https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/erica-williams_feature-1050x580.jpg
Featured
Northshore Human Society – Save Our Seniors
Northshore Humane Society, which serves the neglected and abandoned animals... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/shutterstock_89114284-1050x580.jpg
Featured
Trend Spotting For Fall
Read Full Story »
Cocktails Fit For A Feast
What goes Best with a Thanksgiving Day spread? Cocktails, of course! From t... Read More+
November Recipe – Chicken Mushroom Supreme
Chicken Mushroom Supreme Ingredients... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/michelle-lawson_2-fade-1050x580.jpg
Featured
Enterprising Woman Michelle Lawson – October 2019
Read Full Story »
October Fashion – Fall Trends & Textures
Featured Image Amber: Bisque suit jacket – ... Read More+
The BRCA Gene. Are You At Risk?
For as long as I can remember, October has been covered in pink to raise aw... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/justin_1-1050x580.jpg
Featured
MENtionable – Justin Greenleaf
Read Full Story »
October Recipe – Savory Pumpkin Hummus
Savory Pumpkin Hummus Ingredients: D... Read More+
Creepy Concoctions to Spike Your Spirits
Sparkle and Smoke and other twists and turns will ... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tracy-gold_feature-1050x580.jpg
Featured
Enterprising Woman Tracy Gold – September 2019
Read Full Story »
Why Not Plant An Herb Garden?
Have you ever considered growing an herb garden? This might be the year to ... Read More+
Northshore Humane Society: Unleashed! Rescue Me Gala
Are you an animal lover? Have we got the party for... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nancy-parker-1050x580.jpg
Featured
Nancy Parker: A New Orleans Jewel
Read Full Story »
September Fashion – Focus on the Details
From boots and shoes to unique handbags and statem... Read More+
MENtionable – Mike Cooper
Deep Roots. Familiar Routes. A young boy bikes thr... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/foodies_feature-1050x580.jpg
Featured
September Recipe – Gameday Meatball Sliders
Read Full Story »
Who Dat Say Dey Gonna’ Drink Dat Drink?
And just like that, another football season is upo... Read More+
Coping With Suicide Survivor’s Grief
The statistics are staggering. 122 people die by s... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ew-liza_feature-1050x580.jpg
Featured
Enterprising Woman Liza Ledet, DVM – August 2019
Read Full Story »
The Magical World of Northshore Humane Society
Magic. That is the only word that can accurately describe the work of North... Read More+
Protecting Your Pets from Poisonous Plants
Pet owners can become concerned if their furbaby has injested a houseplant ... Read More+https://sophisticatedwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pet-contest_feature_2-1050x580.jpg
Featured
2019 PET Contest Winners!
Read Full Story »
In the Clouds – Streamlined Style
“Every morning I wake up and open the drapes, and ... Read More+
August Fashion Picks: Fashion At Any Age
Read More+Latest Articles
Modern-Day Renaissance Woman In Leonardo Da Vinci’s day, those proficient in many fields were revered. Alongside of intelligence, these distinguished figures cultivated a warm personality, demonstrated philanthropy and thrived on freedom and diversity. Modern-day Renaissance woman Erica Williams upholds that...
Mastering Growth By Design Yin/yang represents a belief that everything in the universe consists of two forces that are opposite but complementary. That theme is reflected in Michelle Lawson’s story of creating a career that intertwines artistry with technicality, and also...
“Operating at the Next Level” “He’s been with me through everything. I adopted him during my first semester of vet school. We made it through four years at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, several moves, the beginning and end of relationships,...
Her eyes light up as she watches her youngest son Jonah make his way through the welcoming boutique. He’s not yet two, so he totters and wobbles, sometimes making no forward progress at all. But she laughs and reaches out,...
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree. Now, Taylor Alfonso sits in the chic surroundings of her Stella and Grace Boutique recounting her journey so far. She points through the Robert Street display window, “I grew up right there...
Now in its 14th year, The Northshore’s Best is bigger and better than ever. Every year readers look to the collective opinion of their community to see which businesses, services, health professionals, restaurants, shops and entertainment establishments are chosen as the...
THE TEAM AT JOLI Medispa is honored to be voted Northshore’s Best and we take pride in providing an amazing experience for each of you. We value our clients and offer a wide variety of spa services, where beauty, knowledge...
HOSPICE CARE IS given to terminally ill individuals who can no longer benefit from curative treatment. Hospice brings hope of a quality life during this stage of advanced illness and provides the opportunity to receive endof- life care in a...
DR. RANDALL JULEFF, triple board-certified vein specialist, leads La Bella Vita Laser and Vein Center, located in Covington and Metairie. He is committed to providing personalized attention and customized treatments in a safe, caring and comfortable environment. They provide patients...
APPROXIMATELY 75% OF the American population uses some sort of vision correction. So while glasses and contacts are the norm, the depth of knowledge and services offered by Dr. Katie Wonch are not commonly seen. Dr. Katie’s practice, Infinite Vision,...
DR. KATHLEEN ELSTROTT is known for her contributions to the Tangipahoa community and is honored to be voted Northshore’s Best Veterinarian for Tangipahoa. She is a member of the Ponchatoula American Legion, Secretary for the Ponchatoula Rotary Club and serves...
JOE’S FAMILY SHOE STORE began over 45 years ago in 1971 when Joe Piediscalzo opened his first store. Since then, the store has become a family operation in every sense of the word from being family owned to treating the...
Sophisticated Woman Weddings
Latest Articles
Gourmet cupcakes and fondue fountains had their respective reception-trend moments as did on-site vendors like snowball stands and cotton candy makers. But lately it seems the dessert bar has been raised and the focus has shifted further away from conventional...
Sydney Williams is the next big thing in Northshore on-location makeup artistry, and she’s more than just a make-up artist. At only 21 years old, Sydney is a master esthetician certified to perform an array of services from micro-dermabrasion and...
When you think wedding dress warehouse, Lagniappe Boutique & Bridal Outlet should be the image that comes to mind. From the outside on Highway 190 it looks like a cute little boutique, but as soon as you step through the...
Gina Pausina Cherry’s story “How to Plan a Wedding in Thirty Days” was published in last year’s bridal issue after a breast cancer diagnosis meant moving her wedding date up and having four weeks to pull everything together. We recently...
Our Recent Enterprising Women
For more than 30 years, Sophisticated Woman Magazine has been the guide to the best of life on the Northshore. Every month, our readership of 75,000 finds ideas, information, news and resources they need to be more knowledgeable and successful in their lives.
Modern-Day Renaissance Woman In Leonardo Da Vinci’s day, those proficient in many fields were revered. Alongside of intelligence, these distinguished figures cultivated a warm personality, demonstrated philanthropy and thrived on freedom and diversity. Modern-day Renaissance woman Erica Williams upholds that...
Mastering Growth By Design Yin/yang represents a belief that everything in the universe consists of two forces that are opposite but complementary. That theme is reflected in Michelle Lawson’s story of creating a career that intertwines artistry with technicality, and also...
Family Rules When sitting down to interview Tracy Gold regarding her career as a family lawyer, the first thing she wants to talk about are her three wonderful sons and loving husband of 25 years, David. Although she adds a...
“Operating at the Next Level” “He’s been with me through everything. I adopted him during my first semester of vet school. We made it through four years at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, several moves, the beginning and end of relationships,...
Her eyes light up as she watches her youngest son Jonah make his way through the welcoming boutique. He’s not yet two, so he totters and wobbles, sometimes making no forward progress at all. But she laughs and reaches out,...
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree. Now, Taylor Alfonso sits in the chic surroundings of her Stella and Grace Boutique recounting her journey so far. She points through the Robert Street display window, “I grew up right there...