Fashion
Simple Style Hacks for the Busy Mom
Hey Y’all! My name is Tara Sliger, and I am the new intern at Urban Southern! I have a degree in apparel merchandising and marketing from Southern New Hampshire University. I’ve always had my own personal style, but it’s really evolved over the years. I’ve had plenty of embarrassing style moments. When I look back…
Read More3 Easy Steps to Make a Hat Wall
I have a confession to make: I have a hat obsession. Hats bring me a lot of joy. I delight in my hats and I feel like such a delightful woman when I wear them. So, it’s no surprise that I have a lot of hats. The first thing that I absolutely knew that I…
Read MoreThe Tidying Up Phenomenon – And How to Live that Way
Have you watched the new Netflix show, Tidying Up by Marie Kondo? If not, you are one of the few that hasn’t! Since it aired on January first, people across Instagram and beyond have been sharing their tidying journeys, and it’s fascinating. Everyone is posting photos of bulging trash bags headed to GoodWill, neat drawers…
Read More5 Tips for Styling Sweaters in Your Outfit
1. Make a “V” or a Line. Or Both. This first style tip comes from one of my favorite stylists, Hilary Rushford. In her style class, Hilary teaches women to create either a “V” or a Line (waistline) in every outfit. If you’re able to create both, it’s a bonus! I love simple outfit tips…
Read MoreA Simple Outfit Formula that’s as Sweet as Tea
“Can I get y’all something to drink?” She’s smiling, waiting for me to decide what I’ll choose from the menu to quench my thirst. One glance around the room reveals the drink of choice for nearly everyone there. Folks are laughing and eating between drinks from big glass jars filled with sweet tea. I smile…
Read More4 Simple Steps to Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer into Fall
Oh goody. It’s almost my favorite time of the year—fall! But how do we wear fall styles when the temperatures are still in the 80s and 90s during the weeks ahead, especially in the southern states? And how do we change the look of our wardrobes without going out and buying an entirely new wardrobe?…
Read MoreHow to Get the Most out of Your Travels in Four Easy Ways
One of my goals for our summer trip to Europe was not to allow my expectations to take center stage. I’m one of these people who has read travel blogs, followed Instagram accounts and read books about many different places, so of course, I had big dreams for the magic of actually visiting them myself.…
Read MoreNot Sure About Your Outfit? Put a Necklace on It!
Do you feel completely confident when you have a foreign object swinging from your neck? Do you worry about the way it’s hanging? Do you worry about whether it’s the right type of necklace with the outfit you’re wearing? If you answered yes to any of those questions, take a deep breath (and smile) because…
Read MoreFashionable Basics (and Popcorn) for Easy Style on Rainy Days
It’s raining outside and I’m in the mood to eat popcorn as I type away on my laptop. Go get a bowl and join me while we talk about a couple easy ways to bring style to your outfit on a rainy day. Spring = the Season of Rain It doesn’t matter where you live here…
Read MoreWhat is “slow fashion” and why should you care about it?
First of all, let’s familiarize ourselves with a few of the terms being thrown around the fashion world these last few years. Here are a few quick definitions, so that we’re all on the same page! Slow Fashion Slow fashion is about shopping intentionally and realizing that less is better. It is making the purposeful…
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