Fashion
A 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…
Read MoreLook Cute During Winter with These 5 Classic Style Tips
1. Elongate your legs with pointy toes. In winter, with all the layers we have to wear it can be hard to feel like we still have a feminine shape! Pointy-toed boots or shoes can make your legs appear longer, and that may be helpful to some of us short girls. When I was in…
Read MoreWhen You Don’t Have What it Takes, Do It Anyway
Looking back at 2017 Last year, I was writing about Urban Southern’s 2016 highlight reel from my friend’s dining room table in Tokyo, Japan while Facetiming with Regina back in Tennessee. We were trying to figure out how we were going to accessorize two runway shows at New York fashion week. It was exciting and…
Read MoreHow I Went from Amish to Finding My Fashion Joy, Part II
We’re so excited to welcome our friend El back to our blog! Her first post about growing up Amish is one of Urban Southern’s most read and shared posts! We got quite a few requests to learn more about how she’s found her style and she has agreed to share more of her story. Enjoy!…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Our Interview with Fox Business
On October 6th, I got an email from a producer at Fox News who was interested in our story. “Hi Meg, I’m with Fox News/Business and writing you to learn more about your company Urban Southern…” The following Monday morning, we had a phone call from a film producer and an executive producer from Fox…
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