Health & Beauty
Southern Bride, Casey Holmes, Lipstick Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlXsRLE31g Having the perfect lips for your wedding day is a must. To celebrate national lipstick day, we're sharing one of our own southern bride's and YouTube beauty guru, Casey Holmes, swoon-worthy line of her own lipsticks that...
Budget to Splurge: Comparing 5 Popular Mascaras
One of my favorite parts about blogging is the opportunity to test out new products. Makeup, hair, skin, body, health… you name it, I’m game. If it’s safe for myself or family, and it makes the day easier – sign me up! One of the things I get asked about as a makeup...
The Beginners Guide to Lash Extensions
It’s Sunday, the kids are down for their naps after a great service at church, and I’m able to write about my experience with lash extensions. I follow a couple of women on Instagram who use lash extensions and have thought about it for some time, but never wanted to...
Luxury Lashes for Your Forever Photos
Industry veteran Nonie Creme is back for her third act! After co-founding Butter London and launching Colour Prevails, she’s tackling a white space in beauty: faux lash and extension care. After having trouble maintaining her own lash extensions, she came to the...
4 Tips To Get Meghan Markle’s Makeup Look
There was so much to be in awe of over the weekend when it came to the Royal Wedding, but our number one awe inspiring moment was when we first saw the bride. Meghan Markle stayed true to her sense of style keeping her big day look classic, modern and...
5 Minute Face Using Only 5 Products
Having been a professional makeup artist for over 8 years now, I have to say that over the years I’ve come across some great products, and some not-so-great products. I thought that after using certain “vegan-friendly” brands, I would never find any better… but...
Beauty Products Every Bride Needs To Try
It’s not often that I start using new products – to test them out, and for personal use – and have them score across the board. After becoming a mother with our second child last year, my skin has had its own agenda. Random breakouts, dryness, hyperpigmentation, you...
5 Affordable Beauty Products You Just Can’t Live Without
By: Stephanie Calrk, MotherWander.com Let's face it, ladies: between the planning, organization, color swatches, seating arrangements and deciding on open bar vs. cash bar... your skin can take a hit. Stress causes skin issues to flare up regardless of what you're...
6 Beauty Products From 2017 We Had To Share
A curated list of 6 beauty products from 2017 that we had to share with you before the years was out. The products have be chosen, tested, and loved by our Southern Bride team. We know you'll love them, too!
5 Products For Your Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine
Everyone wants to look their best, especially on their wedding day. Rodan and Fields products are clinically tested to improve your skin from the inside out and give you the lasting results you've been waiting for. There are four regimens to tackle any of your...
YLLO Face Mask Giveaway
Glowing bridal confidence always starts with beautiful skin! A little bit of YLLO's face mask goes a long way. Each pack gives you a whoppin' 20 treatments and is 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free. After your first use, you'll see teddy bear soft skin, a glowing...
Give Lovely Bridesmaids Boxes
Give Lovely Bridesmaid Boxes are the perfect way to ask your girls to be a part of your big day. Asking your best gals to be in your bridal party is probably one of the most important decisions in the wedding planning process, but how you ask them can also be equally...
Olive + Piper Fall Collection
We are in love with Olive + Piper's new fall collection, and you're going to love it too because it's all under $50. With loads of different options, matching your wedding color palette will be a breeze. Who wouldn't want to get their hands on these gems? Check out...
Perfect Wedding Hair Giveaway
We found a product for perfect wedding hair and we're doing a giveaway! Yay! From course and curly to wavy and rough, we can always Mixed Chicks hair products to make our locks look and feel their absolute best. Because we love this product so much, we want to share...
Milani Cosmetics New Fall Line
Milani Cosmetics has all of the colors you need to create the perfect look for your big day. From blushes and brows to lip liners and lipsticks, you're sure to find a beautiful blend of colors to choose from. Check out some of their new shade extensions for your...
15 Southern Wedding Hairstyle Fashion Collection
We've collected 15 wedding hairstyles that are some of our favorites from Southern Bride's past fashion shoots. There's everything from messy buns to polished looks and more. We think you're going to want to start pinning right away, so we've added an easy-peasy...
3 Beauty Products To Beat The Heat
Summer is officially here and ready to wreak havoc on your makeup. Don't worry. We've got three makeup solutions to help brides and their maids to beat the heat. 1) Naked Princess Fragrance Oils, $34 This long lasting, luxurious fragrance oil delivers...
3 Moves to Get You Ready For That Strapless Gown
We are so happy to host Jill Penfold, The L.A. Bride Trainer, on our blog today. Her 3 moves for getting strapless gown ready has got all the Southern Bride girls inspired to get fit! A Strapless Wedding gown is the epitome of elegance and body contouring. With a...
6 Perfectly Pink Gifts for Your Bridesmaids
Spring is here, there could never be a more welcome month for pretty, blushing, pink. The color is widely seen as a symbol of hope, joy, and love. What better time than now to surround ourselves with this upbeat, optimistic hue? From cosmetics to shoes, we have six...
The Must Have Eye Shadow + Lashes for Your Big Day
Whether you’re makeup is applied professionally or you’re skilled enough to handle the task yourself, the eye shadow and lash collections by iLushess Cosmetics are essential to the finishing details on every bridal makeup look. From the bride to the bridal party,...
Get Glowing for Your Big Day
Get glowing and treat yourself to a little something extra before your wedding day. It's an understatement to say you want to look your best when you walk down the aisle--so why not try a treatment fit for a special occasion? Try out any of these aesthetic procedures,...
Beyond the Salon: How Today’s Brides Plan for the Big Day
Hair and makeup are indispensable elements of any bride's beautiful look, but they're only part of the story. Here's how brides are preparing for their special day. Cosmetic Surgery It may surprise you, but cosmetic surgery is a more popular choice than ever before....
Sundown Natural’s Bridal ‘Don’ts’ Before ‘I do’
4 Bride Beauty ‘Don’ts’ Before Saying ‘I Do’ Avoid these classic self-care mistakes and boost your pre-wedding beauty and health routine to look your very best on your big day and beyond. DON’T reach for that 2nd (or 3rd!) latte DO incorporate B12 into your daily...
We LOVE Little Rosie & Co
We LOVE Amanda and her hair and make up team at Little Rosie & Co. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, this little pink trailer has stolen our hearts. Southern Bride loves this idea and company so much we actually invited them to attend the wedding of our own...
5 Reason Orange Theory Fitness is Right for Your Entire Bridal Party
If you are a bride or a member of the bridal party and are looking for a way to get in the best shape for the special day, Orangetheory Fitness is for you. In fact, it’s for everyone of all fitness levels - which means your entire bridal party can work out at OTF....
Chella Brow & Eye Kit
The Chella Brow & Eye Collection is a beauty product that has been Southern Bride approved! Perfect for those engagement photos or little showers where you might not have a professional on hand to do your face. This little kit will fit neatly in your hand bag and...
Health and Fitness to Last a Lifetime
The Ranch 4R4.0 Program Malibu, California By Sherra Meyers Look As Good on Your Wedding Day as on your 20 Year Anniversary and learn how to teach that to your future family! Getting in shape before your wedding is on the minds of so many brides. Having those nice...
Oneself Luxury Organic Skin Care
An epic journey of personal and professional discovery, the research and development behind OneSelf has taken founder Capi Edgley to some of the most remote destinations on the planet… Capi Edgley Naturopath (Dip. App. Science) trained in naturopathy, herbal medicine,...
Heather Boutique & Spa
Heather Boutique & Spa is a beautiful new spa and store for women located in Memphis. With cosmetics, fine clothing for women, plus amazing spa services - Heather Boutique & Spa is a one stop shop for ladies (and men) of all ages. Along with all of the...
Guest Blog with HEATHER Cosmetics
Founded in Memphis, Tennessee by skin care and makeup expert Heather Balkunas, this innovative company is on the forefront of a progressive cosmetic industry. Components consist of eco-friendly, refillable packaging, vegan cosmetic brushes with handles made from a...