SHANNON’S BEAUTY SENSE – The Branché Silk Charmeuse Pillow Slip
Mon, 04/18/11 – 1:26 PM | One Comment

Many of you know that one of our most tried and true “beauty tips” for younger looking skin here at Southern Beauty is sleeping on a satin pillowcase.  Well, Girls, I think I have now found a pillowcase …

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BEAUTY & BRAINS – Why Mascara Never Lasts Long
Monday, 31 Aug, 2009 – 11:00 | No Comment
BEAUTY & BRAINS – Why Mascara Never Lasts Long

Our female readers (and a select few of our male readers) are probably well familiar with the mascara dilemma – no matter how expensive a brand you buy, it dries out well before the tube …

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JESTINA’S MAKEUP – Fall ’09 Top 6 Beauty Trends
Monday, 31 Aug, 2009 – 7:50 | 2 Comments
JESTINA’S MAKEUP – Fall ’09 Top 6 Beauty Trends

Ola!
Ladies I’ve done my research and following are my top beauty picks for the fall season.  Try one or several of the trends out to update your look:
Siren Red Lips-
Red lipstick never goes out of …

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A GIRLS GUIDE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST – “Is Your Name Pretty?”
Friday, 28 Aug, 2009 – 7:30 | 2 Comments
A GIRLS GUIDE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST – “Is Your Name Pretty?”

It was one of those days….I needed retail relief. One stop to the mall with a new shirt or cute dress would do the trick to lift my spirits.
Well, this particular day I hardly made …

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BEAUTY & BRAINS – A Brief History Of Dubious Dieting
Thursday, 27 Aug, 2009 – 8:04 | One Comment
BEAUTY & BRAINS – A Brief History Of Dubious Dieting

A Brief History of Dubious Dieting
Most of the world seems to think that America invented obesity sometime in the last century, but the truth is, fat has always been a part of life (witness Hatshepsut, …

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LIFE ACCORDING TO LISA – But I’m Not Southern…
Wednesday, 26 Aug, 2009 – 13:00 | No Comment
LIFE ACCORDING TO LISA – But I’m Not Southern…

I’m not talking about me, if you listen to the Beauty Bunch on www.blogtalkradio.com then you know that I am Southern but, what if you want to read our magazine or visit our website or …

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A GIRL’S GUIDE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST – “The Glamorous Life In Your Own Backyard”?
Wednesday, 26 Aug, 2009 – 7:00 | One Comment
A GIRL’S GUIDE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST – “The Glamorous Life In Your Own Backyard”?

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have done it again! They’ve adopted! Ok…I’m just kidding. Please don’t send this to E! News. It seems as if there is a trend of adopting babies usually from different …

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SOUL CAFE – BELIEVE!
Tuesday, 25 Aug, 2009 – 11:00 | One Comment
SOUL CAFE – BELIEVE!

I consider myself to be level headed, and I’m usually a pretty good decision maker. However, I was recently presented with a business opportunity that was completely unexpected. It totally caught me off guard and …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “Agony of Da’ Feet”
Tuesday, 25 Aug, 2009 – 7:00 | 3 Comments
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “Agony of Da’ Feet”

August is not only the start of a new school year.  Any true High Maintenance Chick has her internal clock programmed for the arrival of new Fall Merchandise that comes in the formation of clothes, shoes, …

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BEAUTY & BRAINS – The History of ‘It’ Girls (And Their Predictable Downfalls)
Monday, 24 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | No Comment
BEAUTY & BRAINS – The History of ‘It’ Girls (And Their Predictable Downfalls)

Heavy is the head that wears the “It” girl tiara.
History has no dearth of young women who, once thrust into the limelight, manage to screw things up in astounding, stupefying ways. From extremely public and …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… blue + orange”
Saturday, 22 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | 2 Comments
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… blue + orange”

Before we wrap up this series for the week, there is one more look I have to share.  Blue + Orange!!!  It’s the finale because:

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SPORTS 101: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO A MAN’S WORLD
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 8:30 | 2 Comments
SPORTS 101: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO A MAN’S WORLD

When I was first approached with the idea of writing a Sports blog for women, I was a little weary. I was intrigued by the idea, yet something was telling me to be careful. I …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… green + brown”
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | One Comment
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… green + brown”

Here is a ‘TGIF” look for you… complete with fake lashes!!!!  Green is a great alternative to black in creating the much sought after smoky eye and complements all eye colors.  From Lime to Ivy, …

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SHANNON’S BEAUTY SENSE – Fashion Forward – Hand Painted Scarves From Jenna Wear
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 13:00 | One Comment
SHANNON’S BEAUTY SENSE – Fashion Forward – Hand Painted Scarves From Jenna Wear

Scarves are HOT this season. No, not “hot” as in heavy wool, save you from freezing to death, scratchy, kind of hot, but as in the “must have fashion accessory on everyone’s list. At the …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… lilac + red
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | No Comment
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… lilac + red

One of my fave make-up looks to complement a simple outfit is Lilac Eyeshadow with Red Lipstick.  I love it in the magazines, on me and on anyone I see.  It’s a new classic!

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… blue + brown”
Wednesday, 19 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | 4 Comments
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… blue + brown”

These daily make up looks remind me of  ‘days of the week’ panties!
Sky Blue and Chocolate Brown clothing has been a wardrobe staple for years.  While I’m not a fan of matchy-matchy clothes and make-up, …

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JESTINA’S MAKEUP BAG – Fragrance 101: How To Select And Apply A Fragrance
Wednesday, 19 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | 2 Comments
JESTINA’S MAKEUP BAG – Fragrance 101: How To Select And Apply A Fragrance

Ola!
Have you been out and about when a person walked by and you got a whiff of their fragrance?  Did you stop them to find out what they were wearing or did you turn your …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHIC – “i heart… pink + gold”
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 8:00 | No Comment
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHIC – “i heart… pink + gold”

Pink is a natural on lips, cheeks and fingertips.  But what about pink shades on the eye area?  If wearing pink near the eye makes you think ‘pink eye’, think again.  Pink accentuates blue eyes …

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LIFE ACCORDING TO LISA – Help!! My Shampoo Has Sulfates In It!
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 13:00 | 3 Comments
LIFE ACCORDING TO LISA – Help!! My Shampoo Has Sulfates In It!

To hear “some people” tell it, I can’t eat bacon, drink anything with caffeine in it, eat anything made out of white flour (uggh…I’ll die without biscuits) or drink tea with sugar in it. Now, …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… red + orange”
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 7:07 | 2 Comments
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – “i heart… red + orange”

As you can see, I have been a lover of make-up and cool clothes my whole life.  Make-up is the perfect accessory that can add that extra little ‘oomph’ to any outfit.  Whether you go …

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BEAUTY & BRAINS – Madame C.J. Walker
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 7:00 | One Comment
BEAUTY & BRAINS – Madame C.J. Walker

Long before Avon or Mary Kay, Madam C. J. Walker earned enough selling cosmetics to become the first self-made female millionaire in America.
Sarah Breedlove Walker was born in 1867 to former slaves in northeast Louisiana. …

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – Living In Lipstick La-La Land
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 9:00 | 2 Comments
CONFESSIONS OF A HIGH MAINTENANCE CHICK – Living In Lipstick La-La Land

To maximize the colors I already own, I decided I needed a TOTAL ORGANIZATION OVERHAUL. Traditionally, I just tossed all my lipstick and glosses into a basket on my desk. That system worked for awhile, …

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IN GOOD FAITH – A Challenging Summer!
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 7:57 | 2 Comments
IN GOOD FAITH – A Challenging Summer!

This seems to be one of the most challenging summers ever. You almost don’t even want to turn on the television for the gloom and doom that is reported ever minute. Whew! Seems that just …

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