Tuesday, November 26, 2013

9 Sassy, Southern Mamas We Love

One thing the world needs more of is sassy, Southern mamas. We all know they are constant sources of wisdom, love and priceless one-liners. The world needs more of them and TV shows and movies SURELY need more of them...

But the ones we do have to choose from are pretty great. Check 'em out.


1. Blanche Devereaux, Golden Girls
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If you don't love the Golden Girls, I have no time for you... They are all pretty darn fabulous but Blanche, the resident Southern belle, absolutely takes the cake. She's literally the best. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/blanche+devereaux


2. Rayna Jaymes, Nashville
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Not only is Rayna a "singer," but she has amazing hair and can rock a black nail polish like no one else. She has two of the cutest, most talented daughters on television and that makes us like her even more. And she consistently puts Juliette's crazy butt in her place, thank God. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/rayna+jaymes


3. Truvy Jones, Steel Magnolias
http://www.tumblr.com/search/truvy+jones
If you couldn't tell by the name of this site, we absolutely adore Steel Magnolias. This movie makes us laugh, cry, get angry and everything in between. As much as we love Ouisser, Clairee and M'Lynn, Truvy is, hands down, our favorite. She has some of the best lines of the movie (including the one above). Anytime we need a pick me up, Truvy can do it. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/truvy+jones
Agreed Truvy, agreed. 


4. Pam Swynford De Beaufort, True Blood
http://www.tumblr.com/search/pam+true+blood
Okay, so technically calling her a "Mama" is a bit of a stretch but she's a Maker so... it counts. While she doesn't necessarily qualify as loving, she makes up for it in the sass department. And she is lucky enough to have a super hot Maker, Viking Eric. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/pam+true+blood


5. Kim Zolciak Biermann, Realhousewives of Atlanta
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The only non-fictional character on the list, Kim is like a walking GIF. While some of her choices are questionable, at best, she seems to really love her family and that makes us like her. And we agree when it comes to food. and wine.
http://www.tumblr.com/search/kim+zolciak+gif


6. Vivianne Abbott Walker, Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood
http://www.tumblr.com/search/divine+secrets+of+the+ya-ya+sisterhood
Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood is my absolute favorite movie- mostly because of Vivi Darlin. She is feisty and fabulous. She's also a complete screw up but at least she's working on it, right? 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/divine+secrets+of+the+ya-ya+sisterhood

7. Fionna Goode, American Horror Story: Coven
http://www.tumblr.com/search/fiona+goode
So, I don't do scary... at all. But Fiona, the coven's Supreme, is too fabulous to avoid. She's crazy but fabulous. And she looks awesome in black. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/fiona+goode
I like her, and this GIF, so much that I think she deserves an extra GIF :)
http://www.tumblr.com/search/fiona+goode


8. Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lights
http://www.tumblr.com/search/tami+taylor
Tami Taylor is one of the most realistic and fabulous mothers ever portrayed on television. She was real and she was the coach's wife we always dreamed of being... except she also had to be a guidance counselor and we weren't about that life. Clear eyes. Full hearts. Perfect hair. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/tami+taylor

And finally....

9. Scarlett O'Hara, Gone With The Wind
http://www.tumblr.com/search/scarlett+o'hara
Obviously, the Queen Bee, Katie Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was making this list. Now, she was not the most motherly but she was the most fabulous. I mean, I don't think I need to elaborate on this one y'all...  she's flawless. 
http://www.tumblr.com/search/scarlett+o'hara

Thursday, November 21, 2013

May the odds be ever in your favor y'all

If you're anything like us, and we assume you are since you're here, you're pretty excited about #CatchingFire. And this movie has a bit of a Southern flare- parts of it were filmed in and around Atlanta, Georgia, including the gorgeous Swan House.
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But the biggest Southern flare of all has to be Jennifer Lawrence. So here are a few of our favorite GIFs of our girl crush and Modern Magnolia, JLaw.
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May the odds be ever in your favor y'all...

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Your New Obsession: Restless Road

So Simon Cowell, the genius that gave us Kelly Clarkson, One Direction and (most importantly) Carrie Underwood, is about to strike gold again.
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Meet Restless Road, your newest obsession.
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Simon had the genius idea of putting together a group of adorable country singers and forming a modified boy band... they've given themself a new label-
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Zach Beeken, 18, from Indiana, Pennsylvania
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Colton Pack, 18, from Danese, West Virginia
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And resident Southern Beau, Andrew Scholz, 19, from Summerville, South Carolina
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I mean... how adorably precious are these boys?!
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Besides being adorable, they actually sound REALLY great together. Check out their version of Katy Perry's "Roar" below.
Kelly Rowland's reaction to this performance mirrored our own:
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So... not only are they adorable, talented and undeniably likable, there is NOTHING like them in the market currently. So if we were betting belles, we would put our money on Restless Road.

Watch The X Factor on Wednesdays at 8 pm EST and Thursdays at 9 pm EST and don't forget to vote for these boys!!!

iPhone Background: Happy Fall Y'all!

Christmas season is slowly but surely trying to eclipse Thanksgiving. Celebrate the last few days of autumn leaves with this sassy, fun iPhone background.

Enjoy!!
-C. xx.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Going Out When The Temperature Goes Down

As the weather is beginning to cool down, heat things up with some of our favorite fall trends. These looks are especiallyyyy perfect for a cold night out on the town. Make sure you are following our Modern Magnolias on Pinterest board to keep up with our favorite looks for fall. 

1. Leather
Who said leather was just for the cast of Sons of Anarchy? One of fall's sexiest trends right now is a pair of leather skinnies. Pair them with a large tunic and booties for a more casual look or a peplum top and heels for a night on the town.
Emily from The Sweetest Thing looks so ready for a girl's night out!

We LOVE this look and guess what, the jacket is under $100!
And the queen of rocking the leather, whether casual or dressy, is Olivia Palermo. She would make a fabulous Southern belle...
via http://rawaesthetics.com/olivia-palermo/
2. Fur Vest
The ultimate glam statement is the fur vest. For a night out on the town, dress it up with our other favorite fall trend, leather skinnies, and booties- you'll be the ultimate fashionista. For a more casual look, dress it down with a simple tunic, leggings and your favorite boots. When it comes to accessorizing, keep it simple. In this case, the best accessory is a dark red lip.
We're obsessed with Happily Grey y'all. 
Laura celebrating a friend's birthday recently!
3. Tunic/Leggings/Boots combo
This is one of my personal favorite looks right now. Whether you're going to class or downtown for the night, this combo is comfortable and cute. A piece of advice I learned the hard way: buy an inexpensive pair of riding boots for when you go downtown/out to parties that you don't mind roughing up a bit. You can find a variety of inexpensive options at small boutiques and online here and here.
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4. Sparkle
Holiday parties aren't the only place for these fun pieces. Incorporate a little bit of sparkle into your everyday outfits with cardigans, sweaters and skirts. Make sure to keep your other pieces somewhat casual so you are not overdoing it.
We are obsessed with Courtney Kerr and this outfit is one of the many reasons why!
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via http://www.theyallhateus.com/
Stay warm, stay stylish
- Chloe