The most flattering look for softer jawlines. What do Emma Stone, Mindy Kaling, and Selena Gomez have in common? Besides being gorgeous (obviously), these A-list ladies all have round faces. Credit: @salsalhair Picking a hairstyle isn’t only about making your tresses trendy or choosing what catches your eye on Instagram. We didn’t think so. Read on to find out which style will best flatter the gorgeously curved contours of a round face....

No special equipment needed. Mostbutternut squash recipesare fairly easy to make. A dull blade will be harder to work with and only increases the chances of an accident. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer If it glides through quickly and effortlessly, you’re good to go. Otherwise, you’ll want to sharpen your knife before you begin. Step 1. Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer...

Join us in toasting the people and places that make our home the very best. Road trip planning starts now. The Best of 2023 Hometown Favorites

As usual, your responses were overwhelming, and were honored to celebrate them. Just ask a local. The survey was fielded from July 12 to August 23, 2023, and had over 20,000 respondents.

Our editors are always looking for hidden gems across the region. (Plus, weve even added a few picks of our own.) The survey was fielded from July 10 to August 21, 2024, and had over 10,000 respondents. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards Learn more about our 2025 Vacation of the Year. Explore the best classic hotels in the South, as voted by our readers. To help, weve compiled the top cruise lines, chosen bySouthern Livingreaders, to make your decision easier....

Each year we askSouthern Livings readers to name the best barbecue restaurant in eachSouthern state. This time around, they seem to be in something of a traditional mood. Without further ado, here are the readers picks for the best BBQ in every state in the South. Credit: Courtesy of Franklin Barbecue Dont skip the scratch-made pies, either. Theyre some of the best barbecue desserts in all of the South. Hes has since added locations in Bentonville, Rogers, and most recently in the capital city ofLittle Rock....

Here are this years favorites. For starters, theres a blend of old and new. Only one opened during the fallow years of the 1980s and ’90s. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Texas-style brisket continues to spread across the South, winning over fans fromCharlestontoLittle Rock. The survey was fielded from July 10 to August 21, 2024, and had over 10,000 respondents. Its proven so popular that owner Jordan Wright has added locations in Bentonville, Rogers, and Little Rock....

Reader-selected waterfront institutions where frozen drinks and salty breezes go hand in hand. The survey was fielded from July 10 to August 21, 2024, and had over 10,000 respondents. peglegpetes.com, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 9. pinkponypub.net, 137 E Gulf Pl, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 8. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Head to the cozy outdoor bar, and snag an ocean-view seat. seapines.com, 87 N Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928...

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Swimming, kayaking, biking? Or are you more of the sit-and-sip by the pool vacationer? Credit:Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Our list of the South’s bestbeachresorts is waiting to be taken for a spin. It’s waiting downstairsor maybe oceanside. Afacial, massage, or manicure? Credit: Courtesy of The Resort at Longboat Key Club Yep, yep, yep. Just ask the concierge. That can be arranged....

When Southerners close their eyes and imagine the perfect beach town, there’s no shortage of inspiration. There will be sand, and there will be waves. There will likely be a salty breeze and a hankering for ice cream after hours in the sun. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Yet from state to state and coast to coast, everyone sees something different. Consider your next family vacation, spring break trip, winter escape, or girlfriends' getaway handled....

Eleven Southern statesthat’s most of themare hemmed with beach sand and washed in saltwater. So, which one’s the best? Most likely, your favorite beach is the one you grew up with. Credit: Bibhash Chaudhuri/EyeEm/Getty Images Or maybe it’s the one you discovered during a special time in your lifeor even a tough time. That’s the thing about waves and sand. They can soothe us or celebrate with uswhatever the occasion calls for....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. “If you’re giving someone a bottle, you’ve shown the other person that you care.” “That’s what we callthe Kentucky hug.” Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Mary Beth Wetzel Here, he’s chosen five options to treat everyone on your list. I love the chocolate in this. It looks and feels like its going to be good. Credit: Robbie Caponetto It’s absolutely fantastic....

The South’s many metros are destinations that do it all. Theyre hubs of art, culture, and cuisine, not to mention athletics and yes, evenoutdoor adventure. Pack your bags and embark on a trip to one (or all!) Credit: Peter Frank Edwards of these treasured communities. You simply cant go wrong with a trip to one of the Souths best cities. Huntsville, Alabama Huntsvilles legacy is manifold. Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images Dallas, Texas...