Bomb Bloggers Atlanta Edition: The Top 10 Bloggers from A-Town!

It’s ATL Week here on Fashion Bomb Daily!

Much like last week, Cocktails with Claire will be making another stop but, this time, we’re headed to Georgia for some good ‘ol southern hospitality. My colleagues and I are super excited about this upcoming networking event and it’s sure to be one for the books!

In celebration of our stop in A-Town, we thought it would be amazing to showcase some of our favorite bloggers.

So, let’s get to it!

1) Kay Lynn and Cari Rene of LAYLLAH, IG: @Layllah

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I first discovered this phenomenal duo back when I started my internship as a writer here on Fashion Bomb. I accurately remember coming across their Instagram and just being swept away by their impeccable sartorial presence as well as their ability to blend neutral hues so effortlessly.

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But, Kay Lynn and Cari Rene have continued to evolve since then. Now, the sisters are known all over Atlanta for their distinguished lifestyle brand LAYLLAH. With a social media platform of over 64,000 followers, these #GirlBosses are surely a pair to look out for in the future. They’re doing big things! See more on their official site here.

2) Tami Reed of Talking with Tami, IG: @TalkingwithTami

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Talking with Tami is the product of red carpet correspondent and on-air personality Tami Reed who has worked with various brands including Oxygen TV, Verizon, Vibe Vixen, Disney, Ambi… and the list goes on and on! This Bomb Blogger’s bubbly demeanor has garnered her a massive amount of support and her online phenom is a one-stop shop for lifestyle posts, celebrity discussions and (of course) fashion.

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And, Tami’s style is nothing short of extraordinary. The dazzling diva loves to incorporate tons of color, dramatic silhouettes and she always injects a bit of ladylike aesthetic into every single one of her ‘fits. Basically, everything she does turns to gold! Want to see more from Tami? Well, check out her blog now!

3) Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista: IG: @TheCurvyFashionista

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There’s always been an issue regarding the representation of curvy women within the fashion industry. We’ve seen endless panels address the situation and we’ve also watched as plus size innovators have taken the forefront while assisting in providing shapely women with inspiring approaches to style. But, Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista is focused solely only catering to our voluptuous bombshells.

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Marie’s blog is chock full of the hottest events, introductions to up-and-coming plus size designers, budget-friendly shopping tips and travel adventures. I was absolutely floored by the intricacy of her content coupled with her down-to-earth personality that shines through widely throughout her posts. Yes, honey! Keep slaying!

4) Mattie James of Mattieologie, IG: @Mattieologie

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First off, Mattie James is #goals. She’s one of the sweetest spirits I’ve ever come across. And, although we have yet to meet in real life, we’ve had run-ins with each other via Instagram. This former Miss Liberia USA 2010 has taken the blogosphere by storm with her bold and eccentric style while also including little nuggets of her life in the process. She’s a wonderful wife, a loving mother and she’s a firm believer in “living what you love“.

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Mattie is also quite the beauty connoisseur! Her primary topics include natural hair revelations, makeup faves and even skin routine tips. It’s evident that this chick is the total package and she’s definitely reppin’ for the A. And, trust me, once you take a detour to her blog, you’ll keep going back for more!

5) Beverly of Life in Beverly Heels, IG: @LifeinBeverlyHeels

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Bev is another one of my favorite Atlanta bloggers! She’s the epitome of chic and her solid grasp of personal style has transitioned throughout the growth of her blog Life in Beverly Heels.  According to her ‘About Me’, the fashionista writes, “I’ve been working in this industry for almost nearly a decade. I am the owner a luxury designer consignment store called Loved Labels. In addition to being obsessed with fashion I am also a bit of a nerd, I have a couple degrees but by the far the one I am most proud of is my law degree. By combining my two passions of fashion and law I’ve been able to do what I love, and when you do what you love you never feel like you’ve worked a day in your life.”

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Wow! Talk about beauty and brains! In her own glamorous way, Beverly has captured the hearts of fashion enthusiasts everywhere and she is living proof that dreams can, indeed, become a sweet reality. If you’re a bombshell who enjoys daily outfit musings with an added dose of humor, then Beverly is your girl!

6) Monica Awe-Etuk of Awed by Monica, IG: @AwedByMoni

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I’m a sucker for a woman who has fun with fashion. No matter what the trend nor the season, I always find myself intrigued by Monica’s use of color, her genius combinations and her fearless approach to styling. Awed by Monica is a destination for the bombshell whose only desire is to uplift their true personal style.

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Monica’s style is unpredictable. And, while she tends to gravitate towards feminine pieces, every now and then she shocks the masses by adorning an unexpected necklace or a flamboyant pair of sunnies. Her use of accessories helps to amp up even the simplest of looks and she consistently manages to make all her ensembles feel new and fresh. That’s why she’s on our list of bloggers to follow! Go girl!

7) Jasmine Crockett of Jasmine S. Crockett, IG: @JasmineSCrockett

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Jasmine Crockett is a PR and marketing powerhouse who enjoys shopping, spending time with her family and traveling. The Godiva goddess has also translated her love of communications into a wildly-popular lifestyle blog that documents frugal style finds, day-to-day outfits and frequent posts that gives readers insight as to how they can become full-time bloggers.

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Another installment on Jasmine’s blog that caught my eye was a segment simply known as “His Perspective“. In contrast to “Her Perspective”, the feature highlights the personal style of her husband! From time to time, he hops in front of lens while providing a slew of inspirations for male readers. How dope is that?

8) Crystal Daniels of Society of Harlow: IG: @SocietyofHarlow

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Founder and creative director Crystal Daniels of Society of Harlow is a force to be reckoned with! The young girl boss has solidified a brand carefully tailored towards helping women master the art of slaying on a budget. She’s also the mastermind behind #TripleSlayFashion, a feature that shows fashionistas how to take one garment and style it three distinctive ways. Werk!

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Immediately after visiting her blog, I fell in love with Crystal’s warm smile, her positive energy and the unparalleled confidence that oozed from each and every one of her pictures. She’s such a refreshing breath of air and there’s no doubt that this bombshell will go on to accomplish all of her heart’s desires. Check out her site now!

9) Titilola Sogunro of Titi’s Passion, IG: @TiTisPassion

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We’re moving on to another taste of #BlackGirlMagic featuring Titilola of TiTi’s Passion! Every now and then, I come across fashionistas who can rock the heck out of modern minimalist style. Minimalism is a no-fuss approach to fashion but, at times, it can be a little tricky to pull off. But, Titilola kills it oh-so-well while proving that fashion can still be classic yet sophisticated.

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This Georgia peach is an absolute gem when it comes to piecing together wardrobe staples. Whether she’s rocking a pair of pom pom embellished boyfriend denim or twirling it up like Kenya Moore in a sizzling red flowy dress, Titilola is no stranger when it comes to serving it up full throttle. She came slay. Nothing more, nothing less. And, I’m here for every single moment!

10) Hadiza Lawal of Woven Blends, @WovenBlends

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Our final Bomb Blogger is a standout from the rest of our Atlanta fashionistas. Hadiza is not only a notable style maven but she’s also a fellow food enthusiast. (But, aren’t we all?!) As another blogger I follow via the ‘Gram, I’ve also witnessed her gorgeous evolution. She’s grown from a wide-eyed newcomer and solidified her own unique place within such a saturated industry.

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In a brief bio on her blog, she gives her audience a quick preview as how she ventured into the blog world. She expresses, “When I finally became old enough to shop for myself, I knew what kind of clothes I liked and what worked for my body shape. I would play dress up for endless hours and basically to put two and two together till I was satisfied or could make it work. It’s the opposite with cooking… My mum did all the cooking and even with her aids, she still needed extra helping hands. It was a case of if you don’t help me, you’re not eating. From this, I became more inquisitive in the kitchen. From wanting to know how to make one thing or another, I became bigger and better.”

 

Whew! What’d you think of the list?

Are there any Bomb Bloggers that I missed out on? Well, let me know below!

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Splurge: Emily Ratajkowksi’s Los Angeles Majorelle Sangria Red Crop Top, Maxi Skirt, and Aquazzura Iridescent Block Heel Sandals

Emily Ratajkowski was the lady in red while out and about in LA, clad in a $110 Majorelle Sangria Red Crop Top, $148 Maxi Skirt, and Aquazzura Iridescent Block Heel Sandals:

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Her crop top boasts an elastic neckline and waist, tie closures, tassel accents, ruffle cuffed sleeves, and an on-trend off the shoulder silhouette.

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Her maxi skirt features front buttons and a sultry slit.

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Her suede sandals boast double buckled ankle straps and functional, iridescent block heels.

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Hot!

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Get Emily’s crop top here and skirt here. Her sandals are sold-out, but get other block-heel designs from the brand below.

Are you feeling it?

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Splurge: Karen Fukuhara’s Suicide Squad New York City Premiere Valentino Icy Blue Embellished Gown

Karen Fukuhara was the belle of the ball at the Suicide Squad New York City Premiere in a luxurious $29,000 Valentino Icy Blue Embellished Gown:

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Her tulle gown features glass bead embellishment and long sleeves.

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Gorgeous! Really loving her style choices thus far.

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Get Karen’s dress for a splurge here.

Thoughts?

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Splurge: Shiri Appleby’s Amazon Style Code Live Diane von Furstenberg Margarit Print Silk Slipdress and Bionda Castana Viola Sandals

Shiri Appleby made an appearance on Amazon’s Style Code Live in a $398 Diane von Furstenberg Margarit Print Silk Slipdress and $222 Bionda Castana Viola Sandals:

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Her printed silk jacquard dress features lace trim, a lingerie-inspired slip design, V-neck, gathered bust, and non-adjustable straps.

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Her navy suede sandals boast lace-up ties and 4.75″ heels. Here are the purple iterations.

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Pretty!

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Get Shiri’s dress here and sandals here.

Thoughts?

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Steal: Chrissy Teigen’s LAX Naked Wardrobe Olive Uptown Duster Coat

Chrissy Teigen traipsed through LAX with hubby John Legend and daughter Luna in a $48 Naked Wardrobe Olive Uptown Duster Coat:

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The rest of her look was a complete splurge: $375 Alexander McQueen Piercing Bar Round Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, a $160 T by Alexander Wang Lace Up Stretch Jersey Bodysuit, Frame Waterford Le High Skinny Jeans, $835 Gianvito Rossi Lola Sandals, and $1,945 Saint Laurent Trois Black Suede Fringe Bag.

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Her faux silk duster features built in shoulder pads and tuxedo-inspired lapels.

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Hot!

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Get Chrissy’s duster here.

Would you wear it?

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Hot! Or Hmm…: Jaden Smith’s Suicide Squad New York City Premiere Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2016 Navy and White Leather Stripe Coat

Jaden Smith was on hand to support his father Will Smith at the ‘Suicide Squad’ New York City Premiere. For the occasion, the young thespian donned a Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2016 Navy and White Leather Stripe Coat:jaden-smith-suicide-squad-nyc-premiere-louis-viutton-pre-fall-2016-navy-white-stripe-coat

His flared navy wool crepe coat features three contrasting white leather stripes in front with silver buttons for fastening.

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It also boasts a white leather half-belt at back.

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Hot! Or Hmm…: Jaden Smith’s Suicide Squad New York City Premiere Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2016 Navy and White Stripe Coat

 
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Splurge: Cara Delevingne’s Suicide Squad New York City Premiere Anthony Vaccarello Black Studded and Perforated Faux Suede Dress

Cara Delevingne looked every bit the model at the Suicide Squad New York City Premiere in a $3,107 Anthony Vaccarello Black Studded and Perforated Faux Suede Dress:

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Her LBD features a deep V neckline, asymmetrical shoulder straps, studded and perforated panels, ruffle detailing, D-ring eyelets and rings, and cutout accents.

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Hot!

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Pre-order Cara’s frock here.

What do you think?

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Beauty Crush Wednesday: Rasheeda Frost

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It’s all things Atlanta this week as Cocktails With Claire x Miss Diddy LA makes ATL its next stop this weekend.  So we thought it would only be fitting to pass the Beauty Crush Wednesday torch on to Atlanta native and rapper, Pressed boutique owner, and Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta star, Rasheeda Frost!

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From her early days in the rap game sporting a minimal lip and a touch of color with eyeliner on her lower lids, Rasheeda now experiments with different eyeshadow hues to frame her dark brown eyes and bold lipstick tints.  From bright reds to neon pinks, matte, glossy and everything in between, she knows exactly what shades work effortlessly with her complexion.  This probably prompted her to start her own cosmetics line, Poiz Cosmetics with a range of lipsticks and glosses, even expanding to foundation. 

Clearly one to change up her look when it comes to makeup, she definitely doesn’t neglect her hair.  Whether in braids, kinky curls, or as straight as a line, nary a strand sits out of place.  I mean, have you seen her LHHATL confessionals?  So sleek and shiny!

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  But for Rasheeda, beauty isn’t only an exterior factor as she seems to be a smart business woman and a voice of reason to many who tune in to the show.  It’s only fair to say that “Da Boss Chick” is worthy of the title.  Take a look at the gallery above to peruse our favorite of Rasheeda’s beauty looks. What do you think?  Is she worthy of this week’s pick?

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The Fab List: 10 Bomb Must Visit Atlanta Boutiques: Jeffrey, Tags, Wish, Swank, and More!

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So in celebration of Cocktails with Claire x Miss Diddy LA coming to Atlanta on Saturday, we are dubbing this week Atlanta week!
I’ll be kicking it down in the A for a little bit, and shopping is on the menu. As such, I thought it only fitting to do a rundown of must visit boutiques in Hotlanta:
1. Pure Atlanta (Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd #5025b, Atlanta, GA 30326)

Atlanta is all about mall culture, and Lenox Mall is a must stop if you’re ever in the A! While there, pop by Pure Atlanta, a store that carries designer wear for men and women. Loads of celebs are fans (Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug performed there once upon a time). Inside, you’ll find Versace, Cazal, Coogi, Pierre Balmain, Fendi, and more. You’ll easily spend so much at Pure you’ll be searching for a cologne coupon code for your next bottle by the time you leave! Check out their website here.

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2. Pink Sky Boutique (880 Glenwood Ave., Ste. D, Under Enso Apts on Bill Kennedy Way, Atlanta, GA 30316)

Looking for easy, effortless, and affordable separates to take on your day? Look no further than Pink Sky. From maxi dresses to skirts and shorts, this boutique seems to have it all, and everything is less than $100. Shop their online selection here or visit them at 880 Glenwood Avenue Suite D.
3. Pressed (Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2020e, Atlanta, GA 30326)

If you love Love and Hip-Hop doyenne Rasheeda Frost’s style, then you’ll loved Pressed! The store, located in Atlanta’s luxurious Phipps Plaza, carries apparel, accessories, makeup, and more, all geared towards the bossy fashionista. Prices are reasonable and the selection is plentiful. Peruse here, and definitely stop by the store at Phipps should your travel take you to the A!

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4. Jeffrey’s Atlanta (Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326)

While you’re in Phipps, you must stop by Jeffrey’s. The high end concept store carries all the designer brands you love, from Céline to Tom Ford to Miu Miu, Balenciaga, and more. Guard your wallet! Pieces are pricey. But it’s definitely worth a trip, whether you want to window shop or splurge.

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5. Tags Boutique (225, Brookwood Square, 2140 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309)

Owned by Kandi Buress and partner Peaches, Tags offers luxury for less. The successful stores provides trendy and high end apparel and accessories at their two locations in Atlanta and Las Vegas.

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6. Plush Boutique (3060 Pharr Court Road N NW Atlanta, GA 30305)

Sleek and sophisticated, Plush Boutique offers fashion for any occasion. Stocking Indie designers, the store carries sizes 4-24. Their online store has a preview! Take a look here.

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7. Wish (477 Moreland Avenue Atlanta, GA 3037)

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If you consider yourself to have unique yet cultivated taste, a stop by Wish might just be on the menu. Glide through the main floor for apparel from off the beat designers; the shoe store in the basement is the thing dreams are made of.

Sneakerheads, rejoice! See what they have on tap here.

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8. Meow and Barks Boutique Buckhead (2221 Peachtree Road NE Suite P28 Atlanta, GA 30309)

This Fashion Bomb Favorite stocks loads of affordable separates with a couture kick. Crop tops, jazzy pants, keyhole dresses…they have all you need. Shop here or stop by their store on Peachtree!

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9. Bill Hallman (792 North Highland Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30306)

Looking for cute and trendy? Bill Hallman always has you covered. Also, the Highlands is a must stop if you’re looking to shop in Atlanta. Stop by either of Bill Hallman locations at 792 North Highland Avenue and 299 North Highland Avenue Northeast.

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10. The Shops at Buckhead Atlanta (The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 3035 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305)

After you pop by Lenox, Phipps, The Highlands, and Little 5 Points, come to the new Shops at Buckhead. According to my friend Tara, “It has all the high end shops you love. It’s a new development on Peachtree.” She’s right! There, you’ll find Tom Ford, Etro, Dior, and Theory, just to name a few.
I haven’t been, but I’ll definitely have to stop by this weekend!
What do you think of our list? And do you ATLiens have any more to add?

Bomb Product of the Day: Kate Lynn & Adwoa’s Coffee Mint Body Scrub

The Atlanta edition of Cocktails with Claire x Miss Diddy LA is right around the corner so it’s only right we put the spotlight on our vendors!
 Today’s Bomb Product of the Day will  leave your skin feeling smooth and healthy.  Check out Kate Lynn & Adwoa’s $15 Coffee Mint Body Scrub:

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Kate Lynn & Adwoa’s scrub combines coffee grounds with pink Himalayan salt, shea butter, dried mint leaves and essential oils that leave your skin nourished and moisturized rather than just cleansed.

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Coffee scrubs are beneficial because they’re great at exfoliating your skin and have anti-inflammatory properties.

You can purchase the scrub here for $15.

What do you think?  Would you use this product?

Learn more about Kate Lynn & Adwoa Skin & Body Care at the upcoming Cocktails with Claire Atlanta.  Join Claire and Miss Diddy LA from 7-9pm for a Breaking into Entertainment panel featuring Marlo Hampton, Derek J, Shun Melson, Shanti Das, Tameka Foster, and special guest Keri Hilson.  Then sip and shop from 9-11pm with tons of great vendors and fashion enthusiast like yourself!