Atlanta is slowly gaining ground as a culture hub in the south. From entertainment and music to fashion, Atlanta is now the destination to be. In general, fashion is an essential component to the identity of a specific region which can be curated and displayed by the area’s fashion bloggers. Fashion bloggers are an integral part of the fashion world with their ability to make and showcase trends. Whether you need inspiration for an outfit or want to know where to shop, bloggers can be your go-to advisor. It’s no secret that Atlanta features some of the most viewed and trusted southern fashion bloggers, so check out the big names below to get you started.
Mattieologie
Miss Liberia USA 2009 Mattie James is the voice behind fashion and lifestyle blog, Mattieologie. Since 2010, this feminine fashionista has posted her personal style, beauty/hair secrets and reviews, as well as tutorials. James even has a podcast with her husband Chris called Mattie and Chris. She has been featured in local publications such as Atlanta Magazine and Jezebel Magazine, as well as on the websites. Forever in a bold lip and a massive head of curls, Mattie James and her style are definitely worth looking at.
My Style Vita
Jessica Camerata is the creator of My Style Vita, a blog with fashion, culinary, home decor and beauty all wrapped into one. My Style Vita is full of beautiful photography and frequent posts for readers who can’t get enough content. She has contributed fashion and pop-culture content for Jezebel Magazine, Eidé Magazine and HLN’s website.
Southern Blog Society
Southern Blog Society, also created by Jessica Camerata, is an online community full of events, resources and comrades for bloggers below the Mason-Dixon line. It’s a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for fashion, beauty, food and lifestyle bloggers. By joining the Southern Blog Society, bloggers have access to resources such as photographers, lawyers, web/graphic designers as well as potential brands and other like-minded bloggers.
The Fashionista Next Door
Los Angeles transplant turned “Georgia Peach”, Eboni Ife’ created The Fashionista Next Door. Ife’ describes herself as a woman with a full-time job and family who loves to shop on a budget. Her “Style Me Friday” section allows Ife’ to interact with her viewers by recreating outfits inspired by looks her viewers send in. She has been featured in Atlanta Magazine, Instyle Magazine as well as on Glamour, Ouidad, MTV Style, FabSugar and Sole Society’s websites.
Atlanta Street Fashion
Atlanta Street Fashion was created by photographer Cameron Adams to showcase street style around Atlanta. It’s an excellent place to get tons of varying urban styles from around the Atlanta area.
Blushing Black
Created in 2011 by Latisha G., Blushing Black is chock-full of fashion, beauty, home decor, technology, health and fitness. She also includes posts about recipes, travel, inspiration and her recent journey through pregnancy. This blogger’s skills as a web designer and photographer are apparent throughout the blog, in addition to her bold style.
Christina’s Style
Korean immigrant Christina Oh created Christina’s Style in 2013, featuring fashion, beauty, events, decor and travel. Model and community service director, Oh’s work can be found in Atlantan Magazine, Jezebel Magazine and Instyle Magazine as well as in numerous television spots on “Atlanta & Company.” Oh’s blog brings to the table a mixture of Eastern and American style that is unique to the Atlanta blogging scene.
Oyin Styled Me
Joanna Coker of Oyin Styled Me is a newcomer to the the Atlanta blogging scene. Coker is a personal stylist/shopper who is not afraid to showcase her Nigerian heritage in her sense of style. This blogger wants her blog to show readers how to use style and fashion to showcase one’s personal expression. Oyin Styled Me features posts about style, food, beauty and decor.
Lush to Blush
Megan Elliot is the creator and blogger behind Lush to Blush. She is a web designer and co-founder of the full-service media agency, Adorn Media Group. Elliot’s blog is full of personal style posts, beauty tutorials, recipes and DIY’s as well as posts about her favorite items of the week or month. She has been featured in Glamour, Instyle, Marie Claire and Oprah.com. Elliot has a beautifully curated Instagram to correspond with her blog.
Waiting on Martha
Mandy Kellogg Rye is the founder and creative director of the blog and online shop Waiting on Martha. Waiting on Martha is the culmination of photographers, editors, hair stylists, makeup stylists, publicists and designers. Rye’s creation is produced with a clean and bright aesthetic with posts including fashion, decor, food and photography for the online and social media presence.
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