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OloriSWANK.com
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The Fashion Blog of Olori SWANK [Atlanta-based Fashion Stylist & Owner of SWANK Consulting Firm, LLC].
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So You Want To Be A Fashion Stylist?

ATTN Aspiring & established Fashion Stylists: Its that time again! ...The next classes are July 6 - 8, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. "A Lesson In SWANK," a three-part workshop that teaches ev...

3 days ago

Im back :)

It has been ages since I was last here. So much has happened and so much has has changed. I had honestly given up on blogging because life was moving so fast I couldnt find the time to stop and docum...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Try It Out. Try It Out.

Never in the history of my blue mohawk (4+ years) have I ever worn my hair down. Im trying something new. ....IDK if I like it though. Im already annoyed. I hate hair in my face. (*le sigh)

21 mar 12 3 people like this

SWANK Work: Dawn Richard

As youve probably heard by now, Dawn Richard (formerly of Diddy Dirty Money & Danity Kane) is going solo. ...Most importantly, Im her fashion stlyist. hehehehe Check out a conglomerate of things ...

21 mar 12 1 person likes this

A Lesson In SWANK

I get asked "How did you get your start as a Fashion Stylist?" more times a week than I care to count. My story is not the typical one by any means. Long story short: After going to UGA ...

17 feb 12

VOTE FOR PEDRO!!! ....ok, its really me.

I havent really been blogging much and it almost makes me ashamed to ask for anything; but being that I have the most amazing readers in the world, Im going to ask anyway.  I have entered a cont...

11 feb 12 1 person likes this

Me, Myself & iPhone (Part deux)

Ever since I moved to L.A my outfit posts are close to none. I miss my ATL team (Marlene - Photog; Danie - Hair; Chelsea - MUA) so much! #sadFace. Im building my LA team as we speak so Ill return wit...

02 feb 12

Day To Night

To say my days have been long would be an understatement. Ive found that even though I live very close to everywhere I need to be I can still never find a minute or two to go home and change in the e...

13 jan 12

Back To Work

I think the greatest thing about being in L.A in January is the weather. Theres no way Id be able to get away with this dress in ATL.  I heard the weather was in the 30s last week. eeeeekkkk. .....

09 jan 12 1 person likes this

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!!! I hope everyone had an amazing time bringing theirs in. Although mine had the potential of being a complete disaster (mentally not physically) I had a blast.  This was the fir...

02 jan 12

Fashion Bombshell Of The Year

I know I said I wouldnt be back until 2012 (only 7 days away, eeeeekkkk); but I had to come out from the pile of work Ive been under to thank each and every one of you for this accolade.  It rea...

24 dec 11

Me, Myself & iPhone

I havent posted in so long I am almost embarrassed to be posting now. Ill begin with an apology for my unannounced hiatus. So much has been going on that I havent really had the time to update. I wil...

21 dec 11

Shop. Shop. Shop.

  I havent done a post in a week and thats so highly unlike me, but between working on a few new projects; packing, unpacking and repacking; closing out the Winter issue for Kraze Magazine; batt...

22 nov 11

Sequential

  Not sure what kind of kick Im on this week; but Ive been going ga-ga for sequins! I went to UGA (my Alma Matter - Go DAWGS!) about two weeks ago to visit my younger sister who is a senior ther...

12 nov 11

Cleaning Out My Closet ....still.

(*sings "This is the sale that doesnt end. Yes it goes on and on my friend." in Lambchops voice).  Its been a couple weeks now and I am still uploading items daily. Its kind of insane to...

12 nov 11

Fashion Road Trip

  It feels kind of reckless to be blogging about my past weekend on a Thursday; but better late than never, right?  This past weekend: a group of friends (4 of us to be exact - 1 fashion st...

10 nov 11

Casual Friday Encounters

 I feel like its been forever since Ive done a post. Things have been an intensified stream of organized chaos. I pulled a casual Friday today and as I was taking pictures for this post I had a ...

04 nov 11

Workin It Out

Ill keep it short & sweet. I planned on going to the gym yesterday evening; so I went with an easy transition outfit. Lost the blazer, lost the gloves (which I actually could have kept on to lift...

01 nov 11

More Items Added

  I added more items to my "Cleaning Out My Closet Sale." So far everything from Christian Dior blazers to BCBG dresses to an authentic Chanel 2.55 bag have made it to the site. The Dior...

29 oct 11

Perforated

I was feeling a tad bit Casual Friday today so I reached for some distressed bermuda shorts.  The weather is warm enough to wear shorts; but cool enough for longer sleeves and layers. I was supp...

28 oct 11 1 person likes this

Nailed It

I get so many questions about my nails I figured Id dedicate a post to it. So many people mistake these Sally Hansen Salon Effects for Minx that Im flattered. I use my hands so much that regular poli...

27 oct 11

Cleaning Out My Closet

Its no secret that I have way too many clothes for one person. 2-3 times a year I take a ton of clothes & shoes to goodwill & every time I do, I get hate mail from readers, followers, and fac...

27 oct 11

Knit

Its starting to seem as though whenever I grab a royal blue piece I tend to gravitate towards gray pieces to pair it with. Not something I do intentionally; but Im starting to dig the color combo maj...

26 oct 11

Falling

 As October ends its typical for the weather in Atlanta to begin to get a little finicky. Cold mornings, followed by warm (sometimes hot) afternoons, and cold nights are commonplace.  Well ...

25 oct 11

Feature: FabSugar.com "Looks Of The Week."

To my surprise, Ive been featured as one of the "Looks Of The Week" on FabSugar.com. How exciting! Check out the post and some of the other picks as well. xoxo, Olori

24 oct 11

Caped Crusader

  I posted a few more pictures than I normally would; mainly because my articles for Kraze Magazine were turned in today. ...in order to have made that happen I had been looking through thousand...

21 oct 11

The Blues

Im doing a little more wardrobe experimenting this week. Ive had this Ralph Lauren Dress for longer than I care to admit. Ive gotten quite bored with it over the years; but when I found it the other ...

19 oct 11

Love The Attention

  Per usual, yesterday was another Manic Monday. I actually love Mondays so I cannot complain. My day started off with an early morning golf tournament with a few National Football League legend...

18 oct 11

Going For The Gold

Normally Id rock a semi-sheer shirt with a sexy bra b/c I love the peek-a-boo thing; but I took a different route this time. I like to step out of my boundaries ...and top button done without a tie i...

12 oct 11

Primary Color

It was just another Manic Monday... Blouse: ADAM || Trousers & Belt: Forever 21 || Bag: Handbags by Olas || Scarf: Urban Outfitters || Watch: Klaus Kobec || Necklace: American Apparel & Forev...

11 oct 11

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