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F KETONYA BANKSTON The woman whose style never sleeps BY GABBY RICHMAN PHOTO BY MARK MORGAN
or Ketonya Bankston, fashion and beauty is who she is – her profession and her passion. Bankston is one of the co-founders (along with her twin brothers) of Style Stalkers, LLC, (www.stylestalkersblog.com) a monthly blog turned fashion consulting firm that offers an array of fashion and styling services. She is also a professional model and makeup artist. Bankston’s mother was involved in the fashion and beauty industry and ever since she was a young girl in pageants or playing dress up, Bankston knew looking her best and helping others do so was her calling. Although this fashionista describes her style as “very fashion-forward with an added classic touch,” she also loves going vintage and doesn’t need an occasion to dress up. “The sidewalk is my runway! I simply dress how I feel,” she says. Bankston’s style varies but you might find her in various shades of black or sporting a dress. She always wears heels (unless she’s at the gym), and you’ll never spot her in sweatpants. Some of Bankston’s favorite brands include (but are most certainly not limited to) Diane Von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Siriano, Louis Vuitton, Elisabetta Franchi and local brands, Black Russian Label and Lousy Rich. Her favorite shopping locales range from Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom to local boutiques, Buffalo Exchange and Savers.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I love spending time with my family in my free-time since it’s so limited! Time is something in life that we can’t get back so I try to make the best of my time and use it wisely. What do you love about being in the fashion and beauty industry? The fashion and beauty industry is one of the few industries where freedom of expression is truly accepted and I love expressing myself through beauty, fashion and makeup! The possibilities are truly limitless… UPTOWN |
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