Black Style Anecdotes Podcast
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsBlack women are the architects of style. We set trends and everyone else follows. Join me each week as I chat with stylish Black women about everything from their earliest style memory, to how their career affects their style, to their current favorite style trends, and much more!
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Episodes
Changing Style, Growing Up In Barbados, Creating From Scratch, and More w/ Gloria B.
April 04, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBIn this season finale episode, I talk with Gloria Bissessar about stepping into a more classy style, the influence of having a mom as a seamstress, the influence of growing up in the 70s, why she doesn’t like brick and mortar stores but likes trying things on, learning and relearning how to make clothes and patterns, being inspired by New York street style, why she’s crushing on Lorie Harvey’s style, the struggle of finding the perfect accessories, the luxury retailer that offers same day de...
Playful Style, Creating Clothes, A Love of Black Designers, and More w/ Keresse D.
March 28, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBDisclaimer: There’s something weird going on with my sound in this episode 😩, but I couldn’t let that keep me from sharing this great convo! In this episode, I talk to Keresse Dorcely about style being a visual representation of your personality, her style being classic with a twist, why she’s likely to be found laughing at a funeral {she’s the one we need to be sitting by, lol}, the outfit from her childhood that made her know she wanted to be stylish, moving to the beat of her own drum,...
External Expression, Being a Sneaker Enthusiast, A Love of Prep Style, and More w/ Mecca W.
March 21, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBIn this episode I converse with Mecca Williams about why her style is like a good pot of gumbo, the early influence of the Muslim community, a continued love of 90s hip hop and music videos, why Pharell, Coleman Domingo, and Trinidad James are her style crushes, the significance of Black pride and Black heritage, her love-hate relationship with coats, the struggle of finding button down shirts with large breasts, using style to inspire others in her work as a therapist, why we owe it to our ...
Casual Chic Style, A Love of Denim, Creating Moodboards, and More w/ Kemi A.
March 14, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode I speak to Kemi Ajibare about her evolving style, why one of her style memories is connected to skinny jeans, being intentional about her personal style, how we both screenshot things and forget about them, lol, using style to determine how others perceive you, chronicling the things she tries on in stores, shopping the sale section first, how transitioning back into the office is affecting her style, leaning into comfort, why she considers style to be a journey, not a destin...
Being An Envelope Pusher, Comfortable Style, The Power of a Woman, and More w/ Tinea P.
March 07, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Tinea Porter about why your personal style is your resume, having a feminine and strong mother, being inspired by music videos, Peggy Bundy as an underrated style icon, her go to site for long pants, how plus-size clothing can improve, why looking good is important for her as a hairstylist, where she shops for hats, and much more. In this episode she mentions: Pretty Little Thing Fashion Nova ASOS Akira Amazon Target Foot Locker Lack of Color Fo...
A Love of Hats, Style As Self-Awareness, Taking Risks, and More w/ Kim Y.
February 29, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode I converse with Kim Young about how she useless style as a form of rebellion, being inspired by Isaac Hayes, the influence of Black church, thrifting with her mom and having the freedom to be curious with style, as a girl, the importance of functionality, why she considers her style to be a mix of Tracee Ellis Ross and John Mayer, how white people respond to her style in her work as a Social Worker, the role her hair plays in her style, why knowing your inner self is key to s...
Style As A Visual Resume, Experimentation, Making Moodboards and More w/ Khleo A.
February 22, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode I speak to Khleo Armstrong about being a moody dresser, not letting clothes wear you, moving from California to Atlanta as a teen, honing in on your personal style, being inspired by people watching, still being a Tumblr girl, her three style crushes, using hair in her style, name brand vintage, and much more. In this episode she mentions: Vestaire Collective London Girl NYC Follow Khleo on Instagram and Tik Tok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotif...
Being a Vintage Girl, Old Tv Shows As Inspiration, Dressing For Yourself, and More w/ Courtney B.
February 15, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode I talk it up with Courtney Blackwell about why she's more into style than fashion, her recent move to NYC, how thrifting has become trendy, the struggle of overshopping {we've all been there, lol}, dressing like her cousin growing up, our love of "The Golden Girls," how her style differs from her friends, enjoying dramatic shoulders in her tops, and much more. In this episode she mentions: Na-kd Mara Hoffman Tiffany Battle Follow Courtney on Instagram ! Give thi...
Colorful Style, Gravitating Towards Dresses, Shopping Your Closet, and More w/ Kimberly A.
February 08, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Kimberly Anderson about how she uses clothes to brighten her day, her longtime love of shopping, the affect being a New Yorker has on her style, the influence of her Jamaican parents, the effortlessness of Tracee Ellis Ross, her current cargo jeans obsession, the challenges of shopping online, how Black women use style to recreate daily, and much more. In this episode she mentions: H&M Zara Micas Commense Follow Kimberly on Instagram and Tik Tok...
Elevated Style, Buying Long-lasting Pieces, Wearing What Makes You Comfortable, and More w/ Monica A
February 01, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIn this season 11 opening episode, I speak to Monica Awe-Etuk about her love of classic pieces with a modern twist, the impact of her Canadian-Nigerian heritage on her style, why dress shirts are her favorite current trend, making comfort a high priority, her newfound enjoyment of wearing strands of pearls, the struggle of having larger feet, being a style example to Black women and girls, her early start of making clothes, and much more. In this episode she mentions: J. Crew Cos Ban...
City Chic Style, A Wardrobe Of Black Designers, Using Style To Influence, And More w/ Brandice Daniel
September 14, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this season finale episode, I talk to Brandice Daniel about what she wears to meetings for Harlem's Fashion Row, her love of blazers, the importance of confidence, her early memories of sifting through Vogue and Harper's Bazaar photoshoots, being intentional about how we spend our shopping dollars, DIYing items, as a girl, to make custom pieces, why perception matters, must-have pieces that can make any outfit, enjoying in-person shopping opportunities, trends she's currently loving, the ...
Individualized Style, A Love Of Jazz, Luxurious Fabrics, And More w/ Morrinah Egharevba
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode I talk to Morrinah Egharevba about why she doesn’t feel like style can be defined, the importance of comfort in her style, growing up in a Christian Liberian household, the business of looking good, being inspired by her mother’s style, why dresses are her go to piece, looking good at all price points, the struggle of buying bottoms, the piece that is a wardrobe must have, being modest and sexy, dressing for your body, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on...
Soulful Style, Cultured Home Decor, Tailoring, And More w/ Bryndaisha Byrd
August 31, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode I speak with Bryndaisha Byrd about style as a celebration, using style to shine a light, early 2000s Neo-soul, having a home that feels good, how her college roommate helped her get into having her own style, memories of her stylish grandfather and mom’s interior design choices, the fun of people watching, having pieces that she doesn’t wear, cropping one of her favorite jackets, a love of thrifting, finding things that fit, as a plus-size woman, what makes style the dopest ...
Colorful Style, A Trinidadian Background, Daring To Be Different, And More w/ Jewel Jordan
August 24, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode I speak with Jewel Jordan about style as self-expression, how she got into wearing vintage, dressing her mom for school visits, what she searches for when looking for style inspo on Pinterest and Google, her love of crop tops and vintage blazers, shopping for fun eyeglasses, tips for getting into buying vintage, how entrepreneurship affects her style, looking fabulous, even when times are hard, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and sha...
Infinite Style, Unique Pieces, Family Influence, And More w/ Ashley Haley
August 17, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Ashley Haley about why style can’t be put in a box, not following trends, mixing new and old, finding inspiration everywhere, why your house has to be fly, her celebrity style faves, Houston culture and people moving here, tapping into her creativity, making clothes and accessories as a child, the challenge of finding what you want in brick-and-mortar stores, being known for great shoes at her architecture firm, how and why Black women are the shit, and much more!...
Individuality of Style, A Neutral Aesthetic, Curvy Jeans, And More w/ Alicia Gettys
August 10, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBIn this episode I speak to Alicia Gettys about why jeans and a white tee is no longer her go to outfit, the importance of comfort, why she has a bin of colorful clothes, her 90s tv style icon, Architectural Digest as a source for color pairing inspiration, trying different home decor styles, her style evolution, A love of physical magazines, the proces that resulted in her discovering a love of neutrals, a trend that isn't for her, shifting to a quality over quantity mindset, being a represe...
Style As Self-Expression, A 50+ Sunglass Collection, Playing With Color, And More w/ Jasmin M.
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this episode I speak to Jasmin Mason about her minimalistic chic style, experimenting with color, while sticking to her love of neutrals, her stylish grandmother, evolving from a tomboy style, finding pants that are long enough, the part of her style that carries over to her home decor, needing more basics in her wardrobe, enjoying getting dressed for work, wearing what’s comfortable, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. ...
Going From Tomboy To Chic, Unduplicated Style, Travel Inspo, and More w/ Nancy W.
July 27, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Nancy about being sassy and classy, why she used to admire her mom’s style, being a former sneakerhead, hair being a part of style and the many ways she’s experimented over the years, shopping all over the world, being inspired to start sharing her style on social media at 52, a love of dresses, the style of shoe that she wears more than others, encouraging women, being a rebel with her workplace style, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Appl...
Style As Personal Art, Black Ownership In The Fashion Space, Loving Accessories, And More w/ Chanel Tyler
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBIn this episode I talk to Chanel Tyler about dressing based on her mood, the impact of helping her mom pick outfits, as a girl, why vintage designer is better, the nostalgia of mother-daughter fashion shows, being a style experimenter, her favorite Black-owned jewelry brands, why her mom can be found in her IG comments, lol, the struggles of having a short torso, her go to brand for curvy girl jeans, the benefit of shopping multi-brand retailers, how transitioning careers allowed her to be m...
Style As Your Story, The Importance Of A Great Shoe, Being Inspired By Confidence, And More w/ Camille Darby
July 13, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this episode I talk to Camille Darby about showing up as her self, having fluid style, why she won’t go out if her outfit doesn’t feel cool, buying more statement pieces, being inspired by travel, why Pinterest is her favorite digital space for style inspo, the ways different social media platforms can be used to affect personal style, the daily outfit routine she had with her mom, growing up, the impact of going to public school in NYC, building a designer shoe collection, why she’s focu...
Confusing Style and Fashion, Being Her Own Style Inspo, A Shoe Obsession, And More w/ Shante Williams
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this season 10 opening episode, I chat with Shante Williams about her fluctuating style, why she's going to start looking to architecture for style inspo, her first pair of sneakers, being decked out in Girbaud as a teenager, whether or not today's clothing styles will look good in the future, a love of platforms, shifting to a more fitted wardrobe after losing some weight, why cargos are her favorite, getting custom pieces made, transitioning to a more androgynous look, how her work as a...
Clothes That Speak For You, Chic and Clean Style, Travel As Inspo, And More w/ Janesha Moore
April 20, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIn this episode, I speak with Janesha Moore about her favorite style influencers, her mom as style inspiration, why and how high school opened up a new world for her style, the stylish curated spaces in her home, why red is her favorite color, how women in previous generations over-sexualized certain colors, her favorite European stores to shop from online, why she considers herself to be a marketers dream, products that she has purchased in multiples, the importance of knowing your inseam, ...
Versatile Style, Denim Everything, Doing Style Research, And More w/ Megan Sheppard
April 13, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, I speak with Megan Sheppard about the importance of a personal touch in style, why she used to love InStyle magazine, reminiscing on trendy high school days, how the algorithm keeps her from seeing her favorite stylish gals at times, her top 3 sneakers, the importance of showing up to work, as a hairstylist, looking good, not overthinking your style, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Megan on Instag...
The Attitude of Style, Feeling Vital and Sexy At 60+, The Cycle Of Fashion Trends, And More w/ Adelina Winfield
April 06, 2023 08:30 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Adelina Winfield about her eclectic style, a love of vintage and thrifting, making doll dresses from mom’s remnants, why her favorite fashion decade is the 1950s, some of her favorite influencers, the importance of a little black dress, the shift from skinny jeans, being a part of the silver hair community, why it’s important to try new things, why she’s embracing more color, being a part of the fashion industry as a designer and seller, and much more! Give this...
The Emotion Of Style, The Return of 90s Fashion, And More w/ Travia Earl
March 30, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode, I talk to Travia Earl about having edgy style, her favorite trends, going through an emo punk rock phase, why Pinterest is her fave, a love of texture, her hacks for looking taller in pictures, the importance of knowing how to dress your body type, what entrepreneurial endeavor led to the social handle @irregular_wear, how her emotions might affect her style choices, why she only buys things she can wear at least three times, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate...
Ghetto Chic Style, Being More Conservative, A Love of Music, And More w/ Shante Ginyard
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, I talk to Shante Ginyard about why hair is her favorite accessory, liking oversized clothes, the impact of being raised in North Philly, how Black people in the “ghetto” elevated European fashion houses, why your home should be a source of inspiration, her fly momma, the category of clothing she’s willing to risk it all for, how her daughter impacts her style choices, knowing that you’re that girl, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, an...
Versatile Style, Structured Blazers, Dressing To Be Different, And More w/ Mia Adams
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode, I speak with Mia Adams about style as a personal statement, being an introvert with extroverted style, a love of color, playing dress up in her mom's closet, the importance of a good slip, the resurgence of 90's style denim, being intentional about buying basics, using thrifting and consignment to find different pieces, silent movies as a source of inspiration, being authentic, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a fri...
The Inclusiveness Of Style, A Love Of Beautiful Things, Being An OG Blogger, And More w/ Kelly Augustine
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with Kelly Augustine about the difference between style and fashion, her ever changing style, the reason she's taking a break from color and how it is affecting her emotionally, shopping from her fashionable grandma's closet, why Nordstrom is one of her favorite stores {and mine too}, how being a fashion/celebrity stylist has affected her personal style, the past and current state of clothing access for the plus-size community, why she's trying to teach herself to se...
Style As Your Essence, A Family Of Seamstresses, A Love Of Denim, and More w/ BRAT
February 23, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, I talk with BRAT about being drawn to color, the impact of moving between Grenada and the United States, mixing feminine and masculine, why she was called a church mouse growing up, how her familial experiences affect her style choices, why she had to learn to sew, dressing her broad shoulders, passing on fashion from one generation to the next, her love of statement pieces, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a frien...
Comfort As A Priority, Tomboy Chic Style, A Love Of Throwbacks, and More w/ Diamond Johnson
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, I speak with Diamond Johnson about having a style that mixes masculine and feminine, how everybody’s momma had them wearing Osh Kosh, a love of staple pieces, the struggle of finding pieces for her short, curvy, and plus-size body type, how her style is received in the LGBT community now versus high school, being inspired by everyday life, the affect being an entrepreneur in the sneaker industry has on her style, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Appl...
Innate Style, Having Fun With Clothes, Inspired By Music and More w/ Jariatu Danita
February 09, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this season 9 opening episode, I chat with Jariatu Danita about her love of joggers and ripped jeans, adjusting motherhood to her love of style, being continuously inspired by her mom, her surprising process for putting an outfit together, telling a story with the things you wear, why sunglasses are a must, how she sizes baggy jeans, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Jariatu on Instagram. In this episode she m...
Around The Way Girl, Effortless Style, Harlem Inspiration, and More w/ Chee S.
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBIn this season 8 finale episode, I speak with Chee Smalls about why swag goes beyond our stylish clothes, her need for variety, having relatable style, the impact of being a New Yorker, the lasting effect of her earliest style memory, a love of fringe, 90's music, taking risks with style, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Chee on Instagram. Subscribe to Chee's YouTube channel In this episode she mentions: Ets...
Multi-Dimensional Style, Being Bold and Sexy, Plus-Size Shopping Limitations, and More w/ Klarke Foreman
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, I chat with Klarke Foreman about her sexy yet classic style, making a statement, finding inspiration in standard size offerings, as a plus size woman, why social media ads work on her, the struggle of having to send things back when shopping online, fall as her favorite season for fashion, a time when she was obsessed with Lady Gaga, having fun with style, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Klarke o...
Style As Freedom, Statement Pieces, Artistic Creativity, and More w/ Machée Kelly
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, I speak with Machée Kelly about her love of earrings, exteneded birthday celebrations, her first fashion related business, being an inspiration for her pre-teen daughter, why her bedroom decor isn't like her style, unique and structured pieces, getting sizing right, when shopping, finding the right moment to wear things, and much more. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Machée on Instagram. Visit Machée's shop, ...
Using Style To Build Identity, Her Grandmother As Inspiration, A Love of Earrings and More w/ Erica Jones
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with Erica Jones about the story behind her looks, finding her style in college, why she doesn't care about what other people think, balancing professionalism and authenticity, her mom's vintage pictures, why she is a skim the rack kind of shopper, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Erica on Instagram. Visit Erica's website. In this episode she mentions: Ross TJ Maxx Marshall's Ma...
Black In Tech, Adventurous Style, A Love Of Fashion History, Good Undergarments, and More w/Breenae Washington
November 25, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode, I talk to Breenae Washington about how gaining more confidence at work has affected her personal and professional style, the struggle of being short and curvy, why we need to stop sleeping on American Eagle, the impact of having seamstress aunts, why monochromatic outifts is one of her favorite trends, the importance of getting the fit of pieces right, showing up intentionally, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a fri...
Communicating Through Fashion, Pushing The Envelope, Refined Prints, Love of Color, and More w/Musemo Handahu
November 17, 2022 12:17 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this episode, I speak with Musemo Handahu about her in your face style, the growth and regression of plus-size fashion, needing color to thrive, her handbag collection, brands putting money into plus-size fashion, stylish coats, how starting a blog in 2010 helped her style develop, what made the 90's a good time, a love of accessories, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Musemo on Instagram. In this episode she ...
Style As A Love Language, Providing Joy Through Clothes, A Handbag Obsession, and More w/ Joce Blake
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this episode, I chat it up with Joce Blake about style being a part of our DNA, shifting to a simpler syle. the influence of growing up in the late 90s/early 2000s, feeling free, moving to New York City, a recent sneaker kick, cute 2 piece sets, style under the white gaze, shopping with measurements, stylish versus fashionable, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Joce on Instagram. In this episode she mentions:...
Finding Her Way To Style, Attracting The Right Energy, Creative Expression and More w/ Leah Thomas
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this episode, I talk with Leah Thomas about studying fashion design but not having style, how lack helped her build her style muscle, a love of tulle, why style is an underutilized tool, Black owned resellers, her negative experience with a stylist, viewing your closet as an opportunity, instead of an obstacle, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Leah on Instagram. In this episode she mentions: Random and Chic...
Chaotic Style, Playing Dress Up, Overcoming Comparison, and More w/ Cora
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode, I speak with Cora Broaddus about tapping into creativity, the hunt for inspiration, why earrings are having a moment, weekly thrifting, remixing clothes, the quality of modern pieces, being 95% put together, why working from home makes her dress up more, Black women not being a monolith, breaking rules, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Cora on Instagram. In this episode she mentions: Heartbrea...
Taking Style Risk, Shopping The Men’s Section, Showing Up Authentically, and More w/ Kanesha Davenport
October 20, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this season 8 opening episode, I chat with Kay Davenport about what makes style innate, why her stylish mom wears suits to the doctor’s office, how "Save The Last Dance" was instrumental in gaining her style voice, raising twin daughters to wear clothes that spark joy, the importance of shopping size-inclusive brands, things we should unlearn about dressing professionally, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Kay o...
2 Years Of Stylish Gratitude
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 5.94 MBTwo years ago, today, I published the trailer episode of Black Style Anecdotes, with the first official episode to drop not long after. Before kicking off season 8 next week, I, Rocquelle Porch, the Host/Creator of Black Style Anecdotes, am sharing a few thoughts in honor of BSA's two year anniversary! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Visit the BSA website: https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com Follow BSA on Instagram: https://www...
Style As A Conversation Starter, Dressing For Comfort, and More w/ Melissa Carnegie
August 25, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this season finale episode, I speak with Melissa Carnegie of Kicks and Fros about her tomboy chic style, doing at home fashion shows as a young girl, style as a confidence booster, her favorite Youtube style influencers, what can take away the fun of style, why she loves turtlenecks, the versatility of New Balances, how she incorporates sneakers into her workwear, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Melissa on Ins...
Staying True To Your Style, Wardrobe Basics, Being An Avid Thrifter, And More w/Pam Harris
August 18, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, I talk it up with Pam Harris, owner of Threads of Vintage, about incoporating trends into her style, her love of prints and color, being in pageants as a child, growing up in a Hatian household, finding her way into the fashion industry through reselling, how HomeGoods inspires her style, the ways in which Black women create community for each other, how gaining COVID weight has affected her style, the one item she doesn't thrift, and much more! Give this episode a listen,...
The Naturalness of Style, 90's Fashion, and More w/ Ashley Reed
August 11, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, I speak with Ashley Reed about style versatility, street fashion, an outfit inspired by The Fresh Prince, her first pair of Jordans, why she used to argue with her mom about her outfits, using fashion to make friends, her top 3 sneakers, finding balance between comfort and style, while working from home, style as motivation, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Ashley on Instagram. In this episode ...
Style As A Resume, A Love of Leather, NYC Street Style, and More w/ Shanai Walker
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with Shanai Walker about her "eclectic New York street chick" style, her more recent interest into the technical and historical aspects of fashion, her mom as her first stylist, her favorite trends, why she has 40 tubes of MAC lipstick, a love of sample sales, boho home decor, where to get good bras, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Shanai on Instagram. In this episode she mentions: L...
Style Perceptions, Over 50 and Fabulous, Being Authentic, and More w/ Salina Williams
July 28, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode, I talk and kiki it up with Salina Williams about personal expression, how she went into debt trying to keep up with others on social media, wearing what makes her feel good, mixing luxury into her style, her grandfather making garments for her grandmother, the importance of foundation pieces, getting rude messages from people on IG about her age and style choices, balancing social media and mental health, getting the most wears out of her pieces, and much more! Give this e...
Style As A Recipe, Smaller City Shopping Challenges, and More w/ Ashley Thorpe
July 21, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Ashley Thorpe about having a versatile style, self-expression, mixing bold and understated pieces, her love of back-to-school shopping, people who don't like to share where they buy items, her top three sneakers, why she doesn't wear heels more, the time she emailed Zara headquarters, why getting dressed is like a math equation, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Ashley on IG: https://w...
Embracing A Colorful Life, The Sacredness Of A Blazer, Travel Influence, And More w/ Tenicka B.
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, I chat with Tenicka Boyd about style as an energy, being inspired by the Black diaspora, style lessons from her grandmother, her love of wide leg pants, why Black designers deserve to shine, the iconicness of Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown, how being a Community Organizer affected her style, her love/hate relationship with her tailor, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Tenicka on IG: https://www.instagram...
First Impressions, Statement Pieces, NYC Street Style, and More w/ Annette
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, I speak with Annette about her urban chic style, working in the corporate side of fashion, the significance of pink Timberland boots, shopping her closet, people watching, defying stereotypes, shopping too much, brands stealing from Black culture, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Annette on IG: https://www.instagram.com/urbankinksncurls/ In this episode she mentions: Zara Shein L Train Vi...