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Black Style Anecdotes Podcast
Black 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!
Episodes
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastVersatile Style, Structured Blazers, Dressing To Be Different, And More w/ Mia Adams
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastThe Inclusiveness Of Style, A Love Of Beautiful Things, Being An OG Blogger, And More w/ Kelly Augustine
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As Your Essence, A Family Of Seamstresses, A Love Of Denim, and More w/ BRAT
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastComfort As A Priority, Tomboy Chic Style, A Love Of Throwbacks, and More w/ Diamond Johnson
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastInnate Style, Having Fun With Clothes, Inspired By Music and More w/ Jariatu Danita
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastAround The Way Girl, Effortless Style, Harlem Inspiration, and More w/ Chee S.
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastMulti-Dimensional Style, Being Bold and Sexy, Plus-Size Shopping Limitations, and More w/ Klarke Foreman
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As Freedom, Statement Pieces, Artistic Creativity, and More w/ Machée Kelly
In this episode, I speak with Machée Kelly about her love of earrings, exteneded birthday celebrations, her first fashion related business, being an…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastUsing Style To Build Identity, Her Grandmother As Inspiration, A Love of Earrings and More w/ Erica Jones
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastBlack In Tech, Adventurous Style, A Love Of Fashion History, Good Undergarments, and More w/Breenae Washington
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastCommunicating Through Fashion, Pushing The Envelope, Refined Prints, Love of Color, and More w/Musemo Handahu
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As A Love Language, Providing Joy Through Clothes, A Handbag Obsession, and More w/ Joce Blake
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastFinding Her Way To Style, Attracting The Right Energy, Creative Expression and More w/ Leah Thomas
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastChaotic Style, Playing Dress Up, Overcoming Comparison, and More w/ Cora
In this episode, I speak with Cora Broaddus about tapping into creativity, the hunt for inspiration, why earrings are having a moment, weekly thrifting…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastTaking Style Risk, Shopping The Men's Section, Showing Up Authentically, and More w/ Kanesha Davenport
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes Podcast2 Years Of Stylish Gratitude
Two 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As A Conversation Starter, Dressing For Comfort, and More w/ Melissa Carnegie
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStaying True To Your Style, Wardrobe Basics, Being An Avid Thrifter, And More w/Pam Harris
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastThe Naturalness of Style, 90's Fashion, and More w/ Ashley Reed
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As A Resume, A Love of Leather, NYC Street Style, and More w/ Shanai Walker
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle Perceptions, Over 50 and Fabulous, Being Authentic, and More w/ Salina Williams
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As A Recipe, Smaller City Shopping Challenges, and More w/ Ashley Thorpe
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastEmbracing A Colorful Life, The Sacredness Of A Blazer, Travel Influence, And More w/ Tenicka B.
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastFirst Impressions, Statement Pieces, NYC Street Style, and More w/ Annette
In 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…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastA Style Chameleon, The Importance of Undergarments, and Sneaker Love w/ KasHAY
In this episode, I speak with KaShay about the functionality of style, the necessity for clothes to fit properly, why she feels that style came later for her…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As Evolving Identity, Home Decor Inspo, Bohemian Vibes, Soft Tones, and More w/Nikki
In this episode, I chat with Nikki about how she came to not like wearing color, minimalist looks, why junior high was so pivotal, why we'll never see her in a…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastClassic Pieces, A Shopping Problem, The Importance of Accessories, and More w/ Yolande
In this episode, I chat with Yolande about her love of color, prints, and dimensions, coming from a family of well dressed people, the torture of having her…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastElevated Basics, Oversized Clothing, The Cyclical Nature of Fashion, and More w/ Tasia
In this episode, I talk with Tasia about why style should be effortless, the repetitiveness of looks on Instagram, how her style is minimal with an edge, must…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastFamiliarity, Fly Girls, Freedom, and Fun w/ China
In this episode, I chat with China about being an introvert with outgoing style, her fly af momma, how she got into sneakers, why she finds herself giving…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastA Style Fingerprint, Expensive Magazines, The Sounds Of Music, And More w/ Candice
In this episode, I speak with Candice about Black women as the curators of cool, why Borders bookstore was the place to be, a love of old things, the…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastShowing Up As Yourself, Diasporic Style, Being Inspired By Black Women, And More w/ Oneatha
In this episode, I speak with Oneatha about an afropolitan couture style, why her hat game is genetic, being inspired by the Black church, the deep roots of…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastA Love For The Dramatic, Body Acceptance, Kimonos, and More w/ Kiara R.
In this episode, I chat with Kiara about incorporating her style in the workplace, why style is about more than clothes, why she used to hate shopping, being a…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastIntentional Comfortability, Buying What You'll Actually Wear, Black Owned T-Shirt Brands, and More w/ Amanda,
In this episode, I talk to Amanda about how service in Americorp affected her style, being a tomboy, buying peices for her and her husband to share, not being…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastCultivated Style, Checkered Print, Feeling Like Art, and More w/ Marti
In this episode, I talk to Marti about using style to express who you are, how being an emerging artist is affecting her style, being more ethical with…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastTrying New Things, Music Videos As Inspiration, An Obsession With Leather, And More w/ Kara J.
In this episode, I chat with Kara about dressing for how you feel, being inspired by trends, how the the plus size fashion industry has improved, a love of…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastEclectic Androgyny, Cool Parents, Oversized Blazers, Investing In Quality Pieces, and More w/ Carolyn G.
In this season 6 opener, I talk and kiki with Carolyn about having a moody style, how having a photographer for a father influences her style, incorporating…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastAn Architecture Influence, Toying With Patterns, Hair As A Part Of Style, and More w/ Kalilah
In this season 5 finale episode I chat with Kalilah about style being adaptable, an appreciation for clean lines, evolving from undefined to defined style…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastColor Theory, Visual Representation, Growing Up With A "Diva" Mom, and More w/ Passion
In this episode I speak with Passion about having a Sporty Spice aesthetic, why she hated fashion growing up, 90's and early 2000's nostalgia, the color wheel…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastThe Excitement Of Getting Dressed, Statement Pieces, Stepping Outside The Box and More w/ LaQuinta
In this episode I converse with LaQuinta about the cyclical nature of fashion, being naturally stylish, love of suits and fur coats, the joy of shopping for a…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastConfidence Levels, Finding Clothes To Fit Her Body, A Brooklyn Upbringing and More w/Nova
In this episode I chat with Nova about how being visual person affects her style, not vibing with trendy items, shopping in person versus online, the important…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastEnvironmental Influence, Staying On Top Of Trends, A Love Of Menswear, and More w/ Tannis
In this episode I chat with Tannis about how living on the East Coast and now the South affects her style, growing up a tomgirl, being influenced by her…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastIntentional Adornment, Bold Accessories, Elevated Simplicity, Belt Ministry, and More w/ Tashira
In this episode I talk to Tashira about style being an act of resistance, incorporating her heritage into her style, having a capsule wardrobe, her love of…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastPeople Watching, Converting From Skinny Jeans, Mood Reflecting Style, and More w/ Ty
In this episode I talk to Ty about having a curated closet, Canadian Black church culture, her love of blazers, fashion as inspiration, taking style notes, the…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle as Empowerment, The Importance of Tailoring, Buying Quality Pieces, and More w/ Abria
In this episode I talk to Abria about style as an outward representation, dressing your body, her love of accessories, learning from her stylish grandmother, a…
Black Style Anecdotes Podcast90's Television As Inspiration, A Stylish Dad, Layering Simple Pieces and More w/Misha
In this episode I speak with Misha about effortless style, fashion as big business, being an over packer, how working in fashion production affects her…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastEver Changing Style, HBCU Influence, Limitations of Plus Size Fashion, and More w/ Essie
In this episode I chat with Essie about figuring out her style, being influenced by NYC, having more plus size shopping options, old school church pageants…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle That Speaks, Dressing Authentically, Being Intentionally Different, and More w/ Melodie S.
In this episode I speak with Melodie about being a stylish introvert, the color she refuses to wear, everyone having their own style, borrowing clothes from…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastHaving a Sporty Edge, Style As A Mood Shifter, Social Media Style Inspo, and More w/ Kiara A.
In this episode I kiki with Kiara of Chic In Sneaks about self expression, everyone shining, incorporating styles that don't come natural, the difference…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastConversation Starting Style, Feeling Like A Queen, Shopaholic Ways, and More w/ Chioma B.
In this episode I talk with Chioma about her joy inducing style, being influenced by her Nigerian heritage, buying things that are authentic to your life…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastNeutral Colors, Bi-Coastal Style Inspiration, The Cycle of Fashion w/ Brianna W.
In this episode I chat with Brianna W. of Black Apothecary Office about the importance of confidence, her love of leather jackets, using her dad's shirt to…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastMixing Masculine and Feminine, Attainable Style, Attainable Style, and More w/ Jamilyn
In this episode I kiki with Jamilyn of Style Over Size about athleisure looks, effortless style, shopping with her mom, her extensive jumpsuit collection, the…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastEmbracing Who You Are, 70's Style, Blending Fitness With Fashion, and More w/ Mimi I.
In this episode I speak with Mimi about her love of vintage, Diana Ross fandom, growing up in the military, reinventing oneself through style, maintaining her…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastComfort Chic, Runway Trends, Black Fashion In Media, Scoring A Telfar Bag and More w/ Helecia W.
In this episode I talk it up with Helecia of I Know Lee about mixing sweatpants with dressy tops, wanting to wear exclusive pieces, envisioning outfits in her…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastBeing A Creative Person, Love Of Trousers, Warm Layering, Simple Jewelry and More w/ Dani D.
In this episode I chat with Dani D. of LYNN about style as an explanation, the influence of her stylish aunt at a young age, being minimal with most things…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastDressing Like A Rapper, Sports Culture As Style Inspiration, Embracing Your Curves, and More w/ Brianna R.
In this episode I speak with Brianna R. about the Atlanta rap culture influence, resell culture in the sneakers industry and beyond, balancing tomboy and…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastStyle As Expression, 70's Flair, Attending HBCU's, Finding Inspiration, and More w/ Ivory J.
In this episode I speak with the fun and colorful Ivory J. about a love of flea markets, the high of finding a piece you love, Southern people and used…
Black Style Anecdotes Podcast70+ Swagger, Being More Sustainable, Showing More Leg, And More w/ Carolyn D.
In this episode I speak with the lovely Carolyn D. about her style evolutions over the decades, being a part of the freedom movement, going braless, becoming a…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastWearing Things That Make You Happy, Balancing Conservativeness, Inspiring Friends, and More w/ Kendra M.
In this episode I ki-ki with Kendra of Kards For The Kulture about her fun style, growing up in the Pentecostal church, our dislike of returning clothes to the…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastReworking Fashion, Personal Style Must Haves, Sparking Joy, and More w/ Jen Jean-Pierre
In this episode I converse with Jen Jean-Pierre about her love of wide leg pants, passing style down to her daughter, her obsession with magazines {she still…
Black Style Anecdotes PodcastA Neutral Wardrobe, Personalized Minimalist Style, Slow Fashion and More w/ Kairee T.
In this episode I speak with Kairee, of Ten Key Pieces, about her minimalistic style and wardrobe, being a tomboy as a child, how the seasons affect her style…