Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

In this season 14 finale episode, I converse with Vanessa Petersen about how moving to Denmark affected her style, the importance of having a creative outlet, how her mom got her into thrifting, and designing wearable art. She shares how style has become her personal signature, why bringing culture into predominantly white spaces matters, how having lupus affects her style choices, and more. Follo...

In this episode, I chat with Ticara about her deep love for streetwear, heirloom accessories, and mixing high and low fashion. We talk about evolving personal style as a form of cultural expression, a nostalgic deep dive into 2000s fashion, a new appreciation for skirts, how she shops smart by tracking wardrobe gaps, magazine archives as inspiration, and much more.
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In this episode, I talk to Deidre about how growing up in a style-conscious household shaped her love for personal presentation, why she's drawn to timeless pieces, and being inspired by New York street style.   From bold accessories to unforgettable coats, Deidre shares how she developed her love for fashion and why getting dressed is a joyful, artistic act for her.   Deidre discusses the role of...

In this episode of Black Style Anecdotes , I chitchat with the effortlessly stylish Jerica —a self-described "street chic" style queen whose fashion sense blends edge, femininity, and function. Jerica shares how growing up watching BET and 106 & Park influenced her fashion curiosity, why she's passionate about intentional styling over fast trends, and how being a curvy woman shapes her creativity...

In this episode I chat with Shardé about creative expression, Hollywood glamour, and how motherhood has shaped her personal style journey. From her love of estate sales and DIY fashion to the empowering influence of figures like Dapper Dan and Daniel Roseberry, Shardé shares what it means to dress with intention, how fashion emotionally connects with culture and identity, her travel finds from Jap...

In this episode, I chat with Brittiny about how she incorporates a chill element to her edgy and cool style and how Black people naturally exude style. Brittiny opens up about her earliest style memory (basketball shorts and baby heels!), her favorite piece in her wardrobe, shopping online vs. in person, how work impacts (but doesn't limit) her wardrobe , why quiet luxury doesn't quite fit into he...

In this episode, I talk to Cassandra about how she's redefining casual chic with a side of sass. Cassandra opens up about discovering her personal style as a tall, plus-size teen, and how her grandmother's elegance continues to inspire her today. We talk about Cassandra's favorite brands, style icons, navigating fashion as a Black woman, shopping challenges for tall girls, treating everyday like a...

In this episode I chat with Carmen , a style-savvy creative whose wardrobe is rooted in nostalgia, intention, and secondhand gems. Carmen shares her evolution from sketching fashion in middle school to cultivating a signature look grounded in self-expression, comfort, and thrifted treasures. She talks about why she's been shopping exclusively secondhand for the last year, and why personal style—es...

In this special mini episode of Black Style Anecdotes , I check in with some life updates and what's ahead for the podcast. I   reflect on an unexpected six-month break (hint: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!), talk about why BSA Plus is no more, expanding BSA to other platforms, the upcoming season 14 episodes and more. Tune in to hear what's been happening be...

Support Black Style Anecdotes by joining BSA+ .   Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this special bonus episode I chat with Women's Wear Daily Archives Editor, Tonya Blazio-Licorish about her WWD book, Black In Fashion and her personal style. Tonya is a fashion historian, author, and archivist, so it was a treat to do a deep dive into the intersection of style, history, and Black cult...

*Support Black Style Anecdotes by Joining BSA+ .   Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this season 13 finale episode, I kiki with my friend Tori Hervey about, how she played a role in Black Style Anecdotes coming to be, her transformative personal style journey, blending masculine elements with feminine curves, finding confidence in her body, using style as an empowering tool for self-...

In this episode, I converse with Ashley Carter   about her use of classic pieces in edgy looks, being inspired by tv shows that feature black women, the challenges of shopping as a plus size woman, the decline of diversity in mainstream retail, one of her go to stores for wide shoes, using fashion for self-expression, retailers that sell plus-size but don't advertise it, and more. Listen to Ashley...

*Support Black Style Anecdotes by Joining BSA+ .   Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this episode, I chat with  Cassidy Edwards about how she centers comfort and versatility in creating a functional yet stylish wardrobe, being inspired by street photography and music culture, shopping from small businesses, what she benefits from engaging in style consultation sessions with me (no I...

In this episode, I talk to the woman who inspired this season of recap episodes, Ashley Griffin , about embracing authenticity in her wardrobe, especially in the corporate world, how travel influences her style, why Ayo Edibiri and Rihanna are among her style faves, not paying full price for designer pieces, viewing clothes that don't "fit" as an opportunity, instead of a challenge, being true to...

In this update episode, I chat with  Reiko Foster about her evolving style journey! Back in 2020, she described her style as a mix of bohemian, modern vintage, and clean lines. Four years later, Reiko reflects on how her wardrobe and fashion choices have transformed, from purging her professional wear, to embracing new trends. She discusses mixing hard and soft elements in her looks, learning to e...

In this season 13 opening episode, I speak with season 4 guest Helecia Williams about transitioning from a sporty-chic style, how the way she feels directly influences her wardrobe choices, the power of experimenting with unique, standout pieces, the challenges of fit and comfort, and why it's okay to let go of pieces that just don't work. We also discuss the quality of pieces from small Black-own...

It's been a couple of months since season 12 wrapped up, so before I launch season 13 on Novemebr 7th, I want to share some updates!  They include gratitude for your support over the years, forraying into a membership component of Black Style Anecdotes (eek!), a mini season of interviews with prior guests, and more! Give this episode a listen, give BSA 5-stars on Apple  or  Spotify , and share it...

In this season 12 finale episode I converse with Sabra Johnson about personal style as an authentic expression of identity,   embracing the full spectrum of fashion, daring to be different, how early influences shape her sartorial choices, the impact of cultural norms on her style evolution and how she broke free to explore her creativity, curating a diverse wardrobe, her favorite smaller designer...

In this episode I talk to Jasmine Johnson about style being a reflection of one's mood and identity, the staple pieces that define individual looks, wearing boots year-round, the joy of mixing and matching trends to create something truly unique, playful dress-up sessions in her momma's closet, the importance of confidence in self-expression, why her hairstyle needs to go with her outfit, experime...

In this episode I speak to Mia Lorick about why the kind of day you're having should affect your style, the evolution of her style as a lawyer, growing up in New York and moving to Houston, how her dance background helped her come to appreciate her curves, her mom in orange lipstick, being inspired by what she would do differently in outfits she sees, why Kim Kardashian is one of her style crushes...

In this episode I converse with Samantha Elise about the silent confidence of style, how her background as a ballerina impacts her style, working with and wearing unexpected brands, why it's important for Black people to be able to see themselves in all types of clothing and brands, how living in different cities has affected her style choices, the key to having a personal style that feels effortl...

In this episode I speak to Sicily Stewart about mixing minimalism, trends, and classics, a 90's prank that sticks out as her earliest style memory, the impact of a fashion class in high school, which character(s) from the show "Girlfriends" she most identified with, having a style that is realistic and attainable, wearing pieces from her grandmothers' closets, alternatives for blazers in the warme...

In this episode, I chat with Jewelry Designer and Spin Instructor, Ashley White about why she considers style to be a type of armor, making clothes for her dolls, as a girl, the convenience of oversized clothing, the impact of how her grandmother used to dress, why she loves watching NBA tunnel outfits, the versatility of dresses, what celebrities inspire her, the style choice behind her first fig...

In this episode, I speak with Temi Oladipupo about style being an extension of you, always loving fashion and style, being inspired by brands, growing up in Nigeria, having a shopping addiction (don't we all? lol), barrel jeans, her unexpected mix of style crushes, focusing on being more sustainable and fiscally conscious, holding brands accountable for inclusivity and representation, how being a...

In this episode, I chat with Nkem Isede about why she thinks style is like pizza, incorporating more casual items into her style, feeling like a love of fashion is innate but not getting into style until later in life, not following trends, Rihanna as a longtime style crush, the accessory that can change any outfit, the importance of reading reviews when shopping online, why she has a solution for...