Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

In this season 12 opening episode, I talk to Artist, Reyna Noriega , about style speaking without using words, not worrying about what others think, a style memory centered on baggy clothes, shopping for pieces she loves, going back to your inner child, through style, why she likes to follow designers and stylists, her love of interesting accessories, the challenge of mixing colors and prints, why...

In 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 sty...

Disclaimer:   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 fro...

In 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 wit...

In 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...

In 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 Li...

In 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 a...

In 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...

In 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 m...

In 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 s...

In 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 ear...

In 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 ca...

In 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 mo...

In 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...

In 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 ti...

In 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 know...

In 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 ne...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 jea...

In 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,...

In 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 f...

In 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 market...

In 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 episo...

In 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...