Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

In 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...

In 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...

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 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, an...

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 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 curren...

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 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 m...

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 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 s...

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 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...

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 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 Ch...

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 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...

In 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...

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, 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...

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 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, an...

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 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 Appl...

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 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 Sp...

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 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 i...

In 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 s...

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 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 t...

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 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 t...

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 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 episo...

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 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 a...

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 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...

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 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,...

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, 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...

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 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 list...

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 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 o...