Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

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 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...

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, social media as her go to place for creative inspiration, her recent appreciation of hats, shifting from fast fashion to more sustainable pieces, why style is important for her as a Black woman, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rat...

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 body con dress, balancing comfort and cuteness, her love of layers, finding ways to get dressed and feel like herself, even when creating handbags, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with...

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 hair hot combed, Instagram and Pinterest as a database, how her home decor differs from her clothing style, why a particular picture day, at school, stays in her memory, where she shops for shoes, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rat...

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 have wardrobe basics, why she is inspired by the style sense of Korean women, how her work in Corporate America has affected her style and creativity, her love of online shopping, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple...

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 style advice to strangers, laying down the baby hairs, the significance of solid pieces in a wardrobe, her love of thrifting, why she appreciates fashion, as a trade, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and...

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 complexities of sound and how they inspire her style, being a boutique owner without people knowing, it, getting out of your comfort zone, and much more!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow...

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, carving a space to be herself and saved, Diana Ross as her spirit animal, becoming a sneakerhead, why it's a gift to wear Black designers/brands, being bold in the workspace, and much more!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA o...

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 pastor's granddaughter, nail art as outfit inspo, the importance of well fitting clothes, how she and her twin have different style aesthetics, and much more!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a...

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 an emotional shopper, video vixens in Donnell Jones videos, , being a frugal shopper, avoiding wastefulness, and much more!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Amanda on IG: https:/...

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 fashion, how she plans to incorporate her style into her home decor, when she moves, retro trends, having fun with fashion, and much more!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Marti on IG:...

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 mini bags, where to get thigh high boots for thick legs, style as a source of control, channeling your inner Lil' Kim, how her first job lead to her interest in style, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, a...

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 her personal style into her home decor, the influence of musical icons, a love of quirky shoes, the importance of tailoring, being more sustainable, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a...

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, eyewear as a conversation starter, shopping with an open mind, why she hated her style on her first national tv appearance, a love of hats, having style that is impacted by her work and how her style impacts her work, the significance of confid...

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, the discomfort yet necessity of skinny jeans, how she shows up in the workplace, thick leg problems, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Passion on IG:  https://www.i...

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 deal, why she doesn't like shopping online, wearing a grill, why there shouldn't be any fashion rules, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow LaQuinta on IG:  https://www...

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 5 year question she asks herself when shopping, dressing the same on Instagram and in professional settings, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Nova on IG: https://w...

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 siblings, being inspired by the style of others, socks having a moment, the challenge of being top heavy, the relationship between comfort and confidence, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with...

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 handbags, buying quality over quantity, shopping with intention, being excited about getting dressed, the importance of decluttering, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow...

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 importance of a great coat, having fun with style, being a stylish soccer mom, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Ty on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopnowsavelater/ I...

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 good statement coat, having an old soul, the versatility of a button down shirt, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Abria on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abriaperry/ In...

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 shopping, sneaking out of her school uniform growing up, the importance of purging, wearing vintage, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Misha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ju...

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, confidence trickling down through generations, growing up a tomboy, being new to the sneaker community, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Essie on IG: https://www.instagra...

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 her dad at a young age, shopping as a petite woman, buying resell vintage, reaching a point of being comfortable in her own style, her love of eyewear, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with 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 between mom and Granny's style and influence, imposter syndrome, her top three kicks, earth tones, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Kiara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ch...