Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

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, unlearning past habits, feeling free, a love of head wraps, the nostalgia of Tumblr and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Chioma on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechiomabrown/...

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 make her first design as a child, whether skinny jeans are here to stay, the importance of layering, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Bri on IG: https://www.instagram.com/...

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 importance of being comfortable, the many facets of the plus-size consumer, $10 stores in New York,  having a pant named after her, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Jam...

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 style in a new construction based STEM role, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Mimi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mimi.irvin In this episode she mentions: Fitty Wraps...

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 head, how situations affect her dress choices, the quality and design of Black owned brands, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Helecia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/i...

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, except clothing, her "four looks" shopping method, her struggles with accessories, the functionality of dresses, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Dani on IG: https://www....

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 princess vibes, the importance of comfort and confidence, woman weight, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Brianna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/briannagazelle/ In this episode she mentions: SSENSE Z...

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 clothes, lol, her mom as a master sewer, shopping on eBay, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Ivory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/IVORYJINELLE/ In this episode she mentions: Nordstrom Rack Hanifa Zelie...

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 fashion model at 70+ , style as a means of exerting power, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Carolyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/doellingcarolyn/ In this episode Carolyn mentions: McMullen S...

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 store, the quality of vintage, boutique copycats, having more freedom to dress up, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Kendra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafaith11/ Follow Kards For The...

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 has tear sheets from high school!}, budget friendly shopping, shopping for our unique body shapes, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Jen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenjeanpierre/ In this epis...

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, our love of vintage clothes and new shoes, capsule wardrobing, the reasons behind her focused wardrobe color palette, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Kairee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/te...

In this episode I chat with Kalu, of Blk Girls Greenhouse and Alyce On Grand , about style being affected by feelings, the role confidence plays in style, shaping children to have their own style sense, transitioning her style for two different entrepreneurial industries, her favorite Black owned shops in Oakland, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Kalu...

In this episode I chat with Princess of Personal Bravery about being inspired by movies and tv, our love of Tracee Ellis Ross, Easter Sunday style, the spending power of plus size women, her love of dresses and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Princess on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/personalbravery In this episode Princess mentions: Eloquii H & M Anthro...

In this episode I speak with Curry about style shifts, being a different character each day, through style, inclusion and diversity, supporting Black owned businesses, being inspired by real people, using style to take up space, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Curry on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/bespokecurry/ In this episode Curry mentions: ASOS E...

In this episode, I ki-ki with Mahogany T., better known as Mo, about the levels to her style, how her college roommate birthed her style journey, thrifting as a calling, affordable and luxury fashion, style as a reflection of self-acceptance, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Mo on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mobumbbbaaa/ In this episode Mo mentions:...

In this episode I chat with Nekiah Torres, of From The Rez To The City , about her long love of fashion magazines, limited shopping options wile growing up on a reservation, her amazing makeup looks as a part of her style, the difference between her work style and her real life style, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Kiah on IG:  https://www.instagram....

Several of you have asked about my answers to the BSA questions, so in honor of Mother's Day, I am kicking off season 3 of Black Style Anecdotes, being interviewed by my mom! In this episode my mom and I talk about my long love of mules, old Black church women as style inspo, how middle school and high school shaped my style, our love unique pieces, the importance of being yourself in life and you...

In this episode I speak with Shaquita Garcia about style freedom, how adolescent bullying pushed her into a love of fashion, how motherhood has affected her love of sewing, being a designer, her love of tulle, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Shaquita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theemodernhousewifeny/ Follow AART NYC on IG:  https://www.instagram....

In this episode I chat with Mya Sanchez about her former tomboy style, her love of shopping, maintaining her style, while being a SAHM, her statement red lip, loving her body, as it is, and shifting her style for the body she has today, her favorite ways to find style inspo and much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Mya on IG: https://www.instagram.com/myafabrej...

In this episode, I speak with the queen of color, Renae Bluitt! We chat about her risk-taking Aunt Delores, our love of New York street style, the affect COVID has had on her style, her awesome coat closet, shopping in person vs. online, and so much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Renae on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamrenaebluitt Check out Renae's work: ht...

In this episode, I chat with the fabulous Crys LaJoy! We talk about being "hood boho chic," having a grandfather as a designer, being the source of her own inspiration, bad gifts from people who don't understand our style, lol, love of nudity, passing style on to her daughter, and so much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Crys on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cr...

In this episode, I chop it up with fellow southern stylish gal, Ashanti M.! We talk about wearing clothes and no letting clothes wear you, 1950's fashion, maintaining style in motherhood, understanding your body, and so much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Ashanti on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shantstyles_/ Check out Ashanti's website: https://www.shantstyl...

In this episode, I talk with the fresh, Chi Ilochi! We chat about using style to say what you can't, overthinking our style choices, how her career as a stylist, affects her personal style, interesting mediums for style inspiration, and so much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Chi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/igbohippie Check out Chi's website: https://styl...

In this episode, I get to talk with the beautiful soul and style queen, Nel Henry! We chat about Blackness as style inspiration, how Black women always show up, the intentionality behind her style, dark skin, self-esteem, her maximalist wardrobe, and so much more!  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Nel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlsofplenty/ Check out Nel's blo...