VERVE the style podcast

Last week we hosted Arabella Bartelloni (aka @lilrotini), so this week we have another mini episode to bring you! This week we have a quick chat about how to adapt your wardrobe to inevitable body changes that happen in your 20s (second puberty, anyone?). We give you some tips on making your purchases work for whatever comes your way, and of course, outfits! We showcase some outfits that deserved...

Arabella Bartelloni (aka @lilrotini) is a New Jersey based full time fashion content creator and stylist. With 961k followers on tiktok, she’s set to surpass 1 million followers soon (like, very soon). We chat about where she thinks the fashion community could be headed on TikTok and what it feels like to have so many eyes on you. We also make sure to discuss what she looks for while thrifting for...

With so many (amazing!) guests already lined up for 2022, we didn't want your favorite source of fashion news and outfit inspiration to disappear! So we've shortened the length but kept all the great content to give you a bonus episode this week! The iconic André Leon Talley has passed away at age 73. He was a pioneer in the fashion industry, a "pharaoh of fabulosity", and his absence will be felt...

Macy Eleni, also known as Blazed & Glazed, is a LA based content creator best known for her thrifting hauls on TikTok & YouTube. With 369k followers and over 11 million likes on TikTok, clearly we’re not the only ones that can’t get enough of Macy’s infectious energy. In this interview we talk about how Macy started her love affair with thrifting and shopping second hand, and where she fin...

For our first news week of 2022 we have some heavy hitters coming at you that you won't want to miss! First up we have Yeezy Gap collaborating with Balenciaga. It only makes sense given the history Kanye has with Balenciaga, but what with the product look like? We're on record not being the biggest fans of Yeezy Gap, but could this turn out differently? 👀 We're also going to keep everyone updated...

After 2020 and 2021, we're hesitant to make too many claims, but 2022 is looking positive on the personal style front!  To usher in the impending award season, we took matters into our own hands to create the VFAs- Verve Fashion Awards. Do you agree? Disagree? Let us know! It Girl of 2021 Best Dressed Celebrity Best Breakout TikTok Creator Best Fashion IG Creator Best “re-brand” Favorite Tren...

You didn't think we would miss covering the biggest tv reboot in fashion culture history, did you?! We dive into the Sex and the City reboot "And Just Like That..." with some serious thoughts this week. Miranda Hobbes is getting none of the badass Brooklyn lawyer writing she deserves, Carrie Bradshaw is still just as fashionable (and self absorbed), and Charlotte York is as emotional as ever. Thei...

Clara Perlmutter is a New York City based TikTok creator who is best known for sharing her controversial personal style in her daily get ready with me videos. With almost 700,000 followers on Tiktok, she is a rising star in the online fashion community. We dive into Clara’s polarizing body hair that catapulted her online following, what designers she’s hunting for online (that she doesn’t discuss...

Listeners, this episode is JAM PACKED so buckle up for this week's episode!  We start out by discussing the very sad news of Virgil Abloh's passing after a private battle with cancer. His legacy as a friend and creative will be remembered long after his death, and his impact on the fashion industry will be felt for decades to come. Then we discuss the latest in fashion film- House of Gucci! W...

Welcome Sara Camposarcone for episode 33 of Verve- The Style Podcast! Sara is best known for her maximalist style showcased in her "get ready with me" TikTok videos that feature multiple layers, bright colors, and ultimate pattern mixing.  In this episode we talk about her iconic puppy tights (perhaps her most controversial piece), where she finds some of her inspiration (her logo is a huge c...

Tune in this week to listen to Katie & Anna Grace talk all things Thanksgiving- aka getting way more dressed up than the rest of your family to get wine drunk on your grandma's couch, and what we're going to be eyeing up this Black Friday/cyber weekend! We clue you in on what we're thinking to make sure getting dressed is one less stressor (your family probably has that covered tbh). Plus...

This week's episode of Verve is an interview with Madison Chamberlain. She is the creator and designer of "Madison Chamberlain", a slow fashion brand that focuses on inclusivity and joy dressing for any occasion. This episode is jammed packed with important conversations around how the fashion industry is designed to prioritize cost and promote over-consumption, but there are so many wonderful peo...

Verve is back with a bang for episode 30! We go over the Pre-Fall '22 Gucci show "Love Parade" that took place in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard last week and delivered all the glitz and glamor we've been craving since the end of SS22 fashion month.  Then we make sure to talk about Sarah Jessica Parker on the cover of Vogue, and we were not disappointed.  Lastly, we discuss the Dazed...

Welcome back to Verve- The Style Podcast for this week's episode! Celebrities have money, fame, and resources, so they should have AMAZING Halloween costumes...right? Well, let us fill you in on who delivered this year. We talk about Ariana Grande, Chloe Bailey, Kendall Jenner, Lizzo, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, Amy Schumer, Antoni from Queer Eye, Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Hailey Bie...

Welcome back to another episode of Verve! This week we touch on the Bottega Veneta show put on by Daniel Lee in Detroit recently, but more importantly, discuss if Detroit could be the next fashion city in America? We dive into ideas for the revitalization of previously well-off industrial cities that could benefit and capitalize on bringing clothing manufacturing back to the United States. We also...

Welcome to our spooky episode this week where we talk about a scary concept: getting sued by a brand for calling them out on IG? Diet Prada is currently under fire by Dolce & Gabbana for...telling the truth? We discuss how we feel about this concept from small and large scale brand perspective.  On a lighter note, we give you our 2021 Halloween costume predictions! See if your costume mad...

Welcome to this month's interview episode featuring Mandy @oldloserinbrooklyn !  In this important episode we discuss how TikTok has changed our every day lives, influencer marketing and Instagram culture, mental health, and the realities of being a women on the Internet.  Plus, we ask ourselves "is getting dressed an art form?" and discuss strategies for affording fashion week worthy de...

Welcome to another episode of VERVE! This week we wrap up our coverage of so-called fashion month with coverage of the Paris and Milan SS22 shows that featured many big brands like Prada, Dior, Versace, Burberry, Saint Laurent...the list goes on. Europe is the hub of fashion, no? We covered some of the heavy hitters, plus the big collaboration for this season, Fendace (aka Versace and Fendi). List...

Welcome to this week's episode and September's interview episode featuring Elana Katz of Room 334 blog and Instagram account and founder of The Goddess Directory, an Instagram account dedicated to connecting consumers with the perfect small shop. We spent this episode discussing vintage style, the landscape of fashion careers in the current global environment, and how we can evolve our own persona...

Have a seat and take a load off while listening to this week's chatty episode where we cover yet another award show and fashion week...what a surprise! This week's award show was the Emmys, and thankfully it really delivered. We covered our favorite looks including Anya Taylor-Joy, Emma Corrin (talons and all), & Yara Shahidi, plus the outfits we absolutely hated (we're looking at you, Amy Poe...

Did the last week feel like a total whirlwind of fashion for anyone else? And did anyone else feel a little...disappointed? Yeah, us too.  Welcome to this week's episode where we cover NYFW SS22 and give you our thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly. We're not mad, we're just disapointed. Then we jump into the VMAs, which always feel like a sexy train wreck compared to the rest of the a...

The fall episode you've been waiting for is finally here! We start this week's episode off by covering the karmic event that smacked down on the Dolce & Gabbana show last week, and why we think it's well deserved. (0:45-11:20) Then we jump into what really gets the people going: transitioning to fall! It's time to cozy up with a PSL (or a pumpkin cream cold brew if you're like us and cling to...

Welcome back to Verve for a very special episode 20 featuring our interview with Bianca Pirone, owner, founder, and designer of SewCal. SewCal is an upcycled fashion line featuring trendy hand sewn and reworked pieces such as blazers, crop tops, skirts, and more. Katie, Anna Grace, and Bianca talk about... Starting your own fashion line and the evolution of her personal style Where she finds her i...

Welcome back to this week's episode! Won't you join us for this week's topics which include (but are not limited to...) Supreme created a collab with..Shrek?  Kylie previews her new swimwear line in Polaroids to Instagram, leaving little to the imagination. What exactly are the use cases here? Shein is launching a new style and design competition show with some heavy hitting judges. We lay it all...

We go ALL IN on celebrity discussions this week including... Rhianna becoming a billionaire! But we're not so sure about subscription services + a hot and heavy lingerie discussion We discuss Beyonce on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, and break down their creative approach vs Vogue Victoria Paris- where the heck is she? Her platform was built around constant interaction and content, but is that sust...