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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 style, the struggle of finding the perfect accessories, the luxury retailer that offers same day delivery, being the stylish co-worker everyone wants to talk to, not letting age limit your style, and much more.
In this episode she mentions:
Marina Moscone
Ulla Johnson
Revolve
Net-a-Porter
LPA
Zara
ASOS
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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 from her childhood that made her know she wanted to be stylish, moving to the beat of her own drum, understanding how colonialism once affected her self-worth and beauty ideals, the experiences that led her to learn how to sew, the item of clothing she buys monthly, the struggles of being taller and having larger feet, why compliments from Black women are a gift, and much more.
In this episode she mentions:
Norma Kamali Nordstrom Bloomingdale's Fumi The Label Hanifa Kelly Obi Ganni Scotch & SodaVisit Keresse’s website. Follow Keresse on Instagram and Tik Tok!
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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 with large breasts, using style to inspire others in her work as a therapist, why we owe it to our ancestors to have pride in how we look, and much more.
In this episode she mentions:
Anthropologie Madewell J. Crew Banana Republic Gap Urban Outfitters Styledentity Wish ATL Adida's Nike Fe Noel Free PeopleFollow Mecca on Instagram!
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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 affecting her style, leaning into comfort, why she considers style to be a journey, not a destination, and much more.
In this episode she mentions:
Net-A-Porter Maison Margiela Shopbop Mango Cos & Other StoriesFollow Kemi on Instagram and Twitter!
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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 Little Thing Fashion Nova ASOS Akira Amazon Target Foot Locker Lack of ColorFollow Tinea on Instagram here and here!
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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 as a Social Worker, the role her hair plays in her style, why knowing your inner self is key to style, and much more.
In this episode she mentions:
Goorin Brothers Shady Days Hats Poshmark Nuuly Free People Hutch ZaraFollow Kim on Instagram!
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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 NYCFollow Khleo on Instagram and Tik Tok!
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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 mentions:
Na-kd Mara Hoffman Tiffany BattleFollow Courtney on Instagram !
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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 she mentions:
H&M
Zara
Micas
Commense
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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 early start of making clothes, and much more.
In this episode she mentions:
J. Crew
Cos
Banana Republic
Zara
Louis Vuitton
Walmart
The Frankie Shop
3.1 Philip Lim
Michael Kors
Miu Miu
Saint Laurent
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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 can make any outfit, enjoying in-person shopping opportunities, trends she's currently loving, the Fashion In Color book, some of her favorite designer collabs, the struggle of having long legs, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Charles Harbison x Banana Republic
Vogue
Harper’s Bazaar
Sergio Hudson
K.NGSLEY
Balmain
Brandon Blackwood
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Shopbop
Macy’s
Fe Noel
HFR & Co.
Nike x Lebron James
Tommy Hilfiger
Timberland x Jimmy Choo
LVMH
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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 modest and sexy, dressing for your body, and much more!
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In this episode, she mentions:
Mango
ASOS
Amazon
Louis Vuitton
Balenciaga
Walmart
Goodwill
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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 love of thrifting, finding things that fit, as a plus-size woman, what makes style the dopest part of you, and much more!
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In this episode, she mentions:
Buffalo Exchange
Retrospect Vintage
Poshmark
Ebay
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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 times are hard, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Zara
H&M
Poshmark
Ebay
Mercari
Felicia Faye Vintage
Kayy's Thrifty
Shop Brooklyn Doll
Threads of Vintage
Story Behind The Look
Unconventional Beauty
Jewel's Vintage Closet
Sunglasses Spot (hit or miss)
Zeelool
Vooglam
Zenni
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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 known for great shoes at her architecture firm, how and why Black women are the shit, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Virgil Abloh
Teyana Taylor
Aleali May
Sandro Paris
Zara
Burlington
Scotch and Soda
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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 neutrals, a trend that isn't for her, shifting to a quality over quantity mindset, being a representation of curvy Black women, the importance of authenticity, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Vanity Fair
Cosmopolitan
Good Housekeeping
Architectural Digest
Tom Ford
Abercrombie
American Eagle
Express
Free People
Boohoo
Missguided
Nasty Gal
Diish
New Look
I Saw It First
Sam Edelman
Vince Camuto
DSW
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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 more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Zara
The Frankie Shop
Manière De Voir
Farfetch
Saks
Uniqlo
Abercrombie
Cos
H&M
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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 a rebel with her workplace style, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Nordstrom Rack
TJ Maxx
Marshalls
Goodwill
Target
Zara
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Saks Off Fifth
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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 jeans, the benefit of shopping multi-brand retailers, how transitioning careers allowed her to be more creative, why it's important for Black women (and people) to use style to take up space, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Shopbop
Saks Fifth Avenue
Revolve
The Outnet
Yoox
Rachel Comey
Ganni
Khoi
Duruyeh
Abercrombie
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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, the impact of going to public school in NYC, building a designer shoe collection, why she’s focused on buying things she loves, starting from within to develop great style, and much more!
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In this episode she mentions:
Bergdorf Goodman
Saks Fifth Avenue
Neiman Marcus
Net-A-Porter
The Outnet
Matches
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