Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

In this season 15 finale episode, I sit down in person with ChasItie Lindsay to talk about her effortless style, the story clothes tell, and learning to dress for yourself. From trying to recreate T-Boz's iconic look from TLC's "Creep" video as a young girl to embracing a tomboy-chic aesthetic today, Chasitie shares how her style has evolved and why comfort and freedom are at the center of it all.

Chasitie reminds us that personal style is about more than clothes. It's an opportunity for Black women to express themselves, inspire one another, and contribute to culture. We get into her love for oversized shirts, baggy ripped jeans, sneakers, and hats, plus how her style has evolved through different seasons, the challenge of figuring out what to wear for special occasions, and more.

In this episode she mentions:

• Daily Threads
• Zara
• Versace Dylan

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In this episode, I speak to Chloé Jjárrí about how her personal style reflects her identity, life experiences, and family's creative legacy. From experimenting with color, texture, and silhouettes to finding a treasured Issey Miyake top while vintage shopping in Japan, Chloé explains why she values quality and individuality over labels. We reflect on generational sewing traditions, the cultural significance of how Black people present themselves, how getting dressed can be an act of joy, confidence, and resistance, and more.

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In this episode, I converse with Joy-Ann Richards (@partofj) about her edgy and interesting style, growing up in Jamaica and being influenced by American tv, and shopping secondhand and vintage. She shares how she finds inspiration through social media without losing her individuality, her most treasured piece, how her mother shaped her understanding of style and, more

In this episode she mentions:

• The RealReal
• SSENSE
• Zara
• Not A Normal Market
• Tabis
• SheeShooWoo
• Uniqlo
• Cartier Santos
• Baby Phat

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In this episode, I talk to artist, Kyndacee Harris (@kyndacee) talks about getting to a point where you feel good with your style, finding creative ways to make trends and classic pieces her own, and a newfound love for jeans. She shares her love of preppy style, thrifted finds, oversized button-downs, capris, and statement pieces while reflecting on how becoming a full-time artist and embracing her identity have shaped the way she dresses. We also talk about Black women using personal style as a form of self-expression, storytelling, representation, and more.

In this episode she mentions:

Acne Studios

GAP x Victoria Beckham

Brooks Brothers

Isabel Marant

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In this episode, I talk to Angel (@angel_edme) about her eclectic, mood-driven style, finding inspiration everywhere from New York City street style to menswear, art, flowers, and other cultures. We chat about matching sets (she reminded me that I need a set or two), colorful prints, sustainability and rewearing clothes, and what it means for Black women to confidently express themselves through personal style. Angel also shares why you don't have to wait for confidence before trying something new…you can build confidence by simply taking the first step.

In this episode she mentions:

LR3

Ruks A La Mode

Selkie

ASOS

Lucy & Yak

MSO Lagos

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In this episode I converse with creative director and style enthusiast Hannah Griffin (@humblehearthann) about personal style, confidence, creativity, and why Black women have always had a heritage of putting it on. From childhood fashion experiments with comforters-as-couture to styling coworkers for vacation and building a wardrobe rooted in individuality, Hannah shares her journey of embracing style as a form of self-expression.

The conversation explores everything from thrifting and travel-inspired fashion to dating as an introvert with bold style, navigating getting dressed, as a tall woman, the freedom of showing up authentically in every room, and so much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Farm Rio

Nuuly

Simon Miller

Spanx

Zara

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In this season 15 opening episode, I chat with Lakeia (@_oohlalaland) about finding freedom through personal style, experimenting with color, and learning to truly wear your pieces. We talk about her childhood fashion memories in Brooklyn, her love of statement pieces and thrifting, how living in Paris has influenced her style, shopping more intentionally from Black-owned and African designers, dressing as a Black American woman abroad, and why personal style should create joy, not comparison.

In this episode, she mentions:

Zara

Mango

ASOS

Parfois

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In this brief episode of Black Style Anecdotes, I check in with some updates on why it's been a year since the last season, where I've been sharing new(ish) content, the upcoming season of BSA, and more!

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In this season 14 finale episode, I converse with Vanessa Petersen about how moving to Denmark affected her style, the importance of having a creative outlet, how her mom got her into thrifting, and designing wearable art. She shares how style has become her personal signature, why bringing culture into predominantly white spaces matters, how having lupus affects her style choices, and more.

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In this episode, I chat with Ticara about her deep love for streetwear, heirloom accessories, and mixing high and low fashion. We talk about evolving personal style as a form of cultural expression, a nostalgic deep dive into 2000s fashion, a new appreciation for skirts, how she shops smart by tracking wardrobe gaps, magazine archives as inspiration, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Louis Vuitton

Akira

Walmart

Rainbow

Maison Margiela

Ganni

Nordstrom

Ron Louis

Prgrssn

Joe Freshgoods

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In this episode, I talk to Deidre about how growing up in a style-conscious household shaped her love for personal presentation, why she's drawn to timeless pieces, and being inspired by New York street style. From bold accessories to unforgettable coats, Deidre shares how she developed her love for fashion and why getting dressed is a joyful, artistic act for her.

Deidre discusses the role of storytelling in style, how she balances inspiration and originality, why fashion is an emotional and intellectual experience—not just a visual one, eBay tips, and more.

In this episode, she mentions:

Kai Collective

eBay

The RealReal

Luar

Brandon Blackwood

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In this episode of Black Style Anecdotes, I chitchat with the effortlessly stylish Jerica—a self-described "street chic" style queen whose fashion sense blends edge, femininity, and function. Jerica shares how growing up watching BET and 106 & Park influenced her fashion curiosity, why she's passionate about intentional styling over fast trends, and how being a curvy woman shapes her creativity and confidence. Together, we talk church hats, creative accessorizing, statement jackets, the power of feeling beautiful—even while running errands, and more.

In this episode she mentions:

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Gucci

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Eloquii

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Pretty Little Thing

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Fashion Nova

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Jacquemus

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In this episode I chat with Shardé about creative expression, Hollywood glamour, and how motherhood has shaped her personal style journey. From her love of estate sales and DIY fashion to the empowering influence of figures like Dapper Dan and Daniel Roseberry, Shardé shares what it means to dress with intention, how fashion emotionally connects with culture and identity, her travel finds from Japan, moder-day inspirations, and more.

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In this episode, I chat with Brittiny about how she incorporates a chill element to her edgy and cool style and how Black people naturally exude style. Brittiny opens up about her earliest style memory (basketball shorts and baby heels!), her favorite piece in her wardrobe, shopping online vs. in person, how work impacts (but doesn't limit) her wardrobe , why quiet luxury doesn't quite fit into her expressive Black style, and much more. In this episode, she mentions:

Nordstrom

ModeSens

JW Anderson

Vogue Runway

H&M

GAP

Moschino

Chanel

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In this episode, I talk to Cassandra about how she's redefining casual chic with a side of sass. Cassandra opens up about discovering her personal style as a tall, plus-size teen, and how her grandmother's elegance continues to inspire her today. We talk about Cassandra's favorite brands, style icons, navigating fashion as a Black woman, shopping challenges for tall girls, treating everyday like a fashion show, and much more.

In this episode, she mentions:

Gap

ASOS

Ganni

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In this episode I chat with Carmen, a style-savvy creative whose wardrobe is rooted in nostalgia, intention, and secondhand gems. Carmen shares her evolution from sketching fashion in middle school to cultivating a signature look grounded in self-expression, comfort, and thrifted treasures. She talks about why she's been shopping exclusively secondhand for the last year, and why personal style—especially for Black women—is a powerful form of self-love and visibility, her go-to outfit formula, and much more!

In this episode she mentions:

Washington Ave

Hanifa

Brandon Blackwood

Depop

Poshmark

Ashley Griffin (@theinspiredi)

Ms. Kaye (@slaymskaye)

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In this special mini episode of Black Style Anecdotes, I check in with some life updates and what's ahead for the podcast. I reflect on an unexpected six-month break (hint: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!), talk about why BSA Plus is no more, expanding BSA to other platforms, the upcoming season 14 episodes and more.

Tune in to hear what's been happening behind the scenes, why pivots are part of the process, and how I'm pushing BSA, and myself, forward.

In this episode I mention the BSA YouTube channel, pictures from my wedding here and here, and my video wedding series!

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In this special bonus episode I chat with Women's Wear Daily Archives Editor, Tonya Blazio-Licorish about her WWD book, Black In Fashion and her personal style. Tonya is a fashion historian, author, and archivist, so it was a treat to do a deep dive into the intersection of style, history, and Black culture with her. We discuss the Women's Wear Daily archive and how it sheds light on untold stories of Black influence in fashion. From Josephine Baker's early impact on hosiery trends to the evolution of streetwear, the conversation explores how fashion has always been a powerful tool for Black self-expression and cultural movement. Tune in to hear about pivotal moments, influential figures, how Black designers and creatives continue to shape the fashion world today, and more. Plus, discover Tonya's personal style journey, her favorite vintage finds, and the importance of wearing what makes you feel happy.

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Check out WWD's website amd Instagram.

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In this season 13 finale episode, I kiki with my friend Tori Hervey about, how she played a role in Black Style Anecdotes coming to be, her transformative personal style journey, blending masculine elements with feminine curves, finding confidence in her body, using style as an empowering tool for self-expression, letting her wardrobe reflect who she truly is, creating her minimal street chic style, balancing fast fashion and timeless pieces, three principles for unlocking your own personal style, and more.

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In this episode she mentions:

COMMENSE

Urban Revivo

Julia Vaughn

COS

Target

If You Dare Accessories

Amazon

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In this episode, I converse with Ashley Carter about her use of classic pieces in edgy looks, being inspired by tv shows that feature black women, the challenges of shopping as a plus size woman, the decline of diversity in mainstream retail, one of her go to stores for wide shoes, using fashion for self-expression, retailers that sell plus-size but don't advertise it, and more.

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In this episode she mentions:

Target

Pretty Little Thing

Boohoo

J. Crew

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