Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Temi Oladipupo about style being an extension of you, always loving fashion and style, being inspired by brands, growing up in Nigeria, having a shopping addiction (don't we all? lol), barrel jeans, her unexpected mix of style crushes, focusing on being more sustainable and fiscally conscious, holding brands accountable for inclusivity and representation, how being a nurse affects her style, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Andrea Iyamah

Hanifa

Kai Collective

Udo-Aku

Yaura Fashion

CIAO by CC

D'iyanu

Ofuure

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In this episode, I chat with Nkem Isede about why she thinks style is like pizza, incorporating more casual items into her style, feeling like a love of fashion is innate but not getting into style until later in life, not following trends, Rihanna as a longtime style crush, the accessory that can change any outfit, the importance of reading reviews when shopping online, why she has a solution for any style challenge, radiating confidence from within, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

ASOS

Zara

H&M

SHEIN

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In this season 12 opening episode, I talk to Artist, Reyna Noriega, about style speaking without using words, not worrying about what others think, a style memory centered on baggy clothes, shopping for pieces she loves, going back to your inner child, through style, why she likes to follow designers and stylists, her love of interesting accessories, the challenge of mixing colors and prints, why Black deserve to show up boldly, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Jacquemus {Silver Pochette Bag}

Cult Gaia

Oseree Feather Set

Hanifa

Farm Rio

The Attico

AREA

Saks

Neiman Marcus

MyTheresa

Net-A-Porter

Alanna

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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 & Soda

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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 People

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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 Stories

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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 Color

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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
• Zara

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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 NYC

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