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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