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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 Connect with Angel on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Substack Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube. Shop BSA merch for yourself or a friend! Follow, subscribe, and share the podcast with the people in your life. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review to help more listeners discover the stories Black women tell through style.

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 Connect with Hannah on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube. Shop BSA merch for yourself or a friend! Follow, subscribe, and share the podcast with the stylish people in your life. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review to help more listeners discover the stories Black women tell through style.

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 Follow Lakeia on her style page or her music page. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Watch BSA episodes on YouTube; Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend.  Watch episodes of BSA on YouTube. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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. Follow Vanessa on Instagram, and visit her website. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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    Follow Ticara on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and TikTok. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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 Follow Deidre on Instagram and TikTok. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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:
 Gucci Eloquii Pretty Little Thing Fashion Nova Jacquemus Follow Jerica on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter.   Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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.
  Follow Shardé on Instagram and YouTube! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter.  Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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 Follow Brittiny on Instagram and TikTok!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter.   Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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 Follow Cassandra on Instagram and TikTok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

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)   Follow Carmen on Instagram, Youtube, Threads, and Tik Tok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA products!

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! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

Support Black Style Anecdotes by joining BSA+.  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* 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.   Purchase your copy of Black In Fashion. Follow Tonya on Instagram and LinkedIn, and visit her website! Check out WWD's website amd Instagram. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

*Support Black Style Anecdotes by Joining BSA+.  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* 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. Listen to Tori's original episode. In this episode she mentions: COMMENSE Urban Revivo Julia Vaughn COS Target If You Dare Accessories Amazon Follow Tori on Instagram, Youtube, and Threads! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!