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Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

Rocquelle Washington

Black women are the architects of style. We set trends and everyone else follows. Join me each week as I chat with stylish Black women about everything from their earliest style memory, to how their career affects their style, to their current favorite style trends, and much more!

arts fashion & beauty

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51:26

Developing A Style Uniform, Fashion vs. Personal...

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2024/07/25

In this episode I converse with Samantha Elise about the silent confidence of style, how her background as a ballerina impacts her style, working with and wearing unexpected brands, why it’s important for Black people to be able to see themselves in all types of clothing and brands, how living in different cities has affected her style choices, the key to having a personal style that feels effortless, growing up Black with a white family, style as a means of rebellion, the importance of

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46:01

Classic Pieces, A Legacy of Style, Sizing as a...

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2024/07/18

In this episode I speak to Sicily Stewart about mixing minimalism, trends, and classics, a 90’s prank that sticks out as her earliest style memory, the impact of a fashion class in high school, which character(s) from the show "Girlfriends" she most identified with, having a style that is realistic and attainable, wearing pieces from her grandmothers’ closets, alternatives for blazers in the warmer months, shopping brands that offer tall and other sizing options, dressing for your confidence, and

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38:47

Effortlessly Cool Style, Dressing A Curvy Bottom,...

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2024/07/04

In this episode, I chat with Jewelry Designer and Spin Instructor, Ashley White about why she considers style to be a type of armor, making clothes for her dolls, as a girl, the convenience of oversized clothing, the impact of how her grandmother used to dress, why she loves watching NBA tunnel outfits, the versatility of dresses, what celebrities inspire her, the style choice behind her first fight, where to get good athleisure, trying to be more sustainable with her shopping, being true to

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35:17

A Love of Color, Shopping Internationally,...

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2024/06/27

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

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32:03

Maximalist Style, Intrinsic Inspiration, Embracing...

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2024/06/20

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:

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38:40

Colorful Style, Determining Your Narrative, Style...

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2024/06/13

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

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47:50

Changing Style, Growing Up In Barbados, Creating From...

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2024/04/04

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,

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46:46

Playful Style, Creating Clothes, A Love of Black...

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2024/03/28

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,

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43:55

External Expression, Being a Sneaker Enthusiast, A...

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2024/03/21

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

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31:58

Casual Chic Style, A Love of Denim, Creating...

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2024/03/14

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,

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33:43

Being An Envelope Pusher, Comfortable Style, The...

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2024/03/07

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 Follow Tinea on Instagram

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36:26

A Love of Hats, Style As Self-Awareness, Taking...

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2024/02/29

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,

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37:42

Style As A Visual Resume, Experimentation, Making...

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2024/02/22

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 Follow Khleo on Instagram and Tik Tok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share

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38:20

Being a Vintage Girl, Old Tv Shows As Inspiration,...

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2024/02/15

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 Battle Follow Courtney on Instagram ! Give this episode a

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34:08

Colorful Style, Gravitating Towards Dresses, Shopping...

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2024/02/08

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 Follow Kimberly on Instagram and Tik Tok! Give this

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46:15

Elevated Style, Buying Long-lasting Pieces, Wearing...

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2024/02/01

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

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33:00

City Chic Style, A Wardrobe Of Black Designers, Using...

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2023/09/14

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

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47:45

Individualized Style, A Love Of Jazz, Luxurious...

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2023/09/07

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! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA

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34:27

Soulful Style, Cultured Home Decor, Tailoring, And...

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2023/08/31

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

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33:16

Colorful Style, A Trinidadian Background, Daring To...

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2023/08/24

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! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with

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