Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

Support Black Style Anecdotes by joining BSA+ [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/about-bsa-plus].  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this special bonus episode I chat with Women’s Wear Daily [https://wwd.com/] Archives Editor, Tonya Blazio-Licorish [https://tonyablaziolicorish.com/] about her WWD book, Black In Fashion [https://www.unionsquareandco.com/9781454952060/black-in-fashion-by-wwd/] 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 [https://www.unionsquareandco.com/9781454952060/black-in-fashion-by-wwd/]. Follow Tonya on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tonymbl/] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-blazio-licorish/], and visit her website [https://tonyablaziolicorish.com/]! Check out WWD's website [https://wwd.com/] amd Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wwd/?hl=en]. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-style-anecdotes-podcast/id1535670135] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YyYFeyCJVIOnfGFcxnwKf], and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blackstyleanecdotes/], and Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/blackstyleanecdotes/]. Shop BSA merch [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/shop-bsa]!

*Support Black Style Anecdotes by Joining BSA+ [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/about-bsa-plus].  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this season 13 finale episode, I kiki with my friend Tori Hervey [https://www.instagram.com/theartystictype] about, how she played a role in Black Style Anecdotes [https://blackstyleanecdotes.com] 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 [https://sites.libsyn.com/301727/episode-1-tori-hervey]. In this episode she mentions: COMMENSE [https://thecommense.com/] Urban Revivo [https://urbanrevivo.com/?_gl=1*uc7cgs*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGDQnyULXx_rV7-MEZy6nyw9nELabVtrbVhIRtAESZGC3lGrUm8t-yRoCY94QAvD_BwE] Julia Vaughn [https://juliavaughn.com/] COS [https://www.cos.com/en_usd/index.html] Target [https://www.target.com/] If You Dare Accessories [https://www.instagram.com/ifyoudare.accessories/?hl=en] Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/] Follow Tori on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theartystictype], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@theartystictypeTORI], and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@theartystictype]! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-style-anecdotes-podcast/id1535670135] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YyYFeyCJVIOnfGFcxnwKf], and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blackstyleanecdotes/], and Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/blackstyleanecdotes/]. Shop BSA merch [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/shop-bsa]!

In this episode, I converse with Ashley Carter [https://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis] 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. Listen to Ashley’s original episode [https://sites.libsyn.com/301727/episode-6-ashley-c] In this episode she mentions: Target [https://www.target.com/] Pretty Little Thing [https://www.prettylittlething.us/] Boohoo [https://www.boohoo.com/] J. Crew [https://www.jcrew.com/ie/] Follow Ashley on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamfabellis]! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-style-anecdotes-podcast/id1535670135] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YyYFeyCJVIOnfGFcxnwKf], and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blackstyleanecdotes/], and Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/blackstyleanecdotes/]. Shop BSA merch [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/shop-bsa]!

*Support Black Style Anecdotes by Joining BSA+ [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/about-bsa-plus].  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this episode, I chat with Cassidy Edwards [https://www.instagram.com/cassidyonthegram/?hl=en] about how she centers comfort and versatility in creating a functional yet stylish wardrobe, being inspired by street photography and music culture, shopping from small businesses, what she benefits from engaging in style consultation sessions with me (no I didn't pay her to talk about this, lol), breaking her Amazon addiction and shifting from fast fashion, incorporating sneakers in her work looks, the importance of feeling good in what you wear, how stepping outside her comfort zone leads to new creative possibilities, and more. Listen to Cassidy’s original episode [https://sites.libsyn.com/301727/episode-3]. In this episode she mentions: Mifland [https://mifland.com/] Be A Good Person [https://www.beagoodperson.com/] Rello [https://cherrymountain.com/collections/all] END. [https://www.endclothing.com/us] Dios [https://diosbrand.com/] Say Nikko [https://www.instagram.com/say.nikko/?hl=en] Salina, Sincerely [https://www.instagram.com/salina_sincerely/?hl=en] Not Your Average Jane [https://www.instagram.com/notyouraveragejane_/?hl=en] Tayla Santos [https://www.instagram.com/taylasnts/?hl=en] Su Casa [https://www.instagram.com/su.casa_/?hl=en] Follow Cassidy on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cassidyonthegram/?hl=en] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/], and sign up for her newsletter [https://yo-youre-on-mute.beehiiv.com/subscribe]! Schedule a mini style session [https://calendly.com/considermelovely/15-min-style-session] with me. :-) Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-style-anecdotes-podcast/id1535670135] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YyYFeyCJVIOnfGFcxnwKf], and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blackstyleanecdotes/], and Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/blackstyleanecdotes/]. Shop BSA merch [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/shop-bsa]!

In this episode, I talk to the woman who inspired this season of recap episodes, Ashley Griffin [https://theinspiredi.com/], about embracing authenticity in her wardrobe, especially in the corporate world, how travel influences her style, why Ayo Edibiri and Rihanna are among her style faves, not paying full price for designer pieces, viewing clothes that don’t “fit” as an opportunity, instead of a challenge, being true to oneself and one’s style as a Black woman, and more.  Listen to Ashley’s original episode [https://sites.libsyn.com/301727/episone-8]. In this episode she mentions: Rick Owens [https://www.rickowens.eu/en/US] Dries Van Noten [https://www.driesvannoten.com/en-us] Neiman Marcus Last Call [https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/sale-all-sale-cat56750744] Bergdorf Goodman [https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/] Zevelyn Jean [https://zevelynjean.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopItv5A2-MAtFbJ0UBMP0AJK721ZA_6zmR0Hz3BTxiVKTm1uP5f] SUK [https://www.shopsuk.net/] The Real Real [https://www.therealreal.com/] SSENSE [https://www.ssense.com/en-us] Absolutely Fabrics [https://absolutelyfabrics.com/] Puppets and Puppets [https://puppetsandpuppets.com/collections/shop-all?srsltid=AfmBOoqOM3Iil629u4ZKBPHKpnmK8FFTJ-_BjNmwNwTcCPY90Cc6lE9B] MEDEA [https://medea.world/pages/bags] Washington Ave. [https://shopwashingtonave.com/] H&M [https://www2.hm.com/en_us/index.html] Christopher John Rogers [https://christopherjohnrogers.com/] Diotima [https://diotima.world/] Bianca Saunders [https://biancasaunders.com/] Follow Ashley on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredi/?hl=en]!    Join BSA+ [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/about-bsa-plus] for special merch, bonus content, and more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-style-anecdotes-podcast/id1535670135] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YyYFeyCJVIOnfGFcxnwKf], and share it with a friend. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blackstyleanecdotes/], and Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/blackstyleanecdotes/]. Shop BSA merch [https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/shop-bsa]!