Black Style Anecdotes Podcast Rocquelle Porch

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  Visit Keresse’s website. Follow Keresse on Instagram and Tik Tok!
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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  Follow Mecca on Instagram! 
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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 Follow Kemi on Instagram and Twitter!
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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 Follow Tinea on Instagram here and here!
 
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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 Follow Kim on Instagram!
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