In this season 12 finale episode I converse with Sabra Johnson about personal style as an authentic expression of identity, embracing the full spectrum of fashion, daring to be different, how early influences shape her sartorial choices, the impact of cultural norms on her style evolution and how she broke free to explore her creativity, curating a diverse wardrobe, her favorite smaller designers, showing up authentically in the workplace and giving others “permission” to do the same, using Instagram to document her style, growing into a love of socks, why you should play in your closet, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Ralph Lauren

Zac Posen

Tory Burch

Bruce Glen

Veronica Beard

Alice and Olivia

Scraps and Delicacies

Elaine and George

Office of Angela Scott

Stuart Weitzman

Sergio Hudson

AART NYC Hats

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In this episode I talk to Jasmine Johnson about style being a reflection of one's mood and identity, the staple pieces that define individual looks, wearing boots year-round, the joy of mixing and matching trends to create something truly unique, playful dress-up sessions in her momma's closet, the importance of confidence in self-expression, why her hairstyle needs to go with her outfit, experimenting with trends, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Zara

H&M

Neiman Marcus

Free People

Nordstrom

Goodwill

Rotate

New Balance

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In this episode I speak to Mia Lorick about why the kind of day you’re having should affect your style, the evolution of her style as a lawyer, growing up in New York and moving to Houston, how her dance background helped her come to appreciate her curves, her mom in orange lipstick, being inspired by what she would do differently in outfits she sees, why Kim Kardashian is one of her style crushes, buying luxury items that aren’t trendy, embracing what makes her different, and much more.

In this episode she mentions:

Theory

Levi's

Spanx

Eliza J

Favorite Daughter

Nordstrom

Zara

Balenciaga

Fendi

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