Send us a text "The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you." Coco Chanel said it best. Color Therapy, a.k.a. Chromotherapy is SUPER therapeutic, and selecting the right color for your lovely hue and body shape. Listen in as we walk you through tips on how to infuse new colors into your wardrobe, and get ready for a little interactive fun on our Instagram for this episode! Transitional Color Fusing (a new term coined by yours truly) doesn’t have to be scary or i...

Send us a text Has the Fashion world graduated from judging folks for their body shape? Has the industry been held accountable for not being size-inclusive? Back in the day (which wasn’t too long ago), there were so many parameters around what was considered the ‘sample size’, who was categorized as overweight, and so on. Let’s be real, all of those rules and regs DO NOT fit the average sized person in America! Walk with us on this episode as we travel back in time and speed it up to the late...

Send us a text Old School, New School, the Fashion Industry needs to know this! Fashion & Technology are finally starting to merge, and we’re so excited to bring this topic to you. What was the latest techy thing you saw in Fashion that made you go “whoooa!”? If it made you run to place something in your cart for Checkout, then mission accomplished. From live shows that made us wait for the garments from the runway to FINALLY hit the stores, to now experiencing the ‘See, Now, Buy Now’ Rev...

Send us a text You all probably have heard the terminology Purposeful Wardrobe but what does it really mean? In this episode, we're going to unlock the style cheat code on a #purposefulwardrobe. After watching this episode, may you be inspired to build a wardrobe with more thought, intentionality, and sense of purpose so you can move forward with your wardrobe set up on a good foundation! Disclaimer! We are not licensed clinicians. Everything we’re sharing is based on our personal experiences...

Send us a text As a brand, as a CEO, as a coach, as a creative entrepreneur, you don’t feel like yourself most when you’re lacking confidence in yourself and not showing up authentically. Yeah, that is really where it starts. This is part two of The Psychology of Fashion and we're gonna get into the solutions to the style dilemmas that our clients or potential clients, even us, as stylists were facing during the pandemic (which we talked about in part one, so be sure to listen to part o...

Send us a text We are back with a new episode y’all! This is a 2 part episode where we talk about The Psychology of Fashion. Yep, fashion has a direct correlation to Psychology and many of us may not consider that. The clothes we put on everyday tell a story about who we are to the world and this can have a major impact on our emotions and mood. In this episode, we dive into how people are impacted by their own particular wardrobe issues in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Disclaimer! We are ...

Send us a text What does it mean to REALLY love the body you've been blessed with? Style is not one-sided, and if you own your personal style, love & embrace your body, you can stretch your style imagination to heights unimaginable. This episode, we dive into the ethos that every trend and/or garment is not for everybody. Brands have become more size inclusive, but are they really thinking about the consumer's body shape? Are you grabbing onto a trend for the look, even if i...

Send us a text WE ARE BACK & ready to chat it up with you! Where have we been? What have we been up to? As we re-enter a new season of no-fluff Style Chaser conversations with, you MUST know that rest, regrouping, & revamping is absolutely necessary as an entrepreneur in these streets. So, take a quick recap tea time with us as we talk about mindset & priority shifts, give each other flowers, and talk some real ish! Catch us on YouTube (because we love to get dressed for yo...

Send us a text Thrifting, Vintage, Minimalism..what do these all have in common? Sounds like Sustainability, tons of money saved, & an extra unique Personal Style! Whether you are just learning about the "how" of Thrifting, what special vintage pieces catch your eye, or looking to create a more niched down wardrobe, we guarantee that exploring just a taste of the style journeys will expand your mindset on what it truly means to be intentional about your wardrobe. This episode...

Send us a text To celebrate Black History Month, we put some EXTRA love into our Cultural Translator Segment with some of our favorite Black-Owned Businesses in the Fashion & Home Goods Industry! You may have come across them scrolling on your socials, & some may be new to you (don't you love a gooooood find?)... From Footwear to Accessories, to Wallpaper, we've got you covered! Check out our list below to follow them on Instagram & shop online. We Yaaaasssss'd, Ooooo'd, added to...

Send us a text Join us in the 1st episode of Season 2 for a “New Year - New Me” reality check! We explore the common issues alongside the expectations of a new year, & how to navigate those future goals you've been marinating on. Are they realistic or are you being pressured by society to hurry up & do?? Get into it as we discuss the start of the New Year (0:50), evaluate the “New-Year, New-Me” Lie (4:59), share our personal experiences (12:28), & take a deep-dive into this...

Send us a text WOW! It's been an amazing 1st go round of Style Diaries Decoded Podcast, and we have to give a HUGE THANK YOU to you, you & you! From activating the Style Cheat Code to shedding the light on creating your killer Brand Team, it's been one for the books. So, we've gathered all of our favorites snippets from the past months that made us laugh, holler, and hope helped you run to your notepad to add that Decoded Squad gem to your arsenal. We look forward to bringing you mo...

Send us a text If learning from Check the Tribe Y’all taught us anything, we hope you definitely took away the TRUE concept of collaboration. How does it feel when all cylinders are a go? When it looks like too many cooks are in the kitchen? When you don’t make your greatness known? Join us in Episode 7 for an inside look at the good, the bad, & the ugly of how to really have that teamwork make the dream work when adding your name & talent to a creative collective. We check that ego,...

Send us a text A wise man once said, " I just want a Picasso in my casa.." JAY-Z Do you want a meaningless wardrobe or a timeless one? Right on time for the 2021 Holiday Shopping Rush, we've lined out some serious Style Alignment dilemmas that rear their anxious head this time of year. In Episode 6, we're talking straight to your face, no cut cards, because well, we love you Decoded Squad! To celebrate the spirit of giving thanks, we're showing you our appreciation by giv...

Send us a text Get ready for Part 2 of Check the Tribe Y'all! To keep the energy of Part 1 lit, we welcomed two of DMV's very own Black Women CEOs in their respective industries! We talked Service Provider & Client Expectations, Truths vs. Myths, what it looks like to work with a Collaborative Team, shared groundbreaking stories & so much more! We filmed LIVE at CAMPspace®, an amazing Black-Owned Creative Hub, spearheaded by Founder & CEO, Patrice Cameau. Can you say VIBE...

Send us a text In Episode 4, we are helping you understand the assignment! So by now you've already started getting aligned with yourself and your brand, but NOW it's time to build your team! Who gets to ride the wave with you and help you create the best visual version of your brand? We break down the importance of hiring 4 Key Creatives because why not? Loads of research is very necessary, so get into the why and how to budget for a team, as well as what to do once you've established that...

Send us a text Prove to me you got some coordination.. In Episode 3, the Know, Like, & Trust Factor sets the foundation for this gem-dropper. When you aren't truly aligned with yourself and your brand, things can go a little left! So, let's break down what it means to check in with yourself and your business, because duh, they go together! No lies told are told when Adrienne and Fabienne go IN on the most misunderstood issues with Body Shape, go deep about Sizing Psychology and pro...

Send us a text In Episode 2, it's time to tap in & get your Style Head in the game! Join us as we dive into the Client Mindset - the twists, turns, expectations, Fabienne's must-tell client ghosting story & how Adrienne mastered her own expectations as a stylist. It doesn't stop there! That Lone Wolf Mentality? It's blocking you from being fully present in your brand. There's a juicy list of HOW to stay engaged, free yourself from being Admin, Payroll, Accounting, etc.&nb...

Send us a text Welcome to Style Diaries Decoded Podcast! In Episode 1, meet your hosts, Adrienne Russell and Fabienne Ami, as we share how the podcast was born. Get into the meat & potatoes of the podcast's inception, why NOW was a perfect time to shake the Fashion Podcast table, and who we serve. The Style Journey is real, and we've got the Style Cheat Code to prove it! Real Women, Real Talk, No Fluff. Let's go! Support the show Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabi...