Style Diaries Decoded Podcast™

"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 intimidating, and it’s an extension of your personality and mood, so think wisely. Whether it’s a Color Wheel or a Feeling Wheel, the colors you select for your personal and business life can convey a message. Get excited, this is PERFECT timing for Springtime in the DMV and beyond!P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk about new topics. Let's build this style community!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 latest style developments that have made the industry inclusive, supported body positivity, and you know we had to add in that extra tip..Tailoring! Are you ready?P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk about new topics. Let's build this style community!Support Black-owned business! Check out the “Zerina” Thigh-High boots as seen worn by Adrienne on the episodeStay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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’ Revolution, Emerging Brand Entrepreneurs are now able to have a more intimate, face-paced relationship with their customers, increasing brand love, loyalty, and respect. Did we mention the best part? You get a stylist! You get a stylist! You get a stylist! What was once seen as a High Luxury experience has now been brought to the everyday shopper. Join us as we break down the here and now of it all, and help bridge the gap between what’s tarnished, and what’s looking very golden in the Fashion Tech space.P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk about new topics. Let's build this style community!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 and of our clients, and things that we've observed as Style Experts. So, if you feel like you are in a mental place where you need to seek guidance, definitely reach out to mental health practitioners.P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk about new topics. Let's build this style community!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 one before listening to this episode). In this episode, we're going to share a little bit of our personal story, what we've been through during this time, and some solutions that we found for ourselves as stylists. Disclaimer! We are not licensed clinicians. Everything we’re sharing is based on our personal experiences and of our clients, and things that we've observed as Style Experts. So, if you feel like you are in a mental place where you need to seek guidance, definitely reach out to mental health practitioners.P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk about new topics. Let's build this style community! Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 not licensed clinicians. Everything we’re sharing is based on our personal experiences and of our clients, and things that we've observed as Style Experts. So, if you feel like you are in a mental place where you need to seek guidance, definitely reach out to mental health practitioners.P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk about new topics. Let's build this style community!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 it doesn't align with who you are & how you feel about the trend?  Listen to these hot-takes & learn how to NOT drink all the kool-aid flavors (a.k.a. trends)! In other words, Be You, Do You, Style You!P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk new topics. Let's build this style community!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 chats you up about Style Influencer & Queen Thrifter Iesha Gilchrist, @Thriftntell , bringing Life Sales, Style Hacks & more! We also obsessed over DC's very own Tisha @elephantinmyroom, Creator & Curator of the Metropolitan Area's #1 Vintage Destination, shared our love for individuality in style, & much more.  We hope this episode inspires you to get thrifting & stretch that coin for longer-lasting wardrobe pieces!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 our carts, & clapped all the way through this episode.The Kemist Store @thekemiststoreThe Black Home @theblackhomeRebelle New York @rebelliousdaisy Cecilia J Collection @thececiliajcollectionFumi the Label @fumithelabelCarlton Yaito @carltonyaitoRockNRemix @Rocknremix_Megan Renee @shop_meganreneeTaylor Nicole Co. @taylornikolecoTéjahn Burnett @tejahnofficialWant to know what these groundbreaking brands all have in common? Individuality, Creativity, Allure, & something we like to call "Flex Appeal"! Celebrate these designers by showing your support this & every month. If you've purchased anything from the above, we'd love to feature you. Tag us on Social so we can see that Flex. Until next time!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 more no-fluff, transparent & thought-provoking episodes to help you OWN your Emerging Brand in 2022! We want to hear from you! Submit your feedback on Season HERE. Love you, mean it! xoxo,Adrienne & FabienneStay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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, help you read the room & explore a few personal experiences that have shaped us along the way. Lessons Learned right? This week’s Cultural Translator is @noblecausemetics! Get into this Philanthropic Cosmetics line & learn how CEO Ashley is changing the world of makeup one lipgloss & lipstick, at a time! Visit Noble Causemetics to donate to a heroic cause supporting breast cancer through Young Survivor Coalition.Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

A wise man once said, " I just want a Picasso in my casa.." JAY-ZDo 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 giving you legit Style Cheat Codes to save that $$$$, & helping you add value to your closet.Black Friday & Cyber Monday can feel like a whole scam, BUT not with what we've packed in a nice gift box for you. Pull up a chair to Intentional Shopping 101. Learn how to avoid buying microwave clothing via (some)Fast Fashion brands, decipher what is & what isn't considered an investment piece, & feel fancy with your friends when you quote acronyms like ROI & CPW in your Style Group Chat. Get ready to drop the mic! P.S. - We shared cringeworthy Wardrobe Pet Peeves & there's homework. We'd love to give you an A++ by hearing from you directly HERE. Your answers could be reviewed on the show! Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 VIBES?Introducing two Wonderful Ladies...Danielle FlowersInstagram - @amberirisphotoBrand Photographer, Content Strategist, & Cheerleader for Women on the Journey of  Building Their BrandsHeather CampbellInstagram - @imageconciergeChief Makeup Artist + Beauty Activist with The Image Concierge, LLC, helping “do-it-all” women of color invest in top-quality beauty & self-care experiencesGet into the gems, we guarantee you'll press Pause, Remind, & Replay on this episode ;).Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 team. Pour a glass of your favorite wine, curate that cocktail, and press PLAY. Cheers!*P.S. - This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Mini Series*Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 provide key examples of when things just don't give what they're supposed to give.Last but not least, the next Cultural Translator feature making moves in the Fashion Industry is Keya Martin, Founder & Artistic Director of @Keeyahri, a groundbreaking Women's Footwear brand. You MUST experience it for yourself. Learn about the story behind and you'll see why she is the reason for the shoe season.Real Women, Real Talk, No Fluff. Let's go!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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. Real Women, Real Talk, No Fluff. Let's go!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 you;) for a more one-on-one visual experience as we share a few things we're pretty excited for in the next few months!P.S. - We want to hear from you! Let's keep in touch. Let's talk new topics. Let's build this style community!Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*

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 year’s first Cultural Translator (27:51), queue up your Amazon cart!This week’s Cultural Translator is Dawnn Karen’s book “Dress Your Best Life”. Dive into this amazing resource and discover your unique style story, how to become a smarter shopper, & embrace your own standard of beauty! Break down Dawn's journey of mastering the science of Fashion Psychology, teaching at the Fashion Institute of Technology & understanding the meaning of "when you look good, you feel good!"Stay connected with Adrienne and Fabienne: Instagram - @stylediariesdecoded, @curatedstylesbyadrienne, @iamfabiami YouTube - Style Diaries Decoded YouTube Channel Web - Style Diaries Decoded Send your questions & feedback to: contact@stylediariesdecoded.com Join the Decoded Squad, stay tapped in! Want to join the conversation? Be a Guest on the Podcast *Remember to Share, Subscribe, Rate, & Review!*