Earlier this month, we chatted about all things style with wardrobe stylist, Darron Leake (a.k.a @lemar_moda_ on Twitter). We discussed our style perspectives, essential items, and tips for defining your style and decluttering your closet.
The questions:
Highlights from our chat:
I'll be peeking in y'all closet like...@blkminimalists @Lemar_Moda_ #blkminchat #blackminimalists pic.twitter.com/QUJ4aZzP7e
— CluelessCurl (@CluelessCurl) March 23, 2016
On personal style:
@blkminimalists formal & classy one day, urban & casual the next. Sometimes I find ways to mix both & wear it simultaneously
— LeMar Bambino (@Lemar_Moda_) April 7, 2016
@blkminimalists @Lemar_Moda_ For me style is a feeling or attitude. My personal style is practical, but a little edgy. #blkminchat
— Yolanda V Acree (@YolandaVAcree) April 7, 2016
I think my style has def evolved. I'm I live w the basics. Simplicity is my new style. #blkminchat https://t.co/y7RZCIpDhj
— Wilsar™ (@CallMeWilsar) April 7, 2016
On essential items:
Black pants, brown skirts, white + blue button up. It changes depending on the season. #blkminchat https://t.co/v4n2e6YXMM
— Wilsar™ (@CallMeWilsar) April 7, 2016
@blkminimalists A3: Dark wash jeans. #blkminchat
— Nyasha Junior (@NyashaJunior) April 7, 2016
Tips for decluttering your closet:
I remember those days.
— CluelessCurl (@CluelessCurl) April 7, 2016
Tip: If you have two or more of the same things get rid of it. #blkminchat https://t.co/dqJeAaUZ4r
@blkminimalists you find your definitive style once you find what works for you & what you feel 100% comfortable wearing anytime
— LeMar Bambino (@Lemar_Moda_) April 7, 2016
On staying stylish within a budget:
@blkminimalists @Lemar_Moda_ A6: First start with a budget, lol. Also look for ways to upcycle what you already have. #blkminchat
— Yolanda V Acree (@YolandaVAcree) April 8, 2016
@blkminimalists you'll find all sorts of interesting clothes to wear at good prices at thrift stores #blkminchat
— LeMar Bambino (@Lemar_Moda_) April 7, 2016
@blkminimalists @Lemar_Moda_ you can't be a minimalist and shop at thrift stores. How can I see with all that stuff. Clutter
— OrangeCustard (@OrangeCustardD) April 8, 2016
@blkminimalists thanks for having me & giving me the opportunity to talk about my expertise! #blkminchat
— LeMar Bambino (@Lemar_Moda_) April 8, 2016
Thanks to everyone who joined in the chat and thanks to Darron Leake who guest hosted. Everyone offered a lot of great tips and we got some good questions about decluttering also. To read the full conversation and all the #blkminchat tweets, click here.
Our next chat will be on Minimalist Travel in May and our guest host will be Charmaine Griffin of hellocharmaine.com. Also, stay tuned for my Black Minimalists interview with Charmaine coming out in May.
