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It's like girl chat but a podcast! Tune in as Christa discusses the latest in fashion, art, her career, and culture. It's the perfect escape from reality, so just sit back and Daydream + Listen!
Episodes
Next to fashion, perfume is a passion of mine! Are you a gourmand girly? A floral fan? Or something more obscure? With the rise of and expansion of the fragrance market in the past couple of years, I thought it was fitting to dedicate an entire episode to discussing trends in the perfume world––especially as some of them mirror ongoing fashion trends. Tune in to hear my thoughts on fragrance trends as well as my own personal favori...
From a plethora of windbreakers to quirky power dressing, I break down some of the key trend takeaways from the SS26 Copenhagen Fashion Week Shows!
If you were an aspiring Vogue assistant in the 1990's, it was likely you were going to be quizzed on the latest cultural ephemera. In his new book, Empire of the Elite, author, Michael M. Grynbaum reveals a list of 178 pertinent cultural topics potential applicants were quizzed on. In this week's episode, I go through all 178 items and provide a cheat sheet. Through researching these answers, I discovered new artists, mov...
Are new trends happening ironically or sincerely? Nowadays, it seems like wearing something "ironically" is a way to soft-launch a trend. In this week's episode, I discuss how Gen-Z fashion influencers and tastemakers utilize irony as a mechanism to subtly lead trends into the zeitgeist. Tune in to hear more discussion on this as well as digressions on Pucci Girl Summer, Keds sneakers making a return, and the Perform...
What should the future of luxury fashion look like? What will lead to the end of Labubus and little trinket culture? And what is a gas station affogato? If any of these questions entice you, tune in to this week's episode to hear my breakdown of what has been happening in the fashion and cultural landscape!
Pack your bags, we're going to summer camp this week! Tune in to hear my historical and aesthetic deep dive on all that makes up the American Summer Camp aesthetic!
Put on your brightly colored leotard and turn on your copy of "The Firm" from Susan Harris. In this week's episode, I do a trend analysis and deep dive on the many parallels I've been noticing between modern fitness trends and those popular during the 80's. I'm waiting for Alo or Lulu to release their version of a hi-cut leo and fully re-launch us back into an aerobic-crazed fitness era. Tune in to hea...
A new chapter at Dior has begun to unfold as their new Creative Director, Jonathan Anderson showcases his inaugural collections. This week, the Anderson gave us our first look at his take on Dior with his Summer 2026 Menswear collection. Normally, I am not one to pay too close attention to a Menswear show, but this one particularly caught my eye. Tune into this week's episode to hear my breakdown of this momentous collection a...
As 90's fashion lovers await for the debut of Ryan Murphy's latest limited series, American Love Story, discussion about Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style legacy has re-entered the zeitgeist. In this week's episode of the podcast, I summarize the style and the sartorial impact the late CBK had on the fashion industry. Tune in to learn more about how Carolyn made her mark as an NYC fashion "It" girl in t...
Wearing that outfit instead of saving it for a special occasion, coining a signature name for that smoothie you make every morning, spontaneously going on a quest--these are all examples of ways to make your day to day feel a little more whimsical. In this week's episode, I share some ideas for different ways to add a little more spark to life as well as ways to get out of a creative funk. Tune in to hear all of this and more!
It seems like there is an air of the 2010's looming with emerging music, fashion, and media trends. In this week's episode of the podcast, I unpack all of my predictions for this potential decade revival. Additional discussions include my weekly trend spottings!
How are we half way through 2025!? Consider this episode a check in and a boost of encouragement to get back into your goals for the year. In this week's episode, I share how I've broken down my macro goals for the year into daily, weekly, and monthly habits. I also share this week's trends in my new trend report segment as well as a few of my favorite items from the month of May!
Introducing a new series on the podcast, People You Should Know! The fashion industry is full of incredible talent, and it's important to constantly learn the new names shaping this space. In this first addition, I am highlighting the incredible designer, Claire Sullivan of Miss Claire Sullivan! Tune in to learn about the talented designer outfitting artists like Addison Rae, Charli XCX, and Clairo!
My list of things I find chic continues with this week's episode! Tune in to hear what styling, decor, and lifestyle things I consider chic. Additional topics include some very exciting life updates!
Many people, including myself, are sensing a shift in the fashion industry's structure. It seems like fast fashion and mass market brands are trying to reposition themselves as being more luxurious than we typically regard them. What does this mean, and why does this shift seem to be taking place now? Tune in to hear more about this along with my thoughts ahead of this year's Met Gala!
It seems as though men's fashion is seeing the return of the Hedi Boy aesthetic––and by Hedi I am referring to renown Creative Director, Hedi Slimane. In this week's episode, I break down the codes that make up this particular style. I also give an analysis as to why I think we're starting to see this look return in the fashion zeitgeist.
I believe that what people choose to wear at the airport can say a lot about them and our current cultural tastes. Lately, I've been hyper-fixated on the evolution of airport outfits and what they signal. Tune into this week's episode to hear my analysis and historical breakdown of airport fashion from the 50's to present day.
Every summer, we find ourselves searching for a term or a phrase that defines the tone and vibe of the time. We've had Barbie Summer, Brat Summer, and who can forget the infamous Summer '16. With ongoing chatter about a potential economic recession, does this upcoming season look like it's going to be remembered as a Kit Kittredge summer? Tune into this week's episode of the podcast to hear my thoughts on this a...
I miss when fashion media felt more authentic and personal. Nowadays, I find myself engaging with fashion media that feels forced, contrived, and created for the sole purpose of selling a sensational product. In this week's episode, I express my desire for fashion media to return to a state of authentic inspiration rather than forced promotion. Additional tangents include me talking about the parallels of the musical Annie wit...
Wearing a house robe, pottery painting dates, kitten heels and more are all thing I find chic. In this week's episode, I share my extensive list of things I find chic and things that are true to me. Tune in to feel inspired by what's on the list! Additional tangents include my prediction that 2025 is The Year Of The Boy and my latest evidence that mall culture is on the return.
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