
Daydream and Listen
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
154 episodes
Episode 151: Let's Talk About Fragrance
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...
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Episode 150: Copenhagen Fashion Week Takeaways
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! My TikTok
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Episode 149: Are You Smart Enough To Work At Vogue?
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...
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Episode 149
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Episode 148: How Irony Is Affecting Trend Cycles
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 mechani...
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Episode 147: This Week's Cultural Digest
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 o...
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Episode 146: The Summer Camp Aesthetic
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! My TikTok
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Episode 145: Let's Get Physical: The Return Of The 80's Fitness Crazes
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 dur...
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Episode 144: A Dior Debut With Jonathan Anderson
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. Normal...
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Episode 143: People You Should Know: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
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 th...
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Episode 142: Adding A Little Whimsy To Life
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 whimsi...
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Episode 142
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Episode 141: A 2010's Revival Is Upon Us
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 weekl...
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Episode 141
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Episode 140: Summer Reset & May Favorites
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 ...
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Episode 139: People You Should Know: Miss Claire Sullivan
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 ...
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Episode 139
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Episode 138: Things I Find Chic Pt. 2
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!
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Episode 137: The Power Of A Creative Director, The Met Gala, and more!
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 ...
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Episode 136: Understanding Men’s Aesthetic: Hedi Boys
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 giv...
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Episode 136
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Episode 135: Airport Fashion
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 m...
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Episode 134: A Kit Kittredge Summer
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 reces...
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Episode 134
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Episode 133: Longing For Better Fashion Media
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 m...
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Episode 133
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Episode 132: Things I Find Chic
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 lis...
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Episode 132
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Episode 131: Is the "It" Sweatshirt Worth The Hype?
Have you heard of the Instagram–beloved brands, Parke, Daily Drills, Dairy Boy, or The Bar? They've collectively captivated the attention of Gen-Z and Millennial shoppers with their signature crewneck sweatshirts. What makes these Instagram bra...
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Episode 131
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Episode 130: It Takes A Village
In this week's episode, I talk about the importance of this idea of "it takes a village." What does it mean to be a villager? What does it look like to have a thriving village? Tune in to hear why I feel so passionately about fostering strong c...
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Episode 130
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Episode 129: Losers Vs. Pretentious
Would you rather be considered a loser or a pretentious person? In this week's episode, I explore the growing divide amongst what we deem losery and pretentious tropes. The "loser" archetype has been appearing more and more in recent fashion sh...
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Episode 129
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Episode 128: A Love Letter To Hair
This week's episode begins with me sharing some life updates and my plans to cut out my screens during meal time. The main topic of discussion in this week's episode is hair and its significance as an accessory. I go through the history of how ...
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Episode 128
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Episode 127: Petition For Men To Carry Bags In 2025
In this week's episode, I read through my collection of notes from my notes app and discuss things like the rising ribbon / tassel accessory trend, influencers that have been giving me tons of style inspiration, Dubai chocolate, why I wanna see...
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Episode 127
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