Even now, it feels surreal to say it, but…
On October 22, I walked onto The Tamron Hall Show.
Yes, Queen. That Tamron Hall.
I wore a bright yellow outfit, and here is the part you do not know yet.
I bought that blazer during a layover in Greece.
The moment I bought it, I said, “I’m going to be on TV!”
Then I hung it in my closet and waited for the moment.
And the moment came.
Tamron Said It Best
She told the audience that people make assumptions about you before you even say a word.
It is not fair. But can we use it to our advantage?
Yes. Because how you dress changes how you show up in life.
And you may already own everything you need to start.
She also called me “a literal ray of sunshine.” I answered with, “I know, right?”
Meet Jia
Then I met Jia Spangler, a member of the Tam Fam.
Jia moved from Texas to New York in January and had just landed her first full-time job.
She used to own a boutique, so styling her customers felt easy. Styling herself? Not so much.
She had pieces in her closet she loved but did not know how to wear.
So she brought that closet to the studio. Not prop clothes. Hers.
Jia wanted to feel confident at work without losing who she is.
Sound familiar?
We Started With What She Already Had
Her favorite piece was a pair of cheetah leopard pants she absolutely loved but had no idea how to wear to work.
Tamron said it is a bold move to wear those to the office. And I believed they could work.
Because the best place to start is always what you already own.
The Reveal
The statement pants stay the star. Everything around them stays easy.
A button-down shirt Jia bought for work and never wore. Her favorite denim jacket.
Then came the part Tamron said is hard for her: layering.
My answer? Layer unapologetically.
And the secret is in the sleeves.
Push them up. Pull the shirt underneath out over the denim jacket. Suddenly the look has dimension and texture.
Add a cardigan for a pop of color, and you are ready for New York weather changing from inside to outside.
And now the part that sounds crazy: blue and white pinstripes with cheetah print.
Mix opposites, Queen. That is where you take a risk, show your personality and look like you, not like everybody else.
Jia said it best: “I just wouldn’t have thought to put these all together myself.”
When Tamron asked if she felt empowered, Jia said, “Yes, I do!”
That is what styling is for.
My Favorite Layering Trick
Then I layered my own blazer. Collar out, sleeves up. I call it the art of sleeves.
And necklaces? Layer them. Jewelry is what takes an outfit from basic to iconic, and it barely takes up space in your closet.
And Then… MALKARI
Tamron shared that Jia and I keep working together through virtual styling, so her confidence at work keeps growing.
And for the studio audience, models walked out wearing a limited edition chain I custom made for the Tam Fam from my jewelry line, MALKARI by Tali.
Tamron called it a wearable reminder that every woman is a queen: powerful, resilient and unstoppable.
Try This Before You Buy Anything New
- Pull out one piece you love but never wear.
- Pair it with one everyday essential, like a button-down or a denim jacket.
- Add one layer with a pop of color.
- Push the sleeves up and add a necklace or two.
- Look in the mirror and ask: “Does this feel like me?”
The outfit you are waiting to wear might already be hanging in your closet.
It’s your turn to shine, Queen.
Watch both segments on my Media & Coverage page, or catch the full episode on The Tamron Hall Show website.
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