Alaina Caldwell is part of a trio of women who host the podcast Hella Black Hella Seattle, and according to their site, "is a Libra with fantastic judgment." The summer series podcast is about community and people of color, and is making a splash with critics and listeners alike. Catch it every other week from Memorial Day to the Thursday before Labor day. Alaina hosts alongside Eula and Jasmine, who are also profiled this week in our Style File.

Name and occupation:
Alaina Caldwell: IT Trainer and Reviewer (mostly food) for Hella Black Hella Seattle.

Motto to live by.
My current motto for 2016 is "Why not me?" I truly feel that I can accomplish anything as long as I want to.

Describe your style.
Casual street chic. I like to float the line between notions of masculinity and femininity but I always try to throw in a bit of elegance as well.

Who is your favorite designer or style icon?
I don't really have a favorite designer, I tend to not really buy name brand things. But as far as favorite style icon I would, without a doubt, say Solange Knowles! She always looks like she's having fun with fashion. She's always elegant, often taking risks, and dreamy as well as whimsical. She's a true inspiration to me, and she speaks her mind, which is dead on my style too. We're basically best friends. Oh and also Rihanna, but that's a given!

What are your favorite shops, places to people watch, and get inspiration in Seattle?
A lot of my favorite pieces are from various thrift shops. I haven't had the patience to thrift in awhile but hopefully I can get back into that soon.
Cal Anderson park has great people watching, I often go there with Jasmine and hang with her and her son.
I get most of my inspiration from just being out in Seattle on hot days. I'm really into being partially naked most of the time and the heat allows for that. I like seeing how people put together outfits to accommodate the weather, but still add elements of style so they aren't just leaving the house in a tank top and shorts.

Style File: Five Questions asks the stylish people of Seattle about fashion, inspiration and most importantly–where to shop.