Wear This Not That

In our last episode (EP 161), your favorite personal stylist HOLLY KATZ shared the latest fashion news STRAIGHT from the front row of the runways at NEW YORK FASHION WEEK. (Please go back and enjoy that episode if you missed it.) This week, she gives us a VERY QUICK rundown of the fashion trends you need to know. LISTEN HERE NOW! Can you wear them all? NO. Can you try bits and pieces that work for you, to get you out of your comfort zone? YES! Listen and learn about the key style elements you may want to add to your wardrobe this Fall, to be on-trend and in-style…. In the most age-appropriate way: Creative, painted and embellished denim. Including denim-on-denim! Metallics. This can actually be a 'neutral' color! Gold. Not just for jewelry and accessories. Sequins. Not just for evening wear anymore! Sheer dressing. Great for any age as long as you wear layering pieces underneath. #FashionOver40 Big, big, oversized pants, also known at palazzo pants. Tie-Dye – still going strong! (Go back and listen to Episode 76) FRINGE!! Holly's favorite! Leather. Look for it in every way: tops, bottoms, jackets, accessories, bags, etc. Painted fabrics, artistic fabrics. Prints of all sorts for guys and girls. Shirting. Shirts as dresses, shirts as shirts, shirts for everything. The Color Yellow. The Color Red Cargo Everything: pants, skirts, etc. If you really want to get the full picture of the fashions coming your way, please see Holly's PINTEREST BOARD OF THE WEEK! As with every Fashion Week wrap-up, Holly suggests you add ELEMENTS of what's new to your wardrobe and personal style. Not everything is for you or your age. But a little pop of fringe or color or metallic will elevate your style, and make you look on-trend in a very sophisticated way. In other news…. Have you joined HOLLY'S BOOK CLUB? Please run to Amazon right now for your copy of "STOP MAKING THESE FASHION MISTAKES." Everyone needs this style guide in their lives....and your friends need this too! Be someone's fashion hero. It's an easy read that you can have in your life forever, for whenever you need it. It also makes the best gift ever! It is still a BEST SELLER on Amazon, and available now for only $7.99 on Amazon. Buy it here now. And as always, please listen to the podcast wherever you like to listen and recommend us to your friends and family. If you sign up for our newsletter, you get all this free fashion content, delivered straight to your inbox. Every. Single. Week. Don't know how your day can get any better! Thank you for being our Fashion Besties! Xoxo – Holly Katz Your Favorite Personal Stylist, the Hostess with the Mostest AND the only Holly you need to know! www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

Holly is hot off the runway at New York Fashion Week's Fall 2023 shows and filled to the brim with fresh fashion knowledge just for you! Your Favorite Personal Stylist attended several fashion shows to get the scoop on what designers are showing so you can get the very first, exclusive info straight from the runways! Holly's NYFW adventures were something 'extra' this year, thanks to the kindness of Fern Mallis, who is the queen of Fashion Week (she's the one who actually started it back in the 1980s.) This is her 30th anniversary of going to the shows and she was kind enough to let Holly pal around with her for one of the days! #winning!! FIRST STOP: The Supima Cotton Design Competition. Globally recognized and acclaimed American fashion designer, Jeremy Scott, hosted the 16th annual Supima Design Competition, where eight finalists from the nation's leading design schools showcased exceptional individual creativity and design talent with eveningwear capsule collections created entirely with SUPIMA cotton fabrics and competed for a $10,000 prize. SUPIMA, the non-profit luxury brand that promotes the use of American grown Pima cotton around the world, named Carla Pierini of Drexel University as the winner of the 2023 SUPIMA Design Competition. HOT TIP: Please be sure to check out Holly's Pinterest Board for this episode! NEXT: Thursday night, Holly went to the "Fashion Icons" series at the 92nd Street Y where Fern Mallis conducts her annual interviews with influential designers, models and people in the fashion industry. She was in a conversation with the imaginative Gabriela Hearst, where she detailed her route to a career in fashion and how sustainability practices are a way of life for her. FUN FACT: For those of you who watched the inauguration of President Biden, she designed the look for Dr. Jill Biden, that was made from all deadstock fabric (materials existing from available fabrics to minimize the impact on the environment) and was embroidered with all the flowers from all 50 states. STOP NUMBER 3: Designer Jonathan Cohen's Fashion Presentation: A presentation is a more intimate version of a fashion show. It's like a small party. You can meet the designer, touch the fabrics, talk to the design team and more. Born of parents from Mexico and San Diego, Jonathan is known for his artistic Mexican prints, patterns and colors. The laid-back ease of the San Diego surf culture and the modern city approach have manifested into what the brand has become. #GORGEOUS! Also, Holly MAY OR MAY NOT have new boots arriving soon from his new shoe collection. (have you looked at the pinterest board yet? now would be the time!) HOLLY HITCHES A RIDE TO PROENZA SCHOULER! #winnniinnnggg As you should know, Proenza Schouler is one of Holly's go-to and favorite brands. The lines are sleek and modern, and very unique. The clothes are very simple this season with lots of flowy fabrics and neutral colors. You don't see anything else like it. And it's absolutely wearable. They also have a slightly lower price line called Proenza White Label. If you're interested in trying it, this is a great option to see if you like the fit and the aesthetic of the brand without spending a ton. THE SALLY LAPOINTE SHOW: Holly has mentioned this brand before, but she has not seen Sally LaPointe show since she first started going to fashion week, about six years ago. HOWEVER! This show, according to Your Favorite Personal Stylist, was the best one of the week. It literally took place on a sidewalk, taking over Crosby Street in NYC. This season's line has notes of streetwear, with lots of colored feathers, lime green, chain mail and metallics. The feather-lined and sequined ensembles are a staple in many party-loving downtown New Yorkers' closets. And then there were the thigh-high silver boots, and that was THE END for Holly. #TrueLove (Sally doesn't know it yet, but the Holly Train is about to roll up in there to start her Sally LaPointe journey. JUSSAYIN') LaPointe's clothing might appear slightly eccentric to the average person—she had crowds of pedestrians gathered around the outdoor show, causing a traffic jam. THEN, THE PatBO SHOW: The PatBO brand is another NYFW favorite. The designer, Patricia, is Brazilian. Her clothes are crocheted and beaded and very tropical. She makes beaded pants and flowy evening gowns that are like cruise and resort worthy. She also creates gorgeous swimsuit cover ups with unbelievable cuts, and the richest colors. DELL SCOTT COLLECTION Dell Scott is a magnificent designer from Philadelphia. This was a first-time show for Holly, and it was worth it. This designer has beautiful evening wear collection of dresses, both short and long, with beading and ruffles. She had few dresses that Holly absolutely loved. One was a hot pink, very low cut with a vertical dress, with up and down ruffles. She styled it with a really wide black belt because the ruffles were vertical. It literally looked like a hot pink cotton ball. The other was a very, very bold purple bright purple two piece top and skirt with a banded waist and the top was one shoulder crop top with a flower on the shoulder. #TODIEFOR There was more, but you need to listen the full episode to get the true flavor of the week – as ONLY Holly can give. LISTEN HERE NOW! Be sure to head over to Holly's Pinterest Board created just for you for all the brands and designers mentioned in this episode! IN OTHER NEWS! In case you missed the WORLDWIDE RELEASE PARTY for Holly's new book…. Holly has just published a new style guide: Stop Making These Fashion Mistakes! This style guide makes a great gift for those who need it, and those who don't know they need it. This will be a game changer for anyone who could be struggling with their style. This book was written for you! It is available on Amazon – and is already a BESTSELLER!! Get your copy today! #YYYAASSSSS And as always, please listen to the podcast wherever you like to listen and recommend us to your friends and family. If you sign up for our newsletter, you get all this free fashion content, delivered straight to your inbox. Every. Single. Week. Don't know how your day can get any better! Thank you for being our Fashion Besties! Xoxo – Holly Katz Your Favorite Personal Stylist, the Hostess with the Mostest AND the only Holly you need to know! www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

HOLD UP Fashion besties: There's another Holly on this train. And we LOVE Ittttt!!! Meet this week's special guest Holly Pan: a fashion influencer, fashionable mom, AND petite style expert from Washington, DC. If you listened to our last episode (EP 159), Holly outlined all the things you need to know about Petite Styling (along with an amazing list of brands and stores for shopping). There were a lot of fundamental style tips and strategies to help anyone struggling to find clothes that fit and look fabulous. This week, Holly gets even more insights from a real, live petite style expert! Her name is Holly too, so stick with us! According to our guest Holly Pan, "good Asians" don't pursue fashion—they become accountants or lawyers. So, after she moved to the US from China to get her MBA, she took a financial-analyst position with AOL. When she left the corporate world to raise her family, her thoughts returned to her first love: designer clothing. Holly Pan started hanging out on a Chinese online fashion forum where the community encouraged her to share the "outfits of the day" she was posting to the world at large. #OOTD She soon became one of DC's most beloved fashionistas and fashion bloggers. Her unique sense of style has garnered over 146K followers on Instagram, where she blends her global influence with everything from high fashion to street style. In this episode, she shares her unique sense of fashion as her life has evolved, and what her inspiration is for her very successful blog and fashion content as an influencer. Thank you to Holly Pan for joining us this week! For everyone else, be sure to check out Holly's Pinterest Board to see her Top Petite Fashion Picks. Are you a member of Holly's Book Club yet? #DOIT Holly's new book, "Stop Making These Fashion Mistakes," is now a best-seller on Amazon! This fun and insightful style guide is a short lesson on how avoiding some of the biggest fashion mistakes. It makes a great gift for yourself, or for someone who many need a little fashion help. AND, it's only $7.99. Order yours today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCZZZBKK ABOUT THE PODCAST: Share this podcast with someone you love who may need fashion help or anyone who is looking to elevate and improve their style. Write us a review on Apple podcasts (or wherever you listen!) because that makes us so happy and helps to make us super-popular. (You can find us on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-crimes-podcast/id1523111704 ) Also, please follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest too! Join us for new episode drops EVERY. FRIDAY. You'll look better for it. We hope you have a fabulous fashionable week ahead! Xoxo, Holly Katz - Your Favorite Personal Stylist, the Hostess with the Mostest, and the ONLY Holly you need to know. www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

Holly Katz, a personal stylist known for helping individuals find their unique style, shares her insights on dressing for a petite body type. She discusses the challenges petites face when shopping and how crucial it is to avoid fashion pitfalls. Holly emphasizes the importance of having a cohesive wardrobe by following essential principles and a tailored wardrobe checklist. Listeners learn how to enhance their confidence and embrace their individuality through effective styling tips designed specifically for petite figures.

Join beauty expert Allyson Wisel, a seasoned makeup artist and skincare educator, as she shares transformative tips for looking younger. She reveals how outdated techniques and products can add years to your appearance. Discover the significance of affordable skincare and streamlined routines. Learn essential foundation and eyebrow application techniques for a natural look. Allyson also dives into specialized makeup tricks for enhancing hooded eyes, encouraging listeners to embrace their beauty while simplifying their routines.

FASHION NEWSFLASH! Holly Katz has just written a book! It's out, it's out!!! This style guide has now been published and has already jumped to #1 on Amazon's Bestseller List in Style & Clothing! #DUH That's right, Your Favorite Personal Stylist and Hostess with the Mostest of our wildly popular Fashion Crimes Podcast has unveiled her latest creation: Stop Making These Fashion Mistakes. Available on Amazon. Like, right now and forever. Holly Katz is her own VIP Guest this week and tells us all about her transformative style guide, which promises to liberate your wardrobe and empower your style choices. The book topped the Amazon Best Seller List in its first week and is available in paperback now on Amazon for $7.99. In this dynamic and enlightening book, Holly delves into the fashion world and unveils the subtle but significant errors that unwittingly creep into our daily attire. By deciphering these style principles, readers will master the art of curating a closet that exudes confidence, perfectly fits their body type, and aligns with their lifestyle. #YYYAAAASSS Unlocking Your Confidence! Why did Holly write this style guide? Because after many years as a personal stylist guiding her clients, and 3 years as a fashion podcast host informing her listeners, she is now ready to share her trade secrets with the rest of the world! This is a quick style guide that can instantly break the cycle of feeling like you look 'okay' and 'good enough' to looking proportionate, empowered, and self-confident. I mean, who doesn't want some of that? By taking the first step with this style guide, readers embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Stop Making These Fashion Mistakes is a passport to unlocking a new level of confidence and style evolution. Okay, so what's it about? This book describes in detail the top fashion and style mistakes that people make without even knowing it. While learning these short style principles, you will soon understand why keeping your closet out of chaos, wearing the correct fitting undergarments, and dressing according to your lifestyle, age, and body type will evolve your personal style. Getting dressed is something that should add joy and confidence to your everyday life. Through fashion and style, you have complete control over the message you are sending to the world. Broken up into 4 short chapters, not only does Holly outline the major fashion mistakes to avoid but offers realistic solutions to solving common fashion problems. #youcandothis Full of fun and easy-to-read commentary – and tons of hilarious photos of Holly in precarious fashion dilemmas - you will love learning her style tips and secrets to avoiding: Dressing Too Young or Too Old for Your Age Wearing Incorrect, Non-Existent, or Ill-Fitting Undergarments Not Dressing for Your Body Type Closet Chaos Any of these sound familiar? In each chapter, you will learn the fashion crimes to watch out for, and how to easily solve them. Holly offers tons of examples and visuals to aid in your journey to fashion confidence! "If you keep up, you can show up!" If you keep up with your wardrobe, then you can show up for anything. It doesn't matter what anybody throws at you. Somebody invites you to an underwater basket-weaving party? Great, - you got something to wear for that because you have a cohesive wardrobe that has evolved with your style. Holly believes that if you ask yourself some key life questions, you can be ready for anything. What is your WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND WHY at this point in your life? Where are you in your life today? What do you need? What life phase are you in? What do you want? And what do you like? As these are not easy questions to answer, Holly will tell you this: If you can't answer some of the above, then you need of a fashion refresh! Don't let your body type, age, budget, or lack of fashion confidence keep you from feeling fashionable and fabulous. Join our Fashion Besties! Do you have someone in your life that you love who needs a little fashion confidence? BUY THEM THIS BOOK! Babysitters, Mother-In-Laws, Best Friends, Work Buddies, Your Grandma, A Neighbor, Your Book Club, Your Pickleball Partner…. trust us. Someone you know right now is dying for a little fashion confidence and has no idea how to get started. No one will be offended if they receive this book as a gift. They will thank you! OK, we've told you as much as we can about the book without spoiling the ending. Please go to Amazon RIGHT NOW and get your copy today! And then – most importantly – leave us a review on Amazon. We would be most greatful. If you are feeling particularly frisky, take a video of you with the book and post it on Instagram (tagging Fashion Crimes Podcast and Holly Katz Styling) and you'll get a shout out on the next episode! Coming Up! We will be holding various book contests over the next few months, so stay tuned to Instagram for that. And as always, please listen to the podcast wherever you like to listen and recommend us to your friends and family. If you sign up for our newsletter, you get all of this free fashion content, delivered straight to your inbox every single week! Thank you for being our Fashion Besties! Xoxo – Holly Katz

Holly Katz, a personal stylist known for transforming clients’ wardrobes, joins the conversation to discuss the essential undergarments everyone should have. She emphasizes how the right-fit bras and shapewear can elevate your outfit and boost confidence. Holly shares tips on refreshing your underwear drawer and the importance of maintaining your lingerie for longevity. Discover must-have items for various occasions, from seamless underwear to backless bras, ensuring you look and feel your best in every outfit.

We are back this week to talk about swimsuits. And not just any suits, but Swimsuits for All! #slayallday Shopping for swimsuits can be a stressful, vulnerable, and frustrating experience. It's doubly so when your favorite store doesn't carry a cute style in your size, or when all the ones in your size were clearly treated as afterthoughts. #rude As the online swimwear leader since 2005, Swimsuits For All is known for swimsuits with superior construction, expert fit and innovative designs. Today they continue to push the boundaries of style and size in the women's swimwear space. The brand makes stylish, size-inclusive women's swimwear in sizes 4 through 44. Yes, you read that right. Your favorite personal stylist – Holly Katz - has been a fan, a customer, and a big promoter of Swimsuits for All for many years. Its lineup includes one-pieces, bikinis, swim dresses, tankinis, and cover-ups, and most of its suits cost less than $100. #amazeballs Even for the ones that cost more, you can usually get them at a generous discount during one of the brand's many online sale events. Through perfect-fitting swimwear catered to EVERY BODY, Swimsuits For All inspires women of all ages, shapes and sizes to be confident and carefree in the swim they're in. Join Holly for an exclusive interview at the NYC headquarters of Swimsuits For All with their Director of Design, Kristina Guilmain and VP, Brand Manager Bryan Bance. MEET KRISTINA AND BRYAN: As the Director of Design, Kristina and her team create swimwear that fits well, looks beautiful and encourage confidence through masterful design and construction, cutting edge fabric technologies and size inclusivity. Kristina is a swimwear expert and is a passionate swimwear lifestyle person who, she says, was basically born on the beach. Bryan serves as VP, Brand Manager, and comes to the brand from Levi's (did you listen to our last episode??). Bryan brings his experience of understanding the personal fit issues of jeans to the very personal fit issues of a swimsuit. Both are fashion areas that are hard to fit and require a deep understanding of how the customer feels about their body. Knowing their core customer and learning about their "pain points" when considering swimsuits is key to the brand's success. Once they understand the issues or concerns of their customers, the real design and construction work begins. THE ANATOMY OF A SWIMSUIT: #veryimportant Interior Components: The interior of the suit is what gives your body the support it needs. Swimsuits for All uses a power mesh layer that firmly holds you in from the inside. This lining lets the fabric on the outside be bump-free and smooth while supporting, slimming, or lifting from the inside. "The support of the swimsuit is within." Other Key Elements: Underwire is your friend, especially when it is wrapped and made to be comfortable. Added to this support area is the "bust band." The straps are not what hold your boobs up it's the band. Truthbomb: One size does not fit all. Customers often need different bra cup sizes for each swimsuit size, and adjustable back clasps. Adjustable shoulder straps are the last line of defense for support. They should never dig into your shoulders, and they are not meant to hold the full weight of your breasts. BUTT COVERAGE: Depending on when and where you are wearing a swimsuit, your desired butt coverage may vary. Swimsuits for All offers 3 main coverage options: Cheeky Cut: shows your cheeks! Full Coverage: covers your cheeks! Modern Coverage: in-between full and cheeky and offers a cut that is still sexy and modern. SIZE RANGE: Inclusivity sizing means just that: sizes for everyone. They offer swimsuits in sizes from 4-44. But not every suit is for every body. So, providing a multitude of styles is critical to offering a wide range of sizes. IN CONCLUSION: The success of Swimsuits for All is based on meeting their customer's needs in the swimsuit category: Bust support: they offer the most options. They serve a segment in the market for women who cannot find the fit or the product they are looking for. They offer a wide range of real sizes (XL at a box store is not Plus Size), inclusive sizing and mix-and-match sizing. STYLE MANTRAS: Designer Kristina: "Swimwear is not a "throw-away" piece. It can be an investment piece. Buy something that serves more than one purpose. We achieve that with the versatility of our pieces." Marketer Bryan: "We want to give you the gift of confidence. We want to make sure that, when you are out and about in a swimsuit, you don't care what someone thinks about you. You are not thinking about what others think because you love the way you look and feel" Connect and support brands the brands we love, starting with Swimsuits for All. Swimsuits for All is at https://www.swimsuitsforall.com/ Order the catalog: https://www.swimsuitsforall.com/quick-order And find them on all the socials at @swimsuitsforall. Share this podcast with someone you love who may need fashion help or anyone who is looking to elevate and improve their style. Write us a review on Apple podcasts (or wherever you listen!) because that makes us so happy and helps to make us super-popular. #yyaaass You can find us on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-crimes-podcast/id1523111704 Also, please follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest too! #DOIT Join us for new episode drops EVERY. FRIDAY. You'll look better at it. We hope you have a fabulous fashionable week ahead! Xoxo, Holly Katz - Your Favorite Personal Stylist, the Hostess with the Mostest, and the ONLY Holly you need to know. www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

Did you know that it's the 150th Anniversary of Levi's 501 jeans? We are betting that no matter how old you are right now as you listen to this podcast, you probably went through an era of wearing the iconic 5-button-fly, unisex classic style. AMIRITE!? These jeans date all the way back to 1873. The original 501 jeans by Levi's have stayed true and timeless for well over 150 years. And they're not stopping anytime soon. From rebels to rockstars to factory and millworkers and farmers alike, 501 jeans have been a staple for everyone. In fact, 501 jeans just get cooler and hipper, the older and more worn they appear. Throughout their history, there was no social class, gender, religion, or creed that 501's did not fit. So, when you wear 501s, you are not pigeonholed into any demographic other than being part of Levi's revolution - and what a revolution it is. The style is still true today to the original 501 core values of price, craftsmanship, and durability. And it's now coupled with Levi's modern sustainability efforts. We mean, you literally cannot destroy these things! THE HISTORY: 501 jeans are the oldest style of the Levi's brand. Back in the late 19th century miners and factory workers needed a pant that was sustainable enough to withstand the harsh elements, in addition to keeping their shape and durability over time. Levi Strauss was a Jewish immigrant who sailed to New York City in pursuit of the American dream from Bavaria, Germany. He joined his family in the dry goods business where he was selling what was called "waist overalls," which was the name for denim pants. He then worked with a tailor from Reno, NV who added copper rivets to reinforcement to the pocket corners. From there, they were awarded a patent for the process of adding the rivets and started to manufacture them in San Francisco, where Strauss was living. Eventually, ladies and children's styles followed, but it wasn't until the 1960s that baby boomers adopted the name "jeans." LEVI's TODAY: Today, the company boasts a collection of over 400 styles and rinses (colors). The Levi's company is using its birthday to bring forth its efforts on becoming more sustainable and use less energy and water to produce and dye their products. Expect to hear about the release of the plant-based 501s that are made from 97% renewable resources. Now, we don't even know what that means, but we're gonna find out because Holly is gonna get a pair and we are going to learn about this company and its practices! #Yay! HOT TIP: Please look up all of the work Levi's has done to help make the planet a better place! We didn't know how extensive it has been, and now that we do, we love them even more. WHAT JEANS ARE BEST FOR YOU? Obviously: FIT IS FIRST. Not a price point. The 5 Factors: the rise, stretch factor, support, rinse, and price. Don't go by inseam. Most of the time, jeans will be too long. (Note: check out Holly's Pinterest board for all of the recommendations on this episode at: https://pin.it/7fyf8ip) THE RISE: The rise is the distance from your crotch up through your seat to the top of your waistband. So, if you go in between your legs, it is at that point where all of the panels connect. The rise determines where the pants sit on your body and can create, or alter, where your perceived waistline is. You will see "high rise," "low rise" and everything in between. Based on your body type, the "rise" you choose depends on the fit you are looking for. The Brands Holly Recommends: Mother: https://www.motherdenim.com/collections/denim L'Agence: https://lagence.com/collections/denim Frame: https://frame-store.com/collections/denim-women Paige: https://www.paige.com/women?filters=%7B%22PRODUCT%20TYPE%22:%5B%22DENIM%22%5D%7D&page=1 Rag and Bone: https://www.rag-bone.com/womens/jeans/ Guess: https://www.guess.com/us/en/women/apparel/jeans-and-denim/view-all/ NYDJ: https://nydj.com/collections/nydjs-women-jeans Wranglers: https://www.wrangler.com/shop/women-jeans Levi's: https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/women/jeans/c/levi_clothing_women_jeans HOT TIP: Do not get hung up on what style is in style. If skinny jeans are your best fit, wear them forever. What jean fit your body best never go out of style. WHAT TO WEAR WITH JEANS: Any. Thing. Jeans are the new black. They are high fashion. They are low fashion. They are high-low fashion. That is what makes them fabulous and acceptable in most places these days. And, you can never have too many, or too few. But they are a staple, and you need to have some. Style them with everything from cowboy boots to sandals. Dress them up with a nice top and jacket or be fun with a rock-n-roll T-shirt. BOTTOM LINE: Style your jeans up: Accessorize, accessorize, accessorizes. A nice handbag, killer shoes, and statement jewelry can transform any jean into a stylish outfit. Go forth and have fun with your jeans- send us a pic of how you styled them so you can get a shout-out! VOTE FOR US! In other fashion news, we have been nominated for the People's Choice Podcast Awards honoring podcasters since 2005, and we would love for you to vote for us. Please vote via this three-step process: Go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and create an account. Verify your account via your confirmation email. Then you can vote for us in the People's Choice Award and in the Arts Category. We know this is a big ask. But they do this multi-step process to make sure the voting is authentic, and people don't rig the system. THANK YYOOOUUUU! Share this podcast with someone you love who may need fashion help. #DOIT Write us a review on Apple podcasts (or wherever you listen!) because that makes us so happy and helps to make us super-popular. (You can find us on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-crimes-podcast/id1523111704) Also, please follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, too! Join us. EVERY. FRIDAY. You'll look better for it. We hope you have a fabulous fashionable week ahead! Xoxo, Holly Katz - Your Favorite Personal Stylist, the Hostess with the Mostest, and, the ONLY Holly you need to know. www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

We are so honored and thrilled to have our Fashion Bestie, Supermodel EMME, back with us on the podcast this week! She is here to share her favorite summer fashion picks and give us a short recap from our last show where we interviewed the winner of her "Fashion Without Limits" competition, Nina Chen. Go back to EP 152 and have a listen! EMME's Favorite Summer Fashion Picks: Our BFFF (best fashion friend forever), EMME spent some time in Mexico this summer at Rancho La Puerta, a wellness resort in Tecata on the Mexican border - and as you can imagine - it was HOT and SUNNY! So, what are her secrets for beating the heat while staying in style? A large reed beach bag that she cannot leave home without. A large sun hat, long sleeves and clean-ingredient sunscreens! Anything linen. She says breathability is key, so go with the wrinkles if you are hot! Smocked Tops (you may even be able to go without a bra if you do it right). Any sort of tunic which will provide cool and stylish coverage – think Morocco. NYDJ skinny jeans. Gladiator sandals. Fresh pedicures (due to a "hiking toe"). Bathing suits that will stay on her body because she likes to move around in the water. Favorite swimwear brands include Anne Cole and Nautica – whose designs bridge the gap between coverage and style. Hot Tip: check out Swimsuits for All* for the best selection of women's swimwear! *As we speak, Holly is wrapping up an interview at the SWIMSUITS FOR ALL headquarters in NYC. Stay tuned for that episode! EMME's vision for Fashion Without Limits Design Competition To recap: Supermodel Emme is a Division 1 college athlete who put "athletic curvy" on the map and rose to fame in the mid-1990's as the world's first plus-size Supermodel, and is once again shedding light on size inclusivity in the fashion industry. After beating cancer a few years ago, EMME felt strongly about creating a legacy project. The result of this vision was the creation of the Fashion Without Limits Design Initiative. Teaming up with her alma mater Syracuse University and online plus-size retailer OneStopPlus (OSP), the nationally recognized advocate for body positivity, health and wellness is promoting fashion inclusivity in the classroom with the 8th Annual Fashion Without Limits (FWL) Design Competition. Emme enlisted the help of fellow advocate and veteran plus-size fashion designer Zahir Babvani, head of design & style for OneStopPlus, to inspire a new generation of up-and-coming fashion designers to put their talents to work for the silent majority -- the estimated 70 percent of American women who wear sizes 12 and up! #FACTS Emme says that she created this competition to galvanize the design school community around the exciting career opportunities in one of the fastest growing, yet most under-served, segments of the fashion industry. The 1985 Syracuse University grad, athletic Hall of Famer, and Fashion Without Limits founder says, "Learning from successful designers like Zahir Babvani shows young designers that this is a rewarding career path. Syracuse University is at the forefront of making inclusive design an exciting area of concentration, giving tomorrow's designers the skills, and ability, to enact real change on the fashion landscape. We hope this program will become a template for other schools moving forward." According to Emme, curvy women are professionals, celebrities, mothers, daughters and sisters. "All women want to feel special, confident, and secure in their clothes. At Fashion Without Limits, we believe that love, happiness, and success have no size limits. Our goal is to offer fashion design students an inclusive curriculum that enables them to provide women of all shapes and sizes with the apparel they want and deserve." – EMME It has been so fun catching up with the delightful EMME. We will continue to follow her Fashion Without Limits program, and her mission to change fashion for the better with size-inclusive styles. #YAAASSSS! Thank you, EMME! VOTE FOR US! In other fashion news, we have been nominated for the People's Choice Podcast Awards honoring podcasters since 2005, and we would love for you to vote for us. Please vote via this three-step process: Go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and create an account. Please verify your account via your confirmation email. Then you can vote for us in the People's Choice Award, and in the Arts Category. We know this is a big ask. But they do this multi-step process to make sure the voting is authentic, and people don't rig the system. THANK YOU! Ok that's it for this week! We hope you share this podcast with somebody you love who may need fashion help. Write us a review on Apple podcasts (or wherever you listen!) because that makes us so happy and helps to make us super-popular. 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