Wear This Not That

Get ready for a very special new episode, dropping FRIDAY, January 13th, with an exclusive interview with Supermodel and Life Coach Emme!    So, FRIDAY the 13th is actually your lucky day! Because your favorite personal stylist  Holly Katz, is expanding her focus on CELEBRATING WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS and WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS on the podcast - all year - this year!  #Yaaaaaasssss!    And who better to PUMP US UP with confidence and wisdom than our new BFFF (Best Fashion Friend Forever), than supermodel and fashion mold-breaker, EMME?!     After three decades empowering women and influencing (shapeshifting / disrupting) the worlds of fashion and beauty, Emme has all this experience and more to share!    We are all about Fashion Over 40 - and we mean, WAAAAAYYY over 40.  So, it is perfect timing that EMME sits down with Holly to talk about loving who you are - no matter what stage of life you are in.    LISTEN HERE!    About EMME:   Emme has been a trusted voice in the fashion, wellness, beauty, and news industries for more than 20 years, and she is widely regarded as a trailblazing social reformer for women's empowerment and positive body image. She is the founder of the True Beauty Foundation, whose mission is to enhance young people's mental wellness.     Emme's passion is to "feel extraordinarily free in our bodies and live our most inspired lives possible" as a TV personality, brand spokesperson, TV and podcast host, consultant, author, Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker, and creative director of her clothing lines (EMME®, mebyEMME®, and TrueBeautybyEMME®).    Emme was chosen twice for People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," and Ladies' Home Journal named her one of the "Most Important Women in America" and one of the "Most Fascinating Women of the Year."     In 2018, Oprah Magazine dubbed her the "Godmother of the Full-Figured Industry." Emme is also a TEDx speaker. She has also been recognized as one of the "Women of the Year" by Glamour Magazine and one of the "25 Most Influential Women" by Biography magazine.     So, now you know that EMME is a BFD.  (If you need to Google that, then go ahead.) But this girl knows fashion. And she knows women’s fashion over 40...and how to love living in your own skin after 40.   Join us for a delightful, enlightening and refreshing conversation about loving the woman that you are. Not what you see on Instagram. Not the one you see in photoshopped images in magazines. Not what the trends tell you to be.     In Emme’s words:    “I love finding joy within the honoring of my body and all that it can do. I love being in fashion, being able to be involved in fashion and wearing trend-appropriate fashion. I was also an athlete growing up, so I love being out and about and being fit.”    Emme has written a book and done TV shows, and it's all around honoring the body, all the different shapes and sizes and colors and all that we are - and not listening to voices that dictate that “you should be this way, or you should be that way.”     “I don't want to feel like I am “less-than” every single step of my life. I want to feel infused with joy. That is it. It's an inward journey to tap in, tune in and turn on to that.”    “So, when you hear messaging on the outside, when you hear conversations around the dinner table, when you hear cocktail party discussions, or you see billboards and your image - or your friends’ images - are not reflected in the ideas of beauty, just know that deep down inside, that if you're rocking your life and you're in it to win it, that's the best place to be, instead of trying to change yourself.”  EMME    MKAYYY, #PREACCHHH     For instance, one day, you might not have a big butt and then suddenly the trend is that you need to have a bigger butt.  So, you run out and try and get one.  Or, the next day you need to have a certain hairstyle, so blah, blah, blah. Don't spend time being something you're not.    From her early days in journalism to becoming the first plus-size supermodel to becoming a life coach, EMME’s journey is one all women can relate to.     She has broken every rule and every mold that women have been forced to believe for decades – and then – she walked New York Fashion Week runway in her 50s for Chromat - in lingerie - no less!   (Or, very much less!) This is GIVING. US. LIFE.   Her inspiring, nurturing and thoughtful approach to being body-positive, to tapping into to her female super-powers and spreading human happiness, is just a beyond refreshing conversation to hear. You'll want to save this one.   Listen, review, SHARE and enjoy this soul-comforting episode wherever you get your podcasts.     FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”    Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!  www.fashioncrimespodcast.com 

We are kicking off the new year with focusing on powerful, fabulous women changing the fashion industy for the better! YAASSSS. Kiya Tomlin is the woman of the week who is our new obsession! Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Kiya is a couture designer that started her own ready-to-wear line after figuring out that clothes need to made to fit people, not meaurements. Her casually elegant styles are for real life and real women. Each and every garment worthy of being seen, enjoyed, admired, and appreciated. Just like the moments that inspired them. And the beautiful, incredible women they're made for. #PREACH   Through years of garment construction experince, her namesake sustainable brand are clothes that are ageless, elegant, seasonless and flattering without constriction.  We can honestly say her clothes are designed to spend more time on real bodies than on hangers. Fabrics are made from bamboo, known to drape nicely over middles with comfort and ease.  It all started with her dress that she made for herself that she could work in, run with her kids, and go on date night in. Everyone started asking where she got her dress and soon started making them custom for her customers.  As Kiya sent Holly the twisted tee- jersey top-let's be honest, she'll take 3. GET. ONE. NOW.  Everything is made in Pittsburgh in her storefront, which means she creates in small batches, which means the is intentional about how they lay the fabric to decrease waste and donate it to several community services around the area. Loving this journey for her.    Since her husband is All-star coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers (BFD alert!), she expanded her line into an NFL collection for women which she fought to license and made her dream come true! Vote with your dollars to support Kiya Tomlin and her vision to dress women for real life and representing during NFL games. GO Steelers!    Check out the full episode on the Fashion Crimes Podcast website, or wherever you stream. Follow us and Kiya on all social channels and sign up for our newsletter so you get this free fashion content delivered straight to your inbox every. single. week. YAASSS IG: kiyatomlin FB: kiyatomlin TT: kiyatomlin

Did you know that you can shop your own closet for New Year’s Eve? If you are like many of people – late to make plans for NYE, and then even later to get an outfit together – then you have come to the right place, Fashion Friends! “On New Year’s Eve, no matter what your plans are, you are supposed to look like a freaking disco ball. End of story.” – Holly Katz This week your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz, is here with her secret formula for pulling an outfit out of your own closet! Don’t run out and shop at the last minute. You will buy something you will never wear again, and FOR SURE, you will overpay when you shop in a panic. The Best Dressed Formula for NYE: Dress Code: "put in some effing effort". (New official dress code invented by Holly-feel free to use this on your next invitation.)         2. Wear something overdressed and impractical.           3. First, pick a blank canvas:  A top, a dress, or even a jumpsuit-that you can build upon.        4. Pick a 2nd item that will go over or under said blank canvas:        A turtleneck, a sweater, a blazer, a camisole, lacy bra, or animal print thigh highs (from Vienne Milano, our BFFF) or just great jewelry.         5. Pick a 3rd item – usually outerwear because let's be honest...it's cold, bitches. You should have a nice dress coat already in your closet! If not, go back and listen to EP 72  “How to Buy a Winter Coat”  Do NOT wear a puffer or casual ski coat with a nice outfit. I will find you.    Fashion Crimes for NYE:   Do not wear jeans. You have 364 days a year to wear jeans. Don't let this be one of the days. We don’t care how expensive they are. That is not special.  Faux leather pants, colored jeans, wax coated or leather pants, or an embellished pant.             2.  Don’t dress like you do every day. Try new make-up, do your hair differently. Make it special!        3. Do not wear sneakers, casual flats or shoes that you run to the grocery store in.  Find shoes that have feathers, sparkles, high heels, or a bright color. Metallic boots are very on trend right now and elevate just about any outfit. We love a metallic boot.   How to Shop Your Closet First:   Look at your closet with a different eye. Go through and find things you haven’t worn in a while – or that you bought for NYE last year and have never worn again. #Duh! If you are falling flat in your closet hunt, you are allowed to shop for one new thing to help give you some motivation to get dressed up! There are so many sales after Christmas that you can easily find fun accessories or pieces without breaking the bank. Go to a nice department store, not a discount store.  In need of some style inspo? Glad you asked. Check out Holly’s NYE Pinterest Board to see her favorite style ideas for the big night out (or in!).    Final thoughts: Find the playful side of you when getting dressed for New Year’s Eve! Just for one time. Make it special. And make it fun.   Thank you for listening ALL YEAR LONG – we are so grateful to all of our listeners and fashion friends! We wish you all the best in the New Year. And we are super excited about focusing on our fave thing for 2023-women owned small brands that are changing the fashion industry for the better! We love you and can't wait for you to tune in in 2023!  

Holly-Day Gift Guide Designer Spotlight: Jaimie Hilfiger for Igal Dahan is joining us this week...how lucky are we?!? It’s a name you think you may be familiar with, but our guest - Jaimie Hilfiger - is 100% her own woman: a model and actress, a beauty mogul, a mother, a businesswoman, AND, oh by the way, the niece of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.    But that is not her story. A self-made entrepreneur, Jaimie has flawlessly parlayed her early success in acting and modeling into a burgeoning beauty empire. Even at an early age, Jaimie possessed an innate understanding of the inner power that comes from looking and feeling your best.    As she became a woman, this intuition ignited a calling to help others cultivate confidence through an intentional approach to self-care. In each of her endeavors, Jaimie employs beauty, skincare, and fashion to empower the mind, body, and soul.    This week, your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz interviews Jaimie to learn about her style sense, her journey as an actress and model, becoming a mother and juggling all the changes motherhood can bring.     But more importantly, we get to learn about ID X-Change “Cuffs of Love,” a line of bracelets designed by her esteemed jewelry designer-husband Igal Dahan which she now represents.     Every piece in the Cuffs of Love accessories collection has a connection with LOVE. The pieces were for those who embrace and want to express the connection of love they cherish with friends, family, and in relationships. These innovative interlocking cuffs have hit a cord with consumers and celebrities alike.    NOTE:   Jaimie has graciously given us one of her items for our HOLLY-DAY Gift Guide and Giveaway! If you have not yet entered to win over $900 of gifts from our gift guide, you have until 12/23 at noon to sign up here:    https://hollykatzstyling.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3d92b8d8d5e09396aead1e621&id=24668f0c75    We are so grateful to Jaimie for joining us and for being a sponsor in the Holly-Day gift guide for 2022.  New Fashion Bestie alert!   Be sure to listen to EP 123 wherever you get your podcasts, at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC or watch on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSbw7VOQhPmQwmYbnJmIwQ    FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”    Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!  www.fashioncrimespodcast.com   

Riddle us this: What do a former meteorologist, the sport of tennis, the fashion industry, and the recycling of plastic bottles have in common?   A superstar entrepreneur named Jackie Meretsky, who created Jgame, a new tennis and activewear line focused on style and sustainability! #AMAZEBALLS   “Tennis’ popularity (and now Pickleball) - and the accompanying apparel - has exploded globally in recent years. The activewear is now a statement of style and must now co-exist with functionality. But, I wanted to take things a little further… if sportswear can represent your style, can’t it also represent your values? I think so!    This is why I decided to create JGame, which merges effortlessly chic and classic styles with beautiful, recycled fabrics that are eco-friendly, locally sourced, and ethically made right here in NYC.”    – Jackie Meretsky, founder of JGame.   This week, your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz introduces us to JGame, a female-founded, eco-conscious and ethically made NYC-based brand.    LISTEN HERE NOW!   If you love tennis, care about reducing your carbon footprint and want to look effortlessly chic on and off the court, then JGame is what you are looking for.     Each stylish piece, made with high-quality recycled fabrics, is designed with both functionality and comfort in mind.    Our guest is a full-time mother, a former meteorologist and now the female founder of a new company. How does this happen? With a passion for tennis, a lot of research and a commitment to a brand profile that is driven by not contributing to something that will hurt our environment, while at the same time, offering style and function.   That does not sound easy, and it’s not. But Jackie has the energy and drive to manage her family, learn an entirely new business category AND create and run a unique and interesting niche in the crowded world of sportswear.    What is the secret sauce? She loves tennis. So, she knows what women want to wear (and men and children) when participating in an active and demanding sport. You need comfort, fit, performance, style – and to offer something more than the Big Boys in the sports apparel arena. Jackie’s difference? Environmentally conscious materials that include chips of recycled plastic bottles, which helps to decreases the greenhouse gas emissions that are created by processing virgin polyesters.    She also demands local manufacturing and produces her fashion line just a short drive from Manhattan in New York.   Sustainability is the Difference – The 3 Pilars of JGame:   Recycled Fabrics Their garments are made from fabrics that are 75-100% recycled polyester, which is made by using PET from clear plastic bottles.  The plastic bottles are broken down into small chips, and those chips then go through a process that turns them into yarn. #oooooaaahhhh         2. Local Manufacturing JGame is proud to have a manufacturing partner just a short drive from their headquarters in Manhattan. Manufacturing locally can make a tremendous impact - shorter distances mean less CO2 emissions. When they need to make a new sample or check on the sewing of a garment, they aren’t adding significant greenhouse gas emissions caused by cargo ships and sea freight traffic.           3. Sustainable Packaging They are targeting packaging in several ways: first by partnering with a sustainable packaging company that delivers high quality packaging that is either compostable, reusable, or recyclable. If you are purchasing JGame at a pop-up, your packaging will be as simple as a recycled paper bag accompanied by recycled tissue paper. If you’re buying online, you’ll receive your goods in a minimalist, recycled mailer.   “Like much of the fashion industry, sportswear often turns toward fast fashion with little accountability vis-á-vis environmental protection, working conditions and carbon emissions.”      But JGame is not all about function. It’s about form, too! And by that, we mean skirts, tops, dresses, shorts and visors made in fun and flirty colors, with a fabulous fit and a nice side of sassy. Yasssss!   We are absolutely obsessed with Jackie’s designs, and you will be, too! Please be sure to check out Holly’s exclusive Pinterest board featuring all her favorite JGame styles!   BONUS GIFT FOR THOSE WHO STAYED ‘TIL THE END: If you go to the JGame website and use the discount code “HOLLY” – you will get 20% off your purchase!  This is only for our special listeners and fashion friends. You’re Welcooommee!!   ALSO: Don’t forget, JGame is part of our HOLLY-DAY Gift Guide and Giveaway! Jackie has given us one of her fabulous tennis tank tops as a gift, and you can win over $900 in gifts if you enter our giveaway BEFORE DEC 23rd!   Enter to win HERE.   Thank for listening this week! Be sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE, DOWNLOAD and LEAVE A REVIEW for our podcast.    FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”   Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!

Fashion Friends! Join us this week as we welcome not one - but THREE - amazing entrepreneurial superstars: Anya, Phoebe and Melissa, who have created Taelor.Style, a super savvy menswear fashion subscription box service that offers hundreds of brands and styles for any man’s social life or work life, including blazers, shirts, jackets, sweaters, polos, pants and more.    You MAY think that their business model is similar to other subscription box services, but there has never been a styling or fashion rental service for men ONLY, and let’s face it, who needs more help in this area? #Duh #MostMen!    So, these three rockstars came together to create a menswear rental subscription service in the United States that offers some of the world's most famous brands that let’s men RENT, WEAR, and RETURN! No laundry, no shopping, no guesswork.    Their Mission?   To help men achieve their goals by building confidence in how they look and feel when connecting with others.    Taelor.Style helps people to be the best version of themselves every day, without spending time chasing after their clothes. And, they play a part in saving the environment by extending the life of garments and supporting sustainable fashion.    Just who are Anya, Phoebe and Melissa? And how did they come together to build this very successful business:  Anya Cheng, former eBay & Facebook's head of product, with strong e-commerce experience working for Target and other major brands Phoebe Tan, Anya’s University of Chicago MBA classmate    Holly interviews all three this week, where we learn how they found each other, how they discovered this very unique niche in the on-line fashion category, and how this subscription service is different than the others out ther.   DRESS YOUR BEST WITHOUT BUYING CLOTHES  What man needs to waste time worrying about their wardrobe or what looks good on them? Taelor.Style helps them make fewer decisions so they can free their brains up for what really matters. #FACTS   OWN LESS BUT ENJOY MORE   Why spend money on clothes you will only wear a few times? Simplify your life by owning less and enjoying more. Take out the complications of figuring out what's in or out, let them do the work for you! EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY  By renting clothes rather than owning them, you'll reduce waste and help save the environment while refreshing and keeping your wardrobe rotating without buying more.    How It Works:    The monthly subscription fee for Taelor is $88 USD per month, and users would receive 8 stylist-picked or AI-picked clothes. They do not charge additional transportation fees and dry-cleaning costs.  Stylists and AI pick clothes for you, based on your preference & purpose.       3. Wear for weeks, Free shipping, no commitment to buy, get up to 70% off retail price if you keep items!      4. Swap instead of shop! No more shopping or laundry, just return with prepaid envelope, get free shipping & laundry, and then just wait for your next box!   How Can This Possibly Work? No Man Knows His Size!    With stellar customer service, Ai software, some very experienced and talented fashion industry experts, and believe it or not, trial and error – this service provides ample opportunity and ease for trying things on and returning them to quickly get men to their best fit.     How Does Taelor.Style Pick the Brands They Offer?    It is really important that the brands chosen aligned with their mission. So, one of requirements is that they play upright and save the environment. Taelor.Style is trying to promote a circular fashion model. Why buy something that you don't think you would wear often, when it just sits in the closet collecting dust?  The rental business philosophy takes a lot of that waste out of your closet.        2. The brands they partner with are sustainable brands. They take time to know a brand’s manufacturing, fabric selection and design processes in addition to the brand's sustainable elements throughout manufacturing stages.      3. Taelor.Style does not offer fast fashion or luxury high-end fashion. Their focus in on performance, quality, style and comfort.  The average price point falls between $100-200 per item. Holly’s Point of View?  Holly has always promoted sustainable fashion practices.  She loves that this company is offering a moderately-priced option for customers who want to elevate their style! This is perfect for nearly ALL OF AMERICA, people!        2. This service is for anyone and everyone who wants to look good in a fashion forward and understandable, unintimidating way. Taelor.Style takes the fear of shopping away, helps people find what fits them well and looks best on them. They also take the fear of commitment away when as the customer is under no obligation to buy, unless the feel inclined to do so.   This is what we call a STYLE WIN-WIN! We are excited for all of our Fashion Friends to find this new tool for their husband, brother, cousin, neighbor, brother-in-law, dad, friend, etc. This may even start giving men a voice in an area where they may be afraid to step up and try, or even ask for help.    As you know, the first step when inproving your style is awareness. Then comes change. And Your Favorite Personal Stylist, Holly Katz, definitely thinks they can really help elevate fashion change:       Taelor.Style provides an on-demand clothing rental service monthly subscription. Pick, Wear, Return. Own less and enjoy more!  FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC.    Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz! 

Welcome to our latest edition of Designer Spotlight, featuring Bad Ass California fashion designer Kim White, who started making designer handbag made with vintage upholstry car fabrics.     Uhm, WHAT?    PRO TIP:   Kim White is part of our HOLLY-DAY Gift Guide and Giveaway 2022, so if you have not signed up to win over $900 in items, please drop us your email here to enter: https://hollykatzstyling.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3d92b8d8d5e09396aead1e621&id=24668f0c75    Kim White Handbags & Belts was established in 2003 in Los Angeles, California.  What began as a one-of-a-kind, handmade textile bag business with Kim sewing each bag herself has bloomed into a boutique business specializing in both leather belts and bags.      Kim’s belts and bags are all made in the USA with the finest craftsmanship, made by real people, one by one.  This specialty line of leather goods is made to last, with attention paid to the finest quality craftsmanship. The buckles Kim uses on her belt line are specially cast uniquely for Kim White.     Craftsmanship is key, only gorgeous high-quality leathers are used, and styles are designed to withstand temporal trends.    All proudly designed and hand made in the U.S.A. Kim White lives and works in Highland Park, California.    We could literally write every word Kim White shared with us in these show notes – because she is THAT awesome.        “You need a niche to get rich!”      To summarize the vibe she brings to the show this week, we’ll just share this. This is how it all started when Kim had no money:    “Okay, so what happened was, I worked for a big fashion designer in Los Angeles for a really long time. And they were crazy. They went out of business eventually. And I found myself out of a job. I found myself so broke, I hadn’t even been paid for the past three paychecks, So, no rent money, no hotel, I was screwed. And I was in an apartment at the time. And I'm just like, “What am I going to do?”    Well, she asked around LA for fabric sources because she had a fabric sewing machine. And someone told her about a company that supplied fabrics for American cars from the 70s and 80s. She literally couldn't believe it. This is when she said, “This is my niche to get rich!”  She started a fabric vintage car handbag line, and she killed it.     “I killed it. In my first month in business. I was like on E TV, I was in French Vogue, I was on all the fashion magazines back then. And this was in the early 2000s. So that's when it really mattered to have actual press. So that's “a must” for beginning stories!”    Today, Kim has extended her line to include unique belts and other accessories. In this episode she shares her journey as a designer, as woman entrepreneur, and the rollercoaster ride of running your own fashion brand.     It ain’t easy folks, but with the attitude and passion of someone like Kim, it can be done.     This is one wild ride of an episode, so hold on to your seat, and meet KIM WHITE!    PRO TIP: Want to see all of the designs discussed today? See Holly’s exclusive curated Pinterest Boards here.      FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”    Hosted by Your Favorite Personal Stylist, Holly Katz!    www.fashioncrimespodcast.com   

Happy Black Friday?  Or Shop Small Saturday? Or Cyber Monday?    No matter how you decide to shop for holiday gifts this year, we want you to SHOP SMALL and support INDEPENDENT CREATORS as much as you can!    This HOLLY-DAY season, your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz has created a spectacular GIFT GUIDE full of unique items that has something for everyone, gives back to an important cause - and - ends with a one winner who will win it all!    When You Give, Holly Gives:   This year, we are using our GIFT GUIDE to support Ahimsa House, helping people and pets escape domestic violence together in Georgia, USA. https://ahimsahouse.org   Ahimsa House is Georgia’s first and only organization dedicated to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence reach safety together.    Domestic violence often hurts family pets, too. Ahimsa House, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) is dedicated to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence across Georgia reach safety together.    They have provided over 150,000 nights of safe, confidential shelter for pets in need. It costs them approximately $500 to care for one survivor’s pets.  Ahimsa House relies heavily on individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.   So, because we love pets, especially dogs, please consider a donation: https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=11674&n=150757   But if you are not able to help right now, Holly will donate FIVE DOLLARS for every listener who sends us their email! Drop us a DM, send it to us on our website, or DM on our social. We will count you in!   The Gift Guide:   Happy Socks, Fun, Fashionable Socks:  www.happysocks.com/us/socks  Gift: 5 pairs of Happy Socks, valued at $80.00   Spreading #HappinessEverywhere since 2008.   “COLOR, CREATIVITY, AND FUN” Happy Socks is for all of us who think that life can never be too colorful. And that true happiness stems from the freedom to be yourself. Our vision is to bring happiness and color to every corner of the world - inspiring authentic self-expression through color, creativity, and fun.   Fleur'd Pins, Men’s Lapel Pins: www.fleurdpins.com GIFT: Pink Leather Carnation Lapel Pin, valued at $100.00   The Timeless Symbol of the Well-Dressed. Lapel Flowers Handcrafted in NYC by Andrew Werner.   For generations, the boutonnière has been a symbol of romance, power, and sophistication. It celebrates elegance, refinement, and prestige; an accouterment meant to enrich the ensemble it is paired with.  Handcrafted in New York City from the finest fabrics to leathers and exotic skins, wearing Fleur’d Pins will undoubtedly make them take notice and leave a lasting impression.   GGMaul Designer Handbags: www.ggmaul.com Gift: Rebel Key Chain valued at $200.00   Gorgeous multi-wear handbags for women who multitask.   Gretchen Maull Berger founded GG Maull to fulfill her lifelong purpose of empowering women through fashion by elevating their self-confidence and inner strength.     Kim White Handbags and Belts: www.kimwhitehandbags.com   Gift: Mini Ring Wristlet, valued at $135.00   Kim White handbags and belts was established in 2003 in Los Angeles, California. What began as a one-of-a-kind handmade textile bag business with Kim sewing each bag herself, has bloomed into a boutique business specializing in leather bags, and leather belts.    Fun Fact: She went to a fabric warehouse and bought old car upholstery fabric and started making bags out of them. All her belts and bags are made in the US, with the finest craftsmanship, made by real people, one by one.   Brightkins Pet Learning: www.brightkins.com Gift: Surprise Party Treat Puzzle, Cactus Surprise Treats Dispenser, & Hunger for Words Talking Pet Starter Set, valued at $63.00.   Interactive Pet Toys and Training Tools! This new line of pet toys and products unlock our pet’s curiosity while providing bright ways for pets to play and stay entertained. With the surprise party treat puzzle, dogs of all ages can snack along as they figure out how to open these treat-filled presents.   6.) Taelor, Men’s Subscription Style Service: https://taelor.style/ Gift: One Free Month of Subscription Styling, including 8 items, valued at $88.00.   Look good without buying clothes, menswear rental subscription. Stylist and AI pick for you.   Our new friends at Taelor.style,  Phoebe, Anya and Melissa created a menswear monthly box subscription platform for just $88 a month. Your favorite guy can have an online virtual stylist help them through the everyday mundane chore of picking out clothes and even doing their laundry!   Men can choose, try on, wear, and send back items for a new box or purchase right there on the spot. No laundry, no dry cleaning. It’s the best of both worlds and best of all, no shopping.    There are over 200 brands that they partner with to make getting dressed super easy and fun - and take up less brain space for those who are jumping from their busy lives to business travel to their weekend or social lives.   7.) Mobvoi Smart Watches: https://www.mobvoi.com/us Gift:  Mobvoi TicWatch E3, valued at $199.99.   Maker of #TicWatch and #TicPods An AI company that strives to push the boundaries of next-generation human-machine interaction.   No matter how busy your life is, it’s important to devote time to maintaining an active lifestyle. Powered with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 4100 Platform and Mobvoi dual processor system, TicWatch E3 combines smooth performance and advanced health sensors in a classic, stylish design. Effectively manage your life, health, and well-being with more than 20 professional workout modes, built-in GPS, and helpful apps and services on Wear OS by Google™.   8.) i.d x-change Cuffs of Love, By IGAL DAHAN:  https://www.instagram.com/idxchange/ Gift: One cuff bracelet, valued at $75.00.   Every piece in the Cuffs of Love collection has a connection with love. The pieces were designed for those who embrace and want to express the connection of love they cherish with friends, family, and in relationships. The innovative interlocking cuffs have hit a cord with consumers and celebrities alike including Chris Daughtry, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson, Matt Damon, Kim Kardashian, Teri Hatcher and The Jonas Brothers.   9.) JGame Tennis Fashions: https://jgamenyc.com/ Gift: Gift Certificate for $50.00.   Do good and look good in Tennis Apparel.  Female Founded - Sustainable – Made in NYC.    JGame is a female founded company, who is an eco-conscious, ethically-made NYC-based brand. If you love tennis and pickleball or if you care about reducing your carbon footprint and want to look effortlessly chic on and off the court, you've are about to meet your match!    Each piece is made with high quality recycled fabrics is designed with both functionality and covered in mind. They want to mitigate the culture of disposability and create pieces that are timeless. Each piece goes through a rigorous process of wearing washing and drying several times to test its longevity.  How To Win All of These Items:   1.)  Shop, shop, shop these amazing small-businesses during this Holly-Day season!   2.)  Give, Support and Love Ahimsa House, so that families and pets can be safe and secure this holiday season - and always.   3.) Send us your email to enter to win ALL. 9. GIFTS. For each email we receive for our newsletter list, Holly will donate FIVE DOLLARS to Ahimsa House in your name.    Happy Holly-Days!  FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!” www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!

Do you want to make your life about 1,000% easier instantly? Especially now that the holidays are around the corner? Well, do we have a gift for you! This week, Holly helps you straighten out your wardrobe to avoid being overwhelmed, confused and dreading getting dressed every day or for special events.   How does she do it? With a miraculous styling tool called “The Only Wardrobe Checklist You Will Ever Need!”   There are lots of people out there with Wardrobe Checklists – which are basically a list of the things you should have in your closet no matter what.  But the difference here is that Holly’s Checklist is made up of a simple formula. It’s clear, concise, and achievable – without a bunch of professional stylist word salad that can throw you over the edge.   PRO TIP:  As always, Holly has tons of photo examples of what should be in your closet on her Pinterest board, so be sure to follow along as you listen.   Listen this week to get the FULL CHECKLIST! And the added bonus? Once you check off the items you REALLY need in your closet, you have also managed to clean out your closet (using uniform velvet hangers, of course).    You’re welcome!!!  We just saved your sanity before the holidays even start.   Listen to Episode 118 “The Only Wardrobe Checklist You Will Ever Need” wherever you get your podcasts or at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC.   FASHION CRIMES PODCAST "The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!"   Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!   www.fashioncrimespodcast.com   #hollykatzstyling #fashioncrimespodcast #personalstylist #fashionover40 #fashionover50 #whattowear #podcast #podcasters #fashionpodcast #wardrobecheklist #wardrobeconsultant #stylist

What is happening, Fashion Besties? How fabulous have you had to look this week? As for Holly, she was HOME. ALL. WEEK. Don’t be concerned. It happens.    So, with a little downtime, we started sifting through her DMs and emails and decided to share just a few of the questions we get from listeners and clients.    Y’all have gotten so fashionably savvy and smart! Your questions remind us that we have many areas yet to discuss, and we are so proud of the listeners that check with us before they commit a fashion crime! #TRUTH   We love that you are reaching out and asking, because this is how you learn, and this is how your style evolves. #SoProud   First, some starters:   What to wear when you are home all day or working from home: NO CRAPPY PJs or SWEATS. Just because you do not step over the threshold for a day or two, you do not have the right to slob-out. Someone might come to your door and then you'll be diving behind the couch. Your dog needs to be walked. You probably need to get the mail. You may have a Facetime call with your mother. Who knows? What you wear to bed, and around the house, is just as important as what you wear out the door. More on this later. For Holly, she started wearing her stepson’s oversized and comfy T-shirts to bed. This quickly turned into a very unsexy fashion crime. So, she decided to up her pajama game with cute and comfy PJ sets and you know what? She quickly realized that a 'put together' look even for bed is better when you are trying to not look like a slob around the house.  A mix of practical yet comfortable with a splash of sexy – and of course - is machine washable. When you look good, you feel good; even when you are sleeping.    What to do when you HATE shopping: Sidebar rant: Some people like to shop. They evolve their style with their age. They're naturally excelling in life. Fashion and style are fun for them. They enjoy getting dressed. Just because you are a woman does not mean you automatically know from birth how to shop, or even like to shop or enjoy getting dressed. THAT’S OKAY!   Women are supposed to have it all, including knowing how to look good, defy their age and continue working until they literally can't in their later years. But look, you're either born with a shopping gene or not. If not, this is a learned skill that you can master just like anything else. The #1 reason people hating shopping is you think nothing fits your body shape. First solution: Shop for the body you have today. Not the 10 pounds you are going to lose someday. And don’t wear what you wore 15 years ago. Face the facts, go into a store, try on current styles, and let a salesperson help you find your fit. ASK FOR HELP. The #2 reason people hate shopping is you don’t know what you're looking for coupled with being stuck in a style rut. Yes, you might take an occasional shopping trip out of sheer life-threatening circumstances. like getting divorced, or a new job, or you're going to an important event that’s going to force you into an overwhelming department store when you realize a). you haven't shopped in 10 or 15 years, or b). you try on 2 things and then come to the conclusion that nothing in the world fits you. From here, there's usually a "get me out of here" fight going on in your head with you and your inner voice saying, that you can totally do this, but by this time you're in the car already. This usually leads to an "See, nothing ever fits me..." freak out and bout of over ordering online...(FASHION CRIME), or opt out of the event altogether to avoid the stress of finding an outfit. Sound like someone you know? #fashiontragedy   Holly is here today to share real answers to real questions submitted by 2 of our fashion insider besties. Only the first question is in the show notes here. Make sure you listen to the full episode to hear all of the questions and truth bomb answers!!!   Question #1:   Dear Holly, I usually wear basics and neutral colors. But recently I've been in the mood to try something more stylish. How do I do this without embarrassing myself? Answer #1: This question, to be honest, really hurts my heart. This is somebody who obviously has been in their fashion comfort zone most of their lives. But as we’ve discussed before, when you shop for color, or for price, this is called shopping backward. Do not do this. You want to shop forward, or shop with intention, which means you shop for FIT FIRST. Not color, not price, not sales, not, 'I'll find a place to wear this," shopping. Shopping for color and thinking that this is a great way to get yourself out of your comfort zone is not a good idea. Because you don't shop for color, you shop for fit. The best advice we can give is to go into a store, look at the displays and the mannequins. Look at department store websites to see what's trending, best sellers, and the newest styles. Ask for help and try things on. But do not buy something just because of the color or the price. #Iwillfindyou   Pro Tip: Listen to Episode 97 | How to Dress Right for Your Body Type   This answer leads us to a TON of other issues about how to shop:   Calm down, you're not looking for a ball gown. You are simply looking for a change. You want to be more on trend, you want to feel confident at an upcoming event, you want to evolve your style and you want to try something new! Don’t overthink it or try to spend a ton of money on designer clothes thinking that this will solve all of your problems. Start small.  If you work out a few days a week, it will pay to invest in your workout clothes. Try to plan your days around outfits that will carry you from pickleball to the pick-up line with ease. Plan your wardrobe-it will pay off.  Don’t overspend or shop for clothes at cheap, big box stores. Think about CPW, which is Cost Per Wear. If it fits you perfectly, your confidence will go up. If that costs a little more, just think about how many times you will wear something you love. If it is a cheap trend or color, and fits you poorly, you may only wear it once (FASHION CRIME). When you don't shop for a long time, you have no idea what things cost or why they cost so much. And you also don't see the value of spending money on clothes. This is called a financial block. Don’t wait years to shop. Don’t give up on your style. If no one dresses in your family, at your office or in your circle of friends, this is not reason to stop upgrading your wardrobe. Be the best dressed because you are going to get dressed, whether you go to the office or to the grocery store. Just becuase you are getting dressed doesn't mean you are "so dressed up...". You're just dressed. To recap, wanting something new in your wardrobe is empowering. Do things in your life that do not deplete you. Because when you deplete, deplete, deplete all the time, you have nothing left to give. Do something for yourself. Especially if you feel guilty about spending money on yourself. You need to fill your own cup, so that you can then fill others.  Once you know how to dress in a way that makes you feel good (FIT), everything in your life is going to shift. People are going to start to ask you if you've lost weight, changed your hair, etc. There is something different about you because you decided to focus on you. The energy shift is inevitable.  And you're going to want to keep continuing to feel that way, which will encourage you to keep your wardrobe rotating, which will keep you practicing how to shop, which in turn is going to get you to stop hating shopping, which makes you nicer. And when you are nice, you're going to be nicer to me. And when I'm nice, everything runs smoothly.  Go shopping, get help in the store, try something new, make sure it fits. And, send us more questions!! Listen to this full episode 117 to hear what our other fashion besties want to know about! Keep them coming! Your favorite personal stylist,  The Only Holly You need to Know