Wear This Not That

Welcome to Episode 96! This isn't our typical area of expertise, this is why we called in a PRO. This all falls under the same umbrella of self-image, so read on! In the world of fashion, everyone has their own way of achieving their style goals. This week, Holly explores the world of non-invasive cosmetic procedures with Dr. Tanya Lawson of Inbloom Health + Medispa in New Hampshire.   What's the latest? Is it right for you? Does it have to hurt? See? We also apply these same questions to fashion! #AmIright?  LISTEN TO THE NEW EPISODE here! First, some background:  Dr. Lawson specializes in aesthetic, anti-aging, and functional medicine.  Her personalized approach allows her to combine the best in cutting-edge wellness treatments and aesthetics, positioning her to provide her patients the very best care to meet their goals.  (Just a disclaimer: the information in this newsletter is NOT medical advice, it is for your information only!!) “Whether it's fashion or medical esthetics, we're really trying to help clients or patients care for themselves so that they can feel their best. It's about empowering patients. It's not about making people feel bad because they look a certain way."  – Dr. Tanya Lawson, M.D.      Dr. Tanya's Top Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatments (zero Fashion Crimes here):    BOTOX: What is it, how does it work Botox is the top injectable treatment of its kind. It’s FDA-approved to minimize the look of moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet for about 3-4 months.   Um, what are you shooting in my face? Botox uses purified botulinum toxin to temporarily relax the muscles responsible for these common wrinkles. With Botox treatment, wrinkles become less apparent.  For some patients (like HOLLY), there is a fear of pain, a fear of the medication, and the dread of trying to keep up with it every 3 months.  Dr. Tanya dispels the misconceptions of this treatment, and even SPILLS THE TEA on all of the uses of Botox that you may not be aware of: those neck bands, your veiny hands - even your booty!!! #YAASSGURL  Dr. Tanya and Holly review all of the "Dos and Don'ts of Botox" so you need to listen up!  NOTE: At this point in the podcast, Holly and Dr. Tanya fantasize about having a "Free Styling and Botox Advice" booth in the airport for all the fashion and face crimes they see. It's so easy to ask an expert! Just do it - they are not judging!! Anyway... FILLERS: What's new? What do they do?  Over time, skin loses volume. Loss of collagen, sun damage, and more can leave you with a sunken look that impacts your confidence. If you notice that your skin has lost its volume and smoothness, dermal fillers can help. Dr. Tanya explains that fillers have come a long way since the early days of collagen fillers, and primarily now they use hyaluronic acid. Um, what are you shooting in my face?  Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar that exists in our skin that loves water. When you think of fillers, you want to think about it to add volume in areas of volume loss to plump tissue. Typically, you use fillers in lips, cheeks, and jaw lines. Why do we love them? If administered correctly by a professional (ahem, take note), they have an instant result. Patients love them for that immediate gratification. AND, fillers typically last - depending on the product used - 12 months on average. LASERS for Hair Removal Shaving, waxing, and tweezing aren’t just time-consuming; they don’t reliably give you the silky smooth, hair-free look and feel you want. These days, new laser hair removal procedures are safe and permanent - and less painful - when administered by aesthetic and medical professionals.  Ok, so laser hair removal is still not pain-free. But the new generation of hair removal is more comfortable and more effective. Dr. Tanya's Tip: just remember, hair removal procedures are not for those with red, blonde, or white hair. Rrrruuudddeee. WTF ABOUT CELLULITE? Cellulite is often genetic. It's hormonal. There are different treatments on the market that can help reduce the appearance. Dr. Tanya is a fan of using radiofrequency micro-needling. This can help smooth and tighten the skin. It also has certain settings that can help melt fat essentially. When we have cellulite, we have bulging fat cells with fibrous septums that bring it down and creates a rippled appearance. By decreasing fat in the area, you can get more smoothing. Some good news? There is a new injectable treatment on the market that is in its early stages, so be on the lookout! HOW TO LOOK NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL Most of the age-old science is still relevant (no pun intended): 1.)  Get enough sleep 2.)  Hydrate 3.)  Avoid sun exposure 4.)  Avoid unhealthy foods and alcohol 5.)  Exercise, including building muscle with weights. Bottom line? Listen to this episode, live a healthy lifestyle, be happy, wear appropriate clothing, keep your face out of sun, blah, blah. blah, AND listen to this podcast. Also: Please download, follow, share, write a review, and DM us your style questions!! We are "The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed" and we want to hear from you!  FASHION CRIMES PODCAST Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz! www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

This week, Your Favorite Stylist Holly Katz talks hats - and how to style all types for summer.  Get the new episode now! Let’s keep it real: It is the worst time of year to add something extra to wear as temperatures are at an all-time high. However, a hat is a really fun way to add an extra zhuzh to any outfit. Even if you feel like you might spontaneously combust at any moment. #fire Here's a nice truth bomb for you: Nothing is more in style than keeping the sun off your face, and nothing ages you more than alcohol and the sun. We know. We hate it too. But dammit, if you're going to be drinking in the sun, then do it under an umbrella and wear a fabulous hat. That's all we are asking. It's not a lot to ask! When to wear a hat, what kind of hat, what do you do with your hair, when NOT to wear a hat! The hat game can be a confusing one. So, let's start at the beginning: “Remember, the hat is the star. So don't upstage it with some crazy ass complicated outfit.  – Holly Katz, personal stylist. Holly’s Top Hats for Summer (no fashion crimes here): The Fedora  The Trilby  The Baseball Cap The Wide Brim The Bucket (Style Tip: go to Holly’s Pinterest board to see all these hats and styling ideas!) FEDORA: The classic Fedora is Holly’s favorite for summer. It can be made of straw for keeping you cool, and you can dress them up with a grosgrain ribbon or leather hatband around the crown – and even add a brightly-colored feather or sparkly hat pin!  She recommends wearing your Fedora by the pool or at the beach with a flowy, sheer kimono over your swimsuit or even over a tank top and shorts. Top it all off with statement earrings, chunky jewelry and a high wedge sandal – PERFECTION! TRILBY: The Trilby hat, which looks like a Fedora, has the same crown, but a very narrow brim. The crown is the shape of a teardrop if that helps. To be more specific, it’s the hat Jason Mraz and Bruno Mars wear, and they are both Holly’s boyfriends. #truth #duh Since the Trilby is like the Fedora, Holly recommends styling it in a similar way. One chic idea is to wear the Trilby with a crop top (not too short!), a long maxi skirt, and a heeled-mule.  BASEBALL CAP: We know what you are thinking: a baseball cap MUST be a Fashion Crime! For sure! But actually, it's not, in this instance. This is a hat that can be dressed up or down. It never goes out of style. When you wear it the right way it looks super chic and fashion-forward. We’ve seen it styled in so many different ways - from a dress - and we mean a nice dress, like a cocktail dress - and sneakers, to a bright-colored suit and a chunky dad sneaker.  Baseball caps can be plain, they can have cute sayings or fun logos on them, and even Trucker hats are back. If you don’t dress like a slob, you can pull this off! WIDE BRIM HAT: If you go to the beach, you’ve seen wide-brimmed hat (which are PERFECT to protect you from the sun. Or, if you’ve attended the Kentucky Derby or Derby parties, those large, decorated hats are wide brim hats. There are many variations, but mainly they can be floppy or structured.  Holly prefers a structured brim. You want it to keep its shape when you are wearing it. The floppy one is more casual, and best for the beach or the pool.  For styling, she recommends pairing a hat like this with a crisp white cotton buttoned down for a really cute play on menswear with a high-waisted colorful maxi skirt, and a crossbody bag which we think is a great travel outfit or a day outfit, and you can even wear this into the night. BUCKET HAT: The Bucket Hat was super popular when ‘some of us’ (ahem) were in high school in the 90s. It’s back again and worn by men and women alike. It has been seen all over the runway and beyond for the past few seasons. We are seeing it every turn!  It's been shown by Prada and Gucci. And some of the more high-end streetwear brands like Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton.  This is probably Holly’s least favorite style of hat (#sorrynotsorry), but she will agree that it looks great with the right outfit on the right person! She recommends pairing with denim frayed shorts, a fitted top with a blazer or a jeweled cardigan, maybe a high-top sneaker…. something to make it a little bit more street!  Hat Brands We Love: Goorin Brothers Eugenia Kim Gigi Burris Millinery Kangol Aland   Get Episode 95 here! So now you are ready to be super stylish this summer AND protect your skin and face. We are dying to know how you are styling YOUR summer hats – DM us a photo on social, and we just might feature you! Download, follow, share, write a review, DM us your fashion questions!! We are The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed, and we want to hear from you! FASHION CRIMES PODCAST www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Hosted by Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist.

This week, your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz shares some serious STYLE TRUTH BOMBS to help us understand that going back to work after the pandemic means we need to get our office outfit game on! Get this new episode wherever you get your podcasts or listen here. While some of us may have loved the days of working at home and spending extra time with family, others may have felt depressed and secluded. Regardless, many of us slipped into a new lifestyle that helped us feel better – and frankly – who didn’t love the new normal of no pants?  But now that companies are slowly getting back to work this summer, the everlasting question still hangs over our heads like a sad saggy rain cloud is:  What do we wear now?  Before you hit the panic button, let's keep it real. Know that you are not alone. Rule #1: The summer dress code requires one thing: Professional attire without looking like you're counting down the minutes to happy hour. You can never go wrong being the best-dressed in your office (or anywhere, FYI)! Rule #2: Is your image holding you back? “It is your responsibility to have a wardrobe that supports your lifestyle at work, at home, that fits your age and your life phase. Whether you're just starting out after college or grad school, or you've been in your career for a minute, your style should be evolving with your age.”  And, if you're not?  You are stuck.  The Top 5 Style Blocks:  Financial: Afraid to spend money, always looking for sale items and cheapest styles Closet Chaos: If you don’t know what is in your closet, you don’t know what fits, what to wear, or what is out of style. You have so much stuff, you don’t know what you have.  Emotional or Guilt: Feeling like you need to invest in other things for your home, your family, and your finances.   Stuck In a Style Rut: You have not evolved your style. If your age, weight or decade has changed, you need to update your style to look and feel your best! Putting Yourself at the Bottom of the List: When you put yourself last, you have less to give to your family, your job, and your friends.  “When you deplete from you, you deplete from them, because you are the shining example that they see every single day.” – Holly Katz So now that we know we need to wear pants every day, and how to break free of the style blocks that cause us fashion anxiety, here are some style tips for what to wear to the workplace this summer.  (Before we get started, head over to Holly’s latest Pinterest Board to see all these recommendations):  Try a front-slit ankle pant. They pair well with sandals and low heels, and make sure whichever pant you purchase, stretch rules. At a certain age, a pant with a little bit of stretch will change your life. Color is in!  Color blocking with bright-colored blazers, a neutral pant and a little top is a sure conversation starter – and completely classy.  The Midi-Skirt is a skirt that hits under the knee, and halfway down your shin. Wear this skirt with a super cute pattern and then rock it with some sneakers and a vintage T-shirt, and then throw on a beaded or jeweled denim jacket or cardi, so when they crank up the A/C they can't freeze you out of your workspace. Puff-sleeve dresses are the perfect fit for many of us. This dress can be easily dressed up to go from office to dinner out with just a quick change to a strappy shoe and a fun clutch! And finally, the summer weight sweater!  This is style perfection and great for summer when you need a step up from your favorite tee and then you can layer it under a lightweight jacket or a printed scarf for fall. Wear them with a chunky necklace or statement earring. They also go great with a colored jean and platform sandals. Amazeballs! Again, there are plenty of ideas on our Pinterest board for your perusing pleasure. And please let Holly know if you have any questions or if you need to go a little bit deeper into what to wear at work for the summer! Listen to the new podcast episode now! Cheers to summer!!  FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!” www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz! www.hollykatzstyling.com Pinterest: https://pin.it/59tzTKO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashioncrimespodcast/

How does a talented fine jewelry designer go from working in the jewelry industry to starting her own jewelry design business? Well, this week’s special guest tells us it sort of started when her work became the mascot for a close-knit community… Meet our Bestie Julie Lamb of Julie Lamb NY. She is a career designer who received a Metalsmithing BFA from Syracuse University.  For Julie it was always all jewelry, all the time - pretty much her whole life.  Be sure to listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts or at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC. After starting her business nearly 7 years ago, Julie Lamb has just been named the “Rising Star” in the jewelry category, winning a prestigious award from Fashion Group International.  THIS. IS. A. BFD! And Holly was there to witness it all in person at the event! Julie Lamb NY now has several jewelry designs, but one of her very first items incorporated her namesake: The Lamb.   According to her website, the “Be Ewe line encourages individuality in the most playful way with a lovable Lamb logo lets the ewe shine through. Make sure to 'stand out’ & ‘be herd’ wherever you may roam. Or just revel in your badass Black Sheep status, in black diamonds!” How fun is that??? How It Started: Julie tells us a hilarious story of learning how to navigate her new business on social media – specifically Instagram – and did not know the power of hashtags. After posting her first few “Be Ewe” designs using the hashtags “lamb jewelry and “sheep jewelry,” she started getting knitters and quilters - and even some sheep farmers - responding!  This New York City girl now found herself talking to sheep farmers and knitters, and even had one little customer from Future Farmers of America. They were sweet girls from Texas and other places who wanted Julie’s lamb jewelry for their graduations and events. As odd as it was, it was a great learning lesson: she quickly learned how hashtags work! This led in a direction she never could have imagined – a group of knitters invited her to their industry events like the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival. She feels she was listening to her customers and was happy to go wherever they encouraged her to go to grow her business.  It is hard to sell a new jewelry line (or any new product), but she was fortunate to find a separate audience that no other jewelers could play with. She found a community of lovely knitters who were very passionate and supportive. It was a different facet of the business and one that helped her grow.  But all knitting aside (just kidding, she does not knit), Julie is now known for her fine CITY, Metropolis and Bespoke jewelry designs. She uses 18K yellow gold, 14K white gold and 14K rose gold for her designs – preferring the stronger yellow tone of 18K.  You can see all her work at www.julielambny.com.   How to Start a Business: As an art major, Julie is a bit mad that art schools do not teach basic business skills. Math is not her thing – not that there is anything wrong with that! – but a little accounting and a little Excel spreadsheet work would have been helpful.  She recommends that no matter what your product is, or how talented you are, you need to learn basic business skills early on to be successful. Some lessons are learned the hard way, avoid this one.  How to Style Jewelry: We all know Holly loves to mix metals, and literally tells us that every week on these episodes. Julie’s rule for wearing jewelry is ‘the more the merrier!”  If she goes out, she piles it on.  Julie’s Style Tip: for the summer, mix your metals with beads. It’s a lighter look, and definitely more comfortable on your skin.  Perfect for summer! Got a Turkey Neck? Julie recommends layering longer necklaces to draw the eye down from the neck area. And then add her hoops or statement earrings to draw the eye up to your face, away from your neck. It’s a miracle! Julie has so many more fabulous nuggets and insights to share with us that are funny, smart and heartfelt. Be sure to listen to this episode 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

It’s here: “Best-Dressed Wedding Guest, Part 2!” Because our original episode “Best-Dressed Wedding Guest, Part 1,” has gotten the most downloads of any episode EVER!   So, we are back to giving you even MORE insider information about how to be the best dressed at your next wedding event.   (P.S. If you miss the memo on Part 1, please go back to Episode 84. You won't be sorry!)  Get the new Part 2 episode now HERE!  Ok, to start:  Regardless of what type of wedding you attend, let's just start off by repeating the mantra that Holly uses daily with clients:   “It never hurts to be the best looking one in the room.”  Let's say it together now this way: “It never hurts to be the best looking one in the room by being the best dressed one in that room.” First, let's go over the foundation of getting yourself together for such an occasion. Details include the following: the dress, shoes, makeup, hair, nails, jewelry, handbag, and a zhush.  As always, before we start on the details, in order to help you with the visuals, please jump over to Holly’s Pinterest to see this episode’s featured recommendations.  The DRESS.   The 3 Things You Need to Shop For:  The Cut: which can also mean the silhouette of the dress or the shape of the dress. This is the first thing the very first, and we mean the Number One thing, that you look for when buying a dress. You're not shopping for price. And you're not shopping for color. You are shopping for fit first, which means you know your body type, and you know what type of dress shape you are looking for.   The Fabric: If you are not in a store touching the fabric, then you need to read the product details and reviews on the website. It is best if you can feel the fabric to know if it has the right drape, stretch, and construction for your body type.  The Length: Micro Mini, Mini, Midi, and Maxi. Please dress for your age and cover your ass. Thank You! (See a graphic design of what I mean exactly about dress length here.)   SHOES:  A wedding is a special event. Wear something special. Not flats. Not tennis shoes. Not even kitten heels. You need to suck it up and suffer and wear nice a high heel. Heels come in all varieties, so you CAN find an elegant, elevated heel that is bearable for a few hours.   Try a fancy wedge heel, or a fun block heel. There are options.   However, do not ruin your best shoes for any event. If you are at an outdoor wedding (not Holly’s favorite venue), then find a shoe that won’t be ruined if you get stuck in the mud. Plan and shop based on the wedding venue.    Brands We Love:  Vince Camuto  Nine West Sam Edelman  Valentino Manolo Blahnik  Neiman Marcus Shoe Department  Holly’s Pinterest Board  The HANDBAG:  Every woman should have three bags:    A Boss Bitch Bag (something that you can fit your laptop in for work and carry to work).   A medium-sized bag (not some grandma bag with a ton of pockets), that is something sleek and chic and current.   A clutch bag you know, obviously is slimmer and smaller, that might have a chain or not.    Do not bring a medium size bag to a wedding. Do not bring your everyday bag to a wedding. Don't do it. Get your ass a clutch bag. Something fancy. We don't care if it's $12 or $1,200, you can find a perfectly acceptable small bag anywhere that will be dressier for nighttime.   (GO TO EPISODE 70 FOR “HOW TO BUY A HANDBAG”)  THE JEWELRY:  Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. This is the way to bring your outfit up to that ‘dressed-up’ or ‘best-dressed” level. Get some fabulous statement earrings. Clean up your nice stuff so it sparkles. Mix metals! Mix your costume with your real.    But please. Please. Please do not wear your Apple Watch to a wedding. If you do, fashion alarms will be sounded, and you will be pointed out in humiliation. This is a #FASHIONCRIME. I will hunt you down and find you. Jewelry Brands We Love:  Julie Lamb New York  Amanda Pearl  The ZHUZH:  A ‘zhuzh’ is something that adds that one last level of ‘bling’ or ‘zing’ or ‘ta-dah’ moment. This can be your jewelry, a pashmina, your handbag, or your nail polish.  However, it better not ever, ever be a puffer coat over your wedding outfit.   You have been warned.   Okay, that’s the secret!  Make sure you wear enough to make it look special. And make your outfit look dressy and not for every day. That's the key to wearing something special: it’s something that you don't wear every day.   Try to look stand out! You be the judge of what's best for you. Holly is just here to light a little fire under your boots. Do something different. The truth: Less is less. More is more. We want you to be the best dress wedding guest! And guess what? You're gonna be, mkay, because we put that in the universe for you. You are welcome!   Get the new episode now HERE!    FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed”  Hosted by your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz! 

Hear ye! Hear ye! The event of all events: The Met Gala was here, and we need to take a step back and celebrate fashion’s biggest night! Get our latest episode now! Never heard of the Met Gala? Ever been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City? Doesn’t matter.  All you need to know is that this is THE celebrity event of the year featuring the most outrageous costumes and looks curated by top designers, which raises money for the The Met’s Costume Institute each year.   If you want to see all the outfits? Please head over to Holly’s Pinterest board and follow along! No matter your movie career, income bracket, or societal stature, it’s the coolest of the cool kids that get to go.  As exclusive as it is political, to be invited is somewhat equal to being invited to a ball hosted by royalty. You just don’t say no. You show up, with bells on. Literally.   The theme this year was centered around the “Gilded Age” in American Fashion, focusing on New York’s elite in the last decades of the 19th Century, around 1870 to 1900 Think white ties, large hair with hats to match, opera gloves dresses to the floor, and very tightly nipped corsets galore. So, join Holly and Nolan this week to see who understood the assignment, and who forgot their homework. They have graded the papers, and the results are in:  A+ Awards: Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds were the co-chairs of this year’s Gala.  As such, Blake pulled off an epic dress reveal for her arrival on the Met steps, where gala assistants untied the bow of her shimmery rose gold strapless gown by Atelier Versace to reveal a bright blue-green train underneath.  Her rose gold opera gloves also changed to blue-green, with her colors paying homage to New York City architecture, her crown paying homage to the Statue of Liberty, and the golden dress design symbolizing the Empire State Building.  We. Are. Not. Worthy. Anna Wintour, the Queen of All Fashion, wore a colorful ensemble Chanel which featured a feather-embellished cape, and a long matching skirt that flowed down to the ground. Of course, her outfit was gorgeous, and she even swapped out her classic sunglasses for a TIARA– which she owns! But Nolan is just bored with her same dress profile year after year.  Sarah Jessica Parker, as always, was our star student with extra credit and the teacher’s pet. Her dramatic Christopher John Rodgers ball gown and exaggerated hat proved she understood the assignment again this year.  Probably Nolan’s favorite of the night was Bee Carrozzini Shaffer (Anna Wintour’s daughter) in in a dramatic, lacy black Alexander McQueen gown. Elegant with a capital E! And Kaia Gerber in Alexander McQueen. She was straight out of a fairy tale. Holly has just become the president of the Winnie Harlow Fan Club. Winnie looked like an absolute angel. Like from heaven. She wore a whimsical white tulle creation by Iris Van Herpen with an amazing headpiece. No one does the Met Gala like Iris van Herpen. No. One. Michelle Yeoh: The epitome of GORGEOUS, and totally age appropriate, she wore a green upcycled silk-faille gown by Prabal Gurung. The piece featured a sharply draped bodice with an off-the-shoulder silhouette, complete with a sweeping skirt with a fluted hem. The elegant ensemble was finished with a dramatic matching cape. Amplifying the glamour of Yeoh’s outfit was a show-stopping diamond and pearl Tasaki statement necklace — also designed by Gurung.  Thank you, Madame! A++ Alicia Keys in Ralph Lauren. She looked BEYOND in a NYC skyline cape and gown. TO DIE FOR. Another love: Lizzo (and her flute!) in Thom Brown. That Coat!  Nolan wants to wear it to Whole Foods. He wants to wear it to the bodega. He wants to wear it everywhere. It took 32,000 man hours to make that coat, and we are here to celebrate it! Awkwafina arrived in a custom Gucci salmon pink and multicolor tulle puff sleeve dress. Holly says she has never looked better! Cardi B. “Goes for the Gold” in Versace– and was very well dressed. Holly loves, not Nolan’s thing. The gown was wrapped in Versace gold chains and coins. La La Anthony in an off-the-shoulder burgundy gown: What was the symbolism with her outfit?  Holly didn’t like it, Nolan said they may be more to the backstory, but these two just could not agree. And speaking of not agreeing, our hosts spend WAY too much time discussing Kacey Musgraves’ floor-length Prada gown that featured jeweled embellishments and a low-cut bodice that was adorned with a bow. Musgraves completed her look with black satin gloves, an ostrich fan and plenty of jewels, including a stunning diamond necklace. Holly LOVED!!  Who forgot to do to the homework? Billie Eilish opted for a pale green and cream Gucci corset gown, crystal-adorned black choker, and a messy-chic updo. Nolan thinks the color is terrible. And thinks it looks too prostitute-y.  That being said, he thinks it is the best she has looked in a long time. She seemed confident what she was wearing. He liked that she was wearing something with a lot of shape and structure and still felt confident and it made him happy for her because he hopes that now she'll be a little bit more confident in herself. What did Holly think? “She looked like she was a madam and an 1800s whorehouse.”  Allllrighty then! Kylie Jenner made Nolan want to run into oncoming traffic. It was just so bad, in so many ways. “It looks like a sad mix between the bride with no budget and bad taste. A 1950s nurse.”  Just no. Except, it was so bad, it was good! It was so bad that it has it has sparked a million memes. They are hysterical and all over Instagram and that makes up for how bad that outfit was. It was insulting. NOTE: If you want to honor the late Virgil Abloh of OFF WHITE, you wear one of his great dresses. Not that trainwreck. Period.  Camila Cabello in Atelier Prabal Gurung. Nolan says no to the dress. Holly says it looked like a confetti cake with skittles inside. Emma Stone wearing a white knee-length flapper-style dress by Louis Vuitton. Did she draw the Louis Vuitton short straw?  Anderson.Paak –  no bowl haircuts, please. Ever.  Emma Corrin from the Crown in a Miu Miu oversized jacket and shorts with a top hat.  Not elegant. Kourtney Kardashian in Thom Browne. She had no clue what the theme was and said so on national TV. RUDE. And the outfit she wore was completely wrong for her body type. Major FASHION CRIME!! And - what about the trend to have influencers invited to this prestigious event?  Is it ok, or no?  Nolan simply says: “Go Home.” Nolan had an interesting take on Shawn Mendes, that may or may not have anything to do with the Gilded Age or Met Gala, but he muses:  How long are we pretending Shawn Mendes is straight? We mean…. Really.  And OMG: Glenn Close in pink Valentino! We mean PINK! Wow, she killed it, AND got the assignment. Okay, we talked smack about just everybody. If you want to SEE all these outfits, head over to Holly’s Pinterest board and you can judge for yourself.  FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed” www.fashioncrimespodcast.com

What to Wear on Mother’s Day & Outfit Ideas | EP 90 Happy Mother’s Day, and Stepmother’s Day and Moms of All Types Day!! Because being a mom is the hardest job in the world. Put that on repeat. As you may know, Holly is FAMOUS for helping people plan out “what to wear” for the important events and holidays in their lives. And other than your birthday, Mother’s Day is the second most important day in your life. “I'm telling you to be overdressed and impractical. To spend what you want to spend, go where you want to go, drink overpriced wine, and live like it's your last day.” – Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist.  In this week’s episode, Holly is sharing how to dress and how to enjoy Mother’s Day like the Queens that you are! You should indulge. Eat something that's really bad for you - and then drink a lot. Do something different. Dress in a way that makes you feel on top of the world. Lock the door and don't feel bad about it. Be an attention whore. That's one of Holly's many genetic gifts.  A need some selfish coaching? LOOK NO FURTHER. (We are just full of the best self-help advice you would ever need this week.) Why is Mother’s Day important? Or in Holly's case, Stepmonster Day! Because Moms (this means you) are the glue that holds a family together. They are the most important person in the house. And believe us when we say this - because if you don’t - then you should go to a hotel for a week alone, and just see how your family gets along without you. Without your guidance, your instructions and your presence. It would NOT be okay. #GoodLuckWithThat Anyway, back to the program… What You Need for a Mother’s Day Outfit: Holly’s insider tips and recommendations.  As always, be sure to check her Pinterest boards for visuals, links and more ideas: Shoes – The styles and brands you need to kick up your outfits, and where to get them!  Della Terra Shoes Ally Shoes My Jojo Shoes Saks Off 5th 2. Dresses – Hand-picked dress lengths, types and designers for you need to know! Dillard’s Milly Johanna Ortiz La Double J 3. Handbags – The 3 types of handbags you need to own to be ready for every occasion! See my ‘How to Buy a Handbag” episode here. 4. Jewelry – Less is more. Do not save ANY jewelry for ‘special occasions.’ Jewelry is made to be worn. And, mix your metals, and mix your costume with your real.  Criscara Jewelry Amanda Pearl Jewelry And one final recommendation: do not stress. Go shopping in your own closet first! Wear what you know looks the best on you, be comfortable – but pretty! And dress up everything with accessories, shoes and a great bag. And go see all ideas you will ever need on Holly’s Pinterest boards! Wishing you all a wonderful Mother’s Day! Get the episode now 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

Do you know the secret to looking good in photos? Is it your outfit? Being naturally photogenic? Being a supermodel?   The answer in short is: No.   #duh.  Check out this week’s new episode to get the pro tricks of how to pose in photos from Andrew Werner, fashion photographer extraordinaire! https://apple.co/2XXKHfC  Your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz is back with our new BFFF, photographer Andrew Werner, who tells us the inside scoop of his life as a fashion photographer, becoming a new designer of accessories, and the insider secrets of how to look your best in photos.  Andrew grew up surrounded by the clothing business and has always had a passion for the arts. This eventually evolved into taking photos professionally, not only of fashion but of the many things his eye found beautiful - from people and products to street styles and red-carpet celebrities.   His talent for seeing beauty through the eye of his camera lens has led him to a successful photography career, as well as being known as a knowledgeable style expert.   Andrew’s knowledge of the camera, lighting, angles, clothing design, body types, and current trends has resulted in stunning and creative photos. And while we love his photos, Holly really wants the dirt on what he’s learned as a photographer.  How does he coach people to make them look so good in photos? Is there a secret formula the normal person can use?   Many people hate having their photos taken. We can feel stiff, uncomfortable, unnatural, or awkward. But Andrew tells us that with some encouragement from an experienced photographer, and something he calls the “sundial approach” - we can all learn how to look our best in photos!  But we are not giving away the secrets here! You must listen to this episode at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC or wherever you get your podcasts. In addition, Andrew is now the creator of a most GORGINA new fashion accessory, the designer boutonniere.  After seeing so many men on the red carpet in black tuxes – where you cannot truly appreciate the design or fabric of their outfits, Andrew went to his friends in the design district in NYC to get textile remnants to make flower boutonniere pins. He has expanded into all levels of materials, including jewelry, and is excited to give men (and women) new choices in high-style accessories. Learn about his new line, Fleur’d Pins.  We can’t wait for you to meet Andrew! Get the episode at http://www.fleurdpins.com/ now, or 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 

Happy Earth Day, Fashion Friends! Do you want to know one of Holly’s top Fashion Crimes? Fashion that ruins the planet.  #Ugh #HowRude #NoFashionCrimes #stopit Get the full episode at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC, or wherever you get your podcasts. It does not take a brain surgeon to figure out that if we continue to overuse resources and throw everything we buy into trash piles, we will not have a place to actually WEAR fashion one day very soon.  #facts So, in honor of this day, we would like to share Holly’s “Sustainable Fashion for Dummies” episode with everyone to help explain what ‘sustainable fashion’ is, and how everyone can easily play a big part in saving the planet in small ways. #yourewelcome Every day, in our opinion, should be Earth Day. We should be reveling in the beauty that all the Earth gives to us. We should be appreciative and treat it with kindness, and not use and abuse our resources.  Responsible sustainability in the fashion industry has been a gigantic, gargantuan topic for the past 20-30 years. While researching the topic for this week’s episode, we found zillions of charts and graphs, explaining how much money each country in the world actually spends on clothes, especially fast fashion, every single year. And how much of it gets trashed.  The amount of this just in the United States alone will make you cry. Nobody can imagine what “92 million tons of waste” in a landfill actually looks like. Not only do unwanted clothes end up in landfills, but the emissions to produce these items pollute our air and natural water systems. And the faster the garments are produced, the more damage it causes to the environment. Fashion Crime #1 = Fast Fashion For anyone who doesn't know what “Fast Fashion” is, it's literally a 15-20 day turnaround from concept to production. And just as fast as the consumer buys it, it either falls apart and is thrown away, or the trend has already changed.  Add to that the transportation cost to quickly deliver what consumers buy each day – and the carbon footprint is now bigger than one of Shaq’s tennis shoes. Fun Fashion Fact:  The normal fashion fabrication cycle is 4-6 months.  That is from design to production to delivery. That takes time and money, but you end up with quality. Not quantity.  Understanding what a sustainable product is, especially in the fashion industry, is a real game-changer for how consumers can buy, what they want to buy, and what they actually think they need.  Consumer behavior can actually dictate how the planet will be affected, how it will work for future generations, and how much damage will be done. The more we buy, the more damage we cause.   Today, suppliers cannot keep up with demand. There is high demand for clothing and luxury goods due to celebrity culture and “the more stuff” culture. We are all guilty of it. But what we CAN do is change our type of consumption: Quality over quantity goes a long way.  The facts and the numbers are not only shocking, but it's alarming. What are we thinking when fashion companies brag about numbers like “114 billion garments sold last year” and “$500 billion worth of clothing waste and fabric” in landfills? And please don’t fall for the standard BS with claims from stores like ASOS, H&M, Shein, Boohoo, and Zara, who are guilty of “greenwashing,” which is saying they carry “some” sustainable items (and market them) to offset the rest of their line, and not practicing sustainable practices the rest of the time. So, what can fashion-conscious people do to make a difference? The answer is to buy smarter: it's called “circular fashion.”  What is “Circular Fashion?” This term is defined as clothes, shoes, or accessories that are designed, sourced, produced, and provided with the intention of being used and circulated responsibly and effectively in society for as long as possible in their most valuable form, and then return safely to the biosphere when no longer of human use. What does that mean in English? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair. #PREACH Reduce:  Purchase only what you need. Buy what you like, but buy what you need. Once you have what you need, you won’t “want” so much. Shop Small:  whether it’s a hometown business owner, or something handmade on Etsy, shop from small producers and creators. You will find more original items, more creative and interesting things, and will be supporting small industries that have less impact on the planet.  Reuse: Clean out your closet. Regularly. Donate, donate, donate. Not to give stuff to your neighbor, or to your daughter who lives in the same house. Give to organizations that help others by giving them gently-used items that they desperately need: socks, coats, shoes, bed linens, towels, blankets, eyeglasses, hats, and sunglasses. Imagine if you did not have those items. Those are the things people in need, need. Recycle: Shop on Poshmark, Tradesy, The RealReal, and Re/Done, or shop locally at consignment and vintage stores. Second-use items of high quality have value, are highly sought after, and are generally seen in the fashion world as being on-trend. Repair: Whatever happened to repairing quality items instead of throwing them away? Shoes can be re-soled, buttons can be replaced, or even upgraded! Handbags can be reconditioned. We have simply lost the art of fixing, sewing, and repairing because “new stuff” is so much easier to get.  “Donate it to a charity that can use the items of the past person's life to better someone else's life.” Where to find sustainable fashion  - and is it even fashionable?  Do not confuse good design, constructed with quality and sustainable materials, with lower quality fashion. In fact, to achieve this balance is a high form of art (in our humble opinion). Holly has created a new Pinterest board full of gorgeous designs from up-and-coming designers and brands you need to know! Don’t be afraid to try new brands, just do your homework by reading reviews and buying what you like.  And, finally, if you are one of #BFFFs already (best fashion friend forever), then you will have heard our many past episodes introducing new designers and creators whom we love and celebrate as small business owners and/or their commitment to sustainable fashion: 1.) Paridaez (women’s fashion) |  Episode 26 2.) Amanda Pearl Jewelry  |  Episode 37  3.) Vienne Milano Stockings  |  Episode 42 4.) Titov Label Lingerie |  Episode 44 5.) Della Terra Sustainable Shoes  |  Episode 75 6.) Pari Passu (plus size fashion)  |  Episode 61 7.) Criscara Jewelry  |  Episode 64 8.) Closet Clean Out, Part 2  |  Episode 60 Get the new episode at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC, or wherever you get your podcasts. FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!” Hosted by your favorite  personal stylist and the only Holly you need to know, Holly Katz.

Do you have outfit anxiety? Are you unsure about what people are wearing these days? Does it even matter what we wear now?  Get our newest episode “What to Wear for Easter” here. Pro Fashion Tip:  Hellleerrrrrrr.....people are wearing pants again. And you need to start making a plan to get out of your workout pants. Today. With the promise of a new spring season, let’s take this opportunity for a fresh fashion start!  People are going out again. You need to go out again. You need to wear clothing again, and you need to plan for that.  You can do it! Holly will help you. Ok, so Easter is upon us. That means Easter dresses and Easter bonnets and new outfits for the whole family, right?  But why?  Why do people dress up so much for this holiday, and what should you wear to enjoy this happy time of year?  First, some history:  Literally since the beginning of time people dressed in white or their best clothing to celebrate the vernal equinox, and believed that the possibility of wearing new clothes could bring good luck. This evolved to white linen robes worn during Easter to symbolize rebirth and new life.  In Roman times, the Emperors demanded that the court must wear fine new clothing on Easter, which later came to represent the end of Lent. Jump to the post-Civil War era, when Easter started being known as the “Sunday of Joy,” as women started to wear happier and brighter colors instead of dark colors for mourning.  And then, the late 19th century was the beginning of the Easter Parade in New York City where women paraded down Fifth Avenue and their new clothes for the holiday. The importance of the Easter outfit continues today, albeit with less pomp and circumstance, but it is still a strong tradition today for those who celebrate.  Now that we know ‘why’ Easter clothes are a thing, now you know the ‘what’ to wear. Holly has a full list of on-trend, age-appropriate recommendations on the show for you this week, and of course as always, you can see all of them on her Pinterest boards.  Bright-colored accessories, shoes and clothing The ‘power suit’ in solid bold colors Romantic, flowy midi- and maxi-dresses with gorgeous prints, made of beautiful fabrics, with high shoulders or puffy sleeves, and long or asymmetrical cuts Tops, sweaters and dresses with cut-outs Chunky, layered necklaces and statement earrings The ‘statement short’ Brightly colored bags, shoes or a sash With so many fun ideas, you will not have one ounce of  ‘outfit anxiety’ after this episode! And finally, Holly gives some major shout-outs to her podcast listeners who have DM’d her with some fabulous, real-life fashion questions. She tells us about “Sandra” and “Lauren” and their fashion dilemmas and how to fix them. Got fashion questions? Ask Holly!  She will answer you directly AND make you famous on our very fashionable and prestigious podcast.  FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed” Hosted by your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz! www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Sign up for Holly’s exclusive weekly fashion content!