Wear This Not That

What’s is up, Fashion Friends? I am here this week to have a tough talk about shopping. Are you shopping forward? Well, don’t you dare let us catch you shopping backward, or Holly swears she will track you down and set you straight with her formula to “Stop Making These Common Fashion Mistakes!” Recently while working with some of her OG styling clients, Holly noticed some common issues that were causing them to be either stressed out or unsure about what to wear.  The common problem? SHOPPING!  How can shopping be problematic, you ask? Isn’t retail therapy a thing? Well, if you are buying crap you don’t need, or stuff that doesn’t fit you well or praying you will suddenly lose a shoe size in order to shove your foot in those sale shoes, that’s a no from me, dog. But, not to worry! Holly is here with her Fashion Formula: Shopping Forward vs. Shopping Backward.  What is Shopping Forward? Well, the definition according to Holly is knowledge and planning.  You know your specific body type.  You know what looks good on your good parts, and how to hide your unfavorite parts.  Your style has evolved with your age, so you know you cannot wear the things you wore 20 years ago. Or even 10 years ago.  You know you do not need snow boots in Miami. #facts You walk into a store and know exactly what you are looking for and are not distracted by all of the retail and marketing gimmicks and obstacles placed in your way, intended to derail you. We are 100% happy for you if you’ve got this part of the formula down! But to be honest, most of us do not. Most are shopping backward, and it will wreak havoc on your style, your confidence, and frankly, your ability to get dressed most days. Shopping Backward is when you: Buy things on an impulse – anywhere – in line at the check-out, online on social media, walking through the airport. This is shit you do not need. Ever. Buy things just because they are on sale. You do not need a cartload of shoes from the Nordstrom Yearly Half-Off sale or BOGO sales at the discount stores.  Stuff that sits in your closet with the tags still on it is not fashion. It’s not your style. And, if you hire a personal stylist like Holly Katz, she is just going to make you give it away when she cleans out your closet. #facts Buying sizes that do not fit you. You are not going to lose 20 pounds by Christmas. Your feet do not change size. If you buy a size up or a size down and think you will ever wear that crap, Holly is here to say: You Never Will.  You buy something because it’s your favorite color. The price is right. But you have no clue if the fit is right for you. You never wear it. It sits in your closet with tags until Holly makes you get rid of it and you get mad at her. See the trend? Are you doing the math yet? Repeat after Holly: “If you are buying something you do not need just because it's on sale, it's not a good deal.” Remember, you are in the driver’s seat with your style. Do not let trends and or fast fashion dictate what you wear. Because in the end, you will never wear it. In other news: we have a big shopping season coming up. It's a lot of pressure to buy things for the holidays. So if you are shopping for yourself, make sure you know what you're looking for.  Holiday Shopping Sanity Tip: If you don't know what you're looking for, then get some inspo online before you shop. Go on department store websites, denim websites, shoe websites. They all tell you what's new, what's trending, what's hot. And then you can filter for your size, your style, etc. Speaking of holidays, Hanukkah is coming up super early this year, and Holly will be doing a fabulous Hanukkah giveaway with some amazing indie designers on her social media. We love supporting women-owned small businesses, so make sure you stay tuned for that.  Next week we're going to be talking about “How to Shop for Your Body Type.” You're welcome! We’ve got your back! I'm your best friend in fashion!  Please be sure to sign up for our INSIDERS ONLY newsletter here. And don't sweat it. Holly is here by your side. If you don't know what to do, reach out, send her a DM. With love,  - The Fashion Crimes Podcast with Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist, and let's be honest, the only Holly you need to know you know. Fashion Crimes Podcast  The Best Friend in Fashion You Never Knew You Needed New Episodes Every Friday www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Holly Katz Styling www.hollykatzstyling.com   #FashionCrimesPodcast #FashionStyle #hollykatzstyling #personalstylist #shopping #howtoshop #fashionpodcast #fashioncrimes #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #stylist #womenwhopodcast #womensupportingwomen #whattowear #hownottolooklikeshit #stylecoach #styletherapy #style #styleinspo #hotmessfixer #holidayshopping #holidaystyles #TJMaxx #RossDressForLess #fashionmistakes #retailtherapy #styletherapy #fallfashion

What’s Up? What’s the haps fashion friends?! We are getting down with denim this week! Holly's been getting so many questions and emails...are skinny jeans out? Are they over? What if I don't like flare? Did you know that for 150 years – that’s right, one hundred and fifty years – denim has been a staple of the American wardrobe? Don't get caught in the hype of what people say is “trending” for jeans, because this is a staple in your wardrobe that will not change - unless your specific body type changes. On this week’s episode of the Fashion Crimes Podcast, Holly will clear up any denim confusion, misconception, bewilderment or skepticism right here and right now.  We also talk about a fun vintage shopping adventure and some client styling projects she has been working on.  First, Holly reminds us that the fashion cycles run on 20 years. So, what the hell does that mean? It means what was popular 20 years ago, is popular again now because people who were not born 20 years ago, are seeing the trend for the first time.  #ugh #teenagers #sonotyoung Now, in the case of denim, what we're seeing now is that LOW RISE FLAIR denim is back.  #omg #pleasestop Sorry to say it, but it was popular in the 70s. It was popular in the 90s. And now, it's popular again. Just to be clear: this particular denim trend skews pretty young.  Like really young. Like baby-young. As a popular personal stylist, Holly has been getting a lot of questions lately asking about this particular trend, and if people should try them. For the love of GOD, skinny jeans are not out.  People need to know what the jean trends are! All you need to know if this; just say no to crack; not a good look. Holly has explained this on many occasions, so just remember.  Whatever body type is your body type, that is the type of jeans you need.  Jeans that fit you properly will never go out of style. Live it, learn it, love it. So, if you love high-waisted jeans that are skinny, and that's the support you need for your specific body type - that will never go out of style, FOR YOU. Don't buy into the trend hype. Denim never goes out of style. But here are come key guidelines to consider when choosing your jeans: Shop for Fit: What is the support you need? Are you extra tall? Are you extra short? Are you thick in the middle? Do you need but support?  Find the fit you want then the colors you like within that style. Color: Holly likes to tell her clients they need a couple of light jeans, a couple of dark, and one or two pair of black jeans. Your jeans should be different brands not all the same. And try to get a variation of colors and rinses if possible. Price Points: Expensive does not mean better. You can spend $278 on a pair of jeans or you can spend $78 on a pair of jeans. Why? Because of the garment construction and the treatment of the fabric. The more involved the dye process is the more expensive they will be. Shop within your budget, If you're not sure how to do this; just send an email.  And what is a Denim Fashion Crime? JEGGINGS. Holly starts using her swear words when she gets to the part in the episode about jeggings. You’ll see. DON'T DO IT. Next, Holly shares her adventures from the Manhattan Vintage Show, featuring vintage dealers that are pretty high end from all over the country. It was a clothing explosion – and total sensory overload - but, oh so fabulous! Like Candy Land for clothes. Holly shares a key insight about vintage or secondhand denim – or any item – and that is things were made a long time ago. So of course, they're not going to fit the same as they would now. If you're buying to wear, do not buy or purchase any jeans or items that are vintage or secondhand unless you could try them on.  Fun Finds for Holly? A new BFFF (best fashion friend forever) from Etéreo Vintage; and #YvesSaintLaurent dress; chunky and huge statement jewelry; hats, furs, leathers from all eras – basically everything she saw. Check out the Holly Katz Styling Instagram for photos! The fun of the vintage show, and a styling tip to consider, is it is a great way to build on your style collection. If you are struggling with having your style evolve, going to some place like a vintage store or a consignment store might just spark some interest in you and give you a little inspiration! Build a collection of things you love, things that speak to you and things that – of course – fit you well. It’s an investment in YOU and your fashion happiness. You got this. And speaking of happy, Holly has been working her style magic with some special clients this week. Holly helps many clients virtually via her Pinterest Boards, to help guide them on what to wear and where to buy things.  The shared Boards a fun way to visually see key pieces or whole outfits.  But sometimes, clients panic a bit after purchasing one or two items and then aren’t sure what to wear them with. Holly wants you all to calm the down. Don’t be afraid to mix your jackets with your pants and skirts. Loosen the reins a little bit and don't overthink it. Don't trip up on the details of coordinating every single thing down to the shoe. And not to stress you out more, but Holly is here to remind you that the holidays are coming up and Hanukkah is super early this year! Don’t wait to start planning or shopping for your holiday wardrobe, or you will be one #hotmess.  Stay tuned for the fabulous gift guide coming soon! With love,  - Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist, and let's be honest, the only Holly you need to know you know. 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“I have enough jewelry.” - said no one ever.  Hey Fashion Friends, if that quote fits you, then step up and try on this week’s episode because we welcome jewelry designer Crista Grasso, of Criscara Jewelry to the show to talk about jewelry design, jewelry making, small business struggles and e-commerce selling!  Crista designs her bohemian jewelry brand for what she likes to call “jet-setters, dream chasers and magic makers” featuring limited-edition jewels for one-of-a-kind women. She hails from Connecticut, but her boho-chic style embodies the free-spirited and adventurous spirit of women everywhere. Holly and Crista sat down (literally on the floor) while at the She Podcasts LIVE conference in Scottsdale to learn about her jewelry brand, how she got started, and how we can all wear jewelry to up our fashion game! Crista tells us that she has always loved jewelry (#duh #ustoo) and started initially designing and handcrafting each piece herself. However, as a business model, that was just not scale-able. So in order to expand her business, she reached out to some of the top metal-smiths in the U.S. and collaborated with them to build her pieces for her, based on her designs and prototypes. But that was just the beginning of the hard work as a small business owner. She would fly out to the West Coast to meet with the factory owners, tour the factory, share her designs and sketches, and her goals and vision with them. Then came the negations for quantities, because you know they are going to have minimums!  Since she was just starting her business, Crista had to come up with some creative ways to reach their required minimum orders. She didn’t know what the volume of demand for her creations would be, and for which items. So she asked if she could achieve their minimums by doing multiple variations. And they said yes!  Yaaasss, Queen! Don’t be afraid to ask, negotiate and be creative in your business!  Ok, now for the down and dirty: What do primitive camping and jewelry design have in common? Well, inspiration! Crista tells us that she and her dad attended a primitive camping event for 20 years. They lived in the 1800s for 10 days, dressing up in period costumes and sleeping in teepees. This is a Fashion Moment, people!!! While there, she would sit and make jewelry. She was always outside where she was inspired by nature and her surroundings. Being in that environment and being immersed in nature were moments of simplicity for her because she didn’t have modern electronics to distract her. This helped to tap into her “inner boho” – which, we’re sorry, but we ALL need! So, how should we style our jewelry? Holly always loves statement pieces and layers. Crista believes we all have multi-facets, and that your jewelry should be multi-faceted and should meet you at whatever stage you're at, or whatever facet you're expressing that particular day.  We 100% agree! Be sure to listen in to hear what Crista’s favorite personal jewelry favorites are, and to find out how only YOU, the Fashion Crimes Podcast listener, can get a 30% discount at www.criscara.com! Here’s a hint:  it’s HOLLY30  In return for this gracious gift, Holly wants to remind you to #shopsmall, support small businesses and help make women-owned businesses successful! With love,  - Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist, and let's be honest, the only Holly you need to know you know. The Fashion Crimes Podcast | The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed New Episodes Every Friday www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Holly Katz Styling www.hollykatzstyling.com Criscara Jewelry www.criscara.com #FashionCrimesPodcast #FashionStyle #hollykatzstyling #personalstylist #criscara #handchains #footchains #bohemian #bohochic #statementjewelry #jewelry #layers #statementearrings #cristagrasso #jewelrydesigner #fashionpodcast #fashioncrimes #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #podcasts #stylist #womenwhopodcast #womensupportingwomen #whattowear #hownottolooklikeshit #stylecoach #styletherapy #style #styleinspo #hotmessfixer #shepodcasts

Live from the She Podcasts LIVE in Scottsdale, Arizona, it’s Holly Katz! It’s 90 degrees outside and everyone is lounging at the pool, but Holly is here to give us the 411 on all things podcasting, and to share some MAJOR learning from the incredible speakers, break-out sessions and all of the amazing women at this conference! At one powerful podcast presentation, Holly was hit with a dose of enlightenment (because, Arizona), given by Keren Eldad, host of the Coached Podcast this week, and she is so excited to tell us all about it:  Keren’s session was called “How to Make People Laugh, Cry and Download.” And immediately, you know what got Holly’s attention? The main takeaway, which was:  What is Your Why? What is in it for your listeners? Why should they come back and listen to you babble on and on and on about a certain subject? Well, it got Holly thinking. What is her own why? Why is she a stylist? Why is she a fashion podcaster?  “I certainly just want to take this time and apologize if I have not made this clear from the beginning of why I started Fashion Crimes Podcast. I started my podcast because I was told by Jessica, who is the founder of She Podcasts that I was loud and bossy and that I needed to start a podcast.” – Holly Katz Well, that is not really the whole story why she started the podcast. #IMEANDUH This week, Holly takes us through her journey of various jobs and career paths – from the service industry to retail and, ultimately, the fashion industry. She kept learning and working until she found her passion, which is helping people find their style.  As she started styling more and more clients, she saw the same thread over and over again - people frozen with fashion stress and anxiety because they don't know where to turn for help.  And the reason she started The Fashion Crimes Podcast is because she wants to tell others that they, too, can tap into their own creative power like she was able to find: a gift for guiding people through the swamp of fashion and style, and to help them develop a sense of who they are through fashion and clothes. Why is Holly a stylist? She can pull confidence right out of someone, dust it off, and give it right back to them - shinier, newer and better. She is their biggest cheerleader, and as you know, she is the best fashion friend you never knew that you needed. #trademark  #bff #becauseyouneedme So, even if you're a #hotmess on the inside, it actually doesn't matter. Holly will get the outside straight. That is what she loves to do, and what she wants to impart on this podcast. Some people know a lot about fashion and style, but honestly, most people don't. Regardless, a stylist like Holly is here to be the gatekeeper between the product and the consumer, showing each person the “who, what, when, where and why” of what you should be buying: Who are you?  Where are you in your life today?  What do you need?  What do you like?  Do you know what makes sense for you at this time in your life?  Do you feel that good style is unachievable for you?  Do you feel that clothes are too expensive?  Is it overwhelming for you to shop?  If you answer yes to any of these questions, then Holly has just figured out her “Why.”  You are the “Why.” She stands for the person who is strapped for time and the brain space to figure out what they like and what they need to be confident. The goal of this podcast is to teach people about themselves first, and then about fashion. And then, how to bring that all together.   Holly and her troop of fashion friends and experts are eager to share their style tips, and provide fashion education and inspiration. Listeners learn about independent designers and people that are changing fashion for the better. You get to meet people who are size-inclusive, WOMEN OWNED (yaaasssss) small business owners and influencers who are making a difference in the fashion industry and bringing a voice to customer needs and niches that exist, but are often ignored.  This podcast is to make you feel included, not excluded, from what's going on in the fashion world. It might be what's trending in, or what's trending out, but it's also a way to get you to feel like you're in the game not sitting on the sidelines.  As a stylist, Holly is on your side, whether as a client or as podcast listener.  She is on your team. She is your cheerleader, cheering for you. She is here to teach you, to help you and to back you up.  You're not in fashion and style alone. Let the Fashion Crimes Podcast throw you a lifeline!    With love and fashion for fashion ALL,    - Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist, and let's be honest, the only Holly you need to know.   #FashionCrimesPodcast #FashionStyle #hollykatzstyling  #personalstylist #fashionpodcast #fashioncrimes #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #podcasts #stylist #shepodcasts #womenwhopodcast #womensupportingwomen #whattowear #hownottolooklikeshit #stylecoach #styletherapy #fashion #style #styleinspo #hotmessfixer #becuaseisaidso

Hola from Arizona, Fashion Friends! This week, the Fashion Crimes Podcast is coming to you directly from the 2021 She Podcasts LIVE conference in Scottsdale, where Holly is joining the largest gathering of women podcasters, and will impart her fashion advice as only she can as a featured speaker. Holly is here to help our fashion insider friends face the reality of going back to work and back to conventions and conferences. People are having a hard time getting back to reality, and they have questions: What to pack? How much should I pack? What am I going to do if I can't go back to my room between events? Do I need two outfits a day? Not to fear, our dears! Holly, not only shares what she is packing, but what you should pack for a conference or any long trip for that matter. For example, Holly is in Arizona where it is 90 degrees. She will have parties and events to consider for multiple days. She already knows she will need comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking. She has a couple of dinners lined up, so she has planned to be able to go back to her room and change - if she can! You never know how the timing will work out at a conference or event. But she is prepared – and can handle the worst. So, how to prepare for a conference?  It can be a downright daunting task. If you throw a bunch of shit in your suitcase at the last minute, you are creating chaos for yourself before you even get there. Holly likes to call that the “Ultimate Recipe for Style Disaster.”  So what is the Recipe for Style Disaster?  Number One:  Just go ahead and bring your entire closet with you. #umno The reason we bring this up is - as you will recall from previous podcasts - Holly has been helping her bestie Jessica, prepare for this conference FOR MONTHS.  It all started when Holly asked Jessica what she was going to wear to this event, and she said was just going to “bring all of her stuff.” #pleasedont SIDE BAR:  You might as well go just ahead and pack all the stress right there in your suitcase. A minor freak-out session is guaranteed each morning because there are going to be way too many choices for you. FYI, stress is the least attractive accessory for your outfit. That is a truth bomb.  Continuing on with the recipe, go ahead and add one dash of panic once you finally pick something out, because by now you are running late, and you will be second-guessing your outfit choice of the day while trying to network and schmooze with others. That is a distraction with a Capital D. There is nothing that is more of an energy killer than feeling unsure about what you're wearing. Your energy is going to reflect that when meeting people. Next, stir in one cup of chaos when you look like you have been run over by a truck by the end of that day, and you still need to meet colleagues for drinks. Or, add a little extra flavor when the person you have to meet is a potential client or new customer. Did you prepare for that? Are you a mess by now? Well, you are for sure wiped out, and it is only Day One. If you're interested in the recipe for style success, please look no further. It does not take a brain surgeon or rocket scientist to figure this out. It just takes a little bit of concentration and time on your end.  So here it is: The Recipe for Style Success – a style calendar. These days, you download a conference app before even going. So you can pick out which events you are going to attend ahead of time, find the people you want to try to connect with, and see what each day will look like. It is super easy to add outfits to your calendar and organize your looks. Done!  #duh! However, this recipe needs certain ingredients, so think about these key things: Are you flying or driving? You should plan to be comfortable, but you cannot look like you just rolled out of bed #ICANTEVEN What undergarments do you need for each outfit? Get a damn bra that fits. Do you need a strapless bra? What about shaping items? Do you need a black bra for your favorite black sheer top? You can’t go anywhere without the right foundations. Plan your accessories for every single outfit: do you need socks or tights? Do you have the right shoes for each day? What about statement pieces like jewelry and scarves? PLAN. IT. OUT. PRO TIP: “getting dressed” does not mean “getting dressed up.”  Pull yourself together for each day, because you are making a first impression 100 times a day. Think about that.  Take control of your style. Style and fashion should take 10% of your brain space. If you are organized, then you will be able to pick out an outfit in five minutes.  It should take you one hour to get dressed: shower, hair, makeup, whatever your ritual is, and then five minutes to get dressed, especially if you're on a trip. So what did we learn today?  If you haven’t already picked out what you're going to wear, and you are hemming and hawing in your closet for 35 minutes, then you will be running late and stressed out. Packing for your conference should be easy to manage when you have your style calendar planned.  It’s not an easy task, people. But, that's what Holly is here for! DM us on social. Email us. Let us know what your style problems are! Fashion Crimes Podcast, hosted by Stylist Extraordinaire #HollyKatzStyling  Holly Katz Styling: www.hollykatzstyling.com Fashion Crimes Podcast: www.fashioncrimespodcast.com #spl21 #shepodcastslive #shepodcast #scottsdale #phoenix #scottsdaleplazaresort #podcast #fashionpodcast #fashioncrimes #fashion #personalstylist #fashionstylist #whattowear #womenswear #howtowear #stylists #womenownedbusiness #covidfashion #womenwhopodcast #whattopack #hownottolooklikeshit

LISTEN AND LEARN, People: This week on The Fashion Crimes Podcast, Holly talks real fashion news, for real women, who have real bodies.  Fashion Friends, meet Shanna Goldstone. She is the founder of Pari Passu, a STUNNING contemporary fashion line that is breaking the mold – literally – in the plus-size fashion world. In fact, she has smashed all of the current molds - and built 3 of her own damn real-world versions - because “One size style does not fit all.” Follow along as Shanna tells Holly about her fashion journey from consulting with retail companies to helping actress Melissa McCarthy launch her clothing line Seven7. Shanna hadn’t even worked in the plus-size fashion space before, but, being the market researcher that she is, she dug in deep. And what she found was incredibly disturbing, and yet something all women already know: most women of the world are not the size or shape that fashion designers and stores create and sell. Sorry, this is not okay. In fact, like many of us, Shanna assumed that she would be able to research plus-size fashions for Melissa’s new line by simply going to all the normal retailers - from Walmart and Target, to Lane Bryant, and Neimans and Saks. And guess what she found? NOTHING.  It didn’t matter how high or low the price point was, if she wanted to see a size 14 or above, it was either hidden in the back or they didn’t have it.  It was unbelievable that clothing wasn’t readily available for sizes 0 to 30 and beyond.  Question? Just how in the world are 68% of the American female population - who are a size 14 and above - actually supposed to purchase clothing, let alone find stylish fashions? Boy, do we get hot under the collar for a minute or two about that statistic! (Holly is embroidering that stat onto a pillow as we speak.) But wait! It gets better! Or worse. Shanna had a second big ‘A-HA’ moment when she started looking at how clothing is actually made. She is not a designer by trade, but did go to F.I.T. where she studied fashion marketing. While sitting in meetings with Melissa’s designers for the new plus-size line, she realized they were utilizing forms that were design size – a size 8! #RUDE #SERIOUSLY Yes, Ma'am. She said that. Design meetings for a new plus-size line built on size 8 forms.  Just so ‘ya know, a size 8 mannequin or dressmaker form doesn't represent a real person with real curves. It looks nothing like your body, it doesn't even look like a human woman. It's basically a slightly hourglass form, with little boobs and no tush. So how are you gonna get curvy out of that?  And thus, the epiphany: Tons of lines are made like this. So, Shanna set out trying to figure out why you wouldn’t just use a dressmaker form that looks like the size of the customer you're designing for? Again, #duh! Fast forward: her market research brain led her to some proprietary data from a study of 3D scans of over 100,000 people for other industries. For instance, airlines need to know how big – or small! – to make airline seats.  Shanna purchased a slice of this data, analyzing it to match the demographic criteria for plus-size women. Using those measurements, she then built not one, but THREE different dressmakers forms in three different shapes. Because again, one SHAPE does not fit all. And then Pari Passu was born. Beautifully designed contemporary clothing created to fit the shape of a woman, not the size.  But let’s get back to Holly. (Finally!) Because the universe is an amazing thing. Holly was looking for stylish plus-size fashions for one of her clients, she found Shanna through a friend - and GUESS WHAT??  If you are a fan of this show – and who isn’t – you know that Holly went to summer camp with our friend of the podcast Jessica Kupferman – and OMG - Shanna went there, too!! #bestdayever So, of course Shanna is brilliant and talented and amazing, and now our new BFF.  We gush over her designs, and Holly tells us how she bought a shit-ton of items for her client (which you can see on our Pinterest Board). Holly also shares a gob of unsolicited design ideas for Pari Parru, because, Holly. notsurprised Anyway, you gotta listen to this episode whether you are plus size or not. It's for all women who have had a hard time finding clothes that fit. Pari Passu is an amazing brand that supports women who want the same choices as straight size women. #hellsyes The Fashion Crimes Podcast www.fashioncrimespodcast.com Holly Katz Styling www.hollykatzstyling.com

Hey, Hey, Hey, Fashion Friends!! This week, Holly answers more of your burning fashion questions. Get your ears ready, because we are here to share some hard truth, friends! Have you ever thought: “I’m afraid of a closet clean-out! Should I be?” OR “If you come over to my house, are you gonna throw all my favorite $#*t out?? Because I am emotionally attached to these tiny Tabasco bottle earrings that belonged to my dead 3rd cousin, and I really need to hold on to them.” OYE. Well, if you must keep your damn Tabasco bottle earrings, then this show ain’t for you, honey! Because clothes (and accessories) are energy, and you need to decide how much negative crap you need to have hanging around, or hanging off your ear lobes. Did you know that there are 3 types of closet clean-outs?   1. The Over-Shopper: In this closet, there are things with the tags still on them, a ton of things with the tags on it. It's overflowing, shit’s everywhere, it's super messy, unorganized, you don't know where anything is, you don't know what fits, you don't know what sizes you have, or you have a huge size range. You are a HOT MESS. 2. The Streamliner: This streamlining person thinks they're so on top of it, because they own very little or nothing. How people can go through life with a job, and only have six pair of pants, four shirts, and three pair of shoes? They have to emotionally shut down because they have no idea what to buy. They are a HOT OVERWHELMED MESS. 3. The last kind of closet clean out is the person who is absolutely in denial. It can be a queen of denial, it can be a king of denial. This person is absolutely stuck in a style rut, they have a financial block, and they're not willing to part with things or change or evolve. This can happen at any age, any gender, at any economic bracket. And this is where I get a lot of tears. You are just stuck in a DAMN MESS. Holly takes you through some tough decisions with some tough love, because clutter makes your life miserable. So RIP OFF THE BANDAID! KISS THAT FROG! Throw out your dead relatives’ T-Shirt collection. Because that shit is just bringing you down. Don’t hold onto the bad Juu-Juu of an ex-boyfriend’s sweater. And we are sorry to break it to you, but you will NEVER be the size you were in high school. I mean, it's the circle of life.  Also, you are never gonna sell your old stuff. It’s too much work and, repeat after Holly: No One Wants Your Old, Outdated Shit. JUST STOP. And stop accepting things from others because you are afraid you will hurt their feelings. It's bad energy. So, how do you get started with an overwhelming clean out project? Honestly, the first step is awareness. If you know you need a closet clean out and you don't know where to start, the first thing you can do is start by changing all the #hangers. Holly is a huge advocate for Velvet Slimline hangers - no wire hangers, no plastic tube hangers, no wooden hangers, especially wooden hangers. The Velvet Slimline hangers save you the most room, and they keep your clothes hanging the way they should be hanging. For the love of God! They should be paying Holly. So, what did we learn today??? If you are ready for a closet clean out, you can do it yourself, or you can call on a professional like Holly Katz Styling! #DUH! Understand that is the first step to getting your sanity back, and getting your style back. Clean Out! Peace Out! Until next time on the FASHION CRIMES PODCAST!   #FashionCrimesPodcast #FashionStyle #hollykatzstyling #stylebynolan #personalstylist #fashionpodcast #fashioncrimes #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #nowirehangers #closetorganization #closetcleanout #closet #declutter #organization

HOOOWDDYYY fashion insider friends!   So - if our #NYFW Episode last week was not enough fashion for you - get yourself ready for the Fashion Crimes Podcast 2021 #MetGala Review! This week, Holly and Nolan have QUITE a bit to say about “Fashion’s Biggest Night Out.” Every year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC hosts a themed fundraising gala. This year’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” – whatever that means. Apparently, we aren’t the only ones wondering WTH, as it seems like most whom arrived on the famous white Met staircase had no idea either - or at least - didn’t bother to help us minions to understand their choice of outfit. RUDE! Excuse me....we need to know these things.  So, instead, Holly and Nolan pick their Favs and Flops, adding plenty of insightful details and sidebar commentary. Lots of sidebar commentary. Duh.  Holly loves J Lo in full her Ralph Lauren western, and Winnie Harlow and Gabrielle Union, both in Iris Van Herpen. Nolan drools over Shawn Mendez (with no shirt, again!). Would not kick him out of bed for eating crackers. I meaann. Let's be honest. But of course, Nolan does not mince words regarding Kristen Stewart in Chanel, Kendall Jenner in Givenchy (although he begrudgingly agrees that she did look the best she has ever looked at this Gala), and poor AOC with her “Tax the Rich” gown designed by Brother Vellies. Next time, AOC, ask Nolan first. I mean, right?!?! Oh! And Madonna’s daughter Lourdes was dressed as a belly dancer – hairy arm pits and all! EW! I mean is that really necessary. And, we’re sorry, but WTAF with Frank Ocean and his Prada x Homer green baby, Kim K. in her blackout bat suit and Justin Bieber in La Maison Drew? We are sure there are stories behind some of the weirder style choices, but frankly, we aren’t sure we care. We do care, however, that this is basically the BEST TIME OF THE FASHION YEAR DOT COM, and love, love, love how much of a fashion feast we have had for the past 2 weeks. There were beauties, there were beasts, and then there was Nolan at a swanky, VVIP Met Gala after-party! He got all glammed up and enjoyed rubbing elbows with celebs, models and fashion editors - and partaking in lots and lots of sponsored spirits. All Holly cares about is the swag bag, and what she will be able to convince Nolan to part with. #truth It’s been a long two weeks of fashion reporting, and frankly, our asses are fried. But hey, someone’s gotta give their unwanted opinions. It might as well be us! OMG you're welcome. We are the two best fashion friends you never knew you needed. Reporting live from the 2021 Met Gala, I mean how lucky are you right now. #justsayin   LINKS DISCUSSED: Met Gala Red Carpet Looks: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/met-gala-2021-red-carpet-live-celebrity-fashion #MetInAmerica #AmericanDesigners #hollykatzstyling #stylebynolan #personalstylist #fashionpodcast #fashioncrimes #whoworeitbest #whoworewhat #whoworeitworst #metmuseum #celebritystyle #celebrityfashion #celebritydress #eveningdress #eveninggowns #hautecouture #exclusivedesign #iheartradio #spotify #applepodcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcast

Straight from New York Fashion Week: There is no intro that will do this episode justice: THIS. IS. EPIC. In case you have been living under a rock, Holly and Nolan attended #NYFW last week, and managed to see just about every angle of it - from top designer shows to after parties to the #VMAs and even a #MetGala after party!!! Their asses were dragged all over town - from all the #COVID tests they had to take to all the amazing shows they got into!   Here is the list of designer shows attended – and this week, we spend ENDLESS time discussing IN DETAIL, because they were so freaking fabulous: #KateSpade (presentation) #Patbo #OscardelaRenta (presentation) #CynthiaRowley #ProenzaSchouler #Monse #Bulgari #FrederickAnderson #DennisBasso  #Naeem Khan #NY Mens Day featuring:  Fried Rice The Stolen Garment A. Potts Collection Carter Young It was so amazing to see all of this City back online again...  All of the designers, fashion editors, famous people, models, DJs, music artists, influencers, new designers, new brands, old friends and literally all of New York City.  (One of Holly’s favs was Botox the Dog, look it up!)   All was going along swimmingly, until Nolan crossed his legs and audibly SPLIT THE ASS OF HIS PANTS OUT at the Frederick Anderson show. #CandaceBushnell was there, as well as some of the #Hermès heirs, and a sprinkling of fancy schmancy NYC socialites - all whom heard the whole deal. But not to be defeated, afterward, our Nolie then walked down Park Ave with his neon boxers hanging out, because he is NOT going to miss an after party. “It was funny, but it also sucked.” – Nolan Learn about all of the outrageous venues the designers chose to present this year: from a skate park in the rain at Chelsea Piers, to the #MeatpackingDistrict and #BatteryPark to #LittleIsland on the Hudson River, and even #RockefellerCenter – all gorgeous and fun settings that added spectacular layers to the art and fashion of the week.   We do have to take a moment to discuss Holly’s PRIMA DONNA COMPLEX during the week. At the Monse show, she flat-out refused to give up her front row seat when some “manager” asked her (DUH).  But some poor saps did get moved, and then #ParisHilton and #NikkiHilton sat down from her...like 3 seats down. Paris - with her GARGANTUAN diamond engagement ring. Really, it was completely blinding. Holly is still talking about it.   Holly also lost her composure – but only for a second – while standing in line for a show (AFTER ON-DEMAND COVID TESTING, and registration, etc.) - and was cut off just as it was their turn. But, with one little Karen-esque scene, they all ended up with tickets to the VMAs, so you are welcome. I mean, it really was her best work.   Did we mention yet (only 3 times) that Holly and Nolan ended up at the #VMAs? It was BE-YOND, and then Nolan dumped his friends and got to go backstage and found better seats without the rest of the crew. Not that we are mad or anything. We were just 80% happy for him.    #BustaRhymes and #DojaCat ended up being favs of the night.  Be sure to check out Holly and Nolan’s “David and Moira” moment. For the VMAs, Nolan says he ‘looked like a pimp’ and Holly had a fashion identity crisis, which in the end, ending up being one of their better fashion moments after all. But there was some painful banter getting there.  OK, that's a wrap. As Holly says: “We had a great time, we met some new people. We reconnected with old folks that we knew. We have some new fans of the podcast. We have some newer friendships. So, it was great!”   LINKS DISCUSSED:  NYFW: https://nyfw.com/home/ Kate Spade: https://www.katespade.com/ Patbo : https://patbo.com/ Cynthia Rowley : https://cynthiarowley.com/ Proenza Schouler : https://www.proenzaschouler.com/ Monse: https://monse.com Bulgari: https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/watches/mens Frederick Anderson: https://www.frederickandersoncollection.com/ Dennis Basso: https://dennisbasso.com/ QUOTES: “The party was black tie, which is a big departure for me, because I'm a 95-year-old woman from Palm Beach on the inside. So, to go to a party that doesn't even start until 11, which is after my bedtime? I was just watching NCIS and drinking espresso to make it.” - Nolan   #KateSpade #Patbo #OscardelaRenta #CynthiaRowley #ProenzaSchouler #Monse #Bulgari #FrederickAnderson #DennisBasso #NYFW #HollyKatzStyling #StyleByNolan #Fashion, #FashionStyle #FashionShows #FashionWeek, #FashionCrimesPodcast #FashionPodcast #FashionStylist #NewYorkFashionWeek

It’s New York Fashion Week, and we are busy tearing up the town. But - while we gather up FABULOUS FUCKING style inspo for an upcoming podcast - this week, we have a BIG ASS FASHION DEAL in the house. Help us welcome our VIP Special Guest, Mr. E. Vincent Martinez, creator of FASHIONADO.net, Digital Media Anchor at The Art Institutes, and inventor of DOTC (Doggies on the Catwalk).    We are not worthy!  Vincent has so many big-time fashion gigs that we can’t keep count. But, we do know that he knows the Fashion 411, so you need to listen up.    He has been the curator of a fashion and lifestyle website called FASHIONADO.net for the past 14 years, where he imparts his AMAZ-BALLS fashion insights to us lesser humans.    He also has a philanthropic organization called DOTC, Doggies on the Catwalk, where he works to raise awareness and raise funds for pet-based causes and for art and fashion education. If you don’t think Holly is having doggie baby ideas, WAKE TF UP!   And if that isn’t enough, Vincent has been an educator for over 20 years and now has a fulfilling job as the host and anchor for the digital TV platform for the Art Institutes, which has eight campuses and one online campus, including Texas, Florida, Atlanta, and Virginia Beach. He. Is. Busy!   But he’s not too busy to talk to us....of course...From New York Fashion Week to his career, to Nolan’s love of Cronuts (omg, STOP IT) to finally, our favorite subject, 5 Fashion Items Men Can’t Live Without! We aren’t going to give it all away here, but Vincent gives you the Holy Grail of #HowToNotLookLikeShit. If you are a man, you need to know these 5 things: White Shirts Black Shirts Sexy Underwear Slim-cut Jeans Men’s Must-Have Shoes So you think you want to know more? Well, you can listen to our podcast (DUH!) – or you can head over to Pinterest boards, where we have posted all of Vincent’s words of wisdom and pinned his favorites.   Vincent is the REAL DEAL when it comes to fashion, and we are only happy to enlighten our listeners with this insider’s info.   You are only gonna get it here, so LISTEN NOW! LINKS DISCUSSED: Fashionado: https://www.fashionado.net/ DOTC (Doggies on the Catwalk): https://www.fashionado.net/doggiesonthecatwalk 5 Things Men Can’t Do Without: https://www.fashionado.net/blog/2021/6/11/5-fashion-items-men-just-cant-do-without Fashion Crimes Podcast Episode Pinterest Pins:  https://pin.it/6b1rJMu