Wear This Not That

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  

Live from Las Vegas!  Our bestie, Nolan Meader who is sooo busy these days, penciled us in this week to catch us up on his fab new career and give us some tips on wearing fine jewelry. Nolan has been a very busy MAN ABOUT TOWN, but he stops in for a hot minute to update us on his recent influencer events in the Hamptons - and then his very important trip to VEGAS, BABY! for the national jewelry shows.  But first, we discuss his favorite store – AGAIN – which is Frame, who just happens to have released a line for the NY Carlyle Hotel, also his favorite. How much can you spend on a sweatshirt? – I mean, apparently a lot.  But Carlyle Hotel merch is 5-star hotel merch. Not your average douche-y beach resort swag – and believe him, there is a difference! As he is always on the hunt for FABULOUS items for Holly, he found a hot pink Valentino dress one day while shopping with Schmutz (our Doodle Mascot) who proceeds to dump our hosts for the table next to them....obvi they had better petting skills. #rude. Be sure to check our social posts for photos! Next is the Hamptons fashion PR party report– with a ridiculous pre-party sidebar where Nolan got his party outfit swamped at the beach PRIOR to party time while shooting IG content, and possibly after some adult drinks. The next weekend he was back to attend a party for Betsey Johnson Jewelry – where he had the BEST.DAY.EVER.DOT.COM  - and then Julia Haart from “My Unorthodox Life” showed up. So chic!!! Holly was, like, 80% happy for him. And FINALLY – we get the skinny on the Las Vegas Couture and Antique Jewelry Show. From jewelry that will be sold to Nordstrom to the most classic, vintage Henry Winston jewels: It. Was. Next. Level. He reports the hottest trends are in jewelry right now, and that expensive fine jewelry is outrageously popular right now. What should you buy if you are looking for some nice jewelry? He has a very specific point of view on this: what to buy, how to buy. We were up for some much-needed joy this week, as well as some jewelry tips - and we loved hearing him spill the tea from the jewelry shows! We are so lucky to be able to get some hot tips: Do your research and invest in pieces that will make you happy! What are the latest trends in jewelry?  Which watches are people wearing these days?  Can you mix costume jewelry with real jewels? Can you mix metals? Don't shun vintage and secondhand jewelry stores, especially if you want to spend a lot of money on something. Look there first before you go to a chain. LINKS DISCUSSED:  Frame Clothing: https://frame-store.com/pages/search-results?limit=24&q=Carlyle Betsey Johnson: https://betseyjohnson.com/collections/jewelry Mask Chains: https://shop.prettyconnected.com/

This week, our Stylist Extraordinaire Holly Katz has been doing the LORD’S WORK, People! She is with her BFF, Jessica Kupferman, CEO of She Podcasts, cleaning out her closet, swearing up a storm and getting Jessica styled for a big-ass upcoming event: She Podcast LIVE in October - the largest in-person gathering of women podcasters, audio content creators and storytellers. . Hold on to your underwear – because this episode is OUT OF CONTROL! Holly and Jess reminisce about being besties since their days at summer camp (Jew Camp, as Jessica likes to call it). She is a dear friend and a past guest and friend of our Podcast, and Holly has been threatening to go to her house and clean out her closet FOR YEARS. . And, hot damn, if Holly did not do just that for 72 hours. She is here today to report that 23 bags full of shit are now gone. In her defense, Jess’s husband and mother-in-law jumped on the clean-out train, so they added to those piles. But Holly is so proud of them - they were all drinking the Kool-Aid - and there wasn’t even any crying! . Jessica asks a shit-ton of great questions about how to avoid the dreaded Crimes of Fashion, and Holly shares some of her deepest, darkest secrets on how proper styling, fit, and selection can make a world of difference in your confidence – AND – she tells us how to make style decisions easy - and perfect - just for you, every day. . Should Jessica keep her Chicken Purse? It was a hard decision, because it was next to a pile of scarves, next to a huge, pink bin full of purses, which Holly threw out because they were little sequin, tchotchke, furry, weirdly handled cigar box purses.   How about the hospital plastic take-home bag full of unmatched socks (that have been sitting in Jess’s closest for FIVE YEARS)?   Perhaps her T-shirt collection should be divided into SLEEPING SHIRTS and GOING OUTSIDE SHIRTS? Because she wears them for both.   How many body types are there? Three? Six? A Million? And which one do we want?   What is a bra fitting? Who needs one (Jess knows her own damn boobs, thank you)? Why do we need them? When and where do we get them? WTF?   And then, in the middle of this shit show, Holly finds a legit fab designer for Jessica who – GET THIS – went to their Jew Summer Camp! OMFG. We. Can. Not.   At one point, Jessica’s husband gets involved, because he has OCD, and cleaning up shit turns him on. So, he started getting hot under the unders, and … bleep, bleep, censored, censored.   Jessica has a load of wigs in her closet to deal with. She had a Mohawk once that she needed to fix, yada, yada. Try to keep up, it’s ridiculous.   And, Accessories! Neck fans purchased on Facebook because you are menopausal are not accessories.   Stylish glasses that fit your face and classic costume jewelry mixed with your fine pieces are your jam! . Holly literally clears the crap, opens up Jessica’s space for positive energy, and leaves her with all the confidence in the world before she stands on stage to welcomes the podcast world to She Podcast LIVE in Scottsdale, AZ in Oct. . She is gonna rock it! ' So, what’s in YOUR closet? Are you ready for a fresh start? ' LINKS DISCUSSED: She Podcasts: https://www.shepodcasts.com She Podcast Event: https://www.shepodcasts.com/live/ QUOTES: “I woke up this morning, I brushed my teeth, I went into my closet. And I picked out a comfortable, stylish outfit in under 30 seconds - and in fact - I had several to choose from. The miracle of that is that none of those outfits are pajamas.“ - Jessica Kupferman . “And I’ll say it again, not every day is going to be a home run. But why not set yourself up for success? Jessica has this big event coming up, which I have dressed her for. She's got plenty of things to wear, and she has realized that she has over-shopped. Not a big deal. We know that now. So we got rid of the worst, and we're keeping the best of the best.” - Holly Katz

  Pay attention people, because Celebrity Stylist TV Personality, Influencer, Podcaster, Blogger, Mother ALI LEVINE is here with us! Major BFD alert!  Ali is a VIP stylist from the West Coast and is now a new transplant to Tennessee. Before that, she was raised in the high-velocity fashion culture of New York. She is a celebrity stylist, a motherhood fashion lifestyle expert, and so much more! Ali has styled for many different magazines and has had a million celebrity opportunities working with all sorts of high-profile people. She has worked in television, film and music, and has been called LA's "It" Girl as far as celebrity styling is concerned. She's got a star-studded portfolio: working with Jesse McCartney, Holly Robinson Pete, Joey King, Gretchen Rossi, Lisa Vanderpump, and so many more. Ali is the REAL DEAL!!! We talk about her start in the fashion industry and ultimately conquering the world of styling. From New York to LA and back again, she has seen it all. And then, in the middle of it, she also had TWO adorable babies. Holly and Ali chat about their shared styling history with the School of Style, their mentors Luke Storey and Lauren Messiah, and how FREAKING HARD starting out in a new industry can be. You gotta put in the work, you gotta do the grunt work. Fashion and styling jobs are not glamorous! When you see that picture-perfect outfit on the red carpet, just know that moment is only 1% of work. Ali says that styling is “90% Grime and 10% Glam.” Holly says, “PREACH, Queen!!!” Ali is passionate about styling and the confidence gained from looking your best. This was never more apparent to her than during and after her two pregnancies.  Changing body parts, postpartum depression, spitting babies and the havoc of hormones had her beating herself up and expecting too much to soon. Society expects women to ‘bounce back!’ when you can never go back, because you started a whole new chapter! Holly delves in with some burning questions, like: To keep or not to keep your maternity clothes? And/or your pre-baby jeans? What are some mistakes that people can make after pregnancy? As far as fashion and style are concerned? Both Holly and Ali agree that there ain’t nobody who needs any kind of negative energy, so give yourself a freaking break!!! If it's just going to sit and collect dust, it's not going to serve you in the near future. Let it go! Because, if anything, that energy will just hold you back. It's making you think of something that maybe doesn't exist anymore, and maybe it never will again. And there's no reason to hold on to it. IN THIS EPISODE: [2:09] HOLLY: So Ali and I have so much in common. We both did some of the same styling courses. Ali, tell us about that. [2:48] ALI: I'm originally from New York, I moved to Los Angeles for over a decade and then recently moved to Tennessee. And when I first moved to California, I was working in costume and costume design. Long story short, I had worked in New York, after doing corporate fashion and retail and product development and design, all these different you know, projects. I ended up then falling in love with the entertainment industry side and working in costume. [2:58] ALI: I went to Los Angeles, started working in the movie and entertainment industry, and got into the union and really realized that, for me, it was not fueling my passion, even though I was becoming very successful very quickly. I wasn't necessarily feeling the feeling of the passion in my soul of what I had started feeling when I first worked in fashion. And so that's what then led me to start to figure out well, what else could I be doing now that I've made this move? [5:40] ALI: I got to take a business class (at the School of Style), and that was really the start to my styling career. I really learned the business side of styling and what that looks like. And I started working with Luke (Storey), but as we're getting all these amazing opportunities and mentors, you know, mentors from him and others, working with tons of other stylists as an intern again, of course not getting paid, but just getting the experience getting paid experience. [6:40] HOLLY: That is a great story. So Luke Storey and Lauren Messiah were co owners of the School of Style. I was a graduate in 2015. And I actually still work with Lauren today. She is an executive coach for me and a group of other people. I have taken every single class that they have offered. And I love the program. And I fell in love with them because they were really real. [7:30] ALI: The classes want you to understand the realness of it, the dirt, the grime. And it's not the glam thing, but it's 90% you know, grind and 10% glam. And I think that was really important for me to learn at it, you know, really early. [10:00] HOLLY:  What are some mistakes that people can make after pregnancy? As far as fashion and style are concerned? [12:00] ALI: When I first became a mom, first off, I had in my mind that I was going to go through this massive bounce back. So, I was playing around Hollywood all the time, right? Red carpets and around celebrities. And I'm like, Oh, I'm just gonna bounce back, you know, push the baby out, go to bed later and just bounce back just like the rest of them! And it's like, yeah, okay, for most people, that's not the case. [13:30] ALI: I used to just stand there and just beat myself up. And I know so many women do it. It's so it's so easy to do. Because you look at yourself, and you feel like, Wow!  I just I lost the woman I was, or, I’m no longer pretty, no longer sexy. What's going on with me? [16:30] ALI: I really think I made it worse for myself, because I told myself I was going to fit into those jeans again. So I'm going to leave them there. I'm going to definitely wear that shirt again, I just may not wear it for another few months. For me it was just like this dead energy, just stagnant sitting in my closet that was creating a negative vibes, just sitting there because nothing's happening to it. [21:17] HOLLY: And the postpartum just doesn't magically go away. I mean, you don't  wake up one day and be like, I'm totally fine! Take small bites. Maybe you find a sweater you really like, and you wear that for a week.  If you love it and you feel good in it. Great! [26:00] ALI: Like, it's been a busy day. And I am grateful to be so busy, don't get me wrong, but like today is a heavy day. So guess what, tomorrow, this weekend, I will honor myself and I will give myself some rest and I will do some pampering. [29:00] HOLLY: It is a big deal because you're constantly putting yourself on the back burner. Because it's too hard. You've got young kids. You take five minutes, you take five hours, I don't care, but you've got to make yourself a priority. Whatever your jam is, do your makeup do your hair, you don't do everything, but you can do one thing for yourself. [33:00] HOLLY: How long do you keep your maternity clothes? Do you feel like keeping them holds you back? [34:30] ALI: Whether it's pregnancy, postpartum, a new job, getting married, whatever it is, whatever life change, we all go through changes, hopefully. If you're not, in my opinion, if you're not changing and evolving, you're dying. So, if you're evolving, and you're shifting, and you're going through these things, you're going to have those moments where things just aren't going to resonate anymore. So donate, sell or trade what doesn’t work anymore. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Starting a new career in fashion, and especially styling, is hard work. It’s not as glamorous as it’s cracked up to be. Ali says it’s “90% grime and 10% glam” – and now Holly wants the T-Shirt!!   Women need to give themselves a little bit of grace, for the love of God! Society’s expectation to ‘bounce back’ or to ‘get back in the game’ in a physical, emotional, professional and social way after a pregnancy is ridiculous. Don’t disappoint and depress yourself by setting yourself up with the wrong expectations.  Life will be different, you will be different, your body will be different and that is OK.   Prepare for the new you after your delivery! Before the baby is born, find clothes that will work with your new lifestyle. That doesn’t mean you have to forgo fashion, but you do need to find styles that are comfortable, that don’t cling too much in the wrong places, or make you uncomfortable. This is a temporary phase, a temporary wardrobe, and planning for it will help you embrace this new chapter of motherhood! Style Ideas for New Moms: A maxi dress A new pair of jeans with a little bit stretch A t-shirt that's cute, but it's still casual and fitted A sweater that's cute and pretty on, but easy to open up to breastfeed Try a new eye mask at night, or put on your mascara, just a little self-care to boost your confidence. And Holly’s fav? Find yourself some really, really, REALLY nice pajamas. They can be incredibly indulgent! Find those hero pieces and build a little capsule collection that's yours just to go to for that time that you need to. It’s important because then your confidence comes back, and you start to realize, like, okay, you CAN get dressed!   LINKS DISCUSSED:  Ali Levine:     www.alilevine.com  (Want to be styled by Ali? Send her a DM on her social and receive a special discount. Just ask for the (HOLLY COUPON!) Everything with Ali Levine Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-with-ali-levine/id1464605227 IG:       https://www.instagram.com/alilevinedesign/ QUOTES: “Styling is 90% Grime and 10% Glam” – Ali Levine “It’s a new season, a new Ali, a new chapter in my life!  Get new clothing, invest in yourself, Girl! Make yourself feel good in this new mom body, embrace it, enjoy it, it's a new chapter and you need to get the right new clothes! Give yourself a little grace.” – Ali Levine “I was judging myself, because I'm like, oh, you're freaking somebody stylist, when you can't get dressed in the morning? But that was my story. I would step into my closet, and I would just immediately feel this overwhelming panic, depression, anxiety and would be like, never mind, I'm just gonna stay in my robe, in my underwear and call it a fucking day.” – Ali Levine   “That word Grace is just so beautiful, because everyone is on a different path. And you might not snap back. And that is OK.” – Holly Katz

Hey, hey, hey, it’s a Holly Solo Mini Series as she joins us this week with a Nashville Trip Wrap Par-tay! Did you know she went to Nashville last week to mix and mingle with Podcast People? Did you miss our last episode? WTF, people? The last two weeks have been very important: We shared important intel on “What to Pack” for important trips, business adventures or vacations, “How to Pack,” “What Not to Pack”… it’s been A LOT. Anyyyyyway: Holly packed her suitcase, full of Styles by Nolan, and she was totally ready to KICK ASS in Nashville at the recent Podcast Movement Convention. She needed to have her stylish self ready for long-ass presentations, photo ops, AND, a dance party with Quest Love as the DJ, y’all! Because of all the stuff we told you in the LAST EPISODE, you should know by now that you can’t just pack everything in your closet for a trip. READ THE ROOM, People! This week, Holly is so happy to report that 1.) She did not overpack 2.) Her carefully planned outfits worked out perfectly, so she was confident at each and every event and 3.) Her new YSL shoes ripped her feet a new one with raging blisters. BUT, she did look AMAZEBALLS in her Saint Laurents. #duh Holly’s first adventure into Podcast Convention Adventureland was steeped in uncertainty and anticipation. But, her actual experience turned out to be the BEST DAY EVER DOT COM! Holly tells us that met a SHIT TON of new besties. Podcast People are not basement trolls and are some of THE NICEST PEOPLE she has ever met. Being a podcaster is hard work, and so it was really great to compare notes and share sob stories with some of the best in the business. The best part? Holly reports that her outfits were a smashing success. We know that you were super worried! She felt great, she felt like she looked great, and she got a lot of compliments because she felt confident in clothes that fit her well and reflected her personality. So there you go. So let's go over that, again: She felt great in what she was wearing, because why? Because the clothes that she had fit her really well and reflected her personality. Did you take notes yet? We’ve only said it 345 times now. We learn about a TON of outrageous and fun new podcasts you need to follow – all run by fucking spectacular women. We also hear about Mark Cuban’s appearance at the conference, where he wore freaking dad jeans and an Under Armor t-shirt. NOT. OK. Being a billionaire does not mean you can go out in your workout clothes. IMJUSSAYIN’ Join us as Holly explains which of her outfits worked best and why. And, that because her new effing shoes hurt her feet so much, she was not able to over-sweat and ruin her Alexander McQueen dress. Details, people! Details make the diff!! And if you travel, you know what happens at airports: FASHION CRIMES!!! Holly cannot contain herself on this one, so be sure to check out social media this week to see the heinous crimes committed at the Nashville airport. We. Have. Photos. In other news, we have so much coming up in the next few weeks, you really need to subscribe and start planning your days around our podcast. Holly will be hanging out with her BFF Jessica Kupferman, the CEO of SHE Podcasts. Jessica is hosting a Huge Ass Live Conference in Scottsdale, AZ in October, so Holly and Jessica will be broadcasting live as they get her ready for her appearances. They will be taking smack, talking podcasting, talking fashion and cleaning out Jessica’s closet in preparation of the October event. And speaking of that, Holly takes some time out to say: ASK HOLLY! ASK NOLAN! What are your wardrobe dilemmas? What do you need help with? Did you see Fashion Crimes you need to report this week? We want to hear from you! The Fashion Crimes Podcast is here to help you be the best you can be. Let us teach you how to be more confident, how to feel better and how to be better. And, hey! If you need a husband, Holly has news on that front, too. (OMG) In This Episode: [00:54] “So I really enjoyed it. I mean, in all honesty, now, I will tell you that I was warned that podcasters and podcast people in this particular industry can be referred to as like, basement trolls. I mean, as far as their wardrobes are concerned. But I beg to differ. It was really cool... people were super, super friendly, creating new relationships and networking. I mean, I had an amazing time. I mean, A-May-Zing.”   [1:05] “I felt great, I felt like I looked great, I got a lot of compliments, because I felt confident in the clothes that I had really fit me well and reflected my personality. So there you go. So let's go over that, again, I felt great, and what I was wearing, because why? Because the clothes that I had fit me really well and reflected my personality.”   [1:20] “I have a lot of new work coming up: all very different people, with the exact same problem: fashion and style is hard for them. It's too much work, and they don't know where to start. So they call me Yay! Really good on them! I mean, honestly, it takes a lot of guts to admit that you need help with something that you're not familiar with. And, then you reach out to the experts. In this case- that would be me!”   [1:35] “And for that convention, we're going to be broadcasting live and recording, because I'm going to her house next week. We are going to be taking pictures we're going to be doing videos, we're going to be cleaning out her closet. So stay tuned for that, because this is going to be an episode that you do not want to miss. Jessica is fun, funny and a hot mess all rolled up into one. But don't worry, Boo! The Holly Train is about to roll in on that one. It's going to be amazing. I'm going to be ripping her new one, pumping her up, building her up. Jessica has got great style. She just needs a little help. It's all good.”   [1:50] “I do want to say another reason why my outfits were so successful at the convention is because I did not overpack. I was not confused with a lot of choices because I already decided what I was going to wear each day and night. So I did not have a choice to like screw that up. I had to go with what I packed. And the most major packing mistake that most people make is just packing too much.”   [2:10] “I mean, for example, my new besties, Erica and Jamila from the podcast “Good Moms, Bad Choices.” I am not afraid to admit I am totally in love with them. They have a cannabis and sexuality podcast where they talk about all things that they need to make them better moms, like sex and pot. I love them and I went to their breakout session. I mean, I literally stopped them in their tracks and talked to them about their clothes because they looked so great. And of course they're from LA. So, they were super fashionable. We hit it off immediately. Love Them!”   [2:40] “I'm going to conclude with the fashion crimes that I did indeed see, which I would like to report were not from the convention. But, they were people that I saw at the airport, the Nashville airport. And don't worry, I have pictures of all these people.”   [3:05] “My friend and I have always talked about fashion and fashion crimes. We always say look, if your house is on fire, what is your go-to? What is the outfit you're going to put on to run out of the house? Is it pajamas pants? No, it's not. I'm probably gonna throw on some jeans and a T shirt. And a bra maybe, it probably depends on how much the house is really on fire, grab some tennis shoes and run. I'm not going to grab my pajama pants.”   [4:05] “I mean, she worked hard on this and everything did go together. But it was just a little fucking wackadoodle for the Nashville TSA line. But that was just my only complaint about her. I couldn't decide if I loved her or if I hated her, but I just thought she was unusual. And I did appreciate her being eccentric. I did get that, but we could have worked that outfit out a little bit better. But you know, again, I noticed her and she was definitely podcast worthy.”   [6:00] “But you know, those are the fashion crimes that I did see. And you know, it was a little scary. I'm not going to lie, but I lived. I worked it out. I loved it and I always enjoy. My favorite thing to do is to sit in the airport and people watch because people are dressed so terribly or they look great, or they look completely normal and fine. But what I've always wanted to do since I started my styling business, I've always wanted to set up an airport booth, like one of those kiosks next to the information booth, and give out free fashion advice because, dammit, people need that, especially in the airport.”   [8:30] “Let's reconvene next week while I will be at the podcast in the Queens home of Miss Jessica Kupferman, going through her shit, throwing it away, keeping the best of the best, making her look like a frickin’ supermodel and I'm uncovering the beauty queen that she is, while really ripping her a new one, ‘cuz it's all right. We've all been there, and we're going go shopping. We're going to be throwing out her clothes, we'll be keeping her clothes, we'll be donating some of her stuff. It's going to be great.”   [9:45] “I'm doing good things in the world people. And I just wanted to leave by saying I want to know what you guys want to hear. Send me a message on my Instagram account, or you can put it on Fashion Crimes Podcast social, whichever you want. My personal styling account is Holly Katz Styling. Tell me what you want to hear. What do you want to hear? Do you want to hear more interviews from designers? Do you want to hear about local designers? Tell me where you live. I will look up local designers in your area so we can interview some people.”   [11:00] “I want to inspire you about fashion and style. Let me be your fashion Yoda. You know, I have been called the Dating Yoda, too. And I will say this, I have created a marriage. I create marriages. Did you know that? Did you know that through fashion and style, if you're single, you never know who you're going to meet, you might meet your husband. You don't know!”   . Key Takeaways:   Planning and packing can take all the stress out of traveling and ensure you will look your best at any event.   Holly met her podcast people at the Podcast Movement conference in Nashville. She was dressed for success and tells you how you can be, too! We are here to make you the most stylish you possible! Send us your wardrobe, style and fashion questions. We also want to see what sort of Fashion Crimes you encounter along the way. Share, Subscribe, Send Smoke Signals.   Don’t miss this week’s episode!   Links Discussed: Podcast Movement: https://2021.podcastmovement.com/ She Podcasts: https://www.shepodcasts.com/ Yves Saint Laurent: https://www.ysl.com/en-us Quotes: “I will report to you that my outfits were a smashing success. I mean, I know that you were super worried. I felt great, I felt like I looked great, I got a lot of compliments, because I felt confident in the clothes that I had really fit me well and reflected my personality. So there you go. So let's go over that, again: I felt great in what I was wearing, because why? Because the clothes that I had fit me really well and reflected my personality.” – Holly   “I was going to wear something else that I've worn previously that week, but I decided not to. I decided that, “You know what? I'm going to be an adult. And I'm not going to spill shit all over my white dress.” So there you go. – Holly at the dance party with Quest Love wearing Alexander McQueen.

We are tripping this week, which means: “What to Pack?”  These 3 little words, when put together, tend to be SUPER stressful for some people. But, not to worry! Our Stylists Extraordinaire are here to make sure you don’t overpack or forget your underpants – and, they even pick out the right suitcase for you! Because you need to be prepared: you need to read the room, know where you are going - and you need to look good. Period. So, what kind of trip packer are you? Nolan tends to pack his entire wardrobe – especially all of his shoes – and then needs to borrow a suitcase to get all of his shit back home. Duh. Holly has a formula to pack for dinners, daytime activities, and adds 2 extra backup outfits. But regardless of how much, or how planned out, you do your packing; don’t forget to pack your style. Can I get an amen? This week: Our amazing and knowledgeable stylists try really hard to give you insider packing secrets, but mainly, spend most of their time discussing what Holly will be wearing to the Podcast Movement convention in Nashville, TN.  I mean, #sorrynotsorry. Nolan is butt-hurt that he “was not invited” to a super-dorky podcast convention, which would have bored him TO DEATH. So, he is planning his own trips to Miami and Vegas, instead. Both of our stylists have been shopping and planning for Holly’s appearances in Nashville because the FASHION CRIMES PODCAST will be one of the only, if not THE only, fashion podcast represented at this national convention.  So - She. Needs. To. Kill. It. Be sure to follow our social media this week, because you must see all of the AMAZ-BALLS outfits Holly and Nolan have created for this trip. They chose a fun and current short suit from Anine Bing, which will be accompanied by Holly’s lustful purchase of some rockin’ Roger Vivier boots. Nolan is the master of finding the best designer styles, and then waiting for them to go on sale. “Never pay full retail” is Nolan’s mantra! They then move on to Holly’s next outfit: a knit Alaia dress covered in butterflies. Nolan tells us all about this designer and these unique knit dresses that work for any shape and figure. The rest of the outfits include denim from Frame Clothing and Oscar de la Renta along with the new YSL lip print shoes. NEXT. LEVEL. Of course – they spend HOURS discussing the OG Saint Laurent Red Lips vintage print heels. If you haven’t heard about this purchase yet, don’t worry: You will hear it again! While our fashion experts do tend to gush about their love for designer styles, Nolan is always quick to remind our listeners that selling a kidney for any item is ridiculous. Wait for the sale, but if you see it on sale, do buy it right then and there. Also: buy things that bring you joy. If you like the dress, buy it. Because you might get hit by a fucking bus tomorrow. But, back to planning for your next trip: buy a good suitcase (Holly likes Away Luggage, Nolan likes Rimowa), don’t overpack, think of all the shoes you will need, don’t forget your shapewear or undergarments, and think about where you will be, who you will be with and what the occasion is.  We want you to Travel in Style.  In This Episode: [1:00] Holly: People constantly ask me what to pack or how to pack. What are we going to pack? What should I bring? Nolan brings his entire closet every time he packs and goes somewhere. . [2:01] Holly: What is up, homie? Nolan, I am so high on life right now.  Nolan: No, you're not high on life. It's Saint Laurent you're high on, there's a very big difference. Very, big difference. I'm very rarely high on life. I am, almost always, high on fashion. Big difference. . [04:47] Nolan: I know, look at me! I'm helping someone pack for a trip that I wasn't even invited on. Uh! I'm such a giver.  . [06:35] Holly: Nolan, as you just told me that I don't get a medal, OK, for doing good things. You don't get a medal for adulting. Okay, cuz that's what you're doing. You're doing a hustle. . [06:53] Nolan: I wouldn’t say that's why I'm butt hurt, but let's go with it. Let's just go with it. I am, I'm jealous. You do get to go to UAL, which is United Apparel Liquidators. One of my best-kept secrets.  . [9:40] Holly: But this is a happy podcast, because we're going to talk about packing. When you're packing, you have to think about the dress code where you're going to be, what you're going to do, who you're going to be with, and how you're going to be photographed. Because if you've worn the same clothes, around the same people: It's time to get some new clothes. Time to get a new look. Let's talk about the first outfit that I'm going to wear, the Anine Bing suit.  . [12:44] Nolan: I was so proud because I love Roger Vivia. I'm a sucker for anything French, and I think Roger Vivia, their edgier styles, are really beautiful. But again, they're ridiculously expensive. . [14:16] Holly: Okay, so I'm wearing that because I'm reading the room. I understand that I will be the only fashion person, and it's ‘a lot’ but it's not ‘A LOT.’  Nolan, explain the difference between a lot and A LOT. . [17:44] Holly: The next day, as I will be running around, making it rain, with my personality and my business cards, meeting people, being a lady about town, running around the convention. I'm going to wear my next prized possession, which is: Dun Dun Dun: the butterfly dress. . [18:09] Nolan: So, I love Alaia. I've always loved Alaia. I mean, it's just beyond. And Holly and I often fight about buying things that are classics that are long-term pieces to have forever, because I look at fashion, as I like things to be buildable. You like to have something be like, a one-stop-shop. You want the dress to be bold and memorable and whatever, which is great. But then you can't wear it six times in one year, because then everyone's like, oh, there's that dress again. . [21:21] Nolan: I'm very much like: buy it now. Or, don't buy it at all. But I don't want to hear it, if it sells out. Because you get mad when it sells out. So, I always say, if you don't buy it, that's fine. You don't need to. But if you want it, you need to buy it now. Because I don't want to hear about it in three weeks, I want that dress and it's gone. And I get yelled at, because it's not my fault. . [24:19] Holly: Which brings us back around to the new lip shoes. My pride, my joy, Nolan, I'm saying it. It's recorded. I am pushing it out to the world. You were right. . [24:33] Nolan: I'm always right, though. . [26:44] Nolan: Hmmm? Something else I wasn't invited to? Oh, sorry. That was my out-loud voice. . [26:54] Nolan: You told me to be sassy today. I don't know if you were quite ready. . [28:09] Holly: I'm so glad you went to a dinner party that I wasn't invited to. I'm 80% happy for you.  . [28:49] Nolan: How do you pack? Because now that we're talking about this, I feel like we've given no packing tips. We've just talked about ourselves for 30 minutes. (Duh.) Let's come back to the whole packing thing, because as a packer, I would rather have too much than too little. . [29:56] Holly: If you're going on a three-day weekend, you figure out what you're going to wear. You don't have to know every single activity, what you're going to do, but you need to plan out what you're wearing at night and during the day and bring two backup outfits. That is what I do. . [34:34] Holly: Anyway, so packing! Call us, ask us. Let us know what your questions are. We're excited to help you. Don't overpack. Make sure you plan. Bring enough shoes, be comfortable. Bring all your undergarments. Peace Out!    Key Takeaways: Holly and Nolan discuss how to plan your wardrobe for trips. The key is to know where you going, who you will be seeing, and to plan ahead. Shop, prepare and pack ahead of time.  Holly recommends a formula for packing by occasion and time of day. Nolan likes to have options, so he packs everything.  Which packing style works for you?  Our stylists have been all over the place shopping for Holly’s trip to the Podcast Movement National Podcaster’s Convention in Nashville, TN the week of Aug. 2nd. Holly feels the pressure to ‘kill it’ with style, as it is the first appearance of the Fashion Crimes Podcast at this event. Photos of the ‘Outfits of the Day’ are posted on our social pages. Nolan shares his fun, unique and flavorful insider’s knowledge of the designers he has chosen for Holly, often with insightful historical references, and of course, his own personal anecdotes from his adventures in fashion. Don’t miss this week’s episode: Travel in style and pack with purpose!   Links Discussed:  Podcast Movement: https://2021.podcastmovement.com/ She Podcasts: https://www.shepodcasts.com/ Alaia: https://www.maison-alaia.com/us Anine Bing:  https://www.aninebing.com/ Roger Vivier: https://www.rogervivier.com/us-en/home/ Away Luggage: https://www.awaytravel.com/ Rimowa Luggage: https://www.rimowa.com/us/en/all-luggage/ Yves Saint Laurent: https://www.ysl.com/en-us Quotes:  “Nolan, I am so high on life right now.” – Holly “No, you're not high on life. It's Saint Laurent you're high on, there's a very big difference. Very, big difference. I'm very rarely high on life. I am, almost always high on fashion. Big difference.” – Nolan “Okay, so I'm wearing that because I'm reading the room. I understand that I will be the only fashion person, and it's “a lot” but it's not “A LOT.” Nolan, explained the difference between a lot and A LOT.” – Holly “Which brings us back around to the new lip shoes. My pride, my joy, Nolan, I'm saying it. It's recorded. I am pushing it out to the world: You were right.” – Holly “That's my MO. I just sort of chuck everything in a bag and figure it out when I get there.” – Nolan “If it brings you joy, and you're going to want to wear it for five years: buy the dress. Because life is short.  You could get hit by fucking bus tomorrow.” – Nolan

Oh, Pool Boy! We are talking summer menswear this week, and we have one burning question: Is the Cabana Suit back? What the hell is a cabana suit, anyway? Jump into the deep end with us, as we unpack the recent resurrection of retro, mid-century era matching short sets for men. Why you say? Well, we don’t really know, except that they are showing up on men everywhere, from Bruno Mars to NBA stars and beyond. The Wall Street Journal recently covered this phenomenon in a recent article called “Cabana Suits: The Summer Outfit of Choice for NBA Stars and Honeymooners,” where the first line threw us for a loop: “Guys are suiting up in quirkily printed cabana sets to inject some summer frivolity into their warm-weather wardrobes.” We dive into the Who, What, Where and WHYYYYYY? Picture James Bond with his toned and tanned manly figure in a wildly printed or striped short-sleeve camp shirt (unbuttoned all the way, of course) over matching swim shorts. He has a martini in his hand on a boat in the French Riviera, and DAMMIT, he is sexy! Hop forward half a century, and we are not so sure it works for today’s man. We’ve posted photos on social so you can join in on the debate: Hot or Not?  We swim all around the styles men should and should not wear this summer. It’s a Summer Hot Mess Express, and you need to jump on. Did Nolan really say he’d be up for wearing an Orlebar Brown terrycloth man romper? Yes, yes he did. He also notes, again, that spending $300 on a men’s bathing suit makes him CRAZY! No matter how beautiful they are.   Of course, the debate goes off track entirely to discuss a men’s Balmain pea coat, just because Holly and Nolan fell in love with one. From summer wardrobes and winter coats to recent fashion finds at Bergdorf, and to whether or not Nolan can truly commit to the Cabana Suit - it’s a swimmingly good time on the Fashion Crimes Podcast this week!  IN THIS EPISODE: [00:54] “Hey, hey, hey everyone what is going on? Thank you for tuning in to the Fashion Crimes Podcast. I am your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz, and I'm here with you today. We are discussing men's wear today. And of course, this is certainly an area of expertise for my stylist, my bestie, my confidant, my rock, personal stylist, celebrity stylist, end all, be all, best gay: Mr. Nolan Meader!” [1:57] “And I just want to say that, you know, if your husband looks bad, I always say that's your fault, not your fault, but the wives’ fault, because they don't know how to guide their husbands.” [3:29] “When you're dressing in dad mode: khaki pants, cargo shorts, fucking Crocs, Berks, Converse, you know, whacked-out polos that, you know, polos that with the rib collar? Just no, you know what I'm saying?” [5:09] “On the topic of the… what are they? What are you calling them? Oh, anyway, I've seen the Dior ones and they're like monogram oblique print and it's all silk. And I'm like, why would you want it to be total silk? No, I don't feel like anybody looks good and silk. Really? Unless you're six foot tall, blonde, Russian girl!” [6:14] “So I know this is like a Bruno Mars thing because he's been wearing these for years. But like he can pull it off. Right? I think it's like if you're a celebrity, you know, you can pull it off. But I just think it's interesting because it's actually a style from the 60s that's coming back.” [6:32] “But in the old days, I think it's Orlebar Brown did all the bathing suits for James Bond movies. And, they brought back a thing, there was a man romper. Essentially, one of them from the 60s, it was like a terry cloth, beachy-thing, and they just brought it back and did a reissue of it, which was actually very cute.” [12:56] “Anyway, I don't put money in like, a (swim) suit. I don't give a shit about putting money in a bathing suit.” [15:59] “I was in Bergdorf Goodman last week with a couple of friends. And, you know, we had a couple of drinks. You know, we boarded the martini train, as I like to say, and we go to the Chanel department.” [17:54] “But, what is so interesting about it, is it's the cut of it. It is very, I mean, it's kind-of tailored, but the way the lapels are, they're very square. And then at the top, they're very sharp and the top cuts across the chest and goes into a black hood. It's like a slouchy hood, like Gucci hood. So it's a super tailored fabulous jacket, with this like slouchy, mushy like hood. I'm into it. It's a fabulous coat.” [26:23] “It's undecided if I find one, I mean actually no, quick side note, Louis Vuitton did friends in New York and one came in a cabana suit. He was wearing the watercolor shirt from the cabana suit and I literally ripped it off of his body and wore it for like an hour and a half.” [27:37] “So, what IS the shoe of choice to wear to the pool, for men? [30:06] “Thank you so much for listening. If you have any menswear questions, hit us up. If your husband looks like ass, let us know. If you know someone who needs help - your brother, your cousin, your neighbor - hit us up. We're full of useless information.” KEY TAKEAWAYS: Many men’s brands, at various price points, have brought back retro matching short sets for men. The upside of the new trend? They are colorful, a bit dressy, and fun addition to your wardrobe. The downside? Many are made of silk, which makes no sense for summer weather, and some designs are too outrageous (and pricey!) for anyone other than celebrities and sports stars.  Even though summer weather is hot and sticky, men do not need to dress like slobs. Skip the cargo shorts and old shirts. Cool, comfortable and stylish alternatives for updating your wardrobe are easy and simple to find.  Our co-hosts (and professional stylists) are truly here to offer a variety of helpful fashion insights on the dos and don’ts of what to wear – in the most lovingly way possible! But we can’t promise they won’t roll their eyes, or use lots of swear words. Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/matching-sets-why-zany-patterned-shirts-and-shorts-are-everywhere-11626803565 Orlebar Brown: https://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOEWasZv1YRDXJ4wfMvOTFfi_WC64ZTsFFyM0jT_3nJPVEh2dqNgWgxoC780QAvD_BwE Louis Vuitton: https://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/products/multicolor-watercolor-shirt-nvprod2790069v Balmain: https://www.balmain.com/gb/ready-to-wear-coat-black-wool-hooded-pea-coat-with-double-breasted-silver-tone-buttoned-fastening_cod12520272iq.html?dept=ctstrwr SWIMS: https://swims.com/collections/sneakers   QUOTES: “But it just really means that you're dressing too old. And it's because you don't know what to do, and you don't care enough to try to figure it out.” – Holly Katz "I mean, Nolan, to see you in a terry cloth man romper? I would love that. That would give me life. I'm just saying: That. Would. Give. Me. Life!” – Holly Katz “If you're someone my age, right, I don't have unlimited income to buy whatever I want all the time. So, my thought is, I need to put my money into things that I get the most enjoyment out of, which for me, are bags and shoes, and coats. For you, that’s shoes. Shoes are your kryptonite.” – Nolan Meader

This week we are back to work in New York City, and we are killing it! Get the insider’s scoop on our lives as stylists - shopping for clients, shopping for ourselves, tracking down the latest fashion trends, and getting hype when we find killer deals or get free stuff.  Nolan has been a Lady-About-Town all week, pimping out Holly’s dog, Schmutz (our show mascot) for modeling gigs, shopping for clients, shopping for Holly, cashin' checks and snappin' necks....I mean I'm just sayin.  Because the life a professional stylist is hard, people! And it requires drinks. Nolan has also been on a bit of an emotional roller coaster – trying NOT to jump into on-coming traffic, but enough about that...  Our Stylists Extraordinaire drag us all over town, recounting some of their most ridiculous shopping adventures – from Bergdorf's with Schmutz, to Nolan’s fav-o-rite store Frame Clothing, to in-person VIP events at DVF and Alexander McQueen. Nolan even has a “Sex In the City-esque" moment with a dress! OMG OMG OMG.    The news from The City is that people are out and about, and they are WEARING CLOTHES! Nolan is like a kid in a candy shop walking around the Upper East Side, ogling outfits. Holly finds stuff she LOVES window-shopping, and Nolan is not always impressed with her choices, which, of course, he says out loud. Have you ever heard two stylists trash-talk? It’s subtle, but it is there, girlfriend!   Our two favorite stylists (and the only stylists you need to know) stumble upon the School of Visual Arts Student NYC x Design Windows Exhibition featuring shoes made of everyday items like Chinese food take-out containers, puzzle pieces and even bubble tea. Nolan was not impressed with the idea of shoes that might have held last night’s Lo Mein...NEXT. LEVEL. YALL. Just so you know, some stores in NYC are still being plagued by shortages, so GET READY TO WAIT for items to arrive, and don’t be surprised to see empty shelves. Holly and her husband Jonathan head out to the Hamptons where they proceed to over-serve themselves in the shopping department. Holly has all sorts of excuses, but basically, the shopping out there is TO. DIE. Period. Although, Holly was tempted by a rubber chicken purse for a certain client (long story), and Nolan nearly had a heart attack on the spot.   Join us this week for an insider’s view of the highs, and certainly some lows, of shopping like pro stylists. It’s super glamorous until it’s not.  IN THIS EPISODE: [00:12] Holly “We are the best friends that you never knew that you needed. We are the industry insiders and fashions odd couple. In both of our everyday lives and industry events, we see the best and unfortunately the worst in clothing and style. We are fashion partners in crime dedicated to stopping the most heinous of all fashion crimes on the street and runways and beyond.”  [01:25] Holly “Hello!! We are in New York City. We're killing it. Nolan is killing it. Just wanted to give you an update on our latest adventures. I've been in town for 24 hours. Nolan has been taking care of Schmutz in New York, which has been amazing. They've had lots of adventures. He said nobody would leave them alone in Bergdorf's. We've had a great time.”  [02:26] Holly   “I was shopping for my client, and then Nolan was shopping for me. It was a little awkward. But I was like, this is my stylist, but I'm a stylist, too. And I'm shopping for someone else. As Nolan says, it's a very unhealthy codependent relationship. So drinking is involved.” [04:14] Nolan   “So, we needed a dog. And I said, “Well, why don't we use Schmutz?” And my boss was like, “Oh my God! Yes!” And so this morning I sent it in a picture of Schmutz. And when I looked at the call sheet when I got to the office, there was Schmutz's picture! So it's like, three supermodels and their names and their measurements and like all their stuff, and then Schmutz’s picture is underneath the models. I mean, is a little hilarious.” [07:02] Nolan “Yeah, so we were supposed to see the latest collection for Alexander McQueen last year. In fact, the night before, my friend and I were out, and we walked by the Alexander McQueen window and there was this incredible pale pink tulle, strapless ball gown with a corset. And I see my friend just staring up at it. She's like, “That’s SO pretty!” And I was like, “Yeah, I know.” I said, “Why don't you buy it?”  “Because I have nowhere to go,” she said.”  [05:13] Nolan “Oh my god, it was the first post-pandemic party. And, oh my god, it felt so good. It was like a fashion family reunion. Everyone was so happy that we were drinking a lot of champagne. You know, we were running around playing with the DVF dresses, and everyone was outside getting pictures taken. The Vogue photographers were there, everyone was there, it was great!  It was a lot of fun!” [08:15] Nolan   “So, a lot of the time, the events are for VIPs and such. They will bring in the latest collection to view. They couldn't really stage the show because they’ve been on hold because of the pandemic. And now, it's a way just to sort of get people to see the latest collection and designers have gotten really creative. But I love the fact that they're bringing them to New York, you know, inviting certain people to come to look at it and see it in person.” [13:09] Nolan “I mean, and you fell in love with like a turquoise sequin moment at the Ralph Lauren window Holly: It was teal. And I don't know why I loved this so much, because I'm not very conservative, but…Nolan:  It definitely would be a really good Mahjong outfit. (Eye-roll.)" [15:46] Holly   “Well, me and Jonathan, we went to the Hamptons and we shopped like it was our job.”  [20:04] Nolan   “So I finally caved. And I bought black Gucci Jordan loafers, and I used my Bloomingdale's points. So it wasn't like I actually spent any money on them, other than like, $100. It was great.” [22:20] Holly   “What else do we have coming up, Nolie? We have an amazing, amazing list of beautiful, amazing, fabulous, “next level” guests that are going to be on our podcast. We are in New York for a couple of weeks. And Nolan is killing it. And he is building up his resume. And he is cashing checks and snapping necks. That's what I like to say. Tons of things going on in the fashion industry. Join us next week!” KEY TAKEAWAYS - New York City is alive and well! And people are ready to wear clothes, mingle and be out an about again. The energy is so refreshing! - From the City to the Hamptons to wherever you are, it’s great to be shopping again! Everyone needs a little, or a lot, of retail therapy. - Working as a professional stylist requires a lot of legwork. Don’t think you can be styled by a robot from one of those monthly fashion subscriptions. Do they really know if you are a booty girl? Or, that your size is not the same as a designer’s size? Don’t be an idiot.  Links Discussed here: Alexander McQueen:  https://www.instagram.com/alexandermcqueen/ Quotes:  “I was shopping for my client, while Nolan was shopping for me. It was a little awkward. But I was like, this is my stylist, but I'm a stylist, too. And I'm shopping for someone else. It's a very unhealthy co-dependent relationship. Which requires drinking.” – Holly Katz “Was there food? No! Which I thought was very reckless. How reckless of them to serve champagne with no bites. Because, if you get people hammered, and they just have to go home, that makes you a douche.” – Nolan Meader “We were walking home, and we walked by the Alexander McQueen window and there was this incredible pale pink tulle, strapless ball gown with a corset. And I see my friend just staring up at it. She's like, ‘That is so pretty!’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, I know. Why don't you buy it?!’ And she said, ‘Because I have nowhere to go.’ Pandemic stories.” – Nolan Meader  “Bergdorf’s. It's our favorite place to go. I love Bergdorf, the dog loves Bergdorf. Everybody loves Bergdorf. It is my happy place.” – Nolan Meader “Okay, let's unpack that for a moment, shall we? It's just a couple of days before I get paid. I don't have to eat tomorrow. Its all good.” – Nolan Meader  “Nolan is killing it. He is building up his resume this week. And he is cashing checks and snapping necks. That's what I like to say. Tons of things going on the fashion industry.” – Holly Katz

Happy Summer Vacation!! Holly and Nolan are hanging out this week, talking Summer Wardrobe smack. Talking about people. Talking about what we're doing. Talking about where we're going. And, uhm, this brought up a very sensitive subject with Nolan, because he's got a lot of fashion beef. So, we ask: “What's your beef, Nolan? What are the Fashion Crimes we need to be aware of this summer?”  Nolan has some major rants this week about Summer Wardrobe Do’s and Don’ts:   Men don’t get tend to get pedicures; therefore, they don’t get to wear flip-flops.  Summer does not mean you get to be a freaking slob. READ THE ROOM, People! Or, Read the Beach! The beaches in Maine are lovely and all (and the Bush family compound is there), but it’s not the Hamptons. And it certainly ain’t Martha’s Vineyard. So plan your outfits accordingly.   Our Stylists Extraordinaire help you plan and pack for your summer adventures.  Flip-flops are for the beach (and for women), while sexy sandals – or preferably Valentino Rock Stud block heels - are perfect for dinners out.   Holly makes the point that, if it’s hanging out, you gotta throw it out. Shorts that are too short and boobs that are falling out are “No Bueno!” It’s important to invest in a well-fitting swimsuit.  Pull that stuff in ladies! Try on a goddamn Miracle Suit, for the love of God! It's life-changing...for reals. And no one paid us to say that.  And in other news, while we don’t like fast fashion, you don’t need to break the bank to buy stylish. Nolan educates Holly on the latest Target designer collaborations. Holly starts Googling – right in the middle of the show – and falls in love with the Christopher John Rogers dresses. We do love a good Target collab moment!!!  And talk about it extensively.   And don’t forget your summer style etiquette: Casual wedding settings do not mean ‘dress casual.’ Have some respect, please!! When in doubt – overdress. And Nolan reminds us of his formal point of view on this: You don’t wear white to a wedding, but you do wear black to a funeral. “To me, it's the ultimate form of disrespect. It says I don't care enough about you, because I don't care enough about you to put my best foot forward. And that, to me, is unacceptable. I would rather be overdressed than underdressed.” Preach, Queen!!  Don’t miss Nolan’s PTSD Prada flip-flop story, (very dramatic), and how it relates to Sex in the City. If you need to know, go check out Season 6, Episode 9 when Carrie is ‘shoe shamed” for her extravagant lifestyle. If you know, you know.   You say you are ready for a summer vacation, but, are you really ‘ready’? Listen now for your best summer self ever!   IN THIS EPISODE:  1:17 Holly  What. Is. Going. On? We're hanging out today, talking smack. Talking about people. Talking about what we're doing. Talking about where we're going. And, uhm, this brought up a very sensitive subject with Nolan, because he's got a lot of beef. What's your beef? Nolan? What's your fashion beef?   1:39 Nolan  It's a different vibe, right? If you go to the Hamptons, you're going not just for the beach, but for the parties, and the shopping, and the restaurants, and like, that sort of the crowd. It's the same thing with like Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cape Cod -you sort of go for the beaches. Or, if you're gay, you go to Provincetown, and, like, do a bunch of coke.   3:19 Nolan  Nolan was at a “friend’s” house in the summer one year, and their puppy chewed through his Prada flip-flops. “Oh, Hell No! That happened. Your dog chewed them? What would you do if your dog chewed through someone's shoes? What would the first words out of your mouth be? It should be: Oh my god, I'll buy you a new pair. I'm so sorry!”  7:37 Holly and Nolan debate Birkenstocks, AGAIN! Ew. 9:55 Nolan “Okay, Queen - it's one thing if it's a casual lunch, but if you're going to a nice dinner, put some fucking shoes on, for the love of God. “  10:26 Nolan  You dress very differently depending on where you're going for the summer. If you go to the Outer Banks, it's very different. You wear different clothes. Of course, when you're going to Nantucket, or when you go to the Hamptons, you need to read the room. It just depends on how fancy the area is.  14:40 Nolan gives Holly the 411 on this summer’s Target designer collaborations. Everyone can try out some of the world’s best designs at an easy entry point. Designers like Alexis, Rixo, and Christopher John Rodgers have wowed us this summer with their bold, vibrant, and accessible fashions!  20:48 Holly  Read. The. Room. Know your audience. Know where you're going. Don't wear some whack shit to a summer wedding. Don't do that. That's my biggest pet peeve is people who underdress for a wedding. A lot of people don't understand that. Oh, the wedding is casual! Well, that doesn't mean you roll up in some shit that you wear every day. It’s still special, right? You should look good and look nice.  25:01 Holly  Invest in a well-fitting swimsuit. They cost a fortune. It's not like it's a small investment. They can be expensive. But, it is the best thing I've ever done. Key Takeaways:  Plan your summer wardrobe accordingly: Where are you going? What is the vibe there? Casual beach? Beach chic?   Invest in a good-fitting bathing suit. If your stuff is hanging out, throw it out.   Don’t underdress for a summer wedding, even if it is casual.  You don’t need to break the bank: Target x Designer Collaborations this summer are AWESOME!  Your extravagant shoe lifestyle might not be your AirBnb’s problem.  Do we agree: Men should not wear flip-flops Do we really want to see man toes? It's a no from me, dog. Links Discussed here:   Sex In the City:  https://youtu.be/kQaJboeMI1c   Quotes:  “Hands down: if your shorts are too short; if you're a guy, and your swim shorts are too short or they're too tight, or your ass or your boobs are hanging out - it's time for a new bathing suit. A bathing suit is a big investment. I will definitely give you that because they're not cheap anymore. But, you really get what you pay for.” – Holly   “Grown men should not wear flip-flops. Guys don't get pedicures for the most part. I mean - I do, because, you know, me of course. But unless you're doing yard work, I don't give a shit. In which case, it's probably not safe because you might drop a chainsaw or something” – Nolan   “I'm like, bitch, put a heel on, or put a Valentino block heel sandal on. A flip-flop is just a little too casual.” - Nolan 

Get ready to Sparkle and Shine and live life in full color, Queens!!!  This week, we welcome style blogger and personal stylist Mary Higham, creator of “Glam in Gotham.” Mary’s personal aim is to fill each day with whimsy and color, and she unapologetically believes that fashion should make people happy. Well, duh! As Mary says: “Every piece of my clothing makes a statement towards a little piece of my personality - I wear my heart on my sleeve (sometimes literally)!” Mary’s blog and Instagram page are saturated in her trademark fluff and sequins – as well as her beloved headbands – where she shares her perspective on her new life in NYC, tips and tricks for vintage finds, and loves to promote her favorite fashion accessories and styles. Nolan brings us the goods this week and introduces us to Mary as only Nolan can: recounting a story about the first time he hung out with Mary at a Halloween party, where he got super trashed and had a great time… well, you can imagine. But back to Mary: we discuss her first career as an event consultant specializing in meetings, conferences and trade shows. She then started blogging, moved to NYC – LITERALLY moving into a new apartment the day before the pandemic shut down the City - and decided to focus on her love of fashion when the world’s planning and live events actually died in 2020. We L.O.L about personal shopping gigs, sample sales, thrifting, blogging, curating your own personal style, our love for NYC, and even why there is a lot of online discussion about the state of her husband’s pant-wearing status on most days. Some things just have to be seen or heard, so take a listen.  Seriously though, Mary shares how she supports up-and-coming brands by promoting and elevating the designers and products she loves. She then combines her professional experience as an event planner to connect brands and consumers. We are so inspired by Mary’s business insights and career path: “You can’t fit a career in a box. Nobody’s life fits into a perfect box. It is not always in a straight line. There is no clear path. Carve out what you love.” Join us for a wonderful adventure full of rainbows and unicorns, career journeys and the love of fashion! And of course, we include all the usual swear words and things that totally annoy us along the way.  In This Episode: [2:11] NOLAN: It's been such a long year. So I mean, you wear so many hats. So, you're an event consultant. You're a stylist. You're a personal shopper. A color and style enthusiast, because it brings you joy. You’re like also like me, you're a sample sale queen.  [3:01] HOLLY: Mary, I just want to say I'm looking at you right now. I've only seen your picture. You're completely Gorg! Love your headband. She's got on this beaded headband and, I mean, super colorful rainbow dress. You look amazing! [5:07] MARY:  So, I'm actually adopted and I grew up on the Jersey Shore as an Asian kid with white parents - grew up on the Irish Catholic Riviera of America on the Jersey Shore. [8:04] MARY: It’s not easy to follow your passion. I attended panels where brand designers and CEOs are sitting there, talking about how, you know, “One day I just decided I wanted to create my own line. So I cold called a lot of people and now look at how successful I am.” And I'm like, “That's not true. You started your career as an intern, you started as a stylist assistant.” [11:28] MARY: I used to travel all over the world. So, I could be in any city or any country, like who even knows. But the most popular thing I ever asked about on my Instagram Stories was: do you want to know if my husband is wearing pants or not? [17:43] HOLLY: And what is your shtick? Are you “fashion at your age”? Are you “fashion for a certain size?” Tell me what your shtick is… you believe in color, or what is your unique perspective about why your outfits are important. [23:27] MARY: You know, look, if we really want to break it down in a nutshell, what I believe I can do to help other women is: I think it's really important to embrace yourself. I'm not going to tell every woman that she needs to be wearing color. You know what, if you like black, and it is an entirely black ensemble, if you feel that's you, and that's what makes you happy? Then you do that. [28:15] MARY:  There was almost an entire month where Nate was like “Come on, just walk the dogs with me” I was like, okay, so I go out, and of course, I put on sequins and a big-ass bow on my head, and I was like, we're gonna walk the dogs! So we go downstairs and my doorman was like “Holy Shit, Mary! Oh my god, you're alive. We had a pool going, we really thought your husband had murdered you know, you for weeks.” [52:02] MARY:  I think I would say it's a fashion crime to just follow trends and to wear it because like, oh, pink is the new, you know, what is it? Orange is the new pink? It's the new red?  [61:00] NOLAN: I proceeded to get blackout. Oh, and then we had Korean barbecue afterwards. It was so good.  Key Takeaways: Nolan has fabulous fashion friends who make amazing podcast guests Mary Higham followed her head and her heart to combine careers without following the rules, or the norms, or what everyone says is the correct path to success. Pandemic got you down? Pivot to expand your career opportunities and you just might find a way to do more than your day job. But you still gotta pay the bills. There are highs and lows and depression, and then there are people who are fake about what it means to be successful.  You be you. Your personal style, your path to happiness, your success and failures – no one can tell you how to be you, or how to be happy. People want people. We want live fashion shows again. We want to touch and feel and taste fabric. We want to see the good, the bad and the beautiful at live fashion shows. Some things just cannot be digital.  Find people, brands, products and ideas that you love. Follow them, lift them up, promote them, be a part of their community. Collaboration is the new black.  Websites and Links:   Glam in Gotham website:  https://www.glamingotham.com/ Glam in Gotham Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/glam.in.gotham/   Lele Sadoughi Headbands: https://www.lelesadoughi.com/ Loren Hope Jewelry: https://www.lorenhope.com Stony Clover Lane: https://www.stoneycloverlane.com Quotes: “I like to think that fashion should make people happy. And the fashion is uniquely personal to you. I am never gonna tell someone what they have to wear.” – Mary Higham “It’s shot girl summer: vaxxed, waxed and ready to relax." – Mary Higham “So, I'm actually adopted and I grew up on the Jersey Shore, an Asian kid with white parents who grew up on the Irish Catholic Riviera of America on the Jersey Shore.” – Mary Higham “Listen, no one is upset that you're Asian, Jewish AND Italian. Okay? Because you grew up on the Jersey Shore. It's all good that you're Jewish, that you're more Jewish than most people.” – Holly Katz “And I'm never gonna not love headbands. I've loved headband since I was like six years old. So I don't care. I could be 18, I could be 45, still gonna be wearing a sparkly headband.” – Mary Higham “You don't need a million followers to have any degree of influence.” – Mary Higham