Today, we are lucky to be joined by the queen herself, Greivy. We reminisce about our favorite memories together before COVID, mostly food-related. Plus, Greivy reveals the journey she took to become an ultra-influencer. Becoming an influencer was a complete mistake. One of her photos was reposted by Lancôme, and it catapulted her into the public eye. Now, Greivy loves to share moments of her colorful life. Then, Greivy explains how being a fashion influencer works. With 48,000 followers, Greivy...
Nov 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 14
I mean who doesn’t need stretch leopard velvet pants? Nolan (of course) found the perfect pair for Holly; it's like they were made for her. Holly & Nolan visit Nordstrom Rack in Manhattan, which is a whole different level than a Midwestern or Southern Nordstrom Rack. FULL of designer pieces and deals o' plenty, they acted like it was the last sale on earth. Holly talks about the most beautiful Valentino dress she found at Nordstrom Rack, but didn't get it because, well, breathing is importan...
Oct 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 13
This week we dive straight into pulling off the perfect five-minute face for Zoom meetings with our favorite makeup artist, Allyson Wisel! As a full-time makeup artist, Allyson does makeup in TV, corporate and commercial clients, private clients, with NYC photographers & modeling agencies. During COVID, Allyson does makeup outside with a face shield, mask, safety goggles, a lab coat, and gloves. If you hire Allyson, she will start with a fresh new brush set that you get to keep! Allyson spil...
Oct 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 12
Join us this week as we share what we have our eyes on, a Brie Larson dress from a few seasons back and a Burberry trench coat (missing!!). We discuss how Tory Burch has become a voice for the fashion industry in Washington DC, fighting on behalf of brands to receive assistance. What are your predictions for the holidays this year? This year, the holidays will be different, so we consider which clothing categories are suffering and succeeding. We also have some good news, now that stores are ope...
Oct 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 11
Join Holly & Nolan as they host David Yontef, Bravolebrity! David is the "it guy" when it comes to the Real Housewives. Listen in as we grill him on his top interviews, funniest stories and most hilarious moments in his career. He guides us through his record breaking podcast, Behind the Velvet Rope and his exciting new book on how he turned his passion into a lucrative career. We leave no stone unturned in this episode as we soak in every moment as he spills the tea on fashion and insider s...
Oct 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 10
It’s our favorite time of the year, New York Fashion Week! Although we are extremely upset it is virtual. Nolan describes what it was like attending Rebecca Minkoff’s physical presentation during the pandemic. Minkoff was one of four designers doing physical presentations. It was safe & everyone was wearing a mask. We go into an extremely honest review of some of the Vogue runway shows that we, unfortunately, were not there to see due to Covid-19. We review collections by Christian Callan, T...
Oct 02, 2020•45 min•Ep. 9
Join Holly & Nolan on the #hotmessexpress as they attack the Woodbury Commons with no goal in mind but to shop and conquer. Enjoy the #bitchgetamirror moments as we dissect what Nolan couldn't unsee last week walking down Madison. Also? You can judge Nolan while he has a few martinis in bed while Holly gets "white girl wasted". We just don't know how your day can get any better.
Sep 24, 2020•30 min•Ep. 8
Listen closely as we grill Julie about her history as of New York City's top jewelry designers. We follow her career from Avon jewelry to Nine West jewelry to the evolution of her own line; quickly turning it into a national brand. Julie helps us investigate the most heinous fashion crimes when it comes to jewelry and accessories. She is a strong, independent, entrepreneur badass who will have no trouble at all telling you that there comes a time in a woman's life where you shouldn't be wearing ...
Sep 15, 2020•47 min•Ep. 7
Listen in as Holly and Nolan are back in NYC together ranking the "coronavirus" sales. Find out how the stores on Madison avenue and beyond are handling the pandemic. Who's here today and gone tomorrow? We evaluate how small designers and major retail corporations are carrying on. Also, we touch on some designers and resellers that are really doin' it for us right now. The Sample Sale messiah Nolan reveals all as he explains how sample sales are even happening, if any and how online resellers ar...
Sep 12, 2020•32 min•Ep. 6
How lucky are we that one of NYC’s best-kept secrets, Makeup Artist Allyson Wisel dishes out the tea on make-up artistry! She has worked with the likes CBS and Fox Networks, published work in numerous publications, and remains a go-to for New York’s elite. Allyson discusses everything from her editorial work, her dos, and don'ts of beauty, and the products that she would bring on a deserted island. She educates us on the importance of skincare, sunscreen, and the most common make-up fashion crim...
Sep 02, 2020•38 min•Ep. 5
(Please) Don’t invite Nolan to your Zoom wedding! Holly and Nolan unpack the latest in wedding fashion trends, discussing how dress codes have changed with the rise of the Zoom wedding and of course the weddings themselves! We yell at you and each other about some of the following subjects below as we get in a deep discussion about what to do, not to do and why you should probably wear pants. What should you wear? Pants or no pants, that is the question Show respect; you don't get a pass to look...
Aug 27, 2020•32 min•Ep. 4
Join Holly and Nolan as they sit down with Fashion Stylist, lifestyle influencer, and international fashion writer, Soneca Guadara. Soneca boards the #hotmessexpress to discuss her fashion do’s and don’ts, her favorite pieces in her wardrobe, and the most heinous fashion crimes she’s witnessed! She's bilingual, fluent in Spanish, a frequent contributor on Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast, and a total badass. IG: styledbysoneca www.stylebysoneca.com Some of the things she can't unsee.....#icantunse...
Aug 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 3
Join Holly and Nolan as they share their favorite fashion stories... from how they met and became fashion's odd couple, to fashion week memories, their craziest antics and why one should never drink and shop. We unpack the fashion crimes we see can't unsee and how to avoid them. The designers we love and some of our favorite shows that we have seen through the years! Once you're done with us you can't help but want to be besties with us. www.fenoel.com www.brandonmaxwellstudio.com www.ullajohnso...
Aug 10, 2020•36 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Fashion Crimes! Here's the truth about how you look...we're not here to lie to you. Our goal: Leaving you a little more stylish each week. It's everyone's right to look fabulous! You're great at a lot of things, but fashion just isn't one of them. Your image is important whether you like it or not, or whether you believe it or not. Fashion can be very confusing. However, style can be taught and learned. What is personal styling? If you feel like you look good but want to look better, ...
Jul 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 1
