Wardrobe maintenance and clothing care might not be the most exciting topic out there (THAT would be shoe shopping, just FYI…), but nevertheless, we are sure no one needs Holly to point out that there’s not much point in buying nice clothes if you’re not going to look after them, are we right? (*She is going to point it out anyway. You’re welcome.) As with any investment, taking the time to properly care for your wardrobe will ensure its value. Beautiful clothes are worth the extra time and care...
Aug 12, 2022•21 min•Ep. 104
Join us this week as we shine our DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT on a rising star fashion designer, Mimi Prober . This episode is a FASCINATING deep dive into one designer’s passion for fabric, vintage textiles, sustainable fashion, and creating a brand with a purpose. Mimi Prober has dedicated herself to “the sustainable practices of natural dyeing and design with a focus on textile narratives, preservation, and process - honoring those involved in the creation, from farm to fiber.” She is celebrated for h...
Aug 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 103
What is better than a fashion podcast episode with “Your Favorite Personal Stylist” Holly Katz? A podcast with TWO fabulous personal stylists discussing the 2022 Top Summer Wardrobe Must-Haves! Join us this week as our BFF of the podcast and style expert Soneca Guadara sits with Holly to discuss the top summer wardrobe must haves and how to wear them. It’s hot as balls everywhere this summer, but that is no reason to not look great - no matter what the temperature, or your erratic hormones. HOT ...
Jul 29, 2022•35 min•Ep. 102
Mixing High-Low Fashion: what it is and how to do it? This week, we are giving you the 411 on mixing High-Low Fashion: what is it and how do pull it off – and, in addition - our Fairy Gay Mother, Nolan Meader , is back to help us! GET THE NEW EPISODE HERE ! A Disclaimer: Holly starts off by saying this is not her usual “Fashion Over 40” style rant. This is a fashion topic for anyone of any age or budget. Most anyone can pull this off! Also: be sure to head over to Holly’s Pinterest Board to foll...
Jul 22, 2022•33 min•Ep. 101
Weeelllllll, Fashion Friends – we did it! We made it to our 100th Episode of the Fashion Crimes Podcast! We are so grateful to all our listeners who have cheered us on, downloaded our podcasts and have been such great fans of the show! But enough about that. The real news of the week is our BFD Super-Duper Special Celebrity Guest: Ms. Melissa Rivers ! GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE . THE AMAZING MELISSA RIVERS! As co-creator, executive producer, and co-host of E!’s wildly successful “Fashion Police,”...
Jul 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 100
Okay, guess what folks? It's summer. You either love getting into a bathing suit, or you absolutely despise it. We hear you. We see you. We acknowledge you. (And for those about to rock a bathing suit, we salute you!) Who doesn’t have reservations about what looks good on a body this time of year? What can you get away with now that you are over 40? What styles should you NOT EVEN be thinking about? Are you mad about the styles you CANNOT wear anymore? Well, your favorite personal stylist Holly ...
Jul 08, 2022•25 min•Ep. 99
OMG: Our “Very Best Gay of the Podcast,” Mr. Nolan Meader, is BACK this week! Since it’s summer and everyone is sending us “Out of Office” replies (RUDE!), Holly and Nolan decided to shoot the shit about what they have been up to lately, what fashion adventures they will be having next – and for the first time ever – a list of Holly and Nolan’s Personal Fashion Crimes!! Yes, it can happen to even the best of us. As Nolan loves to say: “Style is a journey. We are constantly evolving our style and...
Jul 01, 2022•37 min
Welcome to Episode 97 of the Fashion Crimes Podcast ! We cannot believe we are almost to our 100th Episode - and just you wait until you hear who our Mystery Special Guest will be. You. Will. Die. But THIS WEEK, Holly is bringing us back to reality. Time for some real talk and fashion truth bombs, because NONE (zero, zilch, etc.) of her fashion advice is of any help unless you understand Fashion 101: FIT IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING YOUR STYLE POTENTIAL . – Holly Katz, your favorite personal stylist....
Jun 24, 2022•21 min
Welcome to Episode 96! This isn't our typical area of expertise, this is why we called in a PRO. This all falls under the same umbrella of self-image, so read on! In the world of fashion, everyone has their own way of achieving their style goals. This week, Holly explores the world of non-invasive cosmetic procedures with Dr. Tanya Lawson of Inbloom Health + Medispa in New Hampshire. What's the latest? Is it right for you? Does it have to hurt? See? We also apply these same questions to fashion!...
Jun 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 96
This week, Your Favorite Stylist Holly Katz talks hats - and how to style all types for summer. Get the new episode now! Let’s keep it real: It is the worst time of year to add something extra to wear as temperatures are at an all-time high. However, a hat is a really fun way to add an extra zhuzh to any outfit. Even if you feel like you might spontaneously combust at any moment. #fire Here's a nice truth bomb for you: Nothing is more in style than keeping the sun off your face, and nothing ages...
Jun 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 95
This week, your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz shares some serious STYLE TRUTH BOMBS to help us understand that going back to work after the pandemic means we need to get our office outfit game on! Get this new episode wherever you get your podcasts or listen here . While some of us may have loved the days of working at home and spending extra time with family, others may have felt depressed and secluded. Regardless, many of us slipped into a new lifestyle that helped us feel better – and ...
Jun 03, 2022•25 min•Ep. 95
How does a talented fine jewelry designer go from working in the jewelry industry to starting her own jewelry design business? Well, this week’s special guest tells us it sort of started when her work became the mascot for a close-knit community… Meet our Bestie Julie Lamb of Julie Lamb NY . She is a career designer who received a Metalsmithing BFA from Syracuse University. For Julie it was always all jewelry, all the time - pretty much her whole life. Be sure to listen to this episode wherever ...
May 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 93
It’s here: “Best-Dressed Wedding Guest, Part 2!” Because our original episode “Best-Dressed Wedding Guest, Part 1,” has gotten the most downloads of any episode EVER! So, we are back to giving you even MORE insider information about how to be the best dressed at your next wedding event. (P.S. If you miss the memo on Part 1, please go back to Episode 84 . You won't be sorry!) Get the new Part 2 episode now HERE! Ok, to start: Regardless of what type of wedding you attend, let's just start off by ...
May 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 92
Hear ye! Hear ye! The event of all events: The Met Gala was here, and we need to take a step back and celebrate fashion’s biggest night! Get our latest episode now! Never heard of the Met Gala? Ever been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City? Doesn’t matter. All you need to know is that this is THE celebrity event of the year featuring the most outrageous costumes and looks curated by top designers, which raises money for the The Met’s Costume Institute each year. If you want to see...
May 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 91
What to Wear on Mother’s Day & Outfit Ideas | EP 90 Happy Mother’s Day, and Stepmother’s Day and Moms of All Types Day!! Because being a mom is the hardest job in the world. Put that on repeat. As you may know, Holly is FAMOUS for helping people plan out “what to wear” for the important events and holidays in their lives. And other than your birthday, Mother’s Day is the second most important day in your life. “I'm telling you to be overdressed and impractical. To spend what you want to spen...
May 06, 2022•24 min•Ep. 90
Do you know the secret to looking good in photos? Is it your outfit? Being naturally photogenic? Being a supermodel? The answer in short is: No. #duh. Check out this week’s new episode to get the pro tricks of how to pose in photos from Andrew Werner, fashion photographer extraordinaire! https://apple.co/2XXKHfC Your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz is back with our new BFFF, photographer Andrew Werner , who tells us the inside scoop of his life as a fashion photographer, becoming a new desi...
May 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 89
Happy Earth Day, Fashion Friends! Do you want to know one of Holly’s top Fashion Crimes? Fashion that ruins the planet. #Ugh #HowRude #NoFashionCrimes #stopit Get the full episode at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC , or wherever you get your podcasts. It does not take a brain surgeon to figure out that if we continue to overuse resources and throw everything we buy into trash piles, we will not have a place to actually WEAR fashion one day very soon. #facts So, in honor of this day, we would like to sh...
Apr 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 88
Do you have outfit anxiety? Are you unsure about what people are wearing these days? Does it even matter what we wear now? Get our newest episode “What to Wear for Easter” here. Pro Fashion Tip: Hellleerrrrrrr.....people are wearing pants again. And you need to start making a plan to get out of your workout pants. Today. With the promise of a new spring season, let’s take this opportunity for a fresh fashion start! People are going out again. You need to go out again. You need to wear clothing a...
Apr 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 87
Heyyy yyoooo! We are baaaaackkkk with another Red Carpet review. This time it’s the 2022 Grammys Fashions. There is A LOT to unpack: What we loved, what we hated and who needed a mirror. Nolan , our Fairy Gay Mother, returns with insights that only Nolan can share. As always, we offer our disclaimer up front: strong opinions usually require strong, yet hilarious, language. Get this episode today at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC ! Ok, let’s go: your favorite personal stylists Holly and Nolan share the...
Apr 07, 2022•39 min
For us, the Red Carpet at the Oscars is the best part of this totally boring annual awards show. And despite all the fireworks of this year (ugh), as always, the celebs brought LOTS of fashion choices to talk about. Hold onto your seat, because Nolan is back, and we are talking about our "Yeses!" and "Girl, No's" of the 2022 Oscars Red Carpet - and we are #sorrynotsorry. Listen to the full episode at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC . First, it was Nolan’s birthday week. So we have to hear about all the...
Apr 01, 2022•41 min
OMG! Did you know that there is a 2-year backlog of weddings after the COVID pandemic? This means that you will be invited to 400% more weddings this year. WHAT?? Welcome to the “Wedding Boom,” y’all! Whether it’s a black-tie event or a fun backyard family get-together, Holly is here to keep you from panicking by telling you exactly “How to be the best-dressed wedding guest!” Get the new episode here now: https://apple.co/2XXKHfC If you need to know what to wear and how to wear it, believe us, y...
Mar 25, 2022•20 min
Our Fashion Friends wanted to know: How does a woman of a certain age wear shorts? It’s too cold in the Northeast; it’s spring in the South. How does a girl style shorts – and more importantly, should she? Your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz recently received a styling request (who even knew that was a thing, but it is now!!) from a dedicated fashion friend - and we are here to answer it: How To Wear Shorts? Get the latest episode here: https://apple.co/2XXKHfC Obviously we all ‘know’ how ...
Mar 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 83
We are baaaaack with another jaw-dropping episode from our “Client Confessions” series, this time featuring one of Holly’s rockstar students, Melissa Donovan. Melissa is a professional nurse and lactation consultant, a fulltime mom, a Cub Scout volunteer, a child chauffeur, a “Today Show” guest, and now, a new fiancée! OMG -You gotta hear how it all came to be. Get the new episode now at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC or wherever you get your podcasts! “You heard it here first folks: If Melissa D. can...
Mar 11, 2022•37 min•Ep. 82
Our Gal-About-Town, fashion bestie and stylist Nolan Meader, is fresh off of Milan Fashion Week, as we live vicariously through him, and we all may never recover from it! Join us this week as we talk about his very glamorous trip and then jump right into what you need to look out for in this Spring’s style trends! Download and follow us at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC , or wherever you get your podcasts, because, guuuurl, we are EVERYWHERE! So, OBVI, Milan was fabulous. Nolan was there ‘werking,’ wh...
Mar 04, 2022•35 min•Ep. 81
NY Fashion week was SO AMAZEBALLS that we had to record a Part 2! So buckle up buttercups, open up your Instagram app to the Fashion Crimes Podcast IG page, tune in and hang with us to join in on all the fun! We are the best fashion friends you never knew you needed, and this week we are sharing the ultimate Fashion Super Bowl. (Um, you're welcome!!) LISTEN HERE: https://apple.co/2XXKHfC , or wherever you get your podcasts! So, after the first 3 days of Fashion Week, the chaos and hilarity conti...
Feb 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 80
What is UP Fashion Friends? We are fresh off of New York Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter 2022 shows. And by “we,” we mean Holly AND Nolan: The Fashion Dream Team is down to give you the scoop on this season of shows to report on what's hot, what's not...in not one but two episodes. #yaaasss Join us for the trials and tribulations of trying to make it through NYFW, because the struggle is real, y’all! Listen now at https://apple.co/2XXKHfC Your favorite personal stylist Holly had to be dressed ,...
Feb 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 79
Look, whether you love it, or love to hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And we are not here to have a say on either way, buuuutttt.... if you are going to celebrate the Day of Love, then let’s get you dressed. Just keep in mind our usual disclaimer and warning: Don’t you dare let us catch you wearing a red heart sweater that lights up, or carrying a cupid-shaped purse. No novelty crap for "funny" t-shirts. These are FASHION CRIMES, and we will call you out for that. #sorrynots...
Feb 10, 2022•21 min•Ep. 78
Did you know? Your favorite personal stylist actually helps REAL people every day? Uhmmmm, hellllleerrrrrrr? #DUH Our hostess with the mostest Holly Katz styles all kinds of people: professionals, busy moms, women over 40 (and we mean WAY over 40), post-baby, during baby, empty-nesters, men, teenagers… There literally isn’t anyone who does not need a Best Fashion Friend Forever, and that is exactly who Holly is. Your #BFFF. In this week’s episode of “Client Confessions,” Holly introduces us to N...
Feb 04, 2022•35 min•Ep. 77
You know Holly loves nothing more than hunting down new designers for y’all, and this week, we have a super-fun and super on-trend designer with us on the show: Lindsay of Made By Keeper ! This “Designer Spotlight” episode shines on Made By Keeper, who creates ice dye and reverse dye fashions. If you don’t know what that is – then, helleeerrrr...that is why WE are here! #duh #youarewelcome Designer Lindsay has been tie-dying everything she could get her hands on since she was a kid – using thing...
Jan 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 76
This week on the FASHION CRIMES PODCAST “Designer Spotlight” guest series, we are shining our light on sustainable shoe designer, Emily Landsman Archila of Della Terra Shoes , who is now - of course - our new brand bestie! What is “sustainable fashion”? Well, your favorite stylist Holly Katz is here to tell you, because YOU NEED TO KNOW! Go right now and listen to this week’s podcast: “ Sustainable Brand Della Terra Shoes ” A little background: Della Terra has a mission to be an ethical and incl...
Jan 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 75
