New This Week! Join us for a new episode in our DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT series, featuring Holly’s interview with Malia Eigelbach, the Brand Director of one our favorite new brand finds: Sea & Grass Woven Handbags . Sea & Grass creates stunning handwoven handbags and other accessories made of seagrass. Designed in California and ethically handwoven in Thailand. Their mission is to create high-quality, sustainable products that combine East and West design elements while giving back to the comm...
Oct 06, 2023•41 min•Ep. 164
Did you know that a person’s style and fashion sense (or lack thereof) can be linked to their emotional well-being? In this episode, Your Favorite Personal Stylist, Holly Katz , shares a simple outline of what it means to have a sense of style, why it is important for everyone to have one, and how to develop your own style so you will have the CONFIDENCE to tackle just about anything your job, your social life or your personal life may throw at you. Get EPISODE 163 now here , or wherever you get...
Sep 29, 2023•24 min•Ep. 163
In our last episode ( EP 161 ), your favorite personal stylist HOLLY KATZ shared the latest fashion news STRAIGHT from the front row of the runways at NEW YORK FASHION WEEK. (Please go back and enjoy that episode if you missed it.) This week, she gives us a VERY QUICK rundown of the fashion trends you need to know. LISTEN HERE NOW! Can you wear them all? NO. Can you try bits and pieces that work for you, to get you out of your comfort zone? YES! Listen and learn about the key style elements you ...
Sep 22, 2023•17 min•Ep. 162
Holly is hot off the runway at New York Fashion Week’s Fall 2023 shows and filled to the brim with fresh fashion knowledge just for you! Your Favorite Personal Stylist attended several fashion shows to get the scoop on what designers are showing so you can get the very first, exclusive info straight from the runways! Holly’s NYFW adventures were something ‘extra’ this year, thanks to the kindness of Fern Mallis , who is the queen of Fashion Week (she's the one who actually started it back in the...
Sep 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 161
HOLD UP Fashion besties: There's another Holly on this train. And we LOVE Ittttt!!! Meet this week’s special guest Holly Pan : a fashion influencer, fashionable mom, AND petite style expert from Washington, DC. If you listened to our last episode ( EP 159 ), Holly outlined all the things you need to know about Petite Styling (along with an amazing list of brands and stores for shopping). There were a lot of fundamental style tips and strategies to help anyone struggling to find clothes that fit ...
Sep 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 160
If you have a petite body type, finding your sense of style might land you a seat on the struggle bus. Basically, it’s about proportion and finding the right balance. One thing is for certain though, there are some common petite pitfalls you need to know to avoid making critical fashion mistakes! In this episode, Your Favorite Personal Stylist Holly Katz answers fashion questions from one of our loyal listeners, and now a Fashion Bestie - about “What to Wear if You are Petite.” One key thing to ...
Sep 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 159
Is your makeup making you look older? Did you know that wearing makeup that was once fashionable or using old makeup techniques might actually make you look older? #UMNO But with a little revamp and some inside knowledge, you can learn how to look younger as each day passes, or at least look like you are aging gracefully. #SIGNMEUP With the help of this week’s special guest, Makeup Artist, Skincare Expert, and Beauty Educator Allyson Wisel , we take a look at how the wrong makeup or techniques c...
Aug 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 158
FASHION NEWSFLASH! Holly Katz has just written a book! It's out, it's out!!! This style guide has now been published and has already jumped to #1 on Amazon’s Bestseller List in Style & Clothing! #DUH That’s right, Your Favorite Personal Stylist and Hostess with the Mostest of our wildly popular Fashion Crimes Podcast has unveiled her latest creation: Stop Making These Fashion Mistakes . Available on Amazon. Like, right now and forever. Holly Katz is her own VIP Guest this week and tells us a...
Aug 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 157
Getting the right ingredients when cooking or baking is pertinent in a successful recipe. Building an outfit is no different. When you get dressed every day, you should be wearing the correct-fitting undergarments to support your outfit. #please Join us on this episode as Your Favorite Personal Stylist, Holly Katz, outlines the “Top Undergarments You Need to Own!” Listen Now Here: https://apple.co/2XXKHfC When you are deciding what to wear, choosing the correct undergarments can make or break ho...
Aug 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 156
We are back this week to talk about swimsuits. And not just any suits, but Swimsuits for All ! #slayallday Shopping for swimsuits can be a stressful, vulnerable, and frustrating experience. It's doubly so when your favorite store doesn't carry a cute style in your size, or when all the ones in your size were clearly treated as afterthoughts. #rude As the online swimwear leader since 2005, Swimsuits For All is known for swimsuits with superior construction, expert fit and innovative designs. Toda...
Aug 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 155
Did you know that it’s the 150th Anniversary of Levi’s 501 jeans? We are betting that no matter how old you are right now as you listen to this podcast, you probably went through an era of wearing the iconic 5-button-fly, unisex classic style. AMIRITE!? These jeans date all the way back to 1873. The original 501 jeans by Levi's have stayed true and timeless for well over 150 years. And they're not stopping anytime soon. From rebels to rockstars to factory and millworkers and farmers alike, 501 j...
Jul 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 154
We are so honored and thrilled to have our Fashion Bestie, Supermodel EMME , back with us on the podcast this week! She is here to share her favorite summer fashion picks and give us a short recap from our last show where we interviewed the winner of her “Fashion Without Limits” competition, Nina Chen. Go back to EP 152 and have a listen! EMME’s Favorite Summer Fashion Picks: Our BFFF (best fashion friend forever), EMME spent some time in Mexico this summer at Rancho La Puerta , a wellness resor...
Jul 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 153
If you’ve listened to our podcast before, you will know that in a previous episode ( EP 126 ), we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Supermodel and Life Coach, EMME, who disrupted the fashion and beauty industries three decades ago by advocating for inclusive beauty ideals and body acceptance - a cause that has only gained even more significant ground today. EMME, the Division 1 college athlete who put “athletic curvy” on the map and rose to fame in the mid-1990’s as the world’s fir...
Jul 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 152
After a spectacular week of celebrating our 150th Episode last week, we are back this week to brag about the publication of Holly’s fashion advice recently featured on The Today Show website: Best Linen Pants for Summer! READ IT HERE: https://www.today.com/shop/best-linen-pants-rcna91136 #yyyaasasssss Believe it or not, Holly has not previously owned linen pants. #ummno This is not surprising for those of us that live in Southern states – because - linen gets wrinkly before you can even start TH...
Jul 07, 2023•22 min•Ep. 151
Do you hate shopping? How many times have you said this in your life? Are you overwhelmed by the mere thought of finding the time to spend an afternoon shopping for new clothing and accessories? Does it make you want to move to a foreign land where you never have to shop ever again? Also: Do you need outfits that fit you well, are current with the times, AND are age appropriate? Then you need to go shopping. #sorrynotsorry This is a very special occasion, as we are celebrating our ONE HUNDRED AN...
Jun 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 150
Get ready for a major VIP Guest this week!! Jenny McClendon of @JennyFitStart joins us this week to discuss the Do's and Don'ts of exercise clothing, dressing, shoes, and accessories. As always, we recommend that you follow along on Holly’s curated Pinterest Board! #DOIT And who better than Jenny to help us tackle this important fashion subject? Jenny McClendon, MS, PT of Jenny Fit Start hosts a fitness YouTube channel for seniors and beginners. #fitover50 Her channel is full of motivating exerc...
Jun 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 149
This week, your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz is defining the areas of Pajamas, Loungewear, and other “house clothing” you need to know to avoid committing one of the worst Fashion Crimes: Pajamas worn in public, ratty sleepwear, and inappropriate loungewear. What you wear during your down time matters for a myriad of reasons, but mainly, because you deserve to look and feel your best, especially when you are relaxing! NOTE: We have a TON of Fashion Bestie shout-outs this week, so do not ...
Jun 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 148
We are so honored to have a very special guest for our Designer Spotlight series this week! Introducing Marrisa Wilson, of Marrisa Wison NY - an up-and-coming fashion designer you need to know - and the recent winner of the 2023 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award , Ready-to-Wear Category. #YYYAAAAASSSS As you know, one of Holly’s passions is supporting new designers, small businesses, and especially women entrepreneurs that are changing the fashion industry for the better. This series...
Jun 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 147
It’s summer dress season! Are you ready? Your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz is back this week with what o wear this summer for our fashion besties over 40 – and we mean – wayyyy over 40! First and foremost, let’s go back to Holly’s #1 Fashion Rule: Shop for Fit. Not for Price. When you shop for price, you can run into the danger of sacrificing fit for price, which is a huge fashion crime. #howboutno Thank you to our faithful listeners and followers for asking Holly about summer dresses (a...
Jun 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 146
This week on the FASHION CRIMES PODCAST - new to our Designer Spotlight series: Hila Weinberg, creator of @biliblond swimwear. Hila is the owner and head designer behind the label BILIBLOND. BILIBLOND ’s vision is to make women feel beautiful and comfortable when they are most exposed. Hila creates swimwear for the real woman, styles that sculpt and flatter a range of body types. As a native of the Mediterranean city of Tel Aviv, Hila and her design team draw huge inspiration from the city’s eth...
May 26, 2023•37 min•Ep. 145
Are you in the market for a new bathing suit? Swim season is just around the corner, so if you are starting to think about a new suit this year, then you are in luck! #yourewelcome Holly has been on the lookout for the what’s new for 2023 – and as always – how to shop for swimsuits that are CORRECT FOR YOUR BODY TYPE, not just for the latest fad. During this style recon, not only did Holly check out her tried and true brands ( Miracle Suit ), but she has taken all the work and fear out of findin...
May 19, 2023•24 min
Are you a packing procrastinator? Or do you start planning your trip outfits the second you buy airline tickets? Regardless of how (or when) you pack, there is zero debate on “what to pack.” This week, your favorite personal stylist – Holly Katz , aka The Hostess with the Mostest – gives you the run-down on her “Vacation Must-Haves Packing Checklist.” You do not want to leave home without it! What to pack, how to pack, when to pack, forgetting to pack…. All this drama can totally ruin your vacat...
May 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 143
The 2023 Met Gala red carpet was back again last Sunday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year, the annual affair celebrated the exhibition “ Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty .” Now, before y’all decide that the Met Gala may not be your cup of tea, listen long enough to indulge as Holly and our LADY ABOUT TOWN, Nolan, give us their rundown of the best and worst dressed candidates, and of course, some hilarious (and possibly inappropriate) commentary! This gala honore...
May 05, 2023•39 min•Ep. 142
After acting as the “Hostess with the Mostest” on the red carpet at a recent fashion event, Holly’s feet – while gorgeous in her designer shoes – ended up killing her from standing up all night in the wrong shoes. THIS IS A FASHION CRIME: Wearing shoes that are too high, no matter how beautiful they are - or how perfectly they accentuate your outfit - hamburger meat for feet is no bueno. (Can the marketing people please trademark that?) Recovering from her foot pain, in this episode, your favori...
Apr 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 141
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is upon us, and one super savvy Friend of the Podcast wrote us to ask Holly about what to wear to the Kentucky Derby. So, whether you are headed to the real Churchill Downs in Louisville, or just dressing up for your own party, Holly has “ The Best Kentucky Derby Outfit Ideas” all lined up on this week’s episode. What makes up a Kentucky Derby Outfit anyway? A long time ago, in a place far, far away, the derby started back in 1875 with the intention of a grand event to be...
Apr 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 140
Spring must be here because the pollen sure as heck is. Ugh! And, while it is getting warmer during the daytime hours, be careful, as it can still be colder at night. That means you might want to layer a few things. If you don't live in Florida, don't start dressing like it's the dead of summer - because it isn't. Did you know that dressing for spring is actually very easy? If the temperature starts to get above 50 degrees and it's sunny where you are, you have Holly’s permission to start wearin...
Apr 14, 2023•22 min•Ep. 139
This week, our GAL ABOUT TOWN Nolan Meader, is back on the show with a real question: “Why do people insist on dressing like crap when traveling on an airplane?” Your favorite personal stylists certainly have a point of view on how to dress when traveling, and it does not include sweats, pajamas, or workout sneakers. You are still in public people! Yes, you can be comfortable, but you do not need to offend the rest of us with what you wear to bed. “I just don't understand why it's a thing. Don't...
Apr 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 138
Do you have burning fashion questions? Have you been slipping into Holly’s social DMs to ask your deepest, darkest style questions? Well – you are not alone, because we get a TON of questions. So, we only thought it was fair to share one simple fact: Everyone has questions about ‘what to wear.” Every. Body. And Fun Fact: Holly LOVES to answer your fashion questions. So, if you have ever sent her a message then you already know this: HOLLY ANSWERS! It’s shocking. We know. But WE ARE THE BEST FASH...
Mar 31, 2023•27 min•Ep. 137
So, you’ve heard of “Saying Yes to the Dress” if you are a bride. Next, comes the “Mother of the Bride” dress ideas all over Pinterest. But you know what you don’t see? Nothing for the “Mother of the Groom.” Nada. Zilch! #RUDEEEE And, since Holly is about to become one, not only does she have a bone to pick with the fashion industry, but she also has some INCREDIBLE suggestions for all those moms out there, who need to look their best without outshining the bride - and/or for sure - the mother o...
Mar 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 136
The 2023 Academy Awards just happened, so Holly is back this week to discuss Red Carpet fashions with “just a few comments and opinions,” because who would we be if your favorite personal stylist didn't give her opinion on Hollywood’s biggest night? Duh, that is why we are here! #Helloooooo In this episode, Holly takes us through her favorite hits and misses on the 2023 Red Carpet, helping you understand what the stars are wearing, so you can learn how this type of high fashion will translate an...
Mar 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 135
