Designer Spotlight: Sustainable Della Terra Shoes
Fashion Crimes Podcast
This week on the “Designer Spotlight” guest series, we are shining our light on sustainable shoe designer, Emily Landsman Archila of , who is now - of course - our new brand bestie! What is “sustainable fashion”? Well, is here to tell you, because YOU NEED TO KNOW! Go right now and listen to this week’s podcast: “” A little background: Della Terra has a mission to be an ethical and inclusive brand continuously working towards sustainability. With sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity at the forefront of the brand, they embrace and support all...
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What to Wear to a Funeral
Fashion Crimes Podcast
It is the beginning of the new year. And we have been getting a lot of requests for what to wear for this, what to wear for that? What should I do? What should I get? Should I buy something new? Should I wear something I already have? And unfortunately, the number one question get’s is this: What To Wear To A Funeral? Listen to the new episode now This week, your favorite stylist Holly Katz has been watching like it's her job this past week. Like EVERYONE. #DUH Everyone loves those Girls! Holly loves them, all of her gays love them, Nolan loves...
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How to Buy a Winter Coat
Fashion Crimes Podcast
In case you missed the memo: It's cold as ______ (you fill in the blank) in most parts of the country right about now, and if you are like us, you are digging into the back of your closet, looking for ANYTHING warm to wear. Lucky for you, our very best fairy gaymother and Gal-About-Town, , is back on this week's podcast to share his professional insights on #WinterCoats: what to wear, what will actually keep you warm, and how not to break the bank! LISTEN TO THE NEW EPISODE ! Don't you dare put a ski parka on over...
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What to Wear For New Year's Eve
Fashion Crimes Podcast
Socks or Sequins? In or Out? This year, THAT is the burning question. But no matter what your plans are for #NewYearsEve, your favorite personal stylist has picked out the perfect outfits for whatever 2022 brings you. Be sure to catch this week's of the #FashionCrimesPodcast to get Holly's #FashionInspiration for going out on the town - or staying in to enjoy a cozy and indulgent night at home. OUT WITH A BANG? So, are you going out? Are you going to someone's house? To a restaurant? Maybe a swanky hotel party? Well, as Holly likes to say: "To sequin or not to sequin?" That is today's other...
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Christmas Style Gift Guide & Giveaway
Fashion Crimes Podcast
Ho Ho Ho, #Fashion Friends! And Happy HOLLY Days! If you are not ready for Christmas, it is not our fault. Because we are on our SECOND – count ‘em, TWO, holiday #styleguides and gift giveaways - and Holly has been telling you since freaking Hanukkah what to wear for your events, and what gifts to buy for people you like. This week , we have been running the #FashionCrimesPodcasts Christmas Style Guide and Gift Giveaway – valued at over $525, which features more designer #BestieBrands that YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW! #duh As you know, our favorite personal stylist Holly Katz is on a...
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How to Buy a Handbag
Fashion Crimes Podcast
If you're trying to convince someone that they should buy you a bag this holiday season, we're not mad at you. If you've been saving this big ticket item for your list, fear no more. We got you. Um, you're welcome, because......sheeeee’s baaaack!! Our favorite high fashion guru, , the QUEEN, fairy gaymother and best gay that he is, is back to give us the 411 on the #handbags you need to buy – and the handbags you CAN buy! He. Knows. All. Bags. Holly and Nolan are here this week to give you handbag-buying strategies: what to spend, what to buy, where to buy. And you need to trust us...
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How to be the Hottest Dish at Holiday Dinner
Fashion Crimes Podcast
Ho, Ho, Ho, Fashion Friends! FYI and Fashion News Alert: It's December, y’all! Um, sorry- how did we get here? Wasn't it summer just last week? This week, your favorite personal stylist is talking about the Who, What, When, Where and Why of holiday style, and how to dress for not only holiday events, but for the whole month of December. Join us as we discuss style options and trends for this holiday season. The holidays can bring out the best - and unfortunately - the worst in holiday style. Figuring out what to wear when you are already stressed about the holidays can be too much for some...
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2021 Hanukkah Gift Guide Giveaway!
Fashion Crimes Podcast
We know, we know: it’s Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but in addition, #HANUKKAH is super early this year! So, your favorite stylist, Holly Katz, has hand-picked some very fashionable gift ideas to share with y’all! #OneForTheJews Introducing the Fashion Crimes Podcast Hanukkah Gift Guide, packed with stylish items from our #BestieBrands: women-owned, independent designers and creator brands who live and breathe the slow-fashion movement. We want you to #ShopSmall this year (and always, duh)! Oh, and don’t let us forget to tell you at the end of the show: we have a Hanukkah...
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Designer Spotlight: Nicky Bandera of Project Paulie
Fashion Crimes Podcast
New Bestie Alert! ‘Tis the season of giving, and we have some serious SOUL FOOD for you this week as we welcome a LIFE-CHANGING designer who gives back to the world with her tomato-forward brand , and new retail store called . Did you know? Not only is Holly “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed,” but she is also on a mission to hunt down and highlight women-owned fashion brands and businesses and bring them into the spotlight, because let’s face it: Who Runs The World? GIRLS! #duh #beyonce This week our Designer Spotlight is shining on of Boston. Nicky tells us that her...
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Stop Making These Common Shopping Mistakes!
Fashion Crimes Podcast
What’s is up, Fashion Friends? I am here this week to have a tough talk about shopping. Are you shopping forward? Well, don’t you dare let us catch you shopping backward, or Holly swears she will track you down and set you straight with her formula to “Stop Making These Common Fashion Mistakes!” Recently while working with some of her OG styling clients, Holly noticed some common issues that were causing them to be either stressed out or unsure about what to wear. The common problem? SHOPPING! How can shopping be problematic, you ask? Isn’t retail therapy a...
info_outlineHolly and Nolan recap their adventures in New York City where they break down the shopping, the purchases, where they went, and who's doorstep they darkened. They express their Covid related frustrations about timed sample sales, (rude), store closures,(super sad yet annoying), odd hours of operations at stores,(SUPER RUDE), and lack of bathroom availability in NYC. SOOOOOO RUUUDDEEEE.
A few celebrities were spotted during their dinner one night (Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Richie!), and Nolan debates whether or not to buy a $300 bottle of perfume he’s had his eye on for years! Finally, stick around for this week’s biggest fashion crimes and hear what Holly and Nolan are planning for their next NYC adventure.
In This Episode:
- [08:26] Holly and Nolan’s adventures in New York City.
- [15:52] The frustrations towards sample sales and the pressure Holly feels shopping at these timed sample sales.
- [21:30] Celebrity sightings! Who they encounter in NYC.
- [28:09] Nolan gained a lot of experience in the high jewelry world.
- [33:10] Holly and Nolan’s biggest fashion crimes they witnessed in this episode.
- [37:03] How Michael Kors and Nolan are connected.
- [39:40] Planning for their next trip to New York.
Key Takeaways:
- Holly and Nolan take on New York City! They’re diving into their time there and telling us where they shopped and what they did.
- Covid has shifted the experience of shopping at retail stores in NYC and the surprising sparsity of access to bathrooms.
- Which celebrities Holly and Nolan spotted on their adventures.
- This week’s biggest fashion crimes - spoiler alert, Holly spotted one in a gas station in South Carolina. Surprising?
- How Holly and Nolan are approaching their next trip to NYC.
Quotes:
- “I said, “don't look, Sarah Jessica Parker, Andy Cohen, and Matthew Broderick are behind us.” And wouldn't you know, she (Holly) whips around like we are at f*cking Disney world” - Nolan
- “I just bought the perfume. I've wanted for two and a half years, like you have no idea. I'm so excited, it was like I just won an Oscar.” - Nolan
- “No, I don't want that suit. Cause I'm sure it comes with a drinking problem that can only be solved with Johnny Walker and a lot of tax evasion.” - Nolan