Designer Spotlight: Tie-Dye With Made By Keeper
Fashion Crimes Podcast
You know 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 ! This “Designer Spotlight” shines on Made By Keeper, who creates and 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 things like Kool-Aid and avocados, and just about anything with a strong, stainable color. (Her mother must have just...
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Designer Spotlight: Sustainable Della Terra Shoes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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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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 thing? Well, if you are buying crap you don’t need, or stuff that doesn’t fit you well or praying you will suddenly lose a shoe size in order to shove your foot in those sale shoes, that’s a no from me, dog.
But, not to worry! Holly is here with her Fashion Formula: Shopping Forward vs. Shopping Backward.
What is Shopping Forward? Well, the definition according to Holly is knowledge and planning.
- You know what your specific body type.
- You know what looks good on your good parts, and how to hide your unfavorite parts.
- Your style has evolved with your age, so you know you cannot wear the things you wore 20 years ago. Or even 10 years ago.
- You know you do not need snow boots in Miami. #facts
- You walk into a store and know exactly what you are looking for and are not distracted by all of the retail and marketing gimmicks and obstacles placed in your way, intended to derail you.
We are 100% happy for you if you’ve got this part of the formula down!
But to be honest, most of us do not. Most are shopping backward, and it will wreak havoc on your style, your confidence and frankly, your ability to get dressed most days.
Shopping Backward is when you:
- Buy things on an impulse – anywhere – in line at the check-out, on line on social media, walking through the airport. This is shit you do not need. Ever.
- Buy things just because they are on sale. You do not need a cartload of shoes from the Nordstrom Yearly Half-Off sale, or BOGO sales at the discount stores. Stuff that sits in your closet with the tags still on it is not fashion. It’s not your style. And, if you hire a personal stylist like Holly Katz, she is just going to make you give it away when she cleans out your closet. #facts
- Buying sizes that do not fit you. You are not going to lose 20 pounds by Christmas. Your feet do not change size. If you buy a size up or a size down and think you will ever wear that crap, Holly is here to say: You Never Will.
- You buy something because it’s your favorite color. The price is right. But you have no clue if the fit is right for you. You never wear it. It sits in your closet with tags until Holly makes you get rid of it and you get mad at her. See the trend?
Are you doing the math yet? Repeat after Holly:
“If you are buying something you do not need just because it's on sale, it's not a good deal.”
Remember, you are in the driver’s seat with your style. Do not let trends and or fast fashion dictate what you wear. Because in the end, you will never wear it.
In other news: we have a big shopping season coming up. It's a lot of pressure to buy things for the holidays. So if you are shopping for yourself, make sure you know what you're looking for.
Holiday Shopping Sanity Tip:
If you don't know what you're looking for, then get some inspo online before you shop. Go on department store websites, denim websites, shoe websites. They all tell you what's new, what's trending, what's hot. And then you can filter for your size, your style, etc.
Speaking of holidays, Hanukkah is coming up super early this year, and Holly will be doing a fabulous Hanukkah giveaway with some amazing indie designers on her social media.
We love supporting women-owned small businesses, so make sure you stay tuned for that.
Next week we're going to be talking about “How to Shop for Your Body Type.” You're welcome! We’ve got your back! I'm your best friend in fashion!
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With love,
- The Fashion Crimes Podcast
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