Wear This Not That

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,...

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 fas...

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...

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 n ew 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 H...

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!  ...

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 dres...

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....

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 tim...

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 st...

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 nee...

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...

So, you've heard of " S aying Y es to the D ress" 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 fo...

T he 2023 Academy Awards just happened, so Holly is back this week to discuss R ed C arpet fashion s 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 R ed C arpe...

Hiiiiiii fashion insider besties! 😍   Atlanta Designer Spotlight Alert! This week we have Yolanda White; founder of Dayo Women. Established in 2018, Dayo Women is the premier destination for stylish, modern women who want to find high-quality, elegant women's loungewear. Join us this week to learn how this powerhouse executive went from the C-Suite to designing loungewear and the incredible resul...

Last week, your favorite personal stylist and our podcast hostess with the mostest, Holly Katz, shared EXCLUSIVE fashion news straight from New York Fashion Week 2023 in  Episode 132 . This week in Episode 133 , she's back with an in-depth discussion on the NEW TRENDS you will be seeing in stores and online soon, and how to incorporate them into your own wardrobe.  Note to some of us of a certain...

Holly recently attended the 2023 February New York Fashion Week and is here to report that this was one for the record books! On this episode, she shares the highs – and the lows – of what is about to come your way in fashion and style. Traditionally, your favorite personal stylist, and podcast hostess with the mostest, attends about 13 to 15 shows during NYFW. But this year, Holly took the new ap...

Footwear designer Ashley Cole has had a passion for business and fashion from a very young age. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Fashion Merchandising, she worked for Giorgio Armani, Diane von Furstenberg, and JetBlue Airways. Ashley comes from a very entrepreneurial family – her father, David Neeleman, is the founder of JetBlue Airways. Her first real...

Sheeeee's baaackkk !  Our favorite celebrity stylist, fashion partner in crime and lady about town, Nolan Meader , joins Holly this week for their annual Grammy Red Carpet Fashion Review! Find out their picks for best dressed, who committed fashion crimes – and a ton of commentary in-between.      Buckle Up, babes.. 'c ause they've got a lot to say.   Mkaay. Let's hit it.   (Before we get started,...

Take Note: "Work from Home" attire no longer means pajama pants. Most of us have had to migrate back to the real world at some level – whether it be hybrid, full-time or even still remote.    It doesn't really matter – you need to know what is acceptable to wear to work now – because while people are still dressing comfortably, there IS a dress code to follow.    PANTS: Let's talk about the differ...

This week we are talking about "How to Style Sneakers." So, pay attention, women over 40! And we mean, waaaay over 40!   One of the most common questions your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz gets is, "Am I trying to look too young by wearing sneakers?    And the answer is a resounding, NO. There is actually a perfect way for you to look younger by wearing a hip pair of sneakers!   (For those...

What the in the world does Viva Magenta mean? Who and what is Pantone? Why am I being told I need to know about the color of the year?     This is actually a very exciting subject for our podcast! There is nothing more fun than a new trend, a new color, or a new style to spice up your life – just as long as you have your favorite personal stylist ( Holly Katz ) here to guide you in how to make it...

Get ready for a very special new episode, dropping FRIDAY, January 13th, with an exclusive interview with Supermodel and Life Coach  Emme !     So, FRIDAY the 13 th is actually your lucky day! Because your favorite personal stylist  Holly Katz , is expanding her focus on CELEBRATING WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS and WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS on the podcast - all year - this year!  #Yaaaaaasssss!     And who better...

We are kicking off the new year with focusing on powerful, fabulous women changing the fashion industy for the better! YAASSSS. Kiya Tomlin is the woman of the week who is our new obsession! Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Kiya is a couture designer that started her own ready-to-wear line after figuring out that clothes need to made to fit people, not meaurements. Her casually elegant styles are for real...

Did you know that you can shop your own closet for New Year's Eve? If you are like many of people – late to make plans for NYE, and then even later to get an outfit together – then you have come to the right place, Fashion Friends! "On New Year's Eve, no matter what your plans are, you are supposed to look like a freaking disco ball. End of story ." – Holly Katz This week your favorite personal st...

Holly-Day Gift Guide Designer Spotlight: Jaimie Hilfiger for Igal Dahan is joining us this week...how lucky are we?!? It's a name you think you may be familiar with, but our guest - Jaimie Hilfiger - is 100% her own woman: a model and actress, a beauty mogul, a mother, a businesswoman, AND, oh by the way, the niece of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger .     But that is not her story. A self-made ent...