In Episode 172 of the Fashion Crimes Podcast, host Holly Katz and special guest Abby Young dive deep into the world of fashion, style, and color analysis. Abby is a personal commercial and fashion wardrobe stylist hailing from the sunny shores of California. Together they explore the significance of color analysis in fashion!   LISTEN HERE!     KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Fashion Styling and Self-Image Transformation   Abby shares her remarkable journey from being an eighth-grade teacher (UM WHAAT) to transitioning into the world of fashion styling. She attributes her passion for ..read more

Hey Fashion Bestieeesss!   It's that time of the year again – the HOLLY-DAYS are here, and guess what? We’ve got the scoop on how to slay this gift-giving season with Holly’s annual exclusive GIFT GUIDE and GIFT GIVEWAY episode!   Holly is here this week to tell you how to curate your own gift list to include things that will help elevate your wardrobe. She wants you to ask for items that will enhance your style and bring you joy. This will make you happy, which in turn, will make Holly happy - because that is really all she wants for Christmas and Hanukkah – is for you to be happy ..read more

Join us on this episode of the Fashion Crimes Podcast as we dive into the world of beauty with our special guest, Michelle Montes, a licensed cosmetologist with over 18 years of international experience. From skincare tips for mature skin to the art of choosing the right makeup, Michelle shares her wealth of knowledge to help you enhance your natural beauty.   Renowned for her color sense, meticulous application, and elegantly understated looks, Michelle has cultivated a dedicated following. Her versatile background spans the dynamic worlds of fashion runways, editorial photoshoots, brand ..read more

Welcome to this episode of the FASHION CRIMES PODCAST, where Holly unleashes the secrets of savvy shopping to help you become a true shopping pro. This week, she shares her insider tips and tricks that will transform the way you shop – especially if you HATE to shop! Step-by-step, Holly takes you through her proven strategies for knowing WHAT to shop for, and HOW to avoid some of the most common shopping mistakes. Before you even step foot into a store (or online), you must be armed with what is known as a “STYLE PLAN.” There are 7 categories of clothing you need in your wardrobe. Find out wha ..read more

We are SO EXCITED to introduce our Very Special Guest this week - The Master of Bra-Fitting - Jenette Goldstein of Jenette Bras.    Jenette is a former award-winning actor (Aliens) and founder of Jenette Bras, a bra-fitting boutique specializing in sizes D-K, with locations in L.A. and Atlanta. Her tagline: "The alphabet starts at "D"."   As we all know - this is Holly’s favorite subject. But for a twist, Holly is the one learning new lessons - and her MIND WAS BLOWN after a session with Jenette at her boutique in Atlanta.   Join us this week as Jenette shares her amazing s ..read more

  Welcome to this special episode of the FASHION CRIMES PODCAST, where we celebrate the timeless allure of wisdom and the incredible journey of all women when they finally become “of a certain age.”   Your favorite personal stylist, and hostess with the mostest  - HOLLY KATZ - celebrated the BIG 5-0 this week! #DAMN   HOW IT STARTED: How was it turning 50? She did it! And she lived through it! And, yes, it was a fabulous, fabulosu day!   But she woke up feeling like, in order to get a handle on her second half, she needed to have some clear well-being goals that were g ..read more

In honor of HOLLY’S FABULOUS 50th Birthday celebration, we will be celebrating TOP THINGS ABOUT TURNING 50 because there are ENDLESS reasons to celebrate (like, not being a teenager, for one). So, hang with us while we learn all the reasons why hitting this milestone is, frankly, a gift from God.    In this episode we meet Monica and Niki, who are fabulous new styling clients of Holly’s from the Chicagoland area, and now, our new FASHION BESTIES!    Holly makes the trip to Napierville outside of Chicago to meet this lovely couple who are working with Holly for styling help ..read more

Is the 1980s “color analysis trend“ coming back? Is “digital” image consulting now a thing, along with double breasted suits, giant shoulder pads and terrible perms?      It's certainly starting to look that way, as your favorite personal stylist Holly Katz is finding that digital color and style analysis is all the rage right now, and the hottest thing on Tik Tok.   This week, we discuss the popularity of the 1980s book, Color Be Beautiful, and how a new wave of Ai and digital styling tools are bringing back color analysis. We also pick apart styling in a box and othe ..read more

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 your podcasts!   Next time you're out in public somewhere, just stop and look arou ..read more

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 may want to add to your wardrobe this Fall, to be on-tr ..read more