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Why You Can't Miss This Episode!  From fashion-forward gifts to stylish steals, this week's episode will be your best holiday shopping buddy. We're not just listing sales, we're empowering you to shop with confidence, humor, and a plan. Plus, this is guaranteed to leave you inspired and ready to tackle your holiday shopping without wanting to cut someone. #wepromise   Also? Believe it or not, Fashion Besties, Black Friday is here, and we are here to make sure you're ready to shop smarter—not harder.   Whether you're hunting for designer steals, cozy outerwear, statement jewelry, or the perfect gift for someone special, this episode is your ultimate guide. #nailedit   Holly's curated list of must-shop brands and tips will help you navigate the best black Friday sales...all while avoiding holiday brain damage and last-minute shopping chaos.   Plus, she's dropping some fun facts about the origins of Black Friday, a dose of holiday humor, and heartfelt gratitude for the Fashion Crimes community during her personal health journey.   Key Talking Points: 1. Top Brands to Shop: Highlights include sales from Saks, Nordstrom, Macy's, and designer brands like Ulla Johnson, Ellie Tahari, and Rag & Bone.   Don't worry, we've got insider #hottips for navigating these deals with ease.   2. Outerwear and Accessories: From Moose Knuckles to Columbia, Holly uncovers the best outerwear finds and why luggage, bag charms, and travel accessories make great gifts this season. #listenup   3. Jewelry & Shoe Deals: Stuart Weitzman's extra discounts, Nike's family-friendly sneaker sale, and stunning costume jewelry brands like Alexis Bittar and Ana Luisa—all curated to make you like a rock star gift giver. #inthebag   4. Small Business Saturday and Why It Matters: Saturday, November 30th, Small Business Saturday is more than a shopping day—it's a movement that champions local entrepreneurs and strengthens our communities. We love supporting local brands and small businesses!   We are super passionate about shopping small businesses FIRST, because every purchase has a ripple effect: it helps a local dreamer thrive, creates jobs, and keeps your neighborhood vibrant and unique.   When you shop small, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in creativity, quality, and individuality. #yyyaassssss   Shoutouts to some of our favorite small businesses and items this year:   Chan Luu Jewelry: A designer who started in her garage and now creates breathtaking jewelry, cashmere, and fine clothing. Her pieces are timeless and make fabulous gifts for any stylish bestie, family member—or yourself!   Farm Rio: A bold, colorful brand with ethically made designs that give back to the planet, perfect for those who love fashion with a purpose.   Travel and Tech Accessories: Holly raves about small brands featured on sites like Travel and Leisure, offering unique gadgets like credit card-sized chargers and sleek packing cubes—ideal for the tech-savvy traveler on your list.   Explore local shops in your 'hood! From boutiques with one-of-a-kind clothing to small cafes selling handmade goods, supporting these businesses isn't just a holiday trend; it's a year-round commitment to fostering diversity in the retail world. So, this Small Business Saturday (and every day), show some love to the little guys who make a big difference!   Closing Note: This episode is more than a shopping guide—it's a fast ticket to make your list a completely brilliant, fool-proof holiday shopping plan.   Tune in for Holly's signature wit and wisdom, and don't forget to share your best Black Friday finds with her. #DOIT Listen now for additional links and information on top black Friday sales you need to know for 2024.  -Join us every week to get this free fashion and shopping content delivered straight to your inbox every. Single. Week. -Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch exclusive interviews with designers and small brand professionals changing the fashion industry for the better.  -Follow and engage with us and don't forget to show us your black Friday scores! See you next week!

What you'll learn in this episode: How Saudia is preserving her mom Cara Croninger's legacy Why Cara Croninger's resin and plastic jewelry was—and still is—groundbreaking How Cara Croninger refined her jewelry making process, and why she didn't want her pieces to be perfect What it was like to grow up in an artistic family in the heyday of New York's art jewelry scene How Saudia's mom and dad influenced her music career today   About Saudia Young Saudia Young is a New York City-born actress/singer and storyteller in theater and film. Born on the Lower East Side and brought up between Tribeca and LA, Young explores the notion of home, love, justice, and identity through her art.   The recently repatriated artist lived in Berlin, Germany, for a long chapter of performing, writing, and producing. The Ameripolitan Awards 2023 Female Rockabilly Singer nominee released her 7" single ‘Noir Rockabilly Blues,' produced by Lars Vegas-DE and featuring 'The Wobble' on the A and Iggy Pop's 'Lust for Life' on the B side, in 2017, followed up by her 12” debut ‘Unlovable' in 2018. The LP was recorded live at Berlin, Germany's legendary Lightning Recorders.   Young founded a Dark Kabarett and a Rockabilly Noir Blues band in Berlin, co-created the Lost Cabaret and the Schwarze Liste Kabarett theater projects and wrote and produced the award-winning short film The Gallery. While in Berlin, she was cast in the lead voice-over role of Oskar in School for Vampires (the English version of the Hahn Film cartoon series).   Young co-wrote and performed the solo show Sneaker Revolution and is currently writing a theater/film piece about her actor father, Otis Young, and sculptor/designer mom Cara Croninger. Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Additional Resources: Saudia's Website Saudia's Instagram Saudia's Youtube   Transcript:   To jewelry lovers, Cara Croninger was a groundbreaking artist whose work was shown at iconic galleries Artwear and Sculpture to Wear. To musician and actress Saudia Young, she was just mom. Today, Saudia is working to preserve her mother's legacy and secure her place in art jewelry history. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how Cara made her pioneering resin jewelry; how Cara's work evolved with the times; and why Saudia thinks of her mom every time she performs. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week.   Today, we're speaking to my guest, Saudia Young, who is located in Philadelphia. She has an interesting background. Her mother was a very well-known jeweler, and her father was an actor. She was born in New York and grew up between New York and Los Angeles. She is New York material. You will be surprised to hear that she developed a career as an actress, a writer and a singer. She's described as having a whisky voice, and I think that's true, a caramel whisky voice. She was a nominee in 2023.   Saudia: Thank you so much for having me. I'm really glad to come on to your show for the second time. It was the Ameripolitan Music Awards. I was simply nominated for female rockabilly singer. There are lots of different categories and full bands. Jane Rose won for the rockabilly female singer that year. They're moving on, but it was very exciting to come after 15 years in Germany to participate in that. I've met a lot of awesome people because of that.   Sharon: I know you've lived in several places, but I didn't know for 15 years, you say, in Berlin?   Saudia: Yes.   Sharon: Wow! Now you're in Philadelphia this evening.   Saudia: Yes.   Sharon: Is that your home?   Saudia: It is for now. It's where my sister lives. I have a sister from my mother and my father. He had other children, so that's why I clarify that. I'm spending some time with my sister. I've been back and forth in the States since my mom passed in 2019. I'm honestly trying to figure out where I'm going to live. It's not clear because of Covid and my mom passing, but it's been a lot.   Sharon: 15 years being in one place.   Saudia: Yeah, so I'm here for now. I feel like I can't commit to saying this is my home. It's like, “Let's see what it brings. Let's see what happens.” It's great to hang out with my sister. I'm close to my mom's work, which is stored now in Hackensack, New Jersey. I moved it from New York. My mom's work has had more of a tour than I have.   Sharon: Cara Croninger is your mom's name. Even though she passed—I'm very sorry to hear that—she's still very well-known. She has an exhibit in the Smithsonian?   Saudia: No, it's simply her papers, photographs, articles, fashion editorials. As you know, she bridged fashion and art. She was in both worlds. She had a toe or a foot or whatever in both worlds, so she has been accepted into the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian. That means they have letters, her correspondence to other artists and gallerists and whomever, any type of reviews, sketches, all her boxes of papers and some photographs. It's an honor. It was sad to let that go, but it's also awesome because that means it's helping to secure her legacy.   It will eventually be uploaded digitally so people will be able to look at it. You can go into the archives and look up different artists and see their papers. For example, one of my favorite things were letters from Floriana Frassetto, who founded Mummenschanz and was one of her best friends. She always wrote these beautiful letters to her. She would call her Cara Mia. She was Swiss-Italian. So, it's just that, showing the ephemeral items in her life.   Sharon: You've been on this program before. You were among our first guests—   Saudia: Yeah.   Sharon: If you want to listen to it, it's on TheJewelryJourney.com. We're so glad to have you back again.   Saudia: Thank you.   Sharon: Tell me why your mom's jewelry was different. What was the breakthrough? Why are they keeping her papers?   Saudia: I think because of that bridge. She wasn't craft. She came as a sculptor. Her jewelry was made of acrylic and polyester resin, although she did work in other materials like metals. She started off painting, but the work was always very sculptural and almost avant garde. It went from very organic and indigenous and African influenced to futuristic. It was solidly in the art world, but also solidly in the fashion world when she was with Robert Lee Morris' gallery, Artwear, and before that, Sculpture to Wear.   Artwear blew up and it was very, very popular in the press and in fashion magazines. All the top models were wearing it. People like Iman would come to the gallery openings. It was part of that whole exciting time in the 80s in New York, seeping a little bit into the 90s, but mostly in the 80s. It was in the late 70s and throughout the 80s that they had their heyday. There were other artists in this gallery that are now working and very well-known, like Ted Muehling, Robert Lee Morris himself. Carol Motty, may she rest in peace, was a very, very good friend of my mom. She worked in silicone.   Sharon: I'm sorry. I don't know her.   Saudia: Carol Motty. She did wild, neon-colored, awesome pieces in silicone rubber. She was unique in that it literally was a bridge of art and fashion. That's what she built. I think that was her significance. In terms of the materials, the pieces cost anywhere from $40 to $4,000 or more. She raised the level of this material, which is plastic resin and acrylic, polyester resin, to a very high level. It would get the same price that silver and gold and gemstone jewels would get because of the beauty, the workmanship, that she put into it. The work is known for having this sensual beauty. A lot of the pieces have a wonderful weight. They have a talisman magic to them. People often will collect the pieces. You even collected some pieces.   Sharon: Yeah, I did. I love them.   Saudia: It's kind of magic. She herself as a person was a beautiful, down-to-earth, but funny and effervescent person. People loved meeting her. They loved collecting the work.   Sharon: What was the role you and your sister played?   Saudia: We were her daughters. We did help make work. There were points where we learned how to do the finishing work. We never did the pouring, creating the pigments or the molds, but we could help with finishing. We'd be her child laborers and work on the sanding machine or polishing or drilling holes or what have you. We were able to do finishing work. Because we grew up with it, we understood the shapes and her style, but even growing up with it, there was always some kind of tension. She would say, “That's your style. That's not mine.” It wasn't easy because it was so organic and very unique. That made it hard for her to have people work for her.   Sharon: When you would attend these parties or an opening night at the galleries, did you know who the celebrities of the day were? Were you aware?   Saudia: Yeah, I was in my early 20s or so. At one point, my sister and I both worked at Artwear. We were both looking forward to working with Robert. That was always really fun. Even the artists were celebrities to us because they were so talented and vivacious and positive. I knew a lot of the models, the supermodels, Pat Cleveland and whomever, but since my dad was an actor, I grew up already having certain people in my life. I was trained for that to be not that big of a deal because I just grew up in that.   When my parents met, they were in the Village in the 60s. James Baldwin was a good friend of my dad, and he was allegedly my godfather. It was a smaller world in a way. Definitely, the 60s and even the 80s feel like a more innocent time than now for some reason. I met different celebrities just on my own, and you felt like they were New Yorkers. I knew Jean-Michel Basquiat and I was like, “He's just a kid.” I had no clue.   Sharon: Wow! So, this wasn't a new milieu to you. You knew the big names—I would call them big names—who would come over for dinner. They were around you.   Saudia: Yeah, but it wasn't—now we're going back even before Artwear. It was normal to me. I didn't notice it. It was just part of being a kid in New York, a kid of artists. You know what I mean?   Sharon: But your mother was making this jewelry that I would call groundbreaking. Today we look at it and go, “Oh, it's a piece of plastic,” but it was groundbreaking then.   Saudia: Yeah, it was definitely groundbreaking. I think it still is because there are few people who can work in it, like Patricia von Musulin, who's an amazing artist who works with acrylics. There are some people who can work with it. There's Alexis Bittar, who borrowed a lot of designs from my mom. There are people who can work with it and it's beautiful, but often you see stuff that's mass produced overseas. It doesn't have a good feeling; it just feels cheap. Her work still has this magic weight to it. But as I said, as kids, we didn't know. It was just, “My mom's an artist. She's working at her studio making her stuff.”   Sharon: Was her studio a separate place or was it where you lived?   Saudia: She had many different studios. She had a shared space in Gowanus in Brooklyn, a huge foundry that had 80-foot ceilings that she shared with approximately five other artists. Now, I'm jumping back and forth with timelines. I'm not great with timelines. She had a studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, at 68 Jay, which was a 2,000-square-foot, awesome studio that she lived in illegally. Our formative years when we were little were on the Lower East Side, but we lived in Tribeca when it was still very industrial. We first started off on Washington Street in an apartment. I think it was a three-bedroom apartment that I recently got to visit again, which was amazing.   She cordoned off a little section of that Astor studio, and then what happened? O.K., when we were at Washington Street, she was able to be one of the resident artists in the Clocktower, which was a studio project where Alanna Heiss was organizing unusual spaces for artists to either create their work or show their work. My mom was one of several artists who were in the Clocktower. That's where she actually met the artist who showed her how to work with plastics. I don't know what his name was.   Sharon: So, she wasn't working with plastic until she met these people?   Saudia: Yeah. She started off painting and doing leatherwork, painting on leather, sewing leather bags, fringe work, Japanese-style obi belts. That's what she started doing first in terms of accessories and crafts.   Sharon: Did your friends know she was a big name, let's say?   Saudia: No, we were all pretty clueless. A lot of our friends were kids of painters. We related to them as workers, like this is what they did for their work. My mom was the lady who made great bread. She made homemade bread, and she made great chicken. People would come over and eat. She was a very social person. We had extended family members, but I don't think my friends thought of her as that famous, not really.   Sharon: I was going to ask you why she wouldn't let you pour, but that made her work. That's her name.   Saudia: I didn't have any desire to pour. As a teenagers, at 18? No desire. I was off doing my own thing. I had my own ways of expressing and my own life. That was her thing.   Sharon: What colors did she like? I've seen some pieces, but I know she had a whole range.   Saudia: She worked in an amazing array of colors. She loved vibrant primary colors. She also worked in colors that were more organic, that were reminiscent of ivory or amber. She would do pours. I think we spoke about this. She would do a pour about once a year. It was always a big deal for her to get the emotional wherewithal to do a pour. Also, I think she was aware of the toxicity. She only wanted to pour during the summer, when the windows could be open and the heat would help the plastic pour faster.  

We're marking our 100th episode with award-winning jewelry designer Alexis Bittar, whose incredible and inspiring story flies fabulously in the face of old-school fashion standards. A favorite of everyone from celebrities to fashion editors and many, many in between, it's fitting that our milestone launch pairs with Bittar, whose career and collection longevity are undeniable. During the episode, the Brooklyn-bred, forward-thinking, storytelling artist talks about being a mere child when he became an entrepreneur and street vendor on the streets of New York City. We talk about his early journey to sobriety, and how his intellectual, history-professor parents influence his lifestyle today and his approach to design. We talk about New York culture through the decades including the club scene, where Alexis was early-influenced. We talk about being self-taught, ethics in business, fiercely foregoing unspoken fashion industry rules and norms, and what was scary about selling off his name and namesake brand. We ask the question we'd been dying to ask him: whether he'd had a look at the line during that time. We of course talk about Alexis's exciting return to and relaunch of his brand, what he's brought to his store experience, and what he's added to his collection: handbags. We dive into a discussion about legendary stores like Artwear and Takashimaya, and Bergdorf, Dawn Mello, and the fascinating way in which he was discovered. The jewelry designer who makes his indelible mark discusses when he launched his first ready-to-wear collection, with Burberry, the creative collaborator he's most impressed by, and the surprisingly simple setting he needs to get to work. Alexis reflects on his five years off, life with kids, how their home is their teacher, and more.  A true fashion maker and tastemaker across three epic decades, Alexis Bittar is one of our very favorite artists we've had the pleasure and thrill to work with closely. We wrap with his current favorites, including catching the details of his morning routine, his daily uniform, what he's watching and where he's traveling--- and his collection, that you can discover and shop here:1. alexisbittar.com2. Our favorite handbag from Alexis Bittar3. Carhart pants5. Vintage Nikes from Stadium

Her face is on a mural in Miami Design District, some know her as the “Best Dressed Photographer of the New York Fashion Week,” and she knows a thing or two about castanets. Angeles Almuna is also a breast cancer survivor. We talk about immigration, passion, search, art, fashion, dance, love, heartbreak, perseverance and so so much more. Angeles also tells her stories of meeting fashion stars, such as Zac Posen, Alexis Bittar, Iris Apfel, and attending a Christmas Party at the Obama White House.  Angeles’s initiative Fashion Strikes Cancer in partnership with Miami Design District is benefiting Breast Cancer Research Foundation and if you donate before the end of this month your donation will be tripled! It will be matched three times up to $75,000. DONATE HERE! Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter @WeTheAliensPod And share the show with a friend!   #WeTheAliens  www.WeTheAliensPod.com   Music: "My country" courtesy of Ben Bostick www.benbostick.com

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Our annual, holiday gift-giving show never fails to deliver, and this year was no different. So, if you’re still searching for the ideal gift for that special someone, listen up! Joining us in-studio were City Center DC’s general manager, Timothy Lowry, who resides over a fabulous collection of top-of-the-pyramid designers, such as Carolina Herrera, Alexis Bittar, Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and … well, you get it. With him were Felix Johnson, manager of the Alexis Bittar jewelry store with stunning, original designs, and Joshua Trusty, store director at CH Carolina Herrera (Check Instagram to see Nycci decked out in Bittar costume jewelry and a Herrera “to die for” dress).                                           And for those who enjoy holiday gift shopping in a different realm, we also had DC Brau’s Mari Rodela and Mel Afzal, co-founder of KrampusnachtDC in with news about the 7th annual DC Brau Holiday Market, happening on Small Business Saturday, November 30th at DC Brau and featuring a special visit by Santa’s sidekick, Krampus. And, if liquid gifting is more to your liking, try Moet Chandon or Veuve Clicquot or …! We did, thanks to our friend and frequent guest, wine expert Chris Houck.

Our annual, holiday gift-giving show never fails to deliver, and this year was no different. So, if you're still searching for the ideal gift for that special someone, listen up! Joining us in-studio were City Center DC's general manager, Timothy Lowry, who resides over a fabulous collection of top-of-the-pyramid designers, such as Carolina Herrera, Alexis Bittar, Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and … well, you get it. With him were Felix Johnson, manager of the Alexis Bittar jewelry store with stunning, original designs, and Joshua Trusty, store director at CH Carolina Herrera (Check Instagram to see Nycci decked out in Bittar costume jewelry and a Herrera “to die for” dress).                                           And for those who enjoy holiday gift shopping in a different realm, we also had DC Brau's Mari Rodela and Mel Afzal, co-founder of KrampusnachtDC in with news about the 7th annual DC Brau Holiday Market, happening on Small Business Saturday, November 30th at DC Brau and featuring a special visit by Santa's sidekick, Krampus. And, if liquid gifting is more to your liking, try Moet Chandon or Veuve Clicquot or …! We did, thanks to our friend and frequent guest, wine expert Chris Houck.

With a master's in government and public policy, Beryl Solomon began her career as a consultant in the public sector. Frustrated with the bureaucracy and her inability to truly initiate change, she refocused her energies on another passion of hers, fashion and retail. Following a specialized degree from Parsons School of Design, Solomon worked at Theory, Kate Spade, Pamela Love and Alexis Bittar, all of which allowed her to develop her professional craft in branding, design, merchandising, marketing, operations, logistics, sales and international expansion. After 15 years of working in the corporate world for large fashion companies, Solomon took a step into the start-up space to challenge herself even further.With a keen sense in business development and an interest in the CBD and cannabis markets, Solomon discovered a major void in product education and launched Poplar in late 2018. What started as a passion project, immediately transformed into a lucrative, digital platform that not only provided insight to the “canna-curious,” but offers curated CBD products with expert insights on how they work, what they do, and ultimately, how it will benefit specific health and wellness needs. Solomon resides in Brooklyn with her husband and two sonsFind and Learn more at the following linkshttps://shop-poplar.com/collections/allTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh

Recognized worldwide as the Queen of Retail, Faith Hope Consolo is renowned for her expertise as the consultant and retail broker who has been instrumental in revitalizing and sculpting retail corridors across the nation -- and beyond. The sheer volume, size and distinction of her transactions, combined with her expertise in a global array of retail markets, have set the highest standards among real estate specialists. As Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing and Sales Division, a/k/a The Retail Group, Ms. Consolo is responsible for the most successful commercial division of New York City’s largest residential real estate brokerage firm. Her understanding of the industry and expertise of the retail landscape enable her to strategize with retailers throughout the country. extensive client base that includes such top-tier fashion names as Alexis Bittar, Alice +Olivia By Stacey Bendet, Bond No. 9, Buccellati, Cartier, Caruso, Bruno Magli, Christian Louboutin, Fendi, Ferragamo Fogal, Giorgio Armani, Ivanka Trump Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Oro Gold, Paul Morelli, Peter Millar/Richemont Group, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent, as well as globally-based mass merchandisers. Her message of inspiration is priceless! http://www.faith-consolo.com

I'm Going to Kill You Episode 89: He-Man Partie/Skeletor Saves We have put together a team of experts to discuss a beloved topic of IGTKY, He-Man/She-ra and the Masters of the Universe; in honor of Skeletor Saves, a collective charity show on April 7,2011 (6-10pm @385 Broadway, NYC). Skeletor Saves features work from top artists such as: Marc Jacobs, Raja Gemimi from Rupaul's Drag Race, Alexis Bittar, Casey Spooner, Francios Sagat, Helmut Lang and even that woman from IGTKY, George Alley. All art work is based on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and l proceeds will benefit the Ali Forney Center in New York City, a shelter for homeless gay, bi and transgendered youth. To discuss fabric, color schemes, plot lines and all things fantastical and gay, The sluts of IGTKY (Edward Bottger and George Alley) have brought these special guests:  DAVID MASON of Slick It UP!: curator of Skeletor Saves; Snake Mountain design expert. BRADFORD SHELLHAMMER of Fab.com: curator of Skeletor Saves; entertains men in fur. JESSE MURRAY of That's Imporant!: Erudie Icon of all things She-Ra; Linda Dano arch-rival.  COVER IMAGE: ”Skeletor”  by Kevin Santos BUY STUFF FROM US: http://www.georgealley.com  TWEET US: http://www.twitter.com/IGTKY FACEBOOK US: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5261964673 BEFRIEND US: http://www.myspace.com/imgoingtokillyoupodcast APPREHEND US: imgoingtokillyou@podomatic.com VISIT US: http://imgoingtokillyou.podomatic.com TUNE IN TO US: http://awesomeville.us BE GAY WITH US: http://www.rainbowpodsquad.com FREAK US: http://www.thefreaknetwork.com