ANNE-CATHERINE FREY
Junior Stylist, The Kooples
http://annecatherinefrey.blogspot.com

Outfit 1:
-American Apparel Shirt
-Tommy Hilfiger Shorts
-Alexander Wang Devere Bag
-Underground Creepers Shoes
-Balenciaga Bracelet
-Hermès Bracelet

Outfit 2:
-Zara Blouse (sleeves cut off)
-April77 Sweater (worn as a skirt)
-Underground Winklepickers Shoes
-Alexander Wang Devere Bag
-H&M Sunglasses
-Balenciaga Watch

Outfit 3:
-American Apparel Shirt
-Comme des Garçons Shirt (worn as a skirt)
-Proenza Schouler PS1 Bag
-Minimarket Boots
-Vintage Bracelets

Outfit 4:
-Sandro Shirt
-Zara Pants
-Yves Saint Laurent Ring
-Hermès Watch
-Karl Marc John Hat
-Céline Phantome Bag

MEGHAN KELLEY
Fashion Designer / Stylist

-Lace Top from The Island of Burano, Italy
-Sak’s Fifth Avenue Slip
-American Apparel Skirt
-Vintage Scarf
-Vintage Straw Bag
-Urban Outfitters Sandals
-Urban Outfitters Hat

I’ve been meaning to post these photos up for the last few days but never had the chance to go through them until now. Rachel from That’s Chic recently visited New York so we met briefly early morning at Donut Planet before she returned home. While waiting, I ordered their heavenly crème brûlée donut and must’ve spent half and hour eating it because I wanted to savior the taste. The cashier eventually came up to me and was shocked by my pace, claiming he would’ve finished it in one bite. Sometimes I’m surprised at all the hidden treasures in NYC and I’m glad that I have friends who ironically are non-residences of NYC show me around! But enough on the donut and back to Raych! Rachel’s blog was certainly among the ones that I came across when I started Citizen Couture and I simply love, love, love her sense of style. She has such a vibrant and cheerful personality that rubs off you in a positive way. Perhaps as a New Yorker who infrequently visits the West Coast, it was a glimpse of the laid-back Californian persona; and I must say I like it. I’m definitely looking forward to her next visit unless I can make a trip to California one day.

Rachel Nguyen
Fashion Blogger
http://www.thatschic.net

-American Apparel Sheer Top
-Hard Couture Floral Bandeau
-Ruche Polkadot Shorts
-Opening Ceremony Shoes
-Charlotte Russe Scarf (turban wrapped)
-Jimmy Choo Maia Hobo Bag

Joelle Van Dyne
Fashion Blogger
http://theowlsarenotwhattheyseem.tumblr.com

-Elizabeth & James Top
-Vintage Skirt
-Loeffler-Randall Shoes
-Miu Miu Bag
-American Apparel Hat
-Belt purchased at a flea market

It’s amazing how there is an abundance of places in New York to explore and I’m constantly surprised with what I see. I recently met Tovah through a friend at the weekly social mixer that I co-host and I couldn’t resist asking for a spotlight feature. We decided to walk through Vinegar Hill, a neighborhood in Brooklyn located just east of the Manhattan Bridge anchorage, and found a charming little area that was perfect!

Tovah Gordon
Assistant Fashion Designer

-American Apparel Top
-Dolce Vita Shoes
-Vintage Skirt
-Vintage Scarf (tied around waist)

Josh came to visit NYC for the second time since we first met at NYFW Spring 2010 and we decided to do another shoot around West Village for fun. By this time, I was much more comfortable around her so we first caught up at a local coffee shop until the sun began to set. I could live vicariously through her stories as she tells me the people she met while traveling and her future business goals in New York. Josh is simply a serene yet driven person who inspired me with her accomplishments – recently adding designer to her resume. She’s currently starting her line of accessories under “Josh V” amongst other projects underway, making it another exciting year for her.

Josh Veldhuizen
Model/Writer/Presenter/Designer
http://www.mynameise.com/JoshVeld

Look #1
-Zara Blazer
-American Apparel T-Shirt
-H&M Shorts
-Gucci Shoes
-American Apparel Scarf
-Glamorous Fashion Studded Bag
-Josh V Jewelry
-Audemars Piguet Watch

Barbara Martelo
Stylist
http://www.barbaramartelo.com

-Balmain Vintage Jacket
-Balmain S/S 2010 RTW Pants
-Balmain S/S 2010 RTW Shoes
-American Apparel T-Shirt

“To feel…it’s as vital as breath. And without it, without love, without anger, without sorrow, breath is just a clock… ticking.” – Equilibrium

I recently watched “Equilibrium”, a sci-fi film about a society who believed that human emotion is responsible for man’s inhumanity to man, thus banning all materials deemed likely to stimulate strong emotions, including, art, music, and literature. It made me wonder how society would be like if we did not have any source of inspiration to be different and innovative. I imagine everyone would easily be the same, working and thinking in a systematic fashion. From this film, I interpreted a simple message where society needs emotion because without it, there is nothing to inspire from.

I take inspiration from various elements that help evolve my distinct tastes and ideas. It’s one reason why I started this blog and it also helps replenish my insatiable appetite on lazy days when I feel consumed and jaded. So what better way to start the New Year than spending a lovely winter afternoon with the “verocious” Veronica Kirzhner. This inspirational beauty caught my attention with her crazy pictorials and poetic yet sometimes silly musings that left me yearning for more. I adore her fashion metamorphosis, as she channels between an androgynous look to her ferocious femininity. Coupled with her multifarious looks and artistic aptitude as a seasoned shoe designer, music artist, performer, photographer, and style savant, Veronica replenishes my craving for inspiration and reminds me just how much I enjoy what I do.

Veronica Kirzhner
Fashion Designer/Music Artist
http://www.saintandlibertine.com

-Vintage 1940′s Sgt. Pepper Band Coat
-In God We Trust Rabbit Fur Beret
-A.P.C. Turtleneck Sweater
-American Apparel Skinny Jeans
-Dolce Vita “Flexx” booties
-Washburn Acoustic Guitar

My first thought when I saw Kaysy was how well she layered!

Kaysy Gotay
Student

-Zara Jacket
-Miss Sixty Dress
-American Apparel Pants
-Boutique 9 Riding Boots
-Vintage Fur Vest

It was nice to see something uplifting after getting a weeklong of dreary weather!

Kristen
Model

-American Apparel Top
-American Apparel Bottom
-Topshop Sandals