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)

“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

I came across Jennifer while she was leaving Dolce Vita, a boutique shop located in the Lower East Side, among a few other stores on the West Coast. We struck a small conversation where she explained that she used to work for corporate as well, which is such inspiring news to me!

Jennifer in Dolce Vita.