AskaNewYorker: Hi Victoria. Where’d you get those boots? Victoria: I got them somewhere on Broadway. I was looking at all the really big fluffy, fashionable boots and didn’t like the really furry ones, so I got some durable leather ones, even though they’re white. AskaNewYorker: Apres Ski Boots! Victoria: I consider them very “uber” (laughter)…. Read more »
Meet Michelle from Maspeth, Queens. Our first Uberchic with a car. AskaNewYorker: Tell me about this bag. Michelle: It’s not a bag, it’s a purse. It’s got girl stuff in it. It carries all my necessities including this (points to tampon case, see photo at left). It’s not a messenger bag or a knapsack. Although… Read more »
Let us introduce you to Michal….. AskaNewYorker: How is your day going? Michal: Long. Today I was basically teaching. AskaNewYorker: What do you teach? Michal: I teach vocals (singing) and Hebrew. I have private students and I also teach at an after school program at a Hebrew school. AskaNewYorker: OK, let’s move on to a… Read more »
Let us introduce you to Megan Pearson….. AskaNewYorker: Hello Megan, what do you do? Megan : I’m an actress. AskaNewYorker: (another actress, we promise to diversify in our next uberchic interview). So, how’s that going? Megan: It’s as difficult as any creative field in New York, but it’s going well; movies and couple other things… Read more »
Meet Kathryn, October 2004’s Uberchic. We met Kathryn sitting in a Starbuck’s downtown, working on her computer. AskaNewYorker: Hello Kathryn! How long have you been living in New York? Kathryn : Four years. AskaNewYorker: And where are you from, originally? Kathryn: Originally from Toronto, but I also lived in Texas. AskaNewYorker: What do you do… Read more »
Meet Tabitha, store manager at Kiehl’s in the East Village. AskaNewYorker: How long have you been with Kiehl’s? Tabitha : I’ve been here for 19 months.. AskaNewYorker: What do you like most about your job? Tabitha: The people. I just love my staff. I love working with them, teaching them, while actually making things happen… Read more »
I met Sophia near Union Square on 14th on a beautiful summer day. She had a great look that stood out…let’s hear from her: AskaNewYorker: You have a terrific summer look. Where are you from? Sophia : I’m from Sweden. AskaNewYorker: I love your shoes. Tell me about them. Sophia: I actually bought them here… Read more »
Our June uberchic, Nathana, was shopping for fresh produce at the Union Square Green Market. She kindly agreed to an interview as she was walking from stand to stand purchasing her favorite fruits and veggies. AskaNewYorker: So, you are a lifelong New Yorker? Nathana: Yes, I grew up in Brooklyn, home of Nathan’s and Junior’s… Read more »
We met Anett at a pub on the lower east side called the Loreley, on a beautiful spring day in late April. AskaNewYorker: Hello Anett! How was your day? Your hair looks so nice and thick! Anett: Thanks. I just washed it! I have a lot of hair. AskaNewYorker: What products do you use? It… Read more »
The heart and soul of AskaNewYorker gathered one night at Lombardi’s pizzeria, a meeting prompted by an Englishman visiting the city named Alex, who wanted to meet us. Betty was among those who showed up. Alex did not show up. We thought the English were prompt, but Alex was a no-show. By the end of… Read more »
