Interview Lindsay, Editor-In-Chief of Spree

Spree New York is a great magazine focusing on the shopping lifestyle (that's right, I consider shopping of way of life!) that gives you the latest on fashion trends and news, as well as hip boutiques and clubs in NYC and great online sites to visit. Lindsay Anvik, the Founder/Editor-In-Chief gave me a few moments of her time to answer some questions about fashion and shopping.

What's your mission at Spree New York?

Our mission at Spree is to bring cutting edge products, designers, stores, restaurants, spas and events to our readers. We think of ourselves as your fashion foot soldiers. While you are at work we are hunting the streets in all the hottest places to bring fashion and fun right to your inbox.

What designers to you really love and why?

That's tough-there are so many! I'll have to say the top of my list are Michael Kors, Sheana Hinesley–Maliicous Designs, Yumi Kim and Rebecca Romeo. I love Michael Kors because he has a real sense of a woman's body, and he knows exactly how to make you look sexy and beautiful all at the same time. He has clean lines, and reinterprets the best vintage looks for the modern woman. Sheana Hinesley's designs are almost all vintage inspired, but she does it in an edgy way that keeps you coming back for more of her pieces. Yumi Kim's collections are always feminine, flowy and pretty. My style fits in perfectly with how she designs. Rebecca Romeo is a true beauty who makes clothes equally as stunning. She knows how to take classic looks and put her own spin on them. Her color combinations are flawless and her clothes make you stand out without feeling flashy or overdone.

Are there any news designers on the scene that you are excited about?

I love Farrah Zeigler and Dana Schulman's redtoenails. They make clothes for men and women that are so much fun. I always get compliments when I wear anything from them. On my wishlist from them right now is their tie front dress with the killer butterfly print dip dyed on the bottom of the dress. I've been in love with Thea Grant ever since we used her gold gun necklace in our fall fashion guide. Her jewelry is nothing short of a true conversation piece.

What emerging trends do you see for 2007? Any word on 2008 yet??

2007 has a bunch of trends. The 80s are back with oversized shirts and leggings. It is going to be another nautical summer because everywhere I look are anchors and stripes. Metallics and flats are carrying through from the winter also. For the future I see high waisted jeans and heels with a square toe.

What are you favorite NYC shops?

For jewelry I love Kippepeo and Star Strings by Molly Magdalin. Both of those shops are in Nolita. For shoes I head to Shoegasm on 23rd Street and Plaza Too. For clothes I love Azaleas, Cantaloup, Neda, Bird and YLLI (all three in Brooklyn). I'm also a big fan of getting the best bang for your buck at staple gems like H&M, Loehmann's and DSW Shoe Warehouse.

Know of any little-know online boutiques you'd care to share with me?

I visit Etsy constantly. I adore purplepinkandorange.com, which is a site that has all handmade goods. They're a great source for gifts like fun kitchen towels and unique handbags. One of my favorite shops online is Amicia Accessories. Amicia has fun handbags and accessories that look fabulous and arent too pricey. I'm also a big fan of Sway & Cake.

What celebrity's style do you admire most?

It is hard to nail down just one. I love Gwen Stefani because she's not afraid to take risks. Sienna Miller has single handedly started fashion trends. Jessica Simpson is always sporting the latest style, and I relate to her fashion sense because she is girly like me.

What's your favorite piece of clothing?

It is a tie between a vintage pink Chanel suit and an Audrey Hepburn inspired black dress that fits perfectly and looks good at any event day or night.