Meet a LLady... Sharon Clott

We here at Ladies Lotto are starting a series where we interview a LL member and find out a little about them.

Since NY Fashion Week's impact is still fresh, we felt Sharon Clott would be a most appropriate LLady to kick off the series.

☆ Let’s get the basics on you. What is your name, age, location, and occupation?

Sharon Clott
New York
Assistant Fashion Editor, NYmag.com
(New York magazine's website)

☆ Great. How did you get to your present job and what are your favorite things about it?

I started out as an intern, then a freelancer, then a market assistant, then last month I was promoted to assistant fashion editor. Really, that transition embodies the notion that hard work pays off. It was really big for me and I love the new role—working more on The Cut (our fashion blog), producing the fashion shows during Fashion Weeks (we have 24-hour coverage), producing web pages, covering sales, reporting on parties and events, and lots more. What I love most is working at a magazine that does fashion in a smart, sassy way that's accessible, too. My favorite part is writing for The Cut blog. Plus, there's so much more to New York as well, like Daily Intel, Vulture, and Grub Street. There are so many smart people here, it's a refreshing atmosphere.


☆ How long have you been a member of Ladies Lotto and how did you find out about the group?

I've been a member since March 2007. Actually, my ex-boyfriend told me that I had to meet his ex-neighbor Natalie Blacker, which is how I met her and became a part of the group. She has a way of making you feel like your experience is really important, and right then I was hooked.

☆ Do you have a Ladies Lotto-related story you care to share?

The first meeting I went to was in March 2007, and Sara Rosen, the publicity director of the art book publisher powerhouse books was the guest speaker. Miss Rosen was my first boss ever when I worked for her as an intern so it was a really cool way to welcome me into the group. It felt serendipitous that she was the first speaker. She had been a mentor to me, and then she was mentoring other people at the LL dinner. I felt right at home.


☆ Since you have this AMAZING job in fashion, we are sure you saw a lot of fashion last week. What were your favorite shows and why?

Preen—I really loved everything, from the hair/makeup to the clothes to the accessories. Other stand-outs: The peep-toe fringe booties at Alexander Wang; the accessories at Marc Jacobs; the shoelace necklaces at Marc by Marc; the neon/animal print shoes at Matthew Williamson; the huge rhinestone statement necklaces at Vera Wang; and Phillip Lim's zipper-detailed garments. What I want to buy everything of: rag & bone. Everything.

[alexander wang S/S '09]

☆ Any trends that you spotted for spring ’09 that you are excited for?

Almost every designer sent a jumpsuit down the runway. That could be really interesting if worn right.


[Marc Jacobs Jumpsuit S/S '09]

☆ Any trends you saw that you are hoping don’t become popular?

Sheer! I'm hoping people remember that they should put on camis and slips before they go out with this new trend. And sequins—there's no need to be sparkly all the time. Use with discretion.


[Aggy in Henry Holland S/S '09] [pic via Perez Hilton]


☆ Is there anything you are looking forward to seeing/wearing for this fall season?

I really want a pair of black patent tall flat boots. Yeah, it's specific, but that's because they look so great. Others: Two-toned tights (and patterned tights in general), deep chocolate colored nails, berry matte lips, and black lip gloss (YSL Beaute and L'Oreal are both coming out with versions). Also, I own ten different pairs of booties—so anything ankle-bootie related. Obsessed.


☆ What is the one essential piece that would make any girl’s fall wardrobe complete? How about for spring?

Jewelry. No matter what you're wearing, have a statement piece—a ring, a necklace, whatever. People always notice your jewelry. I have this antique ring from my grandmother with a big S stretching from my knuckle up to the top of my finger with a diamond in it. It's so bomb—especially for my grandmother 1950s style. So I wear that every day. But it could be whatever. Also, I'm obsessed with green nail polish right now (Neon Flash by Mattese Makeup, sold at Ricky's). It is amazing.



☆ Any other fun things you want to share with the Ladies?

Hope to meet a lot of you soon.


Thanks so much Sharon for taking the time to share all of that with us! It was lovely to e-meet you and we will surely use this info to make sure we have slammin’ wardrobes for fall and spring. xx