Lucky me! I recently got to meet yet another fabulous woman, Sara Shulevitz, an attorney and major fashionista who also has her own TV show. I was email introduced to Sara by a friend (thanks Gnesha) after another friend (thanks Chavi) told me about her, and we hit it off right away. My first impression of her was so positive and inspiring. She's bright, enthusiastic, fun, fabulous and generous, and I'm thrilled to have been able to interview her and share her outlook here with you!
Being the best woman you can be is my ultimate message here on this blog, and Sara totally represents this type of woman. She seems to have found the exact balance that I'm always talking about and aiming for.
F. What would you say is the hardest part of being a religious, fashionable and professional woman? What would you say are the best parts?
S. For me the hardest part is being misunderstood. Because of my crazy lifestyle, between court, the TV show and my religious upbringing, my life makes law and order seem boring...it's a lot to handle. A lot of people don’t understand me and judge me and sometimes I feel stuck between two worlds. The best part is being a part of the Jewish community which is warm and deeply connected. The middos (good deeds) and hospitality is amazing, and at the same time, there is a closeness despite all the differences.
S. I always joked around that my life is like a TV show having one has always been a dream of mine. Hashem sent me this amazing opportunity and I want to make the most of it.. I received the Young Leadership Award last year for the South Florida Chai Lifeline and I want to continue doing charity work and chesed (acts of kindness). The show gives me a great platform for that and a chance for me to give back to the community and the world.
S. I love Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Pucci, however I shop mostly at Zara, Bebe, BCBG, and Benetton, especially for my work clothes. I also love H&M and Forever 21. I'm really a simple girl who was raised with the values of a simple life. Also, coming from grandparents who were holocaust survivors (my father was born in a DP camp right after the holocaust, and had a simple upbringing as a refugee) and as the the child of survivors, I was raised to be modest and not to be wasteful nor spoiled, and to appreciate having clothing. Luxury items are not necessities but they sure are fun. I love accessorizing with scarves, necklaces, chokers, bracelets, belts and amazing shoes that can make a simple outfit out of this world!
Are you a night or morning person?
By nature I’m not a morning person. I'm more of a night owl, however because my work requires me to be prompt in court, I am well dressed by 8:30 every morning and am forced to be a morning person.
During the week I rarely get to eat breakfast because it’s a mad rush to court, but on Shabbos (Sabbath), my favorite breakfast is..chulent;) My father used to wake up early to daven (pray) so I am used to chulent in the early morning. There's nothing like it... it sure beats cereal;)
Three things I can't live without: a siddur or tehilim book (prayer book), black eyeliners, and pink or peach lipgloss.
They would be a Kiki Riki tee shirt, a black skirt, and a denim skirt.
My role model is my mother who is a true aishes chayil (woman of valor), full of chesed (kindness) and true emunah (faith) who taught me a lot about balance and living in regular society as a religious Jew.
My wardrobe is already out of control, but it would probably be a Prada coat and Prada boots, and some amazing Christian Louboutin shoes, and why not throw in some of the Manolo Blaniks that Sarah Jessica Parker would wear!
Isn't she amazing? Follow Sara on Twitter by clicking HERE and like her Legal Fashionista Facebook page for all her TV show information by clicking HERE!
13 comments
great interview, she seems like a very accomplished well rounded women
ReplyDeletesara used to live in miami many years ago. her fasion style has certainly evolved since then. she is truly a ny girl. kudos to her for all her accomplishments. she is a wonderful person with great middos. truly the right person to interview!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting and interesting woman! Love her style and intelligence!
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Karena
Art by Karena
Brilliant interview, Sharon. I loved reading about her and will be on the lookout to catch some of her programs. Lovely to showcase another accomplished woman. xx's
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome interview! It's always great to read about such inspiring women!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is she.... very interesting. I love that she said don't listen to people who block your dreams and I LOVE that her Mom is her role model. xo
ReplyDeleteSharon, I read your blog periodically and I love it! What a surprise when I checked in this morning and found my fabulous sister in law featured. I love Sara!! She is awesome, brilliant, and truly beautiful inside and out, a real baalat chesed! She is really an inspiration to us all and always so positive. Keep up all the good work ladies!
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rivka
Ah, what an enjoyable read. She's quite a Lady and how wonderful that you got to interview her. xx
ReplyDeletegreat interview..enjoyed learning about her!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great connection for you BOTH.
Happy Thursday.
C
Wonderful interview! Love the inspirations on your blog.
ReplyDeleteAnother inspiring blog Sharon! So interesting to read all about her. Great values and successful too. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteKim:)
HELLO THERE! Thank you so much for visiting me yesterday and I ADMIRE A WOMAN who can be a professional and also PLAY!!! What a gal! And you too, so pretty and I BELIEVE IN PRETTY at any age!!!! HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY! Anita
ReplyDeleteWow...Love her sense of fashion and that she accomplishes so much in her life...nice interview and pics.
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