Reinvention

Pause, Evaluate, Reform 

In its inception, Style&Air aimed to be a voice box to a generation, a demographic in their 20’s, who is experiencing life in NYC, or other similar environments, the ups and downs, and how a love for clothes, plays a key role in making life all the more special on my way to achieving my dreams in the big city. Style&Air was intended to come from a place of honestly, vulnerability, and love. It strived to be a raw uncensored memoir for those who can relate to the life I live, and where I plan on going with my brand. I feel I have strayed from the original vision I had for StyleandAir. We will still have our trend reports, and shopping guides, but the message and the journey will take president. I am not about ignorant consumption, I am about loving what you own, and creating memories in pieces you treasure, surrounded by the ones you love.

I want not to create a platform of fantasy, but to tell my beautiful journey, in the clothing I have collected over the years. Growing up is the hardest thing people go through in life, and we are given the opportunity ourselves to sink or swim. Like everyone working on a dream, there are real hardships that I face everyday that I plan on being more open about, in the new format of StyleandAir. How a purple Christopher Kane wool sweater, or Balenciaga magic sparkle trouser, can make you smile no matter how intimidating the meeting. So hold on tight, make the choice to put ourselves out there, listen and learn from my highs and lows, and let’s make memories.   

Xxx Claire

The Style 

Friday

Coat Asos Duster, Shirt J.Crew, lace shorts H&M, bag Alexander Wang, Sunnies Celine, Shoes leather Vanz   

Coat Asos Duster, Shirt J.Crew, lace shorts H&M, bag Alexander Wang, Sunnies Celine, Shoes leather Vanz  

 

I'm Into It

Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour Mural
Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour Mural

1. Overalls

Overalls;Asos, Shoes;Topshop,Sweater;Allsaints, Sunnies; Miu Miu, Scarf; Missoni

Get Overalls Here

2. Willow Smith for V Magazine

Willow Smith for V Magazine
Willow Smith for V Magazine

Check It

3. The Butchers Daughter

The Butchers Daughter New York City
The Butchers Daughter New York City

MAP IT

19 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012 (212) 219-3434

4. Polaroid Z2300

Polaroid Z2300
Polaroid Z2300
Polaroid Digital Camera Prints
Polaroid Digital Camera Prints

5. Charlotte Olympia Book Clutches

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Bell Jar Book Clutch Paris Snappylifestyle
Bell Jar Book Clutch Paris Snappylifestyle

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6. Helmet Newton

Helmet Newton
Helmet Newton

Love Is In the Air at Spring Haute Couture <3

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Collection

As the snow falls here on the streets of New York City, so too do the spring 2014 couture collections in Paris. Most notably for me this a.m. was waking up to images of Chanel. The pastel creations paired with sneakers, (tying back to my “Sneaking Away From Heels in 2014,”) were more than inspired. The collection was wearable, romantic, and dreamy, just enough to make one forget the snowfall. Xxx

Check out the full collection here on Style.com

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture
Chanel Spring 2014 Couture

Channeling Chanel Beauty

I’m really in love with the Chanel Couture beauty looks for Spring. It was refreshing to see the cat-eye, a makeup trend thats been around forever, (and put on the maps most memorably by Bridget Bardot,) get a much needed update paired with the bottom- lid glitter liner! Try it on your own with this pick from Sephora!

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Beauty Looks
Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Beauty Looks

Spring Pastel Perfection

In the sprit of the spring shows, here are some easy pastel looks from T by Alexander Wang available on shopbop.com, to update your wardrobe for the coming months. I love the idea of light pastels, paired with your favorite leather and biker boots or sneaks. It's instantly "model off duty," relaxed and effortlessly chic.

T by Alexander Wang
T by Alexander Wang
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netaporter.com

She NAILED It

Get funky this week with your nail art via Alexa Chung inspo!

Alexa Chung Nail Art
Alexa Chung Nail Art

Todays Fit

Im wearing; Phillip Lim jumpsuit, Topshop boots,Missoni scarf,Icons H&M Leather, vintage fur coat, Dior sunnies, Chanel bucket bag
Im wearing; Phillip Lim jumpsuit, Topshop boots,Missoni scarf,Icons H&M Leather, vintage fur coat, Dior sunnies, Chanel bucket bag

Baby its Cold Outside

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Todays Fit: Vintage fur coat,CATiD tee,H&M Icons Collection leather, Chanel Bucket bag, vintage velvet dress, MiuMiu sunnies, YSL gloves xxx

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Mansion, Childish Gambino, and Because The Internet

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Vintage Fur Coat,Zara Jeans, Converse,Prada Clutch, Uniqlo Cashmere, Scarf Missoni
Vintage Fur Coat,Zara Jeans, Converse,Prada Clutch, Uniqlo Cashmere, Scarf Missoni

Childish Gambino is currently on a non-publicized mansion concert tour, appearing only in private homes. If you haven't heard of Childish Gambino, perhaps you've heard of Danny Glover for his role on Community. His new album,Because The Internet, was leaked a few days ago, jumpstarting an already promising tour. Tonight, I was lucky enough to find myself in one of these mansions, wearing one of my favorite accessories, a VIP wristband. Further heightening the sense of exclusivity, guests’ cell phones were confiscated at the door before we were ushered inside the dining room moonlighting as a performance space, where a complete sound and lighting crew had created a full stage for  Childish Gambino and his band. Conversing with the excited crowd, I learned that among the invited guests were the first 50 people to buy the album, most of whom had stood outside till 3 am for the privilege. Gambino delighted his fans from moment he took the stage, starting by announcing that the cops had already been called but he planned to sing until they shut it down.  The entire performance exceeded my expectations and beyond sold me on his abilities as a performer.

xxx Check him out here

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