Alice & Oliva
/Shop The Look: Full Look via Alice & Olivia | Cody Embroidered Studded Leather Cropped Jacket $1295, Dress (similar), Boots Chanel
Gloucester Massachusetts | Bar Harbor Maine
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I tested a lot of theories this summer. The first being; how much lobster is TOO much lobster for a person to consume in a week. The results of my analysis were simple. It’s clear I do not seem to have a shellfish allergy, but when consumed in excessive amounts, lobster begins to seep from ones pours, creating an interesting perfume that lets just say is very different from my usual Le Labo Oud. Despite a short moment contemplating my potential issues with overindulgence, I had a wonderfully calm summer on the water in Mass/Maine with my love, good friends, and my parents. I’m realizing that my boyfriend Marq and I may have something Ill call, “underwhelmed syndrome". We climbed a mountain, ate at what Portland and Bar Harbor consider the best restaurants, ventured around, finding ourselves constantly underwhelmed by what others have deemed incredible. It’s comical really at this point, that too such assholes can find each other, but we realized in Maine that we may be getting a little out of hand. We swapped out the cheap imitation butter that comes on the side of a boiled lobster dinner for our favorite hand made Amish slab that we carry in our car travel cooler. We then proceeded to melt it in the hot sun on the corner of the table, because we were both to embarrassed to ask them to melt our BYOB. Like jesus, actually who are we. And so the summer ends, a pseudo foodie in training and her chef travel back to NYC. Lollz. In all seriousness we had an amazing time. It was my first time in the state of Maine (believe it or not), and I found it truly beautiful. The farmers market in Portland is a must. We then we drove past Bangor to Swans Island, Near Bar Harbor. I love being off the grid. You take a 20 min ferry to get to the Island, and find yourself in a postcard worthy beach town with now restaurants and one general store. After a night on the island we proceeded to scale Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. This trip is a New England must do.
Peace, Love & Comedy, Claire
Shop The Look; Asos High-Waisted Red Bikini Bottoms, Are You Am I Lace-up Top + Vintage Levis, Miu Miu Pear Embelished Slides, Vintage Dior Headscarf, Reformation Denim Corset + Public School Silk Shorts.
Braids,Braids,Braids; Meet My New Springtime Hair Obsession!
/My hair has always been a struggle, and learning how to take care of it is something that has happened later in my life. Growing up I always had braids. When I started modeling around 15 I straightened my hair, and that was the beginning of the damage. I recently, in the last 2 years, have tried to be carful with my hair, twisting it, keeping it moisturized and protected, and have loved seeing it get healthy again! Braids are such a stylish awesome way to protect you're hair! I go to an African braiding salon on 110th in Spanish Harlem, and get these long ones, It's definitely going to be my summer style as I swim, and beach, and continue to want to take care of my hair! Do Try!
Peace&Love, Claire
Shop The Look; Reformation Dress, Vintage Levis Denim Jacket, Vans
2 Spring Zara Essentials to Shop Now!
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Shop The Look; Zara Checked Short Top, Zara Top with Full Sleeves, Zara Faux Leather Skirt (Similar), Saint Laurent D-Frame acetate sunglasses, Saint Laurent Glitter Babies Ankle Boots.
Location: China Town NYC
How to Elevate Your Weekend Style
/Shop The Look: $8 I Love New York Tee bought at Penn Station, Saint Laurent Vintage Star Earrings, Adidas Originals Superstar Cuffed Track Pants, Topshop Washed '80s Duster Coat, Topshop MIMOSA Metallic Ankle Boots, Vintage Chanel Bag.
Location: Bowery
Peace&Love, Claire
A Minimal - Cool Take On the Vintage Pajama Top
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This silk pink PJ top is one of my favorite vintage finds in a long time! I paired it with mens denim and my beloved Chanel slingbacks, for an easy comfortable dinner look.
I'm really excited to be heading to Mexico for another hotel collaboration in an amazing location! It will be my first ever time in Mexico, and I can't wait to show you all the secret spots I find on my travels! With this trip will come the launch of Escapes, the new sponsored travel section of LatelyIveBeen.Com! It's really exciting to continue to grow LatelyIveBeen, and I really can't wait to take you all along with me!
Peace, Love & dreams come true, Claire
13. Eva
In French, you don't really say "I miss you."
You say, "Tu me manques." Which is closer to, "you are missing from me..."
Shop The Look: Pink Vintage Silk PJ Top, Mens Levis Jeans, Chanel Slingbacks, Lack of Color The Spencer Boater Hat
