20 Somethings & Holiday Cheer

The Style | Silk&Fur

Photos Sarah Kuszelewicz

3 Crucial Fashion moments That Happened This Week 

1. D'Angelo/ The Vanguard Black Messiah 

The Track That Makes Me Swoon; PRESS PLAY

2. Naomi Campbell Stars as Agent Provocateur's Campaign Femme Fatale   

3. Let Me See You Vogue B*tch Ft.  Karlie Kloss 

The most surprising trend to emerge from the resort collections (i.e, clothes to buy now) and spring 2015 (clothes to buy soon) is the all-weather, all-ages, naïve-yet-knowing frock in snowy lace. The LWD is fashion's most alluring new staple and, let's face it, you probably don't own it . .

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Let Them Eat Cake

The Style |Tea Party @ Lauduree Soho & Strollin' The Soho Streets

Photos Sarah Kuszelewicz 

The Air

New York reminded me today why I loved living here again. The summer’s grime had just enough raw winter nights to make the streets feel clean again and the air was nippy, and honest. I love this place.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what holidays mean for people in their early twenties without children, and in the midst of fighting for their dream jobs, or creating something they are proud of. It’s a bizarre time of self-evaluation. Today, over tea and the best treats at Mansion Lauduree’ Soho, it was all about dressing for comfort. A best friend passed down this vintage PJ suit (CatID Kerrin), and I truly could not love it more. I think New York almost forces you to mix elements of clothing, maybe that one would not first think of as workable for a look. Sneakers have become such a phenomenon, but such a key part in my surviving actual walking in the city, and they really take nothing away from you’re outfit, (if anything the element of practicality is sexy).  XXX C

Re|Create My Look 

Full Look Sold on Net-a-Porter: leather Vanz, Lanvin pearls, T by Alexander Wang tank, Acne pant, Self Service Magazine 

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