"I never wanted to be 'in fashion.' Because if you are 'in fashion' then you can always be out."

-Ralph Lauren

Said perfectly. Hense my reason for never following trends. I know what works for me and I stick to it. I find that a much less fickle and much more eloquent mode of expression. Of course one's style will be influenced and inspired differently over time and will be changed and molded as such, but the roots should stay the same.

Therefore, I have a few essentials. Some pieces are untroubled by the sands of time; ever confident, ever relevant.

Brogues. The talisman of the shoe catalogue has traveled from 19th century Ireland to 21st century America with ease. They work with a suit or jeans or shorts. They work with a guy or a girl. Their versatility leads directly to their perpetuity.

A Blue Blazer. Every man (and woman, in my opinion), should own a perfect-fitting blue blazer. Pick a classic lapel, nothing too affected, and you'll be happy to wear it in the summer on the beach or in the winter with a sweater for years and years to come.

The Trench. A proper-fitting trench coat can't lead you astray. Whether its pouring down buckets or there's just a bit of a chill, the unisexual appeal of the trench makes it a timeless classic.

Cords. I love some good corduroys. Neither Holden Caulfield nor Ferris Bueller (two guys who I imagine loved corduroys) would look out of place wearing a pair of their cords today. Lighter in the summer or heavier in winter, the everlasting appeal of the corduroy pants will never be lost on me.

It is my goal to, in ten years, look back at what I'm wearing now and not be mortified. By sticking to what I know and what I love, I think this can be achieved.

Always live in the now. But when it comes to what you wear, live the present with a view from the future.

Song of the week.

Newest Obsession

It's been a typical Sunday night,  one eye on the array of tabs building up on my Safari browser, the other on a TV show I can't name...when finally I found something that made me turn down the volume, and maximize my internet browser -

It took me a loud gunshot blast from the un-known show playing on my TV, and my iTunes icon to start bouncing up and down to finally snap-out of this heavenly daze of at least half an hour of endlessly scrolling down the page...each post even more unique and inventive than the next. 


Click on the link above to check it out ^

UNIQLO

Grand Opening Today of UNIQLO In NYC

34th St Between 5th & 6th

Worth the wait! Over a thousand people packed into this three story store.

$9.90 Skinny Jeans such a steal. If you're in the area you gotta check it out.

Icon.

My fashion icon is John F. Kennedy.

Despite most of the fashion attention going to his Missus, the President was a true style legend in his own right. Best captured when sailing off the coast of Hyannis Port, JFK illustrated the essence of effortless prep style. This man was not only an innovator in the Oval Office, he was a trendsetter on the coast of Massachusetts. The crew neck sweaters, the madras shorts, the polos, the khakis; JFK embodied classic, casual Ivy style.

I believe everyone should have their own unique fashion icon. Much can be gleaned about a person by whom they find to be most stylistically intriguing throughout the canon of fashion iconography. I feel that it reflects one not only sartorially, but characteristically. It projects one's inspiration and one's gauge. It is a vision into one's journey via their reference and ambition.

JFK has been my hero for as long as I can remember. But only recently have I wanted to walk in his footsteps for not just how he traveled, but for what he was traveling in.

Song of the week.

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on a rainy day

Gloomy, wet weather here.. Once again. (Seriously, it's about time for the sun to pay me a visit..) And on top of trying to tame my already-bad-enough morning-bed-hair, I've had to spend an extra 15 minutes preparing my luscious locks for a treacherous fight against humidity..! And fifteen minutes is sacred, especially when you're at boarding school.

So, for everyone who's out there battling this yucky weather, tune in for some great weather-proof outfit ideas. (I mean, who said that you can't look your best on a rainy day?)

And my personal favorite..?

+ You can find this entire look right here :)

(Creds to Madewell!)

Wishing for a warm and sunny day,

Claudd xx

Rock 'em, Sock 'em

Socks.

What can you say? They keep your feet warm.

They keep your feet... uhm... supported?

They keep your feet... er... uhm... sanitary?

...Is that a weird observation?

...Well nothing says pure elegance and enchanting glamour like a pair of sanitary feet!

...Look, I don't know.

I, however, do know that socks are a fantastic subtle mode of expression. Having been enlightened to the joys of socks only recently, I have amassed quite an impressive sock collection over the past 6 months or so. I am a big fan of the bright-colored socks, slightly rolled jeans look. Paired with some nice wingtips, loafers, or boots, you can't beat it.

Colored socks with a suit are great as well.

Bright-colored solid, striped, argyle, or other patterns like dogtooth are all go for launch in my opinion.

So now you can wear great-looking socks to keep your feet nice and... sanitary...

Ok I'll stop.

On Our Radar October

From left to right...

1.Bronze Oversized Clutch 

2. DV by Dolce Vita Heeled Ankle Boots

3. Pintuck Leather Biker Jacket

4. Victorian Era Cross Cameo Necklace

5. Wilfred Seraphine Blouse in Rattler

Hi there! This is Claudia, signing in from a tiny, little town in the corner of New Jersey. Trend- surfing and blogging are just one the many things I love to do in my free time. When I'm not scrimmaging through the internet looking for cute accessories and clothes, I'm usually out enjoying my life here at boarding school! Having lived in several different countries around the globe, I've constantly been inspired by various trends, cultures, and people in the world of fashion. Whether its a pair of new shades, or a cozy winter jacket, I'm always there to check it out! These are just a few items currently residing on my F/W 2011 wish-list, take a look!

A beautiful mini fur vest

(a definite must-have for this fall.)

An oversized sweater

(that you can pair with a pair of worn-in cigarette jeans)

Bootieees!! yay!

(to rock with an unbalanced skirt and chunky jewelry, perhaps?)

I should probably get back to the pile of homework sitting on my desk before it's too late...! But, feel free to check out my personal tumblr to get a better sense of what I'm all about!:) later!

xx Claudd

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Shopping Hot Spot

Chicago, Illinois- Michigan Avenue better known as the Magnificent Mile, where the streets are lined with some of the best shopping from designers like Chanel to Forever 21. A must see for the fashionista in you.

Steve Jobs

Chicago, Illinois.  This morning I glanced at the apple store from down the block the vigils were hard to miss. A sea of people gathered, paying tribute to a man. A man with a vision, Steve Jobs the creator of Apple died yesterday. All it took was a dream and the drive he certainly had in him. I took a closer look, green apples, flowers, cards and hand written notes all amongst the things neatly placed to honor this man by complete strangers. Simply because they felt touched by this mans inventions, that changed the way we all live today. He will be missed, rest in peace Steve Jobs.