60 Degree New York Black Friday

|...Chunky, Affordable, Off the Shoulder Knits|

Black Friday shopping has never really been my thing. So I spent this Black Friday having coffee in the East Village with friends, in the sun, outside of my favorite cafe, 9th Street Espresso. It was 64 degrees here in the East Village, and a really quiet day in the city. I always wonder where everyone is when the city is so quiet. It feels surreal. This was my first Thanksgiving away from my family, and a few close friends and I went to a loft party in Soho. There were floor to ceiling windows that you walked through to get out to the huge fire escape, that overlooked Greene Street, with a perfect view of freedom tower. We laughed all night, enjoyed each other, and really realized how lucky we all are to being growing and dreaming in the best city in the world.  

Peace & Love, Claire 

Pixie Market Sweater, AG Alexa Chung Denim Skirt, Missoni Converse Slides

Simple Way to Style This Seasons Staple; The Bomber Jacket

|...Pondering Sunday's Sentiments|

If street style picked it's favorite item last season, I think it's safe to say that was the bomber jacket! From show to show all the "cool girls" were sporting their vintage inspired bombers in wild colors and prints, almost instantly sparking a new trend. The latina in me wants to wear my gold hoops, slick my baby hair down, and put some clear lip gloss on, (haha) but for now I'll keep that as secret apartment behavior, as I blast old school Ashanti, and slip back to being 15 again. Sunday is for good coffee, even more smiles, and fresh air. Peace&Love, Claire  

Nasty Gal Bomber, Rag&Bone Skirt, Chanel Bucket Bag, Alexander Wang Leather Bra Top, Urban Outfitters Necklaces 

(Shop this olive green baby bomber jacket! )

Her Smile Could Light A Thousand Moonless Nights

|... In Love with Love| 

4. Siempre

To be that calm, he always made it seem like everything was okay, or maybe everything was for him. He was always simpler than she was. He tried not to fall for a wanderer, but her eyes were electric, her laugh infectious, and her smile, well her smile could light a thousand moonless nights.

Peace&Love, Claire  

Redone Jeans, Pixie Market Top, H&M Leather, ChuckII Sneakers

Overcast Afternoons; A Favorite Gingham Top

|...Storm Chasing|

I love storms. I always have. My Dad growing up would make me go outside in the craziest weather to watch the clouds and the light after the storm passed and moved. I love him for that. Seeing nature, and watching the world act in it's uncontrolled state, is part of understanding you're own place in it.

Pixie Market is always a fun go to online shop that I love to frequent! It's a get it while it's hot place, because the good stuff usually sells out in a few hours after posting. I recommend checking it out! I first pictured this top with a high waisted black bikini bottom, a straw hat, and the French Riviera, (very Bardot esque), but I am currently in overcast NYC, and thought leather leggings & moto boots was a more practical option! I'll be dreaming of my toes in the sand!   

Peace&Love, Claire 

Pixie Market Top, The Row Leather Pants, Chanel Bag, Celine Sunnies, Zara Moto Boots

Just Keep Dreaming

|...Where The Ocean Touches The Sky|

Let me dream every day, and every night like it were my last.

Gloucester MA

Vintage Fur Coat, H&M Pants, PLAY Converse, Acne Studios Scarf, My dog. 

Acne Studios Scarf 

Mud Park East Village

|...Putting It All Together|

I haven't had my usual cadence for writing lately. 
I've been trying to focus, and enjoy moments as they happen, but sometimes reflection can feel like an ending to the whirlwind that is my life right now. Nostalgia, or self reflection, usually comes at the close of something wonderful, or horrible.
In my attempt to understand all the complexities of, work, love, travel, and save these precious memories and feelings, I need to remember to give myself time, during adventures, to sit with my thoughts. Not feel that any given idea, or dream, is unable to develop and change as time passes, but rather understand that they should, as I continue to grow and learn.

Putting it all together with some of NYCs best coffee at Mud.
Peace&Love Claire

Vince Leather Leggings, Converse + Missoni, H&M Sweatshirt, Alexander Wang Backpack, Celine Sunglasses.

Missoni Converse