I believe the children are the future, so was super excited when Leia Mandeville of FIT’s Black Retail Action Group invited me to speak to undergrads about my fashionable experiences:

It was great fun to take a look back at my career, and also offer nuggets of knowledge to the next generation of industry insiders.



I’ve been alllll about spring, even though the weather here in New York demands otherwise. At any rate, I slipped on a full Topshop look, including a knit metallic flecked peach sweater and a matching Premium Silk Shimmer pleated dip hem skirt:


I’m really feeling the pastel trend!
I completed the look with my new Stuart Weitzman Capsize Mary Jane Pumps in Blush Pink, and picked up on the shoe’s silver accents with vintage white sunglasses and silver leather hoops by Seville Michelle Anastos (who we wrote about here).

I threw my ipad, iphone, and other particulars in my summer Stella McCartney Falabella Tote (it’s a little busted by now).

And voilà!
Afterwards, I popped by La Bottega to nosh, blog a bit, and comb through lots of wonderful comments:

And there you have it.

What do you think?
Photos by Dario Calmese.
*Many thanks, again, to the students at FIT for inviting me.

You’re the bomb!
*Outfit Deets:

Peach Sweater & Pleated Shimmer Skirt, Topshop. Earrings, Seville Michelle Anastos. Mary Janes, Stuart Weitzman. Crystal Angel Wing Necklace, CC Skye. Bag, Stella McCartney. Gloss, Pink Lemonade by MAC.

61 thoughts on “Claire’s Life: My Talk at FIT with B.R.A.G (The Black Retail Action Group)”

  17. Claire please share the secret to your fab legs!!! I need to get on the Claires work out plan asap!!!

  22. Claire, of course you look gorgeous (wouldn’t expect anything else from you”. Think I am going to have to get those capsize Mary Janes in mint.

  24. Claire…YOU BETTA WERK!!!!! Your looks put sooo many of these celebrities to shame. I love the entire outfit! 10’s across the board, honey!

  27. AWWWW!!! I <3 the outfit!!! too cute for words! I see you have your trusty bag and SW capped shoe! love it! you ceased the moment (I'm a brooklynite and still wearing a jacket :( lol).

  28. That is a great outfit. Perfectly put together. I am always looking for businesswear that is not a suit, so this is a great altnernative.

  31. Claire, you look amazing! You’ve inspired me to go ahead and try the pastel trend. Keep up the awesome work!

  32. claire, i love you. you look great as usual i love everything about the look. my obsession is actually with your hair, i’m kind of in love with the color is perfect on you

  37. Claire you lost a good bit of weight. You look really good. I think you know it too. lol

  38. what a great opportunity to both speak and be a listener!
    &
    You looked absolutely FAB doing it!
    Congrats to you!

  41. I LUV different textures of the same color. and i LUV dem green boots ya girl had on! #killinTheGame

  42. Ok, I would like to put in an order for those shoes and that gorgeous skirt. Oh, and can I also get those legs please!!!! Claire, you look fabulous!! This outfit has made me excited that it’s spring!!

  45. Kudos for wearing my babies! capsize mary jane pumps. I wore mine for Easter. You look too cute claire!

  46. Wow! That’s all I gotta say. Love, love your pastel skirt from Topshop! Ignore the haters Claire you are a TRUE fashionista!

  47. I really love the skirt and shoes, however, I wish it had been paired with a different top and purse. I think the classic small quilted Chanel purse with the chain strap would have been great. I just think the bag worn was way too bulky for such a light,flowy,ladylike ensemble.

  49. Love it Claire. That is what I call style and class. Ladies take note! Keep up the good work Claire because you are the bomb. Bisous!

  51. I agree with Ms Vixon, you look great Claire. I’m considering dying my hair too now :-O

    I really like how you stand out in the picture with all the students. You look radiant there.

  52. WERK!!! I was in Topshop Saturday and fell in love with those skirts!!!

    You did that…and can I have your leg work out routine! LOL *But serious*

  54. Claire please make me over. I am in a fashion rut. I wish I can put things together like this! URGH! You look great :)

  56. So thrilled that you came !! I look up to you and you were so down to earth! And..of course you looked FAB in person (as you do on the site ) :)

  60. OMG!! Thats so amazing! Way to go Claire!! And thumbs up to my girl Lea!! Congrats girl, this is Necia from Capsule Men show A/W 2012. Your doing amazing. . .hope to see you at another event next fashion season!!! =)

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