Claire’s blog, “The View from Here” is approximately 2 years old and was created by a stylish girl because, in her own words, “you don’t have to be stupid or shallow to take an interest in what you wear”. Claire is a student at Oxford and writes with arefreshing sense of familiarity all appreciaters of fashion can enjoy. I’ve asked Claire a few questions about her blog, style and aspirations here:

1. Why blog about fashion?

I started when I started reading other blogs and wanted to comment. I keep on blogging because I find it interesting to read other, “normal” people’s takes on fashion, so if I enjoy that, then other people might enjoy reading my blog.

2. What is the most timeless item of clothing you own?

Hmm tough one! Possibly my green cocktail dress, I can’t see it ever dating.

3. What is/has been your favourite fashion event?

I’ve had a super-fun pampering evening courtesy of Aussie hair care. Read about it in the “Aussie Pampering Session” blog post

4. Does style run in your family? Who is your most fashionable family member/friend?

Style only really goes in the female side of the family!! My Mum is pretty stylish and has some great staples (she used to be a stiletto queen) and apparently my Grandma was also a shoe fiend in the day!

5. Have you ever worked with any designers? If not, who would be your dream match?

I’ve never worked with any designers but I’d love to work with King Karl, because I’d love to see his creative process, or with Jean-Pierre Braganza because I love the sculptural clothes he makes.

6. If you created your own collection, what item would you work on first?

The shoes. Easily, the shoes!!

7. What’s in your handbag?

I’m super organised, so diary, umbrella, sun cream, phone, purse, keys, oyster card, lunch box, tissues, red lipstick (just in case I have to go out formally in the evening)

8. What’s your oldest clothes item?

Thing I bought from new – black, velvet H&M blazer (approx 6 years ago). Vintage item – red sequinned gown, I think from the 1980s.

9. What’s the funniest/strangest/best comment you ever got on your blog?

I love comments like “That outfit makes you look awesome!”. It just gives me a little flutter of happiness!!!

10. Finish the sentence – “The best thing about my style is…”

“…I vary what I wear alll the time and don’t feel consigned to a single style!”