Claire Hastings

Designer, Writer

Australia

Claire Hastings is a style writer. She has been writing as long as she can remember, and she is very passionate about fashion, art, aesthetics, travel and different cultures.

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The Extravagant
11/21/2016
Make It Preppy Yet Vintage

For some time in the modern fashion world, it seems that preppy and vintage styles have been considered as complete opposites.

Kelly Thompson
02/10/2017
Embrace the Biker's Style

An article by Claire HastingsFor as long as I can remember, I have been a free-spirited girl. I loved running around and never cared too much about 'rules'. I live life my way and always strive to be the most honest version of myself.

In-spirelsmagazine
11/21/2016
#Lifestyle | The Secrets of Aussie Style and Aesthetics

Oh Australia; the great southern land of everything surprising and extraordinary. The seasons are opposite of those in the northern hemisphere (the US and Europe), so the white Christmas is not a familiar concept. The country is home to more than 100 venomous snake species and many other dangerous animals, such as box jellyfish, bull shark and Sydney funnel web spider.

OCM Blog
01/06/2017
College Fashion Inspiration: Brisbane Street Style

On the right side of Australia, 732km north of Sydney, you will find beautiful Brisbane: The city of young (even though it is one of the oldest cities in Australia). Brisbane has a rich urban culture, with many college students and so much positive energy.

Ripped
02/04/2016
Best Ways to Cook Your Veggies for the Most Nutrition -

Whether you are a herbivore or an omnivore, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is an inevitable part of doctor's orders. High in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fatty acids, plant crops can be served in a number of ways - but do you know which preparation techniques will get you the best out of...

The Bikini Society
01/31/2017
How to Look Good in a Bikini at Any Age - The Bikini Society

Relaxing travels, lounging on a beach and enjoying life in general is something we all appreciate regardless of age. Still, social and aesthetic norms can sometimes create an unjustified obstacle when it comes to your desire to soak up the sun, while reading a good book under a palm tree.

Madfash
Perspective | Five Influential Designers of 2017

2016 saw a year dominated by celebrity fashion, designers such as Kanye and Rihanna have definitely had something to say on fashion! And if you're a 90's child, you've probably seen clothing pieces that reminded you of that era. My favourite were the color choices: vivid and accented colors which sent a strong message, now shifted to a bold greenery shade.

This Life Is Golden
01/10/2017
Enter Into The Magical World Of Lace

Now this is the tricky part. A fine lace can make you look like a million bucks, but a synthetic one may just have the opposite effect. Here's how to achieve the million-dollar look using the lace you deserve: Less is better - Lace already draws a great deal of attention to itself - which is why keeping your lace accents to a minimum is key to achieving an elegant look.

Hue Knew It
01/20/2017
GREENERY: How to Rock Pantone's Color of 2017

Get inspired by this all-you-need guide to incorporating Greenery, Pantone's Color of the Year into your 2017 wardrobe. And the flattering title " Pantone Color of the year" goes to... Greenery! Pantone announced their favorite color for the year to come and brought confusion among designers, bloggers, and fashionistas all over the world.