What do you do when you're not blogging? What is your job?

Claudia: Actually, I've been blogging full-time! It works out perfectly since I travel a lot, bouncing between my home cities, NYC and Rome.

How would you describe your personal style?

Claudia: Labels are hard, especially because I know I'm not a "purist" and don't strictly adhere to any one particular style subculture. But I love the '70s and the '90s, and I'm strongly influenced by bohemian, goth, and grunge styles.

What label(s)/store(s) do you favor?

Claudia: I love to support small vintage shops, artisans, and indie designers/small businesses. But I'm also a dedicated long-time Urban Outfitters shopper, though I am careful not to break the bank. It's important to me to remain wise when I spend my money.

What are you currently grooving to?

Claudia: My taste in music is so vast and eclectic that it borders on impractical! Especially when I grow bored of what's on my iPod (like now). So when that happens, I just put Fleetwood Mac and Goldfrapp on repeat.

How are you able to stay fashionable without spending a lot of $$? What are your tips and where do you shop?

Claudia: I almost never buy things full whack: I swear by sales! It's so rewarding to find a piece I like at a price that is kind to my wallet. I never throw anything away. I love to go shopping in my own closet as well as raid the closet of family members. I almost never fall prey to impulse buys.

A woman's most beautiful feature is her:

Claudia: Her self-confidence and inner strength.

One trend you would like to never see again is:

Claudia: Militant dress-down trends that were popular during my teen years. I remember it was almost taboo to dress up a little and wear anything other than jeans, sweats, and sneakers- how boring and rigid! Wear what you want when you want. That's my motto!

People would be surprised to know that I...

Claudia: Speak 4 languages: I grew up bilingual, Italian-English, and I also speak Arabic and Spanish. I collect Cabbage Patch Kids and Hello Kitty things, and I am a devout fantasy/sci-fi nerd.

What's your latest obsession?

Claudia: Tumblr, inspiration blogs, my Nikon, imperfect vintage photography, vampy lipstick, the 1970s and 1990s, velvet, and John Lennon sunglasses

Your most prized possession?

Claudia: That's a hard one! I grow attached to things, especially my books, my wardrobe, and my dolls (yes you read that correctly). If I wanted to give a "normal" answer, I'd say my unicorn cameo ring. If I wanted to give an "honest" answer, I'd say my first ever Cabbage Patch Kid named Shnooks.

In your opinion, every woman should own:

Claudia: Her own personal style! I find that many women all too frequently worry what others think and allow that to influence them when building a wardrobe. I think it's important to encourage women to trust what they like best because as long as you like it, you'll look good in it.