Haven: Sanctuary of Style

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Instagram: @Havenstyle Twitter: @Havenstyle Pinterest: Haven: Sanctuary of Style In the fall of 2006, Claudia Robertson Fowler's dream became a reality with the unveiling of her clothing and home boutique, Haven: Sanctuary of Style. This dream was the logical next leap in her illustrious career in the styling business. Claudia's eye for design and style came at a young age when she used to put her own touches on clothes that she did not feel were spunky enough for her 7-year-old wardrobe. "As a young girl, no matter what I was playing with my friends, I would create a "look" for that situation. Rollerskating required a leotard, fluffy skirt, and the perfect hair accessory. The garage even had to be set up like a roller rink. I loved to dress in the unexpected. I would sport corduroy pants in the summer and swim trunks in the winter with a scarf and sweater. My favorite pants were a pair of Hawaiian print corduroys with huge flares. When that trend went away, I cut them off to micro short- short cutoffs." This passion for clothes led her to earn her degree in Fashion Merchandising from Louisiana Tech University. After a few years as a buyer for several major department stores, Claudia decided she wanted more creative control over the styles she represented and opened two boutiques in Louisiana, one that catered to fashion-forward women and another that carried stylish European lines for children. Eight years later, Claudia moved to Nashville with her fam