One of my favorite trends this winter is the pink coat. It comes in all shapes, sizes, and shades, but my preferred style was the oversized bubblegum look. It’s such a retro, ’50s concept but when styled with contemporary trends it makes for a cool mashup. I kept my look simple with a plain white…Read More
Archives for December 2014
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from Trends and Tolstoy! Whatever you celebrate and wherever you are, I hope you spend the next week with good food, people you love, and a stylish holiday ensemble. We’ll be back on Sunday to recap the week’s events in full fledged instagram detail. Enjoy! Photo by Jenni Heller.
I Woke Up Like This
Sometimes you just need a little Beyoncé. I’ve been obsessing over this sweatshirt since her last album came out and I finally got my hands on one. I styled it with leather and fur because you have to pull out all the stops for a Yoncé inspired ensemble. Sweatshirt: c/o OASAP (available here), Leggings: Forever21,…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) All black outfit featuring my new mink hat. 2) Sunday morning paradise. 3) Glamorous loungewear for a lazy afternoon. 4) Gorgeous ring courtesy of Trendy Jewels. 5) Maple ginger salmon that I actually cooked. 6) Feeling mischievous in front of Jason Middlebrook’s Tread Lightly at the MFA.
Name of the Game
The name of the game is versatility. Now more than ever I’m reaching for easy, comfortable pieces that I can wear many different ways dressed up or down. Sure I still find time for fascinators and tutus, but on a day-to-day basis I’m valuing versatility more and more. This shirt is exactly the kind of piece…Read More
Face Off
You guys know I love a quirky print, and this stained glass dress is one of my favorites. I call it my “art history” dress because so much of my art history study has centered around religious artworks. The last time I wore this dress was at Notre Dame. Yesterday I took it for a spin…Read More