Six years ago today I sat down and tentatively penned my first post for Trends and Tolstoy. 12 countries, hundreds of books, and countless glasses of champagne later, I’m a better person for it. Writing this blog has helped me pursue and discover my passions, and has allowed me (through lots of hard work and…Read More
Creative
DIY: Gold Skull Vase
Now that I’ve moved into a more functional apartment (photos to come), I’ve been getting back to my creative projects. For some time I’ve been wanting a decorative gold skull, the perfect balance between my love of all things existential and my love of all things pretty. Unfortunately, real sculpture pieces like that can get…Read More
Outside the Box
I approach every article of clothing with an open mind. It’s a strategy that has worked well both in thrifting and regular shopping. If you just look at a dress as a dress then that’s all it’ll ever be. The best way to be creative with your wardrobe is to think outside the box. One…Read More
Creative Control
Ordering online can be a hit-or-miss game. And the only snag with the overseas retailers that I’m so fond of is that it’s usually not worth it to return things. So I have to get a little creative once in a while. I ordered this blazer from OASAP a few weeks ago. When it arrived…Read More