I was lucky enough to cover the Boston Women’s March for The Bay State Banner last weekend. Over 175,000 people came out in support of unity, equality, and human decency. It was an incredible, powerful event. here’s a snippet of my article on how art inspired and energized the crowd. The arts came out in…Read More
Feminist
Cindy Sherman
As the first two creatives featured in the Artist Series were men (Francisco Goya and Hiro) I felt it was high time to introduce a lady. Cindy Sherman is an American, feminist photographer best known for her conceptual portraits made to look like film stills. Some of Sherman’s most compelling work involves her dressing up…Read More
Simone de Beauvoir
For the final installment of The Authors (for now) I’m featuring French writer and feminist Simone de Beauvoir. Writer of the groundbreaking text The Second Sex, she was an advocate for women’s rights and sexual emancipation from 1908-1986. Ironically, although she discounted clothing and makeup in her writings, she always wore her hair perfectly styled and…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Soft serve on one of the last days of the warm weather. 2) The perfect new fall heels. 3) Celebrating National Coffee Day. 4) Made my first apple pie of the season. 5) Late night phone calls. 6) Important reads for everyone.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Mixing masculine and feminine with a white button down and red lips. 2) Welcome to March! Finally spring is in sight. 3) Breaking down that glass ceiling one pane at a time. 4) The latest Art New England issue is out, get it at a newsstand near you! 5) Feeling playful with my wardrobe as Boston slowly thaws. 6) A little morning…Read More
Gifts for the Stylish Intellectual
In keeping with the Trends and Tolstoy theme of fashion and intelligence, this year’s holiday gift guide features gifts for all the stylish intellectuals in your life. As one of them I advise you to avoid books, it gets too tricky with translations and editions, and pick one of these whimsical options instead. For the…Read More