I found this gem of a coat at Goodwill and with a little TLC (a wash and some button reinforcement) it’s good as new. I’m partial to long, wool coats in the winter as opposed to the puffy ones most people prefer. These feel a little more elegant to me and the length helps break…Read More
Fur Hat
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A sneak peak of tomorrow’s flamenco-inspired outfit. 2) Currently reading You Can’t Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson. 3) Tea and crosswords on a cold day. 4) Work flow. 5) I found this 100% wool coat at Goodwill for only $20! 6) Have you read about the Seaport’s latest artwork?
Мать Россия
The Russian heroines of my favorite novels are elegant, seductive, and intelligent. And a little insane. I designed this look around the idea of a femme fatale with a penchant for fur and mysticism. Last weekend I was reunited with my dear friend the ultra-talented Rebecca Gatto (formerly Isenhart). In addition to creative partners, Rebecca and I…Read More
Leo Tolstoy
I’m so excited to announce the first post of an exciting new series: The Authors. This series will feature outfits inspired by my favorite writers. I’ve styled them very specifically to express the personal history and passions of my literary role models. Fittingly we’re starting with the love of my life, Leo Tolstoy. Count Lev…Read More
Let It Snow
Winter has finally hit Boston and although I don’t love the -2 temperatures, the snow can be very pretty. We’ve had a few light dustings so far and it’s allowed me to break out some classic winter pieces. This outfit features a vintage mink hat I found at the SoWa Vintage Market. I paired it…Read More
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.