Artist Steve Locke is not afraid of handling delicate subject matter. In fact, he relishes the opportunity to bring the dark secrets of human history to light. In his collaborative exhibitions Family Pictures at Gallery Kayafas and The School of Love at Samsøn, he confronts violence, racism, and identity with controlled expertise. He reminds Boston,…Read More
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In Bloom
I’m in love with this jacket, the leather and tweed make a perfect balance of textures to keep what could have been a boring neutral coat interesting. Anything with contrast sleeves is a must (unless we’re talking baseball tees). I paired the jacket with an all black outfit and picked up some flowers in the…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A new haircut from Viselli Santoro. 2) Pink roses to brighten up a rainy day. 3) My latest vintage score at SoWa. 4) Some weekend reading at the MFA. 5) Had a blast at the Shop & Shoot event at Savas Studios. 6) New babies from Fetysh Shoes. Today is my 21st birthday! Follow my Instagram @trendsandtolstoy to see the celebration.
SoWa Vintage Market
Since leaving the South End I’ve been back almost every Sunday for the one event that I just can’t get enough of – the SoWa Vintage Market. Every week a whole block of Harrison street is filled with artists, farmers, crafters, food trucks, and vintage sellers. It’s the only European-style open air market in Boston and it’s…Read More
Adieu South End
For the past eight months I’ve been living in the South End on a block full of beautiful brownstones. The apartment was in need of some serious repairs, but in that “charming” kind of way, and I loved it despite the splintering wood floors and drafty windows. But now I’m moving onto bigger and better…Read More