Earlier this month I visited a childhood friend in London and we decided to pop over to Portugal for the weekend. I always try to maximize my overseas travel with side trips like this. It’s so much easier to jump around once you’re already in Europe. Lisbon is a charming city with a fascinating historical…Read More
Thrifting
Radio City
I love using menswear items in my wardrobe, so when I saw this oversized blazer I knew I could do something with it. Picked up at a thrift store for $10, I turned the blazer into a dress. It’s got a very ’80s vibe to it but I think with black booties, a red lip,…Read More
The Everyday Tutu
Most of my tutu ensembles err on the formal side (here, here, here) but I wanted to style one for more everyday purposes. To be fair, most people wouldn’t look at this outfit and think “I should wear that to the office on Tuesday,” but hey, that’s what makes me Trends and Tolstoy. I toned…Read More
Thrifting 101
I do a lot of thrifting, and I often get asked how I find such great pieces at thrift and consignment stores. Here are three basic tips to maximize your thrifting experience. 1 – Do Your Homework Before you head out, do some research. A very common mistake is thinking that thrift stores and consignment…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A gorgeous vintage pillbox hat I’ve started restoring. Look for the DIY on the blog next week. 2) Some amazing yard sale finds that I can’t wait to spruce up. 3) My feature in the NH Sunday News last week! See the story here. 4) Prime seating at the Barnes and Noble cafe – right near the Russian…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
Happy Mother’s day to all the fantastic moms out there, but in particular to my amazing, fashionable, wonderful mother, the original Celina! From left to right: 1) Coco’s weekly glamour shot, Vogue worthy as always. 2) Some amazing new shoes from Steve Madden, easily my favorite pair. 3) A teal sunhat I wore for a recent photo shoot. 4) Late night snacks…Read More