From left to right: 1) My favorite designs at the Luke Aaron show. 2) Gorgeous gowns from Candice Wu. 3) Hanging with some blogger friends at Emerging Trends. 4) The Boston En Vogue Modern Elegance show. 5) A sneak preview of the Goya: Order and Disorder show at the MFA. Opens to the public today! 6) Me with the incredibly talented Candice Wu.
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One of a Kind
I love to wear one-of-a-kind pieces. There’s something really gratifying about wearing something fabulous that no one else has. I usually achieve that by thrifting and shopping at vintage markets but last week I did it with a hot flame and a hunk of metal. I was fortunate enough to attend a jewelry making class…Read More
Luke Aaron S/S 2015
Last night I attended the Luke Aaron S/S 2015 installation. It was a spectacular show, featuring neutral, elegant, and structured designs. The Union Club was the perfect classic backdrop to a stunning set of looks. How stunning is this chevron, t-halter dress? The metallic belt gives it just the right amount of sparkle. This was…Read More
Boston En Vogue: Modern Elegance
It’s that time of year again! Boston Fashion Week is upon us and you can find all my coverage of the shows and events right here on Trends and Tolstoy. Last night I attended the Boston En Vogue Modern Elegance show at Bijou. It was an extensive presentation of both womenswear and menswear (!!) from…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) New haircut courtesy of Viselli Santoro salon. Thanks ladies! 2) I welded these rings in a class at Stonybrook Fine Arts. 3) A sneak preview of the Fiber exhibit at the ICA Boston. 4) Starting my fine arts collection with this etching by Russian artist Irina Makoveeva. 5) Little Celina knew to glam up her overalls with chic accessories….Read More
Stonybrook Fine Arts
Last week Anne Sasser hosted a 16th birthday party at Stonybrook Fine Arts in Jamaica Plain. After the party each girl left with a cute little critter to remember the evening by. The twist? They welded those critters themselves. Stonybrook Fine Arts is a school that offers instruction and resources in jewelry making, welding, metal casting,…Read More