My dog Coco has made many appearances on the blog, mostly in Sunday Snapshots, and I thought it was high time she got the serious exposure she deserves. Like any good fashionable duo, we have matching tutus and the attitude to go with it. After all, she is named after Coco Chanel. My tutu: Goodwill,…Read More
Lookbook
Bathing Beauty
I’m no Botticelli Venus emerging from the half shell but I do know swimwear and the final installment of the Swimsuit Series is a retro look. I love the high waisted style and you can’t go wrong with red and white polka dots. This is a nice compromise between a bikini and a one piece, it still has…Read More
Let’s Get Glam
Next up in the Swimsuit Series we’re taking things from athletic to glamorous. Let’s be real, that’s my preferred aesthetic. I love this suit, the cut-outs are interesting but it’s still comfortable to lounge in. A pair of heels and a sheer coverup takes this look from poolside to runway in seconds flat. Just like the…Read More
Festival Friday
Admittedly I haven’t been to any music festivals this summer, but I have been pretty into festival fashion. I picked up these pants at Forever21 because they’re basically an excuse to wear pajamas in public. Actually I think they are pajamas, but they double as cool, wrapped pants perfect for a breezy day. I paired…Read More
Here Comes the Sun
To ring out August and make the most of our last few weeks of summer, I’m showing a Swimsuit Series here on Trends and Tolstoy. Over the next week I’ll be showing you three different styles of swimsuits and coverups, and how to take the look from the pool to the street in one easy…Read More
The Natural Look
I’ve made it very clear that my preferred neutral is black, but something about this brown, suede dress caught my attention. I found it at TJ Maxx for only $20 but it looks so expensive. I think it’ll be very chic in the fall with some boots and a leather jacket. In the meantime I’m…Read More