I bought this skirt a year ago and it’s been sitting in my closet ever since. There’s not much that can sartorially scare me (hello, leather catsuit) but this full length plastic skirt had me intimidated. It’s straight plastic. Not pleather, not plastic masquerading as anything else, plastic. I bought it because it was an…Read More
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Bite Me
As a result of Halloween fast approaching and my friends bullying me into watching Buffy I’ve had a vampire inspired shoot on the brain lately. I didn’t want to go all out (fangs aren’t so flattering) but I took inspiration from the dark and seductive vibe that vampires are always associated with. And for the…Read More
Stay-in Season
This week has been rainy and chilly just about every day, a sure sign of the winter to come. When the weather gets like this I like to take advantage by snuggling up with a good book. Sometimes a lazy, rainy day in with Nabokov is just what I need to get back on my…Read More
New England Fall
I’ve traveled quite a bit and seen a lot of amazing things, but nothing quite compares to New England in the fall. As a born-and-bred New Englander the fall is my favorite time of year. The air gets crisp, the sweaters come out, the leaves change color, and everything just feels alive. I went apple…Read More
Smoke and Mirrors
When I want to go casual I usually stick to comfortable pieces in neutral colors. My go-to leather jacket is an obvious choice, and here I paired it with a metallic sweater for some extra textural interest. The leggings keep the outfit comfortable while the red lip adds some spice. I love how such a…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