I LOVE Christmas. Gift giving, holiday outfits, decorations, the whole kit and caboodle. With just a week before the big day I have all my presents set and outfits planned. This look is one of my go-tos for holiday parties. It’s festive and appropriate for most situations, plus it’s super comfortable. I can swap the…Read More
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Happy Halloween
I’m usually not much for Halloween, but when Goodwill challenged me to make a costume from finds at their store, I couldn’t resist. I put together three different Halloween looks inspired by powerful women. The first is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court Justice who has reached internet fame over the last few years. Politics…Read More
Happy New Year!
2017 was quite a ride. I overhauled Trends and Tolstoy, added a travel section, and went on over 25 trips creating content for it. I left my corporate job to freelance full time and have grown as a journalist and a marketer in the process. I went on a ten mile hike up a mountain…Read More
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating at this time of year. I wish you all cozy knits, warm drinks, and quality time with loved ones today, and every day. Enjoy the oversized sweaters and guilt-free goodies while you can, because tomorrow we start planning our New Years outfits!
Holidays with Macy’s
A third of the way through December, and my holiday shopping is in full swing. Last week I stopped in at Macy’s to pick up a few gifts. In the age of hip boutiques, I still like shopping at department stores. Everything’s in one easy place and they’re almost always having sales and offering coupons….Read More
Gift Guide: Mother’s Day
My mom was always giving when I grew up. From cookies and handmade costumes to elaborate play sets and unending support. Everything she did was to give her kids the life she couldn’t have. And though I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to repay her, I want to spoil her properly on Mother’s Day….Read More