For those of you who don’t follow my Twitter or Instagram, I’m currently at New York Fashion Week, previewing trends for Fall/Winter 2015. Last night I had the privilege of viewing Laurel DeWitt’s latest collection. I wasn’t familiar with her work previously but she creates amazing looks out of gold, silver, and black metal. It’s…Read More
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The Cold, Hard Truth
Being a blogger is a lot of work. Hours and hours go into operating this business every week. There’s an incredible amount of unseen effort that brings you Trends and Tolstoy every day. And although the photographs only take up about 40% of that time, they’re one of the most crucial elements. Being a blogger…Read More
Hello 2015!
Happy 2015 everyone! This past year has been truly wonderful. I graduated from college, moved into my own place, started a job I love, and drank my weight in champagne. From New York fashion week to cross-country travels, I was able to experience so many new and exciting things. And thanks to you guys, I’ve…Read More
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from Trends and Tolstoy! Whatever you celebrate and wherever you are, I hope you spend the next week with good food, people you love, and a stylish holiday ensemble. We’ll be back on Sunday to recap the week’s events in full fledged instagram detail. Enjoy! Photo by Jenni Heller.
CambridgSide Galleria Blogger Holiday
The other day I was lucky enough to attend a blogger holiday party at the CambridgeSide Galleria. They really know how to treat a girl over there! After champagne and hors d’oeuvres we had a blogger-wide yankee swamp with gifts provided by a variety of stores. I haven’t spent much time in a mall since the mall…Read More
Gifts for the Stylish Intellectual
In keeping with the Trends and Tolstoy theme of fashion and intelligence, this year’s holiday gift guide features gifts for all the stylish intellectuals in your life. As one of them I advise you to avoid books, it gets too tricky with translations and editions, and pick one of these whimsical options instead. For the…Read More