My trip to Rhode Island for the ultra-chic StyleWeek presentation was too much fun to fit in one post! You can see my recap of Day 1 here. On Saturday I slept in and read the paper (As you guys know I’m partial to The New York Times). I typically do this on the weekend at…Read More
Secretarial Style
I’ve slowly but surely been adding to my work wardrobe and this is one of my favorite combinations. The cashmere turtleneck is from the Savers in Wilmington and the leather skirt is from Primark. I love the way the hard and soft textures play off each other. In the few brisk days we’ve had this year…Read More
StyleWeek Northeast Day 1
Hidden among the quaint streets and award-winning restaurants of Providence, RI, is an emerging fashion scene of surprising caliber. StyleWeek Northeast is a five day showcase of local designers in the style of New York Fashion Week. Runway shows, cocktail hours, and after parties comprise the event schedule and feature a total of 18 designers. The StyleWeek…Read More
Simplicity Says
In the pursuit of easy, comfortable work clothes I stumbled across this shirtdress at Primark. Blue is my go-to color and this dress is conservative enough to wear to work but stylish enough to wear after hours. For work I sometimes add a blazer or a belted sweater while I prefer a leather jacket for…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Throwing it back to my college days with one of my favorite art books. 2) Nothing like a good breakfast to start the day. 3) New beauties. 4) Can’t go wrong with $3 Primark loafers. 5) Valentines chocolates. 6) Kicking off a classic.
Trends & Tolstoy Turns Five
This year we’re celebrating a big milestone, 5 years since I started Trends and Tolstoy! It’s hard to believe so much time has passed since I was photographing my Abercrombie henley’s with a point-and-shoot self timer. My style has changed but the message of the site remains the same, fashion and intelligence can, and often…Read More