From left to right: 1) Apple picking in the gorgeous New England foliage. 2) Snuggling with Goya. 3) Apple cider donuts, yes please. 4) Flats my friend Shannon picked up for me on a trip to India. 5) Late night frites at Saus. 6) This vintage ’80s dress makes perfect party wear.
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
Firas Yousif
Firas Yousif is one of my absolute favorite Boston designers. With a focus on evening and bridal wear he’s an incredibly talented artist. Just from looking at his garments you can see the craftsmanship that goes into them, from the intricate beading to the cut and shape of his gowns. Firas works quite a bit…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) My favorite designs at the Luke Aaron show. 2) Gorgeous gowns from Candice Wu. 3) Hanging with some blogger friends at Emerging Trends. 4) The Boston En Vogue Modern Elegance show. 5) A sneak preview of the Goya: Order and Disorder show at the MFA. Opens to the public today! 6) Me with the incredibly talented Candice Wu.
One of a Kind
I love to wear one-of-a-kind pieces. There’s something really gratifying about wearing something fabulous that no one else has. I usually achieve that by thrifting and shopping at vintage markets but last week I did it with a hot flame and a hunk of metal. I was fortunate enough to attend a jewelry making class…Read More