I’ve demonstrated in the past that I love a good veil, and this is the latest addition to my collection. Attached to a headband, this veil is an easy way to add some mystery to my ensemble. I just think there’s something so intriguing about a black veil, even if it’s not really hiding anything…Read More
Batter Up
I first saw a leather baseball cap on a fashion blog three months ago, and I’ve been searching for one ever since. I love the edgy/athletic vibe it has, adopting a sporty trend into a fashion context. You can see more of my athletic inspired outfits here, and here. Hat: ASOS, Skirt: H&M, Top: H&M,…Read More
Sunday Snapshots: Cape Cod Edition
I’m back from my vacation, burned in all the usual places, and with quite a few books knocked off my summer reading list. Here are a few snapshots from my trip. From left to right: 1) Starting my first day at the beach off with a cutout one piece. 2) Can’t have a trip to Cape Cod without a…Read More
An Uber Chic Ride
For those of you who aren’t familiar with them, Uber is an app that allows you to request a ride at the tap of a button and summons a professional driver to your side within minutes. They use GPS tracking to locate the driver closest to you, which means limited wait time. There’s no need to worry about handling cash – your fare is automatically billed to…Read More
Gone On Vacation
Trends and Tolstoy is going on vacation! I’ll be spending the week on the Cape with nothing but a book and the beach. Posts will resume next week when I’m back with hopefully not too many embarrassing tanlines. You can follow my travels on my Instagram @trendsandtolstoy.
Literary Lady
I’ve always had this romantic image in my head of a well dressed woman in a full skirt reading on the train. There’s something so interesting and so alluring to me about this mix of style, class, and intelligence. This is the kind of outfit that I imagine that woman would wear. The full skirt…Read More