In this outfit I wanted to show that almost anything can be made chic with the right styling. This ankle length, wool, plaid skirt is about as far from fashionable as possible. But when paired with moto boots and a leather bustier it becomes a trendy, grunge-inspired look. Bustier: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: OASAP (available here),…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Toasting new opportunities and adventures with my friend Rebecca. 2) Shooting in front of the Boston skyline at night. 3) Pulling out the camera again. 4) Arctic Monkeys tickets for February! 5) Rainy days call for ice cream and snuggles. 6) I miss this princess already.
Ombre Kind of Day
I’ve always loved the idea of ombre but was never sure what kind of ombre piece to buy. There are so many ways to wear the trend: skirts, dresses, tops, bags, hair, pretty much anything can be ombre. This chiffon shirt incorporates the trend in a way that is still polished and classic. I wore…Read More
Cold Weather Tips & Tricks
As a born and bred New England girl, I’ve always had to consider the weather in my fashion choices. And in the winter, that can be very tricky. I have a few go-to tips to survive the cold weather while still looking stylish. 1. Hats. I know it sounds obvious, but wearing a hat also…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Grandpa is rapidly becoming more fashionable than me. 2) Boston is so beautiful at night. 3) Ringing in 2014 with new calligraphy pens and a fresh notebook. 4) Vegetables? What’s that? 5) New year’s sparkles. 6) Antipasto lunch with my mom.
Hello 2014!
Going into this new year I’m feeling so grateful. 2013 was an incredible 365 days for Trends and Tolstoy. I traveled in Europe for three months, attended my first fashion week, hosted two events, won the Boston A-List best fashion blog title, and secured my post-graduation future as a fashion blogger. I can’t wait to see…Read More