Today Trends and Tolstoy is 2 years old! It is absolutely incredible to me how much the blog has grown in just two short years. When I started this project I was a senior in high school with hopes of living in a big city some day. I was taking photos in my basement with…Read More
London in the Library
You know I couldn’t leave Fashion Week in London empty handed! I bought this dress at TopShop while we were there. They were having a big sale and when I saw this in my size I knew I had to snag it. I love the tweedy texture mixed with the metallic sheen. Paired with my…Read More
London Calling
Last weekend we went to London! From Harry Potter to Bridget Jones’s Diary to Confessions of a Shopaholic, I’ve grown up with all different images of the famous city. It surpassed all of my expectations. It felt wonderful just to be back in a big metropolitan city, Brussels and Amsterdam were significantly smaller and less modern than…Read More
The Devil’s in the Details
I’ve been trying to spice up my limited wardrobe with surprising details, like this lace bustier. The cardigan, circle skirt, and basic black tights are worn regularly but the bustier gives this outfit a little something extra. Bustier: Nasty Gal Cardigan: H&M Skirt: Forever21 Tights: TJ Maxx Shoes: Payless Belt: Forever21 Photos by Jamie Kaplan.
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day, everyone! I feel so fortunate to be able to spend the day with my girlfriends in Europe. We’re headed to London tonight to celebrate in style! Bustier: Nasty Gal Skirt: H&M Tights: TJ Maxx Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless Photos by Jamie Kaplan and Kathy Collins.
Carnival
Last weekend was Carnival weekend! Everywhere we went people were dressed up in all kinds of costumes. Parents, children, teens; everyone came out into the street for parades, parties, and the crowning of the Carnival Prince. We watched the parade here in Well and dressed up to celebrate with the locals. This was my carnival…Read More