I was a little behind on my reading last month so I tried to get back on track in February! It was a nice balance of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Tell the Machine Goodnight Katie Williams This was fun read set in a future where society has become even more dependent on technology. The protagonist…Read More
8 Year Anniversary
Today marks 8 years since I first launched Trends and Tolstoy. It’s been another incredible year of exploring new cities, reading new books, and working with exciting new brands. I started this site as a way to keep track of my outfits, but it’s grown into so much more. It’s been incredibly helpful to have…Read More
Reporter Roundup
When I’m not sharing my travel stories and outfits here I’m an arts, entertainment, and lifestyle reporter for publications around Boston. I typically write 15-20 stories a week across all my outlets so this is just a smattering of what fills up my day-to-day. I’m thinking of making this roundup a monthly feature where I…Read More
Fashion Fortunes
Sometimes the fashion gods are just with you. That was the case with me and this three-piece outfit. The blazer and the tulle skirt are both from Charlotte Russe but the sweater I found at Savers. I went in looking for something gray figuring I could never find the right red, but someone up there…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) It’s almost warm enough for courtyard reading! 2) Working in transit, always. 3) The reading room at the Boston Public Library. 4) Visiting the Rose Art Museum. 5) Latest reading. 6) Getting ready with Michelob ULTRA.
For Love of the Library
Apparently February is National Library Lover’s Month and since this week especially has been all about love, I thought this would be a great opportunity to gush about the Boston Public Library. Especially now that I work freelance, the library has become an integral part of both my workflow and my love of literature. I’m…Read More