This past weekend I celebrated an early Galentines Day with my friend Holly on a Classic Harbor Lines brunch cruise. We spent two hours cruising around the Boston Harbor and snacking on bagels with lox and croissants. The captain provided facts about the harbor during the cruise and three courses (appetizers, main course, and dessert)…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Cocktail’d it up for another successful superbowl! 2) Took myself on a date to the BSO and these scallops were the icing on the evening. 3) Laughing off the wild wind on a Galentines brunch cruise. 4) Passion fruit mimosas for all. 5) I’m bringing shoulder pads back with this ’80s trench. 6) Celebrating the reveal of…Read More
Solo at the Symphony
All my jobs are very social. I go to a lot of events, do a lot of networking, and am endlessly interviewing people for my articles. Sometimes after a busy week I just want to be alone. But sitting in my apartment for hours on end isn’t really my style. I like to be alone…Read More
Feeling the Blues
I live for a good monochrome so when I discovered that these two pieces (bought separately) match, I was overjoyed. The skirt will require some altering, it’s about 15 sizes too large and bunches a little weirdly at the stomach. But it’s worth it for an easy, winning combo like this one! I shot the…Read More
January Reading List
I’m renaming this series (formerly Library Loans) for the new year! One of my unofficial resolutions is to dig into all the unread books I have at home, while also utilizing the library. This month was a mixed bag. I read many women of color of course, in keeping with my tradition. I also harkened…Read More
Beauty by Bioré
Please note: This post is sponsored by Bioré, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Trends and Tolstoy! A crazy work schedule and frequent travel means I often suffer breakouts from both stress and poor skincare. I won’t lie, there have been many times…Read More