As we approach my birthday I’ve begun testing outfits that will convey the proper amount of “please give me all the attention” for the festivities. This purple tulle skirt has just the right dose of princess without veering into childhood territory. I paired it with a black sweater because I’m already desperate for fall layers,…Read More
Birthday
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Spent an amazing few hours in my grandfather’s studio last weekend. 2) Obsessed with this Zaful skirt. 3) Rang in 23 with some incredible friends. Thanks to everyone who made it so special. 4) When I was little I would come to the MFA with my grandparents every year. Now I’m attending press previews and rubbing elbows with…Read More
Trends & Tolstoy Turns Five
This year we’re celebrating a big milestone, 5 years since I started Trends and Tolstoy! It’s hard to believe so much time has passed since I was photographing my Abercrombie henley’s with a point-and-shoot self timer. My style has changed but the message of the site remains the same, fashion and intelligence can, and often…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Previewing some new luxury apartments in Fenway. 2) Perks of living next to Fenway Park. 3) Celebrating my birthday the only way I know how: with a crown. 4) Obsessed with these newspaper designs in collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum. 5) My amazing friend Merli made me these Parisian, fashion-themed cupcakes for my 22nd. 6) Wednesday pick-me-up at Naco…Read More
Feeling 22
In the immortal worlds of Taylor Swift: “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” That’s right, folks, today is my 22nd year. It seems crazy that I’ve been styling outfits and furiously underlining quotes in Anna Karenina for that long. I’ll be celebrating with some great friends, a few bottles of wine, and lots and lots…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Oysters and squid ink pasta by the water. 2) Multiple personalities. 3) A tutu for Degas’s birthday. 4) Another summer look. 5) Picked up Harper Lee’s new book. 6) Sunday coffee.