For the past eight months I’ve been living in the South End on a block full of beautiful brownstones. The apartment was in need of some serious repairs, but in that “charming” kind of way, and I loved it despite the splintering wood floors and drafty windows. But now I’m moving onto bigger and better…Read More
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Shopping & Champagne
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend a night of shopping and champagne at LOFT, hosted by the beautiful bloggers Georgina and Elissa. These ladies have been incredibly welcoming to me in the Boston Blogger community and I’m so grateful for the chance to spend time with them! The event was wonderful, LOFT…Read More
Three Years Later…
Today Trends and Tolstoy turns three years old! It’s amazing how much can change in 365 days. I’ll keep it short and sweet this year. I’m so very grateful for the incredible people, places, and opportunities that this blog has brought into my life. I finally found a job that pays me in shoes and…Read More
Dress for Success Charity Luncheon
This year I was lucky enough to attend the annual Dress for Success Self-Sufficiency Luncheon. This charity event benefited the Boston branch of Dress for Success and celebrated the community impact they’ve made this year. Held at the InterContinental Boston, it was like a scene right out of Gossip Girl. Crowds of well dressed men…Read More
Modern Cinderella
I think the reason I was so initially attracted to this dress is because it looks a lot like the Disney Cinderella dress. Growing up she was my favorite princess and this dress with the light blue color, black accents, and floaty hemline is like an updated version of hers. Even as a quasi-grownup in…Read More
Behind the Veil
When it’s less than 10 degrees outside it’s hard to be fashionable and simultaneously survive the windchill. This past week in Boston has been brutal but I’ve been coping with my latest favorite accessory: the veiled beanie. This is such an interesting, unexpected piece, it takes a winter outfit to a whole new level. Not…Read More