This is the only time you will ever find me associating with exercise. But I have fallen in love with these joggers. This urban, street-style trend has taken the fashion world by storm and I am so on board. Some joggers can look more like sweatpants but this leather pair has a casual-meets-edgy vibe that…Read More
Edgy
Sitting Pretty
My default outfit for the summer was a breezy dress and a pair of flats. But with the weather getting increasingly cold I’ve had to find a new uniform. The winter always brings out the darker colors in my wardrobe, and this all black ensemble fits the bill perfectly. To keep the monochrome look interesting I…Read More
Smoke and Mirrors
When I want to go casual I usually stick to comfortable pieces in neutral colors. My go-to leather jacket is an obvious choice, and here I paired it with a metallic sweater for some extra textural interest. The leggings keep the outfit comfortable while the red lip adds some spice. I love how such a…Read More
Glitter Goddess
My love of glitter has long been documented on Trends and Tolstoy (remember this, and this?), and today I’m taking it to a new level. Glitter harem pants. Oh yes. Harem pants are another one of my favorite trendy clothing items so I couldn’t say no to a pair with a little extra shine. I…Read More
Have a Little Faith
Ever since I bought this dress I’ve been in love with the stained-glass/religious kind of print. There’s something so unexpected about pairing a print like that with a leather crop top and a statement necklace. It’s very Alexander McQueen, and that’s always a good thing. Although I don’t currently subscribe to a particular religion, I…Read More
Urban Gladiator
I can’t get enough of the knee high gladiator trend (see here, and here). There’s something so cool about the edgy, warrior-woman vibe these shoes give to an outfit. I paired them with a simple black dress to keep the shoes as a focal point. Major props to my photo intern, Jenni Heller, for snapping…Read More