I have no interest in attending Coachella but all the fashion instagrams from the festival inspired me. I paired this olive midi dress with a leather jacket for some edge. But it’s the accessories that make the look. The necklace brings a little glam to the look and the hat (purchased in Santa Fe!) gives…Read More
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Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style
“Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style” finishes off its exhibition tour at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. The show, on view through April 1, juxtaposes O’Keeffe’s clothing with her paintings and photographs taken throughout her lifetime. The artist was a talented seamstress and made many of her own garments. Though minimalistic in style, they…Read More
Handmade & Headstrong
Swimwear designer Francine Makuwa fled her home in the Congo as a refugee when she was 9 years old. As she traveled to the United States to seek asylum, an elderly woman taught her how to crochet. “While running from the war, she found peace in crochet,” says Makuwa. “I never forgot.” Now, 17 years…Read More
Fresh Face
Things are looking at bit different around Trends & Tolstoy these days! After celebrating my six year anniversary I realized I haven’t given the site a facelift since 2012. It was time for a spruce. I wanted my online space to encapsulate the changes my brand has experienced over the past few years. The focus…Read More
6 Year Blogiversary!
Six years ago today I sat down and tentatively penned my first post for Trends and Tolstoy. 12 countries, hundreds of books, and countless glasses of champagne later, I’m a better person for it. Writing this blog has helped me pursue and discover my passions, and has allowed me (through lots of hard work and…Read More
Weekend Wear
I try to class it up during the week but on weekends I have a pretty strict sweaters-and-leggings uniform. That said, I have a few tricks to make comfortable outfits look more chic than a pair of sweats. Wearing a textured legging either leather, velvet, or patterned easily elevates a basic look. A statement necklace…Read More