As a full time blogger, I like to set goals for myself as motivation to produce my best possible work. It’s so important to make goals and then reward yourself when you achieve them. Having something extra special and out of the ordinary to look forward to is a great incentive to produce good work….Read More
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Venni Caprice and g.KIM
Fashion week continued last night with a show put on by Christina K. Pierce, featuring designers Venni Caprice and g.KIM. I love the way that Emerald used lighting to distinguish between the main floor (in green) and the VIP area (in purple). The show was well executed, and although the designs were a little basic…Read More
Inside My Closet
As a full time blogger, my closet is my office. So it’s important to me that it’s both a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. Right now I’m fortunate enough to have a whole room to house my wardrobe, and I’ve tried to decorate it in a way that will inspire me to create great outfits….Read More
The Boston A-List 2013
Great news! Trends and Tolstoy has been nominated for Best Fashion Blog for this year’s Boston A-List competition. I’m in the home stretch, with only ten more days of voting before they announce the winner. I could really use your support to try and win the title. BEST Fashion Blog You can vote by…Read More
Spring Forward
I couldn’t resist using the fairytale landscape at Kasteel Well to my advantage. The grounds of the castle were incredibly beautiful and with this pink tulle dress and a floral headband, I felt just like a fairy. Dress: ASOS Headpiece: Urban Outfitters Shoes: Forever21 Necklace: Borrowed from roommate Ring: Purchased in Toledo Photos by Jamie…Read More
Church on Sundays
I’m a sucker for nerdy clothes so I was absolutely giddy when I received this dress from OASAP. It’s an A-line, Peter Pan collar dress with a stained glass window print. What more could this art-history-loving fashionista want? This was the perfect dress to wear for my visits to Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, and the Louvre. Dress:…Read More