Tis the season for holiday outfits and I could not be more prepared. For the slew of parties that come in December I typically follow a formula. Pair a festive color like a rich red or green with a neutral and add some sparkle. This is an easy way to put together holiday looks, especially…Read More
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Mini Dress Month
I’m back at it turning shirts into dresses. Since my last mini dress I found this shirt at Goodwill. It could have gone maternity very quickly so I wore it as a dress for a 60s mod kind of look. We can’t all have legs like Twiggy but with a short dress and black tights at least…Read More
The Everyday Tutu
Most of my tutu ensembles err on the formal side (here, here, here) but I wanted to style one for more everyday purposes. To be fair, most people wouldn’t look at this outfit and think “I should wear that to the office on Tuesday,” but hey, that’s what makes me Trends and Tolstoy. I toned…Read More
Secret Garden
My default color is black and a lot of my outfits are made with more neutral tones. When I do wear color it’s usually rich jewel tones or dark muted hues. But something about this neon floral really struck me. The style is very sophisticated and transitional. You could wear it to work, to a…Read More
Dotty Details
When the weather finally started to warm up I went all out with my summer favorites, chiffon, polka dots, sassy shorts, and a cloche. Aside from being adorable, this outfit is majorly comfortably, perfect for easy summer days. This look has a very retro vibe so I tried to recreate that with the photos. Top:…Read More
Color Collage
This past weekend it was a whopping 75 degrees here in Boston. Weather like that makes me want to dress how I feel – happy. This bright pink and green color combination felt perfect for the summery weather. I added a collaged magazine clutch and my leather jacket for some visual interest. Shirt: TJ Maxx,…Read More