Living in the Fenway area has a lot of perks, baseball season is not one of them. Come spring my neighborhood is flooded with tourists and sports fans extending restaurant waits, clogging up sidewalks, and yelling wildly at all hours of the night. I love Boston more than any other city, but nothing brings out the…Read More
Leather
Be My Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope it’s filled with soft fabrics, love notes, and pounds on pounds of chocolate. I often have trouble choosing a V-day look because it’s February which means snowy and freezing in Boston. This year I’ve found a happy medium with a silk dress and thigh-high boots. Warm enough, but still flirty…Read More
Tzarina Celina
In homage to my love of Mother Russia and Anna Karenina, I styled this regal look with a navy fur coat, silver choker, and heeled boots. If I have to go out in the snow I’m going to do it Romanov-style. My jewels aren’t quite up to the Fabergé standard, but I could definitely repress some serfs if…Read More
Clad in Cabernet
In my continued love affair with burgundy I put together this two piece, monochrome look. The suede skirt and chiffon top make for an interesting textural mix and the blue snakeskin heels give it a little bit of unexpected color. And, of course, I can’t wear an outfit that doesn’t involve a little leather, so…Read More
Painted On
I’ve always liked expressing my passions sartorially. So when I saw this painting-style midi skirt I had to have it. This outfit embodies the Trends and Tolstoy spirit, artsy and intellectual but with a dark, edgy side. Mixing hard and soft makes for such a dynamic look. In the winter I’ll pair this with my…Read More
Night Vision
Thigh high boots make a comeback every fall and I could not be more on board. They’re a sexy staple in a cool weather wardrobe, and with a low, chunky heel like these, also check off the practicality box. I paired mine, from Shoedazzle, with this knee-length sweater dress. From straight on no skin is…Read More