I love the idea of a stylish playsuit, of taking a garment historically worn by children and making it fabulous. This is a two piece suit I picked up in New Orleans. The sophisticated black and gold coloring offsets the whimsical floral pattern to create a more mature look. I styled it with a voluminous…Read More
New Orleans
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
New Orleans by Night
If possible, New Orleans is an even more vibrant city at night than during the day. Live jazz pours out of every bar and restaurant on Frenchman street, and the tourists crowd onto Bourbon street for a taste of the raunchy nightlife. Having been to the red light district in Amsterdam, I wasn’t too scandalized…Read More
New Orleans by Day
A week and a half ago I took a trip to New Orleans with my friend Caroline, as a kind of 21st birthday/end of the summer celebration. I’ve really missed traveling and this trip was absolutely perfect. We went on a complete whim with plans only to eat, shop, and listen to music, and that…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
Last week I took a trip to New Orleans to round off my summer travel. It was an incredibly fun trip, full of good food, good music, and good company. I’ll post about my adventures next week but here’s a preview. From left to right: 1) Beignets at Cafe du Monde (SO much better than donuts). 2) St. Louis…Read More