Happy Holidays from Trends and Tolstoy! Whatever you celebrate and wherever you are, I hope you spend the next week with good food, people you love, and a stylish holiday ensemble. We’ll be back on Sunday to recap the week’s events in full fledged instagram detail. Enjoy! Photo by Jenni Heller.
Plaid
Old Standard
I have a few standbys that have consistently been with my style for years no matter how much I’ve changed. My go-to neutral is black, my go-to accessory is a scarf, and my go-to print is plaid. I’ve said before it’s the only glimpse left of my New Hampshire roots. We shot this dress at…Read More
Welcome, September
At long last September has arrived! Fall is my favorite time of year and I’ve been eagerly awaiting the days when the weather cools down. September always carries that “back-to-school” feeling for me. And while I don’t really go back to school anymore, it still feels like a chance for a fresh new start. Nothing…Read More
Schoolyard Stylist
You guys know I can’t resist a good plaid. And in this case, the plaid in question is vintage Brooke Brothers. So I really couldn’t pass it up. To tone down the conservative feel of the skirt I added a leather bustier and jacket. Skirt: Thrifted, Jacket: H&M, Bustier: Urban Outfitters, Tights: TJ Maxx, Shoes:…Read More
Weekend Warrior
It’s easy to motivate myself to look fabulous on the Boylston runway during the week, but on weekends I tend to take a more casual approach. Usually I’m running errands, doing homework, and handling meetings during the day and I want to be comfortable and look chic. These leather leggings are the answer to my…Read More
Sunday School
In this outfit I wanted to show that almost anything can be made chic with the right styling. This ankle length, wool, plaid skirt is about as far from fashionable as possible. But when paired with moto boots and a leather bustier it becomes a trendy, grunge-inspired look. Bustier: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: OASAP (available here),…Read More