I’m no Botticelli Venus emerging from the half shell but I do know swimwear and the final installment of the Swimsuit Series is a retro look. I love the high waisted style and you can’t go wrong with red and white polka dots. This is a nice compromise between a bikini and a one piece, it still has…Read More
Retro
Here Comes the Sun
To ring out August and make the most of our last few weeks of summer, I’m showing a Swimsuit Series here on Trends and Tolstoy. Over the next week I’ll be showing you three different styles of swimsuits and coverups, and how to take the look from the pool to the street in one easy…Read More
Bell Babe
Bell sleeves were a hallmark of disco style, so I had to make it the theme of my next post in the ’70s Series. While the first post was a more punk look, this pink dress is elegant and ladylike. The cleopatra necklace in a utilitarian metal and the nude pumps bring the look into the…Read More
Superhero Style
Welcome to the first installment of my ’70s Series. The 1970s are back in a big way this fall and though I was skeptical at first I’m coming around to some of the trends. The key is to modernize the look instead of just recreating your dad’s favorite disco style. This series will take four different trends…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Sleeping in late on the weekends. 2) Friday, donut day. 3) Some early-morning work. 4) Sunday is for Shakespeare. 5) Latte art lesson at Ogawa Coffee. 6) Celebrating the fourth in style.
Spotlight On: Jen Stark Knitwear
I’m so excited to introduce you guys to one of my new favorite artists and designers: Jen Stark. Not only is Jen a super cool human, she’s also a very talented knitwear designer. Most of her products are fall and winter geared but she created an adorable twinset that’s perfect for summer. Though let’s be honest,…Read More