Today Trends and Tolstoy is four years old! It feels like just yesterday I was styling my first outfit and begging my brother to take a photo with our crappy point-and-shoot. Since I started the blog my style has grown from Blair Waldorf-inspired sweet skirts and preppy ensembles to a curated collection of edgy and…Read More
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Lights, Camera, Action!
I wanted to start the new year off with something a little different. My photographer Jenni Heller has been taking video clips during our shoots, events, and excursions for the past six months. She compiled them together in a little promo video for Trends and Tolstoy. I might look polished at the end of a photoshoot…Read More
Trendy Textures
I love mixing textures and this outfit has everything, the faux-fur coat, the leather pants, the suede cheetah print booties. Every piece is a statement and yet somehow they all come together to make a total look. I felt extra fabulous during this shoot having just come from a haircut at Viselli Santoro. What do…Read More
Cold Weather Tips & Tricks
As a born and bred New England girl, I’ve always had to consider the weather in my fashion choices. And in the winter, that can be very tricky. I have a few go-to tips to survive the cold weather while still looking stylish. 1. Hats. I know it sounds obvious, but wearing a hat also…Read More
Inside My Closet
As a full time blogger, my closet is my office. So it’s important to me that it’s both a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. Right now I’m fortunate enough to have a whole room to house my wardrobe, and I’ve tried to decorate it in a way that will inspire me to create great outfits….Read More
The Boston A-List 2013
Great news! Trends and Tolstoy has been nominated for Best Fashion Blog for this year’s Boston A-List competition. I’m in the home stretch, with only ten more days of voting before they announce the winner. I could really use your support to try and win the title. BEST Fashion Blog You can vote by…Read More