Most of my tutu ensembles err on the formal side (here, here, here) but I wanted to style one for more everyday purposes. To be fair, most people wouldn’t look at this outfit and think “I should wear that to the office on Tuesday,” but hey, that’s what makes me Trends and Tolstoy. I toned…Read More
Welding
One of a Kind
I love to wear one-of-a-kind pieces. There’s something really gratifying about wearing something fabulous that no one else has. I usually achieve that by thrifting and shopping at vintage markets but last week I did it with a hot flame and a hunk of metal. I was fortunate enough to attend a jewelry making class…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) New haircut courtesy of Viselli Santoro salon. Thanks ladies! 2) I welded these rings in a class at Stonybrook Fine Arts. 3) A sneak preview of the Fiber exhibit at the ICA Boston. 4) Starting my fine arts collection with this etching by Russian artist Irina Makoveeva. 5) Little Celina knew to glam up her overalls with chic accessories….Read More
Stonybrook Fine Arts
Last week Anne Sasser hosted a 16th birthday party at Stonybrook Fine Arts in Jamaica Plain. After the party each girl left with a cute little critter to remember the evening by. The twist? They welded those critters themselves. Stonybrook Fine Arts is a school that offers instruction and resources in jewelry making, welding, metal casting,…Read More