Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

July 27th, 2012

{Most refreshing dessert ever – homemade grapefruit and campari granita}

This week has been pretty amazing. I found out from my editor that my book is a National best-seller (and even made it to the top 10 in Publishers Weekly). I’m overwhelmed by the response and am so appreciative of all of your support. This weekend should be just as promising – we’re having people over tonight for the opening ceremony of the Olympics (ideal for take-out and champagne) and a good friend is visiting from out of town. We’ll be doing a marathon day of shopping (she’s a new mom) and I can’t wait to help her rebuild her wardrobe. Have a great weekend!

{Favorite new item: lilac-colored denim}

{Notebooks made from vintage Diane von Furstenberg patterns}

{Strangest item in my bathroom: a mold of my teeth that I painted gold}

{My signature scent – people actually stop me on the street to ask what I’m wearing}

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  • http://betsycruz.tumblr.com Betsy

    That granita looks phenomenal!

    http://www.suspironews.blogspot.com

  • http://trendsection.blogspot.com Margarida Reis
  • http://hijaabistreasurebox.Blogspot.com diamonds&pearls

    LOve the pants!!

  • Sandra

    Oh, I do not like Carnal Flower. One of the worst Malle perfumes. But, isn’t it too strong for hot Summer? I like the color of your pants. And congrats!!!

  • B.

    cool denim ! Mmm that dessert sounds delicious

    http://www.tripsandtreasures.net
    new outfit post

  • http://cafesocietyxxi.blogspot.com/ ElsaD

    I have similar pants! And also, I am intrigued about the scent! Have an awesome weekend! xoxo

    http://cafesocietyxxi.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn

    Yum! I have to buy that scent. Congrats on the book!

    http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com

  • http://bintheknow.wordpress.com B. in the Know

    I love the lilac denim!! So fun!
    Much love,
    B

  • http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com SWEATshirt DRESSshirt

    Congratulations on being a best-seller! That is definitely not a surprise to me– because you always produce amazing work! :)

    XO,
    SWEATshirt DRESSshirt

    http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com

  • http://crepechiffon.blogspot.co.uk L

    Ohh that scent sounds incredible! A bit steep but I’ll give it a try next time I’m at Barneys.

    crepechiffon.blogspot.co.uk

  • http://fashionablecollections.com fashionablecollections

    that dessert looks great and I love the mold of your teeth painted gold. I wish I had my molds to do that with.

    Sheinside GIVEAWAY

  • http://www.makeupbyremy.blogspot.com Reema Tariq

    Omg beautiful. I’m your new follower, hope you follow me too :)
    http://www.makeupbyremy.blogspot.com

  • http://mondaynightfashion.blogspot.com Eva

    Always love your favorite five! Never heard of the scent you are wearing, but im gonna try to hunt it down ;)

  • http://amywithintention.blogspot.ca/ Amy Grace

    The cute notebooks look gorgeous. I love blank paper and inspiring covers

  • http://www.glutenfreehappytummy.com Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy

    that granita looks so refreshing! yum!!

  • http://starlightsworld.blogspot.com/ Andrea

    haha love this post!

  • http://love-and-whimsy.blogspot.com Milynn

    CONGRATS ON BEING A BEST SELLER!! That is such big news, just in time for the weekend to celebrate!

    By the way, I love that you painted the mold of your teeth gold! It would be a fun gift for a dentist :P

    Love & Whimsy

  • http://lamodemoda25.tumblr.com Carly Travis

    How fabulous: Your own set of GOLD teeth! I’m calling my orthodontist immediately.

  • http://smileyius.blogspot.com Savannah

    It’s 103 degrees here, and that first photo of the dessert couldn’t look more appetizing! I always love looking at your pictures – they’re wonderful!

    Congratulations to your bestseller-ness! It’s not a surprise to me!

    smileyius.blogspot.com

  • Lisa A.

    So thrilled for you Em! A National Best Seller, WOW! You’ll have to sign mine {I just got it in the mail!} next time we catch up. xx

  • http://www.thekinas.com Bettina

    Just ordered those fabulous DVF notebooks, too cute!

  • http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com Jennifer

    Congratulations on the success of your book!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  • http://www.champagnestar.com Josephine

    I always love your Friday posts :) Gorgeous picture of you! Have a great weekend, especially shopping with your friend, so fun!

    <3 Josephine

    http://www.champagnestar.com

  • http://thestylemoodboard.blogspot.com Linda

    Congrats Emily! It’s definitely not a surprise though because you always create amazing work!

    XO, Linda at The Style Moodboard

  • http://insofiashoes.blogspot.pt/ Sofia
  • http://tinyredshoes.com Jessica Torres

    You are too cute! Those pants are so pretty.

    Stay fab,
    Jessica

    Tinyredshoes.com

  • http://arrayofcraze.wordpress.com Allison

    I LOVE Fridays because I always have so much fun checking our 5 things. I would love it if you stopped by my brand new blog!

    arrayofcraze.wordpress.com

    X, Allison

  • hailey

    i read your book. Its neatly written with decent content and great pictures, but there was hardly anything ‘new’.
    even amazon ratings say the same thing… Looking fwd to see some more stuff in new book that is not already seen on blog.

    Good Luck.

  • http://hemingwayandhandbags.blogspot.com Hemingway and Handbags

    Hahaha those teeth are probably the weirdest yet coolest and most creative DIY pieces we have ever seen!

    xx,
    H&H

    http://hemingwayandhandbags.blogspot.com

  • http://www.ellaetcetera.com/ Ella

    those lilac jeans are adorable, i’m wishing for a pair of colored denim pants!

  • Gildete Lima

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I should order your book in the coming days and I am so excited about it!!!! I can’t wait to see it. Hopefully they mail it to Brazil…

  • http://barefoot-duchess.blogspot.com/ barefoot duchess

    lovin the denim and the granita!

  • http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com foodfashionandflow

    That granita looks delicious and refreshing. Your signature fragrance sounds intriguing.

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thedreameryblog.wordpress.com Diana Miranda

    Love the lilac pants! Can’t wait to get your book this weekend!

  • http://julesinflats.blogspot.com/ julia

    congratulations on your book making the national bestseller list! truly amazing!!

    xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

  • http://www.twoboroughs.blogspot.com diane

    How random that you painted the mold of your teeth gold! but i guess when you have the creative bug, you can turn anything into a treasure!

    http://www.twoboroughs.blogspot.com

  • http://www.katiielea.blogspot.com KatiieLea

    I really want to try out that perfume :) thanks for sharing! <3

    -KatiieLea

  • http://www.styleinked.com Manvi Gandotra

    Love your look and pants!

    New Post Up- When Not To Wear Jeans?

  • http://Www.hungrydelights.com Emilie @ hungrydelights.com

    I bet your friend is super glad to have you help her recreate her wardrobe.

    Xo Emilie at Hungry Delights

  • http://fumichronicles.wordpress.com/ Fumi

    I like the fact that you’ve a recipe using one of my favorite spirits. I’ve occasionally had a craving for a mimosa at 10:00 am. Does Dominique Ropion have a boutique? I was searching and could not find anything.

  • http://www.simple-fabulous.blogspot.com Nicole

    Your colored pants are great! Love it!

    Kisses from Hong Kong,
    Nicole

  • http://cashmama2010.wordpress.com/ Audra

    Love the gold teeth! Brilliant
    http://cashmama2010.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.hannamarielei.com Hanna
  • http://karamellcouture.blogspot.com zucker

    love your five things…alsways

  • http://www.stylegodis.com/ StyleGodis

    fabulous! Check out our new cute and chic clothes at http://www.stylegodis.com :)

  • http://www.artdecodiamonds.com antique engagement rings

    Love the necklace.. and the Tom-boy look is great!

  • http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com Lea

    The lilac coloured denim is lovely, such a pretty hue <3

    Lea x

    http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com

  • http://www.kameliaandpearls.blogspot.com Alicja

    Great pictures I specially love the second and the third one. You look so beautiful in those lillac pants with a white shirt.

    http://www.kameliaandpearls.blogspot.com

  • http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com Michelle Lee
  • Beth

    Why are You deleiting post when someone is critisizing one if Your five things, even not You, but simply one of Your things, like perfume.. This is very weird..