Cupcakes and Cashmere

Crave or Save

April 9th, 2013

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This past weekend, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was on tv, so I stopped what I was doing so I could watch it (I regret not adding it to my list of irresistible movies). I’ve always loved everything about Sloane Peterson – her hair, her boots, and of course, that white leather fringe jacket. Since that exact piece would look super dated now, I’ve rounded up two current alternatives: one with perforated details and the other with quilted sleeves that soften the whole biker vibe. Either of them would look great thrown over a floral dress with flat booties and wind-blown hair.

No-Knead Bread

April 9th, 2013

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There’s almost nothing I love more than a rustic loaf of bread, but we try not to keep it in the house, since I find myself eating it constantly throughout the day. For years, my dad has been raving about this no-knead recipe, which requires little work, but a bit of patience (it has to rise for 20 hours). All you need are four ingredients, a dutch oven, and some time. When sliced and grilled, it was the ideal starting point for an incredible piece of avocado toast.

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Whispery Dress

April 8th, 2013

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Illesteva Sunglasses, Rag & Bone Blazer, Urban Outfitters Dress (last seen here), Vintage Slip, Nicholas Belt, Balenciaga Clutch, Alberta Ferretti Heels

I own a lot of dresses and the vast majority of them feel similar – they’re structured, fitted, and generally hit right above the knee. But this one has always been a favorite. The whispy fabric and subtle pattern are quietly pretty and I find myself appreciating it even more with age. It’s my jeans-and-t-shirt equivalent in dress form and while I usually throw it on to run errands, this past week I dressed it up with a crisp blazer and belt for a slightly different feel.

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Five Things

April 5th, 2013

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{A throwback gift from my old boss at Domino, which I recently hung in our bedroom}

I find inspiration in a lot of places, but these past few days in particular have been filled with new sources of creativity. After spending the first half of the week shooting some new video content, I finished off by speaking at the Lucky FABB conference. It’s always great to meet and listen to people who share similar passions and learn from their experiences. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

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{I’m not big on cars, but this pink Cadillac reminds me of my first Barbie’s ride}

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{Spring cleaning: tossing old magazines, but filing my favorite pages into a binder}

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{Weeknights spent with a little whisky and some insanely funny anecdotes}

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{Vanilla Bake Shop’s teeny Icebox Dessert Shots that a friend brought over}