Last week, I attended a 'Holiday High Tea' with girlfriends, with a very specific dress code: velvet. Normally, I would be thrilled about this—I've always been a fan of the fabric for its luxe festive feel, especially this time of year. The only problem is that I'd just worn my ...read more
My biggest strategy is one that's pretty obvious, but I'm consistently surprised by how much it helps when buying gifts: I keep a running list of ideas throughout the year. Even the items that seem beyond obvious that I'd never forget, I do, which is why I have an Evernote ...read more
1. A good reason to start meditating. 2. If sitcom characters lived in LA, could they afford rent? 3. Ten of the best audiobooks of all time. 4. A one-minute hack for making dry shampoo last. 5. The woman in charge of all movie ratings, from G to NC-17. (NYT) 6. A ...read more
My therapist recently shared a trick with me for dealing with anxiety that sounded so obvious, I couldn't believe I'd never thought of it before. In retrospect, I realize I may have missed it because it was right there in front of me and so simple. The idea is this: Any time ...read more
I'm not usually one to pair multiple trends in one outfit, but I couldn't resist pairing two very current pieces: a black ballerina sweater and leather skirt. In the case of the sweater, my immediate instinct was to lean into its feminine vibe, with a tulle skirt, but the look ...read more
The only reason I learned I had skin cancer is because of small talk. I pointed out a long, healed scar on my coworker's arm during a three-hour train ride and asking her how she got it. We had so much time to kill and it seemed like such a simple question, but her response ...read more
This weekend was a bit more hectic than I anticipated, so on Sunday afternoon I took advantage of a three-hour gap between plans and did one of my favorite things: I took myself out to a movie. Going to the movies alone is one of my favorite things, ever, because it feels so ...read more
They’re the first to say “Why don’t we just do it at our house?” and they’re always the host with the most—now’s your chance to be the guest with the best. Plus, if you bring their host game to the next level (with a stovetop pizza oven or cocktail kit), you’ll inevitably be the ...read more
Show your work wife or neighbor how much they mean to you without breaking the bank. These gifts are all $50 and under, without compromising quality, so you can be that person who brings the best gift to your office or White Elephant party (though, really, I think anyone would be ...read more
I wasted a lot of great holiday outfits by being afraid of faux leather leggings and turtlenecks. Usually I find turtlenecks to be too bulky, and far from flattering, but the shoulder detail on this one adds a bit of interest and keeps the entire look from feeling too bulky. ...read more
I'm someone who's very susceptible to swelling—whether it's from crying, too much sodium, or too little sleep—so any time there's a product that claims to reduce inflammation, I'm game. The MDNA skin roller is the Ferrari of face rollers (with the price tag to match, but I swear ...read more
1. Traveling the globe through candy (NYT). 2. How to meal-prep using only Trader Joe’s ingredients. 3. Winners of the wildlife photos of the year were released—and I can’t pick a favorite. 4. What to save and splurge on, for every room in your house. 5. Bucket list bars to ...read more
I've always considered myself to be an adventurous person. Place me in any situation, conversation, or city, and I'm as happy as a clam. But that comes with one major caveat: I'm also a homebody, so I need an oasis I love and can recharge in. For a long time, my apartment was ...read more
Whether you're someone who would throw a blazer over your favorite pair of black slacks, or over a sequin dress to downplay the girly-ness of it, a white blazer is the item you probably didn't know you needed in your closet, especially for the holidays. This piece works ...read more
Earlier this summer, Chrissy Teigen (*ahem* Tei-gen) posted a Tweet about being the only person in the world who can translate her daughter's gibberish. As a mom, it was of course immediately relatable but also got me thinking about my own secret talents, which quickly turned ...read more
Happy Monday! I hope you're all easing back into the work week after a restful Thanksgiving break. Jonah and I stayed in L.A. on Thursday to kick off the day with an early morning turkey trot with friends (a.k.a., the fun thing you're allowed to call a run on Thanksgiving). ...read more
Today is one of the biggest shopping days of the entire year—and with good reason. Since sites are competing to offer the best Cyber Monday sales, it means you get to benefit from incredible deals. Now is the time to load up on gifts, holiday party staples, and even items for ...read more
I've always loved this time of year, not only for the obvious reasons (plenty of quality time with family, ample servings of my mom's cooking) but also because it allows me to pause and reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. While every year goes by in the blink of an ...read more
If I could dream up a coat for the holidays, it would be this one—which is exactly what happened, actually. Last season, I searched everywhere for a plaid coat to wear at Christmas with my parents and to a few events in New York. I wanted a knee-length jewel-tone coat that ...read more
When our VP of Ecommerce, Ann, organized an office potluck yesterday, the theme was obvious: Thanksgiving. We each brought in our specialities—Emily baked a pumpkin pie, our Marketing Manager Kelly baked a Tater Tot Hot Dish ("Midwest, baby!"), Geoffrey made a turkey, and our ...read more
Baby, it’s cold outside—and there’s no reason to leave home when it’s this cozy indoors. These gifts are selected for the friend mostly likely to be curled up with a glass of wine and book on a Friday night (which, come to think of it, is exactly where you’ll find us this ...read more
It should come as no surprise that our entire team takes cookies (and anything containing sugar and gluten, for that matter) very seriously. In fact, a common interview question we ask is "Where is your favorite chocolate chip cookie in Los Angeles?" I'm not going to say it's ...read more







