I know most girls wait for a man to put a diamond ring on their finger... but I've never believed that's the only way it should be done. After my college boyfriend and I broke up, I was devastated. I was living by myself in L.A., had zero friends, and felt so far from home. And ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 14, 2019

1. Are Millennials addicted to starting over?  2. If you liked Julie and Julia, you’ll love this Ina Garten version…  3. This navy top-knot headband is everything I ever wanted in a hair accessory.  4. The most romantic travel destinations.  5. For your ‘Netflix and chill’ plans ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 13, 2019

In a recent interview on Dax Shepard's podcast, Armchair Expert, his wife Kristen Bell shared a tip for combatting her depression: Before she allows herself to succumb to negativity, or get into a really bad mental space, she goes through a "to-do" list of action items she can ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Feb 13, 2019

If you've been reading for long enough, you'll remember my shopping series 'Crave or Save.' In it, I'd select a trend (an embellished sweatshirt, lucite clutch, statement necklace), and offer my favorite affordable and designer versions of it. As much as I still love the thrill ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 12, 2019

When I think about the purchases I've made that have changed my life most dramatically (we're not talking about food, and survival essentials here of course!), my mind goes to the products that have streamlined my routine. I immediately think of the items that transformed my ...read more

• By Leslie
  Feb 12, 2019

I'm terrible at being sick. I'm way too restless to actually rest, get cabin fever when I'm trapped inside with one, and get frustrated when I'm too fatigued to exercise (let alone stand for more than thirty seconds). When a bad cough and fever kept me home from work three days ...read more

• By Leslie
  Feb 11, 2019

Ever since Instagram introduced Stories, it can sometimes feel like there isn't much more to share when it comes to my daily life—but the fact is that, those Stories are still just the highlights of my day. I rarely film getting ready, taking meetings, or when I'm at my desk ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 11, 2019

• By Emily
  Feb 8, 2019

The same day Sezane launched their January capsule collection, I walked into TheGREAT.'s store on Melrose and immediately recognized a connection: Both included several pieces with dainty, embroidered flowers. I'm all for an embroidered floral, but these were more playful, ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 7, 2019

For as long as I can remember, it's taken me upwards of an hour to get ready in the morning. In high school, I woke up at 6 a.m. just to shower, blow-out my hair, straighten or curl it, then painstakingly apply foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and about forty other products. It ...read more

• By Leslie
  Feb 7, 2019

1. What we don't talk about when we talk about serial killers. 2. This personality quiz is actually backed by data and science.  3. Fascinating videos that document how Saturday Night Live is made.  4. The perfect place for a Peloton... (made me laugh!).  5. A handy guide to the ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 6, 2019

Dear Sloan, I've been listening to the playlist your dad made for you before you were born. The first time I heard it, I cried. And now, four years later, it still makes me weep. It's what I played each night while I put you to bed. I'd turn on the purple mood lights your dad ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 6, 2019

Yes, it's still very much winter in most parts of the world, but I couldn't wait to share a few of my favorite transitional and spring pieces that just launched in the Shop. The 'New Arrivals' page is like a playground of new prints, graphic tees and sweatshirts, jewelry, and ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Feb 5, 2019

Everyone in our office seems to have a closet-specific guilty pleasure: Emily loves white dainty blouses, Katie can never have too many shoes, Kelly has a weakness for leather jackets, Leslie loves a chunky knit. My sartorial obsession? Vintage denim. There's something truly ...read more

• By Jess Kane
  Feb 5, 2019

Every once in a while, I feel so overwhelmed by the "rules" I decide to ignore them completely. This weekend, I traded in vegetables for pastries (I survived almost exclusively on cinnamon rolls, cookies, and croissants on both Saturday and Sunday), ignored my frugal tendencies ...read more

• By Leslie
  Feb 4, 2019

I've been passionate about jewelry for as long as I can remember—but as my collection has grown, so has the meaning it holds for me. Every day, I wear as many as twenty pieces, each of which holds a special relevance: There's the Parisian bracelet I'll wear until Sloan's old ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 4, 2019

• By Emily
  Feb 1, 2019

As much as I love the occasional indulgence of a salon manicure, the professional result isn't worth the cost of regular visits for me—especially when it's so easy to master a manicure at home. The most important part of the process isn't the polish, but the prep. It takes a bit ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 31, 2019

I recently learned about Rituel de Fille products at a photoshoot and quickly fell for the beauty brand with products that are as good as their packaging is adorable. I started using the Phosphene luminizer right away (a pearly pink that adds a touch of color and sheen to your ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jan 31, 2019

1. In defense of “rough scheduling.”  2. Where to stream the 2019 Oscar-nominated movies.  3. Drowning in makeup samples? Here’s your answer.  4. A scary, but worthwhile read, if you live in California.  5. The perfect white tee for any pair of jeans.  6. Growing up is when your ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 30, 2019

Three years ago—before I'd met any of the women in L.A. who would become like sisters—I sat curled-up in a ball on my kitchen floor, crying. Jonah tried to soothe me between my gasps for breath and tears, as I revealed the reason for my breakdown: I had no friends. On some ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 30, 2019

When someone says "paisley," a montage of pink and purple swirls comes to mind. I immediately equate it with unflattering dresses I wore in the 90s, and nearly vowed to write it off forever as a ditsy, too-feminine print. That's why it came as an enormous surprise to me, when I ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 29, 2019

When our Marketing Manager, Kelly, got engaged over the holidays, our office conversations completely shifted: It's safe to say 75% of our non-work conversations lately have been about engagements and rings. It's simply on our mind! By coincidence, every woman in our office is ...read more

• By Kelly Johnson
  Jan 29, 2019

After spending my entire Saturday in Claremont and San Gabriel Valley (where we went to this incredible noodle restaurant for lunch), I spent Sunday at my second 'Cave Day.' The idea of Cave Day, as I wrote about here, is to spend time on a special project in 45-minute sprints, ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 28, 2019