"Bad weather" in L.A. is worlds apart from "bad weather" in most parts of the country. Here, January temperatures generally fluctuate between 50 and 75 degrees so that our winter more closely resembles fall or spring (which doesn't stop us from complaining that it's "freezing" ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 22, 2019

One of the questions I receive most frequently is also one I'm most hesitant to answer: What do you eat, and what's your exercise routine? I've skirted the question for the past 11 years because the honest answer, frankly, isn't very relatable. It's annoying, even. I don't work ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 22, 2019

We shared this last year, but the same sentiment holds true today as we honor the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr. Through his life, we see the true meaning of leadership, tenacity, compassion, and an undeniable belief in the greater good. It is through his selfless ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 21, 2019

• By Emily
  Jan 18, 2019

There’s nothing quite like the start of a new year. It’s a time for reflection, a mental refresh, and the kick-in-the-pants you need to make a plan that helps you consciously move forward toward the career goals you want to accomplish. It’s true that many of us look at January ...read more

• By Career Contessa
  Jan 17, 2019

My biggest aging regret is that I didn't solidify a better skincare routine until I reached my 30s. When I was young, I spent a ton of time in the sun (sans sunscreen!), rarely washed off my makeup at night, and didn't place any importance on skincare. After I shared my ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 17, 2019

1. In defense of not having a morning routine.  2. This is what a great book does to your brain.  3. The surprising meaning behind the word “nice.”  4. 7 ways to make your skin glow in the winter.  5. Why the world is full of buttons that don’t work.  6. I got more DMs this week ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 16, 2019

It’s hard to believe how much life can change in a single year. While it was kind of a strange year for many, 2018 was by far the most eventful year of my life. From meeting my future husband, Alfie, to moving in with him, adopting a rescue dog, finding my dream job, finishing ...read more

• By Kelly Johnson
  Jan 16, 2019

Living in L.A. means that on any given night, dinner can either mean casual activewear or an opportunity to get fully dressed up. Last night, I opted for the latter in an uncharacteristic move for a Monday, and wore this jumpsuit to a work dinner at Bavel, a favorite ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 15, 2019

Our entire office is made of up fairly poor sleepers, so it naturally follows that any time one of us 'discovers' a new product that aids in sleep, we're talking about it the next morning. Over time, we've amassed something of an internal list of the 'best of' products. Here are ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jan 15, 2019

Even though I spent three days in Park City, Utah this weekend (arriving back in L.A. late last night), I felt like I was gone for a week. It was so rejuvenating to escape to a winter wonderland with friends and get some skiing in. We literally skied from 9 am to 4 pm every day, ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 14, 2019

Are you planning on having another kid?  We just don't know. It's one of the things I struggle with often since we literally go back and forth on a daily basis. Right now, I feel like we have a really great balance: We get to spend so much quality time together as a family, I ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 14, 2019

• By Emily
  Jan 11, 2019

Growing up in Reno, Nevada meant skiing was always an important part of my life. Middle school and high school were filled with daily 4 A.M. wake-ups for ski team, weekends were spent with friends on the local mountain, and afternoon classes got out early so we could catch at ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 10, 2019

There are few things our office gets as excited about as products we 'discovered' at Trader Joe's. (Just us?) The aisles are packed with seemingly limitless examples of creative, time-saving, delicious products we can't get enough of. Frozen mandarin chicken that's as delicious ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jan 10, 2019

1. Secrets of billionaire honeymoon planners.  2. This is exactly the right amount you should use of each skincare product.  3. Seven ways to actually keep your New Year's resolutions.  4. These creative bookends are works of art.  5. Tiny, heartwarming love stories. (NYT) 6. ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 9, 2019

"Would you ever get Botox?" When Leslie posed the question to the office at lunch the other day, our opinions ran the gamut from a whole-hearted "yes!" to "never!" When the conversation took a turn to musings about anti-aging and skincare in general, we quickly hit "record" to ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jan 9, 2019

We're all familiar with the fashion 'rules': no white after Labor Day, don't wear black with blue, no denim on denim (the list could go on forever). But I've always considered those rules to be extremely loose guidelines, at most. The fact that we're supposed to wear sequins up ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 8, 2019

You know those people who can take a workout class in the morning, then change directly into work clothes, and go about their day looking flawless? That's not me. I'm a profusely sweaty person and exercise most mornings (I'm a fan of Orange Theory and Classpass), which means I ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 8, 2019

Every Christmas and New Years, the entire Cupcakes and Cashmere team takes two full weeks off. It's an unconventional policy that ensures we're all well-rested for a productive upcoming year. Each break, I take time to fully sign off (I spent eight days with family in Guatemala ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 7, 2019

Sometimes the least-glamorous purchases are also the most impactful. A year ago, I published my list of the 20 items that will change your life most dramatically on a daily basis—and it quickly became one of our most-viewed post of all time. I can't even tell you how many DMs I ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 7, 2019

This morning, a reader wrote into our info inbox with pretty much the most flattering note we could have received: Kate Middleton is all about a plaid coat, and People Magazine suggested ours as the best way to get her look (see screenshot below!). True, Kate wasn't wearing our ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jan 4, 2019

Yesterday, I asked for your top tips for maintaining healthy habits in January on Instagram. You answered in droves, with such fantastic pieces of advice I collected a few of my favorite responses below:  Eat colorfully and crunchy and the refrigerator instead of the pantry 🌈 - ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 3, 2019

Last year, at a bridal shower where the only person I knew was the bride, I approached a woman I'd never met. At first impression, she was the picture of a stereotypical Beverly Hills housewife; perfectly done-up with lash extensions, fake breasts, and glowing skin. As we got to ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 3, 2019