The Bold Accessory My Friend Inspired Me to Reconsider
I used to think of bright sunglasses as a trend I'd left in my twenties (though even then, I shied away from most colorful shades, instead opting for neutral options, which I'd pair with over-the-top neon pieces). It wasn't that I had anything against bright sunglasses, but I ...read more
Why You Should Approach Your Home Decor Like a Hotel Designer
Before becoming an editor at Cupcakes and Cashmere, I worked at a hospitality company designing hotels and restaurants. Some of my favorite design tricks in my own home are those I've borrowed from commercial spaces. But even long before hotel design became my day job, I remember ...read more
Links I Love
1. Why do we dislike people who try so hard?2. 40 small space ideas for creating a beautiful outdoor patio. 3. Mesmerizing photos of amusement park rides. 4. Wedding food trends that are almost too pretty to eat.5. Maybe we should stop asking new parents how their baby is ...read more
The Tricks I Use for Body Positivity (When It Doesn't Come Naturally)
Like most women, I have a complicated relationship with my body. While I've never suffered from an eating disorder, it took me a long time to completely remove the stigmas surrounding food from my own life. In middle school, nearly all of my conversations with friends revolved ...read more
The Fall Color I Can't Wait Till September to Wear
Mustard is an incredibly polarizing color—even in my own closet. And for a long time, I'd avoid yellow-toned dresses, even if they were flattering in every other respect, because they can feel jarringly bold, especially in a sea of neutral dresses. But recently I've warmed to the ...read more
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The One Daily Habit That Will Move Your Career Forward
I don’t know about you, but I rarely pass on the opportunity to learn about the daily habits of successful people. From the creation of a habit, to changing your behavior to incorporate it on a daily basis, to the changes you see unfold because of these new habits is incredibly ...read more
The List: What to Do This Week
Happy Monday! Feeling tired, but happy, after a packed weekend with family in San Diego where we coffee shop-hopped, checked out the new Mikkeller tap room in Little Italy, ate way too much fried chicken at Crack Shack (note: Is that even possible?), and stayed up way past my ...read more
My Tips for Making Perfect Pancakes
Pancakes have always been a breakfast staple in our house, but they used to be reserved as a weekend treat. But ever since Sloan's embraced them (and insists on sitting on the counter to "help"), we now make them throughout the week. While it takes just a little longer now to get ...read more
The Embellished Bags I'm Loving for Late Summer
It isn't a stretch to say this summer was the 'summer of the embellished bag.' Starting in spring, I began to see beaded purses everywhere, from a functional option on a mom at pick-up, to an over-the-top, colorful clutch at dinner with G. I love how playful they look (this ...read more
25 (Mostly) No-Cook Dinners I Can't Wait to Try
Our entire office is a bit food-obsessed, so the majority of our office outings are centered on eating—whether trying out a new restaurant, or grabbing a sweet at the dangerously close donut shop. Each morning, we talk about the dinners we cooked or ate out the previous night ...read more
Links I Love
1. The best places to find human kindness on the internet. 2. Why the mid-life ‘crisis’ is more of an ‘unraveling’… 3. Here's what processed sugar does to your brain (yikes!).4. Self care tips from nature.5. The intimate relationship between nail artists and their clients. 6. How ...read more
How to Make a Party Mobile
Living in an expensive city like L.A. usually means renting an apartment with little to no outdoor space, which isn't a problem (the city is my backyard!) until throwing a party. Because the weather here is nearly always perfect, my apartment suddenly feels beyond cramped when ...read more
Summertime Soft Serve
When I can't decide on what to wear in any other season, I usually rely on a flowy, white blouse with jeans, so it's no surprise that my summertime go-to will be a flowy blouse, in dress form. Somehow, dressing in cool colors gives the effect of feeling cooler as well, so neutral ...read more
The First Thing We Look for When We Go Into Someone’s Home
Anyone who's hosted a party knows that guests tend to make beelines towards different things. Whether it's the bar, the best friend who arrived before them, or the appetizer table, it gives a bit of insight into where their mind is. Similarly, but usually more subconsciously, we ...read more
The List: What to Do This Week
Is there anything more satisfying than starting a Monday morning knowing you're fully food-prepped for the week? Last night, I made a huge batch of quinoa, chimichurri (which I love since it can double as a sauce on protein and a dressing), broke down a rotisserie chicken, and ...read more
How to Spend 72 Hours in Portland, Oregon
When I found out that Brooke, one of my best friends in L.A., got a new job and would be relocating to Portland, I was devastated. She's like family and I hated the idea of not getting to see her on a weekly basis. Luckily, we've been able to see each other three times since she ...read more
For the Frill of It
When I think of ruffles, I think of girly ensembles complete with bows, lace, and other delicate touches. But this blouse is proof that ruffles don't necessarily equate to something ultra-feminine, and can add an interesting, almost architectural feature, to an otherwise ...read more
Our World
Theory Double Tank: I try to adhere to the whole 'quality vs quantity' idea as much as possible, but with certain items—namely an exceedingly simple tank top—it's hard to justify spending a lot. But here's the thing: I recently splurged on two of these double tanks, one in white ...read more
Links I Love
1. What a week of plastic looks like (and how to reduce it). 2. The meaning behind "run of the mill" sayings.3. Being a ‘cool kid’ in high school can be detrimental. 4. Do you keep romantic quarrels private? 5. Turns out your teeth are the window to your... gut?6. Writers on ...read more
The $40 Indulgence That Elevates My Apartment
My first encounter with an overpriced soap was at a store in the West Village around the time I moved into my first apartment in New York City. I was drawn in, innocently enough, by the smell of grapefruit and bergamot rind, wafting over the summer stench of trash, sweat, and ...read more
Taking the Edge Off
While a pair of black trousers is an office wardrobe staple, they can easily veer on the side of too professional. These pants take the edge off, quite literally, with the side ruffle seams and a slightly loose fit. With a bodysuit and heels, it's just as appropriate in the ...read more