Behind the Scenes at Our Shop Photoshoot in Malibu
In the ten years since I launched Cupcakes and Cashmere, no two photoshoots have been the same, but there are still a few that stand out. Some, like my outfit shoots with Geoffrey, have barely changed since I launched the blog, with a few DSLR photographs on our way to dinner. ...read more
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In Defense of Traveling Close to Home (And My Experience on a Cattle Drive)
When my mom first told me she wanted to go "somewhere exotic" to celebrate her birthday, my mind immediately went to exotic-to-me places on the other side of the world—Morocco, Istanbul, Japan... That is, until she announced the thing she'd really like to do: A cattle drive, or ...read more
Fringe Benefits
Fringe detailing is one of those things that has the ability to add a bit of playfulness to any outfit. Whether it's a pair of earrings, a beach tote, or in this case, a knit tank top, no clothing item or accessory is immune to its benefits. To offset its playfulness (and ...read more
How to Make an Ombré Rainbow Cake
In the days leading up to my friend Rachel's baby shower, I had every intention of baking adorable baby bottle-shaped cookies, and went so far as to buy a shaped cutter. But as the party got closer, I realized the thought of making and decorating cookies was only adding stress, ...read more
The List: What to Do This Week
After completely "shutting off" last week—I didn't see a phone or a computer for six days—I'm back in L.A.! While I'll be posting a full recap of my experience doing a cattle drive later this week (cue City Slickers jokes...), I'm still thinking about the last two days, which was ...read more
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How Organizing My Beauty Assortment Reminded Me of My Greatest Joys
This is Part 3 of a Four-Part Series. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Although there were moments throughout my closet edit that brought me joy (what Tricia called 'clickpoints'), clothing is so intertwined with my business that even my favorite personal pieces often have other ...read more
A Fresh and Floral Take
A plain white tee and jeans combination is a reliable fallback when I want to feel comfortable and presentable. But the next time I want to take things to the next level without compromising comfort, I'll be reaching for this floral top from our line. This blooming blouse is ...read more
How to Add a 'Green Ceiling' to Your Home
As someone who comes from a background in architecture, one of my favorite parts of eating out has nothing to do with the food—and everything to do with the design. Restaurant interiors can be highly Instagrammable, subdued and elegant, or strike a balance of visually stunning ...read more
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What I'm Buying for Our Trip to Hawaii
We leave for Hawaii in exactly one week (not like I'm counting down or anything) and I cannot wait to get there. In the meantime, here are a few of the things I'm considering for the trip to elevate my vacation look.1. Marysia Jumpsuit. A comfy, throw-on-and-go jumpsuit that ...read more
Ruffle Me Blue
Although I try to strike a balance within my outfits by mixing motifs, I decided to fully embrace the blue tones and ruffle accents for this particular look. Since the blue shades are varied and the ruffles subtle enough, I felt casual yet chic—enough so to remind me of my trip ...read more
How I Organized My Closet Using the KonMari Method
This is Part 2 of a Four-Part Series. Start here, if you missed Tuesday's post.In many ways, it felt like both a blessing and a curse that the KonMari Method begins with the category Clothing, since it felt like an enormous weight to complete it first, but also an enormous weight ...read more
The List: What to Do This Week
Dispatch from the Cattle Drive! At this point, I'm on Day 2 of riding through Nevada with my mom, 200 cows, and 50 volunteers and cowboys heading towards Reno, Nevada for the Reno Rodeo. Since I'm without service entirely for the next few days (and hoooome, home on the range), ...read more
More is More: How to Layer Jewelry
Sloan inspires me in many ways, not least of which is her ability to layer accessories upon accessories with absolute confidence. At first, I joked about her lack of restraint but I soon started to notice that she was onto something that is more common than not: Adding more than ...read more
Father's Day Gift Guide 2018
1. Royal Republiq Leather Backpack: I've come full-circle on the style and utility of backpacks. As a kid, they were an essential part of my daily use, carrying books and random junk, but I abandoned them in adulthood, thinking they might look too juvenile. I was wrong and while ...read more
Made for Sunny Days
Summer always puts me in a more adventurous mindset to try different recipes, visit new places, and host more get-togethers in our backyard. And while it may not seem like much of a leap of faith to wear an easygoing dress, the yellow tone isn't something I'd normally gravitate ...read more
The Value of a Women's Group
When I applied to an all-women's college my senior year of high school, I did it as a favor to my beloved principal who told me, "If I had a daughter, this is where I'd want her to go." I, on the other hand, had my suspicions. I'd always been a tomboy growing up, competing in ...read more
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5 Research-Backed Ways to Be Smarter with Your Money, Every Day
Even though I write and teach workshops about money, I was always embarrassed by my lack of enthusiasm for budgeting. We’re constantly given the message that the only way to be smart with our money is to stick to a budget. I get it—a budget is a great way to be smart with your ...read more
Nautical Notes
On a recent June gloomy day, I struggled to find the right piece to wear. Although it's nearly summer, a floral romper or dress felt aggressively upbeat, and not quite warm enough. While I've never been sailing, the weather feels reminiscent of crisp cold, coastal air and this ...read more
The New Way I'm Going About Spring Cleaning
For every beautiful shot I post on Instagram of a clean kitchen or bedroom, there are just many I don’t post—of ‘junk drawers’ packed to the brim, areas teeming with Shop samples, and piles of clothes on the floor of my closet. And while I make every effort to be transparent ...read more