It's hard to believe that it's only been a little over a year since we were a team of three, but since launching our Shop last year, we've tripled in size (to the point we're even considering a new office space early next year...). At this point, we have nine full-time employees ...read more
Okay, so we may be a bit biased... but we love our Shop. And despite the fact that we each have distinctly different styles that run the gamut from tomboy to unapologetically feminine, we all regularly arrive to the office wearing items from the Shop (working at cupcakes and ...read more
Reading this blog—or any blog—you might think that when it comes to shopping, online is the only way to go. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Offline, there's an incredible team of small business owners with beautifully curated stores featuring cupcakes and cashmere ...read more
By the time October 1st rolls around, I'm ready to pretty much exclusively watch anything scary. So when G and I learned that Hereditary (the movie we'd both wanted to see in theaters) was available to rent, we did so that very night. And let me just say that it. is. terrifying. ...read more
The other day in the office, our editorial team lunchtime discussion veered to bras—our favorite styles, how often we purchase them, and why it's so hard to find a perfect strapless option (a conversation that isn't entirely rare in a mostly all-women office, sorry G). After ...read more
At lunch the other day, our team was talking about the shows we're loving right now, several of which are on Hulu. I immediately brushed those recommendations off saying, "Oh, our free trial ran out," to which the team incredulously responded, "But it's $4.99 a month..." I didn't ...read more
Face Halo: My skin is pretty sensitive, so even though the idea of makeup wipes is super appealing, they almost always cause me to break out. And when I use any face wash stronger than a simple foaming one though, my skin gets seriously dried out... plus it never feels like my ...read more
We're constantly swapping T.V. and movie recommendations in the office—and have found that each one of us is a go-to for different genres. Emily and Geoffrey are all about scary shows, Leslie is the opposite but loves something binge-worthy and character-driven, Raven is all ...read more
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin: I first discovered the author, Emily Giffin, after watching 'Something Borrowed' (based on her book) on a plane and raved about how it was such an underrated rom-com on my Instagram. Turns out, everyone agrees and claimed that I needed to ...read more
When it comes to breakups, you're usually in one of two camps: The type of person who drowns their sorrows in sad songs and feels the breakup, or the person who drowns out the feelings with 'boy/girl, bye' songs. In our office, we're squarely divided down the middle, so we ...read more
During a recent team editorial brainstorm, we got entirely derailed on the topic of celebrity doppelgängers and were surprised by how divided we all are on the topic. Some of us have lookalikes we swear are identical twins separated at birth, while others are perhaps more of a ...read more
It's all well and good to say, "Eat whole foods and practice portion control," but at the end of the day, we wanted more information—and we wanted it straight from the source. When celebrity nutritionists (like Kelly LeVeque, who's responsible for the likes of Jennifer Garner and ...read more
On any given day, our editorial team is in the office by 9, then taking on the day with work, meetings, brainstorms, lunches, and events out. Needless to say, by the time evening plans roll around, we wouldn't look nearly as fresh as we did that morning—if not for a little help. ...read more
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
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
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
We don't think the magic of going to sleep in New York and waking up in Paris will ever wear off, but that Insta-worthy shot of croissants and café au lait in bed isn't always as bright-eyed and beautiful as the perfect lighting would have you believe. Anyone who's ever had a ...read more
It's safe to assume that our team loves to shop. But even for us, there are certain items we loathe having to buy. In sharing our individual favorite things to purchase (and also the items we prefer not to shop for), it was surprisingly helpful to see another person's perspective ...read more
While Emily and Geoffrey are in Hawaii, the editorial team is finding our own ways to staycation and take advantage of L.A.'s sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Here are the products we're loving this summer for effortless, beach-ready routines: 1. BeautyCounter Mineral ...read more
Revamp Elton John Covers: I've always been a fan of Elton John, but not in the sense that I'll actually listen to his records on repeat. But that all changed once I heard Revamp, a covers album sung by some of my favorite contemporary artists (Mumford & Sons, Coldplay, Florence + ...read more
With Emily and Geoffrey in Hawaii this week, we thought it would be fun to take this regularly scheduled Weekday Wardrobe to share some of the items in our carts right now—from the obvious (summer dresses) to the edible (waffle bowls) to the totally random (sushi card games?). ...read more
Dear Frances Shoes: I'm not usually someone who's typically swayed by advertising (I blame my Sociology major/Media Studies minor), but as soon as I saw these slingback sandals pop into my InstaStories feed, I bought them on the spot. They're the exact height I'm always looking ...read more
We've all been there before: You feel unsettled, anxious, or simply confused about your relationship with a friend. You can't quite put your finger on it but slowly (sometimes very slowly), it dawns on you that the friendship has become unhealthy, even toxic, and you may need to ...read more
Our editorial team combed through the top sites for the best Memorial Day Weekend Sales, so you don't have to. P.S., Many sales aren't starting until tomorrow, but we're sharing the inside scoop with you so you can start getting your carts ready for when they do hit! Deal: Up to ...read more