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
We live in a city with endless restaurant offerings and work with a team that's fair to call food-obsessed, so it's only natural that half (or more) of our office conversations eventually find their way back to food—what we're eating, cooking, and craving. Suffice it to say that ...read more
1. Make a sentimental photo really sparkle with this gem frame ($40).2. Give her an empowering message to wear close to her heart everyday with an pendant necklace that also gives back ($32).3. Send a Greetabl to the moms in your life—I collaborated with them to create a pack ...read more
The first truly beautiful flower arrangement I received upon moving to L.A. was one of Eric's. He’s known for classic flower arrangements and, in particular, his signature bouquet of roses. I’ve long-admired him and his beautiful designs, so I jumped at the opportunity to share ...read more
1. L'Essenziale Welded Bracelet: When Cristina and I were in Paris, we loved the idea of finding sweet souvenirs that would forever remind us of our girls' trip. During a rather lengthy excursion to Le Bon Marche, we stumbled across a machine that welded gold bracelets directly ...read more
1. Laura Mercier Ultra-Longwear Concealer: Between my makeup drawer, cosmetic bags, and car, I probably own 12 different concealers. They all do different things, and I pick and choose which one to use based on what I need most, whether it's full coverage for a pimple, ...read more
I came to The Bachelor relatively late—during the finale of Ben Higgins' show. But if you watch my Insta-Stories, you already know I didn't waste a moment diving straight into Jojo Fletcher's season, and every season (and spin-off, Winter Games included...) after that. Aside from ...read more
1. May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers: I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that my dad is the one who introduced me to some of my favorite contemporary musicians. He was playing the Nirvana Unplugged album months before my friends and I had ever heard of them and it's ...read more