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
Leslie and I are both people pleasers and though each of us struggles to say "no," the situations we find hardest to decline are entirely different. Leslie has a problem with declining social opportunities for fear of missing out, while I put together massive to-do lists that I'm ...read more
When I created Cupcakes and Cashmere's motto, "Elevate everyday life," nothing embodied that more than the tiny little things we do to improve our daily routine. I had our team share the simple things they do each day to make drab days feel a bit brighter. 1. Set alarms with ...read more
Valentine's Day isn't just for couples—I love to use the holiday as an excuse to indulge in sweet things I've had my eye on, like a blouse with heart details that can be worn year-round, or a pretty (romantic) nightgown. Here are some things I have on my wish list this year: 1. ...read more
Every time I pull up my friend Stacie's Instagram, she's in a different part of the world—it's safe to say she travels more than anyone else I know. In the past year, she flew from Los Angeles to India, New York (more than a few times, including upstate, twice), Paris and ...read more
1. Dark Series: Over the holidays, I asked for some new binge-worthy show recommendations and the one that kept popping up (given my propensity for scary, slightly creepy content) was 'Dark.' I liken it to Stranger-Things-meets-It (only because children go missing in a sequential ...read more
Running is something that hasn't come naturally to me in years. While I competed in track and cross country in high school, I quit as soon as I entered college and, for the most part, never looked back. I still love the idea of it (it's an easy and efficient way to fit in thirty ...read more
1. Golden Goose Sneakers: I'd considered investing in a pair of Golden Goose sneakers for about five years, ever since I saw them on two of my friends during a trip to Disneyland. By the end of the day, my feet were swollen and blistered in my flat boots while they were boasting ...read more
This year was one filled with a lot of beauty experimentation—Emily tried her hand at techniques for glowy skin like derma-rolling and derma-planing, and tested out hundreds of products before launching Beauty on the Shop (which is in the processing of growing even more!) and ...read more
In the office, we have a running joke that the job description for all employees should include "Must watch The Bachelor." Of course, this isn't true, but between our dedicated Slack channel and competitive fantasy leagues, it's certainly an important part of our office culture. ...read more