When I launched the cupcakes and cashmere clothing collection four years ago, I never could have imagined it'd someday be carried in over 500 boutiques around the country, as well as Shopbop, Nordstrom, Revolve, Neiman Marcus and Anthropologie. The reception and momentum is the ...read more
I've long believed that breaks are essential for a productive workday, which is why G and I have always made an effort to take an hour away from our desks for lunch, whenever possible. Recently though, our entire office has gotten into the habit of ordering-in or picking up ...read more
After our office conversation about perfumes last week, I felt inspired to nail-down my new signature scent (after years of using Carnal Flower). I headed to my favorite perfume store in L.A., Scent Bar, where I've been shopping for perfumes for the past eight years. While Kelly ...read more
It's been a long time since I had a newborn at home (with no current plans to have another), but after an expectant friend asked me to share the must-have items we swore by, I realized I never shared our list. The amount of advice, tips, and "must-have" items you hear about when ...read more
I've always been a fan of nail art, though my penchant for a glittery 'mermaid' nail has evolved to favor subtler star designs and under-stated decals. Similar to perfume, I adhere to the belief that the best nail art doesn't catch you eye the moment you walk in a room, but only ...read more
It goes without saying that lipstick plays an integral role in completing most outfits I put together. It's the final touch that 'pulls together' a look—and I'd go as far as to say it even improves my mood. It's hard to believe it's been five years since I came across MAC's ...read more
1. Do you seal your work emails with an ‘x’? 2. Here’s what life would look like without the ‘big five’ tech giants. 3. Fast food french fries, ranked. 4. How to be less annoyed over “the little things.” 5. Essential beauty products that have stood the test of time. 6. Why ...read more
I'd always heard Fiddle Leaf Figs are notoriously difficult to take care of—but it was years before I actually believed it. The trees in my house and our then-downtown office were both happily thriving. And then, we made the mistake of redecorating the office. About a week after ...read more
I'm generally a happy person. But what I only recently discovered was that I'm not exactly positive...and that the two are mutually exclusive. Let me explain. The other day, I answered a call from Cristina. She was asking about a shoot I'd had the day before. And instead of ...read more
We're obviously all fans of beauty and skincare in the office (which happens to make it a very convenient place to work for any/all beauty advice). When we learned DermStore, which carries a ton of brands, is having a 20% off sale with promo code REFRESH this week, we each ...read more
1. The secret subliminal messaging airports use. 2. It turns out tequila is healthy (at least in comparison…). 3. All the upcoming 2019 movies that are based on true stories. 4. Old-school beauty hacks that still work today. 5. This five-second tip makes any pasta taste ...read more
I firmly believe that the pour-overs and flat whites G makes at home are the best in the city—but drew the line when he suggested I use the milk alternative he swears by. I had a hard time believing there was a way to improve upon milk. When we recently ran out, I finally ...read more
If there's one beauty step I dread, it's blowing out and styling my hair. I've gone through phases of painstakingly drying it smooth (a process that can literally take hours), adding curls that feel dated, and piling on product to camouflage shortcuts taken while styling. But ...read more
1. Why don’t women on The Bachelorette propose? 2. A thoughtful piece on home ownership in the Instagram era. 3. How to properly care for your plants (and bring them back to life). 4. Our entire office is dying to see this movie. What do you think? 5. Are Millennials too ...read more
I've written extensively about the makeup and hair products I use, my evening skincare routine, manicure essentials, and products I use and reuse, but recently realized that the bathroom staples I use every single day rarely make it into posts. In an effort to correct that, I'm ...read more
P.S., Our team is out on Monday for President's Day, but we'll be back with more content on Tuesday! In the meantime, stay in touch on Instagram, via @emilyschuman and @shopcupcakesandcashmere. See you back here Tuesday! xE ...read more
A few weeks ago, we brainstormed every question we have about engagement rings—then got completely side-tracked. We ended up talking for hours, not only about rings, but also about engagements, and our general philosophies on marriage and proposals. To tell the truth, more and ...read more
I know most girls wait for a man to put a diamond ring on their finger... but I've never believed that's the only way it should be done. After my college boyfriend and I broke up, I was devastated. I was living by myself in L.A., had zero friends, and felt so far from home. And ...read more
1. Are Millennials addicted to starting over? 2. If you liked Julie and Julia, you’ll love this Ina Garten version… 3. This navy top-knot headband is everything I ever wanted in a hair accessory. 4. The most romantic travel destinations. 5. For your ‘Netflix and chill’ plans ...read more
If you've been reading for long enough, you'll remember my shopping series 'Crave or Save.' In it, I'd select a trend (an embellished sweatshirt, lucite clutch, statement necklace), and offer my favorite affordable and designer versions of it. As much as I still love the thrill ...read more
Ever since Instagram introduced Stories, it can sometimes feel like there isn't much more to share when it comes to my daily life—but the fact is that, those Stories are still just the highlights of my day. I rarely film getting ready, taking meetings, or when I'm at my desk ...read more
