Each December, I reflect back on my favorite purchases of the year. I scour my closet, go through my bathroom shelves, and pore through receipts to take account of the things I bought and love the most from that year (you can see my other favorites from 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, ...read more
1. Eight mindfulness apps if you're feeling burnt-out. 2. Tricks for having deeper conversations. 3. In defense of early dinners. 4. If women catcalled men... (made me laugh!) 5. Is air pollution taking years off your life? 6. The genre you probably aren’t reading, but ...read more
Besides a few trips to New York in the winter, I haven't been to the "snow, snow" in about 25 years. It was on a quick weekend excursion to Lake Tahoe with my family at ten-years-old, where I was enrolled in a ski class with toddlers. I don't remember much from the experience, ...read more
We all have that one friend... She’s as balanced as they come—which, to her, means she's heading to barre before the bar, knows all the latest fitness trends, and can always be counted on for a hike over happy hour. Your fittest friend is sure to love these gifts: ...read more
She always finds bands before they get big, is maybe your only friend to actually know what CBD stands for, and was into adaptogens when you were still saying “adapto-what?” Impress her with your it-girl knowledge, with one of these impossibly chic, fashion-forward gifts: ...read more
Our entire office quizzed the men in our lives to find out what they really want this year. Consider this the ultimate gift guide for your brother, husband, dad, or best guy friend (though, to be honest, I'll be adding a lot of these to my wishlist too…): ...read more
Last week, I attended a 'Holiday High Tea' with girlfriends, with a very specific dress code: velvet. Normally, I would be thrilled about this—I've always been a fan of the fabric for its luxe festive feel, especially this time of year. The only problem is that I'd just worn my ...read more
1. A good reason to start meditating. 2. If sitcom characters lived in LA, could they afford rent? 3. Ten of the best audiobooks of all time. 4. A one-minute hack for making dry shampoo last. 5. The woman in charge of all movie ratings, from G to NC-17. (NYT) 6. A ...read more
My therapist recently shared a trick with me for dealing with anxiety that sounded so obvious, I couldn't believe I'd never thought of it before. In retrospect, I realize I may have missed it because it was right there in front of me and so simple. The idea is this: Any time ...read more
I'm not usually one to pair multiple trends in one outfit, but I couldn't resist pairing two very current pieces: a black ballerina sweater and leather skirt. In the case of the sweater, my immediate instinct was to lean into its feminine vibe, with a tulle skirt, but the look ...read more
They’re the first to say “Why don’t we just do it at our house?” and they’re always the host with the most—now’s your chance to be the guest with the best. Plus, if you bring their host game to the next level (with a stovetop pizza oven or cocktail kit), you’ll inevitably be the ...read more
Show your work wife or neighbor how much they mean to you without breaking the bank. These gifts are all $50 and under, without compromising quality, so you can be that person who brings the best gift to your office or White Elephant party (though, really, I think anyone would be ...read more
I wasted a lot of great holiday outfits by being afraid of faux leather leggings and turtlenecks. Usually I find turtlenecks to be too bulky, and far from flattering, but the shoulder detail on this one adds a bit of interest and keeps the entire look from feeling too bulky. ...read more
1. Traveling the globe through candy (NYT). 2. How to meal-prep using only Trader Joe’s ingredients. 3. Winners of the wildlife photos of the year were released—and I can’t pick a favorite. 4. What to save and splurge on, for every room in your house. 5. Bucket list bars to ...read more
Whether you're someone who would throw a blazer over your favorite pair of black slacks, or over a sequin dress to downplay the girly-ness of it, a white blazer is the item you probably didn't know you needed in your closet, especially for the holidays. This piece works ...read more
I've always loved this time of year, not only for the obvious reasons (plenty of quality time with family, ample servings of my mom's cooking) but also because it allows me to pause and reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. While every year goes by in the blink of an ...read more
If I could dream up a coat for the holidays, it would be this one—which is exactly what happened, actually. Last season, I searched everywhere for a plaid coat to wear at Christmas with my parents and to a few events in New York. I wanted a knee-length jewel-tone coat that ...read more
Baby, it’s cold outside—and there’s no reason to leave home when it’s this cozy indoors. These gifts are selected for the friend mostly likely to be curled up with a glass of wine and book on a Friday night (which, come to think of it, is exactly where you’ll find us this ...read more
It should come as no surprise that our entire team takes cookies (and anything containing sugar and gluten, for that matter) very seriously. In fact, a common interview question we ask is "Where is your favorite chocolate chip cookie in Los Angeles?" I'm not going to say it's ...read more
It's no secret I'm an enormous fan of a sequin anything. Like lighting my favorite holiday candle on the first of November, and putting on my favorite Christmas songs (John Legend's new album has been on repeat this year), throwing on sequins never fails to get me into the ...read more
Earlier this summer, I worked with a certified KonMari Consultant, Trisha, to help me organize my house. We tackled my closet, beauty, and kitchen, and for a few weeks, everything was perfect—my pantry looked like a magazine spread, and my bathroom counter was clutter-free. But ...read more
1. Why reading is the most intelligent thing you can do. 2. Five things to discuss with your partner before getting engaged. 3. The brave move that launched Ina Garten’s career. 4. 100 websites that shaped the internet as we know it. 5. A day in the life of a hospital therapy ...read more
