I recently realized that I'm in my late twenties but still haven't stuck to a consistent skincare regimen. The problem is, my skin is finicky: My cheeks are dry, my T-zone is oily, I'm sensitive to scents, and my chin is a constant victim to hormonal acne (which I'm fairly ...read more

• By Jess Kane
  Apr 23, 2019

I don't think it fully occurred to me that I was getting a face tattoo until the technician, Linda, began talking me through ink color options. She explained that she was going to use a very thin pen to draw hair-thin lines with semi-permanent ink along my brow. The process, ...read more

• By Leslie
  Apr 10, 2019

At 35 I didn't anticipate that I'd still have bad skin days as often as I do. Whether I'm dealing with a breakout, a rash or irritation or just looking... old, I have a few steps that I take as soon as I get home that make a big difference. Here are the products I reach for when ...read more

• By Emily
  Apr 9, 2019

In an office of product-obsessed women, we're probably most vocal when it comes to our favorite mascaras. Emily's been using NARS for a while, Leslie is all about ILIA's natural ability to lengthen, Kelly loves this drugstore classic, and Anne's secret to success is the clay in ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Apr 8, 2019

It's pretty obvious that our entire office is filled with product junkies. Between Anne's skincare addiction and Leslie's natural beauty knowledge, we talk about different products we love pretty much every day. Once we learned of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty sale, where cult ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Mar 21, 2019

There are certain “cardinal rules” of skincare: remove your makeup and wash your face every night before bed, stay hydrated, apply SPF daily, to name a few. Whether vetted by celebrities or your grandmother, almost everyone can agree on these rules. But there are others that ...read more

• By Emily
  Mar 27, 2019

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

• By Emily
  Mar 12, 2019

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

• By Emily
  Mar 5, 2019

When the two people you're closest to tell you they're no longer 'feeling' your signature perfume anymore, it's probably time for a change. Though I was heart-broken to admit my bottle of Carnal Flower isn't working on me anymore—whether because my body chemistry has changed or ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Mar 6, 2019

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

• By Emily
  Feb 28, 2019

I have always loved the no-makeup makeup look, and in my youth tried to recreate it by actually wearing no makeup at all (side note: that didn’t work too well for me, and over the years I have gotten marginally better). After some trial and error with a heated spoon (another bad ...read more

• By Anne
  Apr 3, 2019

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

• By Emily
  Feb 25, 2019

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

• By Emily
  Feb 19, 2019

As much as I love the occasional indulgence of a salon manicure, the professional result isn't worth the cost of regular visits for me—especially when it's so easy to master a manicure at home. The most important part of the process isn't the polish, but the prep. It takes a bit ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 31, 2019

For every confident answer we have about skincare, we have just as many questions, from how to get rid of stubborn chin acne to proper exfoliating techniques. Last week, our Social Media Manager, Jess, visited Heyday Skincare, considered the "dry bar" of facials in New York and ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jan 24, 2019

My biggest aging regret is that I didn't solidify a better skincare routine until I reached my 30s. When I was young, I spent a ton of time in the sun (sans sunscreen!), rarely washed off my makeup at night, and didn't place any importance on skincare. After I shared my ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 17, 2019

It’s hard to believe how much life can change in a single year. While it was kind of a strange year for many, 2018 was by far the most eventful year of my life. From meeting my future husband, Alfie, to moving in with him, adopting a rescue dog, finding my dream job, finishing ...read more

• By Kelly Johnson
  Jan 17, 2019

You know those people who can take a workout class in the morning, then change directly into work clothes, and go about their day looking flawless? That's not me. I'm a profusely sweaty person and exercise most mornings (I'm a fan of Orange Theory and Classpass), which means I ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 8, 2019

Last year, at a bridal shower where the only person I knew was the bride, I approached a woman I'd never met. At first impression, she was the picture of a stereotypical Beverly Hills housewife; perfectly done-up with lash extensions, fake breasts, and glowing skin. As we got to ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 3, 2019

Last week, I posted a Story at an event and was flooded with DMs asking about my eye makeup. I had swiped an olive green shimmery shadow - an old pot of Stila's Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow (no longer available, but see a very similar one here, used in the photo ...read more

• By Emily
  Oct 31, 2018

About a year ago, I was running late while trying to get Sloan out the door to school. I made sure she looked pristine, but I practically ran out of the house without brushing my teeth and subsequently threw on an old sweatshirts, jeans, and slides. But once I got into the car ...read more

• By Emily
  Oct 22, 2018

Last week I posed a somewhat embarrassing question: 'Why is it such a big deal to see a woman sweat?' You responded in droves, with so many pieces of advice, opinions, and questions, mostly about natural deodorant, that I decided to reach out to the experts themselves. After ...read more

• By Emily
  Sep 18, 2018

I don't ask for a lot of my lipsticks—I'm not picky between gloss and matte options, can get away with a pretty wide range of hues, and am far less selective about which brands I experiment with than I am with other beauty products. The short reason is because lipstick is far ...read more

• By Emily
  Sep 12, 2018

L.A. has a ton of great restaurants, so for G and me to go to the same place twice, that means it's really one of our favorites. The same can be said for my relationship with beauty products. Since I try out so many different things, for me to use something up—and then actually ...read more

• By Emily
  Aug 27, 2018