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
  17 hours ago

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 16, 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

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

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Aug 20, 2018

On the weekends, I rarely wear any makeup. At most, I'll wear a touch of concealer, some cheek and lip stain, and mascara (if that!) which allows me to get out the door quickly for brunch or beach days with G and Sloan, while still looking relatively pulled-together. The secret ...read more

• By Emily
  Aug 14, 2018

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

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Jun 29, 2018

One of my favorite beauty traditions is getting my hair brightened in preparation for summer months. The physical shift never fails to get me excited for cookouts, picnics, and longer days, but I've experienced a mental shift when it comes to maintaining it. While it's easy for ...read more

• By Emily
  May 16, 2018

While I've been interested in beauty for as long as I can remember, I don't think the word "skincare" entered my vocabulary until my late twenties. Fast-forward to my thirties, when it's arguably the most important part of my beauty routine, both in terms of making up for past ...read more

• By Emily
  Apr 19, 2018

I admittedly change-up my skincare routine more than I should, in the name of discovering new brands and products, but there are a few mainstays that have found a permanent place on my bathroom counter. Some products, like masks, I use once a week, but others, like moisturizers ...read more

• By Emily
  Mar 15, 2018

When I got my hair cut two months ago, I was immediately thrilled with it and how fresh and light it felt. But within a few weeks, I realized I had a perfect new(ish) cut—and no idea how to style it, especially since it quickly grew from a sleek lob to somewhere in-between short ...read more

• By Emily
  Mar 8, 2018

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 ...read more

• By Cupcakes and Cashmere
  Mar 5, 2018

Valentine's Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Every year, I make an effort to do something small that makes me feel like my best self, whether that means waking up extra-early to make heart-shaped pancakes for Sloan or buying myself something feminine and ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 14, 2018

Even in sunny, beautiful L.A., winter can be harsh on skin. Between the dry climate, cold(ish) recent weather, and excessive use of heaters indoors, I've been noticing considerably more redness, but with the right products and makeup, at least I'm able to conceal it. To begin, I ...read more

• By Emily
  Feb 5, 2018

For the past year or so, I'd been trying to grow my hair out. It's not because I thought it was looking particularly healthy and lustrous, but I liked the simplicity of being able to put it in a top knot. I hadn't even stopped to consider whether it was looking its best or just ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 9, 2018

Every day looks exactly the same for Sloan. In the morning, we get her out of bed, she helps me squeeze fresh orange juice, then she eats breakfast while Facetiming 'Gaga' (my dad). We then read a book in her room, get her dressed and head to school. At this point, we have ...read more

• By Emily
  Dec 11, 2017