• By Emily
  Jan 18, 2019

There’s nothing quite like the start of a new year. It’s a time for reflection, a mental refresh, and the kick-in-the-pants you need to make a plan that helps you consciously move forward toward the career goals you want to accomplish. It’s true that many of us look at January ...read more

• By Career Contessa
  Jan 17, 2019

1. In defense of not having a morning routine.  2. This is what a great book does to your brain.  3. The surprising meaning behind the word “nice.”  4. 7 ways to make your skin glow in the winter.  5. Why the world is full of buttons that don’t work.  6. I got more DMs this week ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 16, 2019

Even though I spent three days in Park City, Utah this weekend (arriving back in L.A. late last night), I felt like I was gone for a week. It was so rejuvenating to escape to a winter wonderland with friends and get some skiing in. We literally skied from 9 am to 4 pm every day, ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 14, 2019

• By Emily
  Jan 11, 2019

1. Secrets of billionaire honeymoon planners.  2. This is exactly the right amount you should use of each skincare product.  3. Seven ways to actually keep your New Year's resolutions.  4. These creative bookends are works of art.  5. Tiny, heartwarming love stories. (NYT) 6. ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 9, 2019

Every Christmas and New Years, the entire Cupcakes and Cashmere team takes two full weeks off. It's an unconventional policy that ensures we're all well-rested for a productive upcoming year. Each break, I take time to fully sign off (I spent eight days with family in Guatemala ...read more

• By Leslie
  Jan 7, 2019

1. Even Michelle Obama gets imposter syndrome—here’s how she overcomes it.  2. 52 small (but fascinating) lessons from 2018.  3. What it looks like to “self improve” in Los Angeles.  4. How pink salt took over millennial kitchens.  5. Why the world is full of buttons that don’t ...read more

• By Emily
  Jan 2, 2019

1. Is listening to a book the same as reading one? 2. The best sites for wasting time on the internet.  3. Here’s how to make holiday travel as seamless as possible.  4. A simple trick for budgeting.  5. The most popular New Year’s Eve events in cities around the world.  6. When ...read more

• By Emily
  Dec 19, 2018

When I look back on the items I purchase each year, there's usually a general theme. After college, I spent most of my money on food and cookware, the next year I upgraded my clothes, the next was all about travel. This year, I devoted my time and budget into improving my ...read more

• By Leslie
  Dec 19, 2018

She’s always on the move, taking on the world for work trips and weekend getaways. She hardly ever slows down long enough to catch up—but when she does, it’s like no time has passed. These essentials will keep her going strong till your next girls’ night together: ...read more

• By Emily
  Dec 18, 2018

Ironically, the list I've been most preoccupied with lately isn't even this one—it's my to-do list. Since our office is closed for the next few days, I plan on taking full advantage of the extra hours to do every little thing I've been putting off this year, which reads a bit ...read more

• By Leslie
  Dec 17, 2018

• By Emily
  Dec 14, 2018

I combed through my favorite sites for Sloan to gather the best kid-friendly toys and products, so you can delight your own (or impress their parents) this season. And while these gifts are intended for kids, several of them are so appealing, I added them to my own wishlist: ...read more

• By Emily
  Dec 14, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 13, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 12, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 11, 2018

We have a running joke in the office that the best possible situation is to make plans with a friend, then have them cancel. You get all the credit for going out plus an unplanned night. Maybe it's because we're all chronic over-planners, but it feels like a present to have ...read more

• By Leslie
  Dec 10, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 10, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 7, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 5, 2018

This weekend was a bit more hectic than I anticipated, so on Sunday afternoon I took advantage of a three-hour gap between plans and did one of my favorite things: I took myself out to a movie. Going to the movies alone is one of my favorite things, ever, because it feels so ...read more

• By Leslie
  Dec 3, 2018

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

• By Emily
  Dec 3, 2018

• By Emily
  Nov 30, 2018