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
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
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
Dear Frances Shoes: I'm not usually someone who's typically swayed by advertising (I blame my Sociology major/Media Studies minor), but as soon as I saw these slingback sandals pop into my InstaStories feed, I bought them on the spot. They're the exact height I'm always looking ...read more
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
I've always been curious about chemical peels, but after a friend had one a few years ago—and I watched each day as her sunburn-red face peeled away—I realized it just wasn't in the cards for me. To be frank, I've always been intimidated by the pain factor, and my job and ...read more
I’ve always been drawn to lip products that stay put. Even though I’m someone who completely embraces a bright lip, I’m often reluctant to wear one if I’m out to dinner and don’t have easy access to a mirror. I don’t want to look like a clown-gone-bad after a few sips of wine. I ...read more
When Alina came over to our house from a shoot earlier this month, she was decked out in the most dramatic eyeshadow and party-ready makeup (stay tuned—we'll be sharing that post later this week), but her lips were what caught my attention. They looked noticeably larger, but not ...read more
One of the most documented topics on Cupcakes and Cashmere is my obsession with nail polish. From at-home manicure tips, to nail art inspiration and my own capsule collection with Formula X, no other beauty ritual makes me happier. So, when Formula X reached out and asked if I ...read more
I knew that the bronze skin of a quintessential California girl in the '70s was my favorite beauty look, but it wasn't until we shot this photo that I realized just how much my makeup reflects that. I have double luminizer, double bronzer, and triple self tanner in a single ...read more
I go through a lot of different beauty products, but there are only a few items that I buy repeatedly. Here's a look at the 15 things I've consistently used up and bought again.1. Tarte 'Flush' Cheek Stain. I've owned multiple iterations of this product, but it's this sheer ...read more
