You know when you haven't gone to a restaurant in years, and you wonder if it will be as good as you remembered it once was? That's exactly how I felt when G and I recently visited one of our favorite beach-side spots for a date night. We hadn't been since having Sloan, but it ...read more
There’s something so nostalgic about mimicking the colors of our flag this time of year. I remember as a kid wearing full on stars- and stripe-printed jumpsuits or similar over-the-top patriotic bathing suits for pool parties. And though I’m not as bold anymore, I’m still a ...read more
You wouldn't know it from the palette I picked for the blog, but growing up, my favorite color was blue. Maybe it's because I identified as a tomboy that I felt compelled to choose a stereotypically male color as my favorite, but I couldn't get enough of it. While I'm not quite ...read more
This dress has a lot going on: a ruffle-trimmed neckline, an asymmetrical wrap closure, a bow, and off-the-shoulder sleeves (am I missing anything?). I had a very specific vision when we were designing it and somehow, after some trial and error, everything came together to ...read more
Left to my own devices, I'd live in jumpsuits. They're universally flattering, versatile, and, most of all, easy. I can't think of a single other wardrobe staple that's able to transition as seamlessly from pajamas to workday attire with a just few simple accessory swaps (it ...read more
One of my favorite things about L.A. is how well it lends itself to weekend getaways. In college, I often took the train to San Diego or Santa Barbara for the weekend, and I'm still discovering new-to-me places like Los Olivos and Ojai. Since I'm currently in the process of ...read more
I've been looking forward to the release of this dress since incredibly early in its design process—and so has Alina. When I first showed her photographs of it, she said (in true, enthusiastic Alina fashion), "That's the cutest dress I've ever seen! I have to have it!" I was so ...read more
A few weeks ago, our team was talking about our ultimate travel wish lists (which you may have caught on our newsletter), and cherry blossom season in both Japan and D.C. immediately came to mind for me. We have a few cherry trees in Los Angeles, but I've never seen the flowers ...read more
We talk about podcasts around the office almost as frequently as we discuss our favorite television shows and movies. Emily listens to them on her morning walks, Alina's favorite way to relax is listening to her favorite podcast while taking a bath, Geoffrey tunes in while ...read more
It's been more than a few years since I planned my outfits around Valentine's Day (one year that comes to mind included a hot pink skirt, red sweater, and violet mary-janes—oof). Since Geoffrey and I usually celebrate the "holiday" with dinner at home and a rom com, I won't be ...read more
Every few seasons, an "it" silhouette of pant cycles through—from skinny jeans, to "boyfriend" jeans, to the current most in-demand style: cropped and flared (which I'm a huge fan of, as you've probably noticed from my Weekday Wardrobes). Since most of my cropped pants are denim ...read more
Anyone who works in editorial management will tell you that interns are an integral part of the work process and product. I believe firmly in the importance of the intern phase in a person's career, and take leading the editorial intern program at Cupcakes and Cashmere very ...read more
I love discovering hidden gems, especially places like Daily Dose, a café nestled between two large industrial buildings downtown. There's no better way to enjoy a latte than in a place that feels like your own secret spot, which also doubles for a great photo location. ...read more
My favorite time of the day is when the sun is just about to set and the temperature suddenly dips. But that transitional time can be tough to dress for, and this fisherman sweater is the ideal cozy knit to throw on over lighter pieces. I wanted a simple design in front - ...read more