Closing out this Fashion Week, I attended Estée Lauder's Modern Muse party and it was easily the highlight of the past five days. The party was in celebration of the brand's new fragrance and each guest got to bring their own "muse." Since nothing is more important to me than ...read more
In lieu of our regular "Ask Emily" segment, this week I'm answering some of your beauty questions as part of my ongoing collaboration with Estée Lauder. Enjoy! ...read more
There's something about nude-colored nails that always feels fresh and clean...but it can also gravitate towards boring and predictable. For a twist on a classic, Estée Lauder and I came up with the Ombré Nude manicure, which uses varying shades of the color on each finger nail, ...read more
[embed width="620" height="349"]http://youtu.be/Z1o9TeM6PbA[/embed] I have a major weakness for spring colors, and Est?e Lauder's new pastel collection is pretty close to perfect. When the polishes arrived for the shoot, I couldn't choose just one, which was the impetus for this ...read more
There are certain make-up products that are more fun than others - like a bright poppy lipstick or a glossy red nail polish. But when it comes to products that are not only integral, but also remarkably versatile, concealer pretty much tops my list. It's a tricky product to use ...read more
The holidays are officially over, but I always have a hard time with the abrupt end to the festivities in January. It's a reluctant return to my regular schedule, so I try to find ways to revisit a seasonal spin whenever I can. In the past year that I've been working with Est?e ...read more
As I approach thirty, I've started to pay attention to those little things I took for granted for years (fast metabolism! no need to wash my face before bed!) - namely my skincare regimen. While I've made some big adjustments over the years, like no tanning and always making ...read more
As shown time, and timeagain, I love nail art and would be happy if the trend never went away. It's all about making little changes throughout the year - the loud neon colors and sparkles I wear in the summer lack the sophistication that goes along with fall fashion. With that ...read more
I love the casual vibe of summer entertaining. Everything feels relaxed when people are sitting around a table outside eating a simple, seasonal meal. I created a video with Estée Lauder about my tips for entertaining at home and my beauty regimen (like mixing blush with an ...read more
We shot this Estée Lauder video a few weeks back and I love how it came out. There's something about summertime date nights that make even the simplest ideas (like heading to the beach in sultry make-up) seem fresh and fun. You can also watch other Est?e Lauder videos, including ...read more
When I get ready to go out at night, I usually decide between a smoky eye or winged liner. They both add just enough drama, are easy to apply, and look great in dimly lit rooms. But before working with Tom Pecheux, of Est?e Lauder, I had never thought to combine the two into a ...read more
When I was in New York this past February, I had the pleasure of working with Est?e Lauder's creative make-up director, Tom Pecheux, on my bridal beauty look. It was such a fun day - we visited Gabriella Bridal, the salon where I bought my wedding dress, then went back to the ...read more
Tonight I'm hosting an event with Estée Lauder to celebrate the launch of their Mad Men collection at Bloomingdales at Century City. For those of you in the L.A. area, I'd love for you to stop by to get your make-up done and to enjoy "Mad-tinis," hors d'oeuvres, and our retro ...read more
Most mornings I follow the same beauty routine - I wash my face, put on moisturizer, and apply just enough make-up so that I look put together, but not done up. It only takes a few minutes and makes for the ideal base, should I want to add on a smoky eye or a bold lip. Since I'm ...read more
Happy Valentine's Day! This has always been one of my favorite holidays and not just for the romantic gestures - I think it's all about pampering yourself. Since I'm still in New York, tonight's plans include ordering pizza, watching a movie with a friend, followed by a long ...read more
As some of you may have heard on Friday, I'm thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Estée Lauder as their guest blogger. It's been an amazing experience so far and I can't wait to share the projects we've been working on. I'll be creating content for their site on a ...read more
Sometimes a few key elements (namely a gold, sequined blazer, a polka dot blouse, and a jeweled, satin clutch) can make an ordinary outfit feel sparkly, in more ways than one. ...read more
We've been engaged for eight months, but it didn't feel official until this past weekend. We finally found the perfect venue (in Mill Valley!) and I couldn't be happier. So many things were put on hold until we found the place (like my dress, the vibe, the little details), so it ...read more
Most of our Sunday evenings follow the same routine - a simple meal, comfy clothes, and a good amount of cleaning. Last night we decided to take advantage of the balmy weather and headed for The Avalon Hotel, one of our favorite spots in L.A. I got dressed up in a '60s-style ...read more
This dress was a bit of an impulse purchase when I needed an outfit for an event a few weeks back. The ombre blue feels reminiscent of waves and I love that the one-shoulder detailing isn't too revealing. It's turned out to be my go-to cocktail dress this summer (I also wore it ...read more