I thought by the time I reached my mid-30s I wouldn't need a blemish cream, but my skin has lately been finicky. Maybe it's the numerous products I'm constantly testing or simply stress, but I needed to find a better solution than ice (which does, in fact, help a lot). When I ...read more
My love for dainty jewelry knows no bounds, but I never considered myself an "anklet girl," until I came across this one. In looking through Shashi's summer collection, I first picked this out as a bracelet, and had my doubts when I learned it also came in an anklet option. ...read more
In my experience, faux options are rarely as well-designed or as nicely made as their leather counterparts, and often look cheap. In creating a "leather" jacket for my fall line, it was important we made an option that looks just as good as the real thing—no compromise needed. ...read more
I was never a firm believer in using a primer every time I put on make-up, as it felt like an unnecessary extra step after my moisturizer. But for someone who's always struggled with both dry skin and makeup that seems to slip off my face mere minutes after applying it, I ...read more
It's safe to say we're big bath fans on our team. In the last few months alone, I've featured my go-to soothing bubble bath while Leslie shared the genius tray that holds a book (and a glass of wine!) while she soaks in the tub. But perhaps my favorite new discovery is this ...read more
Sunscreen is the one element of my skincare routine that I often overlook—which several of you picked up on in the comment section of this morning's post. It's not that I don't understand its importance, but it often makes the rest of my makeup not go on as smoothly, and is so ...read more
I've used the same oversized straw tote for my farmers' market trips for years and while I still use it when I'm only picking up a few items, I have a new go-to bag for bigger hauls. It's perfect in its simplicity and the see-through netting allows for bright citrus or pretty ...read more
A large part of my job includes regularly testing out products so that I can recommend the best of the best to you, from bronzers, to mascara, to lip stains. It's one of my favorite things to do, but also incredibly taxing on my already-sensitive skin. At the end of a ...read more
I consider myself to be a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to finding comfortable sweats (hence the entire drawer in my closet dedicated to loungewear). I always look for cute details to make them fashionably appropriate if I plan on leaving the house, but still cozy enough ...read more
A few weeks back at our girls spa day, Cristina arrived in what was arguably the perfect outfit. She was in a loose, lightweight jumpsuit that I assumed had been a recent splurge. The fabric was breathable but luxe, draped in all of the right places, and most importantly, she ...read more
I've never been very good at taking baths. I love the idea of sliding into bubbles and spending the next thirty minutes in a state of warm, distraction-free bliss, but in practice, I get bored and antsy, and end up spending the entire time willing myself to relax, but not ...read more
When I was young, I spent a good portion of one summer collecting flowers to press, with the intention of using them to make homemade cards and stickers. But like most projects I began as a kid, it didn't materialize into anything else. I've had a particular fondness for pressed ...read more
I've always liked the idea of having fresh plants in Sloan's room, but since a vase of flowers would be destroyed immediately, this cheeky rainbow planter (placed out of her reach) is the ideal compromise. Even though it reads as kitschy-cute, it looks and feels like a ...read more
I love having manicured nails, but I rarely paint them for a simple reason: I'm incapable of making it to the Safe Dry Zone without banging them against something. And even on the rare occasion that they make it to the other side unscathed, they still look sloppy (my fine motor ...read more
When something is sexy, it almost always means that it's uncomfortable—and this is especially true when it comes to lingerie and intimates. But once in a while, I'll come across something that breaks the norm, like this teddy from Eberjey. When I ordered it last month, "sexy" ...read more
It is surprisingly difficult to find an adult-friendly bubble bath. I had one that I liked a while ago, but it was so bright and energizing, with notes of bergamot and citrus, that it was the opposite of relaxing. I wanted something I could enjoy with a face mask, a glass of ...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
I discovered this product in the least-likely of places—in a store packed to the brim with people. What should have smelled like a medley of unappealing scents (on that day, it was about 100 degrees in there), instead smelled like a flower shop filled with geraniums and roses. I ...read more
As Alina mentioned in an Alina's Loving Now piece, a thin pair of just-above-the-ankle socks can add a cool, prep-school vibe to any outfit at a fraction of the cost of most trendy accessories. While I've previously been wary of the trend—it can go from cool to dorky or ...read more
The last time I wore a piece of jewelry with a heart, I was in high school. I cherished the little silver trinket on a chunky chain, but by the time I graduated, the shape felt like a cheesy relic of childhood. When I came across this piece, I fell in love with the idea of heart ...read more
Beanies are notoriously tricky for me—whether it's my head shape or hair, I have no idea—but this one managed to look cool and effortless while I was practically living in it over the holidays. When I tried to put my finger on why this beanie is so flattering, I came to a few ...read more
I start buying Christmas presents embarrassingly early—partially because I often find so many great things while I'm searching for items for our gift guides that I can't resist. But even with all of the preparation, there is always someone I end up needing a last-minute gift ...read more
I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of slippers for multiple years now. You'd think it would be relatively easy to find a simple but cute pair, that doesn't look boring and utilitarian, and is comfortable and functional–yet still I came up short in my search. When I came ...read more
There are trends that slowly make their way into the mainstream over many months, and then there are trends that seem to explode onto the scene overnight. The silhouette of an over-the-ankle statement boot belongs to the latter category. In seemingly an instant, I started seeing ...read more
