Ever since I cut my hair short earlier this year, I've worn it almost exclusively down, with a slight wave. Of course, I can't throw it into a top-knot at its current length but after seeing how Julie Pelipas effortlessly styles a low bun and a statement earring, I realized that ...read more
When I first came across San Francisco-based illustrator Gretchen Röehrs's Instagram (@groehrs), it felt like a match made in heaven. Her food-meets-fashion sketches are so creative and fun—from turning oyster shells into mini-dresses to twisting a banana peel into a jumpsuit. I ...read more
Travel has always been a priority for me—if there's a pair of shoes I'm dying to buy, the only thing I need to do is remind myself of all the places I haven't visited to put them back down. Yes, visiting Paris or Cambodia (two places at the top of my list!) is a lot more ...read more
Before I joined the Cupcakes and Cashmere team, I was an editor at the beauty website Byrdie. My job was literally to stay on top of (or, really, ahead of) each and every beauty trend. To do that, I stalked brands', bloggers', and artists's every online move, most of which took ...read more
One of the first things Geoffrey and I realized we had in common was our shared love of food. Since we first started dating, we've taken pride in our combined wealth of knowledge on restaurants in Los Angeles. And while he's more likely to whip out the sous vide at home (though I ...read more
Perusing your Instagram feed can sometimes feel like a chore - wherein you feel a reluctant need to catch up on the day's posts without even really enjoying what you're scrolling past. But amidst the same-old scenes, there are the accounts that consistently stand apart from the ...read more
My site is photo heavy, so when I initially downloaded Instagram (you can follow me here) a couple of years ago, I thought the content might be redundant to what I was creating for the blog. After a few minutes, I quickly realized how unique and engaging the platform was and ...read more
Every once in a while, I have one of those weekends that just works and by the time I'm back in the office, I feel fulfilled, relaxed, and content. Our Memorial Day weekend was great (captured via Instagram) - with plenty of time spent with friends (including a barbecue at our ...read more