For years, one of my favorite weekend beauty rituals was picking out my next nail polish color. I embraced pretty much everything, with the exception of anything shimmery. I was game for muted aquas, oranges, poppy-pinks, the darkest purples—I almost prided myself on switching ...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
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
When I do things with girlfriends, I inevitably slip back to the mindset of a middle school girl. If we're at brunch and I'm considering eggs, I'll almost always switch up my order for fear of having "food envy" once my friend's waffles arrive. The same goes for nails and ...read more
Sure, varying shades of pink nail polish might look the same to most people, but I'm very particular. I can tolerate minimal amounts of shimmer in reds during the holidays and in very dark colors, but when it comes to pink, it's easy to end up channeling Barbie. OPI's new ...read more
One of my favorite things about Sundays is the abundance of Farmers' Markets in the Los Angeles area. This morning, I picked up two bouquets of pink peonies for $4 each. There's something special about walking around with an inconspicuous brown paper bag, the inside of which ...read more