My dad always had beautiful fountain pens lying around his desk that I would steal anytime I got the chance. But as soon as I tried to use them, they sort of lost their appeal—you typically had to unscrew them instead of just popping off the cap and they were often heavy and ...read more
I included this in a recent newsletter, but since I use and love it so much, I couldn't not share it here as well. While standing at valet with my friend Cristina recently, she whipped out a chic little card case: a deep royal blue with leopards on it that I assumed had been ...read more
I recently learned about Rituel de Fille products at a photoshoot and quickly fell for the beauty brand with products that are as good as their packaging is adorable. I started using the Phosphene luminizer right away (a pearly pink that adds a touch of color and sheen to your ...read more
I'm someone who's very susceptible to swelling—whether it's from crying, too much sodium, or too little sleep—so any time there's a product that claims to reduce inflammation, I'm game. The MDNA skin roller is the Ferrari of face rollers (with the price tag to match, but I swear ...read more
By the time October 1st rolls around, I'm ready to pretty much exclusively watch anything scary. So when G and I learned that Hereditary (the movie we'd both wanted to see in theaters) was available to rent, we did so that very night. And let me just say that it. is. terrifying. ...read more
Face Halo: My skin is pretty sensitive, so even though the idea of makeup wipes is super appealing, they almost always cause me to break out. And when I use any face wash stronger than a simple foaming one though, my skin gets seriously dried out... plus it never feels like my ...read more
1. Dark Series: Over the holidays, I asked for some new binge-worthy show recommendations and the one that kept popping up (given my propensity for scary, slightly creepy content) was 'Dark.' I liken it to Stranger-Things-meets-It (only because children go missing in a ...read more
1. Charlotte Tilbury eye cream: My quest for the best eye cream currently stops with this one. It’s thick and luxuriously creamy without ever burning or irritating my skin. I learned about it from a makeup artist recently who swears by it and I’ve got to say: After just a few ...read more
1. Blue Bottle Cold Brew: G’s coffee order is incredibly easy—black cold brew—but we rarely made it at home until I came across this sleek cold brew coffee maker from Blue Bottle. Turns out, it’s the perfect solution for our (now-rushed school) mornings. The night before, we ...read more
1. BeatX Headphones: Lately, I've been trying to alternate between hip hop classes with running (I've realized that a cancelled class isn't an excuse not to work out at all). Since my favorite part about the dance class is the music, G purchased these headphones to help keep me ...read more
1. The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard: I'm not usually one for short stories (with the exception of David Sedaris), but when my friend Rachel, who's a voracious reader, said this was her favorite book of 2016, I knew I had to try it. It was nostalgic and beautiful and I ...read more
1. Forest App: Part of the nature of my job and being a mom is that I have to spend a lot of time on my phone—responding to emails, checking up on Sloan, posting and keeping up on social media. The list is never-ending. But there are definitely times when I don’t need to be on ...read more
1. S Town Podcast: When Geoffrey and I traveled to Japan earlier this month, I spent a lot of time wide-awake at the crack of dawn (thank you, jet lag). At first I tried reading books, but I eventually found that the best course of action was to lay down with my eyes closed to ...read more
1. The Missing: I can't even begin to tell you how terrifying my nightmares were the night after watching the pilot of the first season of this show, but I was so hooked that that still didn't stop me (and G) from watching the rest. Without giving too much away, the show is ...read more
1. The Grownup by Gillian Flynn: I’m a pretty big fan of Gillian Flynn (I read her three novels, including Gone Girl, in the span of a week), but I didn’t realize until recently that she’d written a short story as well. Inspired by classic ghost stories—and without giving too ...read more
1. Digital Detox Bath: One of my favorite activities is taking baths—maybe because, as a mother and a business owner, it’s one of the only times I’m truly able to decompress alone. Over the holidays, I had a never-ending cold and we ran out of hot water for several days ...read more
1. Charlotte Tilburry Wonderglow Face Primer: Nowadays, the only time I wear foundation is for special occasions like events, date nights with G, and parties, which December is full of. Recently, I’ve taken to mixing a tiny bit of this primer with my foundation and have found ...read more
1. Nocturnal Animals: The first time I watched the trailer for Nocturnal Animals, it literally gave me chills. Directed by designer Tom Ford (who hit his debut film, A Single Man, out of the park), it stars Amy Adams as a gallery owner who starts to question everything when her ...read more
1. Netflix's The Crown: I've always been fascinated by the idea of royalty and monarchies, because let's face it, they were the original celebrities. Even though this Netflix show doesn't come out until early next month, I've been rewatching the trailer which gives a sneak-peek ...read more
1. Unnamed Perfume by Byredo: Famed fragrance brand Byredo (Emily wears their Inflorescence scent) came out with a new, unnamed scent for their 10th anniversary that I've heard from friends is utterly hypnotizing. As in, you smell it from fifty feet away and wander to the ...read more
1. f.lux App: I often try to turn off all electronics and unplug after a certain hour, but there are some nights when it can't be avoided. This app automatically adjusts the brightness of my screen with the time of day to keep my eyes from getting too tired. Since using it, I've ...read more
1. How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: In preparation for my trip (which I’ll be on by the time you read this!), I started listening to this audio book co-written by four Paris It-Girls that include on-brand gems like, “If you only own one sweater, make sure it’s cashmere.” ...read more
1. Movie Night at Big Bar: When I learned that this outdoor bar-café is showing Titanic in June, I knew I had to go. It combines three of my true loves: movies, summer weather, and Leo in this film. It also doesn’t hurt that the tickets are free and they serve themed dinner and ...read more
1. Artists & Fleas: When I first moved to Los Angeles, I went to the flea market every Sunday, but the tradition waned after G and I furnished our home. The passion for the hunt was reignited after moving into our office space downtown. Furnishing and decorating an industrial ...read more
