The older I get, the more I hear my friends complain about "wedding season." There's the issue of airfare, running into awkward high school flings, bridezillas (I've even witnessed a few "bridesmaid-zillas"), and the ever-present question of what to wear. It's true that these ...read more
When the weather is as hot as it's been—upwards of 100° F—it's a small victory to look like anything but a hot, sweaty mess by the end of the day. At a certain point, the only way to combat the heat (besides joining my cats in sitting directly in front of the air conditioner) is ...read more
Blushing rose always makes me think of my own wedding. It's the color we chose for the napkins and peonies at our reception, and styled right it can look elevated and beautiful, rather than excessively feminine. When designing the Cupcakes and Cashmere collection, I knew I ...read more
I usually have to pass on fun, colder climate pieces given the perpetually warm weather in L.A. Cashmere-lined gloves, heavy peacoats and thick beanies simply aren't part of my winter wardrobe. But this skirt strikes an ideal balance since I can still wear it with strappy ...read more
{Strawberries and cream nails + ice cream} My week got off to a not-so-great start, so I'm trying to concentrate on the things that are working for me. Apparently they're all centered around the color pink, to which I have no objection. {New petal pink patent Miu Mius} {Warm ...read more
I've always loved pink (even when I was a young tomboy, often mistaken as a member of the opposite sex). For that reason alone, Valentine's Day holds a special place in my heart. Well, that and the bucket loads of candy I typically consume in February. But in colors like ...read more
With the official start of summer only days away, I've been innately drawn to punchy bright colors. Since the temperatures will be in the triple digits here in L.A., it's only fitting that I'll be staying cool in easy pieces such asKarta's Jeweled Shift Dress. The faceted ...read more
I'm a sucker for pretty packaging, which is why Benefit Cosmetics is such a genius concept. Besides offering tons of reliable make-up, the presentation is what sets it apart with products that are adorable enough to leave out on your bathroom counter. I'm most excited about ...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