Sherbet Dress
Because sometimes dressing in popsicle-inspired colors is what spring is all about. ...read more
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The New Way I've Been Styling My Hair
When I got my hair cut two months ago, I was immediately thrilled with it and how fresh and light it felt. But within a few weeks, I realized I had a perfect new(ish) cut—and no idea how to style it, especially since it quickly grew from a sleek lob to somewhere in-between short ...read more
What I Learned from Creating (Almost) Zero Trash for a Week
In terms of trash consciousness, I'm somewhere along the scale of, "Never purchases plastic water bottles," and "How do I compost?" I'm well-meaning—I recycle, bring reusable bags to the grocery store, and use cloth rags instead of paper towels—but I've also recently become ...read more
My Winter Makeup Routine
Even in sunny, beautiful L.A., winter can be harsh on skin. Between the dry climate, cold(ish) recent weather, and excessive use of heaters indoors, I've been noticing considerably more redness, but with the right products and makeup, at least I'm able to conceal it. To begin, I ...read more
A Day in the Life: Vlog
It's been a while since I've done a "Day in the Life" so I thought it would be fun to share with you what a regular weekday looks like for me now, complete with a photoshoot of our spring line of Cupcakes and Cashmere for the Shop, a team lunch break, cuddles with Sloan, ...read more
A 20-Minute Fitness Routine for Even the Busiest Days
As a former varsity athlete, where track workouts and conditioning were a given part of my day-to-day life, I've struggled to motivate myself to work out regularly as an adult. After finally finding a routine I loved with hip hop dance classes, I dropped it almost as soon as ...read more
My Fall Makeup Routine
In the summer, I prefer natural makeup where I can be out the door in under five minutes—after all, most of it melts off in the 100° F days we had this year—but as soon as it's fall, I tend to drift towards a little bit more of a dramatic makeup look. By adding a few simple ...read more
How to Do My Hair Stylist's Signature Messy Waves
When it comes to blow-outs, I have my technique for a sleek look down to a science, but have always struggled with consistent beachy waves. While I used to prefer a sleeker wave (see this 2013 video), I've found myself gravitating towards a more undone look in recent years, ...read more
My 5-Minute Summer Makeup Routine
Summertime makes me want to simplify everything—elaborate meals are traded in for no-cook dishes, layered looks are swapped for for sweet dresses, and my makeup routine becomes all about glowy, clean skin. Here's how I've been approaching my morning beauty regimen in the warmer ...read more
How I’ve Changed My Approach to My Eyebrows
If any part of my beauty routine has changed the most dramatically over the years, it's my eyebrows. In my teens and twenties, I over-plucked them, and even as recently as a year ago, I was still doing damage control to compensate for past brow mistakes by growing them out as ...read more
How to Give Yourself the Best At-Home Blowout
Giving myself a great blowout is one of my least favorite "beauty chores." Since I have so much hair (that also happens to be coarse, color-treated, and wavy), in order for it to look sleek and swingy, it requires a lot of time. I've tried using short-cuts, like doing a rough ...read more
My Daily Makeup Routine
Last week, I wrote about how I've stopped using tinted moisturizer and foundation, and since then, I've gotten a lot of questions about what my current routine looks like. Yesterday in our office, Alina, Leslie, and I filmed a Facebook Live video of how I apply my makeup in the ...read more
New Holiday Memories
The holiday season has always been my favorite time of year. Some of my fondest memories were created around the fireplace at my parents' home, listening to our go-to playlists (which rotated between The Roches and James Taylor), staying in our pajamas all day and watching old ...read more
Seasonal Cocktail
Whether you're hosting a chill cookie exchange with a few friends or a fancy holiday fête this month, here's a simple and flavorful cocktail to serve guests. ...read more
Brigitte Bardot Inspired Look
Brigitte Bardot has been one of my beauty icons for as long as I can remember, so without going too literal in recreating her signature look, here's my updated take on a dramatic winged liner and pale lip. items used: matte powder, bronzer, silver/grey eyeshadow (similar), white ...read more
My Tips For Messy Bedhead Hair
I’ve been adding beach-y waves to my hair for years now, but my technique has changed slightly since my hair was really long and super light. While the steps are similar, my shorter blunt cut and ombre color necessitate a slightly imperfect and lived-in wave. Here's how I get ...read more
3 Steps for Fuller Brows
I've been desperately trying to grow my eyebrows back since I bulldozed them in the '90s and while I’ve been filling them in lightly for a few years, I recently tried my hand at plumping them up a couple weeks back. I got a lot of questions about my new routine so until they ...read more
Easy Entertaining: Frittata and Greyhounds
When it comes to entertaining these days, I'm partial to one pot dishes that I can pop into the oven so I can then hang out with my guests. And since I'm such a fan of breakfast for dinner (with cocktails, of course), this frittata makes a great dish for nighttime that also ...read more
The Modern Cheese Plate
The cheese plates I used to put together for dinner parties were so perfectly laid out and pristine that I think guests found them intimidating to dive into. This updated version, which is appealing in its overabundance (similar to my crudites platter), has a much more inviting ...read more
One Piece, 3 Ways
Having a versatile dress in my wardrobe is key: I want to be able to wear it to work, to brunch, or on a date night and the Laurel dress, from our line, fits the bill. In this video I've styled the dress with other pieces from the collection for three different occasions.Office ...read more
Easy Pie Dough
People are often intimidated making pie dough from scratch. While it can take time and practice to master, there are a few simple tricks I've learned over the years that help me get a perfect pie, every time. Dough Recipe Filling Recipe ...read more
Grilling Basics
G's barbecued chicken is one of the things I request the most and in the summer, he makes it at least once a week. It comes out perfectly each time - tender with just a touch of char to it and the dry rub/sauce combination he uses is both spicy and sweet. Since I've always been ...read more
Smoky Eye Three Ways
Browns and blacks may be the go-to shades for a smoldering, smoky eye, but unexpected colors can modernize the look. Watch my burgundy, navy, and gold smoky eye tutorial above. ...read more
Blackberry Mojito
A lot of people are intimidated by mixing cocktails at home, but once you get the recipe down, a subtle twist can make it a little more special. Here's how I've been adding blackberries to a classic mojito for a refreshing take on what's quickly become a favorite summer drink. ...read more