Cupcakes and Cashmere

Estée Lauder and Cupcakes and Cashmere

Emily — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:52 +0000

As some of you may have heard on Friday, I’m thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Estée Lauder as their guest blogger. It’s been an amazing experience so far and I can’t wait to share the projects we’ve been working on. I’ll be creating content for their site on a weekly basis, sharing trend breakdowns, [...]

Conversation Heart Cookies

Emily — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:17 +0000

I have a rather unhealthy obsession with Conversation Hearts, the candies that come out every year around Valentine’s Day with messages on each one. They don’t taste particularly good, but they bring back memories of awkward parties from elementary school and I never can resist buying myself a box each year. This time around though, [...]

Winter Staples

Emily — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:23 +0000

Ray-Ban Aviators, Ella Moss Vest, Club Monaco Blouse, Rag & Bone Skirt, Reed Krakoff Bag, Balenciaga Heels, Essie Chinchilly + Set in Stones Nailpolishes Since I’m leaving for New York tomorrow, I’ve been pulling out my winter staples that have been lying dormant in the back of my closet all season. This neglected faux fur vest (that’s [...]

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:54 +0000

{A very special gift from Mulberry, just in time for NYFW} I love those weeks when you’re finally able to tie up loose ends that have been left fraying for far too long. Our first dance song has been chosen (and slightly choreographed), I managed to squeeze in some time to meet up with a close [...]

Superbowl Snack: Brownie Burgers

Emily — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:16 +0000

I’ll be honest – the only thing I care about when it comes to the Superbowl is the food and the commercials. Superbowl snacks should be indulgent, festive, and easy-to-eat, which is why I knew I had to make these the minute I spotted them in this month’s Martha Stewart Living (instructions here). They’re a [...]

Under the Boardwalk

Emily — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:15 +0000

Urban Outfitters Glasses, Ben Sherman Jacket, J.Crew Chambray Shirt, Blouse, and Belt, Hudson Pants, Nixon Watch, Hermes Bracelet, Mulberry Bag, Madewell Oxfords This past weekend we woke up early on Sunday morning and drove straight for the beach. Compared to the beaches in Northern California, with quaint towns tucked along windy roads, the ones in [...]

It’s in the Bag

Emily — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:23 +0000

On a slightly more frivolous note from today’s earlier post (thank you for all of your wonderful suggestions), I thought I’d share a few of my essentials I lug around with me on a daily basis. My purse is constantly bursting at the seams, but when I remove all of the receipts, excess change, and random [...]

Paper Thoughts

Emily — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:49 +0000

{Seagull footsteps in the sand} On Sunday night, I was feeling overwhelmed – about my busy week, upcoming speaking engagements (here and here), and a few unfinished details about the wedding. As I was getting ready for bed, I brought back one of the most helpful tricks I learned while writing my thesis in college. [...]

Neutral Color Blocking

Emily — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:49 +0000

Balenciaga Sunglasses, J.Crew Sweater, Zara Skirt, J.Crew Pumps, Reed Krakoff Bag, Maybelline ‘Coral Crush’ Lipstick I love color blocking since it makes it okay to combine shades that normally wouldn’t work together (tangerine/pink, blue/green, navy/black). The same can’t exactly be said about this sweater, since it merges three very neutral tones, but the execution was [...]

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:13 +0000

{Hyacinths that make our gray walls look purple in the morning light} This was a good week. It was productive and fulfilling and made way for evenings that were quiet and still. The days were unseasonably warm, even for L.A., so we took full advantage by eating outdoors, and going for walks before the sun [...]

The Heart of the Matter

Emily — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:45 +0000

{Heart garland to brighten up dreary afternoons} For Valentine’s Day when I was a little girl, my mom would let me hang little heart-shaped lights in my room, which I’d methodically weave in and out through the slats in my trundle bed. Their red glow was soft and soothing and I loved to just lie [...]

Brunch Basics

Emily — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:29 +0000

Free People Sunglasses, Equipment Blouse c/o, Vince Jacket, J.Crew Jeans, Nixon Watch, Mulberry Bag, Steve Madden Booties I love the ritual of Sunday brunch. I rarely savor meals – instead, often finishing either breakfast, lunch, or dinner while working at my computer. But there’s something about a long, leisurely brunch that has turned into one [...]

Fried Chicken

Emily — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:34 +0000

For the most part, the chicken we prepare around here is grilled or baked, but every once in a while, it’s fun to change things up a bit. Last weekend for a football-heavy Sunday, we made this recipe, which didn’t disappoint. The herbed oil added such a nice dimension and the chicken was tender with [...]

Leather Sleeves

Emily — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:12 +0000

Chloe Sunglasses, Aiko Sweater, Club Monaco Skirt, Coach Clutch, Miu Miu Heels, Bijules Nail Ring, Estee Lauder Hot Coral Nail Polish Little details, like scalloped frame sunglasses, a nail ring, and leather sleeves, ensure that simple dressing never feels too plain.

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:06 +0000

{Shoot by the Santa Monica pier} I usually like my weekends to be nicely balanced – with a little relaxation, some time for discovery (there are always restaurants on my must-try list), and a bit of work. But this weekend is going to be centered around doing next to nothing. I rarely sleep in and [...]

Kitchen Confidential

Emily — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:40 +0000

{Before} I spend a lot of time in my kitchen, so you’d think that my cabinets would be meticulously organized. Not so much. I heave things back onto shelves while cooking, which means that I can never find what I need, I accidentally buy doubles of items, and am constantly left with a giant mess. [...]

Flowered Edges

Emily — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:01 +0000

Elizabeth and James Blazer, Equipment Blouse c/o, Zara Skirt and Clutch, Gap Shoes, Anthropologie Necklace Though this outfit feels slightly reminiscent of something you’d wear on Easter, it incorporates pretty much all of my favorite things: a bright lip, crisp blazer, pretty florals, a statement necklace, and an oversized clutch.

Rice Krispies Treats

Emily — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:35 +0000

This past weekend we had a few friends over to watch the Golden Globes (and of course, to indulge in some fun treats). We plowed through a massive cheese platter, drank blood orange mimosas, and ended with a slightly more dignified version of one of my favorite childhood desserts. I made this recipe, which calls for [...]

Lime Green and Gray

Emily — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:24 +0000

Diane von Furstenberg Dress, Elizabeth and James Sunglasses, Topshop and Hermes bracelets, Vintage Clutch, Alaia Booties Sometimes the dresses that look really awkward on the hanger turn out to be the most fun to wear. But then again, anything that pairs bright citrusy colors with toned down neutrals typically gets my vote.

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:49 +0000

{Dried flowers for future card making} Do you ever have those weeks that no matter your best effort, you simply can’t keep up? That’s how I felt everyday this week and each night before bed, I couldn’t help but recount all of the things I didn’t finish. My friend taught me a prioritizing trick though, [...]