Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sweet Rewards

Emily — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:26 +0000

Splendid Top, Forever 21 Skirt, H&M Tights, Steve Madden Booties, Rebecca Minkoff Purse, Handmade Necklaces, Michael Kors Watch One of the best things about L.A. is all of the separate neighborhoods that make the city feel a lot smaller than it really is. On Saturday we ventured over to Larchmont Village, one of my favorite [...]

Paint it Black

Emily — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:02 +0000

With New York Fashion Week only days away, it’s hard not to get excited by the influx of über stylish women that are about to descend on the city. Every season brings with it new trends, but I love how a basic black ensemble never goes out of style. All images via Jak & Jil

Floral and Lace

Emily — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:36 +0000

H&M Top, Urban Outfitters Skirt, Marc Jacobs Bag, Seychelles Heels, Vintage Jewelry Ever since my realization last week that there are essentially no prints in my closet, I’ve been trying to incorporate them into my daily outfits. This H&M top is such a fun departure from my other blouses and it only seemed appropriate to pair [...]

Chocolate Covered Honeycomb

Emily — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:38 +0000

For as long as I can remember, honeycomb has been one of my absolute favorite treats. My love affair began when I was five years old and my next door neighbor’s mother brought some back from England. I was immediately transfixed by the light and crunchy candy and have been trying to satisfy my [...]

Barney’s Bonanza

Emily — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:58 +0000

There are only two days left until Barney’s warehouse sale in downtown L.A. and I’m proud to say that I’m well prepared. I take these events rather seriously and over the years have learned a few tricks to make sure that my experience is more rewarding than catastrophic. While you may leave with some bruises [...]

Deserted Diners

Emily — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:20 +0000

Forever 21 Top, Vintage Necklace, Glasses and Clutch, Gap Jeans, Alexander Wang Pumps, Planet Blue Ring I’m often drawn to statement jewelry for my wrists, but when I spotted this vintage elephant necklace at the flea market last weekend, I knew it would be the perfect complement for just about any outfit. After shopping, we pulled [...]

Sweet Things

Emily — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:30 +0000

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day and not because of the sappy romantic stuff. I love the process of doing little things for other people, even if it’s as simple as making cupcakes or writing a sweet note. I’ve been gradually collecting festive baking supplies for months and since February’s only days away, I found it [...]

Prints Charming

Emily — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:35 +0000

You’d think I have some sort of aversion to graphic prints since almost every item in my closet is a solid color. The one exception is my love for stripes (as seen here, here, here and here), but even that is far and few between. This season, I’m determined to add a bit more spice [...]

Scent of a Woman

Emily — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:18 +0000

{My three favorite perfumes: Annick Goutal’s “Petite Cherie,” Serge Lutens’ “Fleurs D’Oranger” and Jo Malone’s “Honeysuckle and Jasmine”} Scent plays an integral role in our lives, which is why I surround myself with lovely smelling things in my home. I tend to rotate between several perfumes, but always find myself drawn to ones that are light [...]

Toasted Marshmallow Shakes

Emily — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:15 +0000

If there are marshmallows in the house, they won’t last more than a few days. I’m not even that crazy about them, but I still manage to shovel handfuls into my mouth, almost ritualistically, every time I pass by the kitchen. Toasting marshmallows (for S’mores) is one of my favorite summer activities, but it somehow [...]

Clear Skies

Emily — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:45 +0000

Fluxus Sweater, Kimchi Blue Dress, Wren & Anthropologie Necklaces, Vintage Belt, Coach Clutch, Alberta Ferretti Sandals I might have jumped the gun by wearing this gauzy dress at the first signs of sun this weekend. Though the air was amazingly clean after all of the rain (a rarity in L.A.), it was still brisk [...]

She’s My Kind of Rain

Emily — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:24 +0000

Since the past few days have been dark and stormy, I feel like I’ve somehow experienced my first harsh winter. I know that throwing on my Hunter boots doesn’t exactly classify as arctic conditions, but nonetheless, I’ve been having a bit of trouble coping. You can only have soup for lunch so many times and [...]

Shirts and Dresses

Emily — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:03 +0000

Kettle Black Shirt Dress Planet Blue), Vintage Aviators, Express Belt, Hue Tights, Foley + Corinna, Jeffrey Campbell Platforms I have a mild obsession with shirt dresses. Unfortunately, most of them make me look preggers or elicit awkward looks from people who think I forgot my bottoms. This Kettle Black number not only cinches in just [...]

Chicken Pot Pies

Emily — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:03 +0000

When I was younger, I thought there were few culinary combinations as perfect as those in a chicken pot pie. With its flaky crust and creamy filling of vegetables and meat, it really is the ultimate comfort food. Normally I’d just pop into the nearest KFC, but after seeing Food, Inc. last month, I vowed [...]

Revolving Around White

Emily — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:19 +0000

Mason by Michelle Mason Dress, Marc Jacobs Bag, Steve Madden Booties, Topshop Blazer, Cupcakes and Cashmere Ring Winter white is one of my favorite colors during colder months as it’s such a stark contrast to the gray weather. I got this asymmetrical Mason by Michelle Mason dress from REVOLVE, which I’ve already worn with tights, a [...]

Olvera Street

Emily — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:11 +0000

The weather report is nothing short of dismal for the next five days, so we spent the last rain-free afternoon walking around Olvera Street. Nestled downtown Los Angeles, this street is home to dozens of little vendors with kitschy souvenirs and some of the best Mexican food the city has to offer. We stopped for [...]

Midnight Sparkle

Emily — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:00:34 +0000

Brunya Dress, Alexander Wang Pumps, Coach Bag Whenever I leave the house, I always grab an armful of bracelets and a stack of rings to slide on as I run out the door. I love to accessorize, but when I find a sparkly dress that takes care of that for me, I’m all about it. This [...]

Rough Around the Edges

Emily — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:14 +0000

Yesterday morning, I got up, drank my cup of coffee and then spent the remainder of the day making necklaces (I even forgot to have lunch and I never miss a meal). I kid you not, I measured, snipped, wire wrapped and assembled so many pieces that by the time I was done, my hands [...]

Pretty Little Things

Emily — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:39 +0000

The weeks following the holidays are always a bit tough. The anticipation fades, morning mimosas are traded in for glasses of plain juice and the twinkling lights that illuminate the city are taken down. In order to abstain from some of the daily disappointment that January brings, I’ve decided to focus on the pretty [...]

Popovers with Strawberry Butter

Emily — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:08 +0000

I’m what you’d call a bread addict. Whether we’re talking about a warm, chewy bagel or a loaf of dark pumpernickel, I don’t discriminate. Though they contain no yeast, popovers fall into this category and they’re at the top of my list. For those of you that haven’t bitten into what’s essentially a piece of [...]