Cupcakes and Cashmere

Beverly Hills Bound

Emily — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:20 +0000

Karen Walker Sunglasses, Estee Lauder ‘Stay Scarlet’ Lipstick, Vintage Sweater, Tiffany & Co. Clutch, Essie ‘Cute as a Button’ Nail Polish, Nixon Watch, Vintage Bracelet, Levis Shorts, Louboutin Heels After brunch last weekend, we drove around Beverly Hills and let ourselves get lost. Sometimes it’s good not to have any plans, so you can be [...]

Strawberry Tart

Emily — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:35 +0000

Seascape strawberries are my biggest weakness at the farmers’ market (followed by kettle corn). They’re insanely sweet, fragrant, and their color so vibrant that they simply beg to be the focal point of a summertime dessert. I bought this tart pan a while back and it made an otherwise intimidating assembly surprisingly simple (it’s nonstick [...]

Painted Florals

Emily — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:05 +0000

Free People Sunglasses, Rebecca Minkoff Blazer c/o, Joie Top, Zara Skirt, Steve Madden Booties, Vintage Clutch, Essie ‘Cute As a Button‘ Sometimes it just takes a simple piece in a pretty pattern (I’ve always been obsessed with watercolor prints) to make a plain outfit feel special. We’re in that awkward stage of the year when [...]

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:10 +0000

{The first signs of summer: ripe blueberries in our backyard} This was a good week, even though it felt absurdly long (at one point I was convinced the days were moving backwards). But it was also well balanced – with some great meetings, meals with girlfriends, beautiful weather, and a night to myself where I [...]

Rules of Summer – Part 3

Emily — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:59 +0000

Summer’s just a few weeks away, so it’s only fitting that I’ve already started to think about some of the things I want to do before Labor Day. Since I’m a sucker for a to-do list (you can see past summer checklists here and here), I’ve compiled the ten things I’d most like to accomplish [...]

In the Trenches

Emily — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:06 +0000

Celine Sunglasses, Burberry Trench, Dries Van Noten Heels, Estée Lauder ‘Stay Scarlet’ Lipstick When we first decided to go to Italy after our wedding, I started saving up for what I deemed my “honeymoon purchase.” I didn’t know what that item would be, but I wanted to find something that would be classic, versatile, and [...]

Butterscotch Pot de Crème

Emily — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:06 +0000

There are a lot of great desserts in L.A., but none of them are quite as special as Gjelina’s Butterscotch Pot de Crème (Pizzeria Mozza’s Butterscotch Budino is a close second). It’s pretty much a weekend staple for me, which is kind of horrifying seeing as I now know just how much butter/heavy cream/crème fraîche is [...]

Living Green

Emily — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:08 +0000

Elizabeth and James Sunglasses, J.Crew Shirt, Zara Blazer, Nixon Watch, Mulberry Bag, Madewell Shorts and Shoes, OPI “A Roll in the Hague” Nail Polish My first weekend back in L.A. was just what I needed. I had planned on spending the majority of it on my couch, but the weather was so nice that sitting [...]

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:11 +0000

{Miniature bud vase + garden rose} This weekend will be spent at home – catching up on sleep, reading Italian magazines that I didn’t finish on the plane, and drinking margaritas in the backyard. Thank you for all of your sweet comments in regards to my site’s redesign – I’m so appreciative of your support. I also [...]

The Smoky Cat

Emily — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:00:23 +0000

When I get ready to go out at night, I usually decide between a smoky eye or winged liner. They both add just enough drama, are easy to apply, and look great in dimly lit rooms. But before working with Tom Pecheux, of Estée Lauder, I had never thought to combine the two into a look [...]

A Simple Birthday

Emily — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:54 +0000

J.Crew Cardigan and Belt, H&M Dress, Kelly Wearstler Clutch, Vintage Bracelets, Dries Van Noten Heels Today’s my birthday and despite my lingering jet lag, I feel great. I’m excited to embrace my last year in my 20s with a confectionery-inspired dress and an intimate sushi dinner later tonight. I’m also thrilled to share the first [...]

Florence

Emily — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:35 +0000

{The view of the Ponte Vecchio from our hotel} After we visited Rome and the Tuscan wine country, we drove to Florence (an adventure in itself) and stayed in a boutique hotel near the Ponte Vecchio. I loved the city – we walked for hours, gelato in hand, making our way through the shaded streets. [...]

Evenings by the River

Emily — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:38 +0000

Celine Sunglasses, Pinko Jacket, T by Alexander Wang Tank Top, Vintage Clutch, Elizabeth and James Jeans, Costume National Heels I bought these heels when we first arrived in Rome last week, but I didn’t dare try to walk along the cobblestones in them until we arrived in Florence. We found a close spot for afternoon [...]

Tuscany

Emily — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:18 +0000

{Eleanor (one of the property’s two Shar Peis) at the entrance} Over the past two weeks we visited several cities in Italy and while each had its perks, our stay at the Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany was the highlight. When I asked for honeymoon recommendations here, this was the one suggestion that I simply couldn’t [...]

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:48 +0000

{A pretty carousel in the middle of Florence} The second week of our honeymoon has been even better than our first. Truffles are in season and we’ve managed to incorporate them into at least one dish per day (along with pizza, pasta, and gelato, naturally). We were in Tuscany for three days and we’ve been [...]

Wardrobe Refreshers

Emily — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:47 +0000

One of the best and worst parts of traveling is that you can’t take all of your things with you. It’s tough to know exactly what you’ll want to wear, what the weather will dictate (I must have packed eight summer dresses that I’ve ignored in favor of my rain slicker), and the items that [...]

Peachy Keen

Emily — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:21 +0000

Free People Sunglasses, Zara Blazer, Club Monaco Top, J.Brand Jeans, Pencey Booties, Zara Clutch I haven’t worn a suit in years and this outfit is about as close as I’d like to get. White-on-white always feels fresh, and when paired with a crisp blazer in a similar tone, the vibe feels office appropriate – at [...]

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies…Ever

Emily — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:57 +0000

I’ve featured chocolate chip cookies (and slight variations) a couple of times, but I think it’s fair to say I’d always hoped to find a recipe this flawless. I had actually read about these on Kate’s blog almost a year ago and I’d simply been waiting for the right time to make them. The truth [...]

Sliver of Skin

Emily — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:49 +0000

Ray-Ban Aviators, Rory Beca Blouse c/o, J.Crew Skirt, Vintage Clutch, Steve Madden Wedges, Revlon Blase Apricot Lipstick Much to the dismay of our teachers in high school, girls baring their midriffs (in spaghetti strap tank tops, no less) was pretty much a daily occurrence. And to make matters worse, the look was accompanied with low, [...]

Five Things

Emily — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:29 +0000

{View from the rooftop terrace at our hotel} We arrived in Rome on Tuesday after an incredible wedding weekend (more details to come later!) and I’ve already fallen in love with the city. We’ve done our fair share of touristy stops, which we’ve balanced out with fantastic meals in tiny restaurants, tons of walking, and [...]