The drought here in California has reached pretty dire status, which is why I’m pretty excited that El Nino is predicted to bring us plenty of rain this season. Sure, there’s concerns about flooding and whether our water-starved environs can handle a sudden influx of moisture, but anything is better than being parched. And since forewarned […]
Do you have any brands that you love simply for how fun they are? They’re the ones that comprise your no-brainer happy outfit, and that incite a little dance of glee when you learn they’ve released a new collection. That’s how I feel about MNKR. Ever since I discovered the brand a few years back, I’ve been following along with […]
One of the best parts of fall is rediscovering fashion staples that you packed away last spring. Digging through cool weather clothes to pull out beloved sweaters, jackets, and scarves is like a free shopping trip! But of course even old faves can use the occasional boost to feel truly fresh. Each season I like […]
Is it too soon to start our holiday wish lists? Well, red cups made their debut at Starbucks this week, and I’ve been wearing sweatpants in the morning when I walk the dogs. So as far as I’m concerned, Santa is standing at full attention. First up in my letter to him will be a […]
My mom has a memoir’s worth of heartbreaking fashion stories from her childhood. It’s to be expected, given that she came of age in the late 60’s when things got pretty weird. Yet the saddest tale centers not around polyester pantsuits or psychedelic paisley but on that most humble of wardrobe essentials: the rain boot. You see, when she was ten my mom begged […]
I’ve been a huge fan of One Love Organics since the groundbreaking brand first launched in 2010. Not only does the company’s commitment to powerful natural skin care shine through in everything from their innovative ingredients and highly concentrated formulations to their ECOCERT status, the products look so darn pretty in my medicine cabinet! I recently chatted with One Love Organics […]
We all know how I feel about color. I shy away from it like a vampire from the sun. A peek in my closet reveals rows of black, white, grey, and the occasional splash of navy. But with Autumn landing smack-dab on the center of our doorstep, I’m in the mood for shift towards the more […]
What’s your go-to beauty resource? I can’t say that I have one. I’m so easily overwhelmed by all the product reviews and makeup tutorials out there! As for keeping up with the trends, I’m woefully behind. Hand me a contouring brush and I’d probably use it to dust my bookshelves, not to powder my face. […]
Until now, my control-freak ways bave left me reluctant to bring on contributors around here. But when my longtime blogger friend Natalie Goel of Like Fresh Laundry sent along this pretty and easy hair tutorial, I knew it was time to relax the iron-fisted hold that has ruled for so long. You know, for the […]
I have a ton of respect for anyone who can pull off boho style in their everyday life. Here in LA, there’s no shortage of lithe, willowy women strolling through the grocery store in printed caftans, or pumping gas in kimono robes. Whenever I try the look, I’m utterly overwhelmed by the heady combination of pattern, color, and […]
I’m just dashing out the door to this evening’s launch party for Sage Living (there’s still space! please come join me at West Elm LA, details here!). But I couldn’t let this day end without waxing poetic for the new Zady Essentials Collection, which just released today. The ultimate antidote to throwaway style, Zady has […]
Where do you turn these days for style inspiration? If you’re anything like me, there’s a whole host of innovative fashion bloggers and Instagrammers that get your sartorial imagination running. And just in case you’re in the market for one more chic feed to follow, I’ve recently added Fashion Ruelle to my list of “wish I […]