Editor’s Corner


Photo by the lovely Kim Flores

Casi Densmore-Koon began her love affair with fashion at a very young age; from borrowing pearls from her grandmother at the age of five and subscribing to Seventeen magazine at the age of 12.

Casi received her B.A. in fashion merchandising (minor in journalism) from the Academy of Art University. During college, Casi managed (sometimes working 80 hours a week!) a sweet little high-end boutique located in Georgetown, the oh-so-fab Washington, DC shopping district – just blocks from Georgetown Cupcake! Utilizing her passion for fashion, styling and her talent of writing, she began writing articles for several fashion publications. With aspirations to reach a broader audience, she founded cupcakeMAG in 2008. cupcakeMAG is all things sugar coated & the sweet desire of fashion and quickly became a success we never dreamed of but always hoped for! We bring readers the latest buzz in fashion, beauty and home with lots of celebrity interviews in the mix, only the best product reviews, giveaways galore and so much more – and lets not forget to mention, lots of fashion week coverage and our latest styling service, cupcakeMAG styles. cupcakeMAG covers it all!

cupcakeMAG is very well known for their support in the small biz community and passionate about the platform we have built showcasing HANDmade products and artisans. cupcakeMAG loves to help spread the word when we come across one oh-so-fab Etsy shop or local designer.

cupcakeMAG for Littles was inspired thanks to being a mommista to four girls. It is all about finding the must-have products – we share fun finds, offer ways to stay chic, & giveaways galore – all while keeping up with four Littles under 8!

Just recently, Casi was thrilled to join The Party Dress team where she blogs about incorporating home and fashion trends into your party themes!

Why CUPCAKE?

Casi here! Thanks to my Dad, “Cupcake” is my nickname (since I was born) and defines the sweet desire we all have for FASHION & all things stylish. Who doesn’t love a cute pair of shoes or an amazing pair of HANDmade earrings? cupcakeMAG is for all fashionistas and shopaholics who are always in search of the latest trend or the next big, fabulous, thing.

The internet is the wave of the future. While fashion magazines, such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, W and InStyle (which we love!) will never go out of print, they lack one key ingredient of fashion: time.

Our goal is to stay up to date minute-by-minute, not month-by-month. cupcakeMAG allows us to keep our readers up to speed. While we mingle with celebs & observe the latest trends from the Hollywood Hills to Manhattan’s Elite, you will always be in the know.

From the Editor's Desk...

Need Stylish glasses? LensCrafters Rocks!

Need Stylish glasses? LensCrafters Rocks!

  {click on all images to enlarge} Just a few weeks ago I got to headed out to shop for one of my least favorite things. But, for the first time, thanks to LensCrafters – that quickly changed! I am near-sighted so I have to wear glasses when I drive, and sometimes when watching TV. I’ve had the same black rectangle Chanel pair for – I am embarrassed to say, …

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5 Day Countdown: Pre-Order The Party Dress Magazine now!

5 Day Countdown: Pre-Order The Party Dress Magazine now!

As you all know, I am a contributor over on The Party Dress blog and magazine! Well, I’m thrilled that you will finally see our spread among the beautiful pages of the Spring 2012 Issue. We are counting down the days! Don’t waste anytime – pre-order your issue now so you can get the beautiful glossy edition right to your mailbox. It just looks so pretty on your coffee table …

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Editor’s Pick: Stylish Organization from Clairebella {Giveaway!}

Editor’s Pick: Stylish Organization from Clairebella {Giveaway!}

Editor’s Pick: Desk Must-Haves from Clairebella  You already know cupcakeMAG has been long fans of Clairebella – in fact, we think Kathy Denness is pretty much a design queen when it comes to stylish living. We can’t get enough of their wide selection of products – what’s not to love? Patterns, lots of colors, fonts and monogram of your choice – umm, Kathy had us at patterns! But now, we …

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{Exciting News!} Gussy Sews shop & ruffle re-launch! {$100 Giveaway to celebrate!}

{Exciting News!} Gussy Sews shop & ruffle re-launch! {$100 Giveaway to celebrate!}

For the last week we’ve counted down the days until the Gussy Shop re-launch and today is the day – it’s finally here! We have been just dying to share all the details since getting a little note from our sweet friend, Gussy. {Ah, we just love her & everything she does!} For the last 5.5 weeks Gussy Sews closed down shop, working away and getting ready for this seriously amazing …

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What’s In Your Bag?

What’s In Your Bag?

{What’s In Your Bag? Well, it’s pretty much self explanatory right? We are taking our readers inside someone’s bag every week  - from the bag they are obsessed with carrying to all of the essentials {& everything} inside.} We can’t wait to show-off some of our favorite celebs {& fashionistas} bags! This bag belongs to……ME! Founder, Editor, & Stylist of cupcakeMAG Between the diapers, wipes {still have 2 in diapers!} …

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Exciting News! Find Casi on The Party Dress

Exciting News! Find Casi on The Party Dress

We are super excited to announce that our very own Editor here at cupcakeMAG is now a contributor over at The Party Dress.  The Party Dress is one simply amazing work of art {blog & magazine!} founded by the lovely, well-heeled hostess, Kelly Lyden dedicated to all things entertaining! Well now, you can find Casi posting on just how to incorporate home and fashion trends into your party themes! A party & …

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Insta-Casi: Current Obsessions

Insta-Casi: Current Obsessions

We are super-excited to bring you a new little series for 2012! Myself – and all my cupcakes included, Katie, Kim, Lauren & Tiff – will be sharing our obsessions {and what we just can’t stop wearing} every week, or month – how ever often they change – in a insta – as in instagram! Oh yes, we are obsessed with instagram here. My all-time favorite iPhone app. Looks like …

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{press + love} cupcakeMAG spotted on Tori Spelling’s website, ediTORIal!

{press + love} cupcakeMAG spotted on Tori Spelling’s website, ediTORIal!

Over a month I was interviewed by Tori Spelling and today, I was named Mompreneur of the Month on ediTORIal. I have to admit – Tori asked some buring tough questions but it was an amazing experience and I am beyond humbled to be a part of ediTORIal. It was a pleasure working with the ediTORIal team and I am honored to be on the amazing site! So head over to …

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Newest Obsession :: Zinc Door {plus one seriously ahh-mazing giveaway!}

Newest Obsession :: Zinc Door {plus one seriously ahh-mazing giveaway!}

Wendy Estes and Tiffany Harris, the master minds behind  Layla Grayce have done it again. We first confessed our love for these ladies in a behind-the-scenes look at Layla Grayce. Well, the brilliant {and just incredible!} design duo just gave us something else to obsess over — Zinc Door. And believe us when we say, we are seriously obsessing! We could browse the site for hours. {1} What inspired you …

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