We recently caught up with designer Carly Cushnie in celebration of her new collaborative jewelry collection with Starling, a thoughtful and ethically-sourced jeweler here in LA that we adore.

As former devotees of Carly’s namesake fashion brand, Cushnie, which sadly closed shop during the pandemic, we’re paying special attention to everything the stylish creative undertakes lately. Carly’s effortlessly chic take on what modern women want to wear has been enjoyed by the likes of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Rihanna, and Blake Lively, and has inspired countless women to pull off a bit of glamour in her (surprisingly) comfortable looks.

Here’s everything Carly is wearing lately, how she takes her very TCM-approved coffee, and more about the new jewelry collection…

Name: Carly Cushnie

My style in 3 words: Sleek, soft, and sensual.

How I take my coffee: Matcha with oat milk or some concoction using Happiness powder, lion’s mane or Dirty chai with oat milk from Anima Mundi.

Uniform these days: High-waisted linen or denim Bermuda shorts and skinny racer tank. Belt bag.

Favorite piece in my closet: A black vintage Biba jumpsuit my Mum wore the night she met my Dad.

Projects lately: I have loved collaborating on my first jewelry collection with Starling, inspired by the mixing of East and West coasts and cultures. Everything is made consciously, with recycled metals and recycled and sustainably-sourced diamonds and aquamarine stones. I have some other exciting upcoming projects that I can’t share just yet, but lots of things are bubbling!

Daily health staples: Seed Probiotics, green smoothies in my Beast blender, Melissa Wood Health workouts, Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C.

Helping me stay sane lately… Liquid Calm by The Well, acupuncture, Chani app.

Signature scent: Van Cleef & Arpels, Gardenia Petale

3 favorite sustainable brands: Mara Hoffman, Cuyana, Amanu Studio

Trends I’m loving lately: Beige

Trends I’m ready to see go… The monster sneaker

Tell us about the collab with Starling... It’s dreamy, timeless, and elegant. Thoughtfully made in the beautiful way Chelsey makes all of her jewelry. Inspired by looking forward and beyond horizons to wear everyday.

Reading lately: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Clean beauty favorites: Vintner’s Daughter Serum, Goop Sleep Milk, Eadem Cloud Moisturizer, Dune SPF

Favorite advice for women in business: Get a great mentor, a great coach, and a great therapist.

What I’m looking forward to this fall… The Kite Runner on Broadway. New boots by Neil J Rodgers. Paris antiquing.

Quote on my mind: “When you protect your purpose, your purpose protects you.”

Want more profiles on women we love? Read Living Well with French Makeup Artist Violette and Living Well With Foam Rolling Guru Lauren Roxburgh next…