picks vol. 19
what we’re wearing
valentine’s weekend — looks linked here: https://liketk.it/5SoHJ
for the weekend, an edit built on drape, satin, and a disciplined use of color.
the date night:
draped jersey midi dress — jonathan simkhai
Crystal-embellished bag — dries van noten
satin slingback pumps — tom ford
the aperitivo hour:
burgundy flats — khaite
the dinner at home:
tie-detailed satin top — liberowe
palazzo satin wide-leg pants — liberowe
what we’re sipping
french 75
gather:
1 oz gin
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
3 oz chilled champagne
lemon twist, for garnish
create:
combine gin, lemon, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
shake until very cold.
strain into a chilled flute or coupe.
top with champagne.
finish with a lemon twist.
what we’re cooking
pasta al limone
ingredients:
8–10 oz fresh pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or fresh spaghetti)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
¾ cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving
½–1 lemon (zest + juice, to taste)
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
flaky salt
1 tbsp pasta water, reserved (more as needed)
how to make:
bring a pot of salted water to a boil. cook fresh pasta until just tender (usually 2–3 minutes). reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
add butter to a warm pan over low heat until just melted (no browning).
add pasta and toss. add parm in small handfuls, tossing continuously to emulsify.
add lemon zest, then a small squeeze of lemon juice (start with 1–2 tsp, build from there). loosen with a splash of pasta water until glossy.
finish with black pepper and flaky salt. serve immediately with more parm.
what we’re reading
all about love by bell hooks
not romantic in the decorative sense — ethical, political, demanding. hooks treats love as a practice: something built through care, accountability, and attention, not simply declared. a valentine’s choice for readers oriented toward examination rather than idealization, thought rather than spectacle.
