picks vol. 54

what we’re wearing

classic pieces with flair. elevate everyday looks with texture and pattern — we love textured and patterned skirts, paired with simple sweaters that will be reworn over the season. fun trousers, simple jackets with an unusual element like feathers keep your everyday looks interesting but rewearable.

shop the looks at the links here: https://liketk.it/6pQXP

what we’re sipping

deijī martini

gather:

1 fl oz akashi-tai daiginjo genshu sake

1⁄2 fl oz ferrand I yuzu late harvest dry curaçao

3⁄4 fl oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1⁄3 fl oz simple syrup

2 drops saline solution or small pinch of salt

prepare:

pre chill martini glass or coupe

shake all ingredients with ice

fine strain into chilled glass

garnish with edible flower

what we’re making

labneh chili crisp dip

gather:

• labneh, or full fat greek yogurt

• lemon zest

• lemon juice

• flaky salt

• black pepper

• chili crisp

• honey

• sliced scallions

• cucumber slices, potato chips, or crackers

prepare:

• spread an even layer of labneh all over your desired flat dish.

• zest lemon all over the labneh. add a small squeeze of lemon juice all over. you just want to add a dash of juice, adding too much will make the dip too loose and liquidy.

• top with as much chili crisp as you’d like. drizzle honey all over to taste. top with scallions.

• enjoy with crudite, chips, or crackers.

what we’re reading

night watch – jayne anne phillips

deeply moving, beautifully written exploration of survival and the invisible scars of war. set in a progressive 19th-century asylum, this pulitzer prize-winning novel blends rich historical atmosphere with a fierce, unforgettable mother-daughter bond. it is a brilliant choice if you love historical fiction that avoids cliché, focusing instead on how ordinary, resilient people piece their lives back together after profound trauma.