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Style Curated: November 2025

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’Tis the season to get cozy — effortlessly. While I count my blessings to call Southern California home — blissfully free from blizzards and snowdrifts — I find myself savoring the subtle shift in the air: the gentle rain, the golden light, and those perfectly chilled days that linger between 58° and 68°F. For November’s Style Curated, sweaters take the spotlight. Chosen for their timeless sophistication and effortless ease, they capture the very essence of the season — a graceful balance of comfort, texture, and understated chic. More than just a layer, the sweater becomes a statement in softness and style. Photo by Djordje Vukojicic on Unsplash [1] BANANA REPUBLIC Italian Wool-Blend Utility Sweater [2] LOULOU DE SAISON Homere Cashmere Sweater [3] BANANA REPUBLIC Midweight Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater [4] AMI PARIS + Net Sustain ADC Intarsia Wool Sweater [5] BANANA REPUBLIC Marled Cashmere-Merino Blend Sweater [6] ARCH4 Courchevel Embroidered Argyle Cashmere Sweater [7] BOTTEGA VENETA ...
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Chaos Among Serendipity

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Chaos. It’s a fitting word for the times we’re living in. Everything feels like it’s happening all at once. The federal government is shut down. Grocery prices are through the roof. The job market is sinking, and the housing market is completely unhinged. I read somewhere that utility bills are about to spike, too. Meanwhile, here in Los Angeles, it still feels like summer—despite the calendar insisting it's almost November. Climate change, anyone? Racists are confused about geography. Just a reminder: Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen. Enough said. A basic grocery run now costs me around $100—and that’s without a bottle of Champagne. Businesses are still trying to navigate the ever-shifting tariff landscape. Is Trump still changing the rules on that? Journalists have handed in their press badges at the Pentagon. Universities are refusing to sign the Trump administration’s new federal grant pact. Has any school actually agreed to it? Meanwhile, in Souther...
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Eggplant & Zucchini Gnocchi

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It had been a while—three months, give or take. I’d stopped developing and testing recipes for a handful of reasons: a hectic schedule, a lack of motivation… and, honestly, a drought of inspiration. I flipped through cookbooks, hoping for a spark, but the truth was, I had almost stopped cooking altogether. One weekend, I wandered through the Hollywood Farmers' Market and picked up two tiny treasures: a baby eggplant and a baby zucchini. They sat in the fridge for days—until the zucchini started to wilt, clearly not built to survive another 48 hours. That was the nudge I needed. The baby eggplant, still holding strong beside its fading companion, caught my eye. What if I turned it into a pasta sauce—something to toss with gnocchi? INGREDIENTS for one serving six and a half ounces of gnocchi, cooked al dente fourteen-ounce can of pomodorini (cherry tomatoes) in tomato juice one baby eggplant, roughly chopped one baby zucchini, thinly sliced three tablespoons of white wine a half teas...
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Style LookBook: October 2025

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Gingerly walking into the Autumn with effortless sophistication... [TOP] ALEXANDER WANG Knotted Plaid Shirt [PANTS] POLO RALPH LAUREN High-Waisted Trousers [BOOTS] VAGABOND Square-Toe Block-Heel Boots [BAG] MARC JACOBS The Dakota Suede Tote Bag [COAT] ALBERTA FERRETTI Belted Cape While all items are curated by me, I earn commission from retailers on purchased items. Items shown are not shown in scale.
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Vermont & 8th

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In 2023, someone died from gun violence every eleven minutes in the U.S.,  according to data from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Center for Gun Violence Solutions . That’s roughly 128 deaths per day — about 46,720 lives lost each year by guns.  My sincere condolences go out to Charlie Kirk’s family and friends, but the news of his assassination passed over me with indifference. I felt nothing. Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash It wasn’t because I despised his politics, though we held starkly different views. Kirk was a prominent figure among those pushing for Mr. Trump’s return to the White House. I, on the other hand, made small contributions to the Biden-Harris campaign and Planned Parenthood Action Fund after President Biden’s devastating debate performance. Later, I donated to and voted for the Harris-Walz ticket — not because I believed they were qualified, but because the thought of Trump returning to power frightened me.  Still, my indiff...
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Style LookBook: September 2025

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Chaos! That is the word that has been resonating with me in politics and at work. Fortunately, it is easy to put distance with them. I can't save the world. I can't vacuum toxicity. All that I can do is not let all that chaos creep into my space while I live my life with all that truly matters.  Simplicity was the primary motivation in curating pieces for this Lookbook. Neutral tones fluidly connect the look to an effortlessly chic draped cowl-neck top by Ganni and a pair of jeans, a casual icon, from Gestuz. [TOP] GANNI Draped Cowl-Neck Top [DENIM PANTS] GESTUZ Bebbie Jeans [SHOES] JEFFREY CAMPBEL Leather Ballet Flats [COAT] FABIANA FILIPPI Belted Wool Coat [BAG] GUCCI Pre-Owned 2016-2025 Diamante Canvas Village Double G Shoulder Bag While all items are curated by me, I earn commission from retailers on qualified items. Items shown are not shown in scale.
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French Drumstick

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Thank goodness that I love cooking smart and not harder; otherwise, I wouldn't have developed a much less work duck leg recipe. Duck meat requires low heat while cooking because the meat has tight muscle fibers and high fat content. It needs time to tenderize and render fat so the meat isn't tough.  Confit de canard usually takes two to three hours of cooking time, while Peking duck takes two to three days, so I decided to test my concept of cooking duck legs in a nonstick pan over medium heat with a weight on the top. Curious? Continue with the recipe. INGREDIENTS one duck leg, about one pound four garlic cloves two and a half ounces of French unsalted butter two twigs of rosemary one tablespoon of French thyme salt and pepper Wash the duck leg under cold running water and pat it dry. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, and set it aside for about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Place the duck leg, skin side down, and rosemary twigs in a nonstick pan and turn t...
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