“Sza is on that listing, that’s insane!” Natasha Pickowicz laughed once I requested her how she felt about being featured within the Time100 Next. The Brooklyn-based pastry chef has developed a cult following for creating Never Ending Taste, a collection of pastry pop-ups that includes NYC cooks to lift cash for non-profits combating meals insecurity. “Baking communities can carry visibility to social justice work,” she says, “And that’s wonderful.” Right here, Natasha (of tater tot fame) shares her 5 go-to appears and her cute cat….
Jumpsuit: thrifted, similar. Lipstick: Red Lady Danger. Footwear: Loft, similar.
“Pink is such a robust colour for me. In Chinese language tradition, it represents love, celebration and the brand new 12 months. I thrifted the jumpsuit for $20 and have worn it for the previous 10 years. The footwear are from Loft. Their footwear are effectively priced and SO comfy. After I gave them a take a look at run, I ended up shopping for two extra pairs. After I discover a piece I like, I’ll purchase multiples — I picked up that behavior from my mother.”
Jacket: Caron Callahan, similar. Jumper: Loup. Footwear: Converse.
“I grew up in San Diego enjoying sports activities and carrying a college uniform. To today, I like a uniform. After I began cooking in eating places, I felt big reduction with the ability to loosen up into the id of the restaurant garments. I discover numerous consolation in placing on the identical factor time and again.”
“At 37, I’m changing into extra conscious of how garments can serve you. I like utilitarian kitchen pants you may transfer round in and footwear that don’t make your toes harm when standing all day. Now that I’m not working in eating places, my on a regular basis uniform is pants with a free high. And I like patterns that really feel female, like gingham and florals.”
Prime: thrifted, similar. Checkered pants: Rachel Antonoff.
“I’m a complete cat particular person. After Covid began, a good friend moved and supplied me their house. It had a giant yard, so I moved in, and that very same week I adopted Tini from a neighborhood rescue referred to as Whiskers-A-GoGo. I named her Martini as a result of the rescue staff informed me she has some Russian Blue options. And he or she appears like a slippery chilly vodka martini, which is my drink once I exit. I’m obsessed along with her.”
“Three of the main bake gross sales I did have been for Planned Parenthood. In 2019, as a nod to their colours, I wore this flouncy, Barbie pink silk dress. I bear in mind worrying, Are individuals going to assume I’m making an attempt too onerous? Is that this too frivolous? After working back-of-house in eating places, I wasn’t used to being out within the middle interacting with individuals. But it surely was one of the vital unimaginable days of my life. It felt good to be seen, and I used to be actually excited to be doing what I used to be doing. That have helped me realized that these bake gross sales are a time the place I deserve to decorate up.”
Sweater: Eileen Fisher, similar. Pants: Caron Callahan, similar. Scarf: Steak Diane (“I painted the design, all of the income went to the Ali Forney Center“). Sandals: Tevas.
“If I feel actually about my type, I’m nonetheless reconciling with how I’ve felt about my physique. Rising up, I absorbed numerous cultural and generational expectations round dressing — my mother all the time stated I ought to put on garments that have been ‘flattering.’ And flattering is code for trying thinner. So, I used to be all the time dressing to repair my ‘flaws.’”
“I grew uncomfortable carrying sleeveless tops or clingy materials. I bear in mind feeling self-conscious in regards to the dimension of my breasts and all the time wanting to cover in shapeless garments. However I like colour and patterns, and now I attempt to method trend in a snug method. I nonetheless received’t put on a tube high or something — possibly that enlightenment will come for me later — however I attempt to put on the issues I really feel good in.”
Jacket: thrifted, similar. Prime: Caron Callahan, similar. Denims: Rachel Comey x Target. Necklace: Catbird. Neon socks: Dueple. Boots: Steve Madden.
“In New York, I see so many cool silhouettes, particularly on youthful individuals. I can’t imagine excessive schoolers will stroll round with out a bra or with their stomach out. It’s unimaginable. Gen Z provides me a lot hope. They’re so assured, so savvy, and so they take no b*llshit. It provides me chills. I’m obsessive about all of the bodycon shapes they put on which can be nearly deliberately not ‘flattering.’ All of the cut-outs, the key-holes, and ruching. The poise that it takes to tug off these outfits, it’s badass.”
“For the previous two years, I’ve been engaged on my cookbook, More than Cake. It’s the toughest factor I’ve ever executed. I studied English lit and all the time had this fantasy that I’d write a guide, and I discovered my method again to writing by way of pastry. It feels very private and susceptible. We shot some pictures in my dad and mom’ home in San Diego, it options a few of mom’s illustrations, and there are a number of pictures of Tini. I would like individuals to really feel like they hear my voice, so I’m simply going for it.”
Thanks a lot, Natasha! Pre-order her cookbook here, for those who’d like.
P.S. More women share their week of outfits, and Natasha’s tater tot cake.
(Images by Christine Han for Cup of Jo.)
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