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A Week of Outfits: Leila Kelleher

Rachit SahaiOctober 14, 2025

“Plus-size people aren’t always able to express themselves through fashion because the options can be so limited,” says Leila Kelleher, a pattern designer and assistant professor at Parsons School of Design. Luckily, Leila learned to sew in high school. She now makes 75% of her own clothes; and for the other 25%, “I like to...

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Fall Entertaining Tips to Elevate Your Next Gathering

Rachit SahaiOctober 14, 2025

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Something that always inspires me is observing how the light changes—from the softness of slow mornings as I ease into the day, to the warm evening light that makes everything a little more magical. In the fall,...

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Come Have Breakfast With Us This Weekend

Rachit SahaiOctober 14, 2025

We love this funny, smart, wonderful Cup of Jo community more than anything, so I’d love to ask: Want to meet up and hang out this weekend? We are hosting a Cup of Jo breakfast at Sézane’s new Brooklyn store (155 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg) this Sunday, October 19th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. We’ll...

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17 Healthy Lunches for Work That’ll Inspire a Midday Reset

Rachit SahaiOctober 14, 2025

Admittedly, there have been many times I’ve found myself hunched over my desk, eating spoonfuls of chicken and rice as I work through lunch. This is never the vibe, and I’m happy to say this is now a rare occurrence, especially since I’ve reframed lunchtime as a mini reset ritual. It’s when I can step...

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28 Types of Jackets & How to Wear Them: A Photo Guide

Rachit SahaiOctober 14, 2025

A jacket has two functions: Keep you warm, of course, and define the rest of your outfit. When I was in college, I got a job working at the Cole Haan boutique in the King of Prussia Mall near Philly. Cole Haan’s shoe styles were still somewhat conservative, but their men’s jackets had a rebellious...

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The Morning Pages Method I Return to Every Fall

Rachit SahaiOctober 13, 2025

I’ve always had a funny relationship with discipline. I’ll wake up at 6 a.m. for a workout five days a week, but meditation? I’ve never lasted more than three days in a row. I can go cold turkey from coffee for a month (without even realizing it), but an hour doesn’t go by without me...

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies (Soft, Spiced, and Irresistible)

Rachit SahaiOctober 12, 2025

When it comes to cookies, I live by one rule: the chewier, the better. I’m always chasing that perfect bite—soft in the center, with just the right amount of melt. With fall in full swing, I’ve been leaning into cozy weekend baking projects, and these chewy pumpkin cheesecake cookies check every box. A few weeks...

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The Best Books to Get Out of a Reading Slump (Guaranteed)

Rachit SahaiOctober 11, 2025

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It happens to all of us. You love reading (or at least, you used to). But lately, your stack of half-finished novels has started to feel more like homework than pleasure. Maybe your phone wins the bedtime...

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Have a Sweet Weekend. | Cup of Jo

Rachit SahaiOctober 11, 2025

What are you up to this weekend? Freddie is currently napping on the sofa while I finish this post, and then we are going to walk around the neighborhood and check out the Halloween decorations. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web… Zarna Garg has never...

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Should I Read This Book?

Rachit SahaiOctober 10, 2025

By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. The reality of puzzles and stuff I just love.… Read more The post Should I Read This Book? appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

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