Match Point
WHO Sasha Paskal, age 28
WHAT As a lifelong tennis player who spent her formative years running around Knowlwood in Montecito, lifestyle-brand creator Paskal—who also served (literally) on the Santa Barbara High School team for four years—staved off any seasonal depression from a short stint in New York by bouncing back onto the courts and reconnecting with her love of the sport. It also sparked her latest game changer—Racquet Club LA—an athletic brand that mixes the best parts of traditional country club style with a bit of cheeky humor.
WEAR The red crewneck sweater ($80) is a nod to her childhood tennis club and the shirts the instructors would wear. “Pure nostalgia and an ode to the club that created so many cherished memories for me,” says Paskal. The white crewneck sweater ($90) and long sleeve ($70) are collaborative pieces she created with a French artist she found on Instagram, Erwan Coutellier, “inspired by the fun and colorful artwork of the ’80s and airbrush artwork popularized at the time
MATCH POINT Paskal recently moved back to her hometown of Santa Barbara to fully commit to the brand ethos, “Live Life Leisurely.” “I’m looking forward to getting to know this community in a whole new light and would love to create a social club for young and old players to meet up and enjoy some good old-fashioned tennis!” RACQUETCLUBLA.COM. – Gina Tolleson
Sasha’s SB Black Book
Tecolote Book Shop, 805-969-4977, tecolotebookshop.com—too many hours spent browsing their coffee-table books. It’s the perfect one-stop shop for holiday gifts.
I’ve been going to The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, 800-425-4725, alisal.com, with my family for Hanukkah every winter since I was in diapers. Feels like you’re stuck in a time warp, and it’s so refreshing to turn your phone off for a weekend and unwind.
Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle, 805-565-4848, bonitalifestyle.com, in Summerland—what a cute shop! Their curation is amazing, and I want to outfit my entire apartment with their home decor.
