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The Link Up: Em’s Most Favorite PJs Are 50% Off, Marlee’s Great Hair Accessory, And Our New Celebrity Crush
Happy Sunday, everyone. While you won’t get our gift guides till November, fear not, they are in the works! Emily and the PDX team also did a very fun holiday shoot that you’ll get a sneak peek of down below:) That’s all for today, so let’s get into these links.
This week’s house tour is SUCH a treat!! It’s a spread of Reath Design’s newest home, and it’s as wonderful as you’d expect. Cozy, whimsical, and so much pattern.
From Emily: My new favorite Pajamas are 50% off (literally no idea why, they are brand new – GO GET THEM!!). I am an absolute matching pajama expert, mostly because I’m VERY specific about exactly how these should feel – extremely soft, lightweight, breathable. I want to feel like l am naked in bed, to barely notice I have them on. I also think I have some sensory issues, but if I can feel the elastic around my waist or feel the seams anywhere, those pajamas are dead to me. Over the years, my favorites have been J.Crew and The Gap (with Target coming in as GREAT for its affordability, and equally as soft, but they don’t last as long and will pill after about a year). I recently bought a set of these cute burgundy-patterned PJs from The Gap for our holiday shoot (in their trademark Modal fabric – whatever it is, it’s HEAVEN), and immediately bought 3 sets of them so that I don’t have to search for these right before bed. The J.Crew ones I bought 2 years ago are still going strong, but they are a bit stretched out now, and I love this burgundy pattern, so it felt like time. Anyway, if you are in the market or you want to stock up for Christmas, snag these. I wish so badly they made family PJs for everyone – my kids would LOVE these, too.
From Marlee: Me and all my friends are obsessed with this brand of hair accessories, Chunks – they make these really fun clips that are the cutest colors + designs, and I love funking up a basic outfit with a fun clip. They’re super high quality and hold all my hair no problem (it’s super long right now). So cute!!
From Gretchen: Recently, I’ve been loving my super simple, dual-sided eyebrow pencil from Maybelline. I wasn’t always a huge eyebrow-filler-inner, but lately I’ve been liking the look of a fuller, darker brow–especially when I opt out of wearing eye makeup, which is often these days. Throwing on a brow still makes me feel somewhat done-up, but with little effort because this pencil is so forgiving. I spend two seconds coloring in them in, and two more seconds blending them out. I like the teardrop-shaped tip, one you don’t have to sharpen but just roll up and down. It has a nice amount of pigment and draws on easily. The rounded spoolie on the other end is great too! It blends super well and softens the harsher pencil lines on the inner brow to look nice and natural. Soft-brown is my go-to color!
From Mallory: My birthday just passed, and every year we make Alison Roman’s clam pasta to celebrate because it’s my absolute favorite. If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dinner, make this one!!
From Arlyn: What can anyone here tell me about Rothy’s? I’ve had my eye on a pair of Mary Jane flats from them for a while, but anything over the $100 mark leaves me with analysis paralysis. I like the look of them. I know people online mention they are comfortable, but…are they worth it? Spending nearly $200 after tax for a pair of shoes that are essentially recycled plastic makes me wonder how long they’ll last. I was also enticed by these leather ballet flats from Nisolo, which are leather and a little lower in price point, though not by much. I’ve been wearing my Nisolo huaraches for like six years straight and am happy with them, so perhaps that’s all I need to tell myself. BUT, if anyone has experience with Rothy’s fit, durability, comfort, or sizing, please…let ya girl know, okay?
From Caitlin: My cat hasn’t been doing too well lately (we need all the good vibes we can get!), and lately, I’ve found myself waking up in the middle of the night to check on her with little hope of returning to sleep. Around 3 AM on Tuesday morning, I popped on Apple’s new romantic drama All of You in hopes of taking my mind off things…and it worked, because I HAVE A NEWFOUND CRUSH ON BRETT GOLDSTEIN!!! If you’re into cinematic shots of a man just…well, yearning, I guess, this will be right up your alley. (Like, did you love Paul Mescal in Normal People? If so, drop what you’re doing and sprint to your television.) Just trust me on this one. But watch it alone, because it’s a weeper – then come back here so we can both gab about how Brett is such a good romantic lead!!!
From Jess: I went to my go-to place for jeans this past week, Everlane, and found the most wonderful, comfortable, cool wide-leg pair. They are mid-rise, have a cool extra side panel, and again, are so comfortable! They aren’t really selling them on the site (styling-wise), so know they are so much better in person. I would maybe consider sizing down too:)
Thank you for spending a little time with us today, and see you tomorrow! xx
Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | Architect: Anne Usher | General Contractor: JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction | Interior Designers: Emily Henderson and Max Humphrey | Styling: Emily Henderson | From: BIG REVEAL DAY: My Brother’s “River House” Textured, Modern Kitchen Is Done!!!
Rothy’s fan here! I can’t vouch for their current lineup but I’ve had a pair since 2018 and they’re very comfortable if you’re okay without arch support. They still look pretty much new after frequent wearing; the soles are starting to wear down but that’s fair. I had to go up a half size from my normal, and while they wash up great, be sure to wash them in cold water because they can shrink a little in warmer temps.
I have also had Rothy’s and they do wash well in the laundry, cold water and air dry. But you can’t really wear them in wet weather and they aren’t very supportive (as a teacher I can say that they are a popular shoe for teachers but I’ve never seen a student wearing them). My favorite ballet flat is from Camper, the Casi Myra line, and they have a Mary Jane version.I have three pairs of the Casi Myra—just got their gorgeous new dark green color. I’ve had my first pair for four years and they are so comfortable right out of the box.
Arlyn, not a Rothy’s wearer. But I have come with another recommendation. I am a recent (within the last year) convert to Margaux flats. I bought the Demi Jane first and heaven. Followed by the Demi and I can wear them all day. I am on my feet for most of the day and they are so comfortable. Extra padding. Support. The ability to make them tighter or looser. No, not cheap. They are not recycled materials for sure. But they are made out of pretty lux leather. But I love them. And their customer service is pretty incredible. They offer you a pretty decent first purchase discount and will personalize a code if you reach out. I also had an issue with the stitching inside one of my shoes (after wearing them) and they sent me a new pair. Both pairs I bought run about a half size small for me (I am between 5.5 and 6 and the 5.5M works perfect). Happy hunting!
I have 3 pairs of Rothy’s, all flats. I’m normally a solid 6.5 and have to get these in a 7. I do think they’re comfortable for all day wear. I wish they were cheaper, but I know they’re comfy so I’ve been reluctant to try others (been looking at Vivaia… anyone have feedback on these?) And they look great over a year in (I do wear them often.) The only thing I’m hesitant about (I want a pair of Mary Jane flats too!) is that I can feel the mesh-ness texture of the plastic after a full day and it is sometimes annoying. It’s not a deal breaker by any means, and maybe it’s just me! I’d suggest getting a pair to try as you can’t go wrong with black flats.