Jeans On My Fall Wishlist

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We’ve all heard Gen Z declare loud and clear that skinny jeans are out. But here’s the thing about being in your 30s and beyond — you just DGAF about holding on to trends with white knuckles. :D That being said, after looking at my denim drawer, I’m feeling like there’s a little room for a wider leg aesthetic. I distinctly remember my favorite pair of jeans ever as a kid — they were a beautiful medium wash Jordache jean with a wider straight leg. When I tell you I SLEPT in them.

This fall I’m hearkening back to my 90s youth and enjoying the look of a straighter/wide leg. It looks so dreamy paired with sweaters and knits, or even a fitted tee and a blazer. Here are some styles I’m currently crushing on:

Bathtime Upgrade

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After seven years of apartment living in Seattle, one of the things we were most excited about when designing our primary bathroom was including a giant tub. We’re both bath takers and were sorely missing that up to your neck feeling of being submerged in water. It’s so good! We’ve been loving our tub, and now that cooler weather is on the horizon again, I’m ramping up my bathroom situation to create a luxury experience whenever I need it. So, the crusty towels we had for over ten years had to go.

cream pact spa towels next to white bathtub with book and hair clip on a stool next to a fiddle leaf fig plant

This Spa Rib set from Pact is such a fresh upgrade. They’re lightweight and definitely oversized for a full blanket experience getting out of the tub. I’ve always shied away from lighter towel colors out of fear and preservation, but since these are just for the grownups in our little bathroom oasis I felt ready to take the plunge. (Bath pun intended.)

Pact is pretty cool, too, because they’re a completely carbon neutral company.

You can find your own set of towels right here and take 20% off with code EMILYK20. Happy bath season!

I Tried Twisting My Shirt

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The buttondown gets top billing for most versatile wardrobe piece, and for good reason. Today I was feeling creative and decided to try something a little different with my shirt styling. I twisted it and tucked it in over a simple tank to create more of an open blouse look. I don’t usually tend toward artsy styling tricks but today it just felt right. It felt a little more special (and definitely more casual) than buttoned and tucked. I try not to be too fussy with my styling since I hate adjusting my clothing all day long. But, I can say that this twist held up to a photoshoot I did this morning and it didn’t drive me crazy! After the shoot my family and I took a quick trip to the zoo, and I swapped the shoes out for Birks but still felt very cool mom.

aritzia striped pink white and blue buttondown twisted and tucked into blue indigo rudy jude jeans with a denim jacket layered over shoulders, blue slingback heels, and a cognac osgoode marley crossbody bag
aritzia striped pink white and blue buttondown twisted and tucked into blue indigo rudy jude jeans with a denim jacket layered over shoulders, blue slingback heels, and a cognac osgoode marley crossbody bag holding can of la croix
aritzia striped pink white and blue buttondown twisted and tucked into blue indigo rudy jude jeans with a denim jacket layered over shoulders, blue slingback heels, and a cognac osgoode marley crossbody bag
aritzia striped pink white and blue buttondown twisted and tucked into blue indigo rudy jude jeans with a denim jacket layered over shoulders, blue slingback heels, and a cognac osgoode marley crossbody bag
aritzia striped pink white and blue buttondown twisted and tucked into blue indigo rudy jude jeans with a denim jacket layered over shoulders, blue slingback heels, and a cognac osgoode marley crossbody bag

Outift details:

Shirt: Aritzia

Tank: Arq

Jeans: Rudy Jude

Denim Jacket: Levis

Shoes: Vintage

The Unlikeliest Style Source

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Maybe it’s because I spent a few too many summer afternoons in a Midwest garage that hosted adult parties to the tune of rock and roll, maybe it’s because my signature move was to be a “pleasure to have in class” and I’m on a life-long journey to subvert this version of myself, and maybe it’s just because it’s simply that good, but one of my biggest sartorial influences is that of the 80s punk rocker.  In this very specific case, a la Johnny Ramone.

Roberta Bayley

Is it me or does this look just as wearable right now (or even more so?) than the year it was taken?  

Facing an un-rock-and-roll day of editing and minutiae, I decided to at least let my outfit have some fun.

black tank and jeans white sneakers outfit
black tank jeans white sneakers drinking iced coffee