Welcome to another Best of Style Among Friends! We’re taking a look back and sharing your top five favorites (and ours) from December.
In case you missed it, last month’s picks can be found in the Best of November | 2022.
CHRISTA : Happy 2023!! December came and went in a blur of holiday music, parties, good food, gift wrapping and presents! Now that the holiday season is over and the decorations are down, I’m turning my focus to self-care — getting back into a regular exercise routine and eating healthier/snacking less (a few too many Christmas cookies were consumed!). I’m starting with a 6 week workout challenge on my workout app, Sweat, and tracking my eating in the Lose It! app. Those two things have always been successful for me. What changes are you making in the new year?
MEGAN : Why am I always surprised by how exhausted I am after the holidays? Don’t get me wrong, I love everything about it; the Christmas music playing 24 x 7, the decorations, ALL the family time. But somehow getting back into regular routines and schedules feels good, even if my house looks naked with out all of her red and green accessories. Here’s hoping that now that all the Christmas cookies are gone I can find my will power. Happy 2023, friends. It’s going to be a great year.
YOUR “TOP FIVE” FOR DECEMBER
We love seeing what YOUR favorite items are each month and December did not disappoint. We shared a lot of fun finds in our gift guides. Here is your curated list of the bestsellers in December:
- The coated denim jeans continue to be a style favorite! (Currently on sale) If this pair didn’t work for you, Christa tried (and recommends) these from Ann Taylor (available in regular and petite). Ladies, when your husband notices the pants you’re wearing and compliments them, they’re a winner!
- Seems like lots of you were putting a light up hat in stockings on Christmas Eve. Megan wears hers to walk the dog before the sun comes up.
- Are you a pen lover like us? These are Megan’s favs.
- The ever popular lululemon belt bag in two sizes were a popular gift! They’re hard to find, but you all managed to get them in December. We’ll keep stalking the site and let you know when they are back in stock or they add new colors. Grab yours for your 2023 walk and talks.
- Christa’s New Year’s Eve sweater is a winner! Wear it with leggings, jeans or that coated denim and you will be warm and stylish.
OUR “TOP FIVE” FOR DECEMBER
Our top five every month are things we have purchased and love. We’d buy any of these again and again, and we think you’ll like them, too. You know it’s good because we only recommend the good stuff!
CHRISTA’S TOP FIVE FOR DECEMBER
1 Wit & Wisdom “Ab”solution High Waist Crop Trousers
These pants were my hero of the holiday season! I wore them all the time and they paired with everything. Why did I wait so long to buy these?
I’m here to convince you that EVERYONE needs a pair of black pants they love. It’s a game changer when you’re getting ready for any occasion. You’ll always have something to wear and feel good in!
If this pair by Wit & Wisdom don’t work for you, check out Megan’s favorite pair from our Best of 2022 list.
Sizing tip: Size down. Also, I’m 5’4″ and got the regular length, but they also come in petite.
2 Women’s Long Scarf on Amazon
Thank you, Robin, for the softest scarf! This was a gift from our favorite things party that I think you’ll love, too. Only $15.99, but it feels so much more expensive. Winter is here, so grab a few!
Sale alert: many of the colors are 50% off right now!
3 Women’s Soft Bamboo Pajama Set
Start the new year with some new jammies! These are the softest pajamas I have! They wash great (but avoid the dryer). This fabric is perfect if you sweat a lot at night!
Not sure when these went from being yoga pants to flared leggings! Whatever you call them, it appears they’re more “on trend” than your favorite leggings. Here’s an affordable option if you want to add a pair to your closet.
There’s a fit for everyone — these come in five inseam lengths! I’m 5’4″ and ordered the 29″ inseam. I love that these still have the side pockets like my fave leggings.
5 Spanx AirEssentials GotYa Covered Pullover
Megan influenced me! And I am so glad she did! This top got a lot of wear during the cozy stay-at-home holiday season (and beyond). Like Megan, I don’t dry mine, but it did end up in the dryer once with no issues! Whew!
The fabric is just perfect – not too heavy, feels so good on! We both love this top — it’s worth the splurge (although Megan scored hers at Nordstrom Rack for a lot less than I paid)! If you like a shorter option, this half-zip style by Spanx is also available in their AirEssentials collection.
MEGAN’S TOP FIVE FOR DECEMBER
1 Barefoot Dreams Satin Pajamas
These satin PJs are luxurious and so soft. Great if you are a hot sleeper and bonus they have pockets!
I purchased this at the end of the month and it’s so good that I added it to my December favorites. It’s fleecy inside (kind of reminds me of the old school “turtle fur”), so warm, and a little longer in the back. The petal pink is chef’s kiss perfect, I keep reaching for it every day.
3 Maracuja Juicy lipstick / plumper – tarte
I’ve been influenced…by Christa! This tarte Maracuja lipstick is all I’ve been wearing. It’s super hydrating, stays on through a diet coke and the slim gold tube is so elegant I don’t mind reapplying at the table. At $21 don’t snooze, lipstick is the perfect new year pick me up.
Trying a new belt bag for my 2023 walks with Christa. This cutie holds A TON and works across the chest or around the waist. Pro tip: I switched out the strap for one of my Amazon straps (linked a similar strap below), and that made it the perfect length to wear across my chest.
5 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
I absolutely loved this book, one of my top 3 favorite reads of the year. If you are looking for a good story about relationships and friendship this is it.
BEST OF DECEMBER BLOG POSTS
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You can find all the recipes from the past month here.
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WHAT’S COMING IN 2023!
We’re hard at work on some exciting changes for the blog that we think you will love. Watch for the unveiling at the end of the month!
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xoxo, Megan & Christa
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