Friends Share the Good Stuff
Welcome to our Friday Walk and Talk. It’s your stylish stroll through what’s new, fun, and just too good not to share. 💕 This week, we’re sharing our favorite cozy holiday outfits perfect for binging your favorite holiday movies.
We’re here to help you feel current (but not trendy) and effortlessly pulled together, with favorite finds that make life over 50 feel fresh and fabulous. From binge-worthy shows to great reads, must-have style picks, and thoughtful gift ideas, think of this as your weekly walk with friends who love sharing the good stuff.
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What We’re Watching This Week
MEGAN : Speaking of Christmas movies…I’m sharing three of my favorite holiday movies every Friday in December. Each of these movies is a crowd pleaser for women over 50, watch while you wrap or snuggle up on the couch.
- Starting out with Feast of the Seven Fishes (Prime) – excellent gateway Christmas movie to get your husband on board.
- Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix), a holiday rom-com, the unlikely couple attempts to rob a department store in London.
- A Merry Little Ex-mas (Netflix), this couple just wants a divorce for Christmas — or do they? Oliver Hudson stars, enough said. This one is the most “Hallmark-y”.
CHRISTA : Late to the party on A Man on the Inside (Netflix), but I’m so glad I finally started it. The series is charming, heartfelt, and wonderfully acted—Ted Danson shines. I enjoyed it so much I watched the entire first season on a flight to Oklahoma.
What We’re Wearing: Outfit Ideas for Women Over 50
CHRISTA : Leopard slip skirt for the holiday win! There are so many ways to wear this. Dress it up with a sparkly sweater or cashmere tee. Keep it casual with a sweatshirt and white sneakers. I paired mine with cream, but red, kelly green or black are all great leopard color combos. No matter how you style it, it’s festive, fun, and flirty. Plus, because it’s totally seasonless, it’s a great budget-friendly addition to your closet that you will wear year-round.
Style tip: My pieces are old/sold out, so I’ve linked complete looks from Quince and Ann Taylor to create your own look.
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MEGAN : Leopard is in the air this holiday season. I went to the mall for lunch with a friend and was inspired by the decorations. My leopard jeans and sweater are from last year (still going strong!) but the shoes (oh hey Target) are the star of this look. So comfortable, I could walk miles in them. Linking this years version of the jeans and sweater vest.
Fit tip: Shoes fit true to size. They have memory foam in them but I added heel cups because I live in fear of Plantar Fasciitis.
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What We’re Loving: Everyday Favorites Worth Sharing
MEGAN : My friend, Lynne had on the most beautiful suede boots the other day. She said they are Steve Madden and under $200. A great price for real suede. They click all the boxes – low heel 1.25″, tall-ish shaft 6.25″ and the colors are amazing. I ordered the black leather to go with all of my black pants holiday outfits.
CHRISTA : Booties are trending here on the blog this week! Need a pair that can dress up an outfit but don’t want to overspend for something you’ll wear occasionally? Grab these Amazon cuties for only $60. They’re perfect for all your flare and wide leg trousers and denim this winter.
I bought them for my daughter (she passed…her loss), but I loved them! They’re shockingly comfy and only have a 2″ heel. They look way pricier than $60, and no one will ever guess they’re not real leather. Four great colors, zero guilt.
What We’re Reading in December
MEGAN : So my friend sent me the Washington Post’s list of top 25 books in 2025 and I was *gasp* horrified at how few I had read. Heart the Lover is on the list and I quickly downloaded it to add a plus one to the positive column. You guys, l loved Writers & Lovers (also by Lily King) but this book is even better. A coming of age story about love, real life, loss, the fragility of relationships. The writing is beautiful but the story is lovely, in a kind of painful – growing up way. Would love to discuss with anyone that’s also read it.
CHRISTA : In my Kindle queue…Ten Thousand Light Years from Okay by Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman. From the publisher: What if what you wrote came true? In Ten Thousand Light Years from Okay, authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman imagine what might happen if a novelist’s writing seemed to predict her life—including main character Thea Packer’s biggest heartbreak. But could it also mean she could write her own happy ending? My heart was immediately ripped open alongside Thea as she reckons with this impossibility, following the loss of her husband and raising their daughter as a single parent. This is a story of love, grief, moving forward, and trusting that you deserve every happiness in this life.
Mini Style Fix: What to Wear to Binge Hallmark Movies
The Mini Style Fix is like your stylish bestie whispering, “Wear this, you’ll look fabulous”—these bite-sized tips are fast, fun, and totally doable.
Rounding up our favorite ULTIMATE casual holiday outfits, what we wear to binge Hallmark movies during the holidays. One of us is in PJs and the other is wrapped in sweats and cashmere with shoes near by to run to the door and sign for any packages that might arrive. The result is, comfort is key. Whether you are wrapping gifts or watching a Hallmark movie, these casual holiday “mom uniforms” will keep you cozy and cute while you enjoy the show.
MEGAN : What do women over 50 wear to watch Christmas movies? THIS. And when they are addressing their cards, making cookies, wrapping gifts. The ultimate comfortable “at home” uniform for women during the holidays.
Style Tip: These Target sweatpants (Champion brand) are $30, french terry and wash really well. Oh and did I mention they have pockets?
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CHRISTA : Settle in for your holiday movie marathon with the coziest OOTD—think soft pajamas, a warm blanket, and those adorable Santa slippers. Add your must-have snacks, a swipe of lip gloss, and a festive water bottle to keep things fun and stay hydrated. It’s the perfect setup for a night of comfort, cheer, and nonstop holiday favorites. Dim the lights…it’s showtime!
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Christa’s Walk and Talk Link List
- Late to the party on A Man on the Inside (Netflix), but I’m so glad I finally started it.
- Leopard slip skirt for the holiday win! There are so many ways to wear this.
- Grab these Amazon booties for all your flare and wide-leg denim looks.
- In my Kindle queue…Ten Thousand Light Years from Okay by Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman.
- Settle in for your holiday movie marathon with the coziest OOTD.
Megan’s Walk and Talk Link List
- Three holiday movies for women over 50:
- Feast of the Seven Fishes (Prime)
- Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix)
- A Merry Little Ex-mas (Netflix)
- What I wore to the mall for lunch and holiday shopping – OOTD
- The perfect booties for all your black pant holiday outfits.
- Heart the Lover is on the WaPo best books of 2025.
- Mini Style Fix: the ultimate casual holiday uniform for women over 50.
ICYMI…
Don’t miss this closet hero piece. A cashmere short sleeved sweater is perfect all winter (layers!) and spring.
These cabinet knob covers are an easy, fun way to decorate for the holidays. Available in gingerbread houses, too!
Did you catch last week’s Walk & Talk? It was a roundup of gift guides, something for everyone on your list!
We’ll be back next Friday with more favorite finds to chat about. Trust us, you won’t want to miss what we’ve been bookmarking!
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Thanks for the recognition, Megan …(Wash Post “friend”) …and another book recommendation. I may just have to buy this one too!
Cheers,
Barbara