Cheers to a Joyful New Year!
May every day of 2025 be your best day yet!
As we walk and talk our way into 2025, let’s celebrate the strength, wisdom, and beauty of life over 50. Here’s to setting New Year’s goals that bring joy, nurturing what matters most, and embracing every moment with gratitude and confidence. Wishing you health, happiness, and endless possibilities every day in the year ahead!
We hope you stick around for more walk and talks in the new year! We’ll continue to have new content every Friday, helping you discover how to look fabulous, feel amazing, reconnect and truly enjoy life over 50!
In today’s Walk and Talk, we’re sharing…
- A countdown of the top blog posts of 2024, plus a recap of our 2024 book picks
- A good spy show for couples
- A list of the best shows from December, perfect for the holiday vacation
- OOTD, perfect for a casual holiday dinner with friends
- Pajamas for New Years Eve? Yes!
- Holiday storage tips
- Did you have a favorite thing from 2024? Let us know!
- New Years resolutions, YAY or NAY?
- In 2025, build a wardrobe of wearable, versatile pieces…item #1, start with these black pants!
ICYMI on the Blog…the Top 10 Posts from 2024
It’s not an end of the year post without some sort of countdown! So here are the top 10 blog posts from 2024! Thank you all for following along with us!
10. Wide-Leg Denim for Women Over 50
9. Travel With Megan for Five Sunny Days in La Jolla, California
8. What’s In My Bag? Everything We Love to Carry!
7. Summer Outfits for 5 Days at Disney World
6. How to Host a Care Package Party (A Step-by-Step Guide for Easy Entertaining)
5. The Best Outfits for Game Day and Parents’ Weekend
4. How to Host a Book Club with Your Friends
3. How to Style Midi Skirts in Every Season for Women Over 50
2. How to Host a Movie Night with Your Friends
1. How to Host a Flower Arranging Party + a Planning Checklist
What We’re Watching
MEGAN : Looking for a good “couples show?” Check out The Agency (Paramount via Amazon Prime). My husband and I have been binging (and by binging I mean two episodes a night) The Agency. It’s set in current day, at the CIA headquarters in London. Interesting to watch the characters grapple with their personal issues while dealing with real world espionage, terrorism and crime. Kind of an insider’s peek for those of us not familiar with the spy world.
CHRISTA : If your holiday plans include staying cozy with some snacks and catching up on some great TV, here’s a peek at some of the top TV shows that premiered in December (in case you missed any of them). There’s some good stuff here! What’s on your watch list?
What We’re Wearing
CHRISTA : How I’ll be spending New Year’s Eve…PJs from Nordstrom, slippers from Target, and accessories from Amazon.
Shop Christa’s NYE Look
MEGAN : We met some friends for dinner a few days before Christmas. It wasn’t a fancy dinner, but since it was the holidays I didn’t want to wear my usual jeans uniform. I traded my jeans for these black pants, added pearls and switched my sneakers for boots. Voila! Weeknight fancy but still comfortable. Black pants that are comfortable make getting dressed at the last minute super easy. Pro tip: wide width available in the Chelsea Boot – very comfortable and under $50.
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What We’re Shopping For
MEGAN : Not to rush the season, but do you have a good system for storing your holiday decorations? I purchased one of these boxes last year and I’m adding another this year. Keeps everything safe and easy to manage. And it’s SO MUCH easier when you’re just getting one or two things out of the attic.
Shop Megan’s Holiday Storage
CHRISTA : I shared these two weeks ago and didn’t want you to miss them–they’re a fantastic deal! Stretch your wardrobe budget in 2025 with a perfect pair of pants that will go with everything. These Kelsey pants from J.Crew Factory are a great everyday black pant; if you don’t believe me, check out the 345 five star reviews! Dress ’em up, dress ’em down. They fit tts (I’m 5’4″ and am wearing the regular, inseam 25 1/2″). And, best part, only $39! Also come in four other colors, and available in regular, petite and tall sizes.
Random Stuff We Like
MEGAN : Do you make a New Years resolutions? Powerful or pointless, check out this BBC article that shares the history of the tradition and some science behind why they actually might work. Here’s to new beginnings and fresh starts. Hmmm, maybe mine will be MORE walk and talks?
CHRISTA : Did you attend a favorite things party this year? If so, what did you bring? What was the favorite thing you received? Let us know in the comments so we can check it out and share it on the blog in 2025. Friends share the good stuff!
This year I brought this LOVE Stash It reusable bag to my annual party. I use mine every time I travel…for my pool bag, my beach bag, my extra bag for shopping. It fits in my crossbody bag for sightseeing and takes up no room in your suitcase. Comes in lots of cute patterns.
What We Were Reading in 2024
Thinking about your reading lineup for 2025? Check out some of our top picks from this past year for a little inspiration for yourself or your book club! Find all of our 2024 book picks here.
What’s Trending This Week
You guys are setting yourselves up for a spectacular 2025 with these trending items. The face cream is chef’s kiss good, and if you don’t want to take Megan’s word for it — Allure named it “Best of Beauty 2024.” The Amazon fleece leggings will keep you cozy on your January walk and talks, the Free People “dupe” jacket will keep you cute. Trench coats are trending for 2025 and Christa has found the black pants that need to be in everyone’s closet for under $40.
Friends Share the Good Stuff
Have something you can’t live without? Did you find a great deal? Well, do tell! Comment below with your ideas/suggestions and we’ll pass it along…because friends share the good stuff! Thanks for being here today and following along with us!
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