Welcome to our weekly “walk and talk,” where we bring our weekly walks to you. Our walks are a time to catch up on family life, share online shopping hits and misses, exchange recipes, discuss our newest Netflix binge — all the stuff that friends share with each other. And now we’re sharing with you!
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
CHRISTA : Hoping that having a good show for “treadmill only” viewing will help me get my steps in each day! So first up, I’m watching The Recruit (on Netflix) while I walk. A charming rookie lawyer at the CIA gets thrown in over his head in a dangerous international spy drama in his first week on the job. One episode gets me about 2-2.5 miles (about half my daily steps)!
MEGAN : I watched The Recruit over the holidays too! Loved it. Currently I’m two episodes in to George and Tammy, a docuseries (rockuseries?) about Tammy Wynette and George Jones. The series is based on a book written by their daughter, Georgette Jones. It chronicles the marriage and music of Tammy and George. l had no idea how much of an influence these two had on country music. Very well cast, Jessica Chastain is awesome as Tammy. Looking forward to finishing the series to see if Tammy “stands by her man.”
WHAT WE’RE WEARING
CHRISTA : This was my “comfy-at home-yet-presentable-if-I-HAD-to-leave-the-house” look over the holiday break (and will continue to be on repeat for me in 2023). My shirt jacket was a Target find in the store, and is sadly not available online, so I also linked a similar option for the same look. The shacket would also pair well with skinny jeans and my favorite Sorel boots (on sale). Pro tip: If you liked the Vionic sneakers with arch support that I shared (I love them for my plantar fasciitis), try these slippers!
SHOP THE STYLES
WHAT WE’RE SHOPPING FOR
MEGAN : Athleta is currently having their Semi-annual sale, with LOTS of markdowns up to 60% off. I’m refreshing my Walk and Talk gear to motivate me. Check out what’s in my cart.
SHOP THE STYLES
WHAT WE’RE READING
MEGAN : I just finished Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. You guys, it’s so good, it’s about friendship and relationships that spans from childhood to adulthood. There is a video game element, but it’s not a major distraction. Don’t let that turn you off. I’m not a video game person and I thought this book was great.
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
CHRISTA : I’ve listened to this more than a few times — a beautiful cover of a classic U2 song by Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi. Give it a listen!
WHAT MEGAN’S COOKING
I’m getting back into a cooking rhythm, new recipes coming soon. AND a kitchen reveal once we finish the punch list.
RANDOM STUFF WE LIKE
CHRISTA : How many of you have resolved to workout more in 2023? I’m raising my hand with you! To get started I signed up for the SWEAT’s 2023 challenge which starts January 9. I’m going to try their Mix It Up Challenge for a variety of workouts. Want to join me? Send me a message and I’ll forward you an invite.
I am a huge fan of the SWEAT app for at-home workouts. It’s the best app I have found for working out at home and I highly recommend it. They offer strength, HIIT, yoga, barre and more — something for everyone at any level of fitness. You can try it for free for a week, or signup for only $9.99 per month if you pay for an annual subscription.
FRIENDS SHARE THE GOOD STUFF
FROM OUR STYLISH FRIEND BESSIE A : “Loved the Calpak make-up case on my recent trip…it was perfect!”
Thanks, Bessie! We’re so glad you like the cosmetic bag as much as we do! This also makes a great gift for your friend that loves to travel.
Have something you love or can’t live without? Did you find a great deal? Well, do tell! Share with us and we’ll pass it along…because friends share the good stuff!
READER REQUEST
Is there something you’re looking for? Let us know! Drop us a note and we’ll get right on it!
AND, HERE’S WHERE WE WALKED
We’re often asked how far we walk. This week we went for about an hour or 7,500 steps. That’s a great start to hitting 10,000 steps for the day, and even better because we did it with a friend. Bonus: we ended with a diet Coke and discovered this adorable little fairy forest in the woods!
CHRISTA’S LINKS
- The Recruit (Netflix)
- #ootd — leggings // tank top // shirt jacket (Target version) // sneakers // slippers // crossbody
- a beautiful cover of a classic U2 song by Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi
- SWEAT’s 2023 challenge – workout app
MEGAN’S LINKS
- George and Tammy
- Athleta sale — blue tank // blue sweater // mauve top // white pants // sherpa jacket // skirted leggings // side zip sweatshirt // lined joggers // unlined joggers
- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- Calpak make-up case
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE BLOG
January is bringing some updates to Style Among Friends. Stay tuned for more info coming soon. Meanwhile, next week we have the bestsellers from December (and our favorites, too!). We’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day — keep your eyes open for some date night outfit ideas. We hope you enjoyed our end of year wrap up. Did any of the top bestsellers of the year surprise you?
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