Thursday, January 2, 2024
It’s hard to know what day it is, but I think it’s Thursday and it’s been a bit since I have done a Fashion Files post with Kellyann and Jill.
First of all, some recent additions to my closet…
Tom gave me these Koolabura by Ugg short booties at my request. This is a much more affordable option than the Ugg Uggs. I plan to wear them to work everyday and bring an extra pair of shoes with me, but honestly, I might not change out of them. I wear them without socks and they are so cozy without making my feet too hot.
This was a total impulse purchase. Jenn showed us her new red ballet flats from Walmart and I went looking and saw my fave Scoop brand but in silk? Don’t they look nice?
The quality is unbelievable and they were only $15 ish each. I may have gotten a half size too big but they are fine. I am a size 8 but in pointy toes I go up to an 8.5. So, that is what I did for these. I wore the red on Christmas Eve. They were very comfortable at the grocery and then at dinner and a church service.
And then I wore the black for NYE:
I had a great Rothy’s light tan pair years ago and then I washed the entire shoe and they were too snug after that. I forgot that they made my feet sweat something fierce. Anyway, I saw these on sale and I love black and tan. I have worn them for an errand. They are very comfy but the weird feet sweats were a bit bothersome.
I really want a pair of the Mary Janes by Rothy’s! I predict that we will be seeing Mary Janes a lot. Any tricks for the feet sweats caused by Rothy’s?
My recent flats are very demure, no?
I walked in Aerie and found these cute pajama pants on the clearance rack. I love Aerie’s quality and they have a scalloped hem and a little bow at the top.
My new bag, of course, deserves a spot.
And that’s it for my Christmas gifts or things I added in the last couple of weeks.
So, in the fall I wore all the fall colors – olives, oranges, mustards, browns. As soon as Thanksgiving Day was over I shoved all that aside for the reds, greens, and festive holiday attire.
Now, I want to wear my blues, blacks, burgundy and non-Christmasy patterns. I only want to put on my blue and black Halaras, guys! They are that good. I don’t like wearing skirts and dresses in the cold of winter. Leggings feel weird under those to me now. I can also wear all my Matilda Janes to work. I’m feeling more the flares than the ruffles.
I think I have three sweaters with hearts on them for V Day. I have seen some more cute ones but I am trying to restrain myself.
I really don’t want to shop for awhile. I want to be content. Also when I do shop online, I spend too much time checking on when it will arrive and anticipating its arrival. Are you like that? I want to get away from fast fashion but I get pulled back in!
Also, to be honest, winter clothes are my least favorite to buy. Come spring, I get giddy about the bright colors and patterns. So, I hope this will help me to be content with my current closet offerings.
Do you have any fashion goals for 2025?
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
Your new shoes are really cute! I bought 2 one-piece outfits in Hawaii and my mother in law bought me a new sweater but that is all I’ve added to my wardrobe and I am really hoping not to add anymore for quite some time.
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Thank you! Oh, those sound cute and they will be a reminder of your trip when you wear them. Me too!
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I just bought the Rothy Loafer on sale. Oh boy, I will be thinking of you if my feet start to sweat. I hope to be more content this year as well.
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Ok! just heard a tip to put a sock or the little no show sock on the Rothy’s insert! Gonna try that!
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Love your new boots! So cute and comfy. The ballet flats are perfect. Love your red sweat outfit.
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Love the red and black ballet flats. I bought Sophia a pair of Koolabura by UGG platform slippers for Christmas, and she LOVES them. Perfect for taking the dogs out first thing in the morning. I need a sweater with hearts – off to look for one right now.
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Try target.com!
Found a cute one last year!
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Cute shoes! I usually wear a slight heel, unless I am in my comfy clothes because I am short. My fashion goals are to slowly replace some things in my wardrobe with new things. It is another thing I am working on replacing!
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A great pair of red shoes are. my favorite. I have a pair of red suede heels with a little gold and pearl adornment near the side of the toe. They have the perfect arch for my foot and I wore them a bunch over the holidays. They’re a fairly high heel but that is my preference. Your red shoes are super cute!
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I love the red and black shoes. What a great deal!
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I so want a pair of Mary Janes, but my Frankenfoot would never allow it. That band across the top would hit right where my metal plate is. I actually have an appointment to see about the possibility of removing it. I’m a little squeamish, though. I’m still thinking about the Halaras! You look fabulous in them!
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I love your new shoes! Really fancy and they look expensive! For “hot feet shoes” I can only recommend some kind of socks, like “no-show-socks” (amazon has a lot).
Fashion goals jan-feb is to not freeze my but off… 😀 Stockholm doesn’t get any extreme temperatures (mostly), but still it can be around 23°. Can we please wait with the fashion goal question ’til April? 😀
I don’t own a single heart sweater… need to buy one I guess! 😀
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Oh those boots are the cutest!
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They are so cozy! You need some!
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The red ballet flats just gave me so much outfit inspiration, I can’t wait to get a pair!!
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