Thursday, December 18. 2025
It’s Thursday and Fashion Files day with Kellyann and Jill.
This week was fresh hair day! I get a partial highlight with lowlights to hide my grays. I had a few grays showing up on each side of my head. I love my stylist Laura, and I always enjoy visiting with her!
When it’s super cold and snowy and icy, there is no fashion. Let’s just admit that. So, I have not been very fashionable as of late. I’ve been warm. Is it possible to be both – yes, of course!
Saturday night I wanted to dress up a little. I broke out my black velvet Matilda Janes and wore my no iron button up shirt from JCPenney – yes I said JCPenney. It’s a few years old. I paired it with my magenta velvet blazer from a consignment store last year or the year before. I bought the little polka dot socks at World Market last year. I wore my Walmart Scoop ballet flats that are satin. I also wore a little scarf that I ended up taking off when we got there.
I asked Mason if I looked like I was going to a job interview at a circus, and he said I had “Willy Wonka vibes”.
Look at Tom primping and Eddie Otis wondering if he was invited.
I wore my favorite black leggings and an old Walmart pullover for a Costco run.
The pointer fingers of my mani came loose and I replaced them with the little holly nails. I only want this mani to last a bit longer because I have a second Christmas press on mani that I intend to do.
I love my new New Balances. I have been wearing them almost everyday.
I have worn all of the Christmas clothing in my closet except for my tree sweater that I wore last year below. I have also worn my red and white striped button up and lots of plain green.
It’s pretty thick so I have to pick the right time to wear it. I have not bought anymore themed clothing or accessories you will be happy to know!
I am not sure what I will wear for the next several days leading up to Christmas, but you can bet your bottom dollar I will be cycling through:
Red Matilda Jane pants – a brighter red with ruffles and a darker red flares with tiered layers
Gucci-esque cardigan
Prosec Ho Ho Ho
North Pole Cocktail Club
We have 50s for a bit so I can break out my Santa tee
And my lots of little things tee
Christmas tree button cardigan
Merry & Bright Sweater
What about you? What have you been wearing?
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
Yes! The black leather pants- love BUT my fave is that sequin skirt- it’s to die for!
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Your plaid top and black leather pants! So chic! I was unable to comment on your post today. It did something weird when I clicked on comment.
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You are rocking festive chic!! Love it and I feel like a bah humbug with only a couple of pieces of festive attire. This would be a good year for me to have more being in school right now but whatever.
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Just red or green would be ok, too! It’s way more practical. Two more days, girl! You’ve got this. I bet you are so excited for that end of day bell to ring on Friday.
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You have lots of cute holiday clothes! My mother in law bought me a new Christmas light sweater that she gifted me early so I can wear it. We have a Christmas party on Sunday that I plan to pair it with some jeans (I should probably open it and try it on before then!).
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Thank you! They are fun! Oh, that is so nice. I hope you show us. That is so fun!
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You have a great collection of seasonal styles! I love the holly on your nails too. We had a few cool days and now it’s heating up again which I cannot stand. UGH.
I did buy a graphic tee at Walmart last week so I’m set with Christmas style!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you! I am enjoying my little collection. The holly berries came off right away as I knew they would. Now my nails are naked and I will wait a couple of day for my last Christmas mani. It’s my art – what can I say? Lol.
I can’t wait to see your new graphic tee! These two Old Navy ones I have are so so soft. ON has really improved in my opinion.
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You have the cutest Christmas things to wear! I have nothing… Like you, have been wearing clothes for warmth so today, into the 50’s, might wear something that is a bit more cheerful. I do have a red sweater so might try that. Have a great weekend everybody!
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Well, they aren’t practical since I can only wear them a month or so! Red and green are definitely more practical and work for V Day and St. Pat’s day, too.
But, they make me happy and I think they are cute and not crazy lady – too much – but I could be wrong!
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I love those festive outfits! My faves are the magenta blazer one and the prosec-ho-ho-ho sweater. The Matilda Janes are great on you! I wore my magenta sequin Umgee top to church on Sunday; I always get so many compliments when I wear that! I am literally counting down…one and a half more days. I can do this! My principal has me covering a third grade class tomorrow…yikes! Hopefully they don’t run all over me. Ha! Merry Thursday!
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Willy Wonka?
The prosec ho ho ho was $8 at Belk online! it’s a long sleeve tee. It’s nice because it’s not too hot. I do love prosecco, btw so I’m not being fake. I need to see that umgee top! photo?
Oh gosh! Good luck! I bet you will do great but they will be ready for break and excited!
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Loving all these looks! The festive sweater with the sequin skirt is perfection. Your new hair is beautiful and the nails are so fun and festive!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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That was a fun outfit. I bought a black and silver pull on Old Navy skirt last year and they are so fun. I would like to try a sneaker outfit if it stays warm. Sneakers, sequin skirt, top?
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Holy crap, you look like Kate in that last pic!
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Ha! There is something about us that looks similar but I usually can’t pin point it.
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Your hairdresser is a genius, very natural looking color combo and flattering shades.
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Oh, thank you so much. I have thought about going darker, but I would be afraid I wouldn’t like it.
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I love all of the reds! I have been still cycling through all of my sweaters and sparkly tops and adding scarves on the cold days. I bought 3 more toppers at the thrift store including a red coat (yay!), so no more shopping till Feb for me! I will be wearing all of the things! I love that sequin skirt of yours. Hope you are wearing it this season too.
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Thank you! The red pants have been fun and comfy for my relaxed lifestyle.
I don’t like to “waste” my money on winter clothes! I hope to be very conservative and not buy either. When the new fun spring stuff comes out all bets are off!
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I agree, it’s hard to be fashionable when it is freezing out. I love those cardigans you have. You did a great job wearing everything!
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You have so many festive clothing options. The Willy wonky comment lol – I love the outfit. The velvet blazer is so pretty. Love all the MJ pants – especially red. So pretty
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I have been trying to find a Christmas graphic tee that I really loved but no luck. I love your Santa one, though! I found a site that sells new Mathilda Jane clothing. I just may have to spring for a pair of pants. Poshmark never has my size.
https://marshainthemiddle.com/
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Old Navy, J.Crew Factory, and Kellyann even said Walmart! I do love my just Santa one with no words. Sometimes the words are cheesy.
I think you should! They seem to be about $60.
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