Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

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Happy Friday, gang! Or should I say Happy Black Friday? Guess who dressed for the part?! Thanksgiving is late this year, which is the official kick-off to holiday shopping, so it’s off to the races for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts. Back in the day, Black Friday was an event where retail stores opened their doors at midnight for Black Friday deals! Boy, have things changed. We now have Black Friday deals all month long since we can shop 24/7 with online retailers. This morning, we sent our Black Friday post with all of our picks from Amazon, Talbots, Madewell,  and Ann Taylor. Let’s just say we have compiled a few shopping tips for YOU to make your life a little easier. Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

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I hope y’all had a lovely Thanksgiving Holiday. We received BIG news at the Djalali house. Guess who is going to be a BeBe? That’s code for Grandmother!!! Yep, Andrew and Chelsea are expecting a baby girl on May 23rd, and we couldn’t be more excited! We had a low-key gender reveal party with pink cake, sharing the big news. Chelsea’s mom was present, and I don’t think there are two women more excited than KiKi and BeBe!!! I can tell you one thing: Baby D will have a gorgeous wardrobe from day 1… just sayin’.

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Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

Beth's Black Friday Outfit

But if you stopped by today, you know we’re kicking off the weekend with a yummy recipe and cocktail. Many of us have leftover turkey after the Thanksgiving holiday, so what better way to use it than Turkey Noodle Soup? Give me all the soup when the temps dip down, and boy, are we chilly the next week or so. 

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Today, I slipped into a black chunky turtleneck, pulled my tights out of storage, and decided faux leather shorts and knee-high boots were the perfect companions. 

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Beth’s Outfit: Faux Leather Shorts | Chunky Turtleneck | Tights | Black Knee High Boots | Silver Hoops | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Barrel Leg Jeans | Brushed Cashmere Fitted Cardigan Sweater | Plaited Italian Leather Belt | Loraine Bit Loafer, limited Sizes, Try Black Watch Loafers or Similar Printed Fabric Loafers

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Kelly's Black Friday Outfit

These Barrel Leg Jeans from Madewell have been on style repeat lately, they’re so comfortable! They come in petite so if you’ve been wanting to try this trending denim style, the petite version is perfect for us shorter ladies. I am wearing a petite size 25, and I could have sized down one size, but I do like the looser waistband – especially after all the holiday meals! 🙂

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The Brushed Cashmere collection at J.Crew is so gorgeous, I have this Fitted Cardigan Sweater and I also sprung for the short-sleeved sweater tee. The cashmere is so soft and cozy – perfect for the holidays!

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Shop the Outfits

Beth’s Outfit: Faux Leather Shorts | Chunky Turtleneck | Tights | Black Knee High Boots | Silver Hoops | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Barrel Leg Jeans | Brushed Cashmere Fitted Cardigan Sweater | Plaited Italian Leather Belt | Loraine Bit Loafer, limited Sizes, Try Black Watch Loafers or Similar Printed Fabric Loafers

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Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

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With winter fast approaching, bourbon cocktails are just the thing for a warming holiday drink. Today we are mixing bourbon with cranberry juice to create a cocktail perfect for colder temps and the holidays. Make this cocktail even more festive with a large ice cube filled with cranberries, star anise, and fresh rosemary – no garnish needed!

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Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

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Makes 2 Cocktails

Ingredients

6 oz. Bourbon

4 oz. 100% Cranberry Juice (not cranberry cocktail)

2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 1/2 oz. Rosemary Cran Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

Festive large ice cube

Instructions

Festive Large Ice Cube

Add a small sprig of fresh rosemary, star anise, and several cranberries to a large ice cube mold. Fill with water and freeze overnight.

Syrup

Bring equal parts brown sugar and water to a boil until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and cranberries. Let steep for 20 minutes. 

Cocktail

Pour bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a rocks glass with a festive large ice cube.

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Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Noodle Soup

When it's chilly outside, there is nothing more comforting than a delicious chicken noodle soup – but make it turkey noodle soup with leftover Thanksgiving turkey! It's a great way to enjoy the holiday leftovers, and you can freeze the soup to enjoy long after the holiday has passed.

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Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Noodle Soup

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  • Author: Kelly Djalali
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Ingredients

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2 tbsp. Butter

2 medium-sized Carrots, diced

3 Ribs Celery, diced

1 Medium-sized Onion, diced

2-3 Cloves Garlic, minced

Kosher Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, to taste

8 Cups Turkey (or chicken) Stock

3 cups Shredded Turkey or Chicken

2.5 cups Dry Gigli (or egg) Noodles

Juice of 1 Lemon

2-4 tbsp. Fresh Dill, chopped

2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

Melt the butter in the Dutch oven and add the onions, carrots, and celery.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally until the celery and carrots soften a little, about 3-4 minutes.

Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the stock and add the turkey or chicken, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes to let all the flavors come together.

Add the dry noodles, stir, cover, and let the noodles cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, but still al dente.

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon and add the dill.

Add the chopped parsley.

Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with more fresh dill.

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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend! Happy Shopping!

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Shop the Outfits

Beth’s Outfit: Faux Leather Shorts | Chunky Turtleneck | Tights | Black Knee High Boots | Silver Hoops | Caviar Bangle | Caviar Watchband

Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Barrel Leg Jeans | Brushed Cashmere Fitted Cardigan Sweater | Plaited Italian Leather Belt | Loraine Bit Loafer, limited Sizes, Try Black Watch Loafers or Similar Printed Fabric Loafers

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Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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  1. Sangita says:
    November 29, 2024 at 4:13 pm

    Congratulations to the entire family for Baby D!
    What a blessing!!

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  2. Michelle Hamric says:
    November 29, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    What exciting news, Beth! CONGRATULATIONS! I’m sure all of you are over the moon.
    You and Kelly look so festive for the holidays. You’re so blessed to have family to celebrate the holidays with.

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  3. Janet says:
    November 29, 2024 at 5:11 pm

    Oh Beth, what wonderful news!!! You will love being BeBe and the best part is that you will see Baby Girl often. My son made a pre-Thanksgiving dinner cocktail yesterday using the large ice cubes you feature in today’s blog—so festive! Kelly’s turkey noodle soup was the perfect answer to what to do with the leftover turkey and the stock I made from the carcass. But I’ve got to say, Beth, I’m not a fan of today’s outfit—it just doesn’t look like “you”— even though it fits the theme of Black
    Friday. Let the holiday season begin!

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  4. Deawnna says:
    November 29, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    You ladies look stunning in your outfits today. Kelly-love your hairstyle and lip color. You are positively glowing in the picture! Sincere congratulations to your entire family on the great baby news! It will be so good to have a darling little girl to dress and love. Best wishes to all as you count down the days to such a happy event!
    Oh… and definitely going to make that Cranberry Bourbon drink. Yummmm…I can almost taste it….

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  5. Julie says:
    November 30, 2024 at 3:19 am

    Hi Beth, congratulations on the baby news I can imagine how happy everyone is. Sounds like,e you had a lovely Thanksgiving too.
    I’m sorry but I have to agree with Janet on your outfit, it doesn’t look like you, I like it except for the shorts.
    Kind regard Julie x

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  6. Irene says:
    December 2, 2024 at 8:15 am

    News like this is so exciting for all. Congratulations and best wishes to the family as they await the happy arrival.

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  7. Carolina Girl says:
    December 2, 2024 at 10:39 am

    Congrats, BeBe!! A little girl, with your three sons 🙂

    Great soup recipe … and post, as always. Happy December!

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  8. Lindsey A says:
    December 2, 2024 at 2:36 pm

    Congratulations! As the mom of an 11 year old girl, I’m biased that girls are wonderful to have around, and definitely a lot of fun to shop for and with.

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  9. Claudia Flemingloss says:
    December 2, 2024 at 9:33 pm

    Sending the very best wishes to your family on this wonderful addition. I can only speak for myself, but grandchildren are the icing on the cake of life. Enjoy all of the wonderful times with your girlie. I’m certain she will be the best dressed kid on the playground.

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