Falling in Love With Your Hair Again, With Hair Biology! *

May 12, 2021

Falling in Love With Your Hair Again, With Hair Biology!

This post was sponsored by Hair Biology. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Aging hair? Yes, it’s a thing, and Hair Biology has your hair’s youth boosters.

Hair Biology is a hair care line that offers biotin-infused products for aging hair. Sold at Target. Our hair changes as we get older, and our hair products should be too. Hair Biology formulated products to work with our unique hair biology. Great hair doesn’t have to stop at 40 or 50! Fall in love with your hair again with Hair Biology. “BOLDER, NOT OLDER!”

I noticed a big change in my hair starting in my 40’s. My temples/sides were getting thinner, my hair was not as full, and I had hair loss at the start of menopause due to the changing hormones. By the time I was 45, I had noticed even more changes in my hair and skin. Not only was my skin drier, but my hair was as well! Bye to shine and body! Real changes happen to our hair and skin as we age. I’ve always had long straight blonde hair, and that is something I do not want to change. But it’s important to me to have long, healthy hair at any age.

Hair Biology-created hair products that are made with biotin and free of parabens! Their Full & Vibrant collection, which I am using, was specially formulated to be safe for color-treated & aging hair. Designed to bring back fullness and softness to fine, thin, or flat hair. The body has always been an issue, as my hair has always been silky and shiny flat. It is the best shampoo and conditioner for fine hair.

When I started using Hair Biology, and I noticed a change right away. Fuller & more body and after a month. I also started seeing the shine come back!

Shown in the photos above is their Thickening Treatment. I love that you can use this treatment on wet or dry hair to give your hair more body when you need it. Very easy to use, Spray 12-15 pumps at the roots to cover. Focus on your problem areas: the thinner-looking areas—massage in with your fingertips. Use daily to maintain thickness over time.

I love Hair Biology’s mission: To empower women to be and feel ‘Bolder, not Older’ and to educate consumers about these products specifically formulated for women aged 45+, who are noticing changes in their hair while helping them combat four key hair challenges (dryness, thinning, greying, and quality), so they may have great hair day every day.

Shown in the photos above is The Thicking Spray. I love that you can use it on wet or dry hair to give your hair more body when you need it. Very easy to use, Spray 12-15 pumps at the roots to cover. Focus on your problem areas: the thinner-looking areas—massage in with your fingertips. Use daily to maintain thickness over time.

See below for more information on the products mentioned in my blog!

–Thickening Treatment– Instantly thickens fine, thin, and flat hair. A great boost for my roots to give more lift and body when I blow out my hair. Smells great and not sticky. I noticed a huge difference in how full my hair looks.

–Full & Vibrant Volumizing Shampoo– Brings back fuller, thicker-looking hair. Shampoo uses weightless cleaning and hydration to bring back fullness to fine-thin hair.

Full & Vibrant Volumizing Conditioner– Uses lightweight nourishment to bring back fullness to fine, thin, or flat hair.

Shown above is the Volumizing conditioner; I wanted to show you how thick and luxurious it is.

Falling in love with your hair again is easy with Hair Biology, available exclusively at Target!

You may not have my type of hair or issue; Hair Biology has created several collections to help other types of aging hair. All available at Target.

I hope you are as excited as I was to try Hair Biology’s Haircare line. And get your aging hair back to beautiful locks again.

5 Mother’s Day Gift Guides She’ll Love

May 3, 2021

Gift guides

Gift guide for the blush lover.

5 Mother’s Day Gift Guides She’ll Love

Hello Pretty Ladies, Can you believe it’s the first of May and Mother’s Day is just a week away? I created 5 Gift guides that should cover most mamas out there. To help you find that perfect gift she’ll love. All items are in stock for fast shipping and even ship directly to your loved one.

5 Mother’s Day Gift Guides She’ll Love: For the Blush lover, The Beauty obsessed, The Homebody, The cook, and the Cocktail creator.

Gift Guide for the Blush Lover: If your Mama is like me and loves the color blush or Pink, the above gift guide should help you find just the right gift. From $12 to $180, there is something she should love.

The Keurig Single-cup coffee pot $69*
Cupcake pink bubble’ $12*
Tie-dye lounge set $20
20′ Hardcase carry on $79.99
Volcano Candle $21-178*
The Lollia petite Hand cream gift set $46*
Monogram linked chain Bracelet $28
Eyelet sleeve top $98
Barefoot dream blanket $180*

Items* I actually own and adore! Some of my all-time favorite items.

Shop the post below:

The Beauty Obsessed:

This guide is all the beauty items I use regularly and often talk about on Instagram stories and shares. I have a blog post written on most of these items, and truly you can’t go wrong with any of these picks. The beauty lover mama will love any of these picks.

The Homebody Mama:

All the comforts of Home. For the Mama that loves her space, she likes a mix of boho or farmhouse. Here are a few of my picks. I have several of these items as well. You know I don’t share things I don’t love and use, or maybe want myself!

The cook:

The beautiful and affordable pieces that any cook or entertainer would love. Make the cooking Mama so happy with any of the above items.

The Charcuterie Board loving Mom will love this fun book, also perfect for the cheese lover. A how-to guide shows you how to craft the most scrumptious cheese boards! This book is on my list!

The Cocktail Creating Mama:

I love a good cocktail, and I love a pretty bar or cart even more. Does the lady in your life as well? If so, she’ll love some of my must-have items for serving up a great cocktail in a pretty space.

I love this time of the year, All the pretty blooms, the Pastel colors, dresses, and open-toed shoes. I fell in love with this Romper and thought it would be perfect for Mother’s day brunch. ( It seems short, but it is a 7-inch inseam, and it is a romper, so shorts are underneath. (reminder I am 5’9 1/2 and have long legs)

Shop the look below:

Just a little tip when you go to write that Mother’s Day card: How do you express how much she means to you when she is quite simply everything? She’s strong, funny, and beautiful, and while you can write, “I love you,” she’ll certainly appreciate a more meaningful message. Remember to write from the heart and to give her your time. That is what she will love the most.

I hope you have a beautiful week, and if you’re a mama, a Happy Mother’s Day.

Ox, D’Arcy

Joining me this week and sharing some fun Mother’s day gift guides as well:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

11 Spring Fashion Trends You’ll Love

April 21, 2021

Boho Decor Shop this photo HERE

11 Spring Fashion Trends You’ll Love!

One of the things I love about the season change is the NEW trends that can give your wardrobe a little refresh. It doesn’t mean you have to go out and purchases a whole new wardrobe. It means you can add some fun new pieces to what you already own to give the pieces a new FRESH look. Isn’t that one of the things we love about Spring? FRESH

Although several trends are happening this Spring, I picked 11 Spring Fashion Trends you’ll love and be able to easily add into your wardrobe without spending a lot of money. Plus a couple of easy tweaks you can incorporate to be right on-trend.

11 Spring Fashion Trends:

Boho Home Decor
Babydoll Dresses
Shirt Dresses
Western-Inspired
Straight-Leg Jeans
Chunky Gold Links
Pearls
Studded
High waisted Jeans
Middle Part
Crocodile Accessories

#9. Is featured HERE. High-waisted denim with a wide leg and distressed detail. This Maggie Mae jean by Free People is one of my ALL time favorite jeans. I own it in every wash. (size up due to the high waist) Easy to wear and to style.

This is one piece I would suggest you grab to give your Spring wardrobe a refresh. If white isn’t your thing, You can grab them in Denim and black denim.

#8. Stud details= Featured on the bow sandals is a cute monochromatic stud detail I adore. These popular Valentino sandals are a splurge, which I linked below. I have had a couple of seasons and adore them. I felt they were worth the Splurge, knowing I would wear them for several seasons, and the stud detail is very subtle.

Shop dupes Below:

Shop this look below:

#3. & #4. Killing Two birds with one stone… The shirt dress looks great on every figure. It is easy to style, can also be worn as a duster. I love it hides my tummy (my trouble area). Shop my Hat HERE

This Shirtdress also incorporates trend #4 Western-inspired with western details in the pockets detailing and buttons. The western-inspired is very easy to achieve by adding a cowboy hat, a plaid button-up, or simple western details, as shown above.

Show the look below:

Here are a couple of subtle & easy Spring trends you can add to your Spring wardrobe…. Chunky Gold Chainlink details (shown on the bag) Pearls are ALL the rage this Spring (detail on the Sunglasses) Studded detail shown on the sandal. The Shirt Dress is making a big statement, and this one also incorporates the little western detail on the pockets. Let’s not forget about the middle part, Have been wearing a Middle part since I grew out my bangs several years ago. But this year, it’s been talked about a ton by the younger generation! they’re saying, ” You show your age with a side part and skinny jeans!” (this is a whole other subject, and I’ll go there another time!) Insert laughter!

Layered over the Shirtdress to show another way to style it is the Eyelet duster. Eyelet fabric is popping up everywhere this Spring, from Swimsuits, dresses, and denim detail.

Although this look has several Spring trends happening at once… It doesn’t scream TRENDY or overdone…. It’s ALL in how you bring the Small details together to pull the overall look off. Allowing you to be on-trend at any age.

I also love these little trendy Spring details; they won’t break the bank and can be added to your own piece. Shop this look HERE

#6. Chunky Gold Links

#7. Pearls

#8. Studded detail

#3 Shirtdress: I layered it with another trend Eyelet, shown here with an eyelet duster (I didn’t list this trend)

#10. Middle part

#5 The straight leg jean… Don’t worry; the Skinny jean isn’t gone! It’s just taking a back seat to the Straight leg jean. Here I am wearing the Straight-leg jean in a mid-rise and a frayed cropped hem. I prefer the mid-rise to the high rise, as it hit me better on my body as I don’t have a waist and my trouble area is my middle. In high-rise denim, you’ll need to go up a full size, and it really does shorten my already shorter torso. And let’s Talk REAL…I don’t love what a high rise does to my already flat butt:(!

All my height comes in my legs. I am 5’9 1/2 for reference and wear a size 6 to 8, depending on the jean. In this case, it’s the brand Level 99 denim, and these are a size 28 (let’s face it, my size also depends on my fluctuating weight of 10-15 pounds!) THANKS, Midlife, and menopause!

A couple of reasons it’s great to own a straight leg. They look great with the on-trend clog sandals. As skinny jeans could give you that elf effect 🙂 ( Insert Giggle), They really flatter the leg and add a longer leg appearance. And they look great with tops tucked in to show off your waist! Can I say, “Pull out your BELTS!”

Shop some of My FAVORITE mid-rise jeans below:

By some of my personal brand favorites. These are brand favorites because they fit so many body types, have great stretch, wear fab. These are some of my go-to jeans for styling clients and what I purchase. Brands like Kut from the Kloth, Not Your Daughters Jeans, Madewell, and Level 99. (some say HIGH rise but trust me, I tried on or own, and they are ALL mid-rise on me)

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you love my take on this year’s Spring trends. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Liketoknow it for daily inspiration and shopping finds. Have a beautiful day! OX, D’Arcy

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12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

April 8, 2021

12 Of My Favorite Things Right Now you need for Spring! When I say “favorite things,” I know some people think that word gets used too frequently, and “How could everything be your Favorite?” Well…I Like to think of it as Favorite’s right NOW because our favorites change, and better things come along. We also have tried and true favorite things (more as our staple favorites), so see, although the “FAVORITE Things” term can get overused, it still does have different meanings.

With that said, Welcome to 12 of MY Favorite Things right NOW, a series I will be doing monthly. Featuring ALL the things I am loving and using like crazy that I think you would like to know about. Think of it as your look into seasonal favorites, things that can make your life easier, pieces. You might wear the heck out of and that favorite product you might purchase over and over.

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

#1. Quilted Slide heels = This season’s must-have sandal goes with everything, and I seriously wear them multiple times a week.

#2. Maggie Jeans= My all-time favorite jean right now. I have these in white, black, and regular denim. Yes, I have 3 pairs, that’s how good they are. I love them, so easy to style, can be dressed up or down. I have several outfit inspirations on my Instagram. This is a mom pair of jeans with so much style; your daughter will want to barrow!

#3. ShadeM Lipstick =Seriously the best lip stains, 18 different colors to choose from. It’s none drying and stays on all day.

#4. Gigi Pip =The perfect straw hat. I purchased this last year, and I was so glad it was back for this season. Perfect shape and looks good with every sundress, shorts outfits, and swimsuits.

#5. Candle= I love candles year-round, and this one had the perfect Spring scent, Hibiscus Sangria, and the color is so pretty it will make a cute jar when the candle is burnt down. $14

#6. Tee shirt Maxi dress = This Tee shirt maxi dress with side ruffle detail is cute and comfy. I’ve been wearing it to death with my denim jacket and sandals. It is perfect for travel as it rolls up easily, easy to style, and is worn with so many shoe styles. I may have to purchase in another color. $44

#7. Tula Spray =You know I love Tula products, and I use many from their line, but this Spray is perfect to perk up after a long day. Great for setting your makeup, perfect for traveling (airplanes are so drying), and I love taking it poolside for a little cooldown. I have a bottle in my bag, in my beauty fridge, and my travel bag.

#8. Tula 24/7 = This Tula 24/7 moisturizer is a must for dry skin. I use this every morning on my face and neck, and it really helps keep my face moisturized all day long. I was so happy it came in the travel pack too. HERE

#9. Tarte = Tarte beauty products are newer to me, as people raved about a couple of products. I need to go check out their site, and when I found this Matte eye shadow compact, I was so excited. As you age, it’s important not to wear glitters as they can show wrinkles more. It’s tough to find a shadow pack that doesn’t have glitters in it. THIS one is completely MATTE. No glitter. LOVE LOVE. ( I did purchase several items from Tarte shared HERE for everything I purchased)

#10. Soma Bra= These are the only bra’s I will wear now. Comfortable, supportive & can be worn under teeshirts. If you haven’t tried a Soma Bra, you really need to.

#11. Swimsuit= This One-piece, one-shoulder Swimsuit is a show stopper, easy to wear, and definitely splurge-worthy. I love that you can also wear this as a bodysuit with jeans and trousers. So cute.

#12. Maxi Dress = This Maxi dress is flattering on your shoulders; it looks pretty with a tan. It’s just the right amount of flow without too much fabric. It’s gorgeous for Summer events, vacations and perfects to wear all season long.

Maggie Jean #2

Maggie Mae Jean, Mid-rise button fly jeans. Shop the look HERE

Gigi Pip Straw Hat with the Gucci Hatband. Shop the look HERE

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

ShadeM lip stains HERE

I hope you liked my roundup of Favorite Things and maybe picked up a couple for yourself to enjoy. I have a couple of friends sharing their favorite things you might like to check out their picks below. Have a beautiful day! Ox, D’Arcy

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type

April 5, 2021

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type. These are must-have affordable dresses you need this Spring and Summer. Easy styling, look chic without much effort, and really easy to wear. I love every style, there easy to pack for traveling and seriously can flatter every figure. 5 dress styles you need are The Maxi, The Tee shirt dress, 3 Tiered Spaghetti strap, baby doll, and the Shirtdress.

Hello Sunshine☀️ , Or at least that’s what this color of dress says✔️ , And the Rug behind me☀️☀️☀️☀️

1 of the must-have, 5 Dresses You Need For Spring, and Flatter Everybody Type. Is this Tiered spaghetti dress for this Spring and Summer☀️🌷 So affordable, comes in various colors, great for travel, and really easy to style! Here I grabbed it in a couple of colors; you should too, while it’s in stock✔️☀️🌼

I have chosen dresses at every price point, and truly Something for Everyone, even a couple perfect for Easter🐰🐣 Below Are my picks in the 3 tiered style.

A Maxi is always a fun choice & Spice, or rust is actually a popular color for Summer, shown here with the cardigan, paired with a chambray Maxi dress ( this one was purchased at Magnolia Farms (I linked very similar ones) HERE and accessorized with another On Spring trend the pearls. Here I played with the Pearl trend & featured the Kendra Scott Pearl and silver pieces. It shines pretty with the chambray. Finishing the look off with a bootie and sun hat!

In Utah, Spring can be chilly (even snowy). This gives you the layers you need and a closed-toe shoe.

Shop some of my Favorite Maxi Dresses this season, in all price points below:

This Spring baby doll style dress has the cutest swiss dot details up close, and again we see the Rust color for Spring; it’s even mixed in with the coral and orange scarf I tied to my bag🌻🌷 I purchased the large, and I should have gotten the Medium. There is a lot of fabric (I should have stayed with my true size.) I needed the length of the large. (remember, I am 5’9″ for height reference) It paired with Tortoise & gold jewelry and finished off with a bootie. (this bootie is sold out) I linked similar ones HERE

This is a cute look for Easter and can take you all the way thru Spring and into Fall. With a few styling adjustments. Add a denim jacket, taller boots ( I love cowboy boots with baby doll dresses). Even a long cardigan sweater is cute for the Fall season.

Shop my picks this season for the Baby doll dress below:

The Leopard tee shirt dress, shop the look HERE.

A tee shirt dress is a perfect Spring Dress. It’s a great and easy-to-wear dress style for Spring. Easy to wear, easy to travel with, and even more versatile to style. (I’ve linked several like ones, As mine is sold out) Wear with this season’s HOTTEST kitten heel sandal HERE or with converse. This dress will take you from day to night, all in how you style it!

I’ve paired it with a Denim jacket that hits right where it needs to take you in at the waist. (this one HERE is my personal favorite, and I own in several washes.) Lightweight, soft, and fits perfect, not bulky or boxy. Finish off the look with your favorite Gold jewelry. I wear these pieces several times a week. Lv locket, gold hoops, gold Buddha bracelets, and my favorite gold rings for laying. ( I’ve linked several like items) below & Don’t forget a straw bag.

Shop my MOST worn jewelry below:

Shop my Tee shirt dress picks below:

Spring shirt dress🌻🌷

Plaid shirt dress with pearl buttons has a touch of western appeal; I took the touch of Pearl on the buttons to the next level by dressing it up with Pearls, Cluster Pearl and tortoiseshell necklace, layered Pearl bracelets one a Chanel and some tortoiseshell bangles, tortoise hoop earrings, wedge sandals, and headscarf, to finish it off!

Tip: this button-up dress can also be worn as a cute duster with jeans or shorts✔️ I love things that get double use. Shop this look HERE. Here are a few more of my favorite shirt dresses.

More Spring and Summer dresses that flatter every body style and have me adding to my cart, below

Want more Spring dress Inspiration? Please go check out these fab blog posts by my sweet friends.

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Michelle= Poised Petite

25 Beauty products I tried and test out, The Empties

March 12, 2021

25 Beauty products I tried and tested out. I like to call the empties, products I tried out until emptied and tested to provide you with that honest review. I did a full video over on Instagram today and talked about each product, and gave my honest thoughts (maybe too real) on all 25 products. Head over to Instagram to view. I think you’ll like it and find it informative.

Here on the blog, I am giving you the product, some of the ingredients, and the product links if they were available for easy shopping, with a Quick buy or pass.

Dior’s highlighter pallet comes in two four-way color pallets. HERE I loved the way it blended perfectly and gave the cheekbones a beautiful glow. More beauty products I tried and test out below.

Tip: For Caring for long blonde hair, use a good purple shampoo at least once a week. I loved both the LOreal and Kerastase products below. The only difference is the price. Beauty products I tried and test out

Shop this photo HERE

Hair Care products

Aveda= damage remedy, the leave-in treatment you do not rinse out. I like how it worked and didn’t make my hair feel heavy or gummy. BUY

Kerastase= blond Absolu, Shampooing anti-brass purple shampoo for lightened, cool blonde, or grey hair BUY

L’Oréal= Ever Pure, brass toning purple shampoo For blondes to highlighted brunettes, neutralizes brassy yellow/orange tones BUY.

Monat= renew Shampoo, Moisturize, shine and strengthen. It deeply nourishes and brings back strength to dry damaged hair. PASS

Monat=intense repair treatment helps stimulate the natural regeneration of hair follicles. Didn’t do as stated PASS

Monet= control hairspray, Infused with Infuse Alec/con infusion de rejuvenize Helps create volume.

All Monat products are non Toxic, cruelty-free,,100% vegan. I was not too fond of the smell and didn’t feel it gave my hair volume. PASS

Kerotin= Shape Shifter Hairspray with Provitamin B5, Fast Drying & flexible hold no parabens, unprotected, Humidity Resistant. Did what It stated It would do. BUY

Body Creams and Oil Shop the above photo Here

The Seaweed= Firming Detox Cream, with Green Coffee Bean Extract. With Nutrient-rich seaweed for the Appearance of softer, firmer-looking skin. Antioxidant-Rich Green tea extract, ultra Hydrating Hyaluronic acid. Scent Refresh, orange, eucalyptus & cedar. Does what it says BUY

Lush= Body butter Bar, leaving a light shimmer. I loved the glow. It gave BUY.

Marianella by Jaboneria= A rosewood and cubeb Body oil with mongongo & pomegranate oil.

It was very moisturizing, used after showering. I used it in the shower after drying off. LOVE. BUY

Coola Sunless tan= dry oil mist 70% + Organic. Use daily for a year-round rich dry oil natural golden tan.

Eco cert. Cosmos organic Great product, beautiful coloring, and smells good. I honestly love everything Coola makes. BUY

Juana= candlenut body Cream. This rich, luxurious body cream provides the nourishing benefits of candlenut oil, allowing it to penetrate the skin and add moisture. Paraben-free. I loved how rich and creamy it was. BUY

Shop the photo above HERE

Body washes

Summer’s Eve Active cleansing Wash= smells minty and fresh and makes you feel that way too. This cleansing wash is an all-over Body wash. BUY

L’Occitane Shower oil= Smells soft, pretty, and clean smell BUY If you like a foamy shower gel, this isn’t for you.

L’Occitane shower cream= Smell soft & pretty, milky, and clean smell. I loved how soft my skin was after. BUY

Skincare products and a couple of make-up helpers. Shop the photo HERE

Skincare and Makeup

Pause= Collagen Boosting Moisturizer, deeply hydrates, adds volumes, and tightens facial contours. Didn’t notice a difference. PASS

City Beauty= Uplift Firming Serum, Didn’t notice any difference. PASS

City Beauty= Multi-Action Sculpting cream, to apply As the last step of your daily and nightly skincare routine to add more moisture. IF you need moisture BUY

City Beauty= under-eye Recovery, eye treatment can your morning and night. A bedtime application in your skincare regimen. This allows active ingredients to work alongside the skin’s natural nighttime regenerating processes. Buy

Tula= 24-7 Moisture hydrating day and night cream. This product offers deep hydration to revive the appearance of dull skin. Probiotic & superfoods reveal an even-toned glowing, youthful-looking complexion. I adore this product and it does what it says it does. I can’t be without this product! Must have. Buy

Tula= so polished exfoliating sugar scrub. Get smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin with this gentle yet effective probiotic, sugar, and fruit enzyme scrub. Sugar particles exfoliate to get rid of oil, build up and debris. Papaya and pineapple enzymes help to unclog pores. I use it every other day and adore this product. Right now I am using this in the limited edition Pumpkin scrub. It’s a must-have product. Buy

Eos lip balm = fresh mint this lip balm really does help dry chapped lips of winter.

I love the scent and it’s truly moisturizing. I use it at bedtime. BUY

Make-up

Mac = Prep + Prime, Coconut skin refresher, and finishing mist. I love this as a setting spray after I finish my makeup look. The scent is heavenly and reminds me of Summer. I love this product and always have one on hand. BUY

City Beauty= City lips Matte plumping lip creme stain. Color pink taupe. This product truly stains your lips yet not drying and stays on with a mask. BUY

L’Oréal = waterproof Telescopic mascara in black . Although I don’t need a water prod mascara, I did love this one. I wear lash extensions but need mascara for bottom lashes and I love this brush for bottom lashes. Great color and last all day. No flaking and comes off easily when I get wash my face. BUY

Shop some of my Favorite Beauty Gadgets Below:

Shop some of my Favorite products I talk a lot about on Instagram and in stories:

Quiet a list of Empties, right? I know, I really like to try out all of the products before giving the review, to provide the product with a full chance. Sometimes, Some product gets used faster and others last a long time, which can end up with a very large Empties review. And I also like to use alike products, some of the times to be able to have a comparison to share with you. This is why there are multiple shower gels or hair care products. etc.

I get so many products sent to me and items I do purchase as well that it’s so fun to share, which I often share in unboxings in my Instagram stories. Because I always state I will test out and give you a review, I know you like them and patiently wait. Sometimes it takes me a while to get to that product and to use it all. But I genuinely try and test out, it might just take me a little longer to bring you the results. I love being a product tester and I hope you love hearing about and shopping them here on my blog. Please feel free to leave a product you want to be tested here in the comments and I’ll do my best to help a pretty lady out. Have a beautiful weekend. OX, D’Arcy

Now that I’ve shared my extensive Beauty review with you, I know you’ll LOVE my Girlfriend’s Beauty finds, Secrets, and tools they’re loving over on their pages. Please visit:

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Michelle= Poised Petite

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10 Valentine’s Day Outfit Inspiration You Can Copy!

February 5, 2021

10 Valentine’s Day Outfit Inspiration You Can Copy! Outfit inspiration is what you’re looking for? I’ve got you covered!

I wanted to put together outfits from my Valentine’s clothing rack that I shared the other day on Instagram. You could view it HERE if you missed it. It’s a great way to help you create outfits fast and use pieces in your closet you forget about. I’ll talk more about creating a seasonal clothing rack at another time as I know from all the feedback, this is a topic you want more of. (remember I did one for Fall and Christmas)

Creating Valentin’s outfits can be as easy as grabbing your red and pink items and adding fun accessories. I’ve shown below outfit creations from old pieces I’ve collected over the years and added new pieces. These outfits were created to be easy for you to copy by shopping items in your own closet. However, I did link the outfits if you wanted to add in a few new pieces. Some items may be sold out or no longer available. If that was the case, I linked similar items.

Under each outfit, I broke it down to a “menu,” if you will, to help you grab the like items and style the look from my inspiration. I hope this inspires you to go into your closet and create a fun look or two for the month of love.

Clothing Menu:

Jumpsuit cropped blazer, beret, heart necklace, and sexy heels. (jumpsuit is Eliza J and from last year)

Clothing Menu: Leather or Snakeskin jacket, festive sweater, jegging or leggings, booties, and heart glasses.

Shop this look HERE

Clothing Menu: A jacket, Lightweight sweater, jeggings or skinny jeans, sexy heels, hoops, and festive necklace

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Clothing Menu: Sweater, cropped jeans, lace-up heels, sunnies, and bangle bracelets

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Clothing Menu: Hat, Leather jacket, sweater, pencil skirt, heels, and bangle bracelets

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Clothing Menu: Teddy coat, graphic tee, solid tee, pencil skirt, Sunnies, bangles, and kicks.

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Clothing Menu: Joggers, Sweater, festive heels, and Festive jewelry.

Clothing Menu: Distressed cropped jeans, open toe heels, graphic tee, blazer, and statement earrings.

Flatlay inspo: I created a shop my post below: To help you create looks from these above flat lays.

Hoping to help you get the most out of your closet, use the above closet menus and start creating your festive outfits. Did you notice some of the pieces on repeat? Good, I wanted to show you ways to wear the same item of clothing. It’s important to get multiple uses out of your purchases.

Make sure to hop over to Instagram and tune into my stories for all things Valentines and tomorrow for our Home tour collab video. Coming up on the blog next is Valentine’s home decor and tablescape. See below for more exciting happenings TODAY!

Happy Month of love. OX, D’Arcy

So excited to share with you my girlfriends and their blogs. Their sharing Valentine’s themed ideas and finds. Head on over to their blogs and see what they’re sharing.

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

9 Things You Need For Your Fitness Goals In 2021

January 20, 2021

9 Things You Need For Your Fitness Goals In 2021

Let’s talk fitness, Not something I talk a lot about. Fitness isn’t something I really talk about because, well… I don’t really love it! I have found as I have gotten older, it’s even more important to stay active. I’m not a gym girl at all. However, I do love pilates, yoga, and weight classes. It’s not something I do regularly, but I am really trying hard to do. Adding these in more regularly has been something I am working on. I’ve always been very flexible; this has started to change. Losing my flexibility was something I didn’t want to lose, and I have prioritized staying flexible.

I have found I really like a good walk with my hubby, friends or family. A good hike with the girls is always fun and an adventure, and being outside in the fresh air and getting the much-needed vitamin C is how I prefer to get in my exercise. With that being said, I do know how important it is to keep your flexibility and muscle mass up. This year, I am making a better attempt to add in some strength training, a kettlebell, and more yoga and pilates. Adding in meditation, which is completely new to me but has been much needed for my mind and spirit.

Here are a few pieces I love, perfect for workouts, hikes, and even lounging.

Above I thought I would share some of the things I am loving and using right now.

9 Things You Need For Your Fitness Goals In 2021

Lulu lemon sports bra= I love the soft fabric and support.
Lulu Lemon Legging= I love it comes in 3 lengths (I need the longest). These are not see-through like some of the Lululemons I’ve had before. The fabric is butter soft and holds you in.
Yoga mat= I love everything about this mat, the feel, the comfort, and the design.
Northface jacket= I love a puffer jacket, and it is much needed in Utah. Winter and even Spring walks can be very chilly. Warm, comfortable, and stylish.
Water bottle= I really love the timelines marked to keep me on track. Drinking a lot of water daily has always been important to me, and this really helps.
Kettelbell= 10 pounds, not a ton of weight, but it gives you a good workout.
Meditation cushion= perfect for that quiet time. I love the look and comfort.
Collagen powder= So important for your joints and gives benefits to your hair, nails, and skin as well.
Walking shoes= so affordable and comfortable. I love the color.

Collagen is something everyone needs but even more important as we age. I add it to my coffee or tea in the morning. I have seen a huge difference in my hair and nails but, most importantly, my knees.

Yoga is great for flexibility, core strength, and your mind. If your weather is nice, try it outside, I promise you’ll love the sense of peace. Not to mention the importance of Vitamin C. Grab a girlfriend if you need a little nudge. (I use a Yoga class on Youtube) You only need 15-30 mins a day to see results. Here’s one I like HERE. For a successful Meditation, you really only need 10-15 min a day. Meditation HERE

I am so happy to share my blogging Friends with you today. Please hop over to their blogs to see ways they get in fitness!

Cindy=Lululoves7_

Michelle=Poised Petite

Lisa= Coast to Coast 2

I hope you have a great rest of your week. OX, D’Arcy

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Cozy Must Haves For Winter

January 7, 2021

Happy New Year, and welcome to my First Blog post of 2021. Can you believe 2020 is finally over? Hoping 2021 brings us more of what we all need, as I know everyone’s needs will be different, and your goals will look different but know I wish you Love, Health, and blessings for 2021.

Cozy Must-Haves For Winter! Items you need to feel cozy soft, and warm this Winter. These are some of my most loved pieces for Home & fashion.

❄️Winter in Utah, you need various beanies, fur jackets, scarfs, and boots, along with comfy sweaters and leggings for layering.❤️❄️❤️❄️ I’ve been sharing all things cozy and warm this week over on Instagram, and I thought it would be fun to do a blog post sharing all the details in one place. Including ALL my favorite tried and true Winter cozy pieces. Adding to the fun, I teaming up with a couple of blogger friends to share their cozy picks as well. I’ll link their blogs at the end of my post.

Here are a few of my go-to pieces ✔️ Not only functional & cozy but stylish too. Shop this look HERE

Cozy Must-Haves for Winter… Must include boots, and these cute Joan of Arch boots are a must. I have had them for at least 3 seasons and have worn them to death—my favorite Snow boot by far. I love the built-in wedge, the support is amazing, and the comfort is so cozy and warm you’ll live in them all Winter long as I do. Comes in a variety of colors and with or without the sherpa detail. Let’s not forget the traction walking in the snow is amazing. Shop this look HERE

Shop more amazing Winter boots below:

How I feel about my NEW Cozy Teddy coat🎉❄️

I talked about this fab teddy coat in my Instagram stories the other day… and let me tell you… you guys were just as excited as I was❤️ My dm was full of sweet comments and questions:) about this cozy winter must-have. I’ll try to answer some of the questions below.

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I would size down (I am in a small) normally would do Med…. they do have XSM-LG, it’s fully in stock, and I’ve linked it HERE, I am telling you, you won’t be sad about this purchase at all, and it’s a coat you’ll love for years:) Perfect for that ski trip you have coming up or that mountain cabin escape ✔️ , The stitch detail is beautiful. I love you could wear this cute casual or dress it up.

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Cozy must-haves for Winter Gift guide. Yes, I know it’s January 2021, but this Gift Guide I created the last week of December was too good not to share. Some of my all-time favorite cozy must-have for Winter is right here all in one place. Seriously all pieces I own, use, and give as gifts. You’ll love them for yourself or to give as gifts as well. Shop the photo HERE

Shop more cozy items below:

The sweater you’ll live in all season long (I know I have been ) Perfect lightweight knit, so soft, and the tunic style with scoop side is perfect to wear with leggings. It comes in 4 colors & yes, I own a couple of colors, and you’ll also want. Seriously that good! And of course, my favorite cozy must-have leggings are Spanx leggings. I own several pairs, and I suggest sizing up one size. These leggings are truly miracle workers hold you in, give you support, all while fitting and feeling amazing.

Shop my look HERE

NOW, GO check out my blogging friends:

Michelle: Poised Petite

Lisa: Coast to Coast 2

Cindy: Lulu Loves 7_

Hoping you Have a Happy New Year and a Cozy couple of Winter months. OX D’Arcy

Holiday Outfit Ideas for 2020

December 9, 2020

Holiday Outfit Idea’s for 2020, well, really for any Holiday year! So whether you’re playing it casual, Holiday shopping, staying in Pj’s or getting festive for a small Holiday party. I created Holiday outfit inspirations. Therefore, you should be able to shop your closet or add some new pieces to your Holiday wardrobe collection.

Holiday wardrobe

I say Holiday wardrobe collection, well, because it’s good to have a collection of fun Holiday pieces that you can add to every year and mix and match with current pieces to create new looks. And it should be looked at like building a wardrobe because building a Holiday wardrobe gives you a great collection to create outfits with ease. I have had some of the pieces for years, and I love pulling them all out year after year and seeing how I can wear it this year. Because looking festive for the whole season is not only fun but creates more cheer!

I hope this post really inspires you to dig in your closet and see if you have “like items” to help you create a fun Holiday outfit. As I said, a lot of my pieces are older and not shoppable, but I will create a shop this post for the items you can still purchase if you want to add a couple of pieces into your Holiday outfit collection.

I was wearing a green dress from Eliza J’s Holiday collection last year in the photos above. (photo this year) Shop this season’s dresses BELOW. You really could use any Green or red dress, layer with an oversize cardigan or boyfriend cardigan (black and white buffalo check is a shirt/jacket), tall boots, and a beanie to create this look. Perfect for Holiday lunch with the girlfriends, Helping out for Holiday school parties, or switch the boots for heels and add festive jewelry for a festive party look.

Holiday Sparkle

Here are a couple of dressed-up sparkly outfits, just if you are attending something a little more festive. I know this year’s Holiday party situation might look a little different. Therefore, it doesn’t mean you can’t get dolled up. I am one that is always a game for being overdressed! (hehe) I also am game for hosting a small Holiday party; let’s face it, we all need cheer! Both of these looks are still available:) Shop the post below:

Holiday Pj’s and Loungewear

This sure has been the year of loungewear and pj’s! Christmas pj’s have always been a family tradition since I was a child, and I continued the tradition with my family. We don’t necessarily have matching pj’s, just festive. Above I showed a couple of ways you could take your pj’s and loungewear to the next Holiday level. By adding fun winter and holiday accessories, it’s not just pj’s. It’s a PJ outfit! By outfit, I do not mean appropriate to wear shopping! (hehe)

The plaid pj’s are still available to shop, and I found some “like” items if you don’t already have something similar. Shop below:

Casual Holiday

More of you have stated you take the casual approach to Holiday outfit looks. Above I created several Holiday flat lays to inspire you. As I stated above, I like to dress all month festively, from running errands to attending a girl’s lunch, helping out at school, or shopping. You’ll catch me in one of these looks.

Really easy to create and even easier to wear. Most of these looks are created with a base of jeans and a sweatshirt, then layered with seasonal accessories to give them the festive vibe. Note the jewelry, shoes and winter beanies, gloves, and scarves. As a result, give that Holiday winter vibe.

See why collecting is a must? A couple of tips for a good collection. For instance, look for sale items (even after the holiday, when everything is on sale!) Perfect time to grab items to stash away in your Holiday box. Yes! I said Box. Like our Holiday decor, create a Holiday clothing and accessory box! You only use those pieces for the Holiday’s so why take up valuable space in your closet year-round. Plus, it helps keep all your items together to create fun looks fast. Another great Tip is to Grab a great festive ribbon and use it as a belt. The ribbon is cheaper than purchasing a bow belt, and you can create a couple of them! For instance, the Large red ribbon belt I created above, so festive and really completed the outfit and just for a couple of bucks.

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I hope you enjoyed some of my Holiday outfits for 2020 and left you inspired to create some festive looks this season. Now go check out my girlfriend’s blogs below for even more inspiration. Have a wonderful week, and make sure to add some cheer into your week. OX, D’Arcy

Cammi = Cammishappyplace

Cindy= Lululoves7_

Lisa= Coasttocoast2

Michelle= Poisedpetite

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