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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


12 Beauty Items I Used Up This Summer!

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12 beauty Items I couldn't get enough of

Products I fell in love with and couldn’t get enough of this Summer!

1) Briogeo, Rosarco Milk Conditioning Spray, 2) Burt’s Bee’s, Herbal Insect Repellent, 3) Bloom, Hydrating Almond Scrub.

4) Nelsonj, Hair Mask, 5) Johnson’s Baby Oil.

6) Sklar Isle Candle, 7) L’oreal Revitalift For Eyes, 8) Hydrocortisone Cream.

Rosebud salve

9} Smith’s Rosebud Salve! I can’t live without this product! It’s not only for lips, you can use for cuticles, skin, blemishes and even diaper rash (I am way past that stage)!

Shades of Summer

10) Chanel Lipstick, Boy #54 11) YSL lipstick, Rouge Volupte 12) Mac, Mehr A46

Hello Beautiful’s,

Knowing you lovely ladies love tips and want to know about great products that I truly use, I thought I would share the products I couldn’t get enough of this Summer! I used so much, that truly these products shown are all empty, used up and I need replacements! First off I want you to know this post isn’t sponsored in any way! These are products that I can say I love and will continue to use! Who doesn’t want to know about helpful products that really work to fix a problem? So lets get to the problem fixers!

1)Briogeo Rosarco Milk Conditioning Spray

This leave in conditioning spray is lightweight that contains a nourishing blend of rosehips, argan, coconut oils, and Vitamin E to combat dryness, restore shine, heat protect, strengthen hair from root to tip. Use on damp hair, I loved that it helped with my tangles.

2) Burt’s Bee’s Herbal Insect Repellent

Living in the mountains, the bugs come out in full force on Summer nights! We love to sleep with our windows & doors open and entertain outdoors, so this product is a must! I love that it’s all natural and doesn’t have a horrible scent!

3) Bloom Hydrating Almond Scrub

The dead sea minerals in bloom products energizes, hydrate and nourish your skin inside and out. A rare blend of dead sea mineral salt and ground almond shells, this product gently exfoliates the dead layers and removes impurities for smooth radiant skin. So important for the Summers usual dry & tan skin! I love the glow of my skin after using!

4) Nelsonj Hair Mask

Oh.. The smell of this product is amazing, they need to make it into a candle!  So dang good! This hair mask is so important for Summer hair, it helps with tangles, controls frizz, prevents hair color from fading, seals split ends, and protects from chlorine & salt water. It also helps restore silkiness & shine, while enhances natural body. So you can see why this is a must have product for Summer!

5) Johnson’s Baby Oil

Not just for Babies! I’ve been using baby oil since I was a teenager. I love this product and its smell. I use it in shower after I have towel dried off. This helps keep the moisture in and keeps your skin baby soft! It states it locks in 10 times the moisture, I think it might be true!

6) Sklar Isle Candle

Ok, so not really a beauty product! It’s a home product but it feels like a beauty product to me! Candles are always sold in the beauty department, so this made my list! As you can see from the picture it’s almost gone. I have one in my bedroom and my bathroom, the smell is so light and almost powdery smelling! I adore it for Summer, don’t get me wrong it’s perfect for year round, I just switch to Fall scents come September! I was so excited they came out with a perfume, I grabbed the roll on!

7) L’oreal Revitalift For Eyes

They say you should start with an eye cream in your 20’s… Well I was late to that game, but I’ve been pretty dang good about it in my 40’s (giggle)! I love this easy to apply applicator and that you can use anytime of day. You only need a small amount and it absorbs fast, perfect to use right before your morning make up routine! I noticed it plumps up those tiny fines lines perfectly!

8) Hydrocortisone cream

This year I had a issue with a heat rash, sometimes on my chest or my back! I have never had an issue with this before and I am hoping I won’t keep having this issue as I age and when I go in the sun. I love the sun and Summer, I am very good about sun screen and always have been since I was a early teenager. I try really hard to keep my face out of the sun, but boy do I love to be tan! Anyway, I had this issue with this rash a couple times this Summer and the Hydrocortisone helped clear it up! Took those bumps out right away!

9) Smith’s Rosebud Salve

I can’t live without this product! It’s not only for lips, you can use for cuticles, Skin, blemishes and even diaper rash (I am way past that stage)! Utah is so dry and this product is a skin saver! This makes a great gift too!  A must have in every beauty drawer and nightstand!

10) Chanel Lipstick, Boy #54 11) YSL Lipstick, Rouge Volupte & 12) Mac, Mehr A46

These are my 3 favorite lip colors year round and look great with every skin tone. I love that it looks great with sun kissed skin as well as my winter pale skin. I do like a brown pinkish lip and these fit that bill! If you haven’t ever treated yourself to a Chanel or YSL lipstick, you really should! I can’t tell you how smooth and buttery they are! YSL is probably the silkiest lipstick I have ever put on my lips! This particular Mac lipstick stays on forever, like a lip stain. It doesn’t state it but I have several Mac lipsticks and this is the only color that does it, but it stays on almost all day! I replace these 3 colors all the time, but this summer I went through all three tubes at the same time, I used a lot of lip this hot summer! Yes, I have more on order as I type this!

I hope you enjoyed reading what I used up this Summer and had some suggestions you might not have heard about!  I really am happy to share my beauty treatments with you and happy to answer any questions you might have, just drop a comment below or send me an email! OX, D’Arcy

 

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Winter outfit inspiration✔️
Color combo Wine & Camel

3 things you can never go wrong with adding to your wardrobe at any age, and the pieces work for any style, depending on how you style them…

-Long Coat
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❄️🏂🎿🏅The Winter Olympic’s Are coming❄️🇺🇸⛷️ @jcre ❄️🏂🎿🏅The Winter Olympic’s
Are coming❄️🇺🇸⛷️ 

@jcrew hosted a fun POP-Uo shop at @goldenerhirschauberge 

To preview and shop their Winter Olympic alpine ski & Snowboard collection

A festive shopping experience with a live DJ, fire pit seating and serving fondue, with @deervalleyresort serving as the perfect backdrop. 

This collection isn’t available in stores but you can comment “SHOP” and I’ll send you a link to the collection and what I purchased for myself and for my hubbies birthday✔️

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#jcrewstyle #winterolympics #midlifestyle #parkcity #utahblogger
Forever your girl…. Sharing Style over 50✔️ Ward Forever your girl…. Sharing 
Style over 50✔️

Wardrobe basics you’ll wear on repeat with a little nautical vibe.

Perfect for Spring Break, yet perfect to mix and match to wear year round.

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#over50fashion  #midlifestyle #jjillstyle #springstyles
Post Cancer surgery update …. Cancer - Melanoma Post Cancer surgery  update ….

Cancer - Melanoma part 2 

Questions answered on Melanoma/difference from Skin Cancer/ surgery/care/questions from my DMs etc.

Part 1 LIVE is in feed 2nd over from this post (in Denim top with a bow)

Thank you for all your prayers, DMs and love! 
I really appreciate and love this community ❤️❤️❤️

#skincancerawareness #melanoma #midlifewellness #healthjourney
Want to change the world? Start with yourself…. Want to change the world? Start with yourself…. 

I love the lyrics of this song❤️🙏🏻❤️ and it’s really hit home with me ❤️🙏🏻

Many of you know I had MOHS surgery yesterday, and I’ve been sharing my Melanoma Cancer Journey with all of you in hopes to bring more awareness around how important it is to get your skin checked✔️

With the overwhelming amount if Dm questions, well wishes, prayers  and responses to me going live and requests to share the full processes & response to my poll today in stories❤️

I’ll be going LIVE at 4:00 pm Mnt time Today…. ⚠️ 

To answer some of the questions, give you an update on surgery and tell you how I am feeling❤️🙏🏻

Thank you to all of you, who have prayed for me, prayed for my surgical team and my healing, sent sweet messages and have had me in your thoughts!

I truly appreciate your support and this community❤️ 

Now… let’s talk about something fun…. How cute are these New pieces by Spanx…

I’ll be sharing a few ways to style this blazer and tousers this week✔️✔️✔️

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#cancerawarness #melanoma #cancerjourney #midlifewellness #spanxstyle
—Live— Part 1 of my Melanoma Journey… —Live—

Part 1 of my Melanoma Journey…
Not how I thought I’d be WALKing into 2026… Melan Not how I thought I’d be WALKing into 2026…

Melanoma center stage on my face….

I will definitely be stepping into MY POWER.. (as this song suggests) and testing my strength ✔️🙏🏻

As I share this Journey with you, in hopes to spread awareness on this deadly & aggressive form of Cancer.
Melanoma is different from skin Cancer, I’ll be sharing more about that as well. 

I’ll be sharing:
-What to look for
-The procedures and steps
-The treatments & time frames
-My journey in the process

🙏🏻I have my full trust in God and know, I am in his hands🙏🏻💙 I’ve already seen blessings 

⚠️LIVE  Monday on a LIVE at 6:00 pm Mnt 
Sharing⬇️
- How by Chance and a God blessing, I caught it…
- What stage I am & the differences 
- What procedures I’ve had done already 
-How I am preparing for surgery on Tuesday 27th
-How I am doing emotionally 

🙏🏻 If you’re a prayer warrior, I would love for you to keep me in your prayers. 

💙 If you haven’t had a skin check 📈 Make an appointment 

❤️🌸Thank you for being here, your support means the world to me and please know, I will be continuing to share my regular content, as sharing, styling & creating brings me joy.

I just might be a little scary looking at times😉😂 Because you know I like being real with you…❤️🌸🙏🏻

If this is something you’ve gone through or know someone that has:) please share below and join in the conversation on Monday!

#melanoma #melanomaawareness #skincancerawareness #midlifewellness
5 Days of Family Fun … Wrapped up in 20 Photos✔️ 5 Days of Family Fun …
Wrapped up in 20 Photos✔️

I can’t tell you how fun the last 5 days have been full of family, adventures, building memories and reminiscing of past. 

Although we do try to get together often, this was one of those rare times, we actually had more time, more intention and something Nana, really needed more then ever❤️ 

No rushing, no drama just togetherness and enjoying each other …

Along with some fun Utah activities and places. It truly was a great time together ❤️

I’ve been sharing a lot in stories 🎥

Planing a trip to Utah?
Here’s a few places and things we did, that everyone enjoyed.

@thegrandamerica (the cocktail lounge is where we surprised nana) beautiful hotel, great cocktails & live piano & harp music- gorgeous lights and the Laurel restaurant is so good.

@proskijor  Horse & Ski Event in Heber (2 day event) 2 dates and locations on calendar for Utah 

Midway -a cute little Swiss town next to Heber, with great restaurants and little shops. @ballerinafarmstore  is located here and a must stop.

Park City & Deer Valley- Great Ski town full of everything you’d expect and more. @jcrew had a Olympic Clothing collab pop-up (I had to check out) 

With a large group & perfect for Car  enthusiasts Billy Blanko Mexican restaurant can accommodate you and it’s a very fun vibe part of @billwhiterestaurants 

@themercantile_on25th  is a great brunch & The girls loved the iced lattes 

@snowbasinresort is our local ski resort (my families fav) Stunning lodges with good food to hang out in , if your not a skier and amazing terrain if you are🎿🚠

I’ll be sharing more details and a few more fun things later this week……Wait tell you see what the highlight of everyone’s Trip was….I bet you can’t guess💙💙

It’s something EVERYONE loves and can’t get enough of 💙

#familyfirst❤️ #familyvacay #utahtrip #wintervacation
Never underestimate the power of joy & the healing Never underestimate the power of joy & the healing family can bring❤️🙏🏻

When 6 Grandchildren & their spouses along with parents traced from 3 states to surprise their Nana….

Not only did they get the reaction they hoped for…. They gave her what she needed❤️❤️

It’s been one year since we lost Papa and this surprise lifter her sprints more than they could have hoped for. 

5 days of family bonding, sightseeing in Utah with love and a lot of laughter! 

I highly recommend a family surprise visit to help lift a family members spirit.

There wasn’t a dry eye 🥹in the lounge at the @thegrandamerica 
One of the waiters came up and said “I knew something special was going to happen… Was the sweetest thing to watch🥹❤️”
He even thank all of us❤️❤️❤️

(I think he wanted to hug Nana too😉😂)

The joy of family, family heals, lifting your spirits

#familyfirst❤️ #nanatime #grandkids #grandkid
As A over 50 Year old —Winter Outfits— I’ve worn As A over 50 Year old

—Winter Outfits—
I’ve worn Recently

15 Outfit Inspo
-Casual & Cozy
-Apres Ski
-Work Wear
-Elevated Casual
-Datenight
-Coffee Date 

Which outfits your Favorite ?

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#winteroutfitideas #winterstyles #midlifeinfluencers
❄️January❄️ Winter Wear SALE perfect for over 50 ❄️January❄️
Winter Wear  SALE perfect 
for over 50 Style…

Come with me and see what I found you’ll love this Winter…and years to come ✔️

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A flash back to 2016 …. The changes and the simil A flash back to 2016 ….

The changes and the similarities from 10 Years ago!

Sharing 20 photos… looking back at Instagram trends, fashion, what photos caught people’s attention, what I shared back then and some pinch me moments! 

Still having pinch me moments as a midlifer, in a career that didn’t even exist until 2010 and really didn’t start picking up steam until 2015/16

Isn’t that crazy… and think of all the new careers still to come….

#instagram2016 #tenyearsago #midlifeblogger #instagramjourney
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Things I am bring into 2026 - -Love & Laughter - Things I am bring into 2026

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-Love & Laughter - old friends that mean so much
-Flower arrangements Everywhere
-Making Everyday moment special
-Cooking Farm to Table Food
-Creating beautiful tables
- More Travel & toes in sand
-Gardening 
-Deck Dates
-Enjoying the little moments 
-Family Time weekly
-Over Dressing
-Self Care dates
-Home- sharing more home projects
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We learned so much about skincare, how and when to use and the ingredients that makes @sanitas_skincare so good.

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The attendees also received a product gift bag & a blow out gift certificate to use later.

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Trending…. This Winter Fur Coats… Really, Living Trending….
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Really, Living in a 4 season state like Utah … in a small ski town, Fur or faux fur is always trending for Winter❄️❄️

Who doesn’t love a little glam to cheer up your Winter blues?

I sure do and I love the cozy feel of this year’s affordable styles… really anything does, from vintage, cropped, mid length, to full length, prints & Colors, as well as in all the accessories fur is HOT🔥Hot🔥 HOT 🔥

Her are 6 Fur coats I think you’ll ❤️ LOVE❤️ 
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Which of the 6 coats is your favorite? 

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#winterfur #wintercoat #affordablefashions #utahliving
Quick Meal Hack After the Hustle & Bussle of the Quick Meal Hack

After the Hustle & Bussle of the Holidays & Perfect for a cozy Stay at Home New Years, Stress Free Meal.

@idahoanfoods -Real Potatoes 

A Hack to Help you create a fast and delicious meal in minutes.

A go to budget friendly quick & delicious side dish.
Instant mash potato make a great topping for your shepherds pie.

Stock your pantry now for easy stress free winter side dishes.

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I Like Warm Coffee on a Cold day☕️ How about you? I Like Warm Coffee on a Cold day☕️
How about you?

Style Over 50
20 Amazon Outerwear 

Pieces you’ll Love 
& wear on repeat 
this Winter…

From Winter warm layers to perfect 3rd pieces layers great for workwear and everyday✔️

-Quilted Jacket
-Sherpa Leather Trimmed jacket
-Light Weight Puffer Coat
-Trench Coat
-Corduroy Shacket
-Pullover Fleece 3/4 zip Jacket
-Light Weight Zip/Button Coat
-Suede Members only Style Jacket
-Plaid Peacoat Style Cape
-Fleece Zip up
-Leopard Faux Fur Coat
-Corduroy Collar Barn Coat
-Studded Detail Denim Jacket
-High Neck Trench Coat
-Light Weight Puffer Coat
-Fleece Zip Up Vest
-High Neck Trench Coat
-Cropped Pea Coat
-Cropped Pea Coat
-Mid Length Ladies Coat

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—7 Beauty Gadgets — I used in 2025 & will in 202 —7 Beauty Gadgets —

I  used in 2025 & will in 2026

I am telling my Girlfriends to buy🛍️

Over 50 
Wife, Mom, Coco
And Content Creator 

-T3  Hair Dryer/Roller/Styler
I use this & love this tool weekly

-Towel warmer
A Warm Towel & Robe is seriously, self care you want❤️

-Lip mask- Helps you sleep💋Who know this would help you sleep?

-Red light Therapy Mask
Several settings & color light therapy settings too

-Mini Fan- Perfect for layering your skincare 
or (cooling off in a hot flash)

-Dermaplaning Tool-
Smooth skin, beauty products absorb into skin & removes peach fuzz

-Tortoise Shell Toothbrushes
Not only are they pretty and make a great gift, They clean great without being to abrasive, yet not to soft 🪥🦷

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