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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


5 Favorite Things You’ll Love Right NOW!

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

5 Favorite Things You’ll Love Right NOW!

You know those things you wear on repeat or find yourself using over and over? That’s what today’s post is all about! My 5 Favorite Things You’ll Love Right NOW! I truly do have so many things I love and find myself using to death or buying over and over, like the Slide sandals below or the only Bra I ever want to wear. But I also find myself always grabbing this straw hat and lately wearing this Pearl Jacket over and over again. I could have added about 10 more things! 🙂 But  I kept it short and sweet for you today. HEHE

5 Top Favorite Things Right NOW!

Hat] Gucci Band] SunDress] Denim Jacket] Gucci Sandals] Straw Clutch]

This look is perfect for Spring or Summer (remember I wore this for Easter.) I love a good Sun Dress and Fun on-trend accessories. But I am really here to Talk about this Hat and Hat Band. I love the shape of the hat; it works so well with many Spring and Summer looks. The band is sold separately HERE (Gucci but is affordable for Gucci). You can add it to any Hat or beanie, and it changes the whole look of the hat and outfit.

I own many hats and love all of them for several reasons ( I can get into that another time). I do, however, find myself grabbing this one several times a week because the shape is so good, it really does look good on every shape face, and as I stated above, it works with so many outfits. It’s a must-have in my book FAVORITE THING #1.

Shop the look below:

5 Top Favorite Things Right NOW!

FAVORITE THING #2.

The pearl embellished denim jacket, Can I say repeat, repeat repeat… I have worn it 3 times this week already, and it’s only Wednesday! 🙂 Every time I wear it, I get stopped, and let me tell you, I wore it last week to Vintage Market, and I could have sold 100 of them if I had a booth! The detail and quality are amazing, yet it’s so affordable that you’d never guess it’s the dupe for the designer one.  This seriously will be your go-to FAVORITE THING.  Shop the Jacket HERE

Maggie]   Bling slide sandal]   Pearl Denim Jacket]   Victoria Emerson bracelet]   Pearl Hoops

Here’s that jacket again! HEHE…

FAVORITE THING #3

The Maggie distressed jeans in white, High waisted, button fly  (size up) I am talking about this in stories today, as I am doing a try on this very look, talking you through it. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know, I adore these jeans and own them in all 5 washes. So that right there should tell you, they’re a favorite. 🙂  That could be its own ” 5 Favorite Things You’ll Love Right NOW!” post.

 Maggie Jean is so easy to wear, even easier to style, and works with so many tops; you can achieve many looks wearing them. That easy Chic look, Casual Summer vibe, to rocker girl. All in how you style them. I even love them with a pretty lace detail top for a fun mix of distress and feminine.  

Shop the look below:

 

5 Top Favorite Things Right NOW!

1.] Black Quilted Sandal 2.] Orange Bow Slide 3.] Chunky Bling Slide 4.] Tan Leather Slide 5.] Stud Bling Slide

FAVORITE THING #4

The slide, I found myself owning several pairs of this sandal, without even knowing I love this type of sandal. I love how easy a slide is to wear; it’s very versatile to style and looks good with literally everything (well, except maybe a ball gown!)  It comes in a variety of designs; you seriously can’t own just one pair. My Instagram feed shows several ways to style them, and trust me; I’ll be wearing them on repeat all Summer long. (wore above with the Maggie jean.)

Shop the photo below:

 

5 Top Favorite Things Right NOW!

Soma Bra’s

Favorite Things #5

The Soma vanishing 360 bras are my all-time favorite bra. So comfortable you can wear all day long. I love it’s truly a vanishing bra, not visible under any shirt, let alone tee’s and tanks. I like an underwire, but they do make without the wire as well. This bra is true to size, super soft, and the best bra I have loved in a very long time. 

Shope Soma Bras below:

 

 

Sharing Favorites with me this week: My Chic Chat Chic Girls, Lisa, Cindy, Michelle, and Cammi go check out their blogs and make sure to tune in on Instagram at 5:00 mnt. Time on Cammi’s Instagram this week @cammishappyplace for our Live Talkshow. (weekly, every Wednesday at 5:00 mnt. time, Host rotates)

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite 

 

I hope you enjoyed some of my 5 Favorite Things You’ll Love Right NOW! And have a beautiful rest of the week.

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This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in! Thank you for the support! 



4 Comments

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  1. Lisa Richardson says

    May 19, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    You know I’m crazy for Soma bras too. I sure wish they’d restock that hat. I love it!!! XO

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 2, 2021 at 8:14 am

      I Love Soma Bras and It was restocked when I posted:( I think I saw it’s restocked again!

      Reply
  2. Michelle Averitt says

    May 21, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    Love these favorites! I think I need that Gucci band!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 2, 2021 at 8:15 am

      I think it’s worth every penny! I adore it!

      Reply

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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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I had the pleasure of attending A Night of fun w I had the pleasure of attending 

A Night of fun with 
@cachevalleycreamery 

What could be better then creating cocktails while enjoying small bites…

- Building a lasagna with an assortment of Cache valley cheeses. 
I did a vodka sauce and a little Alfredo with 5 cheese and fresh herbs. 

Perfect for a take and bake meal for later in the week✔️

-Then off to the decorate your own sugar cookies, for that perfect dessert 🩷

-Creating a Charcuterie Board with @curedandcut inspired by Valentines Day (these boards have legs to stand and hold 4 wine glasses as well as a full board) perfect for hosting ✔️

-Get creative with @capture.haus photography creating food flat lays 

-Trying a few new dishes with friends @luxcateringandevents 

This truly was a fun night out and great inspiration for your next party or girls night in✔️

Thank you Cache Valley Creamery and @ellemarketingandevents 

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Stay tuned for PART 2….

Amazon finds I truly love, wear and use in our Home❤️ I love to mix “savings” with splurges to create a look that’s all your own.

📦Make sure to follow my Amazon store front 📦📦📦📦
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🖤And My LIKETOKNOWIT 
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Thank you for being here and for your support ❤️ it means the world to me. 

Your ❤️Likes-Comments-DMS-
Shares and saves, really help me know what’s resonating with you💋😉 And helps my engagement to share content with you. 

Please know, that I know we can’t all shop everyday, and we don’t need to constantly consume, but I hope I am a great resource for you, when you are in need of fashion, beauty, items for your home or a gift. 🎁 

My hope is to give you inspiration,
and to live your life 
That you love and look and feel good at any age. 

Live like Nancy
Dress like Ralph
Cook like Ina 
Garden like Martha

If that’s your vibe too…. Follow along and let’s do life together✔️

#midlifejourney #over50women 
#livealifeyoulove #amazonhaul 

For all the update shopping info!
As a 54 year old, Wife, Mom, and COCO💋 What be is As a 54 year old, Wife, Mom, and COCO💋

What be is wear the Month of LOVE ❤️ 💋🩷🎀

February, is a month I celebrate love all moth! 
 It’s a month that’s full of Birthdays, Valentine’s Day and our Anniversary 💋🍾❤️🎀🩷

Do it’s a perfect time to wear hearts & bows and 
With My love of Pink 🩷 &Red❤️

It’s fun to pull out all things Valentine and celebrate LOVE ALL month…

The perfect way to shake your Winter blues and cheer up with happy colors and 🩷❤️🎀💋
LOVE

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#over50women #over50style #monthoflove utahinfluenc
3 Outfits by @coofandyofficial Great Quality Men’s 3 Outfits by @coofandyofficial Great Quality Men’s fashion designer in England at affordable Amazon prices✔️

Which looks your favorite⬇️

Hudson- Dressed sharp — Brown/olive-green plaid pattern jacket and olive vest, white shirt, dark tie, black dress pants, and  dress shoes. 

Ben- rocking a laid-back vibe perfect for travel-with a grey ribbed cardigan over a black shirt, grey sweatpants or joggers, black cap, dark sunglasses, and sneakers — very relaxed/cool-dad energy • 

Hampton- Chill Streetwear look-Super casual in a grey sweatshirt (V-neck style), grey sweatpants/joggers, black beanie, and dark sneakers.

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#mensfashionfix #coofandy #mensstyles  #COOFANDYWishlist #COOFANDYstyle
The Bra you’re going to want to wear Lehoba seam The Bra you’re going to 
want to wear

Lehoba seamless, no wire Bra’s for ultimate comfort. 

-Perfect with tee shirts too
-Come in several colors
-Pretty Scallop & Lace details 
-Wide Back straps for perfect coverage and no bulge.
-Great stretch 
-No dig wide Shoulder straps for support
-Comes with an extender 

❤️💋Your going to love & they make great gift (come in a nice box)

GreatValentine’s Day Gift 💝 She’ll love and wear💋🎀

💋Now $17.99 -22.99 for a limited time Deal 
 

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—Over 50 Style— Two Outfits✔️ Wardrobe builders —Over 50 Style—

Two Outfits✔️

Wardrobe builders you’ll wear on repeat, be able to style multiple ways and wear NOW and into Spring by @lyssenewyork 

Slide➡️ To view each outfit, details and tips on every photo✔️

These are classic pieces, that fit great and have a little extra something✔️

Have you tried anything from Lysse’? If not, you really will adore the quality and the fit!

Most all of their pants have a hidden tummy control panel & and do comfy✔️

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#lyssenewyork #wardrobebasics #wardrobemusthave #midlifeinfluencers
What to Wear…. When you don’t know what to wear✔️✔ What to Wear…. When you don’t know what to wear✔️✔️✔️

Everyone has these 3 items in their closet….
✔️Turtleneck
✔️Jeans
✔️Boots

And it always works and looks good… but let’s take it to the next level…..

The “3rd” piece….is key to creating an outfit that makes a statement…

Sharing 4 Amazon Finds that change the look completely…and give you 4 looks you’ll love and wear on repeat!!!

-Classic plaid
-Leopard Fur
-Suede “members only” jacket
-Denim & Pearl

What’s your Favorite?

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#midlifestyle #amazonfind #whattowearnow #over50fashion
How cool girls over 50 pattern mix and layer✔️ Pe How cool girls over 50 pattern mix and layer✔️

Perfect for Valentine’s Day 
❤️💋 When you want to be festive but not a 💋❤️ lover✔️

I’d wear this to grab a coffee, have lunch with a friend, help at school or a cute everyday style.

I think you’ll love the Mix of price points & I have a discount code on the jeans✔️

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#midlifestyle #ladyinred💋
—Vlog— Surgery Day How I prepared the morning of —Vlog—
Surgery Day

How I prepared the morning of surgery to remove my 
Melanoma Cancer on my face…

A few things that helped me for the 4-6 hour surgery day.

-Started day with Warm lemon water 
-Prayers, Devotion and journaling. (This helps start your day off right and with strength and peace)🙏🏻
- My Doctor suggested having high protein (I made A high protein Smootie with High antioxidants & Vic C for healing

- Washed hair & styled as I wasn’t sure when I would get to take a shower & wash hair,due to Stitches & bandages on face.

- Essentials, ear buds to listen to a podcast or audio book, my lap top in case I wanted to watch a movie, ice water, a protein bar, lip gloss, a charger and a hair tie❤️

- Comfortable Clothing 

If you want more details on my Melanoma Journey 💪🏻I have two LIVES🎥 in feed SHARING the details the day before, on what to look for, what the difference is between skin cancer and melanoma, what mine looked like and  What procedure the surgeon is doing , as what we did prior to prep, and answering questions-labeled Part one in feed and I am wearing a denim top.
&
-The day after surgery- sharing how it went, results, how I felt, a peek at how far the stitches went, what care is, and next steps as well as answering a ton of questions I received in DMs.  That one you’ll see the bandage on my face😉

I am being very real and authentic with you in sharing this journey, to help spread awareness on the importance of having your skin checked by a dermatologist.🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

While also showing how smoothing so small can take a lot of work to be removed, while also showing…. It will be ok, and you may feel scared and think you’ll never look the same, but you can be brave, trust the process and we’ll heal and look normal again:) It just takes time😉❤️💋💪🏻🙏🏻

Update: Today is 7 days after surgery and I had my stitches taken out yesterday! 
Now the real healing begins. 
I finally had a decent nights sleep, my face is swollen, I don’t look like Frankenstein anymore😉 and although the scar goes from my under eyelashes to my jaw, it looks better then I thought it would. It’s pretty flat and the Dr, who stitched me up did an amazing job. ❤️#melanoma
Over 50 Style… At any age YOU can re-write your s Over 50 Style…

At any age YOU can re-write your story…

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
-Turtleneck 
-Trousers

*Handmade Clutch by @coastalclutchny 

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#midlifejourney #knowyourstrengths #styleover50
❄️🏂🎿🏅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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#wintercoats #nordstromsale #midlifestyle
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