• Get to Know Me!
  • beauty
    • Hair
    • Makeup
    • Products
    • Tips
  • fashion
    • Fox Segments
    • Outfits
    • Styling & Closet
    • Tips
  • interiors
    • Bar Carts
    • Clients Homes
    • Decor/party
    • Diy’s
    • Holiday Looks
    • Our Home
    • Projects
  • lifestyle
    • Cocktails
    • Collaborations
    • Entertaining
    • Event
    • Restaurants
    • Travel
    • Utah things to do
  • Gift Giving Guide
  • Recipes
  • Contact

Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Search Results for: Hostage

I Got HACKED..! Don’t Let It Happen To YOU!

 

Shirt dress

Last week one of my worst nightmares happened! My instagram was hacked and being held hostage for ransom, they said if I did not pay they would delete it! Talk about panic, wanting to throw up, and shaking. I was so nervous, 2 years of hard work and content… This is my business, how could this happen? 

HOW: Thursday, August 9th… Morning, my normal routine, did my post, answered DM’s and was going through my emails….and came across a collaboration that looked interesting (I get collaborations in my inbox daily so it isn’t new). It was from a representative of the store The Kivari_the_Label (this is a real company) and asked me my rates and wanted to know if I wanted to collaborate. It was a little broken English but not different then some of the companies I get from China. The email also had a link… I did not click on the link (I never do) I thought I knew better… I looked up the company’s website and instagram to see if they would be a fit for me and my brand, it was darling and had clothing I would love to collaborate with. I then answered the representative, stating I would love to work with them, attached my rates and media kit. NOW THIS IS WHERE HE GOT ME…. In short he replied, stating great which items was I thinking would work with a LINK… I CLICKED, it didn’t work!!! shaking my head NOW!  I answered him back saying your link is not working….He didn’t answer back, which isn’t unusual, companies get busy and can take a couple days! (note: the hacker did not work for Kivari, He was just acting like he was!)  I go about my day and checked on Instagram at about 3:00 PM, answered some messages, scrolled through and put my phone down (this became relevant later)!  At 5:20 PM I got an email saying that my email account was changed on my Instagram, obviously I didn’t do this myself. So I clicked on Instagrams revert button… and it wouldn’t work!! Crap why isn’t it working? I then got on Instagram tried to log in, nothing.. I had to make an account so I could start emailing all the Instagram sources I could find! Its after 5:00 and nobody is working at Instagram and good luck trying to get some one to help you! I then got on message boards, a couple of blogger pods and groups… Posted what happened and was seeing if anyone knew what to do?? I got an outpouring of love & support and ideas of what to try! I also got tons people saying this is happening everyday and to read this blog MISS Tara Belle, I read and messaged her! Then later this blog got hacked Peppered in Style, and then this blog too Raelyns Roulette! Oh my gosh, how many people is this happening to? Girls with a following of 30,000 to 101K my gosh! People kept telling me, my account is being held for ransom you’ll get an email! Hours go by and still no email, it’s now late Thursday, no email and no help from Facebook/Instagram! I stick to trying to research for help and keep digging up people this has happened too, and the girls with the blog post, start to answer me back! Some paid and didn’t get their account back, one waited until she could get some help and one paid the day the email came and she negotiated ransom down and she got her account back!  I still hadn’t gotten an email! At this point I am getting really worried, the more I investigate and I still DON’T have an email as to where my account is or what is happening! I finally had a friend on telegraph show me how to get to a place on Instagram that lets you click “I’ve been hacked” and it emails you a form! On that form it ask’s a series of questions and when was the LAST TIME you had control of your Instagram… I was glad I could remember 3:00! It’s now past working time on Facebook… I think I did this process at least 4 times, and didn’t hear back. People said it takes a long time to hear from Facebook/Instagram sometimes even 5-10 days!! It’s late and I don’t get any sleep… I dose off at some point & wake up to the dreaded EMAIL saying my account had been HACKED and that if I don’t pay in Bitcoin, my account will be deleted! WHAT???  I panicked…. I don’t have Bitcoin, I haven’t heard a thing from Facebook/Instagram…. what am I going to do? I emailed the criminal back to stall… I don’t have the money, I don’t have a bitcoin account etc., this goes on throughout the day and at the same time, I am getting the word out and sharing my story as much as I can and It’s really not looking good! I am thinking “Man, how am I gonna stall the hacker long enough for someone to answer back with help?”, should I just pay the ransom? 

Then I prayed! I prayed God would put the right person in my path that would help me, that could lead me in the right direction! I prayed all day long, I asked friends who believe in the power of prayers to pray…. and guess what?? At 8:52 Friday night I get a message from Aurora McCausland A fellow blogger, but a total stranger that I did not know, had heard my story and wanted to help! She too had been hacked and she GOT HELP from a real person at Facebook with a direct email and wanted to share it with me and she also stated this man helped 3-4 others get their accounts back! She calmed me down by saying “do not answer the hackers emails any more, they’re just empty threats, he wants money he is not going to delete your account!” She was lucky to get her account back the day it was taken, but a couple of the others had to wait 3-5 days as well, due to the weekend. She said “Just try to stay calm, I am confident you will get your account back!” I emailed her contact and got an OUT OF OFFICE until Monday the 13th, this email will be deleted, basically email me again on Monday! OK, I will email Monday morning! Meanwhile I g0t contacted by Catherine Grace O’connell founder of Forever Fierce Revolution, stating she wants to help and will get in contact with her Facebook contact on Monday! She also wanted me to join her facebook group and share my story… I received an out powering of love and women wanting to help share my story and follow me! I was for very grateful for these ladies and to God, answering my prayers, He’s sending me people to help!  I am at more peace on Saturday, but yet still scared and my mind wondering…What if I don’t get my account back?  I starting praying “Lord I am giving this up to you! This is your battle, I trust in your outcome! 

Sunday morning, I finally had a good nights sleep and I woke up to Olia Moda also a fellow blogger (her Blog here) with quite a large account and 4 1/2 years invested in her business, that her account had been hacked on the same day as mine and that in long short, she paid the hacker and he did not return her account! I felt so horrible for her, I am truly more sick for her because she has double my following and 2 1/2 more years invested then I did and she PAID these criminals! I seriously wanted to throw up for her! I was however grateful I had made the decision not to pay! I tried to encourage her like Aurora had me and thank goodness she also had faith, her account was going to be recovered! She also had a contact that she was trying to get into contact with and was going to share my story with her contact! Great, I now have 3 ladies with direct contacts at Facebook and Instagram!

I decide there is nothing I can do, I have given it to God and I am taking a break from any message-boards, and social media! I am spending the day with my family on the lake. We had a great day and I didn’t think of my loss, I didn’t touch my phone once….until after 6 PM! We were getting off the boat and heading to car and I see a text on my phone it’s Olia her account has been found!! I am texting her back with tears in my eyes and my phone rings, it’s Olia! I say in tears: “Stranger friend! I am so happy for you!” I truly was so excited her contact had recovered her account, it felt like we had been friends for years and the excitement I felt was unexplainable! Two strangers that became friends due to an event that brings us together and I honestly never thought of my account! To feel that joy for someone else, words can’t express! She then stated her guy had my info and make sure to have a brand new email account ready! We hang up, it was very emotional, I can’t even explain!  I seriously cried tears of joy on the drive home. She will be sharing her story soon on: www.oliamoda.com, be sure to check it out too!

Sunday night, at 8:48 PM I get an email from Aurora’s contact that I had emailed (remember he’s on vacation and it’s Sunday). He emailed me stating he’s asked his team to look at my account and to please make sure to have a new secure email ready! I hadn’t looked at my mail…He emailed me again at 10:53 pm stating he needed a secure email account and I should hear from him by noon tomorrow!  I noticed his email at 12:09am I emailed him back stating how grateful I was etc. and give him my new email. Talk about being at peace that someone was on it! At this point I never thought, “what if they can’t find it”! I dosed off and at 3:00 AM, It was like God whispered in my ear “look at your email” I shot up, opened my email and there it was….. My Account recovered and ready for a new password!  I wanted to scream and dance!!  Thank you, lord!  I am so very grateful for yet another stranger working on a Sunday and opening an email, that said would be deleted! I wanted to hug and kiss him!!  I emailed him back with gratitude and immediately TURNED ON the TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION!

celebrating

I had to share this Photo, it’s how I felt when I got my account back!! 

So, NOW.. I have shared my story! Here’s what you need to do, even if your business is not a blogger or influencer! On all of your accounts, from banking to social media, turn on Two Factor Authentication, this is normally found under the privacy and security of any website or app! This helps keep your accounts safe by sending a code to your cellphone number when someone is trying to sign into any of your accounts! In other words, if someone has your password and two factor authentication is on they still can’t access your account because they don’t have the passcode that was sent to your phone, so TURN IT ON NOW! It is the only thing that will truly keep your accounts safe.

*Can’t find the Two factory Authentication on your instagram? In the right corner of your main page, is a little Gear/cog/circle…click on that, then Privacy and settings, then scroll down, you’ll see Two factor Authentication, Click and turn on!

Also don’t click on links from unknown sources (on my blog you know my links are safe)! Hackers hide spyware in links, spyware can find out everything you’ve been up too and will take all of your information! (think of all the times you entered credit card number’s from shopping online!) Keep your identity and information safe!

If you get hacked…don’t panic!  Even if you don’t have a direct contact, fill out the “I Got Hacked” form. It’s located on the log in page on Instagram, then go to forgot login, then on this page is trouble logging in. If you look to the middle in small print it says: “need more help?”, click this, it will take you to Request Support, scroll down to my account was hacked, click and add any additional details! This generates an email with questions, fill it out! Now this can take a couple days to get a response! BUT guess what? They do respond…  so for those who get told, “Don’t count on Facebook or Instagram to help.” Don’t listen to them, I got an email back from Jeremy on Monday afternoon! I explained I was already helped and thanked him for contacting me. 

Share… share your story on all social media, we need to make people aware of what’s going on and the dangers! Don’t be embarrassed, it’s happening to so many people and we need to talk about it! There will alway’s be criminals, but remember there is truly more good people in this world then the criminals and we can help each other out! Share, support, and stick together!  Sharing also helps you get help, from an unknown source!

This is a Cybercrime, call and report it to your police department, if your police department doesn’t have a Cybercrime division your states FBI department does! (I am collecting names for our Local FBI as I write this)

REMEMBER: Don’t Click on Links You Don’t Know!

I will forever be grateful to all those who shared their story with me, sent encouraging notes & DM’s, followed me, followed my blog, asked me to join their group or pod, shared my story on their social accounts, sent over tips and even said prayers! I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and met some wonderful new friends! 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog! OX, D’Arcy.

NOTE: As I am writing this post, I have learned of a NEW way hackers are bypassing the two factor authenticities, to get to Influencers accounts!!! They are sending a DM from the verify center which looks like it’s from Instagram… They are asking to give your account a verified badge (the little blue check by your name). It states your account has been viewed by instagram and is eligible, then to complete the verified account badge, you must specify that the account is up to date, this comes with a button: Verify My Account (a link), this is not from Instagram, DO NOT click on the button!

 

10 Comments

D’Arcy

D'Arcy
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!
oxox D'Arcy

For size reference: I am 5'9 1/2
Wear a size 6 and med Top

LET’S SOCIALIZE

INSTAGRAM LIKEtoKNOWit FACEBOOK PINTEREST TWITTER BLOGLOVIN' YOUTUBE AMAZON

Shop my Instagram

My Amazon Shops

Follow me on Amazon
I am an Amazon Ambassador and
do Lives on Amazon Weekly

BRANDS I LOVE

  • Co2Lift
    10% off Code: darcyvandenberg

  • Tula Beauty
    15% off Code: DARCY15

  • Wildgrain
    Fresh made Bread, Pasta, Pastries
    Delivery to your door
    $10 off with Code: DARCY_10

Follow on Instagram

darcyvandenberg

Experiencing Spring Fever? @lovechicos Spring Co Experiencing Spring Fever?

@lovechicos 
Spring Collection And Bookclub Launch …. Is LIVE TODAY🎉

Join Me and the @chitchatchic5 Ladies as we Take over Chico’s page at 1:00 Mnt 2:00 Central 3:00 Eastern For a little Fashion sneak peek and a Chat about the book “The Last Thing He Told Me”by @lauradaveauthor 

Comment Links for Dm to shop the look✔️
Or Links are in today’s stories! 

#lovechicos #chicospartner #springfever #newlaunchalert #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #chicatanyage #springstyles #springcollections #vacationoutfit #vacationready #midlifestyle #midlifejourney #springshoot #darcyvandenberg #chitchatchic #bookclubofinstagram  #bookclubsofinstagram #bookclubread
~Way to Wear~ White Jeans in the Winter✔️ Pai ~Way to Wear~ White Jeans in the Winter✔️

Pair with darker colors✔️

Here: I paired with Camel and Black🖤Giving the white jeans a Winter and updated preppy look, you could wear at any age✔️

Darker colors paired with White tone down the starkness of white and the camel color warms up the look✔️

Are you a fan of White Jeans?
Comment below✔️

Comment LINKS for shopping info✔️ or check out my stories today✔️🖤

Follow me for more Styling tips✔️

Wearing:
-Maggie Free people jeans (tts)
-Banana Republic factory cable knit sweater turtleneck  tts
-Loft plaid blazer old (linked similar)
-Platform loafers on major sale

*Note the Loft Blazer I linked is
NOW EXTRA 60% OFF! CODE: YAY

#ltkstyletip #LTKwinter #stylereels #microinfluencers #igreelsofficial #fashionreelscreators #fashionreels #fashionreelscreators #fashionreels influencersofmidlife #sweaterstyle #sweaterlife #utahliving #winterblues #winteroutfit #fab50 #styleover40 #styleover30 #midlifewomen #midlifestyle #midlifeblogger #midlife #fab40 
#Fab50
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate no “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

Valentine’s Day looks from @lovechicos ♥️💕

Chicos poured out the love in details on this year’s Valentines collection♥️💕

From heart details on super soft sweater cardigans, beautiful beaded heart earrings to Painted hearts on Jeans♥️🤍💕

You’ll be ready for the day of love in perfect style.
Whether your teaching school, having coffee with a girlfriend or headed to dinner with your hubby♥️🤍💕

Comment Links for a dm with shopping info🛍️

Info also in todays stories🛍️
And on @shop.ltk ⬆️ link in bio

#lovechicos #lovechicosjan #lovechicospartner #ad
Put it on the Calendar…and in the cart 🛒 Jo Put it on the Calendar…and in the cart 🛒 

Join the @chitchatchic5 ladies

LIVE Thursday January 26th 
1:00 Mnt 2:00 Central 3:00 Eastern on @lovechicos 📚

The Girl’s can’t wait for this Instagram takeover, to share their thoughts on the book 📚 The last thing her told me by @lauradaveauthor 

We hope you will join us in the conversation. If you read the book, ask a question or two. 

The Chit Chat Chic Girls : 

D’Arcy @darcyvandenberg 
Cammi @cammishappyplace 
Michelle @poisedpetite 
Lisa @coasttocoast2 
Cindy @lululoves7_ 

#januarybooks #januarybookclub #lovechicos #chitchatchicgirls #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #midlifestyle  #midlifejourney #friendsshipgoals
“In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Easy Stuffed P “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy”

Easy Stuffed Potato Skin Recipe🥔 Perfect for Sunday Football🏈🏈🏈
The Super Bowl is fast approaching… Here’s one of my guys, Favorite football snacks✔️

Easy Stuffed Potato skins:
-10-12 Potato cooked cut in 1/2
-1 pound of Ground meat of choice (Beef, Turkey or Chicken) Seasoned the way you like
-2 Cups Mix Shredded Cheese 
- Cooked Bacon crumbled
-1/2 cube melted butter
- 1 Cup green onions 
- Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook potatoes in the oven or Microwave (I like to do this the day before) Makes putting together skins quick. 
Cut in half and scoop out centers in a bowl (save to make mashed potatoes or Potato soup at a later date). Lay on sprayed baking sheet
-Brown and season your meat of choice.
-Coat each potato with melted butter and salt and pepper to taste
-Fill potato 1/2 way with meat, then layer shredded cheese. Top with bacon & green onions and bake in the oven at 350 until cheese is melted (15-20 min depending on oven)

Serve on a platter with sour cream, Hot sauce, and Ketchup 
This is a great Meal on its own, served with a salad.

Are you hosting a Super-bowl party or attending one? How’s your Team?🏈🏈🏈

Follow me for more Style Tips, & Lifestyle ♥️
SAVE for future reference ✔️

Have a Beautiful Sunday 🙏🏻

Recipe is up on BLOG as well… 

It’s Sunday so make sure to be on look out for newsletter in your in box✔️ (sign up link in bio⬆️)

#easyrecipesathome #athomecooking #homecooking #inthekitchenwithdarcy #midlifewomen #boymomclub #midlifeblogger #midlifestyle #potatoskins #stuffedpotatoskins #appetizerideas
Dirty Hair don’t care✔️ Dirty Hair Top Knot Dirty Hair don’t care✔️

Dirty Hair Top Knot Tutorial … actually works better with day 2, 3 or 4 day hair😜
More product the better I’ve found😜 (this silky straight hair of mine needs all the help)

You’ll need:
-Clear hair tie
-Two Bobby pins 
-Comb
- Hair Spray or texture spray

Do you like to try new do’s or stick with same hair do?

Happy Friday pretty lady’s 🌸🤍
Any fun plans for the weekend?

Headed to lunch with girlfriends today and going to shop @shopatstationpark tomorrow 🛍️
Need some organizing thing (watch stories to see what I am up too)

#dirtyhair #dirtyhairdontcare #hairtutorialvideo #midlifeblogger #midlifewoman #nomakeupchallenge
✨GRWM✨ How to Balance a Amazon cropped Sweate ✨GRWM✨
How to Balance a Amazon cropped 
Sweater ✔️

A great way to balance a cropped sweater, is pairing it with a tunic underneath and wearing a slim fitting pant✔️

With all the High waisted pant/jeans in style, a cropped sweater is a perfect match✔️

But what do you do when your not wanting to show your tummy?

This look is a great alternative to having ON trend pieces, without having to worry about your tummy✔️

Do you like the Crop trend?

Comment LINKS for shopping info✔️
Also shared in todays stories⬆️

Follow for more Styling Tips♥️

@amazonfashion sweater
@spanx pant

#midlifestyle #midlifeinfluencers #midsizefashion #croppedsweaters #amazonfinds #amazonstyle #spanxstyle #spanx #chicatanyage #fab50 #fab50 #midlifewomen #utahblogger #chicatanyage #grwm #grwmreel
Amazon Find📦

What I Bought Versus what I Got ✔️📦✔️📦✔️📦✔️📦✔️📦✔️📦✔️

Hooded Lightweight Quilted  Vest with large pockets, removable hood in Brick red✔️ $59
Runs large size down.
Comes in 4 colors

I ordered the color shown, Brick red and clearly the color is off, arriving in more of an orange. However, I do like it and it works with my mostly neutral wardrobe✔️

It is larger, but you can cinch it in at waist.

I love it for Utahs weather and perfect to wear Now and through Spring for layering!

I’ll be keeping, and taking on our Sun Valley Ski Trip in A couple of weeks🎿

Would you keep or would the color changed your mind?

Follow for more Amazon finds, styling tips and lifestyle🖤

Comment LINKS to be sent via DM

Paired with @spanx Air essentials pieces, Chelsea books and Vegan tote✔️

#amazonfinds #amazonfashion #amazonwhatiorderedvswhatigot #winterwears #puffervest #midlife #midlifeblogger #midlifeblogger #amazoninfluencer #veststyle #skitrip #traveloutfits #winterstyles
“Wear a fabulous smile, great jewelry and know t “Wear a fabulous smile, great jewelry and know that you are totally and utterly in control.”
Donatella Versace

How to mix and Match Jewelry ✔️

Tip: Make sure there’s a common metal, color or stone…when mixing:
Here the earring are beaded & the statement jewelry is pearls and bronze… the hoops have a bronze bead to pull together the pieces✔️

Tip: when layering chains make sure different lengths ✔️

Tip: the styles don’t have to be matching, mix and play with your jewelry to create fun looks✔️

Necklace & ring @frenchkandejewelry 

Follow me for more styling tips♥️

Comment Links for shopping details in your DM✔️

#midlifestyle #emilyinparis #howtolayer #jewelrystyle #frenchinspired #midlifeblogger #topknotbun
✨How to have a at home Spa day ✨ ✨Self care ✨How to have a at home Spa day
✨
✨Self care Saturday 

Light a candle, run a bubble bath, make a spa water (add lemon or cucumber to ice water) and line up your favorite skincare and masks.

(Treat your skin to two mask for a little extra pampering ✨)
Your skin will thank you 🌿✨

Here’s what I used:
- @michaeltoddbeauty Sonic smooth- derma planing tool

@tula Detox in a jar-Exfoliating treatment mask

-Tula So Smooth- resurfacing & brightening fruit enzyme mask

-Tula Balance Act- purifying & Ph  balancing toner pads

-Tula instant de-puff- eye renewal serum

-Tula Brightening treatment drops- triple vitamin C serum

-Tula Beauty Sleep- overnight repair treatment

-Tula lip sos- lip treatment balm

- @maisonmidy Eclat Midy- face oil

- @tula signature glow-refreshing & brightening face mist

✨SAVE 15% off Tula with code DARCY15 ✨
 
What’s your favorite at home mask to use? 
I switch mine up, depending on what my skin is needing✔️

✨🌿
Follow for more tips✔️

Comment LINKS to shop my skin care picks✔️

🛍️ Also shopable in todays stories✔️ or follow me on the @shop.ltk app🛍️ 

#selfcaresaturdays #tulaskincare #tulapartner #midlifeskincare #midlifestyle #midlifeinfluencers #beautyroutines #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #dermaplanefacial #beautystylist #fab40 #fab50 #beautyreel #tula
“Vivre sans aimer n’est pas proprement vivre. “Vivre sans aimer n’est pas proprement vivre. “ 🇫🇷

-To live without loving is to not really live.”🇫🇷♥️🇫🇷♥️🇫🇷♥️🇫🇷♥️

 Something about French style… that effortlessly “Chic”

Great quality basics, beautiful structure, paired with pretty pieces✔️ Classic yet with a twist🇫🇷♥️☕️

Stripes, blazers and loafers … Paired with a wide leg Denim finished with a cuff just feels so Parisian to me✔️

@dg2fashions only available at @hsn  created a great quality striped top and Wide leg jean… that I just could resist, creating a Parisian inspired look✔️

@frenchkandejewelry  just finished off the look✔️

Blazer @gibsonlook 

Comment LINKS for shopping links in your DMS… or Follow me on @shop.ltk  link in bio⬆️

Pairing Navy and Black is still a do✔️ If you haven’t tried it… put it on you Fashion YES list✔️

I am on a major Stripe kick lately… all my recent fashion purchases have had a stripe on them🇫🇷 

Have you ever gotten on  a fashion kick and purchased similar things on repeat?

Have a Beautiful Thursday, Pretty ladies🌸🌸🌸

#frechstyle #parisianlook #parisianvibe #midlife #midlifestyle #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #midlifewomen #midlifejourney #agelessstyle #chicatanyage #chicstyles #widelegjeans #stripeshirt #platformshoes
“The way you start the morning can affect your w “The way you start the morning can affect your whole day.”🌸🙏🏻

My morning Routine at Midlife✔️

It’s important to me to start my day off with a little time for myself… When my boys were little, I did try to get up before them and do some of the things I needed to do for myself to have a productive day.

Now, at midlife and no more littles, I really do try and do the things that help me have a productive day, while keeping me healthy.

That is setting aside a little quiet time for:

- Supplements
 @serovital 
-A glass of lemon water and Chia seeds✔️
-collagen in my coffee @vitalproteins 
- Some simple stretching (I walk later in the day)

-I light a candle

-Read my Devotional

- Pray (I have a prayer journal to keep track of those I am praying for

- Get my thoughts together for the day and make a list of To-do’s

-I think about what I want to make for dinner, so I can pull items out of freezer or add item to my todo list✔️

As the saying goes “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”

And another favorite:
“If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail.” 

Tell me how do you start your day?
Are you a planner? Fly by the seat of your pants? Or a little of both?

Hope your having a great Wednesday!

@chitchatchicgirls LIVE tonight at 6:00 Mnt on Cindy’s page @lululoves7_  hope you can join us✔️✨

✨Comment LINKS for shopping links in your DM✔️✨

#planner #dailyroutines #morningroutines #midlifewomen #midlifeinfluencers #midlifestyle #midlifejourney #midlifestyle #newyearvibes #morningvibes☕️ #coffeeroutine #midlifeadventures #devotionals #devotionaltime #healthtipsoftheday
Amazon Sweater From ❌Frumpy to Fab✔️ For a Amazon Sweater

From ❌Frumpy to Fab✔️
For a Rainy day✨

This Amazon Sweater is great quality and an amazing price… I ordered it to big and it’s Boxy… 

See how I Fixed that✔️

Amazing what a little front tuck, a 3rd pieces and accessories can do✔️

Comment LINKS for shopping links in your dm. Or follow On @shop.ltk 
For all my shopping links✔️

Follow me for more Styling tips✔️♥️

Do you like stripes? 

#stylingtipsandtricks #amazonfashion #amazonfashionfinds #dailydeal #frumpy #fab40 #fab50 #midlife #midlifewomen #midlifeinfluencers #midlifestyle #midlifeblogger #utahblogger #amazonfinds #affordablefashion
Happy Monday Pretty Ladies🌸 Need a little caus Happy Monday Pretty Ladies🌸

Need a little causal outfit inspiration?

What I wore last week….

Cold winter weather looks… Layered up✔️ from leggings, flares and skinny jeans…. A little inspiration to go shop your closet and see what you can create from what you have…

What look are you going to try and recreate?  Tag me and I’ll share✔️

Comment “LINKS” for outfits…
Or head to my blog for ALL the Outfit details⬆️ Link in Bio⬆️

Follow for my Style and life tips🖤

#midlife #midlifestyle #midlifetips #winteroutfits❄️ #winterstyles #outfitinspirations #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #agelessstyle #fab50 #fab40 #fashionreelstylereel #sweaterweather #winterlayers #outfitdiary #midlifejourney #utahblogger
“Avoid those who don’t like bread and children “Avoid those who don’t like bread and children. “– Swiss Proverb

“In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Sunday dinner…. Tonight is Italian and you can’t serve pasta without garlic bread!

Up on the Blog : my easy
4 ingredient “cheaters homemade garlic bread”

-Rhodes loaves
-Cube butter
-Tablespoon minced garlic
- Tablespoon Jonny’s Garlic seasoning 

One of my family’s favorite garlic breads♥️

Let me know if you try this recipe✔️

Hope your Sunday was great! 

Follow for more recipes, style tips and lifestyle. 

Blog link in bio and in todays stories⬆️⬆️⬆️

#lifestyle #sundayrecipe #garlicbreadrecipe #garlicbread #inthekitchenwithdarcy #cookwithme #bakewithme #homecook #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger
If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found t If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling
📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚
Here’s what I am starting 2023 out reading and journaling ✔️

-the last thing he told me by @lauradaveauthor Dave

-Creation Journal by @caroltuttle 

-The Club by @ellerylloyd_author 

-The Secret to Southern charm by @kristywharvey 

-The Southern Side of Paradise by @kristywharvey 

-The Thursday Murder Club by @misterosman 

- Burn after Writing by @sharonjones 

-The Beautiful Word 

All share review in stories and on blog as I finishe them!

✨The Last thing he told me is our @chitchatchicgirls Bookclub Book we partnered with @lovechicos with a live on January 26th 3:00 eastern… grab the book and join us… ( I am finished with it) Let me tell you it’s so good I couldn’t put it down!!! #mustreads 

Comment “LINKS” for shopping links in your Dm!

Linked in TODAY’s stories📚⬆️

Do you love to read? What types of books?

Guess how many books I’ve already finished this year?

#bookclubs #allthebooks #readwithme #bookiamreading #midlifeinfluencers #midlifestyle #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #agelessstyle #utahblogger #bookstyle #suspensebooks #murdermystery #peachtreebluff #southernhospitality #southernwriters #morningdevotional #journalingideas
Walking into the First Weekend of the New Year✨….

Any fun Plans?

Sweater dresses are all the rage this season see how I’ve styled for a cold winter day✔️❄️

Comment “ LINKS”for shopping info:

-Cream @hm sweater dress
- @amazonfashion Flannel
- @freepeople coat
-Vincent Camuto tall boot
-@express beanie
- @chloe  bag
- @frenchkandejewelry jewelry 
- @versace sunglasses

#midlifestyle #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #winterstyles #sweaterdress #sweaterdresses #agelessstyle #utahbloggers
✨5 make up products from 2022 that changed the l ✨5 make up products from 2022 that changed the look of my skin and how I did my make up✨

✨It’s all about the glow✨

✨Comment LINKS for shopping info✨

Here’s what I used to get that dewy glow in 2022✨

✨Trinny London BFF serum de-stress - tinted skincare formula, helps to reduce appearance of everyday stress on skin. Instantly plumped and radiate.
wear alone or layer for desired coverage.
Doesn’t settle into creases or pores! Great on mature skin🤍

✨Olivier Midy-Eclat Midy-Face oil, helps your skin and gives a beautiful glowy & dewy complexion. Also, Helps make up…not sink into pours.
Note product is pricy but, you use very little so it last a long time.

✨Charlotte Tilbury-Hollywood flawless filter in #3 fair pale
Gives you a youthful glow! This is a game changer in the glow department ✨✨✨

✨Charlotte Tilbury- Eyebrow set 3 products in one easy set!
-medium brown brow lift pencil, 
-legendary brow= micro precision tinted brow gel
-Brow fix =brow serum gel to keep brows in place!
Makes doing your eyebrows easy and fast✔️

✨Charlotte Tilbury- Filmstar Bronze & Glow
Contour and Highlight powder in light/medium/Clair-moven ✨
So easy to use✔️

Follow for Tips & Styling🖤

Watch stories for more life, shopping deals,  tips, recipes and Home⬆️⬆️⬆️

Have you tried any of My Make up favorites from 2022?

#trinnylondon #charlottetilburymakeup #facialoil #midlifewoman #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #midlifebeauty #beautytip #makeupproduct #agelessbeauty #fab50 #fab40
Way to wear Wednesday🖤 How to Style…. Styli Way to wear Wednesday🖤

 How to Style….
Styling a @spanx sheath dress 4 ways✔️

Casual- denim jacket,
Kicks, and belt bag✔️

Date night or Cocktail =  Knit blazer, @cecelianewyork booties, @chicos beaded bag and @frenchkandejewelry jewelry 

Brunch or Lunch with the Girls- long cardigan , tall over the knee boots, crossbody bag✔️

Work or meeting= Leather blazer @lovechicos , platform loafers,  @chloe tote

That #littleblackdresses can take you so many places✔️✔️✔️✔️

Comment LINKS for shopping details ✔️✔️

Hope I inspired a look you can copy🖤🖤🖤

Full blog post with more tips up on TODAYS blog✔️✔️✔️✔️

#midlifewomen #midlifestyle #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencers #workwear #workwearstyle #sheathdress #4way #waytostyle #spanxpartner #spanx #spanxdress
✨GRWM. Outfit of the day✨ I am so excited abo ✨GRWM. Outfit of the day✨

I am so excited about the NEW launch by @dg2fashions line only available at @hsn ✨

The quality, the fit and the details Diane Gilman puts into her pieces is so good! Impressed impressed✨♥️

You know I love little details and these pieces do not disappoint 🤍

Let’s talk fit…. Ladies everything is true to size, fits like a dream and is oh so soft! The jeans are like butter with a ton of stretch 🤍✨

✨Jeans aren’t being stocked until mid month on HSN, I’ll alert you when available ✨

I have another outfit I am going to share with you this week… that I adore equally 🤍✨🤍✨

Comment “Links”✨
To get shopping details in your inbox! 

Sharing full try-on in today’s stories⬆️⬆️⬆️ With links⬆️

Dm me any styling questions or if you have something you’d like me to style.

What is your go to outfit right now?

#newlaunch #dg2 #dianegilmanfashions #hsn #midlifestyle #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #midlifeinfluencer #affordablestyle #affordablefashion #agelessstyle #utahblogger #fashionreelscreator #midlifewomenrock #easytowear #topknots
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Like On Facebook

Copyright © 2023 Dear D'Arcy. Theme by: Pish and Posh Designs.
Accessibility Statement