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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


2018 Active Wear Trends That’ll Take you from the Studio to the Street

active wear

Senita Agility long sleeve

active wear

Senita fierce workout pants

sportswear

Senita easy cardigan active wear

active wear

Senita High waisted Capris

active wear

Senita High waisted capris…. I love the pocket detail & large enough to hold your phone! Brilliant!

workout /activewear

Senita keyhole tee…Great movement for the studio, yet stylish for streetwear!

sportswear /activewear

Senita Space between top….perfect for your favorite class & cute enough to dress up with a lace bralette and leather jeans

Love your Melon
Beanie smoked speckled pom pom beanie

knit beanie

Love your Melon
                                                                       natural beanie

headband

Love your Melon
knit headband

Knit Headband

Love your Melon
knit headband

rose gold and black

Misfit Shine 2 Fitness & Sleep Monitor 

 Hello Beautiful’s, 

Activewear is still strong and making big trends in 2018.  I am loving this brand Sentia 

 With life being busy and many liking the minimalist trend it’s nice to get multiple uses out of items in our closet. That doesn’t stop in active wear, ONE of the big trends in active wear is having piece’s that will take you from the studio to the street with ease.

It’s all in the detail’s….Cute cutouts, great fabrics that fit well yet have special details.  Sentia is a company owned by sister’s and ran by all woman, they understand what woman want and the attention to detail in their sportswear line shows. 

Leggings with mesh details add style yet breathable and add that Fashionable detail you can wear with a cute sweater perfect for the street. You can wear sneakers or your Ugg boots.  Cute cut out tee’s and mixed fabrics make a work out shirt perfect to pair with jeans. I’ve been living in my easy cardigan, just enough to keep me warm after a workout and cute enough to layered over my favorite rocker tee’s for running errands or heading to the movies.

Love your Melon

Knit beanies have been all the rage for a couple of years NOW. Who doesn’t love a super soft beanie or headband to keep your head warm or wear on a bad hair day! What I love even more then super soft beanie is a product that gives back. Love Your Melon worked to develop a beanie that is soft enough for children battling cancer. Fifty percent (50%) of profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to Love Your Melon’s nonprofit partners in the fight against pediatric cancer. Their nonprofit partners work in the field of pediatric oncology, fund cancer research initiatives and provide immediate support for families of children battling cancer. All of their products are made in the United States of America. 

Now taking that beanie from working out to the street comes with ease, their too cute to wear just to work out it! I have been wearing mine all Winter from outside work outs to Casual date nights. So soft you’ll want several colors.

Misfit Shine 2

Automatically tracks steps, distance, calories, and light and restful sleep

Vibration alerts for call and text notifications, movement reminders, and alarms

Smart button enabled to control connected household devices

Swim proof, anodized aluminum disc with multicolor LED progress display and time

Non-charging, replaceable battery last up to 6 months

Reflective band option features a sleek, reflective accent that reflects light in even the dimmest conditions – so you can stay safe and in style at all times.

I have been using this awesome fitness tracker for a couple of months now. I love it! I love keeping track of my daily steps, it helps keep me motivated if I haven’t moved enough that day to get up and walk. It’s easy to wear, looks fashionable and I find it interesting to see how I really sleep, with the sleep tracker and best of all I don’t have to charge it. What no charging?  Has a battery like a regular watch… Brilliant! 

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Did you catch our Segment on Fox13 The Place?

Here’s the Link incase you missed it.  Studio to Street

Have a great day! OX, D’Arcy

sportswear, studio to street

Fox13 The Place sportswear segment featuring, Senita, Misfit and love your melon

My model’s Katie Brown  & Britney Beus

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Fall Fashion Trends featuring Kut from the Kloth clothing brand

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Fashion Segment featuring Kut from the kloth clothing

cold shoulder top, connie jeans, embroidered jacket

leather jacket, flared sleeve top, embroidered jeans

bell sleeve top, embroidered jeans

suede jacket, printed floral top, Kut from kloth denim

duel printed top, Mia jeans

outfits fall fashion trends

Fall Fashion Trends 

Styling Cute Fall Trends with Kut from the Kloth Clothing brand. If you have been following me for awhile you know I am a huge fan of Kut from the Kloth. They make a jean body for every figure and their fit is amazing. If you haven’t tried Kut…. You really must. If you had and didn’t LOVE… You must go try on another body style because there is a body style that will fit and YOU will LOVE. 

Kut doesn’t just make denim… they make the cutest tops, jackets and dresses. The quality is Amazing washes up fabulous and has a classic timeless feel with current trends. I was very happy to do a whole fashion segment on just their brand as it’s one of my favorites. Here’s a peek at what’s coming for Fall…..Floral’s, embroidered , plaids, leather, suede and of course ALL kinds of denim and body styles.

Watch the segment on The Place on link below

Fox 13 fashion segment

I hope you will watch the segment & pick up some tips that will help you style your Fall fashion or shop a couple of these looks at Kut from the Kloth 

Have a great day! OX, D’Arcy

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8 essentials everyone needs for Summer!

must have summer bag bamboo bag by Cult gaia

jbl waterproof portable speaker

say hello sexy legs tinted glow

summer reading books

asst. sunglasses for summer

eminence powder sun screen and  Lush Eau Roma Water

It's all good lip balm Coconut

Hello Beautiful’s! Now that Summer has official kicked off, here is 8 of my essential items I feel every babe needs .

  1. A great Summer Bag = If you scroll through instagram, pintrest and blogs you’ll see this is Summer’s MUST have bag by Cult Gaia It’s in a middle price point, goes with every summer outfit you could dream up and you’ll get years of use out of this darling bamboo bag! Don’t wait to long because every website that has it sells out fast and puts you on a waiting list!  Chic Style has the Small version at a lower price, Cult Gaia has both but is pre order! I linked you to both!
  2. JBL= Portable Bluetooth & waterproof speaker. I am in love with this handy speaker! If you enjoy your tunes and want great sound this is your gadget! Enjoy tunes while you go paddle boarding, laying out, pool party, outdoor festivities!  I am so impressed with the quality of the music and that it’s water proof!  JBR
  3. Say Hello to Sexy Legs= Get that Sun kissed tan you have wanted without the sun! I was sent this set from the company to give it a try and asked to give my honest review and I love this Product! I loved it so much I put it here in my 8 essential’s! it gives a great glow that isn’t orange! I love the illuminate fluid, it’s a highlighter stick for the legs and even the collar bones:) If you love to look tan with out going in the sun grab this awesome product! Order here: Hello to sexy legs
  4. Summer reads= You always need a great read specially in the Summer… Here’s what on my list: Leave your Mark, Capture your Style, The career code, The Magnolia story, The Dry… All of them I purchased on Amazon My kindle is also full of fun reads! (i’ll share with you at a later time! 
  5. Shades= Not just any shades, cool summer shades in fun shapes! Summer’s the time to have fun and branch out, play with shapes and tinted lens! TIP: buy affordable & cheap shades to experiment with! (jumping into the lake with $300 sunglasses is no fun!) Save your expensive shades for driving, shopping and dining…You get the picture!
  6. Face Sun screen =Eminence powder spf 30 sun screen is a face saver! I purchased this from my dermatologist a couple of years ago and I have not used another product since. This is an amazing product! No oil, protects against the harsh sun while giving you a little powder coverage! AMAZING  purchase here and here
  7. Toner water= Eau Roma Water by Lush is a perfect refresher on a hot Summer day! Helps keep the skin hydrated and refreshed. I can’t sit outside with out it!
  8. Lip balm= It’s all good Coconut organic lip balm  is made with coconut oil and is twice the size of any lip balm you’ve ever owned! Helps hydrate your lips naturally with the taste of the tropics. Perfect for hot Summer day’s! Keep those lips kissable:)                                                                                                             Hope you guy’s try some of my Summer essentials! OX,D’Arcy                                                                                                                                                                                                                  As always, all views and opinions expressed are my own. I did have a collaboration with Say Hello to Sexy Legs!

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Hello Summer….Perfect Day to Head to Jamba Juice

Hello Summer tee, Jamba Juice watermelon smoothie

Watermelon, Poolside smoothie @ Jamba Juice

Hello Summer tee, Jamba Juice watermelon smoothie

Watermelon, Poolside smoothie @ Jamba Juice, Watermelon cooler bag by Bando

Watermelon, Poolside smoothie @ Jamba Juice watermelon bag by bando

Watermelon, Poolside smoothie @ Jamba Juice

Happy first day of Summer! The longest day of the year! I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t wait for Summer to arrive! We had one long Winter and Spring this Year!  Of course we had to start off with record heat waves across the country….The perfect time to head over to Jamba Juice and grab a refreshing and healthy smoothie. I was lucky enough to be treated along with my family to the 2 NEW Summer smoothies- Watermelon Breeze & Poolside Fit and let me tell you they are delicious!

Watermelon Breeze Smoothie = has Watermelon Juice, Strawberry, Pineapple, Raspberry Sherbet. The benefits of watermelon is Hydration, Skin Health and Vitamin A

Poolside Fit smoothie = Watermelon juice, Strawberry, Cucumber, Peach, Fresh Lemon juice plus a Collagen boost!  Perfect for  glowing skin and healthy joints.

I love a healthy alternative to ice cream in the Summer and Jamba Juice gives you nutrients on the go with only using real whole fruits and veggies yet fills the craving of Ice cream. My family always enjoys a trip to Jamba Juice! Hurry what are you waiting for….

Hope you had a great First Day of Summer! OX, D’Arcy

 

Outfit details= Hello Summer Tee Chic Style Utah (in shop only) $29.99 , Watermelon cooler bag by Bando $32, shorts freepeople old similar here, Red Tory Burch sandals, Gold Ball bangle, Sunglasses Tiffany older similar here

Note* This post is a collaboration with Jamba Juice and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

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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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—-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe— HACK I created the b —-Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe—
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I created the best & easy to make treat your family will love…

🥕Boxed cake mix
For the easiest Carrot Cake Cookie’s Topped with Cream Cheese frosting …

You’ll need:
1 box carrot cake mix
16oz jar of apple sauce
1 1/2 cups of flour (you want it to be able to stand in cookie scoop)  high altitude needs a touch more.
1tablespoon cinnamon 
1cup of shedders and chopped carrots
1/2 cup or cup of walnuts depending on how many nuts you like

Stir in ingredients cake mix apple sauce, mix, add in cinnamon, add flour stir, fold in carrots stir, fold in nuts 
(I like to reserve a small amount of carrots and nuts for top of cookie frosting . Bake at 350 for 12-15 min depending on oven

Cream cheese Frosting :
1 softened block cream cheese
1 softened cub of butter
1 tablespoon spoon of Vanilla 
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar 

Full recipe details up on my blog. 

#carrotcakecookies #cookierecipe
Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 5 —2 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 5

—2 month Update—

 1 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 4 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment!

#skincancerawareness #skincancer #melanoma
🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home. 🌿🌷Slide 🌿Simple Way’s I add Spring into our home.

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🌿Tell me something your going to try and add to your home this Spring below⬇️ 

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Easy Spring touches-spring in your home- ways to add spring
- bring the outside in
Cocktail and Chat With Suzanne and D’Arcy @crazyb Cocktail and Chat 
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@crazyblondelifeblog @darcyvandenberg

Join use for a little catch up, in the kitchen and sharing a few recipes, along with stories.

Check out Suzanne’s Asparagus recipe  on her blog… as Well as casserole recipes

D’Arcy has a carrot cake and a yummy casserole recipe on hers.
 
Blogs are linked in our bios and stories.

We get together and have a fun chat… Different topic every month. Sometime we talk recipes & food, fashion or home decor and sometimes Midlife issues or simply ask questions.

We love for you to join in the conversation…. Grab a coffee☕️ or cocktail 🍹and join us for a chat✔️

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Let’s grab a coffee and Stroll the Gardens @parkcitygardens 

The Perfect Spring fix & coffee date.

Pick up a few plants for your home or garden, gives you the feel of Spring & boosts your spirits 🌸🌿🌷

🌸🌷What’s your favorite Spring Flower?
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This little spit fire is 23🤍 I can’t believe how f This little spit fire is 23🤍
I can’t believe how fast time has flown by 🤍

It’s been so fun watching him grow from a  little pistol into this young man🤍and amazing New daddy. 

His determination, and strong will, made him a great athlete, while his tender heart  and sensitivity & caring has made him kind to others. He’s loyal, has a strong work ethic and a joy for adventure. 

He’s our boy that would want to save every kitten and brought us home our beloved Binx and Little Miss…

The pickiest eater ever, until about the age of 12, and  He wouldn’t try a burger until age 13! (Thank goodness that’s all changed) 😉

So many memories , yet doesn’t seem like it could already be 23 years! 
Proud of the man and watching him become a daddy has been one of our biggest joys🤍🤍

Happy 23rd 🎂🎉Hampton Steel we couldn’t love you more🤍🤍🤍

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If this is your Vibe…. Then follow for more! I lo If this is your Vibe….
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I love to romanticize everyday life… with beautiful Tablescapes, arranging flowers for our homes weekly arrangements (Friday ‘s sink full) Easy Entertaining ideas, Sharing Recipes & a few short cuts and tips along the way. 

Gardening, Reading, Antiquing and thrifting are my “Grandma” hobbies! 

 I also share my love of Fashion, my melanoma Cancer & midlife Journey…

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I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet I’m 54 here’s a few outfits from last week, I bet you can create from your closet✔️

🌿With my easy Outfit formulas per look, you can head to your closet with these outfit inspirations and create 8 outfits to get YOU through your week. 

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🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷 Tulip Baguette Bites A perfect 🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷
Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Spring time appetizer , you can make for Easter🌷🐰🥕🐣Or Mothers Day🌷

Recipe:
-French Baguette sliced
-Cherry tomatoes 
-Chives
-Basil leaves
-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use @boursincheese) 

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stems size, cut Basil into small leaves, cut tomatoes in 1/2, cut off tops to square up and cut little lines into the tomato to create the tulip ….

Assemble:
- spread cheese onto bread
- add two chive stems
-add basil leaves
-add 1 yellow 1 red cherry tomatoes 

Arrange on platter and serve.

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SAVE to  reference later. 

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I know I love a good SALE.. —6 Spring Tops— 50% I know I love a good SALE..

—6 Spring Tops—

50% off LOFT Tops… I grabbed a couple of these… Can you guess which ones came home with me?

Which is your favorite ? 1-2-3-4-5-6

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Cheers to the Weekend & Happy Spring🌷🐰🌿🍷 Long Wee Cheers to the Weekend & Happy Spring🌷🐰🌿🍷

Long Week… and lots of creating… here’s a little sneak peek at our Easter Tablescape💙🌿🐇

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Friday Fun…. Oldest Daughter… If you are one, the Friday Fun….

Oldest Daughter…
If you are one, then you know!

What are you in the siblings line up?

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8 Spring Dresses that look and feel like Tuckernuck with an affordable price tag mixed with a few Splurge worthy accessories…. That nobody would guess differently ✔️✔️

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That’s how you’re supporting my small business & I appreciate that you help me share what I love, and are apart of my tribe. 🤍🤍🤍

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Last week in 20 Photos… Everything from what I wa Last week in 20 Photos…

Everything from what I was working on at Home,for Easter, outfits I wore, content I am creating, flower arrangements made, Recipes I worked on and some entertaining sneak peeks…

Romanticizing your life and making daily life special is easy and it’s just in the details🎀☕️🤍

If it was linkable, it’s on my Liketoknowit 🤍 Links are in my bio⬆️

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The joys of being a grandparent! Yes, ours is the The joys of being a grandparent! Yes, ours is the cutest😂😂😂

We’re having our first little sleep over tonight ❤️❤️❤️

Wish us luck💋

Grandparent humor…..
Funny reels - family love- love of being a grandparent 

#granparents #parenthumor #familyfirst❤️ call me COCO
Remember to protect your peace…. For those that m Remember to protect your peace….

For those that maybe needed to hear this today 🤍🙏🏻

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23

 CORINTHIANS 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” – 1 Corinthians 15:33

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13-14

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7

Bible verses that bring peace!
#bibleversedaily #powerofprayer #protectyourpeace
Friday I’m in LOVE…. Spring outfit inspo … A litt Friday I’m in LOVE….

Spring outfit inspo … A little bit Preppy, A Pop of Pink & Perfect for lunch with a friend!

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#preppyfashion #poppink #fridayiminlove #midlifefashion #afforɗablefashion
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