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Recap of Last Weeks Instagram Talks & Outfits

That SMILE you get when you go to the DENTIST 😁🦷
I know I know, some of you dread the dentist! I am telling you if you visit @drallanthomas you won’t dread the dentist and you’ll leave with the best smile!
If you watch my Instagram stories you would have seen my whitening experience (saved in highlights) No more blue lights, they use the latest technology not painful and the sweetest & knowledgeable staff. I had my teeth cleaned & then whitened. This was my first time having my teeth professionally whitened as I am lucky to have pretty white teeth. Even still I wanted them bright white and sparkly since I have my photos taken so often. Like I have always said”a smile can make someone’s day so do it often!” (so I’ll blind them with mine! Goals🙌🏻)………@drallanthomas office specializes in cosmetics dentistry giving you the smile of your dreams🦷😁

This is how I do squats 😜💪🏻
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Playing with stripes and tied front pants is how it’s done🙌🏻
Warning… this is probably the only time you’ll see me doing squats 😜😜😜 Happy Wednesday babes😘 It #pioneerday today in Utah which means Holiday🎉🎉🎉 State Holiday which means day off and headed to the Lake with all my girlfriends! Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday ♥️🍹🚤
Enjoy your day😘😘😘 Outfit from Banana republic

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Hoping your Friday brings you cheer like a rainbow or like Friends laughter in a big pile of rainbow confetti! 🌈Although you have to watch out for my cute friend @chicover50 Shauna plays hard ball!!! Speaking of BALL go check out her cute stories to see what happened to her at last nights BALL game🎉🎉⚾️💍🌈🌈🌈♥️
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We have are own confetti happening over here today🎉🌈 Our oldest son @hudsonvandenberg Turns 23 TODAY! We had some fun celebrating last night with sushi & surfing on the lake! (see stories for fun photos) This am he’ll wake up to gifts and his favorite donuts and tonight we’ll celebrate with dinner and his favorite cake (Judy’s Chocolate Kahlua cake recipe on blog) 🍰🍩🍰🍩
I can’t tell you how proud I am of this boy of ours, it was like yesterday he was 3 & now 23! He’s such a delight, so smart a family lover and truly a good kid! We’re proud of the man he’s becoming and thankful we can call him ours♥️♥️♥️
Now… my gushing is over… I am off to bake😘

I’ll take HAPPY mail💌 any day!📬💌📬💌📬💌📬💌📬💌📬
When’s the last time you hand wrote a letter or card and sent it snail mail? For me… I still write hand written Thank you notes, Birthday & Holiday cards. I really feel it’s important and more meaningful then a text or email. It’s a lost art that truly should not be♥️ So for #tiptuesday Make someone’s day by mailing them a sweet note💌 even if it’s just a Miss you card😘
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If your in the Utah area head over to @lovelettersmuseum they provide a cute post card and a stamp for you💌 Note to mention all the beautiful ways to use words, letters and forgotten ways to write (aka Typewriter…kids didn’t even know how to put the paper in lol!)
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Outfit details…this season’s hottest trend the tied front pant @tjmaxx, shoes @picandpay, tank @rowanboutique, linen blazer @shoprachelzoe, jewelry old

IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE 🍹RIGHT?
One of the things I love about Summers is Outdoor living✔️☀️🍓🍹🍔🥗🧀🍉
Do you enjoy outside living? Have you created a space you love to go relax in, entertain or have a quiet date night in?
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I created this space to have a little of the inside brought out💛💛I adore black and white stripes and I think it pops with a touch of yellow and green! Tips for making your outdoor space inviting: throw pillows, a blanket for chilly nights, pots of flowers and plants, trays for serving and keeping things tidy. I love rugs to add color and define spaces, candles and lanterns for lighting (and keeping bugs away) I love some books or magazines to entice you to stay awhile 💛💛💛
Another big tip is if you furniture is mix & match spray paint it all 1 color to give it a cohesive look. It instantly makes it look more planned 😉

I hope you like the random recap of what happened over on last weeks Instagram. I know a lot of you had to DM me about missing a post on instagram because they only show 3% of our photos in our feeds. A trick to seeing people you follow posts: like the post and if you care to leave a comment do it! This will help their content stay in your feed. Another tip is watch their stories the more you interact with the people you follow allows instagram to know you want to see that person. Another big plus, engaging on Instagram really helps us bloggers do what we love and bring you content you want to see. If you want to see a weekly recap HERE on the blog leave a comment or DM me so I can continue to give you what you want to see!

Another plus to seeing a week in review is you get a taste of everything from fashion, items I am loving, interior tips or a space I love and things to do in Utah unless I was traveling.

Have a beautiful week! OX, D’Arcy

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How to Packing light for a quick trip and look chic! 8 tips you’ll use!

Packed and ready to go! Insta Style Book {Here} Heart Sunnies {Here}

Baggallini rolling tote and back pack! Outfit 1 { leggings, denim jacket, white sweater, converse, back pack, hair tie, carry on}

organizing & packing prep

Outfit 2 {Leopard dress, denim jacket, wedge sandal, jewelry}

Outfit 3 {Leopard dress, denim jacket, wedge sandal, jewelry} same as above with added jacket.

Outfit 4 {Leopard dress, white sweater, leggings, backpack, jewelry and converse }

Outfit5 {denim jacket, white sweater, white jeans, sunglasses, jewelry, carry on}

Outfit 6 {white jeans, bird top, wedges, jewelry}

Outfit 7 {white jeans, bird top, wedges, jewelry, carry on) Just added jacket.

organizing & packing prep

Hello Beautifuls!

Last week I introduced you to Baggallini luggage & bag company, I promised you some easy packing tips and 6-7 outfit looks with just a few pieces of clothing. Packing for a two day trip with my @baggallini rolling tote and back pack help make traveling easy and light. Here are 8 tips I hope you find useful.

Packing Tip #1: Find luggage that is easy to use, lightweight and stylish! Not only are these bags stylish, they are so functional. The tote is overflowing with compartments for a laptop, documents, clothing, cosmetics. I love everything can have a place with 3 zippered compartments! The matching Metro backpack lets you be hands free has multiple pockets & comes with a RFID wristlet which helps keep your information safe! ✈️

I love the black on black Cheetah print and the piece are so lightweight! 🧳 You know I love me some animal print.

I had a quick meeting✈️ last week and I stated I’d share my packing tips for creating easy outfits out of just a few pieces to make packing light! I don’t know about you but I love the ease of 1 carry on bag! I want to look put together and chic without the hassle of multiple luggage. Here’s 7 more of my favorite tips & the clothing pieces I used to create 7 looks with ease…

Packing Tip #2: I like to travel wearing a jacket that can be versatile, this give you more room in your bag! Packing tip #3: Pack items that can mix and match allowing you to pack less but create new looks! In the bag…Pj’s, toiletries, undergarments, laptop, tan wedges, white jeans, button up top, shirt dress, jewelry….all going with the pieces I am wearing…I can create 6-7 looks with these pieces!

Clothing Pieces: To create the 7 looks above.Denim Jacket {here} White Jeans {here} Leggings {here} Similar {here} White Sweater {here} Similar {here} Bird Top sold out Another Option{here} Leopard Dress {here} Similar {here} Another Option {here} Wedges Similar {here} Another option {here} Converse {here} Another Option {here} Pj’s similar {here}

Packing Tip #4: Use a divider toiletry bag {here} and purchase the travel size bottles of everything you regular use. Packing Tip #5: I love shoes and could pack a different pair for every outfit! Try to build your outfits out of pieces that work with just a couple types of shoes. This keeps your bags lighter and really does help to keep things simple. (In the Winter I try to wear my boots on plane and pack the lighter pair.) Packing Tip #6: Pack a tide stick & dryer sheet to keep your clothing smelling fresh and remove a spot. Packing Tip #7: I like to use little snack baggies to pack my necklaces in and keep tangle free. Packing Tip #8 Pack a variety of jewelry, some statement earrings, hoops, along with several rings, necklaces & bracelet piece’s that work together to give your outfits different looks. Jewelry is small and yet makes a big impact on finishing an outfit.

Shop my Travel and clothing favorites {here} I have created great mood boards with my favorite products you’ll love. I hope all my tips and outfit inspirations helped you for your next trip! Ox, D’Arcy

This post was collaborating with baggallini & may contain affiliate links and all opinions are my own.

Way’s to Wear a Scarf

I love wearing a little bandana as a necklace. It’s cute tied up on the neck as well! Bandana: sold out {similar Here}

A full scarf tied up into your top knot gives your top knot some extra pop. Scarf & scrunchie combo: Free People {Here} & {similar here}

Adding a scarf to a pony tail give a vintage vibe but also dresses up a plan outfit. Free People: {here} similar {here} fun hair accessories: {here}

A few of my favorite scarves i’ve been collecting! I’ve picked up at Free people, Target and Amazon. Shop: {Here} {Here} {Here}

Ribbon as a belt but could also be a scarf in its place and tied with a bow. This add softness to your denim and also gives a pop of texture and femininity. Jean: {Here}

Adding a scarf to your belt loop. Here I removed the scrunchie from the scarf and tied it to one belt loop! Free People scarf: {Here} Jeans: {here}

Add a scarf to your purse handle for a fun pop of pattern and added softness. Bag: SOLD OUT Similar {Here} Scarf: {Here} Earrings similar: {Here}

Adding a scarf to a pony tail can add color and dress up your pony. Free People: {here} Similar: {here}

Add a Hair scarf to your high pony tail doesn’t have to be for high school girls! You can wear this look at any age. My favorite hair accessories: {here}

Hello Beautifuls,

If you’ve been following along on my Instagram, you know I’ve been obsessed with scarves lately and even shared a video on ways to wear {Here}. I love that it is a big trend for Spring and happy to share ways you can add this fun little trend into your wardrobe. It’s a trend that every age can wear and incorporate into your wardrobe with out breaking the bank. I don’t know about you but I used to wear scarves and ribbons in my hair back in high school and yes that little thing called a scrunchie! I love it’s back but with a little extra something added.. a scarf! It makes for adding to your hairdos easy. If you don’t want to wear in your hair you can just take the scarf off. I love getting multiple uses out of something. Don’t you?

These scarves also make for great gifts. I give to all my February & March friends for their birthday’s with a pair of statement earrings and a lipstick! They loved! You can even hang one of a bottle of wine like my cute girlfriend did as a gift!

I hope some of my ways to wear this seasons scarf trend inspire you to try it out! If so tag me on social media, @darcyvandenberg I’d love to share how you’re wearing it with my following!

Have a happy weekend! OX, D’Arcy

Shop All my fun shopping boards full of my favorite things:{Here}

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Valentine Outfit Inspirations

Sweater: Victoria Secret Cashmere line (sold out), similar here. Pants: here. Shoes: similar here. Vest: similar Here Jacket Here Vest.

Tee: similar Here here, Pants: similar here, Shoes: similar here, Jacket: here

(this sweater has hearts all over it) Sweater: similar here, Pants: here, Shoe Clips: similar here, Leather Jacket: here

Sweater (sold out): similar here, Pants: here, Shoes: similar here

Sweater: (sold out)similar here, Pants: similar here, Shoes: similar here

Don’t love hearts? Or haven’t started your collection? Think pink, red, burgundy, leopard, anything in that color way can work to create a fun and festive outfit. You don’t have to have hearts or love written on it! Beanies: Here, Kiss shoes that are so darling: Here Sweaters I love but not shown: Here Here Here Here

A collection of jewelry perfect for the month of love and really everyday! Start your collection today... Bag:Lex and Sullivan, Red Tassel Earrings: similar here, Hot Pink Tassel: similar here, Ombre Pink Earrings: similar here, Heart Hoop Set of 2: here, Love You More Necklace: similar here, Heart Necklace: similar here, Giving Key Necklace: sold on there website , Love Necklace: similar here

Hello Beautifuls, its been a little while since I’ve posted a blog post and I am so sorry! If you follow my Instagram and my stories I explained my little creative funk. Winter sometimes puts me in the blues and then add teaching full time to the mix and it took all my time. I have finished my long term teaching position and and am ready to poor my heart and soul out here. I’ll have to share about my experience teaching here soon! If you want to hear about it let me know!

Valentine’s day is tomorrow and I have been sharing inspiration all over my Instagram for the last couple of weeks and several of you asked to see more everyday outfit inspirations. You ask, I give! 🙂 In this post I wanted to share several looks you could get inspiration from and hopefully copy with similar items you have in your closet. Remember if you don’t have the exact item you can use “like” items… Think graphic tee, sweater, cardigan, leather coat, black jeans etc. I linked items that were in stock and other items that I loved or are similar. (Thank you so much for shopping my links and supporting my blog it really means the world to me!)

I adore the month of February, the month of all things love. My hubbies birthday is first part of the month, then Valentines day and we end with our Anniversary. We have something to celebrate each week and it helps this Winter month to go by FAST. I also love hearts and all things pink and red so i’ve been collecting pieces of clothing, jewelry, and decor that work for the month of love for years! Every year I pick up a couple more things. Don’t worry if you don’t have a huge Valentine collection, just think Pink, red, sparkly and even a touch of leopard. Valentines doesn’t have to be fancy or dressy either (although I always love a chance to dress up), I found I don’t dress up for Valentines (I do for our Anniversary). I normally work and cook a fun festive dinner for my family so I need more everyday looks that are festive and fun. This was the first February teaching school and I wore a fun Valentine look everyday last week and the kids and other teachers loved it. (especially the little girls!) That made my last week of school more fun! One of the things I realized about teaching that kids are so observant and really do love all the Holiday festive clothes and jewelry! (thank goodness I had a bunch of Christmas things to wear for the month of December) If you want to check out my festive Holiday looks I wore they are on my Instagram feed. So after all that… that is the reason for my outfit inspirations! Everyday Valentine’s day looks you can wear day or night.

I hope you find inspiration in this post and if you have questions or an idea you want me to blog about please leave a comment. Have a beautiful Valentine’s Day OX, D’Arcy!

My picks from Amazon Fashion!

Some of my Favorite Amazon Fashion picks! Tried and true at a great value. These make for great Holiday outfits and a great gift as well.

Hello Beautiful’s!

I’ve reported on some of the Amazon fashion before {here} and I am telling you there is some great deals and some really good quality pieces. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and really happy with the prices. You can even buy Jcrew on here now! Say what?

I wanted to scour the fashion department and see what I could dig up for you! Some of these items you have to grab quick because it’s a fab deal and lower quantity. Some pieces are great for Holiday outfits and even great for gifts. Mostly I choose pieces you can wear everyday throughout the Holidays and Winter! I see myself wearing the buffalo plaid button up with leggings on a snowy day wrapping gifts!:)

Henley top at a steal! perfect to wear on a casual day or layer under your favorite sweater or jacket. $1.99 Yes… you read that correct..$1.99 size up! At this price you can grab a couple!
V-neck ruffle sweater – One of my favorite sweaters to wear with jeans or with a pretty skirt for the Holiday’s. $49.00 and true to size.
Soft Heart Shape Balls Hand Knit V-Neck Sweater Pullover-Hand knit and so easy to wear. Pair with jeans or dresses for a easy-going also elegant look. Such beautiful quality and a great classic piece to add to your wardrobe. True to size $75
Women’s Turn Down Collar Asymmetric Hem Plaids Wrap Coat– Perfect for the cooler weather and still looking Chic. I love the lines and great for adding color to simple jeans and tee. True to size and a great price $44.99
Heart elbow patches sweater– a Perfect gift and so fun to wear. I get so many compliments on mine. $22.99-30
At the time I went to post this top SOLD out in All 3 colors sorry!
Women’s Long Sleeve Bow Tie Ruffle Collar Lace Chiffon Blouse– What a deal at $18.99 and perfect for your Holiday outfits or for the office. I would even wear it with jeans and heals. Size up
Plaid & check button up top– This top is great to layer with legging and jeans, perfect for a casual day and a steal at $4.99 true to size or size up to wear larger and cozier with leggings! Makes a great gift for the person on your list that likes leggings or a cabin look!
Star knit sweater – Chicwish Women’s Comfy Casual Long Sleeve Shredded Stars Print Black and White Knit Top Pullover Sweater $43.00 Have you tried any fashion from amazon? How about your Holiday shopping are you just getting started or finished? Me? We’ll I have a light year this year. Our boys want 1 larger item and we’re traveling for the Holiday’s this year so my list really isn’t very large. This year we wanted to do things with our family verses purchasing a bunch of gifts for each other. I might miss wrapping the piles and piles of gifts I normally have surrounding the trees! I’ll keep you posted:) on that! Do you love wrapping? I think the gift of a beautiful package is just as important as whats inside….but thats just me.. I love to wrap! Make sure to follow my instagram, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ways to wrap over there and in my instastories. Happy Shopping beautiful’s! OX, D’Arcy

Ps: Stay tuned for My November favorites, December Bucket list and My Holiday entertaining, decorating and recipes all coming this month! What are you most excited for?

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Family Photo Christmas Cards

Hello Beautiful’s,

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Basic Invite to create our Family Photo Christmas card this year. I don’t know about you but I love receiving Photo cards this time of the year and seeing how everyones families have grown. Sending out Photo Christmas cards has always been our family tradition and I hope people enjoy getting them as much as we love sending & receiving them.

Working with Basic Invite was a joy to create. I loved the selection and the variety of shapes. Truly custom from picking the card and then making it your own from the shape, fonts, adding verbiage and picking the ink color, I loved metallic & shimmer was a choice as well. You even choose the envelope color (I love the peel and stick closer) and you can have them mail them for you if you wish. It’s a huge plus that they have a fast 5 day turn around and are a local Utah company. Are you sending out Holiday or Business cards this year? Give Basic Invite a try you won’t be disappointed!

Here are some of the option details that makes working with Basic Invite better then other card companies:

Almost Unlimited Colors – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what we feel sets us apart from almost any other online stationery company and is what we feel is our biggest draw.

Custom Samples – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as feel the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes – Basic Invite is just as colorful with our envelopes as we are with our invitations. Customers can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to their envelopes so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All of our envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed without licking a single one.

Address Capturing Service – Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Family Christmas card orders.

Foil – Foil holiday cards are available in gold, silver, and rose gold. Customers can choose flat or raised foil on all of Basic Invite’s foil designs.

Over 500 Christmas card and holiday card designs

Right now Basic Invite is offering 30% off with coupon code: holi30

You can find them @basicinvite on Facebook, instagram, Twitter, Pintrest

Thank you for following along with me and may you have a merry season! OX, D’Arcy

My Top Picks for Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday

Hello Beautiful’s,

I Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and that your ready for the start of the Holiday season! I wanted to share with you some of my favorite deals, codes and links for some of my favorite shopping sites for Black Friday, Shop Small business Saturday and cyber Monday! These deals are Hot and on valid for a short time so grab them quick! (Some of these companies I make a small commission when you shop my link and others I don’t I just wanted to share the deal! So thank you for your support!)

Kut from the Kloth =Today 30% off with code KUTBF and heres an extra $20.00 to use as well KUTCASH4397 * plus you get a FREE light up lip gloss with $100.00 purchase. I bought a pair of Diana grey cords total $29 yippie! SHOP Here
Victoria Emerson= My favorite wraps on SALE for 1 hour $12.99 Shop happy hour….After that it’s Buy one get one free… Using code PREVIEW I picked up a couple for girlfriend gifts and you should too! SHOP Here
The Bagtique= VIP 25% off everything code VIPBFW Storewide and no exclusions! The place to shop for fun bags, accessories and fun pen sets. I got this great silver bag perfect for the Holidays. I also grabbed some earrings & pen sets for a couple of gifts. SHOP here
Shopbop= up to 25%off full price items and up to 75% off sale items and 15% off orders of $200 20% off orders of $500 and 25% off orders $800 with Code MORE18. I bought this cute sweater and some great gifts head over for a great collection of clothing, bags, shoes and accessories. SHOP here
Buxom=25% off the total site code AFFBF18 ! Great gifts and fun stocking stuffers! Really who doesn’t love make up and fun packaging! SHOP here
Nordstrom= They have a SCORE up to 60% off ending Monday! I love Nordstrom and found a ton of great gifts for my boys and hubby plus a couple little things for my up coming trip! SHOP here
BareMinerals =The Stars Align: 20% Off $100+ Use code: SHINE. Valid 11/19-11/24 at . BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE: Solar Spectrum 10-piece full-size face collection for only $49. A $183 value. While supplies last. Valid 11/22-11/23 . 1 DAY ONLY PRECIOUS METALS: Cream Metal Eyeshadow trio for only $25. A $51 value. While supplies last. Valid 11/24 CYBER MONDAY EXCLUSIVE: Enjoy 25% off your purchase plus Free Standard Shipping on every order with promo code CYBER2018. Plus Receive a full-size bronzer & highlighter palette ($34 value) with $75 purchase. Valid 11/25-11/26 Full-size BRILLIANT FUTURE Age Defense & Renew Serum ($55 value) is on us when you spend $75. Valid 11/27-11/28 FREE SHIPPING SITEWIDE For a limited time, enjoy Free Standard Shipping with code HOLIDAYSHIP. Valid 11/27-12/16 SHOP here bareMinerals.com.
Hunter boots= 30% off entire site. Who doesn’t want a cute new pair of boots for Christmas? I do! SHOP Here
Dolce Vita= 30% off entire site Code BLKFRI30. Well because you know how much I love shoes! Go grab your self a pair. SHOP here Shop Small Saturday being a former small business owner I know how important this is and I can’t wait to get out and shop some of my favorite small businesses! Here is some of my favorite small businesses and if your not local most of them have a website. These are not sponsored in any way just some great little shop I frequent. Emie James 30% off your favorite item Home decor & flowers, Simply Eden Soap Free gifts and different levels of shopping soaps and gifts, Rowan Boutique 25% off online purchase clothing boutique, James Ascher Clothing boutique Buy 1 reg priced item Get 2 items @30% off, The Treasure Basket 10% off All Christmas. Please get out and shop Small Tomorrow, these business owners work really hard and love what they do and without brick and mortar shops our communities would not be as strong. They giveback and support community events and charities. Without supporting them they cannot do the things that make the special. Cyber Monday Most of the deals above are going through Monday but I’ll check back in with more updates and list some other specials as they pop up! So stay tuned. I hope you enjoy some of my Favorite sales grab some great deals and check out some of my favorite Small boutiques! Also I am trying to decide how I want to decorate our home for the Holiday’s so head over to my instastory and Vote…. Red & black or Winter wonderland gold & silver! OX,D’Arcy

October Favorites

October Favorites!

I am a little late to the game on posting October Favorites! But better late than never right? October was a crazy month and It’s one of my favorite months too! (maybe because it’s my birthday month?) Anyway posting a monthly round up of my favorite things from that month featuring anything I loved, from fashion to podcast I am listening to. On Instagram it has been a popular posts of mine so I thought I would share a more detailed favorites from the month here on the blog! This will be a NEW monthly post (hopefully closer to the end of the month)! This will feature any random things I loved through out the month including products I used up! October brought us all the Fall feels with cooler temperatures and pumpkin spice starting to make its way into everything! So here is what made its way into my heart, home and body this last October!

October Favorite: Fall Fashion

One of my favorite things is dressing for fall! I love the layers and finding fun pieces. This jacket I found last year at Nordstrom rack and am linking a (similar one DEAL Here and Here) pants and sweater are linked in photo below.

all black outfit, fall outfit, fall vibes, photos,

Fall leaves are gorgeous this time of the year and perfect for stunning photos! Loving all the Fall vibes. Outfit details: Sweater {here} {similar here} black jeans {similar here} Another October Favorite: over the knee boots {similar here and Here}

On my Instagram I shared this post with my feelings on aging, read it here. October is my birthday month and I always enjoy the beauty of Fall and the feelings you get from the cooler temperatures and color change. Outfit details: Duster {similar here and here}, distressed jeans {similar here and here}, tee shirt {here}, and another one I love {here}, plus a killer deal {here}. Let’s not forget these supper cute booties {here}, October favorite for Sure! My leopard cardigan made the cut as well for a October favorite {here}, and this Sweatshirt {here}, plus these pj’s {here}.

October Favorite Books

One of the books I read Wildchild is my months fav! I couldn’t put it down! Here are a couple more books I read: Good, Better, Best by Sue McCarthy, Audacious by Beth Moore and The Participation Game by Norty Cohen. I love to read and I love a real book to hold, not a fan of my kindle except for travel. How about you? I normally don’t get 4 books done in 1 month either but being a teacher you read when the kids do! I enjoyed each book and was excited to learn business techniques, more about faith and a book for the joy of reading and taking you somewhere different with a story line you could relate too. What are you reading? On my nightstand right now is Joanna Gaines book (I have had since she released it! Maybe a year or two?) In my school bag is The Career Code.

A book about the photographer, model and magazine world. Was such a fun read I couldn’t put it down!
A quote from the book Wildchild that I loved and couldn’t have said better! ” Style makes you different, fashion makes you the same!”

October Favorite Products

I used up, well maybe my hubby helped a little! Wink wink! Loreal Revitalift Intensive Overnight Mask: wear in the evening after cleaning face. really moisturizes but feels really thick. Glo Hydra Radiance Moisturizer: daily moisturizer that makes your skin really glow, almost dewy, I would purchase again. Hyaluronic Acid Anti Aging Serum: Use after your toner & helps even skin tone and tighten skin, I think my skin looked clearer (not that I have any kind of acne) just fresh looking. Revision Skincare Retinol Complete: use this at night only and after serum, I used around my eyes and smile lines. I feel like it helped reduce the lines. I think it’s a smart product to use in your late 30’s to 60’s. If you have been following you know how important skin care is to me and that I am always trying new products out to see what works and what doesn’t. I try to share my results with you over on Instastories and every so often I’ll do a beauty routine or round up over here on the blog. Please let me know on what social platform you want me to post results?

New here? I am 47 and nobody ever guesses my age:) some of that I can thank my mom… The other is because of my skin care routine. I do a face mask twice a week (used to be once a week until I learned 4-5 months ago you should do two a week! I use a cleanser, everyday and a scrub maybe 3 times a week, I do use a toner, then a serum, retinol is new to my routine and only at night and I finish with a moisturizer. At least one night a week I sleep with vaseline all over my face because Utah is so dry! I am sharing this with you so you can understand my routine and know I try a product out for the whole month sometimes two before I share it. I want you to know I support products I love and I am not always sponsored by the product. What’s your favorite product? Will you be trying one of my October favorites? Please let me know below!

October brings the most beautiful sunrises. This photo was on my morning drive alongside the lake.

October Favorite Podcasts

I am listening to and can’t get enough… I don’t even listen to music in the car anymore!

Favorites List:

The Influencer Pod: Cast if your an influencer or in any kind or marketing its a must!
Joel Osteen: Christian.
Style Collective: Great if you’re self employed.
Wit & Wisdom: Also great if you’re self employed.
Pop Fashion: You guessed it Fashion based.

My October Favorite Random Things

This month I adored this lipstick (here), my favorite blanket to snuggle up with (here), and my favorite seasonal mug (here), both I used to snuggle up and watch Hocus Pocus at least 25 times during the month of October! My favorite NEW TV shows: God Friended Me and A Million Little Things!

And now the really good stuff! Fall means comfort food, homemade soups, mac and cheese, chicken pot pie and yummy pastas! Here’s my easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe (here) and I will continue to share our families favorite dishes with you since its some of my most engaged posts. Below is my oldest son Hudson’s easy Spicy Rigatoni Recipe! Your gonna love it, and it’s so very easy!

My Sons Easy Spicy Rigatoni Recipe:
For a quick and easy throw together meal that feels like you slaved in the kitchen. You’ll love this Spicy Rigatoni Recipe. Our family loves Buca di Beppos Spicy Chicken Rigatoni. One day Hudson my oldest decided he was going to recreate it, in a fast college student way! He did and it is really yummy.

You’ll Need:

1 box rigatoni Our Favorite HERE

1 16 oz jar of your Favorite Marinara sauce (we like garlic and basil) It’s WHOLE30 HERE

1 16 oz jar of your favorite Alfredo sauce but your only using about 10 oz (we like this one HERE)

1 half pint heavy whipping cream using 1/2 off the container (we like this one HERE)

1 small bag of frozen peas

2 tablespoons of fresh minced garlic

1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper HERE

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup parmesan cheese to top off HERE

Optional Add Ins: 3 Grilled chicken breast cut thin and pan fried or grilled.

In a large pan bring to boil water for pasta and follow direction on box. In a medium sauce pan pour in jar of Marinara sauce, add about 10-12 oz of the Alfredo sauce and 1/2 the container of the cream let simmer and add in all the seasonings. Don’t add peas to sauce until very end (about 1 min to sauce) right before you drain pasta and are ready to dish up, you want the peas to be warm but still have a little crunch. Plate pasta, cover in sauce and top with parmesan! So good and dinner in less then 20 minutes! Serve with a salad and garlic bread!

My favorite pasta serving bowl (HERE) and the best strainer (HERE)

Did you do anything from my Fall bucket list HERE?

I hope you had a beautiful October and enjoyed my list of my favorite October things! I also hope you try a couple of them maybe this November. I can’t believe it’s already the 2nd week in November and I have some exciting things planned for the blog. I love November and the reminder of all the things we should be grateful for. I will be sharing my gratitude list, easy way’s to give back and some fun shopping guides for the up coming Holiday season. I will also post shopping guides for my Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday picks along with Holiday outfits, a couple of our favorite Holiday recipes and of course my Thanksgiving table scape and peeks at some Holiday decor! So stay tuned as I have exciting things to share! Have a beautiful week! OX, D’Arcy

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Leopard Trend and My Picks You Don’t Want to Miss!

Leopard Button-Up Top {here} H&M deal $29.99 Black Jeans {here} Black Scarf {similar here} Boots {similar here} Belt {here}

fall photo shoot in Little cotton wood canyon

Outfit details below! This look would be cute with a black top or even a denim button up and black pants.

lace dress {here & similar here} leopard clutch {similar here and here} heals {similar here}

Leopard Trend: Leopard prints are everywhere for Fall and one of the best ways to elevate your everyday style. I have always had leopard print in my wardrobe. It’s a pattern that you can have fun with and a little touch can add interest & playfulness to your outfit. Animal prints have long been a wardrobe staple for stylish woman, but get ready to see this trend really take off.

I love that this year it is a huge trend and showing up in a BIG way from jackets to handbags. You really can’t go wrong with adding a little bit of leopard to your wardrobe. I like to think of leopard as a neutral and it is a print that never really goes out of style… You can mix it with patterns and have fun with it! It’s not just a pattern to wear with black or brown, mix it up, play with the print, try it with a plaid, denim and even lace like I have shown. Go ahead, give leopard a try!

Enjoy your week and remember, if you need outfit advice or help with a outfit leave a comment below and all be happy to help you out! OX, D’Arcy.

PS: Do you love leopard print?

Here are some of my favorite way’s to play with this on trend print & some of my favorite pieces to purchase:

Leopard Cardigan {here} {similar here} Plaid Top {similar here} Jeans {similar here} Booties Old {similar here} Arm Candy {similar here}

Olive Coat { similar here} Striped Top {similar here} Leopard Clutch {similar here} Jeans {similar here} Shoes {similar here}

Leopard Jacket old {similar here} Gingham Top old {similar here} Jeans {here} Louis Vuitton bag Retired {similar here} Booties {here}

I will be wearing these alot! Brit : Ultra chic & versatile zippered ankle bootie by Pic & Pay {here}

I can’t get enough leopard this Fall and these earrings are so lightweight you won’t want to stop wearing them! By James Ascher

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Fall Bucket List 12 Must Do Fall Activities

white kitchen, marble, super white quartzite counter tops

Bath and Body Works Fall candle collection, my favorite is leaves. Costco Fall flowers & candy corn make it feel like fall! My shirt is by Trunk old, similar here & here.

Hello Beautiful’s! You know how much I love Fall (it’s going to be my Birthday month!) and how much I love to do & enjoy all things Fall! So I thought it would be fun to do a Fall bucket list to share with you, since you loved my Winter bucket list last year (If you missed that check it out here!). I hope it inspires you to get in the spirt of the season and check a couple things off the list as well! OX

PUMPKIN PATCH – Well of course, an annual event around year! Even if my kids are big and over it! I still drag them out for a family day (normally it’s bribed with food). I always have a large assortment of pumpkins on our porch, steps and entryway. So this is a great time to have everyone pick a verity and help decorate!
HAUNTED HOUSE– A perfect date with the family, my boys will be really into this! I haven’t been to one since high school, so wish me luck!
A day in front of a fire with a cozy blanket, a cup of tea, a candle burning and a great book!
Go on an OUTDOOR HIKE, where the colors are stunning and the air is crisp!
Go to a COLLAGE FOOTBALL game! We have to go support Auston Tesch #53 for Weber state at least once a year! It’s always fun and last year my mom was here to go support him too!
Take a FALL DRIVE where the leaves are in full glory. I love grabbing a warm drink and taking a drive with my hubby to see the color’s. It’s fun to grab a meal out and make it a date. When we lived in California, we would go with the entire family,(my mom & my sister) to Oak Glen and pick apples, boy do I miss those days.
Make a HOMEMADE PIE, I haven’t made a pie from scratch in a few years. I used to love making apple pies, when we had so many apple trees in California! (I need to plant a couple apple trees)
JUMP INTO A PILE OF LEAVES and get a cute picture! I will wait for my boys to rake all the leaves up! hehe
Make a big POT OF CHILI (my veggie chili recipe is below) and watch Hocus Pocus! I mean what is fall without watching Hocus Pocus at least 10 times!
Create a FALL WARDROBE CAPSULE, these wardrobe capsules have been all the rage, (have you heard of them?) with fall being most peoples favorite time to shop, it’s a great time to create one for you. Help yourself to get inspiration and pick out classic pieces to build your wardrobe for Fall.
Spend the WEEKEND with GIRLFRIENDS in PJ’S watching HALLMARK MOVIES. Of course we’ll do face mask, drink wine and eat all kinds of yummy food! Who’s ready for a sleep over?
Enjoy a FIRE ON THE DECK making s’mores, under cozy blankets enjoying the crisp fall air! I will be decorating my back deck for fall this year! Unfortunately it’s a short season here in Utah, So I have never decorated the back deck for fall. This year we are going too spend more time wrapped in blankets enjoying the crisp air.

Corn Maze Fun: Outfit details- Cardigan old: similar here & here, Black tee Here, Shoes similar here, Camo moto pants, Old: Similar here and here here

Louis Vuitton, fall nails, purchase color here and Starbucks. Three of my favorite things!

My Easy Veggie Chili Recipe: (slow cooker) So easy you’ll make it a ton!

1 large can of chili beans and sauce

1 can each of pinto, kidney, red beans drained and rinsed

1 large can of tomato sauce

1 can of crushed tomatoes

1 cup of water

1 each of a red, yellow, green bell peppers, washed and chopped

1 large onion chopped and browned

4 cloves of garlic chopped browned

1 tablespoon of butter (for browning onion and garlic)

1 tablespoon of chili powder

1 tablespoon of onion salt

1 tablespoon of kitchen bouquet (browning seasoning)

1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

crushed red pepper seasoning to taste

shredded cheese (for topping)

Brown the onions and garlic in the butter, then add everything (except cheese) into the crockpot on low in the morning and come home to a yummy meal! You can brown turkey or meat of choice with a chili seasoning packet and add that, but you’ll need another can of tomato sauce. Serve with corn bread, fritos or soda crackers!

Extra toppings optional: sour cream, green onions, hot sauce I hope you try it and let me know what you think. It’s a family favorite around here!

As promised I shared ALL the weekend sales on my instagram stories under Shopping!

I picked some of my favorite things and shared the deals, so go check them out!

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time out of your day to spend a little bit of time with me. If you have any question, please remember to leave a comment. I love helping my friends out! OX, D’Arcy

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