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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I am sure you are in full Holiday mode! We’ve finished with Thanksgiving and have almost wrapped up all the crazy good sales.

It’s time to deck the halls, create Holiday menus, and start thinking about what we’ll wear this Holiday season.  Today, I have a Fashion Fix Segment on ABC Good Things Utah. Stream from Anywhere HERE around 10:00 am Mnt. 

I Linked the Taped show HERE ! 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

What I wore on the Show.

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For today’s show, I created a Holiday wardrobe Capsule with Chico’s to ease you through the Holiday season. Everything you need to create Holiday looks, from Shopping in style, lunch with the girls, cookie exchange, cocktail party, Company party, Holiday entertaining, and even Chic loungewear. 

 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Why a wardrobe capsule works:

Having a collection of clothing that works together, yet has a couple of essential/wardrobe builders as the base of the capsule, helps you get dressed quickly. Each piece mixes and Matches with other pieces to create several different looks. 

 

What is a wardrobe Capsule:

A regular Wardrobe Capsule is key pieces or what I like to call classic pieces to build your wardrobe!

(More on that HERE)

I wanted to create a Holiday Wardrobe Capsule to help those who have a lot to do and things to attend this season but take the stress of “What to wear away!”  

 

About the Chico’s Holiday Collections: 

 Chicos Holiday collection this year is more than Sequins, bling, and Velvet that we associate with the Holiday. It’s also dressed up denim, beautiful cashmere blends, and some new colorways besides the traditional Red, green and black.

Although there are several traditional textures and colors, we’re also seeing Teals, Aquas, and even shades of rich Carmel and elegant winter whites. Teal and Aqua are showing up at many stores this season for decorating and wardrobes. All of these colors mix well together. Which makes creating a Holiday look easier. 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos
Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Pieces 

These are festive & Holiday pieces I chose to help you create Looks you’ll wear all season & even Winter:

Dark Denim Cuff jeans with rhinestone detail in shades of Teal & Aqua

Teal top ruffle detail

Sequins Leggings

White cashmere sweater with Silver Rhinestone details

Cashmere Tunic 

Cashmere Joggers 3 colors  Ivory, Carmel, Teal

Satin Ball chain collar shirt in Iced Jade

Pearl embellished cardigan

Coated  gold Gator Ankle jeans

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Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Wardrobe BASIC pieces from the Holiday collection

These are more essential pieces to help build your wardrobe. These pieces are great wardrobe builders and a little more classic, yet you could wear them for years. I strongly suggest having these pieces in your wardrobe and work for every day, Yet they can easily be dressed up.

Cashmere Lounge suit-Perfect for looking chic while prepping for the Holiday, running Errands, simple home get-togethers, or even Holiday travel. Great for Mix & match

Wear a sweater with your favorite jeans, or dress up with slacks. Wear joggers with a white button-up & faux leather vest. 

Black coated slim denim-Is a classic fit and can be worn with a basic sweater or graphic tee. 

TIP: for Holiday, pair with a festive Top or sequins sweater, add heels, and an instant Holiday look.  Think Cocktails, date night, work party

Faux Leather quilted vest– Leather always “ups” the design element and dresses up a look.

TIP: Wear over a basic button-up and jeans, and pair over a sweater or shirt dress looks great as a “3rd” piece over most basic outfit combos.

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

White Button-up with ruffle collar: This darling top takes a classic button-up up a notch! The ruffle collar detail makes it perfect for the holidays, adding a touch of romance, but still perfect to wear all year round!

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

A black long-shirt dress is perfect to wear as a dress or a duster year-round. Use the belt as a bow to dress it for the Holidays!

No iron button-ups– classic wardrobe builder and grab in this year’s festive color to wear for the Holidays!

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Tweed jacket with Faux leather trim

Embellished Patchwork jeans

 Joggers- Zenergy Cozy Scuba pant 

White poplin Ruffle neck Tunic

V-neck tee with sparkle neckline 

Girlfriend high cuff crops 

Zenergy Relaxed fit v-neck tunic

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Jewelry and shoes

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A few great Gift Ideas 

Corkcicle Canteen

Corkcicle flute

Cashmere wrap– perfect for Travel too

Cashmere-Wrap color blocked -Normally $89, now $29

Earring gift set 

Beautiful Holiday Ornaments 

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What are you looking for this Holiday season? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

 

Sunday Dinner Recipe🍽️

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

 

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner, A Dutch Classic dinner that your family will love! This takes up the regular chicken dinner notch.

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner
Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner
Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner
Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner
Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

A Dutch Dish:

Chicken Schnitzel with Homemade mashed potatoes and baby peas! Served with or without gravy! One of  The Vandenberg’s favorite dinners and makes a perfect Sunday dinner! This Chicken is so good you won’t want to eat Chicken any other way😉

I know some of you are going to comment… Schnitzel is a German dish…yes, it is with pork! The Dutch created the twist with Chicken 😉 My hubby’s family has been making it for years, which is one of our family’s FAVORITES.

So, pull out some chicken breast and make this yummy Sunday dinner❤️

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner
Chicken Schnitzel Recipe for Sunday Dinner

 

Recipe: 

-4 Chicken breast (pounded out thin)

-3 eggs (whipped) add salt pepper

-Bread crumbs (about two cups) 

We like Italian by Progresso  (a tip I add a tablespoon of garlic salt & onion powder)

-Butter- to fry Chicken in, about 1/2 cube per side…

Pound out chicken breast (thin). TIP: (cover in Saran Wrap) to avoid splattering ✔️ crack eggs and whip with a fork in a bowl. Add bread crumbs and seasoning to a separate bowl—dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs. Heat the skillet, add 1/2 cube of butter, and let it melt. Add Chicken, flip when golden brown, and add the rest of the butter… done when both sides are golden brown.

Serve with Homemade mashed potatoes, baby peas, and gravy.

 

Let me know if you try this recipe in the comments. What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

Hello Pretty ladies, 

It’s November, and that means the Holiday countdown begins. The search for Holiday outfits and party attire will be in full swing. Avara dropped their Holiday collection, which has so many cute pieces you’ll wear all season long. I ordered a few parts, and they’re not here yet, but I wanted to share my picks with you before they sold out. Great pieces you can mix and match the whole Holiday season—style with slacks, skirts, faux leather, and even casual with jeans.

Make sure to SAVE 15% off by using the code DARCY15 for 15% off your total. You can Shop their entire site HERE.

 

 

Pieces To Wear This Holiday Season From Avara

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Exclusive to Avara

Some of these pieces are exclusive to Avara Holiday. Which means you’ll only find it on their site. Below are a few of those pieces.

The Joy Sweater – This Avara Exclusive brings joy and cheers to welcome the holidays! Joy Sweater is made of a soft, lightweight knit fabrication with puff sleeves and an adorable rhinestone embellished bow. $64

The Noel Sweater-Your holiday style just got better with this Avara Exclusive! Noel Sweater is a soft, lightweight knit fabrication with embroidered silver sequins among a trio of shimmering bows completed with long puff sleeves. This festive look is perfect for gift exchanges and holiday parties, sipping champagne with your loved ones. Pair with a fun maxi skirt or black pants, and complete with rhinestone strappy heels. $74

Cheers sweater-Celebrate with our cheerful “Cheers” Sweatshirt in White! With gold tinsel lettering and an oversized fit, shine bright like a disco ball and stay cozy. I love how this sweater can be worn for numerous occasions you have on the calendar. Keep the look elevated with a metallic maxi skirt, or dress it in denim.$68

Dresses Perfect for the Season

Tasha Dress– SELLING FAST Shine is bright like a disco ball! Tasha Dress is one to swoon over this season for the bold silver sequins, balloon sleeves, and delicate wrap skirt. Perfect for Christmas and NYE parties to a cocktail hour under the stars, this dress will outshine at any event. Keep the silver theme with rhinestone heels, drop earrings, and a mini bag to complete the look. $164

Elana dress-This look is calling your name! Elena Dress in Crimson is made of a smooth, mid-weight fabrication with layered ruffle sleeves and the sweetest asymmetrical ruffle hem. This classic, figure-flattering look is perfect for dressier occasions and the holiday season. Pair with neutral strappy heels and complete with a statement bag for a graceful and chic look. $72

Elodia Dress-Elodia Dress is made of a lustrous sheen fabrication in a gorgeous metallic silver that’ll make you shine bright. This strapless, halter neck is one to turn heads while the relaxed silhouette flows perfectly on the dance floor. Style with strappy heels and drop earrings for a show-stopping look! $74

Finish off the looks

Angelina Flats-Angelina Flats in Red bride elegance with ease in a mule style with a pointed toe and oversized rhinestone embellished bow. Dazzle and shine during the holidays and pair with velvet pants or a show-stopping mini dress. It also comes in Black. $44

Aliyah Cuff– Aliyah Cuff Bracelet in Gold gives the perfect stacked look to add to your night-out ensemble. From holiday parties to celebrating with champagne, this accessory provides glitz and glam to any look. It also comes in Silver. $22

 

Have you started Holiday shopping? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook. 

 

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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

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October Best Sellers Make For Great Gifts

October Best Sellers Make For Great Gifts

October Best Sellers Make For Great Gifts

Hello pretty ladies,

Happy Halloween! I hope you had a great weekend. I can’t believe how fast October flew by. Thinking that was the fastest month ever! How about you? That means Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and Christmas is 8 weeks away. I love this time of the year; it goes way too fast. I wish there was a way to slow it down and savor all the little moments even longer. Don’t you?

I have found you like a recap of what sold best in the month, as these are the items you love and purchase that make them Best Sellers. The monthly best sellers would make great gifts this time of the year. Items you love make for great gifts to check off people on your list, wouldn’t you agree? A couple of these best-sellers are on sale and would be cute to wear on Thanksgiving.

October Best Sellers Make For Great Gifts

October Best Sellers Make For Great Gifts

 

Ysl Lipstick– Yves Saint Laurent’s Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm at Sephora. This medium-coverage lipstick has a high-shine, balm-like texture that conditions the lips.

New Balance sneakers–With an angular reworking of the tried-and-true wedge silhouette, outsize, asymmetrically applied ‘N’ branding, and wraparound, trail-inspired lug outsole, the 327 provides nothing less than a complete re-imagination of our running heritage.

Houndstooth Buttery soft throw–

The Styled Collection is the Perfect Buttery Soft Blanket with reversible colors! Material: 100% Microfiber Polyester Size: 50″ x 70″

Social Thread Sweater-

Chelsea boot–  

DV BY DOLCE VITA DV by Dolce Vita Jetta Bootie. A lugged sole brings structure to this pair of booties lofted by a platform heel.

Barefoot Dream Cardigan–

Cozy Chic Lite Circle Cardigan. A soft and lightweight knit enriches the comfort of a long lounge cardi that keeps you cozy around the house or out on errands.

Laneige Lip mask –

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask – Berry

Social Threads–

Vegan leather hobo bag. Comes with an additional detachable insert bag that can be worn on its own as a cross-body bag with one of our bag straps

Chico’s Bracelet–

Gold-toned cuff bracelet by Chico’s on Sale

 

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What are you looking for this Holiday season? What would you love a gift guide of? Do you  I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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

 

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Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Hello Pretty ladies, 

Today, I am doing a quick blog post with a great gift Idea. Cabana Life, Sweatshirt, shorts, and tumbler. Perfect For Gift Giving, SPF clothing is an excellent gift for your loved ones who love to be outdoors. As a person who has dealt with skin cancer, I adore Cabana Life and its spf50 clothing line. So I thought I would share with you A couple of my favorite Cabana Life casual pieces you can wear year-round. Perfect for a cocktail on the deck, a walk, travel, or running errands. These pieces would be great for your outdoor lover. I am also Sharing some of my favorite pieces on SALE In the  70% off Warehouse Sale that started today!

 

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Casual Cabana Life Perfect For Gift Giving

Cocktails and Cabana Sweatshirt- Get cozy in Cabana Life! Introducing our limited-edition Cocktails & Cabana hooded sweatshirts featuring a comfy UPF 50+ fabric to take you from every day to vacay in style. 

Microfiber Swim Shorts–These twill shorts are sun protective, super soft, and excellent for your sunny activities. They are short and breezy, with the perfect amount of movement. The ideal complement to a fitted rashguard or an airy tunic, wear these everywhere.

Cabana Life Tumbler–Take the #cabanalifestyle with you from every day to vacay with our limited-edition Cabana Life x Corkcicle 16 oz. Tumbler! Crafted from stainless steel with proprietary triple insulation, it keeps contents cold and refreshing for 9+ hours and hot for 3.

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The Cabana Life Warehouse sale Started TODAY!

I am sharing some pieces that are on Sale at fabulous prices! These would also make for great gifts.

Shop Cabana Life and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

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Have you started your Holiday shopping? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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Sweater Weather 11 Trending Styles

Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles

Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles

Hello Pretty Ladies,

It’s officially Sweater weather, and I am all for it. I have a “Fashion Fix” Tv segment Today, Tuesday 18th, at 10:30 on ABC Good Things Utah. Stream it live from anywhere Here. I will share the segment after it airs Here. So if you can’t watch it live, you’ll still be able to view the show.

With all the different styles of jeans on trend this season, I thought it would be fun to share with you the types of sweaters that are trending because of the jean styles, as well as some great sweaters for the Holidays and how you can style them. 

I headed to Station Park in Farmington, Ut. To shop this year’s sweater trends. Hitting, Nordstrom Rack, H&M, Evereve, Bohme, and Alter’d State. 

Fair Isle
Cropped
Tunic

Here’s what I purchased:

H&M

-Fair Isle Sweater in black & gray 

-embellished sweater -sweater dress

-striped Tunic

Evereve

-Sweater Vest

Boheme

– Fair Isle sweater in neutrals,

-Cropped sweater 

Nordstrom Rack

 -Open Cardigan slightly cropped with statement sleeves, 

-Mid-length open-front cardigan.

Alter’d State

-Preppy V-neck,

-Color block with statement sleeves.

 

Sweater Weather🍂🍁 11 Trending Styles this fall for sweaters:

Tips on how to style Sweaters with Jean Styles

11 Trending sweaters for this fall’s hottest jean styles.

-Mid-length cardigan sweaters- pair well with boyfriend jeans, straight leg and skinny’s 

-Tunic sweaters- pair well with skinny’s and skinny straight legs and leggings.

-Cropped sweaters pair well t with High rise jeans & flares

-Open, front hip-length cardigans pair well with flares and straight leg 

-The vest looks great with wide legs and straight legs

-Sweaters that have the essential fit and fold under at the hip pair great with straight-leg jeans, skinnies, and cargo

Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles

Fair isle sweaters are coming in strong for the Fall and Winter seasons. We started seeing them a couple of years ago, just a touch. Now, they’re everywhere and in every color, most common in the traditional hip-length sweater style, tunics, and sweater dresses. 

How I Styled:

Here is a fair isle sweater under $30, great to wear with straight-leg jeans or skinny jeans, even cargo pants ( these are Chico’s wax-coated slim leg ). Both fit tts Paired with hoops, Chelsea boots with lug soles, a $59 Dolce Vita, and a puffer bag.

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Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles
Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles
Tunic

A tunic sweater is a great style to wear with your favorite skinny jeans and tall boots. Skinny jeans are not going anywhere. They are just styled differently and worn with tall boots.

How I Styled:

Here I’ve styled this multi-colored striped sweater from H&M, station Park With distressed Skinny Jeans and tall Vincent Cumto boots, with a touch of Western vibe, and brought out the orange with a pop of color bag and earrings.

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Evereve New Fall Try-on

Sweater dresses have a big moment and can be layered in many different ways. From work to casual and a great option for the Holidays. I personally love them layered with the longer shacket that are style trending for Fall and Winter.

How I styled this H&M sweater dress:

Paired this grey sweater dress with an Evereve long Shacket, tall boots, and a lack of color hat.

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Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles

Embellished sweaters -with rhinestones or pearls, on soft cashmere feeling sweaters. Make for a great Holiday option, 

How I styled this H&M Rhinestones sweater:

Here I have paired with Faux leather crop pants and healed booties, Rhinestones earrings, perfect for Office parties, Thanksgiving dinners, or upcoming Holiday parties.

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Sweater vest -with a twist, last year we saw the pullover v-neck sweater vest come in strong. This year we’re seeing it as a button-up. Cute to wear alone as a top or over a shirt left open or 1/2 buttoned. An excellent option for those who live in warm Fall temperatures. 

How I styled it:

Styled here with Wide leg cropped denim and Chelsea boots. It was buttoned up. And square hoops from uncommon James.

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Cropped

Cropped sweater-Here is a cropped Bohme sweater under $40. A crop is excellent to wear with High waisted pants (these are Chicos). I love the wide leg and hem detail. Both tts

How I Styled the cropped sweater: 

High-waisted wide leg- (these are Chicos). I love the wide leg and hem detail. Free people coat (size down), Old Steve Madden stud mules (linked similar), Handmade bag by Darling clutch.

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Sweater Weather, 11 Trending Styles
Open front/statement sleeve

Statement sleeve-Here is an open-front cardigan with statement sleeves by Madewell sweater from Nordstrom Rack under $80 is great to wear with flare pants (these are Spanx ). I love that the flare adds length to your leg, and the open front hits the hip to flow Both fit tts

How I styled them:

Worn with a cami, rock stud ValentinoAnd paired with Halloween jewelry, you could switch to rhinestones for a holiday look.

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Preppy– This style fits like a regular sweater worn with a hem fold under and pairs great with straight-leg jeans or this season’s plaid pencil pants. A shirt can be worn underneath for a fun layering look.

How I styled it:

Here is v neck preppy cable sweater under $70, perfect with straight-leg jeans. Here wear the Zara side slit straight leg  Great worn alone or with a shirt underneath! Paired with a paper boy hat “lack color” and my favorite Sam Edelman sandals on a significant sale.

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Do you have a favorite Sweater style you gravitate towards? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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

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Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope your week is going well. Amazon Prime Days are in full swing, And I am sharing my picks for sale today with you. There are thousands of items on sale. I wanted to share a quick round-up of the Items I use and a couple of wants. This sale is so good it’s Black Friday in October. With Gift season around the corner, NOW is the time to start shopping🎁🎁🎁

There are so many deals it can be hard to sort through them All. So I did a ton of that work for you and rounded up my favorites, deals so good you don’t want to miss, great gift ideas, and purchased things.

Along with adding a ton of items to my Amazon Storefront. You can find it HERE.

 

Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds below:

Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

Some of my favorite Beauty products are on major Deals!

–Lorac Eyeshadow Pallet $29.97

– OPI Infinite Shine  nail Polish $11.19

–Laneige, berry Lip sleep mask $16.80

–Grande Lash MD Best Lash Serum hands down $25.99

– Wander gold eye patches, $18.79, were $29 ( I love these)

–living Proof Dry shampoo

–Big Sexy powder play shampoo/conditioner 

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Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

Activewear Sales

New Balance tennis shoes 237 VI classic sneaker $52.28 normally $99

High Waisted Yoga leggings are $18.38, normally $39.98

Strappy Bra/shirt $15.10 normally $29.99 comes in 12 colors

Sports dress w/built in bra and shorts normally $33.89 $49.99

Belt bag $13.59 normally $21.29 5 Colors

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Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

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Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

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Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds

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Did you know this?

Did you know when you shop my storefront or links, Amazon pays me a tiny commission at NO cost to you? This is one of the ways I create an income as an influencer and how you can help support my small business.

So, thank you for your support and for shopping for my links. Also note, if you use my link to get to a business, you don’t even have to purchase that item for me to get credit, you can shop anything on the site, and as long as you used one of my links to get there, you just gave me credit.

It’s easy to support your favorite bloggers while shopping for things you would purchase anyway!

 

Here Is a Sneak Peak I shared with you the other Day. HERE is Such a great round-up of deals.

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. 

“Amazon Prime Deal Day Finds”

I would love you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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

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Styling: The 3rd piece rule

Styling: The 3rd piece rule

Styling: The 3rd piece rule

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Can you believe we’re halfway through October? My favorite month flies by the way too fast.

Today, I am sharing a rapid read… I am sharing about the 3rd piece rule in styling. Have you heard about this Rule? I shared it a couple of times on Instagram Here.

Styling: The 3rd piece rule

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What is 3rd piece rule?

This Rule (which, in fashion, there aren’t rules) it’s a great tip that works for dressing up or changing the look of any outfit just by changing the 3rd piece.

How does this styling rule/tip work?

I am here if you wear faux leather crop pants and a denim shirt. Although cute on its own, When you add the 3rd piece, aka the jacket or the plaid shacket, it gives your outfit a completely different look just by changing the 3rd piece. 

Creating different looks:

You could change out just the jacket over and over on this basic outfit and achieve so many different looks. 

This Rule is a great tip that works for traveling as well to stretch your wardrobe without taking as many pieces.

More styling Inspiration: Wearing the Faux leather Crop pant.

Styling: The 3rd piece rule
Styling: The 3rd piece rule

 

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Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. 

“Styling: The 3rd piece rule.”

I would love you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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The Best Sales Of October Round-Up

The Best Sales Of October Round-Up

The Best Sales Of October Round-Up

 

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

With the Holiday right around the corner, now is the best time to start prepping and shopping. I have searched high and low to bring you all of the great sales to help you save big pre Holiday shopping!

Many brands and businesses are starting their pre- Black Friday sales this week. Because of this, I thought it would be a great time to share with you some of the great sales I’ve found and Items I think are killer deals. Items for Home, Home decorating, clothing and beauty, and gift ideas. The Best Sales Of October Round-Up.

 

The Best Sales Of October Round-Up

 

Here are the sales going on NOW and sales starting this Week:

Tarte 40% off sale

This is a great time to stock up on your favorites. I love the Tarte eyeshadow pallet, newer shape tape, creamy, and the Highlighter trio. Many other great go-to makeup staples make for great gifts and stocking stuffers.

 

 

Style Collection Boutique-type items at crazy good deals.

Style collection has always been one of my go-to places for fun gifts. I love their jewelry, and Barefoot dreams dupe throws. Which are all on major, major sale🛍️

Coziest & dreamy throw, usually $120, is now $59

It’s on sale for $79 with another 30% off in the cart with code FALL30 Such a great gift. Perfect for Weddings, wedding showers, baby gifts, and Christmas! Grab them now, as they sell out fast!

These are the current styles available:

 

 

Along with the major sale added to the cart…. Their jewelry is great for layering or alone, making great gifts and stocking stuffers. Right now, most pieces are $5.99, normally $48-69

Here are a few I own and have given as Gifts:

 

 

Target’s Pre-Black Friday Sale Starts October 6th-8th.

With great deals on Home, Beauty, clothing, and toys. Here are some of my picks you won’t want to miss:

 

 

T3 Sale starts 10/12-10/23

With 20% off their entire site:

I have shared them several times, as I love their Hair Tools! Here’sSo here’sr tutorial ✔️ using a couple of my favorite go-to daily tools.

 

The curling iron gives me lasting curls (with my hair type, this is not an easy task). The drying bush gives so much volume and dries hair in record time. One of my BEST Sellers. If a dry brush isn’t your thing, the hair dryer is terrific and dries hair in record time without damage.

Great gift ideas🎁 

Shop below:

 

Amazon Prime Day’s October 11-12th 

Amazon SALE is always a great sale, with hundreds of items on Sale.  I have had the privilege of seeing what’s going to be on sale… and what I think are the deals too good to pass up…. I’ll be sharing those Deals with you on Tuesday the 11th.

Here’s a sneak peek of a couple of items that will be on sale:

  • Save 80% on the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 55-inch 4K Smart TV with hands-free Alexa and save 70% on Hisense 50-inch U6 Series 4K Quantum Dot QLED Fire TV
  • Save up to 55% on select Echo devices and Fire tablet bundles
  • Save up to 50% on choose headphones, earbuds, and speakers from Bose, Sony, and JBL
  • Save up to 50% on choose electric toothbrushes from Oral-B and Philips Sonicare
  • Save up to 50% on choose Hasbro toys
  • Save up to 45% on select vacuums from Shark and iRobot
  • Save up to 40% on select power tools from brands like BLACK+DECKER, BOSCH, DEWALT, and GEARWRENCH
  • Save 40% on select products from Keurig
  • Save up to 40% on select Ninja products
  • Save up to 40% on select Vitamix blenders
  • Save up to 40% on select Barbie dolls
  • Save up to 35% on select laptops and accessories from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and LG
  • Save 30% on select LEGO sets
  • Save up to 30% on select hair products from Drybar, Living Proof, Olaplex, and R+Co.
  • Save 30% on select lip masks and balms from LANEIGE
  • Save up to 30% on select Solo Stove fire pits and accessories
  • Save 30% on Casper pillows and mattress toppers
  • Save up to 30% on select Orolay coats, including vests, trench coats, and down jackets.
  • Save up to 30% on top shoes and apparel styles from New Balance
  • Save 15% on the Peloton Bike with delivery available to select locations and up to 25% on select accessories and apparel

Love this Sweater

Banana Republic Factory 

50% off  Everything Sale:

Banana Republic Factory has been one of my favorite online shops lately. I adore the classic, high-quality piece. Great wardrobe builders you really can have in your closet for years. This sale makes several Wardrobe pieces very affordable and is also an excellent time for purchasing gifts. 

Tip: for purchasing clothing as gifts. Especially on sale.

-Knowing the recipient’s size and taste is key, but purchasing wardrobe builders in classic shapes and colors also helps. 

-Sweaters, jackets, and jeans make for really great gifts. 

-Choose colors you know they wear, not the colors you like. 

Are-Not sure of their size? Ask, or if you want to be surprise, ask someone close to them. 

Here are a few items I own:

 

Here are a few that would make a great gift:🎁

 

 

Tula Probiotic Skincare up to 42% off of Holiday Kits:

Tula is one of my go-to skin care lines. I use several of their products and often share them with you. Skincare makes for great gifts 🎁and Tula has created many beauty kits, just for the Holidays with significant savings attached. 

 

🎁Here are this year’s kits & pricing:

*Save another 15% with code DARCY15 at check out.

 

Cabana’s life 25% of proceeding with purchase from sunshine shores they will give back hurricane now $20-up sale Oct 8-9th.

Save 20% off with Code

 

 

Loft 30% off purchase + 15% more off for style rewards members now until 10/10

The loft has excellent clothing for Work to causal with Lou & Now is the perfect time to add a little something new to your Fall🍂 Wardrobe. I adore these joggers from last year & I have them in Two colors. Navy & grey! Easy to style for work and play.

 

Here are a couple of my picks below that work to build your work wardrobe:

These pieces are perfect for coffee dates, weekend fun, running errands, and shopping:

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. ‘The Best Sales Of October Round-Up” I would love you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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9 September Best Sellers

9 September Best Sellers

9 September Best Sellers

 

Hello pretty ladies,

Happy October, My Favorite month of the year, and not just because it’s my birthday month. I love the colors, the changing leaves, all things pumpkin, the sweater weather, and the weather: crisp mornings 70-degree days, and cooler evenings. Comfort food, football season, pumpkin patches, and fall decorating. I adore October! 

September was a busy month and a great month for shopping sales and building your fall wardrobes. Today I am doing a recap on 9 September Best Sellers. These were best sellers because you loved them and shopped my picks. Thank you for your support and for shopping with me! Because of you, I get to do what I love: share and style for you. Thank you.

9 September Best Sellers

 

Nine items I love, and you loved too!

(You can shop by clicking on the name of the product or tapping on the item photo or shop the photo bar at the bottom of the page)

 

–Ysl lipstick

Yves Saint LaurentRouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm= Oils: Infused with six natural oils to hydrate for balm-like comfort and smoothness.

 

Styling leather crop pants 3 ways

–Chico’s faux leather shacket

Bring some newness into your life with our Faux Leather Crops. These pull-on crops designed with an elastic back and a smooth, flat front have a modern look. If you want to prioritize comfort and style, add these new classics to your wardrobe and wear them with all your favorite tops and sweaters. I am in the .05 TTS (wear 6/8)

 

Styling leather crop pants 3 ways

-Chico’s faux leather crop wide leg

You’ll love the laidback look of our Brown Faux Leather Shacket. The design of this top layer resembles a shirt, but the function and weight of it act like a jacket. Featuring a shirttail hem and a button front closure, this easygoing top layer goes excellent with our DefineMe Denim Jeans, satin shirts, and animal print scarves. Fits TTS. However, I sized up 1/2 size. I am in a 1 with plenty of room to layer.

-Soma cool nights pj’s

Our fave Cool Nights® material stretches softly and keeps you cool for an easy night of sleep–plus, these pants don’t squeeze or squish, letting your body breathe with their relaxed fit. Build your bedtime wardrobe with our #1 Cool Nights® sleep separately

-Chelsea boots 

Add a contemporary edge to your rainy day looks with this chic leather Chelsea boot built on a chunky platform with sturdy lugs.
 
 

-Pumpkin candle

Intrigue your senses with this Glass Pumpkin Spice Candle from Threshold. Infused with a revitalizing combination of pumpkin and spice fragrance, this soy wax blend candle is just what you need to create a lively ambiance. The pumpkin-shaped glass jar in an eye-catchy orange shade provides a sophisticated and elegant touch. Enjoy bold and rejuvenating scents with this glass pumpkin candle.

 

 

Fall Transition Pieces You'll Love From Spanx

-Vegan tote bag

Vegan leather hobo bag. It comes with an additional detachable insert bag that can be worn on its own as a cross-body bag with one of our bag straps (purchased separately)—no inside pockets.

-Chico’s bracelet

The Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet combines uncomplicated style with refined sophistication. The etched design adds a note of distinction that enhances the elegance of any outfit, day or night. Add this accessory when you want something subtle yet stunning.

 

 

Way to Mix Business with Friendship...MV Village opening

-T3 blow dryer hair brush

Your blowout got personal with the new T3 AireBrush Duo hot air brush. This Allure Best of Beauty winner takes your style from smooth and sleek to bouncy and wavy with a simple brush swap.

 

Shop the post below:

 

Joining me in sharing September Favorites or Best sellers are the Chit Chat Chic Girls. Please go check out what did well for them in September.

How to Pamper yourself on Vacation

The lady’s blogs:

Cindy= LuLuloves7, Lisa’s= Coast2coast, Michelle= Poised Petite ,Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. ‘9 September Best Sellers’ I would love you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

 

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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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!
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Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸 Americas Nation Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸

Americas National Potluck initiative 

Bringing people together through food

Individuals & Families are invited to gather and share a meal on 
Sunday July 5th 2026🍽️🇺🇸❤️

Or encouraged to plan community or neighborhood potlucks to celebrate America’s 🇺🇸 250 year Anniversary 

By bringing people together around the table we can celebrate our freedoms we share along with our strengths, and the Sense of belonging that holds us together.

What will you bring to the potluck?

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Thank you to @lees_marketplace  for providing a beautiful sample of dishes ideas and recipes you could bring🍽️🇺🇸 along with providing a n amazing event .
Along with a full reusable grocery bag of food, snacks and gift card🇺🇸❤️💙

Thank you to @americaspotluck @america250utah for the intuitive and to @missamericaut  @slchildrenschoir for amazing and beautiful voices for entertainment, to @cocacola for providing swag and exclusive America250 items and to our host @jbcookinghost 

🇺🇸Fun fact @cocacola  products are made locally in Utah and they created mini cans specially for America250 with unique designs for each US STATE
I’d love to see what each states looks like.. I’ll share Utahs design in my stories today. 🇺🇸❤️💙

Ways you can join in or learn more on: Americaspotluck.org 

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#americaspotluck #america250utah #america250 #utahinfluencer
I don’t know about you but I love a full service S I don’t know about you but I love a full service Selfcare day✔️

I am 54 and feel like I could have them weekly🤣🤣 Wouldn’t that be a dream..

 A weekly blow out
- manicure 
-pedicure 
- Mini facial
A yummy drink and some shopping… sign me up!

Ok back to reality, I am happy to head to @nailed.boutique for my monthly Selfcare day and thrilled I can do it all in one stop✔️

You can too✔️ If  you live in Utah or come to visit✔️

You’ll love their  top notch services and friend staff… 

Not to mention NO drills or dust! They also have clean beauty nail polish options✔️

Make your appointment today… 
What’s your favorite selfcare service?

I’ll go first I love a great foot & leg rub❤️

#nailed #nailedboutique #saltlake #utahinfluencer
🌸I am 54 and these Affordable Summer Sets & Sunni 🌸I am 54 and these 
Affordable Summer Sets & Sunnies &
Sandals are a must this Summer..

Perfect for errands, travel and great for watching and running around with grand kids✔️

🛍️Comment “SHOP” below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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The details:
This cute comfy bold strip set comes in several colors, is soft and easy to wear, fits tts 

Like the $900  version….
Sandals are so good and under $60 comes in a couple colors tts & comfortable 

The sunnies come in a two pack under $14

Vegan leather tote under $100
One of my most used bags for over 5 years

The hydrating lipstick balms are so good and going viral- wearing English Rose
Clean beauty

Bracelet stack Allie Bess- save 20% with code DARCY20

#summersets #midlifestyle #affordablefashion #utahinfluencer
Don’t like to show your arms? I’ve got the perfec Don’t like to show your arms?

I’ve got the perfect pretty white dress for you….

Summer outfit Inspiration- perfect for Brunch, a baby shower, friends Anniversary party, vacation dinner etc

-White dress
Eyelet tie waist white dress fully lined with pockets and I have A DISCOUNT CODE for YOU!  In link

-Think of all the ways you can style this cutie all season long and achieve different looks.  Dress down with a flat sandal, make it western with cowboy boots, take it on vacation with wedges or espadrilles and a straw bag…

Do you like to show your arms or prefer not to?

How I styled it… For church then brunch:

-Turquoise chunky statement necklace 
-Turquoise beaded hoops

-Hobo leather clutch in turquoise 
(I love the pop of color) 

-Inez nude cross knot detail kitten heal- so very comfortable and a perfect height - A go with everything shoe

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Drop it like it’s HOT…. Balancing Menopause and m Drop it like it’s HOT….

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

From weight gain, mood swings, sleepless nights, dry skin and lady parts, hair loss, eyesight issues, bone loss to personal summers (hot flashes)….. 

Boy hitting 40-50-60’s sounds fun 😅🤣 Actually, it really isn’t that bad, and life is what you make of it, Plus  getting old is a privilege….

In today’s time, we’re lucky because menopause is a Topic WE TALK about NOW, and we have more information and resources to HELP us, unlike our mothers.

Not everyone has every symptom nor do they experience every symptom. 

This is a topic I’ve shared a lot about over on my blog and in future more on my substack (join for free in my bio) 

Below ⬇️ are a few things I’ve found very helpful from my journey over the last 10 years to now, starting at about 44 years old.

-A Homeopathic Hormone replacement specialist- I went at 44 when I gained 12-15 pounds for no reason, had hair loss and wasn’t feeling like myself and went on Bio- identical hormone replacement for about 4 years and the weight feel off and I started to feel like myself again. I stopped I. 2020 due to not being able to get to doctors.. 

-Start a good clean supplement program (not a Doctor) but here’s what helped me.
Magnesium- zinc- Vitamin D3- vitamin K 
-a good women’s multivitamin - 
B-12 shots- Collagen- Colostrum- bone marrow- probiotic, a cranberry supplement and - creatine - NAD- primrose (I have a few others I take as well) full list is on blog 

- Doubled my water intake - (140-160 oz a day) added Fiber- chia seeds- pinch of salt to it … (I do 1/2 teaspoon baking soda twice a week) 

-Daily walks and I added a weighted vest about 4 years ago 

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

- I shoot  for 100 grams of protein daily (I don’t always get this) I just try to get close

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

- Coolnight pjs and cooling sheets  I don’t get or experience hot flashes, but sleeping cooler help me sleep better❤️

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

- Derma-planing face helps skin texture and for products to sink in
Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey Here’s a couple thi Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey 

Here’s a couple things I’ve learned on my Journey that I thought I’d share with you I found interesting and very helpful..
 ( now, I am not a doctor) these are things I’ve researched and though I’d share my findings, but you can do your own research :) 

I share in hopes to bring awareness and the importance of getting your skin checked at least once a year.

‼️ 2 things:

-The importance of taking zinc— zinc supplements helps your body give off a natural defense to the suns rays.

⚠️ Like anything I need to stress how important it is to read your labels and start using clean Supplements.  You want to get what you’re paying for and not “fillers” verses the actual minerals and herbs.

- A clean beauty mineral based 
Sunscreen with a high level of Zinc! READ your labels and the ingredientsll

MOST sunscreens have harmful ingredients and hormone disruptors in them! I have 5 brands I love that me and my family use  over on my Liketoknowit or you can comment “shop” and I’ll send them to you.

To know:

⚠️ I get my skin checked twice a year and since being diagnosed with melanoma, I now go every 3 months.

Since my surgeries, I’ve had 2 laser’s treatments to help with scaring (shown in slide 2 is my 2nd surgery) done 6 weeks ago.
I actually should have my 3rd laser done this week, but I moved it to July 1st. 

To be honest I really am not in the head space to deal with another treatment this week! 🙏🏻 I told you I’d be very honest with you in this journey, and it is a roller coaster of emotions… Laser treatments sometimes trigger that for me.

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

⚠️I have 6 parts of my journey up in my feed, 3 of them pinned to top the others you’ll have to scroll through feed and I have detailed highlights as well. 

I hope you find these helpful

Have any questions you can dm me or leave a comment ⬇️ below.

Happy Monday pretty Lady, and may you
Have a week full of sunshine and gods blessings.

Midlife health journey/ skin cancer journey/ facial skin cancer/ over 50/ facial scars/ sharing life over 50/ cancer warrior
POV: The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long POV:
The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long my family loves🥪

Not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, tomato sandwiche🥪🥑🍅

First off the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm crusty bread straight from the oven yet soft on the inside..

My tip is a French baguette ran under water (a tip my Mother in law taught me 33 years ago) placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… 

-Boards head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli
- Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 
-Micro greens (or sprouts) 
- Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite)
-My Smashed Avocado spread 

Full recipe on my blog

A perfect summer meal to serve alfresco🪴🍽️
 
Serve with your favorite sides 
I served with my :
-Basil corn salad 
- a small charcuterie board
- my easy Blue cheese stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 A long  with your choice of sun tea - cucumber mint water or  a sparking water 🥤🍃

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

#recipe/ summer recipes/ family favorites/ entertaining/ summer style/ midlife/ dining alfresco/ turkey sandwich
Summer Forecasts: Slowness & 90% chance of … Bike Summer Forecasts:
Slowness & 90% chance of …

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

3 B’s I can get behind…
I also love beaches, Butter and Beautiful things… 

Follow along for All my favorite things I think you’ll love too❤️❤️❤️

Flowers-entertaining-Recipes-gardening 
-home decor- Tablescapes-Home dates- fashion and beauty….

summer vibes- midlife- lifestyle - utah living- home and lifestyle- Ina garten Martha Stewart - creating a life you love
What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️ —Desserts and What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️
—Desserts and Pools—

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

Styled with Amazon Set & Pieces for the Perfect Summer Capsule mix and match add in a few Favorites.
 
Accessories & nobody would ever#guess these looks were so affordable. 

I Love mixing affordable trending pieces with wardrobe staples for a put together and chic look.
 

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🚗Road Trip —Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺 Last leg of 🚗Road Trip
—Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺

Last leg of trip…2 days in Las Vegas

- A couple days poolside 
- A couple meals out
-Some shopping (just a little) 
- and yes, we had early nights in…

We’ve been to LV so many times, that we actually don’t enjoy it any more, it’s changed so much over the years, that we actually prefer to have pool time (eat at pool) stay close or at our hotel… Walking the strip is more scary then fun, and the restaurants aren’t what they used to be… people watching isn’t even fun anymore there:(

Lately, We just think of LV as a resting point before we drive the 6-7 long hours home. 

Over the years I’ve shared several amazing LV hotels, restaurants and shopping spots…. Some of those are still good, but several have gotten run down and aren’t the same.  I honestly don’t feel safe in LV and probably won’t have that be a resting point anymore. 

If you’re a gambler or like shows … then LV probably still has appeal, People don’t dress up anymore, the top quality restaurants & hotels aren’t what they used to be, and over priced for what you get. (Trust me we’ve stayed at almost all of the resort’s multiple times) 
I personally think there’s better places to visit. 

😉This is my observation and opinion over the last several times & years we’ve been to Lv. 

How do you feel about Las Vegas?
Have you been recently? 

Sorry, not sorry for my honest review!

#roadtripping #lasvegasnevada #honestreview #pooltimefun #midlife
Road Trip Day 6 —Palm Springs🌴— —Started the day Road Trip Day 6

—Palm Springs🌴—

—Started the day with grabbing a must have coffee or tea from koffie☕️ A must stop

— Pool time for a little bit before later Brunch (we’ll go back to pool after)

— Brunch at FARM🍋‍🟩🍴🍃 It’s a beautiful restaurant off 111 in Downtown Palm Springs with gorgeous outdoor patios, stunning English & French gardens and delicious food☕️🥗🥪🥑 
Great cocktails and a fun dining experience. 

— You can stroll downtown & shop, check out the sidewalk stars 

— we’re off to the pool🌊🌴

—Late afternoon & Early  Evening off to view  a fun garden spot and then a cocktail & light dinner a a fun a casual  Restaurant/Bar @boozehoundsps 

Come back tomorrow as we head to Las Vegas for our final destination before we head home🚗🌵🏜️🪇🌺🌴🌊

Deserts and pools road trip

Do you have a favorite stop in Palm Springs? Drop it below ⬇️ 

 
My outfits are linked over on my Liketoknowit or comment “Shop” and which outfit and I get you links. 
⬇️ link to shop

https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Darcymvandenberg/collections/11f15fc4f7848fdcabd10242ac110010

#palmspringsstyle #midlifestyle #roadtripping #coupletrip
Day 5 Road tripping 🚗🌵🌺☀️🌸🍋‍🟩🌶️🏜️ Desserts & Pool Day 5

Road tripping 🚗🌵🌺☀️🌸🍋‍🟩🌶️🏜️
Desserts & Pool Trip
4 States

Palm Springs, California 🌴🌴🌴

-Started day with a bike ride🚲
-Day at the Pool 🌊
-late lunch Early dinner at Norma’s (A must for Brunch-lunch or  dinner everything is always so good! There Cinnamon donuts and lemon curd & whipped cream is so good 🍋🍩
-You can’t go to Palm Springs and not go shopping 🛍️ The Gardens on El Paseo located in PALM Desert 🌴
-Best spicy Margarita on the trip so Far  on El Paseo @ 
-Ended the evening visiting my Bestie Danielle with a 4 hour chat at her potential new desert home🌴❤️

We’ve been going to Palm Springs for over 35 years, it’s one of our favorite places🌴 If you have any questions or need recommendations dm me. 

Stay tuned for tomorrows PS adventures 🌴

My outfits are linked over on Liketoknowit or comment shop and I’ll send you the links to shop🛍️

#palmspringsstyle #roadtopro #midlife #midlifestyle
Road Trip🚗 Day 4 Itinerary 🌴☀️🌺🌵🌸🌊 Driving to P Road Trip🚗

Day 4 Itinerary 
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Driving to Palm Springs, Ca. 
4 hours from Mesa, Az

—Walked the grounds 🌴🌺🌊
To stretch and move our body after drive. So beautiful and perfect weather.
(We left early in Am to enjoy a full day PS

-Headed for a full day at the Pool 🌴☀️

-Got ready and headed to one of our favorite “locals favorite”  Mexican restaurants @m  so yummy and of course I had to have a margarita 🪇🌶️

(I realized I forgot to get a photo of what I wore to dinner and to the street fair)  I am a horrible influencer 😉😂
I wore a strapless linen sundress and slide sandals✔️

-Palm Springs  downtown stree fair, takes up the whole historic down town, with handmade crafts, food trucks, locally grown items, music, art, clothing and entertainment . We’ve been going for years and  it’s a fun evening.
(Parking can be tough, uber or go early )

Ben searches out his favorite Gelato guy, every year.. he says he makes the BEST coffee gelato 🍦🍨

🌴Have you been to Palm Springs?
What one of your favorite things?

This weekend they are celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe…. 

☀️🌸What I wore o  today and everything to date is linked on my Liketoknowit 

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—Margarita Time— Ward off evil😂😂😂 Love that Salt —Margarita Time—

Ward off evil😂😂😂

Love that Salted rim🍸🌶️🍋‍🟩🌵🪇🌴

Do you love a good margarita? Are you a on the rocks  or blended girl ?

Fruity or Spicy girl?
Top shelf tequila or doesn’t matter?

Salted-Sugar or Taheen rim?

I am a top shelf, spicy margarita on the rocks with Salt girl… and I like jalapeño and blackberry’s as a garnish 🌶️🍋‍🟩

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Day 3 Road Tripping Itinerary 🚗🌵🌴☀️🏜️ Our Last d Day 3 Road Tripping  Itinerary 🚗🌵🌴☀️🏜️

Our Last day and evening in Mesa,Az before heading to Palm Springs, Ca.

We started out with grabbing a coffee & a little walk, then heading to the pool. Our goal this trip was relaxing in the sun ☀️ poolside☀️🌴While enjoying a little late afternoon early evening easy entertaining and good food…

Late afternoon we headed out to the golf course & then later to go on a garden walk and check out a couple local nurseries, before heading to dinner . 

I love to see what grows in that area and learn a little. Plus it’s always beautiful 🌵🌺🌸🌵Did you know a good size catus is $2,000-5,000 and a decent size Palm tree starts at $7,500 to $15,000 and that was the sale prices.

We had a yummy Italian dinner at @pizzicatausa over looks  the painted mountain golf course. 

 Then we went on an evening stroll at the golf course found a bench by the pond and had a cocktail to watch the sun set🌅🌵🍷
Perfect way to end the day ✔️

If you’re looking for an easy & Relaxing  day, this is a perfect itinerary 

Tomorrow morning we’re Off to Palm Springs, Ca. A 4 hour drive from Mesa.Az. 🌴🌺🚗☀️

Do you like a road trip to be leisurely or to pack in a tone of things to do?

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Travel Style over 50 Day 2 Road Trip Mesa, Az ~A Travel Style over 50

Day 2 Road Trip
Mesa, Az

~A much need Relaxing Day at the pool
🌵⛱️☀️🌊
~Then off For a late Lunch, Early Dinner
Found a historic Mexican Restaurant (ok, but not Fabulous) The architecture and grounds were cool🇲🇽🌮🪇🍸

~ Headed to Mesa’s Historic Main st for a little shopping, Mural & Architecture spotting, Local brewery, cool vintage shops, music, book stores, and a fun candy store. 

Stay tuned for another Day “3 “in Mesa…
Then off to Palm Springs,Ca.

Have you been to Mesa, Az? What’s one of the things you did or recommend?

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Travel Style over 50 🚗Road Trip Day 1 Itinerary🗻🌲 Travel Style over 50

🚗Road Trip Day 1 Itinerary🗻🌲🏔️🌵🏜️

Hubby and I are on a 7 day Road Trip 3 states 4 states from mountains to desserts… chasing sun and pool time …

Follow along… for our shenanigans, stops and daily itinerary ➡️ Slide for 
Day one… 10 hour drive… with stops along the way for a total 14 hour scenic day.

Beautiful drive- Fun stops, sights and yummy early dinner in historic downtown, Flagstaff. 

Outfit comment “shop” comfortable and chic! Perfect for travel✔️

Do you like a road trip and look for scenic and fun places to stop eat and shop along the way?

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Pattern play: over 50 Let’s style Gingham- Cow pr Pattern play: over 50

Let’s style Gingham- Cow print and a little horse shoes✔️✔️✔️

Affordable pieces you can have a little fun with✔️✔️✔️

Fashion over 40 doesn’t have to be boring or predictable! Play and have fun!

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Thank you to all 
That are serving this country and to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifices for our freedoms 🤍🙏🏻

Sharing 19 Red❤️ White🤍 and blue💙 outfit inspirations you could wear ALL SUMMER Long🤍🍒💙
🇺🇸American Summer🇺🇸

Patriotic colors don’t have to be just for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Patriotic Days. 

You can mix and match and wear for all of Summer Social Season🍒

BBQ’s, Picnics, fairs, farmers Markets, coffee & lunch dates, art festivals, beach board walks, dinner dates, parades, and concerts ✔️

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