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 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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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

7 Way’s to transition Summer clothing into Fall….

Summer whites work for Fall too! Break the white after labor day rule! Pair with your favorite tank or tee, I paired with my Pumpkin spice latte tank from last Fall. I love wearing the Summer cropped jeans into fall and winter because they work so well with the ankle booties and laced up ballet flats.
White blazer {here}
Jeans {here}
tank similar {here}
shoes similar {here}
necklace similar {here} {here}
rings similar {here} and similar {here} {here}

Mixing it up for a fun Fall transition outfit🍂🍁
Camo, leopard, denim and a little bit of leather make for one of my favorite combos!
Fashion tip✔️ Play with your textures and prints!
Jacket similar {here} {here} {here}
top similar {here} {here}
Jeans similar {here} {here}
clutch similar {here}
Belt similar {here}
shoes similar {here}{here}{here}
lip stick {here}

Taking Summer clothes to a Fall🍁🍂 look… Summer Kimono Similar {here} & cami similar {here} {here}paired with leather jeans {similar here} and {here} and studded booties {here} similar {here} earrings similar {here} perfect for cooler days🍁🍂 I wore the kimono as a bathing suit cover up and with a tank and shorts all Summer long. I love it works perfect for a Fall transition piece.

Summer Tank tops are perfect for layering with your favorite cardigans, paired with distressed jeans and leopard flats!
Tip: if you don’t own leopard shoes…. buy a pair, and treat them like a neutral ! They go with everything ❤️
Tank similar {here}
Jeans similar {here} {here}
Cardigan similar {here} {here}
Shoes similar {here} {here} Here}
hat similar {here}

AC/DC was my ring tone on my phone for years, it made my oldest fall in love with the band as well!
Rocker tees are one of my favorite things and I love layering over them for Fall🍂🍁 with your favorite blazer, leather jacket, sweater cardigan!
Some of my Favorite Rocker tee brand
similar {here} and similar {here}
Jeans similar{here }
Leather jacket similar {here}
Shoes similar {here}
Great cardigan {here}
Blazer {here}

Olive palm pants paired with a denim shirt and layered with a long lightweight cardigan! Still warm enough to wear your wedges and accessorize with fall toned accessories.
palm pants similar {here}
cardigan similar {here}
denim shirt similar {here}
wedges {here}
sunglasses {here} Bag {here} Belt Here Similar {here} Bracelets Similar {here} {here} {here} Ring similar {here}

Taking your Summer printed tops in to fall by pairing with jeans instead of shorts or skirt. Layer with a sweater! I love that in the Fall you can still wear your Summer wedges (I like to wear sandals as long as I can) but my tip would be accessorize with more Fall toned jewelry. My palm leaf top similar {here}
jeans similar {here}
wedges {here}
a fab cardigan {here}

Fall a season almost everyone I know adores, specially after a supper hot summer like this one. I wanted to share with you some tips to dressing for the cooler temperatures without breaking the bank. I love transitioning summer clothing into your fall wardrobe. It helps your wallet as well. Tank tops can be used for layering under your favorite plaid button up or denim shirt and when temperatures drop even lower you can add a sweater or jacket to that, for a cute multi layered look. Your summer floral prints work great with plaids and denim. Dresses can be worn with boots or booties, layered up with a blazer or denim jacket. I love that you can mix summer pastels with grey tones for a soft fall look and summer brights work with black and the bright oranges, yellow, and reds work with brown tones. As I stated above it’s best to wear your Fall accessories and jewelry and put your spring accessories and jewelry away for spring! Fall accessories help pull your fall look together when using clothing pieces from your summer wardrobe.

Some of my favorite fall looks have summer pieces layered up. I’ll be creating a bunch of flatlay outfits to help you get inspired this week and sharing in my instastories and saving to the highlights (flatlay) I know you guys love seeing flatlays and I hope you get great inspiration to create fun outfits of your own. So make sure to follow along on instagram this week.

Just a little update on my family, I know several of you have messaged me and have been praying. I want to say thank you so much it means the world you care so much to keep us in your prayers. My boys are healing, Hampton chipped his knee cap in the process of dislocating his knee and he’s doing physical therapy in hopes to avoid surgery and to get strong enough for ski season. Hudson is recovering from his appendectomy surgery and so far so good no infections. He started his Big boy job this last week and is getting into the swing of being an adult. My Step dad Steve is waiting results on the spot on his lung, kidney and liver. We should here something this week, on Tuesday he has a 5 hour biopsy on the lung. We welcome all the prayers you want to send in his direction. Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to stop by and read apart of my life, I appreciate you! OX, D’Arcy

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Self employed, Girl Boss and I Why I sold my Boutique.

Getting real with you today beautiful’s!

If you have followed me, you know I owned my own clothing boutiques for 8 years and some of you may have known I owned my own home decor/ interiors and scrapbooking shop in California for 10 years prior to moving to Utah. Yes, self employed for 21 years! ( 3 years of doing interior design freelance work) Most of you have asked why sell? You are living a lot of woman’s dreams, owning a boutique. Well, I am getting real with you! Being a Girl Boss and being self employed is amazing in many way’s and just as stressful in other’s. While I loved almost every minute of it….I was tired! Tired of working 70-80 hours a week, tired of missing dinner with my family, tired of paper work & bills and stressed at what the economy or even the weather was going to bring. Daily to do of owning your own business, isn’t just ordering pretty things, displaying it and building wonderful relationships. Although that is all part of the joy.

There was so much joy in growing our little clothing boutique to 3 stores, a website and even a monthly subscription box, but with each new adventure and growth came challenges and more of my time. Yes, I made great money….with even greater sacrifices and it was time to make some changes. To be honest, I really didn’t know I was gonna sell or even what I would really do next, I just knew I wanted a change and that blogging and social media was my new passion and I would love to be able to spend the time learning more about that, but owning a business takes up all of your time. I was lucky enough , through Gods plan, that A name popped into my head and I knew it was right, and the business was sold in 1 week! Now what…Starting over at 46 and taking on a new career? Scary, yet…exciting!

It’s been 6 months, since I sold…. Do I miss it? I can honestly say no! Do I miss searching for the next coolest item to bring in, doing all of the displays and creating fun looks for all my customer..Yes, yes I do, Most of all, I miss all of the fabulous customers and loyal clientele I had the pleasure of working with over all the years. I truly felt I had built a family and I appreciate all those who supported me and our small business over all of the years. I will never forget so many of the happy faces and great conversations! I feel so blessed to have had that time and support from all that shopped with us. I appreciate the ones that follow my blog and social media and I am grateful for those that shop my links and like or comment on post, as this is how I am trying to build my next business. I have had so many of you ask “how you make money blogging and social media?” Think of it as a Marketing firm….I am marketing products and brands that I love! (I will go into this in another post) Now, I want you to know I do not promote companies that I don’t truly love or that I haven’t tested out. I want you to feel you can trust me ( just like at my shops) and that I want to share advise and idea’s that are helpful to you, just like I did at the stores. So, your asking yourself, is she self employed? Didn’t I want a change… Yes, I am still self employed ( I have been trying to get a job while building this new adventure, more on that next!) Yes, I wanted a change (remember… I said I wanted the time to try this new love of blogging and social media) Owning a store front is so different then working from home, even though you have to be dedicated, you can schedule your work time around your family time. I don’t have to be open 10-6 and then stay at the shop until 9 or 10pm to get everything done that I need to get done that day! (are you wanting to open a boutique? do you want me to do a post on tips, what you need, or how to do it?) So, in short it means the world that you stopped to read this blog post or liked a facebook, instagram post or follow youtube, it helps my rating more then I could ever explain. Shopping my links (on the side bar of my blog, or when I do a post & share discount codes) I get a teeny tiny percentage! Most of you know the Nordstrom Sale for Card holders is Open and Opening to the public July 20…. And shopping with this link here, would make me so happy and really help me grow this new adventure! See My No Card needed SALE post here I really appreciated all of your support, and if you ever have a question on styling, a product or about interiors, comment below or email me and I will try to help you any way I can. This was the reason in creating Dear-Darcy, a play on Dear Abby, I want to help & share!

As for looking for a new job or career at 46 years old and the last 21 years of being self employed, has been one crazy & hard process!! AND… if I hear one more time I am “over qualified”….I want to scream!!! While I am building this new business and learning a ton along the way, It will be awhile until I can make a living to support my spending habits! LOL, I was hoping to start a new career with a 401k…hehe No really, I want to branch out and try something different but yet still be creative! At first I started looking at management positions not focusing on creativity and Boy…that was a huge mistake!!! I took a job that was a huge 2 1/2 month process to get hired and so stressful ( that should have been a clue!) It turned out to be nothing like the position I though I signed up for! I never felt so out of place and I realized I wasn’t going to be able to use any of my strengths! This was a great lesson and I realized I need to have a job that I can be creative, deal with people, use my strengths and still have time to blog. (a full time job, 40 hours a week instead of 70) So, I am on the hunt….I had a couple of interviews last week and I’ll keep you posted but meanwhile, if you need help decorating your home, staging a house, marketing something, planning a party, styling your outfits or your closet organized…. I am your girl, Contact me:). If you happen to hear of a great job that you think i’d be great for, please message me.

I hope this answered some of your questions and gave you insight on why I did what I did and what I am doing now! Again thank you so much for all of your support and following along on my journey.

Top {Anthropoligy} sold out, belt {Hermes} sold out, Jeans {kut from the Kloth} shoes {Gianni Bini} Similar here

I hope whether your a Girl boss or a Mom boss, that you enjoy what your doing and if your not, that I have inspired you to start over at any age! OX, D’Arcy

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The most anticipated sale of the Year! Starts Today but only for card holders…. I didn’t want non-card holders to feel left out, so I scoured all 136 pages of the sale section, to bring you my top picks! I hope you enjoy seeing some of the pieces, I purchased and am swooning over. Perfect piece’s to add to your Summer wardrobe, transition your Summer wardrobe into Fall and piece’s you’ll live in all Winter! This Sale is the best prices of the year and makes for a great time to stock up. I will share my Anniversary picks later in the week and my beauty picks.

Things to remember : The Anniversary SALE opens today for card holders….Don’t have a card? Apply here ,To shop the Card holder sale July 12-19th. Store sale will open to the Public on July 20th- August 5th. If your a card holder, Don’t forget you get a triple points day, so don’t forget to schedule it for the day your headed to go shop. If your shopping online, you can schedule it before checking out. If you feel like shopping my page & using my links Here and below, I thank you from the bottom of my heart because I do get a very very small commission, which allows me to keep doing what I love. I hope you enjoy my picks and don’t forget to watch my instagram stories later TODAY, July 12th to see my try-ons and more in store details. Again thank you for your support and taking time for stopping by and reading my post.

You don’t have to be a card holder to SHOP the SALE below……

Palisades Off the Shoulder Top

FREE PEOPLE

Original Price $68.00

Price $34.00–$45.56 up to 50% off

Slouchy dolman sleeves and off-the-shoulder styling make this comfy tri-blend top a pitch-perfect homage to ’80s style. I love this top so much I bought it in ALL the colors! Great everyday piece.

We the Free Kai Henley

FREE PEOPLE

Original Price $68.00 Price $40.80 40% off Free Shipping

A contemporary take on the classic henley, this version features gentle pleats and a swingy babydoll shape. I will live in this in the Fall and Winter, perfect for laying too!

Posie Strappy Camisole

Original Price $55.00 Price$32.98 40% off Free Shipping

Whether you layer it with a blazer or rock it solo, show off a bit of skin in this strappy camisole. This cutie has been all over social media! It’s perfect for laying come Fall and Winter!

Wind Willow Minidress

FREE PEOPLE

Original Price $148.00 Price $88.80 40% off Free Shipping

The boho dress of your dreams is soft in gauzy, lightweight cotton and lavishly decorated with pretty contrast embroidery. I love this dress and purchased it in Coral (sorry it’s not available) I will be wearing this All summer & Fall!

Lace Neck Halter Gown

Regular & Petite

Original Price $228.00 Price $136.80 40% off Free Shipping

Panels of eyelash lace offering alluring glimpses of skin grace the neckline and back of a curve-hugging gown. Need a dress for a black tie event? Here’s my pick!

Long Tweed Herringbone Stitch Cardigan

HINGE

Original Price $79.00 Price $47.40 40% off Free Shipping

Pointelle stitches add airy style to a longline cardigan that’s cozy enough for late nights by the fire, even once the weather cools off. I’ll grab a sweater over a coat most of the time! This one is perfect for Chilly Summer nights and Fall layering!

Decor Raffia Earrings

TOPSHOP

Original Price $22.00 Price $10.99 50% off Free Shipping

Faux raffia fans out from the glittering center of these statement earrings texturized by subtle seed beads. Because tassel earrings are so fabulous!!

Rugby Knit Wrap Skirt

J.CREW

Regular & Petite

Original Price $89.50 price $53.70 40% off Free Shipping

With clean rugby stripes and an easy throw-on-and-go silhouette, this comfy cotton wrap skirt embodies the best of summer style. You know how much I adore black and white stripes! Wear with a white tank and a cute sandal for summer and take it into Fall with a denim jacket and a slide.

Maddy Mule

Original Price $69.95 Price $29.90 55% off Free Shipping

It’s all about backless footwear this season, and this leather mule topped with a knotted bow is sure to be a favorite from 9-to-5 and through the weekend. I adore gingham, almost as much as stripes! These mules can almost be worn year round!

Badgley Mischka ‘Royal’ Crystal Embellished Peeptoe Pump,

BADGLEY MISCHKA

Original Price $245.00 Price$146.98 40% off Free Shipping

Extravagant crystal embellishments light up the back and wrap the slender heel of a gorgeous peeptoe pump in lustrous satin. I wear these a ton with distressed jeans and super cute to dress up a denim dress. Think dress up everyday denim, not to just be worn with a cocktail dress!

Embellished Floral Sandal

SOLUDOS

Original Price $128.95 Price $77.37 40% off Free Shipping

Standout embroidery and a bit of beading bloom across the thick fabric straps of a sunny flat sandal that’s anything but garden-variety. Well… you know I adore anything embroidered! How cute are these to finish off any summer outfit!

Stretch Cotton Twill Blazer

1901

Regular & Petite

Original Price $139.00 Price $83.40 40% off Free Shipping

As comfortable in the conference room as it is in a coffee shop, this cute cotton blazer sports a cheerful check lining that extends to the pocket flaps. A closet staple…. Everyone needs a great blazer! Works for every season!

jordan Burnout Tee

FREE PEOPLE

Original Price $58.00 Price $34.80 40% off Free Shipping

Drop-shoulder styling and a front keyhole cutout intensify the casual-cool attitude of this tri-blend burnout tee. A great basic with a fun twist! I got this in all the colors!

Pardon My French Sweatshirt

DREAM SCENE

Original Price $64.00 Price $38.40 40% off Free Shipping

Off-duty style takes on retro-chic vibes with this comfy American-made tri-blend sweatshirt. So cute! Yes, I know all the cus words in French! Maybe the only thing I remember from 3 years of French in High school!

Fuzzy Longline Cardigan

WILLOW & CLAY

Original Price $99.00 Price $59.40 40% off Free Shipping

There’s no need to sacrifice cozy warmth for style when you slip into this long cardigan knit from soft, plush yarn. Talk about cozy!! I am going to live in this fab sweater all Winter long!

Solange’ Off the Shoulder Midi Dress

BARDOT

Original Price $119.00 Price $65.90 45% off Free Shipping

An off-the-shoulder neck tops this chic cocktail dress designed with dramatic bell sleeves and a chic midi-length hem spliced with a soaring side slit. Because everyone needs a Perfect little black dress!

AC/DC Highway to Hell Tee

MIMI CHICA

Original Price $35.00 Price $21.0040% off Free Shipping

Get on the roadway to rocker-cool style with this weathered jersey tee featuring the iconic cover photo from AC/DC’s ’79 album. One of my ALL time Favorite Rock bands! You can never own to many concert tee’s!

I hope you enjoyed my SALE picks and remember you don’t have to be a card holder to shop the SALE above! Make sure to watch my instagram stories later today to see Some of my Anniversary picks! Instagram Here

If your shopping Nordstrom anytime and want to use my link to shop Here (which gives me a teeny tiny commission) I appreciate it and thank you in advance, as this is how I can do what I love to do and share what I share. Have a perfect day beautiful! OX, D’Arcy

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$500.00 Giveaway Perfect for A New Summer wardrobe or trip

$500.00 cash give away

Hey Beautiful’s! I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite Bloggers and YouTubers for a great giveaway. One lucky person will win $500 in PayPal Cash. The Winner will be announced by 7/5 on this page. You’ll receive 3 points for each entry. By entering this contest you’re subscribing to the hosts email list. Be sure enter the contest below! Good luck!

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What A perfect giveaway, Oh… What I would do with a$500 fun shopping spree ( I would shop my prior Sale’s post!) Here or maybe a little weekend getaway? How about you? What would you do with $500.00?

Make sure to enter…You can’t win if you don’t enter:)

Click here for $500 giveaway to Register to Win

Have a great night beautiful’s! OX, D’Arcy

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