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How to Mix Texture and Patterns Fox 13 Fashion segment

Mixing Textures and patterns fox 13 fashion segment

A great way to kick off fall…. I am talking about mixing texture and patterns with this years top trends Velvet & embroidered. While mixing in Falls classics and staples denim & plaid… I hope you enjoy this segment and learn a couple of fashion tips & tricks.

To watch this segment click on the link below

Fox 13 Fashion Segment

Thank you to my cute Models Shanelle, Kjirsten And Britney

All of these clothing pieces were provided by Chic Style Utah visit Chic Style instagram

Working in collaboration with Chic style, All outfits styled by myself.

Fall Fashion Trends featuring Kut from the Kloth clothing brand

Fashion Segment featuring Kut from the kloth clothing

Fall Fashion Trends

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

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

Watch the segment on The Place on link below

Fox 13 fashion segment

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

Have a great day! OX, D’Arcy

Affordable Outfit Details & sharing a couple tip’s

Hello Beautiful’s! Today I wanted to share this fun little outfit I picked up for under $50 at Forever 21 while in Las Vegas with my mom! A Super cute pink stripe bell sleeve off the should top $17.99 and a black frayed hem mini skirt $28.99! I got the top in a Medium and I really needed a small, unfortunately they were sold out! For $18.00 I really thought it’s so cheap, it’s ok is a little big! Bell sleeves and ticking stripes are a huge trend right now! Who doesn’t love a deal! I normally don’t go into Forever 21 because the sizing is all over the place and the quality is 1 to 2 washing’s and it’s done…this is where my first tip comes in…

Tip: I have said it before purchasing very trendy items at a affordable price is smart! Trendy piece’s are normally just around for that season and then DONE! Why spend a lot of money on something that has very little closet time!

Down side to affordable/Cheap clothing is the quality is sometimes poor and the fit can run really small or in this case really big! So make sure to try on…This isn’t the place to shop if you don’t like to try on!

Tip: 2. I normally suggest wearing a affordable piece of clothing with a quality piece! BREAKING A RULE! Here I am wearing two affordable pieces and it works because the denim skirt looks like quality denim! Now I haven’t washed either item yet…So i’ll let you know!

Tip:3 While shopping affordable clothing shops look for items that the fabric feels good, seams are sewn well and buttons are secured with enough stitching. Helps items to last longer and gives a better over all appearance! I am not saying don’t purchase affordable clothing…I am just saying some are much better then other’s. Old saying is true “You do get what you pay for!’

Tip:4 My favorite place’s to get a Bargain but on designer brands are TG Max & Nordstrom Rack… Quality at a steel, WELL sometimes!

Have A great week! OX, D’Arcy

Tuesday’s style Tip= It’s not always about the New! It’s about what you love!

Tuesday’s style Tip=

It’s not always about the New! It’s about what you love!

Happy Tuesday Beautiful’s! This Topic has been weighing on me for awhile now and I decided it’s time to share! Social Media is ALL about the latest and greatest! Current trends and everyone always trying to sell you something! I don’t want you to feel like I am always try to sell you something, I want for you to think of me as a resource, A person you can trust and get advise from! Now…I get a lot of messages and text as to where I got something or what brand, So I will always list links to what I am sharing or maybe something like it to make it easier for you. If I am working with a company it is truly because I love it and am honored to collaborate with them!

As A girl that has always loved FASHION and yes making sure I was on TREND and current, I never felt you had to clear out your closet or Always buy NEW! (Now I am not saying never clean out your closet!)I mean to start Fresh every season…. For most that just isn’t available with the budget! I like to stress to my clients spend your money on classics and buy the affordable Trendy pieces! Classics are just that CLASSIC…classic pieces will last you forever and stay IN forever or come back IN…in a couple years! This White leather jacket to me is a classic staple piece. It’s a piece that you can have for years and bring it in and out of your wardrobe with nobody guessing it’s age! ( Mines 8 years old) Classic pieces are worth spending good money on when you divide it by the years of use it becomes pennies! Expensive pieces fit better and really do wash and wear 10x better (one of the reasons they last so long!) Purchasing new is fun and buying Trendy pieces for the season helps keep your Classic pieces looking NEW and on trend!

Breaking down how you can make your OLD pieces look new… Here I am Not wearing anything Newer then 9 months…. My distressed Jeans are 9 months old, my Shoes and necklace are 2 years old or older and my numbered tee is over 4 years old! Nothing NEW… But this outfit still looks on Trend….Why, well if you break it down I am wearing a classic leather jacket, number and Vintage tee’s always look chic, A fun pair of embroidered heels dress up any outfit! Now Embroidery is Hot hot hot this season….Let me tell you it comes and goes on the trend alert but I have some very beautiful and expensive embroidered pieces I’ll never get tired of, I love them and that is a key to buying… I might not wear for a couple of seasons but that embroidery always comes back around… Distressed jeans have been HOT for a couple of seasons Now, these keep the outfit on the Chic side! When I find A jean I like a do buy a couple pairs, you can normally tweak your jean collection to be on trend. A snip here or a hem here or fray the hem…etc! My statement necklace… Statement necklaces aren’t a huge trend right Now. (I really kept this because it matched the shoes perfectly!) but the big pop of color really works with this outfit and adds a fun element!

Happy when I can look in my closet and pull clothes together that can make a ON TREND outfit with not a lot of NEW! Trends come and go so make sure it’s something you love…You’ll get years of use out of it!

Did you have a question or need advise on how to wear something in your closet? Leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to try and help! OX, D’Arcy

Clothing list: Jacket=Kut from the Kloth, Jeans=Edyson, Tee=Victoria Secret, Shoes= Just Fab, Necklace= Chic Style

Tuesday’s Tip=Shorter shorts after 40

Kicking it up to a Shorter week! Hope you had a fabulous Holiday weekend. Head over to my Facebook page to see what I was up to! (Dear D’Arcy facebook)

Tip: Switching your shoes from a wedge to a flat give a totally different feel to the outfit! Went from Date night outfit to Lunch or shopping!

Tuesday’s Tip= Wearing shorter shorts after 40!

Let’s face it as we age our body and skin changes. Some people say you can’t wear shorter shorts after 40! I feel if you have great legs or work hard to stay fit go for it!

I have some tips for wearing shorter shorts after 40 to stay classy and not like your trying to look 20!

Use A great self Tanner, It helps hide flaws and Tan legs look great in shorts! Sorry and I know I’ll get flack for saying it but white legs are just a NO in your 40’s in shorter shorts! In your younger years you could get away with anything! Not now…Get a great self tanner! See my favorites in my prior blog post…self tanner’s

Shorter shorts means a 5 inch inseam NOT a 3 inch cheek showing short! I don’t care how great your body is leave the 3 inch booty shorts to the teenagers!

To keep your outfit balance and too not look like your going clubbing don’t wear a sexy top with shorter short! Yes.. I am wearing a off the shoulder top but its chambray and has a feel of day time.

Wear a wedge it lengthens the leg and really does give the appearance of toner legs.

Pilates and the elliptical really do keep your legs in great shape!

I am really lucky and never really had an issue with cellulite (stretch marks yes!) I am not sure as to why not, I have read its a inherited trait but my tip would be I use coconut oil everyday in the shower after drying off! I also exfoliate my body with a sugar scrub every week!

I hope your age doesn’t stop you from feeling like you can’t dress the way you want! You can be chic and fashionable at every age! OX, D’Arcy

Do you have a fashion question? If so comment below and I will try my hardest to help you out!

Outfit details: Chambray top sold out similar here, lace layered shorts here, pom pom sandals sold out, similar here , wedge sold out but Poshmark has several pairs here

Way to Wear Wednesday = 7 ways to wear a Denim Jacket

Happy Wednesday Beautiful ladies! Do you have a denim jacket? If not you really should. I feel it is one basic piece everyone should own. I personally have Multiple denim jackets in different washes.

Here I am showing you 7 different way’s you can wear your denim jacket besides the normal Tee shirt and Jeans or with basic shorts.

Wear with a Lace or Floral Romper to dress it down or give it sass.
It looks great with a tight jersey or form fitting dress.
Paired with tulle, it dresses it down, as to not look as if your headed to a party.
Wear with a pencil or tulip skirt. Darling with an Aline as well. I love denim with skirts, I think it gives it edge.
Paring with Cargo skinny pants adds another texture to help define your outfit.
Worn with a maxi skirt gives a more laid back casual look!
One of my favorite ways to wear a denim jacket is with a floral or lace slip/cami dress and booties for a touch of country! Tip’s on purchasing a Denim jacket, buy a good quality one so it will last for years. Make sure its fitted and not boxy! (this is important for wearing with dresses and skirts) find the weight you like. I have a spring weight which is light enough for Spring/summer and a heavier weight for fall/winter. If it your first denim jacket make sure you love the wash and it will work with a bunch of what you already own. I like Lighter wash for All my Spring/Summer clothes and Medium wash for Fall/Winter. (Kut form the Kloth Denim jackets are my personal favorite! They Fit amazing, wash up awesome and have a bunch of washes seasonally !) I hope I inspired you to wear your denim jacket in a few new way’s and if you didn’t own one you now will want too! OX, D’Arcy *Light wash Spring weight Denim jacket above is Kut from the Kloth

Staying on The Right track….Life’s track

cold shoulder shirt with hobo bag on the railroad tracks

hobo sheila bag

Life’s Track….Let’s face it life has us going in multiple directions and filling many shoes! Staying focused and keeping on track is hard! I found some simple way’s to help me stay focused, accomplish tasks and manage my time better to make sure I am staying on the right track!

I love list to keep me motivated. I am always writing… goals, prayers, dreams, thoughts and Ideas. Starting at the First of the Year I write a Big list for the Year…. Then I break it down into Months,weeks and even day’s. This helps me stay organized and also keeps the BIG picture attainable… More about this in my Prior post Monday motivation….I can look back and make sure I am on track for the Year!

A planner… not just a monthly planner but also has a daily calendar and note section. This is really helpful for time management. Having a place to store all of your appointments, schedule, kids schedules, meetings, deadlines, orders and social activities in one place keeps you organized and not over booked. Being able to look at a month at a glance helps you to be able to plan your week…. This keeps you focused while helping your time management skill’s. Take the little time it takes to plan your week and writing it down for daily tasks really helps. You can Account for what you need to get accomplished on a daily basis making the Big picture seem smaller while keeping you on track!

It’s important to note you might not get ALL your Daily task done, but checking off the ones you did get accomplished makes you feel good and shows progress! Now just take note of what you didn’t finished and make that a priority to finish tomorrow.

A little reminder I tell myself Daily….”Work Hard, Stay Motivated, Count your blessings and PRAY!” This helps me to Remember my Goals & dreams and with God ALL things are possible!

Here’s to “Staying on the Right track!” OX, D’Arcy

Hobo Bag, Jeans sold out Similar here Necklace one of a kind similar Here, Cold shoulder shirt only available in shop (Chic Style Utah)

How to Pattern mixing in 4 easy steps

Striped skirt (old) Floral tank (chic style) Blush shoes (Nordstrom sold out) Earrings (jCrew)

Have you ever wondered how to mix up patterns? I get asked this question a lot! “How do you know what work’s?” Here is a couple easy way’s, I found that makes playing with pattern easy.

Make sure to have a small print and a large! As shown above the floral is a large print and the stripe is a small. It works too…If the small was the floral and the large was a wide stripe. It gives balance.
Make sure the patterns work in the same color pallet! As shown above Blush always pairs well with grey! Like red goes with black:)
Having a solid colored item like the blush vest, helps break it up! Think layers!
Don’t think about it to hard…Clothing is suppose to be fun and a way to express yourself! “PLAY” with your clothes, mix and match, you’ll get way more out of your wardrobe!

See… 4 easy tips to help you Mix up patterns! Happy Thursday! OX, D’Arcy

Tuesday Tip: Prepping outfit’s for your week…

Happy Tuesday Tip Day!

Are you a busy mom or Career Girl or heck Both?

Today I wanted to Share with you one of MY time saving tricks. Just like Meal prep…It takes a little time but is a huge pay off when its done. Not to mention the amount of time saved… standing in your closet STARING at your clothes! BEEN there?

First= Look up the weather for the week… This allows you to organize the correct types of outfits for your week. Here in Utah you can go from Winter to Summer in A day! (I do my Outfit prep on Sunday)

Second= Look up your schedule for the week. This allows you to see if you need other outfits besides your normal work day outfits. (date night, bridal or baby shower, Special meeting, Church or event etc.)

Third= Have a space you can Hang them… A spot in Your closet, a garment hook, clothing rack or Garment rack. I have a clothing rack Shown above that holds about 8 organized outfits. You can Find RACK here. This rack is affordable and takes up very little space. It can even fit in most peoples walk in closet. I use these for my clients closets, perfect for a their weeks worth of outfits.

Now for the fun part… Assembling your outfits! I like to put everything you need for the outfit on the Hanger. Top, Bottom and accessories. I then pick out what shoes and bags go with each outfit. ( If the bag is a clutch or small bag I hang that on hanger as well.) I then line all the outfits on rack according to the week, line up shoes underneath. (If I am doing this for a customer I take a picture of outfit all the pieces and clip to the hanger) This process can take 1-2 hours depending on how fast you are at looking at your clothes and mixing it up. I promise you it’s worth the time prepping your Clothes for the Week! If you haven’t done this before…You’ll be thanking me:)

Now….You’ll have all this extra time in your week! What will you do with it?

I would love to know if you try this tip & comment below:)

Have a beautiful week! OX, D’Arcy

Knowing your body type…and Dressing for it!

Denim Shirt dress sold out, similar here , wedge here, jewelry Bauble bar sold out this would work here & here, clutch with Tassel BCBG sold out, similar here or here

Hello Beautiful’s!

Today I am chatting about knowing your body and what works on it! All of our bodies have a strengths and weakness. For instance My strength is my long legs and my weakness is I am square, no waist and I hold any extra weight in my middle area. I am a Ruler= Straight up & down! With this type of a build I am going to play up my legs and draw attention away from my middle. This is why Shirt dresses work great for me (above) It flatters my figure. While Shirt/shift dresses work on Almost every figure, Its shorter style and no waist line make’s it’s my go to in a dress choice. I don’t wear Dresses that draw attention to the waist, have a belt at the waist or the Popular wrap dresses because it isn’t flattering on me. Now for a person that has a little waist It’s a perfect. (some would say wearing a belted dress gives my square shape a shape!!! It does not…it just make me look square) This is one of the reasons to know what works on YOUR body! You need to feel comfortable and confident!

When you know what works on your body it makes shopping easier and you know what styles you can eliminate. Now this doesn’t mean you have to purchase the same styles time after time! It just means you have a better sense of the styles you are looking for. Boy does this help in the try on rooms!! 🙂

I have found with my body type I look better in pencil skirts verses A line skirts because A line skirts draw attention to waist and have flowy fabric around the leg area, where a pencil skirt draws attention to my legs and is structured for a more tailored look that suits my shape.

Knowing what works helps you to look and feel your best everyday! Why try to wear something just because it’s in Fashion if it doesn’t look good on your body, you won’t feel Fabulous! Dressing for your body type will change how you look and purchase clothes! Most of all, You will Always feel great! For more about dressing for YOUR body TYPE, I found a great article for you over at Who Whore What .

If you have any questions or want some tips from me on what I think would look great on you. Please leave a comment below and I will have you send me some photo’s of you via email, and I’ll be happy to send YOU your personal styling tips:)

Thank you for reading Dear D’Arcy, OX D’Arcy

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