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My pick’s from Shopbop’s Spring Sale

One of My favorite time’s of the year SPRING…. And what a better way then to kick it off

with Shopbop’s Spring sale…..Here’s what’s in MY cart….

Who doesn’t love a SALE? 20% off total order or if you spend over $500 you get 25% off USE code EVENT18 Here is just a few of my favorite Spring & Summer items that are in my cart. There is so many cute items this season it was hard for me to pick just 20!

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I hope you enjoyed my picks and have fun checking out Shopbop. Hurry it’s only a 3 day SALE. I love if you have Amazon prime you get FREE shipping too. Happy Shopping and please let me know your pick’s by commenting below!

Do you have any styling questions for me leave a comment below and i’ll get answered in My Dear-D’Arcy Question and answer series! OX, D’Arcy

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5 Way’s to wear Camo pants

Hello Beautiful’s,

Today I want to share a couple of fun tips with you!

Styling a pair of Camo pant’s 5 ways and different looks you can achieve with Camo pant’s, from casual to dressy. I love it when you can get different looks from one piece of clothing and I often tell my clients to think of more then one way to wear a piece of clothing before they purchase it. This really does help with over purchasing and finding piece you’ll get a lot of use out of.

Tips to camo….. First off you don’t have to stick to its Olive & black color theme. In the first photo I did a playful outfit with a colorful fur vest! (that $8 deal I told you about in instastory!) The trick to this look is I anchored the bold vest with neutral black turtleneck and boots. The other tip is the vest had 2 of the colors in it as the camo, olive and black! This helps 2 patterns to play together.

2nd outfit giving camo pants a dressier feel! Camo has a bit of a casual and weekend feel, but you can dress it up like I did here with pairing it with a chic black leather jacket, black turtle neck or sweater, and fun accessories and classic shoes.

3rd outfit is a great Winter weekend or casual outfit. Stripes with camo works when the stripe is bolder and has 1 color of the camo in it. In this case it’s a bold Black stripe. Paired with Winter accessories this gives a fun and playful vibe.

4th outfit is a fun way to add some Spring to your camo pants. I paired with a gingham off the shoulder top and an olive duster vest. The solid olive duster vest is what grounds the two patterns. Wearing the gingham and camo together only, you wouldn’t achieve the same look. Don’t have a olive duster? Think Olive jacket, vest or cardigan.

5th outfit is casual and piece’s everyone owns! Denim jacket, saying tee, Tennis shoes. Great look for a sports game, running kids around or shopping. This is a look that you can easily achieve and what makes it fun is the bold cuff bracelet.

A lot of these pieces are old and sold out but I am linking some similar pieces below along with some great sale items and SALES. Look in your closet and see what you have to try and copy one of the looks (or ALL)….Doesn’t have to be exact, Fashion is fun so play around with it.

Do you have a question on styling or have an idea you would love to see in a post? Please leave a comment below and I would be happy to help.

I hope you have a wonderful week and be inspired to wear some camo! OX, D’Arcy

Shopping my looks:

Similar items: Muti colored vest 1 & vest 2 on sale, Camo jeggings, black turtle neck on Sale, Sorel boots, North face boots, olive duster vest or this vest and this Darling Jacket, saying tee’s My Humble tee’s, Gingham shirt and some fun Spring pieces @BCBG and their having a huge 50% off Sale and Shopbop is having up to 70% off sale.

All opinions are my own.

Found… My New Favorite Jeans!

Vince Camuto booties and Kut from the Kloth Jeans

Embroidered Jacket, Velvet top, Connie ankle jeans, Chanel Sunglasses similar and Studded booties

Winter outfit, cozy cream sweater with side zip, leopard fur vest, cream Gianni Bini booties

Connie Side Slit ankle skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth

Grommet sleeve detail sweatshirt, Connie Skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth, boots by Freebird, leopard clutch and turquoise jewelry

Grommet Detail sleeve sweatshirt, Connie Skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth, leopard clutch and Turquoise jewelry, lace up boots Freebird

Side zipper detail sweater paired with Connie dark skinny jeans and cream bootie

Faux fur sweater, Cream sweater, Denim connie ankle jeans, cream suede booties Gianni Bini,Heart sun glasses, Giving key necklace

Found…My New Favorite Jeans!

Finding your new favorite jeans at an affordable price just got easier….

You know I love the brand Kut from the Kloth! I have made references prior. Here is a detailed prior post… I love that Kut from the Kloth is a brand that Chic Style Clothing boutique carries and they make sure to carry ALL the new releases for each season along with the Boutique exclusives. Last season Kut made the Connie frayed Ankle skinny in a dark wash with modell in it! It feels like butter and fits like a glove. I fell in love and grabbed 2 pairs of the frayed bottom cuties….WELL….For Spring they designed this FAB jean with a cute side slit and unstructured hem, perfect paired with booties. This jean fits amazing and truly fits every body type from 0-14 petite or tall and looks great with anything you pair with it. I love the way it fits, feels and that you can go from casual to dressy with its dark wash. Do yourself a favor and grab a pair or two!

I really tried to show you several types of outfits you could wear with these fabulous jeans, hoping to show you how versatile they really are. Come Spring they’ll look great with tees and tanks paired with your favorite wedges and kicks.

All of the Clothing Above is from Chic Style Clothing boutique in South Ogden. You can shop local to grab your unique pieces or call the shop at 801-749-0664 and order over the phone as their website is always changing and has some of their best sellers.

Hoping you have a wonderful week! Have any question? Please leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to try to help! OX, D’Arcy

This is my personal opinion. In collaboration with Chic Style Clothing boutique.

Day to Night Affordable Metallic outfit Idea

Seeing Stars and loving all this seasons’s metallic’s. Kut from the Kloth Jeans & Star sweater on SALE for $24, Tassel earrings Nordstrom ombre sold out so I linked the Solid colors.

I love that you can use this outfit day or night and that it really can be causal simply because it’s a Sweater & Jeans. Change out the Shoes and accessories to simple studded earrings and converse or bootie and you have a casual look. Looks that can change from day to night with just swapping out a couple of pieces makes going from work to dinner with ease.

If you have been following me for awhile you know I am a big fan of Kut from the Kloth jeans. I love how they fit so when they come out with a new wash (this Metallic) or body style I am always up to grab a pair! The fabric is stretchy and the metallic gives them some glam.

Way’s you can try the metallic trend without breaking the bank…..

The metallic’s this season add a playfulness that any age can wear without being over the top. Really who doesn’t want a little sparkle! Not sure how you feel about metallic’s? Try it in a small dose! Like the sweater I am wearing. It’s on sale which makes it a reasonable way to try a trend. Want to make a bolder step? Try the jeans.. Kut from the Kloth is having a But one get one 50% off sale right NOW! If you haven’t tried Kut nows the time!

Talking about sparkle look at these shoes! More details about them at the bottom of this post. You know I am a shoe girl and I love different shoes. I really feel the shoes can make or break the outfit. Buying different & unique shoes can take a regular pair of jeans and a plain tee or sweater into a statement outfit. If you notice I rarely have on a basic pair of shoes….Shoes can finish the outfit or Make your outfit pop! Next time you go shoe shopping… Pick the color over black or grab a print! Make a statement! Get the shoes girl!!!

More about HOW Shoes can Make an outfit!coming Next week

Crystal and Ice Open toed Badgley Mischka shoes (sold out) Similar shoe here

More details on my look….

Nail polish Opi Gel, bracelet Zenzii, Lip Stick-Lip crayon Marc Jacobs color Send nudes

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I hope my tips are helping you to look and feel fabulous! Have any questions simply leave a comment.

OX, D’Arcy

Thanksgiving looks for Fox 13 Fashion segment

Fox 13 The Place Thanksgiving Holiday looks

The set on The place of Fox 13

To Watch the segment view on link below

Fox 13 Fashion Segment

Thanksgiving is a fun Holiday with families celebrating in All different ways. I put together looks that work for watching football, heading out to shop, having a nice dinner party or going out for a fancy buffet dinner. I hope some of these fun outfits help inspire your Thanksgiving Holiday look.

Need help putting together outfits from your very own closet? I help you create fun looks with YOUR own clothes. Contact me or leave a comment for more details.

Hope you have a great fall day! OX, D’Arcy

Thanks to my cute Mom Models, Wendy, Melissa, Jen

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

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