Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

Holiday Gift Guides

It’s that time of year when we start thinking of the Holidays, making our lists, and thinking of gifts we would like to give. I took a poll on Instagram, and 60% of my followers had started shopping. With that in mind, I decided to create shopping guides earlier than expected. The first set of guides I have created for Her! Something for every lady on your list at a price point for every budget? Creating gift guides that will help give you inspiration for those extraordinary ladies on your list. Don’t worry. If you have boys and men on your list, those gift guides will be up next week, As I will be creating a gift guide a week to help you through the Holiday gift-giving season. (Make sure to see my daily gift Ideas and deals on Like to know it)

This year retailers are suggesting to shop early, as they are expecting shipping delays and want customers to allow the extra time for shipments. Also, make sure you get the items on your list that could be below stock.

1.] Square Hoops 2.] True comfort cookbook 3.] Candle 4.] Wood Cutting board 5.] Multi Chain Necklaces 6.]Chain earrings 7.] Chain bracelet 8.] A beautiful extra large Candle 9.] Velvet Pillows

Gifts Under $25

1.] Readers= A pair of well-made blue light readers is the perfect gift. Pair with a book for that special gift.

2.] Monogram mug= Inspired by French bistro tilework, this charming monogram collection makes gifting as easy as A-B-C.

3.] Pill box=A portable seven-day pillbox with a sleek design that easily fits in your bag, on your nightstand, or your counter.

4.] Socks = Soft, stretchy ribbed socks have a cozy slouchy fit through the ankles and reinforced heels and toes for durability. Barefoot dream socks= Animal spots pattern the signature CozyChic knit that makes these socks the softest, most soothing ones in your drawer.

5.] Mask set = A limited-edition set featuring five travel-size mask favorites for an indulgent at-home facial.

6.] Hand Cream= One of the Best Hand creams I have ever used and smells amazing

7.] Bracelet = Personalize your bling with this beaded stretch bracelet adorned with sparkly crystals and an initial charm.

8.] Tray= a tray is perfect for a Vanity tray, coffee table, hold desk items, and is great on a nightstand.

9.] Bowls= Set of 4 bowls, I own in pink and adore them. A versatile classic for the kitchen, now in a cupboard’s worth of colors.

$50 Gifts for Her

$50 gift guide for Her

1.] Charlotte Tilbury lip set = A four-piece limited-edition Pillow Talk set featuring new full-size Color Chameleon in Pillow Talk, along with other travel-sized faves.

2.] Tunic= Boatneck Tunic sweater in 4 colors and perfect with leggings and skinny jeans!

3.] Candle= Bestseller * Treat yourself or a loved one to Capri Blue’s beloved pumpkin-spiced scent – it’s a cozy, comforting choice that’s ideally suited for the harvest season.

4.] Glass Match holder= This elegant, hand-blown glass cloche comes filled with four-inch matches and a strike-on-bottle flint that ensures you always have a light ready. Paired with a candle, it makes a lovely housewarming gift that’s functional and has a beautiful decor accent.

5.] Knit scarf= With dainty patch pockets for a functional flourish, this fringed scarf is our favorite for bundling up in style. It comes in 6 colors

6.] Tarte Pallet = 12 beautiful shadows, perfect for the beauty lover in your life.

$100 Gift guides for Her

1.] New Balance Tennis shoes= One of my best-selling items and my favorite shoe right now! Heritage details meet modern attitude in a ’70s-throwback running shoe reissued as a mold-breaking street sneaker.

2.] Pillow Case= This luxurious silk sham protects delicate facial skin and hair from scratches, creases, and tugs, reducing split ends and ensuring a night of restorative beauty sleep.

3.] Throw= A barefoot dreams dupe, so cozy soft, and comes in 4 colors a steal at $57 versus $180 A perfect gift for everyone on your list.

4.] Arm candy= A set of 9 bracelets perfect for that layered look.

5.] Sweater= A dreamy hoodie with sweater material to keep you cozy all day long. The chic balloon sleeves make this a versatile piece—style with leggings, jeans, or joggers.

6.] OLAPLEX= A limited-edition kit featuring a full-size No 3 Hair Perfector along with travel-friendly and full sizes of other Olaplex favorites for healthy hair.

Another accessible shopping resource is Amazon Store Fronts. A place where I have created shop-able guides and lists all my favorite Amazon products. These Amazon storefronts help me develop collections for you to view and shop, knowing I’ve tried and tested the products and what I recommend. Hoping this makes it easy for you to pick a theme board/ gift guide and shop easily on Amazon. Another reason to follow me over on Amazon storefronts. I’ve been chosen as an Amazon Beauty ambassador and will be doing lives on Amazon, For how-to videos, product reviews. You’ll be able to view and shop at the same time.

Thank you, pretty Ladies, for taking the time to stop by!

Joining me in creating gift guides are our Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas as well.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Girls Trip New Beauty & Hair Products

Happy Friday, Pretty ladies,

Today, I was sharing a little from our girl’s trip Last week… the Beauty, Hair and one of our loungewear sponsors.

We had the pleasure of working with several brands on this trip. Let me tell you. It was pure joy to try and test out some of these Beauty and Hair Products/brands that I hadn’t worked with and a couple that is tried and true.

I love to try, share, and test products out. Sharing hits and even misses with you is something I love to do. I know product reviews are something you love as well, and I am happy to help!🥰

Revision Skincare is a leader in skincare and is new to me. Often sold at spa and medical offices. They sent each of us girls a beautiful assortment. Here’s what they sent and what we tried out…..

Nectifirm-For firming the appearance of the neck and Decolletage. [ I am loving what this is doing for my neck]

C Correcting Complex 30% -exclusive antioxidant blend with THD Ascorbate 30%, Vitamin E, Microbiome Technology [ C is one of the 5 most important products to use in your skin regimen]

Papaya Enzyme Cleanser– Energizing facial cleanser for naturally vibrant skin. [ I use this at night to remove all my makeup residue, make my face feels and looks fresh (almost glowing).]

D-E-J Night Face Cream– All in one age-defying night treatment with Retinol. [Retinol is another must-have in the top 5 most important products to use in your skin regimen]

Intellishade Original– Anti-aging tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. [ I love a good tinted moisturizer with sunscreen for summer] your skin looks fresh yet light with just enough coverage for a Summer glow.

Youthfull Lip Replenisher– The definitive solution for youthful [ I use this at night and wake up with soft, plump lips] No drying or cracking here!

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What is CO2Lift Face?

Presented by Lumisque Skincare, CO2Lift is a medical-grade brand of cosmeceuticals that harness carbon dioxide’s natural powers and benefits to tighten, lift, and rejuvenate the skin. CO2Lift Face offers a superior take-home facial skin rejuvenation experience.

Would CO2Lift Face Work for Me?

CO2Lift Face works for people of all ages, genders, and skin types. It is an innovative, take-home facial skin rejuvenation kit that can safely and effectively correct a wide range of skin imperfections associated with sun damage and aging, including:

Fine lines
Wrinkles
Textural imbalances
Dull tone
Dark circles around the eyes
Dehydration
Sunspots
Enlarged pores
And much more!

CO2Lift Face is designed with your safety and comfort in mind, so whether you are using CO2Lift Face in conjunction with another cosmetic treatment such as laser therapy or solely on its own, this revitalizing formula can help you resurface youthful skin.

Us, girls, at 1 am doing a mask…Yes, we look melty!

I have been a huge fan of C02 Facemask for years. I did the recommended 1 a week for 4 weeks and now maintain 1 a month and have been doing it for years! Game changer for your skin! I have even shared that I have done the C02 mask for your V. Seriously made a big difference. It is one of my BEST sellers Shops HERE.

Use Code DARCYVANDENBERG for 10% off

Soma: Cool Nights Pj Set– Why you’ll love it: Classic pajamas are reinvented in our exclusive Cool Nights® pajama set, made from fabric that’s designed to keep you cool and comfortable for a great night’s sleep. Comfortable style with Soma Intimates.

[ I adore how soft these pj’s are. I love the Summer because they really do keep you cool.] They come in Tall length as well. I am wearing a Med/ Tall, and they are True to size. This style is HERE ( if sold out, they restock). Shop the Look below:

Aveda, Provided to us by Paris Parker Salon– I don’t know about you but, I love Aveda products. A couple of these products were new to me, and let me tell you, I am a fan! Here is what they sent:

Heat Relief- 97% naturally derived*, protects hair from heat during restyling. Instantly conditions dry hair to add softness and shine. Infuses hair with calming shampure™ aroma.

Shampowder-Conquer second-day hairstyles. Absorb excess oil, impurities, and sweat with powerful plant powders. Instantly add volume and texture to refresh style.

Air Control– A light hold, hair spray with flexible, lasting hold for all hair types.

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My Chit Chat Chic Girlfriends share their take on our Beauty, Hair, and loungewear on their blogs. So make sure to go check out!

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for stopping by. It means so much to me that you took the time to read my post and follow along. Have a beautiful weekend.

MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

Sharing my TOP 5 Favorite Things each month seems to be a favorite of yours. Therefore, I love to share them with you. This can be anything from food, product, activity, and maybe something I am wearing to death. In today’s case, it’s all of the above. I hope you enjoy what I am loving this August!

Revive Smoothies= Delicious & healthy smoothies already created for you to enjoy. I’ll you have to do add your favorite milk and blend. (I use coconut milk) I am loving my magic bullet, so handy and blend and drink in the same container. This has really helped me stay on my health journey. Shop HERE Use Code rsf55darcyvandenberg for 55% off your first box

2. Charlotte Tillbury eyebrow kit! I love how easy it is to create brows that look good and are not hard to create. I don’t want to spend much time on my brows, and I am not great at drawing them. This kit makes you look like a pro. I adore this set.

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MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

3. A Large Fresh Green Salad, with Farm Fresh locally grown tomatoes. Nothing better than locally grown tomatoes. Cucumbers, green onion, Chicken ( I use roasted chicken store), Blue cheese crumbles with Pepper and Italian dressing. ( If I have an Avocado, I add that too)

4. Jumping for joy over this jumpsuit! Talk about easy to wear, easy to style, and perfect for travel! I have been living in it lately. Hands down one of my Favorite Things! It has a lot of fabric, so size down, Ties at the neck, and has a lower back. I am in size small. For fall, you could style with a blazer or leather jacket. Going on a Tropical Vacation? This would be darling over a swimsuit.

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5. The view on my morning walk. Isn’t it beautiful? I have been making my walks a priority, and I love the view along the way. Want to see more? Follow me on Instagram HERE and watch my stories. I often share parts of my walks with you.

Today, the Chic Chat Chic Girls are sharing Fashion or Favorites over on their blogs! I know you’ll love what they share over one of their blogs, and it would mean so much to me if you go check them out.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I hope you enjoyed the quick read. Tell me below one of your favorite things right now!

Skin pH: Is Yours Out of Balance?

It’s time to dig up your good old chemistry textbooks because your knowledge of pH levels is one of the keys to healthier skin. This scientific measurement, a scale that tells how acidic something is, will help you understand the problems of your body—and this includes persistent skin problems! So let’s dig a little deeper and discuss pH levels so that you can soothe and restore your skin.

What is Normal for the Skin?

In an ideal world, your skin is acidic with a pH level that falls between 4.1 to 5.8. It may be terrifying to think that your skin likes to be acidic, but don’t worry too much. Just be aware that it definitely needs to be on the lower end of the pH scale to be as healthy and natural as possible. Once your skin is at a pH level that makes it happy, it can properly seal in moisture and serve as a barrier against free radicals, pollution, and environmental irritants.

However, your skin may drastically slide to a higher pH level (or even lower than normal) because of numerous factors. These include the hygiene products that you use. Do you know those soaps, detergents, or leave-on products that smell strong to your nose and irritates your skin? They may cause your skin’s natural state to go haywire, bringing forth several conditions as a reaction to the change.

How pH Levels Affect Your Skin

And bring numerous problems to the surface of your skin. For example, you may experience eczema, dryness, itchiness, oiliness, and even acne as your natural barriers get compromised. In fact, people are more likely to develop fine lines and wrinkles if their skin rises to a higher pH level. So before you aggressively apply products to your skin, you need to be aware that it will fight back by showing various skin conditions.

How to Restore Your Skin’s Ideal pH Levels

To keep your skin happy and healthy, you must maintain the right acidic pH level. However, this doesn’t mean that you only need to use skincare products with acids…and it’s also not an invitation to rub the juices of citrus fruits on your skin.

Being aggressive with products is not the key to a good skincare routine. Your skin definitely needs a lot of TLC so that it can properly carry out its normal functions. Therefore, you need to use gentle products for your sensitive skincare regimen to keep it calm, resilient, and healthy. Start your routine with a calming gel cleanser that can remove dirt and impurities without affecting your skin’s natural barrier. It would be best if you also used a moisturizing cream to soothe and hydrate your skin, keeping it supple and healthy.

If you need an extra boost, acid-based serums at the right concentrations can help you get to that happy, acidic spot. For instance, serums with lactic acid can gently exfoliate your skin, while mandelic acid serums can get even out your skin tone. Just remember to use these products carefully since they can have high acidic concentrations that will make your skin react when it gets too much!

Your skin’s appearance is only a reflection of the processes and conditions that it is going through. So keep your pH level balanced, and you will definitely be rewarded with calm and clear skin. For more beauty tips, check our skincare articles here.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you learned another way to help keep your skin in top shape.

The Best Deals on Amazon for Prime Day!

It’s that time of year again when Amazon prime members have a chance to shop deals on items that rarely go on SALE. To Shop the Deals on Amazon Prime Day. You have to be a prime member, which pays for itself in the first couple of orders. Free shipping for the year, Free books on kindle, and free videos are completely a game-changer. My family shops on amazon almost daily, from everyday items to big household purchases.

I went through the Amazon Prime SALE and picked items we love and use, plus a couple of items I added to my cart! This quick post was created to help you shop the SALE easily for items I know you’ll love at a great deal! Want more items? Check out my Amazon shops. HERE I’ve created themed Shopping boards to take all the pain of looking for the perfect item away. From Packing for a trip to purchasing the best entertaining pieces to finding the perfect gift. Shop my Amazon shops HERE

Amazon Prime Day Fashion Finds:

Amazon Prime Day Beauty Finds:

Amazon Prime Day Home & Electronics :

Happy Shopping, Pretty Ladies!

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

12 Of My Favorite Things Right Now you need for Spring! When I say “favorite things,” I know some people think that word gets used too frequently, and “How could everything be your Favorite?” Well…I Like to think of it as Favorite’s right NOW because our favorites change, and better things come along. We also have tried and true favorite things (more as our staple favorites), so see, although the “FAVORITE Things” term can get overused, it still does have different meanings.

With that said, Welcome to 12 of MY Favorite Things right NOW, a series I will be doing monthly. Featuring ALL the things I am loving and using like crazy that I think you would like to know about. Think of it as your look into seasonal favorites, things that can make your life easier, pieces. You might wear the heck out of and that favorite product you might purchase over and over.

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

#1. Quilted Slide heels = This season’s must-have sandal goes with everything, and I seriously wear them multiple times a week.

#2. Maggie Jeans= My all-time favorite jean right now. I have these in white, black, and regular denim. Yes, I have 3 pairs, that’s how good they are. I love them, so easy to style, can be dressed up or down. I have several outfit inspirations on my Instagram. This is a mom pair of jeans with so much style; your daughter will want to barrow!

#3. ShadeM Lipstick =Seriously the best lip stains, 18 different colors to choose from. It’s none drying and stays on all day.

#4. Gigi Pip =The perfect straw hat. I purchased this last year, and I was so glad it was back for this season. Perfect shape and looks good with every sundress, shorts outfits, and swimsuits.

#5. Candle= I love candles year-round, and this one had the perfect Spring scent, Hibiscus Sangria, and the color is so pretty it will make a cute jar when the candle is burnt down. $14

#6. Tee shirt Maxi dress = This Tee shirt maxi dress with side ruffle detail is cute and comfy. I’ve been wearing it to death with my denim jacket and sandals. It is perfect for travel as it rolls up easily, easy to style, and is worn with so many shoe styles. I may have to purchase in another color. $44

#7. Tula Spray =You know I love Tula products, and I use many from their line, but this Spray is perfect to perk up after a long day. Great for setting your makeup, perfect for traveling (airplanes are so drying), and I love taking it poolside for a little cooldown. I have a bottle in my bag, in my beauty fridge, and my travel bag.

#8. Tula 24/7 = This Tula 24/7 moisturizer is a must for dry skin. I use this every morning on my face and neck, and it really helps keep my face moisturized all day long. I was so happy it came in the travel pack too. HERE

#9. Tarte = Tarte beauty products are newer to me, as people raved about a couple of products. I need to go check out their site, and when I found this Matte eye shadow compact, I was so excited. As you age, it’s important not to wear glitters as they can show wrinkles more. It’s tough to find a shadow pack that doesn’t have glitters in it. THIS one is completely MATTE. No glitter. LOVE LOVE. ( I did purchase several items from Tarte shared HERE for everything I purchased)

#10. Soma Bra= These are the only bra’s I will wear now. Comfortable, supportive & can be worn under teeshirts. If you haven’t tried a Soma Bra, you really need to.

#11. Swimsuit= This One-piece, one-shoulder Swimsuit is a show stopper, easy to wear, and definitely splurge-worthy. I love that you can also wear this as a bodysuit with jeans and trousers. So cute.

#12. Maxi Dress = This Maxi dress is flattering on your shoulders; it looks pretty with a tan. It’s just the right amount of flow without too much fabric. It’s gorgeous for Summer events, vacations and perfects to wear all season long.

Maggie Jean #2

Maggie Mae Jean, Mid-rise button fly jeans. Shop the look HERE

Gigi Pip Straw Hat with the Gucci Hatband. Shop the look HERE

12 of My Favorite Things Right Now You Need for Spring!

ShadeM lip stains HERE

I hope you liked my roundup of Favorite Things and maybe picked up a couple for yourself to enjoy. I have a couple of friends sharing their favorite things you might like to check out their picks below. Have a beautiful day!

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

25 Beauty products I tried and test out, The Empties

25 Beauty products I tried and tested out. I like to call the empties, products I tried out until emptied and tested to provide you with that honest review. I did a full video over on Instagram today and talked about each product, and gave my honest thoughts (maybe too real) on all 25 products. Head over to Instagram to view. I think you’ll like it and find it informative.

Here on the blog, I am giving you the product, some of the ingredients, and the product links if they were available for easy shopping, with a Quick buy or pass.

Dior’s highlighter pallet comes in two four-way color pallets. HERE I loved the way it blended perfectly and gave the cheekbones a beautiful glow. More beauty products I tried and test out below.

Tip: For Caring for long blonde hair, use a good purple shampoo at least once a week. I loved both the LOreal and Kerastase products below. The only difference is the price. Beauty products I tried and test out

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Hair Care products

Aveda= damage remedy, the leave-in treatment you do not rinse out. I like how it worked and didn’t make my hair feel heavy or gummy. BUY

Kerastase= blond Absolu, Shampooing anti-brass purple shampoo for lightened, cool blonde, or grey hair BUY

L’Oréal= Ever Pure, brass toning purple shampoo For blondes to highlighted brunettes, neutralizes brassy yellow/orange tones BUY.

Monat= renew Shampoo, Moisturize, shine and strengthen. It deeply nourishes and brings back strength to dry damaged hair. PASS

Monat=intense repair treatment helps stimulate the natural regeneration of hair follicles. Didn’t do as stated PASS

Monet= control hairspray, Infused with Infuse Alec/con infusion de rejuvenize Helps create volume.

All Monat products are non Toxic, cruelty-free,,100% vegan. I was not too fond of the smell and didn’t feel it gave my hair volume. PASS

Kerotin= Shape Shifter Hairspray with Provitamin B5, Fast Drying & flexible hold no parabens, unprotected, Humidity Resistant. Did what It stated It would do. BUY

Body Creams and Oil Shop the above photo Here

The Seaweed= Firming Detox Cream, with Green Coffee Bean Extract. With Nutrient-rich seaweed for the Appearance of softer, firmer-looking skin. Antioxidant-Rich Green tea extract, ultra Hydrating Hyaluronic acid. Scent Refresh, orange, eucalyptus & cedar. Does what it says BUY

Lush= Body butter Bar, leaving a light shimmer. I loved the glow. It gave BUY.

Marianella by Jaboneria= A rosewood and cubeb Body oil with mongongo & pomegranate oil.

It was very moisturizing, used after showering. I used it in the shower after drying off. LOVE. BUY

Coola Sunless tan= dry oil mist 70% + Organic. Use daily for a year-round rich dry oil natural golden tan.

Eco cert. Cosmos organic Great product, beautiful coloring, and smells good. I honestly love everything Coola makes. BUY

Juana= candlenut body Cream. This rich, luxurious body cream provides the nourishing benefits of candlenut oil, allowing it to penetrate the skin and add moisture. Paraben-free. I loved how rich and creamy it was. BUY

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Body washes

Summer’s Eve Active cleansing Wash= smells minty and fresh and makes you feel that way too. This cleansing wash is an all-over Body wash. BUY

L’Occitane Shower oil= Smells soft, pretty, and clean smell BUY If you like a foamy shower gel, this isn’t for you.

L’Occitane shower cream= Smell soft & pretty, milky, and clean smell. I loved how soft my skin was after. BUY

Skincare products and a couple of make-up helpers. Shop the photo HERE

Skincare and Makeup

Pause= Collagen Boosting Moisturizer, deeply hydrates, adds volumes, and tightens facial contours. Didn’t notice a difference. PASS

City Beauty= Uplift Firming Serum, Didn’t notice any difference. PASS

City Beauty= Multi-Action Sculpting cream, to apply As the last step of your daily and nightly skincare routine to add more moisture. IF you need moisture BUY

City Beauty= under-eye Recovery, eye treatment can your morning and night. A bedtime application in your skincare regimen. This allows active ingredients to work alongside the skin’s natural nighttime regenerating processes. Buy

Tula= 24-7 Moisture hydrating day and night cream. This product offers deep hydration to revive the appearance of dull skin. Probiotic & superfoods reveal an even-toned glowing, youthful-looking complexion. I adore this product and it does what it says it does. I can’t be without this product! Must have. Buy

Tula= so polished exfoliating sugar scrub. Get smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin with this gentle yet effective probiotic, sugar, and fruit enzyme scrub. Sugar particles exfoliate to get rid of oil, build up and debris. Papaya and pineapple enzymes help to unclog pores. I use it every other day and adore this product. Right now I am using this in the limited edition Pumpkin scrub. It’s a must-have product. Buy

Eos lip balm = fresh mint this lip balm really does help dry chapped lips of winter.

I love the scent and it’s truly moisturizing. I use it at bedtime. BUY

Make-up

Mac = Prep + Prime, Coconut skin refresher, and finishing mist. I love this as a setting spray after I finish my makeup look. The scent is heavenly and reminds me of Summer. I love this product and always have one on hand. BUY

City Beauty= City lips Matte plumping lip creme stain. Color pink taupe. This product truly stains your lips yet not drying and stays on with a mask. BUY

L’Oréal = waterproof Telescopic mascara in black . Although I don’t need a water prod mascara, I did love this one. I wear lash extensions but need mascara for bottom lashes and I love this brush for bottom lashes. Great color and last all day. No flaking and comes off easily when I get wash my face. BUY

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Shop some of my Favorite products I talk a lot about on Instagram and in stories:

Quiet a list of Empties, right? I know, I really like to try out all of the products before giving the review, to provide the product with a full chance. Sometimes, Some product gets used faster and others last a long time, which can end up with a very large Empties review. And I also like to use alike products, some of the times to be able to have a comparison to share with you. This is why there are multiple shower gels or hair care products. etc.

I get so many products sent to me and items I do purchase as well that it’s so fun to share, which I often share in unboxings in my Instagram stories. Because I always state I will test out and give you a review, I know you like them and patiently wait. Sometimes it takes me a while to get to that product and to use it all. But I genuinely try and test out, it might just take me a little longer to bring you the results. I love being a product tester and I hope you love hearing about and shopping them here on my blog. Please feel free to leave a product you want to be tested here in the comments and I’ll do my best to help a pretty lady out. Have a beautiful weekend.

Now that I’ve shared my extensive Beauty review with you, I know you’ll LOVE my Girlfriend’s Beauty finds, Secrets, and tools they’re loving over on their pages. Please visit:

Cindy: LuLuloves7

Cammi= Cammie’s Happy Place

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

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Saying Goodbye to Summer…Fashion I am packing away!

Do you have those Summer pieces you wore over and over and are sad when it comes time to pack them away? These are pieces that don’t transition into Fall. Summer short, Summer Printed tops and dresses, Sandals you loved, and those perfect Straw hats and Fun Summer Bags. I sure do. These pieces I wore to death all summer long and genuinely hated having to pack them away, Partly because it means the end of summer and partly because these pieces brought me joy all summer long.

The linen shorts HERE from Old navy I purchase in the stripe and four solid colors. So affordable, comfortable, and easy to style. I wore with a tank or graphic tee and if not to hot-finished off with a denim jacket. Shop the whole look HERE. Picking up summer pieces on SALE for next year is always a great idea and like Christmas when you unpack your summer clothing!

My favorite sandal this year by far! I purchased my tan shoes from my girlfriends little boutique Rowan in California. Best purchase ever, I could have worn every day they worked with every outfit I put together. Forcing myself to grab other sandals (lord knows I own plenty!) These would be great for traveling just for that reason. Here, and Similar in tan HERE and HERE

Those fun straw bags and favorite espadrilles we all love and collect scream all things summer! I am a sucker for cute bags and shoes. They get me every season, but especially in the summer. These are very hard for me to say goodbye. The struggle is so real 🙂 but let’s face it transitioning these cuties into Fall is pushing it. It’s time to say goodbye for now and see you in a year. Bring out the booties and fantastic leather bags, and this Fall, you might even be seeing some fringe. Shop these shoes here.

I like to store all my summer bags in the totes below; Clear bins are perfect so you can see them. I store all my Summer sandals in the shoe storage, also shown below.

I loved the Blazer and Bermuda shorts trend this year, Yes Blazer’s transition great into every season, but as I stated above, shorts are hard, especially in Utah. All though you can wear with a sweater and sweatshirt on chillier evenings or a crisp day, those days are far too little living here in Utah or Mountain communities. Packing these guys away, Tip, I like to roll all my shorts and store in bins showed below. Shop this look HERE

More shorts and here I am showing one of my favorite Summer straw hats, Spf 50 sunscreen built-in! Straw hats unless its a cowboy hat is for Summer and time to pack away. Shop this look HERE Now. Thank goodness Kimonos transition well for Fall unless a bright Summer print, so keep those out for a little while longer.

Check out at the end of this post how I like to store my hats and other treasures.

Shop my Favorite Shorts on SALE from Nordstrom sale below

Although I love, I move all my Floral, summer printed tops, skirts, and dress in summer colors to the back of my closet. My Fall and Winter wardrobe is full of darker and more Fall & Winter seasonal colors. Black, gray, cream, wine, spiced, mustard, navy, etc. Shop this look HERE

Floral Prints and what to do?

Saying Goodbye to Summer…Fashion I am packing away! My love of floral prints always has me sad to see them go. Fall color florals transition into Fall, so you can keep those out for a little longer, but as I stated above, We should pack away summer florals. Note my favorite sandals here again:)

What do you do with those seasonal dresses?

Dresses can be so versatile and can be great wardrobe builders, but unfortunately, some dresses do scream their season, like above, it truly is a Summer/Spring dress. Find it HERE. Just like a sweater dress is a Fall/Winter dress. If you purchase a ton of this season’s tee shirt dress, You can keep those out and transition those into your Fall wardrobe by adding layers and wearing them with booties or tennis shoes. Suppose you have darker colored or dark or fall printed dresses that transition perfectly as well. I’ll share some Fall transition looks all upcoming week in my stories and my Instagram feed, so make sure you follow along.

Sharing with you what I am Saying Goodbye to Summer with and what Fashion I am packing away! I hope I inspired you to say goodbye to Summer in a pleasant way and maybe even get a little organized to make room for that Fun FALL fashion. ( Hope you checked out My Fall picks from the Nordstrom SALE HERE, HERE, HERE)

Do your Pack up our closet or shift you’re seasonal close to the back?

Speaking of packing, do you pack up your Summer clothing and accessories, or do you move them to the back of your closet? I do both, I pack up some items, and I shift other pieces to the back. I thought you might like some of my favorite closet organizing containers for packing up Seasonal pieces in your closet. These pieces can also help you organize your closet regularly. Shop organizing below

How do you feel about Saying Goodbye to Summer? Are you Packing away any Fashion? I’d love to know how you handle your closet for the seasons. Comment below!

I enjoyed collaborating with some of my blogger friends on How their “saying Goodbye to Summer!” and would love if you checked them out by clicking on their name.

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10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without!

10 Summer Favorites I Can’t Live Without! I hope you won’t be able to live without them either. Summer is one of my favorite seasons, being outside enjoying the weather, dining outside, enjoying the gardens, and the long days along with pool & lake time and entertaining outdoors. With all the fun things to do, you’ll need to look good doing them, right? Here are my 10 Summer favorites I can’t live without!

Shorts, I love every length short, but the Bermuda shorts are one of this seasons biggest trends. In every shade, style, and color, you can’t go wrong with a Bermuda short. They look great paired with a blazer too. Easy to wear and even easier to style. Anything goes with a cute pair of Bermudas. Here are some of my favorites.

Sandals are making my top 10 Summer favorite’s. I can’t live without, and I found some adorable ones I have been wearing to death. My picks are sandals you’ll wear all Summer long and truly are some classics you’ll be able to wear for several Summer seasons.

Summer dresses are one of my top Summer favorites. So comfortable to wear, easy to style, and keeps you looking Chic without a lot of effort. Here are some of my favorites and so affordable.

Summer Cover up’s, and I adore this built-in Spf cover-up by Cabana Life. Stylish, true to size, and made of terry cloth.

One of My Summer’s favorites I can’t live without is grabbing a Summer read it’s perfect for catching some rays and soaking up the pages poolside. I am CURRENTLY reading Life gives you LULULemons. You’ll always catch me with an Ice tea in my hand, it’s my favorite for every season! This Summer I am so happy I have Sunnies that are readers too! HERE Shop my photo below.

Coola Self Tanner is a must along with sunscreen for your Summer days. This self-tanner gives you such a beautiful glow and natural-looking tan. I love the face tanner and Oil mist too. Shop my picks below

Summer means BBQs and family gatherings, and I have found Butcher Box home delivery makes it even easier to entertain for the Summer. Delicious 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, heritage-breed pork, and wild-caught seafood. An unbeatable value with an average of less than $6 per meal. Great -tasting, high-quality meat you can feel good about, delivered right to your doorstep. (Free Shipping) My family loves this meat and said it is the best meat they have eaten. (remember I am a mom of boys and they are big foodies) Our Vacations are planned around where they want to eat! Comes fresh frozen in dry ice packs and ready for your freezer. It’s a must for my TOP 10 Summer Favorite’s, and it will be for yours too. I love it to help build up my food storage too. (I am a Butcher box partner) Shop HERE

Making the 10 Summer Favorites you can’t live without! Summer Salads and one of my favorites would-be my Greek salad, So refreshing and light, I could eat it every day. This salad is so easy to make and you’ll love how tasty it is. You can eat it on a bed of romaine lettuce and a side of grilled chicken or just plain.

Greek Salad:

4 on the vine tomatoes cup up

1 English Cucumber cut up

1 cup Kalamata Olives

1 cup red onion chopped up

Italian dressing of your choice

Feta cheese (if doing whole30 leave off) use the amount you like

Add all items together and mix with dressing (I leave the cheese out and top my salad when I serve) As this makes enough for 4 servings. I like to make a batch and have it for a couple of lunches. Serve as is or on a bed of Lettuce of your choice, also great with grilled chicken.

I really enjoyed sharing with you a few of my Summer favorites and I have a few friends that are also sharing their favorites today as well. I hope you’ll go check them out. Have a Beautiful Summer day. OX, D’Arcy

Heidi =www.simplyoursociety.com

Gwen=www.gwenliveswell.com

Sherri=A woman thing

Michele=Hot Flash and Sass

Lerysha=www.fiftyfabandtraveling.com

Rosemary=Distinctly Southern Style

Melanie=Mels 2nd act

Kim=For a good life after 50

June Instagram Recap

June Instagram Recap: Summer dress outfit had all of you in love. Paired with some of my favorites, you guys love Summer dresses, and I am listening. Shop this look HERE

Summer linen is one of my favorite things and yours too. You guys purchased a ton of these pants HERE, and I wasn’t surprised because they are one of my favorite things, easy to style, and were on SALE. SHOP look HERE

Summer dresses Affordable Summer tee shirt dresses perfect for Summer. Comfortable to wear and even easier to style. Wear plain with your favorite flip flops or tennis shoes or wear as I have in the above photo paired with a hat, denim jacket, sandals and, a summer bag. Shop the Look HERE This was a TOP look you loved on Instagram. Below I have featured several affordable and comfortable to wear tee shirt dresses. #teeshirtdresses

This Outfit and Caption from Instagram had you all laughing, and that was my point! We sure needed this lighthearted and funny post. If you missed it, read it HERE and shop it HERE.

June Instagram Recap: Instagram story’s favorite and one of my personnel favorites as well. These Splattered paint cropped lounge pants are so comfy and super soft sweatpant material. I’ve been living in these and you will too. I love that the comfort of these pants could be styled and chic also. Shop the look HERE

Summer linen is a perfect Summer fabric. Nothing say’s Summer like a cute pair of linen shorts. These $13.50 shorts were such a great deal you guys bought them up. They came in several colors, and at these prices, you can grab a couple of pairs. I sure did:) Pair with your favorite tank, denim jacket, and your set. It even looks cute with a concert tee. Shop my look HERE

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MY TOP SELLERS FOR JUNE

Homedecor: Adding a pop of Boho Summer designer pieces to your home. Here I used some high-end designer pieces to decorate for Summer and shared with you the DUPES you could purchase to get the same look at a fraction of the cost. SHOP HERE

Sangria Recipe: I shared this Sangria on my stories, and My DMS were flooded for the recipe. I did say how to make it in the stories and saved to cocktail highlights, but I know a lot of you like a written copy. White Sangria recipe: is a Moscato wine, one bottle of your choice 1/4 jar lemon-lime soda (sprite) 1/4 jar lime La Croix and cup chopped pineapple, cup Strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries. Add all to a glass pitcher or serving jar… The measurements were based on the jar 1/2 the pitcher was the wine, then 1/4 soda 1/4 sparkling water ( hope that makes sense) I did the same for the Red Sangri, a bottle of sweet red wine, 1/4 soda, 1/4 Sparking water and for the fruit I used one apple chopped, 1 cup of grapes cut up and 1 cup blackberries mixed. The best flavor is to make a day ahead. I hope you guys enjoy it because this #sangriawine is a winner in my book.

Charcuterie Board The Instastory that gave me more DMS then I could handle:) My festive Charcuterie Board that has something for everyone and can feed a large gathering. It’s effortless to put together, and many of you asked for a shopping list. Here is what I used this time:
Grapes
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Zucchini bread
Crackers (3) types
Carrots
Cucumbers
Hummus
Verity of cheese
Nuts
Chocolate
Crostini
I like to use little dishes on my board to give hight and keep the fruit from making the crackers soggy. Also great for cheese spreads and Hummus. There are so many ways you can create a great Charcuterie board, really no wrong way to create one. Below are a few of my favorite items to help you create a great board

June Instagram recap: Baked goods June was the first month. We started using Wildgrain bread, pasta, and pastries made fresh than fresh frozen and delivered to your door. Ready for you to bake or cook when you need it. You guys loved my stories and wanted to try the service out for yourself. Some of the best Bread, pasta, and pastries my family has ever had. With this foodie family, that is hard to say. We felt like we were in a bakery in Europe, right in our own home. You won’t be disappointed. Get $10 off with code DARCY_10 Shop HERE.

Date-Night. June took us on a much-needed date night out at The Gateway in Salt Lake. We had dinner at Midici’s Neapolitan pizza company than A drive-in Theater experience. If you haven’t been to The Gateway in Salt Lake and live in Utah, you need to make your way down there. The outside dining, beautiful wall art murals, interactive parks, water features, window displays are so pretty and inviting. They have some unique shops and entertainment as well.

I hope you enjoyed my June Instagram Recap, sharing all the things you enjoyed in my stories, top sellers, and items you wanted more info on. I plan to do a recap at the end of every month, as this seems to be something you have been requesting. Please leave a comment below if there is something you would like me to write or share about. Have a Beautiful 4th of July. OX, D’Arcy