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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


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

high heels

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

If you liked my post please share it with your friends or pin my photo’s to pintrest. (share icons on left side bar)

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

OX, D’Arcy

 

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Holiday Outfits Fox 13 Fashion segment

Holiday Outfits, Fox13 The Place, Fashion segment

Casual to dressy, A couple of festive Holiday looks I styled for The Place using clothes from Chic Style

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Holiday fashion

My Holiday look, Pants and leather Jacket by Kut from the Kloth, Sweater from Target on SALE $24.99, clutch TjMax and pom pom heel by Gianni Bini

Happy Holiday’s!

I wanted to Share with you my Fashion segment I did on Fox 13 The Place last Friday, on Holiday looks you can create from casual to dressy at affordable pricing. Here’s the link to watch the show Fashion segment on The Place 

I have been lucky enough to have had a monthly fashion segment on Fox 13 The place, once a month for the last year and half. It’s been really fun to share affordable & on trend fashion and easy to create looks for every age especially us moms. To see past shows visit my blog post here…. October 2016 fashion Segment, November 2016, December 2016 Fashion segment, fashion Segment, January 2017 fashion Segment, February 2017 fashion Segment, March 2017 fashion Segment, April 2017 fashion Segment, May 2017 fashion Segment, June 2017 fashion Segment, July 2017 fashion Segment, August 2017 fashion Segment, September 2017 fashion Segment, October 2017 fashion Segment, November 2017 fashion Segment (working on creating a Fox 13 tab for easy viewing)

I am looking forward to 2018 as I will be working with other brands and small boutiques to bring you great segments with great styling and affordable fashion for every age. Mark your calendar January 12th I have a segment on work out wear trends for 2018. Plus I have the pleasure of dressing the Gift of Glam Winner who will be featured that day as well. 

I hope you will watch a show or 2 and if you have any questions leave a comment and I would be happy answer any question. OX, D’Arcy

 

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How to do Holiday make up like a Pro

How to Do Holiday Make-Up Like a Pro….

I am so happy to have a Guest Feature, Hollywood Make up Artist (and my Sister) Tiana Holiday

www.tianaraeartistry.com

Tiana Holiday
www.tianaraeartistry.com

Holiday looks by Tiana Holiday

Make up artist at work

The excitement for the Holidays can put your makeup routine on the back burner or least zap your energy when it comes to getting ready for that dreaded company Christmas party or neighbors fancy block party. But with some festive and easy ideas you will be ready to show off your Good ‘Ole  Saint Nick Ho Ho Ho vibes.

This festive season pairs great with a perfect red lip. My favorite cult go to for the Holidays is M.A.C Cosmetic’s very first retro matte lipstick that is still a worldwide favorite, Ruby Woo. A True red lip that will stay all night especially if you make sure not to skip the lipliner. Using a lipliner will make your lipstick look neat, not sloppy, and it will help keep it where we want it to stay. The easiest way to achieve this is by lining the whole lip line with Cherry Lipliner from M.A.C Cosmetics than fill in the whole lip with the pencil. This is an easy way to make your lips a little fuller by going just a tad over the natural lip line. Lip liners are also a great way to make the lip even on both sides, makeup is great for optical illusions. Any true red lipstick and lip liner combo can work, I just like to use my tried and tested favs.

To add more spice to this bold lip you can add a red, gold or silver glitter on top, just pat the glitter into the freshly applied lipstick, than blot a little with a kleenex. Just dab a small amount at first and remember that glitter is the gift that keeps on giving. If the glitter gets on your skin, you can use some scotch tape to remove the little unwanted glitter flecks. For an even bolder lip use a darker lipliner such as burgundy, dark purple or black. but only outline the natural lip line than apply the lipstick and finally use a lip brush to blend the lipliner into the red lipstick. We call this an ombre lip and please have fun with different combos of colors. Makeup is suppose to be fun and to show off your confidence. Rock that bold lip at your Holiday Party!

When I do a red lip on myself or my clients, I like to finish the look off with pretty skin and to get that try Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, a little contour try Hoola Bronzer by Benefit or Sculpt Contour Powder by M.A.C Cosmetics, a pretty highlight try Hourglass highlights or Wet & Wild Highlights at your nearest drugstore, a peachy tone blush like Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso sold at Drugstores, a well groomed brow try using Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, a black eyeliner on top try Blacktrack or Boot Black Liquid eyeliner both by M.A.C Cosmetics or bottom eyeliner try Revlon Colorstay pencil in black and complete with a pretty set of lashes I love M.A.C Cosmetics lashes in #48, #36 and #35 or try House of Lashes.

If a bold lip is not in the cards for you or you want to put more focus on your eyes, than go for a dark emerald green smokey eye. I love this look all over the lid and blended up into the crease. I use a soft brown matte eyeshadow to blend it out, than add a touch of a light shimmery eyeshadow just under the brow bone and inner corner of eye. I use a black eyeliner on lower lash line and than blend that out with the dark green eyeshadow. Add lashes to increase the dramatic effect or lots of mascara. A fun way to draw attention to the eye is to embrace metallic in your eyeshadow. This isn’t as messy as using glitter. Bronze, gold, and silver are a great option for a metallic eye.

Adding volume to your Holiday cheer this season with a ruby red lip, glitter, smokey sexy eyes and a lush lash will put you in a jolly mood. You want to stand out for having an ultra-chic look not a messy over the top one. When you focus on one feature on your face and keep the others polished, you will have winning Holiday look.

Written by, Tiana Holiday 

Holiday look with Red lip

Holiday look

Holiday look bold lip

Holiday look ,smoky eye nude lip

I hope you enjoyed my little guest feature and learned some helpful tips for the Holiday’s, OX D’Arcy

Please make sure to go check out Tiana’s instagram Tianaraeartistry and follow her for amazing tips and Beauty products you must have!  To Book an Appointment or Private Class Check out her website www.tianaraeartistry.com 

Tiana is happy to answer questions or share her favorite must have product, just leave a comment on her instagram post! 

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How to look Chic in that Ugly Christmas Sweater

 

How to look Chic in That Ugly Sweater!

Cheers! To a fun Party

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

How to look Chic in that Ugly Christmas sweater……

I don’t know about you but I never really wanted to look UGLY or dorky! (I always wanted to be something pretty or cute for Halloween!) Really …..Wait for it… I really never loved Halloween! I love getting dressed up Pretty for a party, dance or Black tie event….But costumes No! 

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party has become more and more popular and like “Halloween” for Christmas! At least at my Girlfriend Kjirstin’s Annual Sweater party! Don’t get me wrong it’s a hoot of a party! we’ve had the Griswolds, Whoville’s and some crazy ugly sweaters! It’s a great night and really fun to see what people come up with!  As for me…. I’ll take the Chic route:)

Easy way to “CHIC” up that Christmas sweater…is A ..pick a cute one, Wink! Snowman sweater was Nordstrom last year… A cute choice here  B wear you festive pants= red jeans or like shown above Silver Kut from the Kloth jeans or Black Leather pants!  C wearing a fun pump or a stylish bootie  D Statement earring!

I hope you liked my tips on How to look Chic for a Ugly Christmas Sweater party, OX D’Arcy 

I would love to help you with any Styling questions… Just leave a comment!

 

 

 

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Scents of the Season: Frasier Fur by Thymes

Frasier Fur candle by Thymes

Frasier Fur candle by Thyme

 

 

 

Hello Beautiful’s

Don’t you just love the smell of Christmas?

I love all the different smells of Christmas, Holiday baking, Smells of cider and cinnamon but my Favorite is the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree! We’ve always had a fresh tree in our living room and this is the first years we have a fake Tree…. I was really missing the smell…Until my Cute Friend gave me this Candle by Thymes called Frasier fur It really is the perfect Pine tree scent. I purchased more at a cute Local gift shop called Treasure Basket in South Ogden, Utah.    

This Candle comes in every size and a bunch of cute options to match your Holiday look! Burns clean (meaning if you burn it long enough it doesn’t leave wax along the sides!)  TIP: Always make sure you have enough time to burn a candle, lighting for a short amount of time will ruin the burn flow and leaves the wax building up on the sides! Makes a great Gift!

I Wish you a lovely day full of the scents of the season, OX D’Arcy

The lidded Gold Frasier Fur candle shown above

My Favorite Dish soap

 

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Giving back….How YOU can plan a Homeless giving bag night!

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Giving back… Service project-Homeless giving bags. Goal for 2017 was 300 bags! We went over goal 310!

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Setting up the product for a successful assembly night

 

 

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Items included in each of the bags.

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This Years bags …Hope Community health service donated these fabulous back packs

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In years past we use the xxlg zip lock bags (I’ve purchase at Target)

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Community that come together for a good cause

I thought I would share with you one of my favorite nights of the year….. Our Annual Service project for the Homeless “giving bags” I started organizing this event 3 years ago with the idea if a family could make 5 to 10 bags a family “what could a community come together and do?”    “Well it Takes A Village”

Is a true statement!  My first year I set a goal of 100 bags and made a list of items I felt would be helpful to people in need, created a Facebook event with my idea and the list of items and a start date for collecting items and a Assembly date . Letting them know I would provide Refreshments and treated it like a Holiday party!

Here is A sample of what I sent out on a Facebook event for this Year with a goal of 300 bags!

It’s our 3rd annual Homeless Giving bag service project assembling Night… We did 220 bags last year and I would love to do 300 this year!

For those of you that helped, donated and assembled … We deliver a large portion to the streets of salt lake and Ogden & then families take 5/6 bags and Handed out to Homeless in need ALL year! It was a great way to give back and help people in need on the Street!

Donations can be dropped off at my home…. NEED BY NOVEMBER 27th…..Here’s or list of Items were looking for….(Any amount is perfect you don’t have to get all 300 of an item)  Please just comment what your getting and how many so we can keep track of what’s needed❤️      Assembly night will be December 3rd ( A Donation of time is wonderful too for assembly night!)

Xxlg zip bag 300 (Vandenberg’s provide)

Waters. 300  

Granola bars 600

Fruit snacks 600

Cup of noodle 300

Vit c 300

Tooth brushes 300

Tooth paste 300

Beanies 300

Socks 300

Gloves 300

Hand sanitizer 300

Cheese crackers 600

Mints roll 300

Hand warms 300

Comb 300

Soap 300

Any donation’s is wonderful to make this “give back” event wonderful!

As the items start arriving I keep track and keep adjusting our needs on the event page. As we get to the last week of donation deadline I put out a need on a regular Facebook post and other social media….. I feel blessed people always come through. People really do want to help and do care to help a good cause. We’re lucky to live in a great community of wonderful people who want to give back.

We started a family tradition with handing out our giving bags….We have a couple of other families go with us to Salt lake. We enjoy dinner at Cheesecake Factory, See the lights at Temple square and hand out bags with our families at a couple of shelters. It’s always an emotional night 1. there is so many in need you feel heartbroken 2. It really helps you count your blessings 3. It warms your heart to see peoples face when you give them a bag 4. Your children (any age) really love being apart of something so special.  

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Family photo from 2016 viewing the lights in Salt lake city

           You too can start a” Giving bag” service project start small 50 bags and ask your family, friends, neighbors and community members! You’ll be shocked how fast your bag items add up!    

I am happy to answer any question you may have, just leave a comment below. OX, D’Arcy                           

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Thanksgiving looks for Fox 13 Fashion segment

Fox 13 The Place Thanksgiving Holiday looks

The set on The place of Fox 13

Fashion, outfits, fashion stylist

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

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How to Mix Texture and Patterns Fox 13 Fashion segment

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Mixing Textures and patterns fox 13 fashion segment

fall fashion, embroidery, velvet stripes and prints

 

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.

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Fall textile trends you’ll love…Styling for Fox13 The Place today!

So excited to share the textile trend this Fall with you. This Fall you will be seeing a lot of Chunky knits, embroidery and Velvets. This will be on clothing, shoes and bags. I love that we’re seeing a lot of texture and that some old favorites are making a come back. As for you feet…booties are bigger than ever! 

I hope you can catch my Fashion segment today at 1:00 on Fox13 The place, I be talking more about these trends and share some fun ways to style them. 

Incase you missed today’s style segment you can view it here

Thank you to Kjirstin Mich’l and Shanelle Russel for being my models!  

If you have any styling needs or questions, please leave a comment below and I will try to help you. Have a beautiful day! OX, D’Arcy

 

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Fall Fashion Trends featuring Kut from the Kloth clothing brand

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Fashion Segment featuring Kut from the kloth clothing

cold shoulder top, connie jeans, embroidered jacket

leather jacket, flared sleeve top, embroidered jeans

bell sleeve top, embroidered jeans

suede jacket, printed floral top, Kut from kloth denim

duel printed top, Mia jeans

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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

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Sunday “In the kitchen with D’Arcy” Tonight we’re Sunday “In the kitchen with D’Arcy”

Tonight we’re cooking 🍋🍝

🍋🍃Lemon Pesto Burrata Torchietti Pasta
 
🐓With my homemade Lemon pepper pesto grilled chicken 

🥗Served with a Arugula & fresh greens and Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

Homemade Garlic bread🥖 

🍽️Full recipe is up on my Blog:
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Recipe Ingredients: Pasta & Chicken

TJ Lemon Pesto 
Fresh basil 
Olive oil
Fresh garlic 
Pine nuts
Zest of lemon
Red pepper flakes
Italian seasoning 
Fleur de salt 
Pepper 
Italian cheeses
Burrata cheese
Torchietti Pasta 
2 chicken breasts pounded  thin

Salad: Full Recipe on the Blog
Arugula 
Greens of your choice 
Red onion diced fine 
Green onion
Tomato dice fine
Cucumber dice fine
Feta cheese 
Balsamic vinaigrette 

-Served with my homemade 
sangria Wine 

-Lavendar Lemon Pound cake for dessert

What’s on your menu tonight?

Cooking with me| Sunday dinner | pasta | Lemon Pesto| family dinner | easy recipe idea / semi homemade |  over 50 | utah creator
I bet you won’t believe me!! Guess where I found I bet you won’t believe me!!

Guess where I found these Darling Lemon Plates?🍋

Would you believe the Dollar Store for $1.50 each…

They had matching dinner plates, bowls and mugs… But Honestly…

A Great TIP is just to buy the Salad plates… Having an assortment of Themed or decorative salad plates can really change up your regular china for the seasons..

It’s an affordable tip that goes a long way, if you have A solid color china.

Plus a salad plate could also be used for a bread or dessert plate. 

I also like a little salad plate to serve a little breakfast muffin, bagel or croissant on…. 

You know I am a big advocate of romanticizing your everyday life and have a mixture of seasonal, yet affordable dishes can do just that…Don’t save your good china for “that” special occasion…. Use it daily❤️

Head to stories to see my inspiration for this weeks table, the floral arrangements I created for this week’s Flower arrangements for our home & Sunday dinner table scape… and what’s going to be on the menu for Sundays dinner 🍋

Follow along if you like this type of content ❤️ 

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The pants I wanted to HATE… Meet the slightly bar The pants I wanted to HATE…

Meet the slightly barrel leg linen trouser,
Flattering, comfortable, so cute and on SALE…

I have said it before …that I didn’t like barrel jeans on my shape, as I’ve tried several and they just weren’t flattering on my ruler shape body….

Until I found these… they’re just the right amount of extra fabric, with out adding bulk and aren’t to high of a waste, that there so flattering…
Now, I am 5’91/2 so they’re a touch to short, but look darling with and adds balance with an tall ankle strap square block heel  sandal 🖤

The cutest denim top with puff sleeves, that hits right at the hip bone for a flattering balance. 

Statement earrings that match my shoes to perfection are from Chicos (older) I found some very similar you’ll love🖤🖤🖤

Pants are on sale (ends tonight)

Top is also on sale ✔️

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Come shop items I am loving and what’s in my cart.
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4 affordable short outfits for your next vacation 4 affordable short outfits for your next vacation that will make packing a breeze✔️

From Brunch to poolside, sightseeing to Dinner I’ve got you covered… along with easy packing ✈️🚗🚕🧳

As a 54 year old who loves a good matching set for travel, as it truly does make packing a breeze… You’ll love the quality,fit and style of these 4 sets…

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Happy Father’s Day Ben! Slide through these fun p Happy Father’s Day Ben!

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Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there, that are hard works, protectors, love their family & god, are amazing role models, coaches and  supportive.

We’re lucky to have you in our lives!

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Hello D’Arcy here and I am 54… and I love a good s Hello D’Arcy here and I am 54… and I love a good short set for Summer…

These cute separates - pinstripe 5 inch inseam shorts and blazer are perfect to wear as a set or separately.. 

So many ways to style dressed up or down… today I am styling more casual for a girls lunch! 

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I am 54 Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ord I am 54
Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ordinary Products I use To look and feel great✔️

I replaced a lot of my Beauty Regimen with these Unexpected affordable products,
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What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday…. W What a fun date night Ben and I had on Friday….

We had paddle and pickle ball lessons at the New @utahcityracquetclub 

We were treated to the VIP pre-grand opening by @redhead_marketing_pr with lessons, great Dj music,snacks, yummy mocktails, fun photos and a great swag bag including a Pickle ball racket🏓🎾👟 

We enjoyed it so much, I think we were some of the last ones to leave✔️

Then we took the scenic drive home through Provo Canyon 🚘🏔️ 

If you’ve been want to learn Paddle or Pickle ball and or tennis 🎾 You’d love this experience..

If you’ve just want a fun datenight activity book a session today… Ben and I loved the Paddle ball, which is very popular in Europe. It’s like tennis and racket ball played outside ✔️

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You’ve ask for Dress & Shirts with sleeves for sum You’ve ask for Dress & Shirts with sleeves for summer.. ..

—Style over 50–

Here’s a dress I know you’ll love💙
From its darling perfect length sleeve and sweet elbow ruffle detail, to having pockets  and hitting at the knee. (I am tall 5’91/2) so longer depending on height .

The embroidered linen dress with embellishments in center of flowers is perfect for so many of Summers social seasons events✔️

Pair with 
White or nude sandals, wedges, heels or lace-up ankle espadrilles for cute summer looks

I love a statement earring with a dress that doesn’t need a necklace… wearing these cute shades of blue flower earrings. 

Do you love a dress with a pretty sleeve?

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Summer dresses/ dresses with sleeves/ over50 style/ utah influencer / summer style

#summerdresses👗 #over50style #utahinfluencer #summersocial
Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸 Americas Nation Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸

Americas National Potluck initiative 

Bringing people together through food

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

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

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

What will you bring to the potluck?

🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸

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

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

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

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

🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The details:
This cute comfy bold strip set comes in several colors, is soft and easy to wear, fits tts 

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

The sunnies come in a two pack under $14

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

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

Bracelet stack Allie Bess- save 20% with code DARCY20

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

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

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

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

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

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

How I styled it… For church then brunch:

-Turquoise chunky statement necklace 
-Turquoise beaded hoops

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

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

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

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

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

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

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

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

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

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

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

‼️ 2 things:

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

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

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

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

To know:

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

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

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

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

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

I hope you find these helpful

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

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

Midlife health journey/ skin cancer journey/ facial skin cancer/ over 50/ facial scars/ sharing life over 50/ cancer warrior

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POV: The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long POV:
The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long my family loves🥪

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

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

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

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

Full recipe on my blog

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

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

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

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

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

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

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

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

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

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

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

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

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