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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

 

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I am sure you are in full Holiday mode! We’ve finished with Thanksgiving and have almost wrapped up all the crazy good sales.

It’s time to deck the halls, create Holiday menus, and start thinking about what we’ll wear this Holiday season.  Today, I have a Fashion Fix Segment on ABC Good Things Utah. Stream from Anywhere HERE around 10:00 am Mnt. 

I Linked the Taped show HERE ! 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

What I wore on the Show.

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For today’s show, I created a Holiday wardrobe Capsule with Chico’s to ease you through the Holiday season. Everything you need to create Holiday looks, from Shopping in style, lunch with the girls, cookie exchange, cocktail party, Company party, Holiday entertaining, and even Chic loungewear. 

 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Why a wardrobe capsule works:

Having a collection of clothing that works together, yet has a couple of essential/wardrobe builders as the base of the capsule, helps you get dressed quickly. Each piece mixes and Matches with other pieces to create several different looks. 

 

What is a wardrobe Capsule:

A regular Wardrobe Capsule is key pieces or what I like to call classic pieces to build your wardrobe!

(More on that HERE)

I wanted to create a Holiday Wardrobe Capsule to help those who have a lot to do and things to attend this season but take the stress of “What to wear away!”  

 

About the Chico’s Holiday Collections: 

 Chicos Holiday collection this year is more than Sequins, bling, and Velvet that we associate with the Holiday. It’s also dressed up denim, beautiful cashmere blends, and some new colorways besides the traditional Red, green and black.

Although there are several traditional textures and colors, we’re also seeing Teals, Aquas, and even shades of rich Carmel and elegant winter whites. Teal and Aqua are showing up at many stores this season for decorating and wardrobes. All of these colors mix well together. Which makes creating a Holiday look easier. 

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos
Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Holiday Pieces 

These are festive & Holiday pieces I chose to help you create Looks you’ll wear all season & even Winter:

Dark Denim Cuff jeans with rhinestone detail in shades of Teal & Aqua

Teal top ruffle detail

Sequins Leggings

White cashmere sweater with Silver Rhinestone details

Cashmere Tunic 

Cashmere Joggers 3 colors  Ivory, Carmel, Teal

Satin Ball chain collar shirt in Iced Jade

Pearl embellished cardigan

Coated  gold Gator Ankle jeans

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Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Wardrobe BASIC pieces from the Holiday collection

These are more essential pieces to help build your wardrobe. These pieces are great wardrobe builders and a little more classic, yet you could wear them for years. I strongly suggest having these pieces in your wardrobe and work for every day, Yet they can easily be dressed up.

Cashmere Lounge suit-Perfect for looking chic while prepping for the Holiday, running Errands, simple home get-togethers, or even Holiday travel. Great for Mix & match

Wear a sweater with your favorite jeans, or dress up with slacks. Wear joggers with a white button-up & faux leather vest. 

Black coated slim denim-Is a classic fit and can be worn with a basic sweater or graphic tee. 

TIP: for Holiday, pair with a festive Top or sequins sweater, add heels, and an instant Holiday look.  Think Cocktails, date night, work party

Faux Leather quilted vest– Leather always “ups” the design element and dresses up a look.

TIP: Wear over a basic button-up and jeans, and pair over a sweater or shirt dress looks great as a “3rd” piece over most basic outfit combos.

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

White Button-up with ruffle collar: This darling top takes a classic button-up up a notch! The ruffle collar detail makes it perfect for the holidays, adding a touch of romance, but still perfect to wear all year round!

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

A black long-shirt dress is perfect to wear as a dress or a duster year-round. Use the belt as a bow to dress it for the Holidays!

No iron button-ups– classic wardrobe builder and grab in this year’s festive color to wear for the Holidays!

Holiday Wardrobe Capsule with Chicos

Tweed jacket with Faux leather trim

Embellished Patchwork jeans

 Joggers- Zenergy Cozy Scuba pant 

White poplin Ruffle neck Tunic

V-neck tee with sparkle neckline 

Girlfriend high cuff crops 

Zenergy Relaxed fit v-neck tunic

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Jewelry and shoes

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A few great Gift Ideas 

Corkcicle Canteen

Corkcicle flute

Cashmere wrap– perfect for Travel too

Cashmere-Wrap color blocked -Normally $89, now $29

Earring gift set 

Beautiful Holiday Ornaments 

Watch

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What are you looking for this Holiday season? What would you love a gift guide of? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

You might also Like the following:

Sephora Sale Beauty Guide

Gift Guide for her Lux

Amazon deals

7 Gift guides you need this season

 

 

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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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I had the pleasure of attending A Night of fun w I had the pleasure of attending 

A Night of fun with 
@cachevalleycreamery 

What could be better then creating cocktails while enjoying small bites…

- Building a lasagna with an assortment of Cache valley cheeses. 
I did a vodka sauce and a little Alfredo with 5 cheese and fresh herbs. 

Perfect for a take and bake meal for later in the week✔️

-Then off to the decorate your own sugar cookies, for that perfect dessert 🩷

-Creating a Charcuterie Board with @curedandcut inspired by Valentines Day (these boards have legs to stand and hold 4 wine glasses as well as a full board) perfect for hosting ✔️

-Get creative with @capture.haus photography creating food flat lays 

-Trying a few new dishes with friends @luxcateringandevents 

This truly was a fun night out and great inspiration for your next party or girls night in✔️

Thank you Cache Valley Creamery and @ellemarketingandevents 

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Largest AMAZON HAUL
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Stay tuned for PART 2….

Amazon finds I truly love, wear and use in our Home❤️ I love to mix “savings” with splurges to create a look that’s all your own.

📦Make sure to follow my Amazon store front 📦📦📦📦
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🖤And My LIKETOKNOWIT 
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Thank you for being here and for your support ❤️ it means the world to me. 

Your ❤️Likes-Comments-DMS-
Shares and saves, really help me know what’s resonating with you💋😉 And helps my engagement to share content with you. 

Please know, that I know we can’t all shop everyday, and we don’t need to constantly consume, but I hope I am a great resource for you, when you are in need of fashion, beauty, items for your home or a gift. 🎁 

My hope is to give you inspiration,
and to live your life 
That you love and look and feel good at any age. 

Live like Nancy
Dress like Ralph
Cook like Ina 
Garden like Martha

If that’s your vibe too…. Follow along and let’s do life together✔️

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As a 54 year old, Wife, Mom, and COCO💋 What be is As a 54 year old, Wife, Mom, and COCO💋

What be is wear the Month of LOVE ❤️ 💋🩷🎀

February, is a month I celebrate love all moth! 
 It’s a month that’s full of Birthdays, Valentine’s Day and our Anniversary 💋🍾❤️🎀🩷

Do it’s a perfect time to wear hearts & bows and 
With My love of Pink 🩷 &Red❤️

It’s fun to pull out all things Valentine and celebrate LOVE ALL month…

The perfect way to shake your Winter blues and cheer up with happy colors and 🩷❤️🎀💋
LOVE

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#over50women #over50style #monthoflove utahinfluenc
3 Outfits by @coofandyofficial Great Quality Men’s 3 Outfits by @coofandyofficial Great Quality Men’s fashion designer in England at affordable Amazon prices✔️

Which looks your favorite⬇️

Hudson- Dressed sharp — Brown/olive-green plaid pattern jacket and olive vest, white shirt, dark tie, black dress pants, and  dress shoes. 

Ben- rocking a laid-back vibe perfect for travel-with a grey ribbed cardigan over a black shirt, grey sweatpants or joggers, black cap, dark sunglasses, and sneakers — very relaxed/cool-dad energy • 

Hampton- Chill Streetwear look-Super casual in a grey sweatshirt (V-neck style), grey sweatpants/joggers, black beanie, and dark sneakers.

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The Bra you’re going to want to wear Lehoba seam The Bra you’re going to 
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-Perfect with tee shirts too
-Come in several colors
-Pretty Scallop & Lace details 
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-Great stretch 
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-Comes with an extender 

❤️💋Your going to love & they make great gift (come in a nice box)

GreatValentine’s Day Gift 💝 She’ll love and wear💋🎀

💋Now $17.99 -22.99 for a limited time Deal 
 

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#lehobabras #comfortablebra
—Over 50 Style— Two Outfits✔️ Wardrobe builders —Over 50 Style—

Two Outfits✔️

Wardrobe builders you’ll wear on repeat, be able to style multiple ways and wear NOW and into Spring by @lyssenewyork 

Slide➡️ To view each outfit, details and tips on every photo✔️

These are classic pieces, that fit great and have a little extra something✔️

Have you tried anything from Lysse’? If not, you really will adore the quality and the fit!

Most all of their pants have a hidden tummy control panel & and do comfy✔️

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#lyssenewyork #wardrobebasics #wardrobemusthave #midlifeinfluencers
What to Wear…. When you don’t know what to wear✔️✔ What to Wear…. When you don’t know what to wear✔️✔️✔️

Everyone has these 3 items in their closet….
✔️Turtleneck
✔️Jeans
✔️Boots

And it always works and looks good… but let’s take it to the next level…..

The “3rd” piece….is key to creating an outfit that makes a statement…

Sharing 4 Amazon Finds that change the look completely…and give you 4 looks you’ll love and wear on repeat!!!

-Classic plaid
-Leopard Fur
-Suede “members only” jacket
-Denim & Pearl

What’s your Favorite?

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#midlifestyle #amazonfind #whattowearnow #over50fashion
How cool girls over 50 pattern mix and layer✔️ Pe How cool girls over 50 pattern mix and layer✔️

Perfect for Valentine’s Day 
❤️💋 When you want to be festive but not a 💋❤️ lover✔️

I’d wear this to grab a coffee, have lunch with a friend, help at school or a cute everyday style.

I think you’ll love the Mix of price points & I have a discount code on the jeans✔️

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#midlifestyle #ladyinred💋
—Vlog— Surgery Day How I prepared the morning of —Vlog—
Surgery Day

How I prepared the morning of surgery to remove my 
Melanoma Cancer on my face…

A few things that helped me for the 4-6 hour surgery day.

-Started day with Warm lemon water 
-Prayers, Devotion and journaling. (This helps start your day off right and with strength and peace)🙏🏻
- My Doctor suggested having high protein (I made A high protein Smootie with High antioxidants & Vic C for healing

- Washed hair & styled as I wasn’t sure when I would get to take a shower & wash hair,due to Stitches & bandages on face.

- Essentials, ear buds to listen to a podcast or audio book, my lap top in case I wanted to watch a movie, ice water, a protein bar, lip gloss, a charger and a hair tie❤️

- Comfortable Clothing 

If you want more details on my Melanoma Journey 💪🏻I have two LIVES🎥 in feed SHARING the details the day before, on what to look for, what the difference is between skin cancer and melanoma, what mine looked like and  What procedure the surgeon is doing , as what we did prior to prep, and answering questions-labeled Part one in feed and I am wearing a denim top.
&
-The day after surgery- sharing how it went, results, how I felt, a peek at how far the stitches went, what care is, and next steps as well as answering a ton of questions I received in DMs.  That one you’ll see the bandage on my face😉

I am being very real and authentic with you in sharing this journey, to help spread awareness on the importance of having your skin checked by a dermatologist.🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

While also showing how smoothing so small can take a lot of work to be removed, while also showing…. It will be ok, and you may feel scared and think you’ll never look the same, but you can be brave, trust the process and we’ll heal and look normal again:) It just takes time😉❤️💋💪🏻🙏🏻

Update: Today is 7 days after surgery and I had my stitches taken out yesterday! 
Now the real healing begins. 
I finally had a decent nights sleep, my face is swollen, I don’t look like Frankenstein anymore😉 and although the scar goes from my under eyelashes to my jaw, it looks better then I thought it would. It’s pretty flat and the Dr, who stitched me up did an amazing job. ❤️#melanoma
Over 50 Style… At any age YOU can re-write your s Over 50 Style…

At any age YOU can re-write your story…

Winter outfit inspiration✔️
Color combo Wine & Camel

3 things you can never go wrong with adding to your wardrobe at any age, and the pieces work for any style, depending on how you style them…

-Long Coat
-Turtleneck 
-Trousers

*Handmade Clutch by @coastalclutchny 

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#midlifejourney #knowyourstrengths #styleover50
❄️🏂🎿🏅The Winter Olympic’s Are coming❄️🇺🇸⛷️ @jcre ❄️🏂🎿🏅The Winter Olympic’s
Are coming❄️🇺🇸⛷️ 

@jcrew hosted a fun POP-Uo shop at @goldenerhirschauberge 

To preview and shop their Winter Olympic alpine ski & Snowboard collection

A festive shopping experience with a live DJ, fire pit seating and serving fondue, with @deervalleyresort serving as the perfect backdrop. 

This collection isn’t available in stores but you can comment “SHOP” and I’ll send you a link to the collection and what I purchased for myself and for my hubbies birthday✔️

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#jcrewstyle #winterolympics #midlifestyle #parkcity #utahblogger
Forever your girl…. Sharing Style over 50✔️ Ward Forever your girl…. Sharing 
Style over 50✔️

Wardrobe basics you’ll wear on repeat with a little nautical vibe.

Perfect for Spring Break, yet perfect to mix and match to wear year round.

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#over50fashion  #midlifestyle #jjillstyle #springstyles
Post Cancer surgery update …. Cancer - Melanoma Post Cancer surgery  update ….

Cancer - Melanoma part 2 

Questions answered on Melanoma/difference from Skin Cancer/ surgery/care/questions from my DMs etc.

Part 1 LIVE is in feed 2nd over from this post (in Denim top with a bow)

Thank you for all your prayers, DMs and love! 
I really appreciate and love this community ❤️❤️❤️

#skincancerawareness #melanoma #midlifewellness #healthjourney
Want to change the world? Start with yourself…. Want to change the world? Start with yourself…. 

I love the lyrics of this song❤️🙏🏻❤️ and it’s really hit home with me ❤️🙏🏻

Many of you know I had MOHS surgery yesterday, and I’ve been sharing my Melanoma Cancer Journey with all of you in hopes to bring more awareness around how important it is to get your skin checked✔️

With the overwhelming amount if Dm questions, well wishes, prayers  and responses to me going live and requests to share the full processes & response to my poll today in stories❤️

I’ll be going LIVE at 4:00 pm Mnt time Today…. ⚠️ 

To answer some of the questions, give you an update on surgery and tell you how I am feeling❤️🙏🏻

Thank you to all of you, who have prayed for me, prayed for my surgical team and my healing, sent sweet messages and have had me in your thoughts!

I truly appreciate your support and this community❤️ 

Now… let’s talk about something fun…. How cute are these New pieces by Spanx…

I’ll be sharing a few ways to style this blazer and tousers this week✔️✔️✔️

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#cancerawarness #melanoma #cancerjourney #midlifewellness #spanxstyle
—Live— Part 1 of my Melanoma Journey… —Live—

Part 1 of my Melanoma Journey…
Not how I thought I’d be WALKing into 2026… Melan Not how I thought I’d be WALKing into 2026…

Melanoma center stage on my face….

I will definitely be stepping into MY POWER.. (as this song suggests) and testing my strength ✔️🙏🏻

As I share this Journey with you, in hopes to spread awareness on this deadly & aggressive form of Cancer.
Melanoma is different from skin Cancer, I’ll be sharing more about that as well. 

I’ll be sharing:
-What to look for
-The procedures and steps
-The treatments & time frames
-My journey in the process

🙏🏻I have my full trust in God and know, I am in his hands🙏🏻💙 I’ve already seen blessings 

⚠️LIVE  Monday on a LIVE at 6:00 pm Mnt 
Sharing⬇️
- How by Chance and a God blessing, I caught it…
- What stage I am & the differences 
- What procedures I’ve had done already 
-How I am preparing for surgery on Tuesday 27th
-How I am doing emotionally 

🙏🏻 If you’re a prayer warrior, I would love for you to keep me in your prayers. 

💙 If you haven’t had a skin check 📈 Make an appointment 

❤️🌸Thank you for being here, your support means the world to me and please know, I will be continuing to share my regular content, as sharing, styling & creating brings me joy.

I just might be a little scary looking at times😉😂 Because you know I like being real with you…❤️🌸🙏🏻

If this is something you’ve gone through or know someone that has:) please share below and join in the conversation on Monday!

#melanoma #melanomaawareness #skincancerawareness #midlifewellness
5 Days of Family Fun … Wrapped up in 20 Photos✔️ 5 Days of Family Fun …
Wrapped up in 20 Photos✔️

I can’t tell you how fun the last 5 days have been full of family, adventures, building memories and reminiscing of past. 

Although we do try to get together often, this was one of those rare times, we actually had more time, more intention and something Nana, really needed more then ever❤️ 

No rushing, no drama just togetherness and enjoying each other …

Along with some fun Utah activities and places. It truly was a great time together ❤️

I’ve been sharing a lot in stories 🎥

Planing a trip to Utah?
Here’s a few places and things we did, that everyone enjoyed.

@thegrandamerica (the cocktail lounge is where we surprised nana) beautiful hotel, great cocktails & live piano & harp music- gorgeous lights and the Laurel restaurant is so good.

@proskijor  Horse & Ski Event in Heber (2 day event) 2 dates and locations on calendar for Utah 

Midway -a cute little Swiss town next to Heber, with great restaurants and little shops. @ballerinafarmstore  is located here and a must stop.

Park City & Deer Valley- Great Ski town full of everything you’d expect and more. @jcrew had a Olympic Clothing collab pop-up (I had to check out) 

With a large group & perfect for Car  enthusiasts Billy Blanko Mexican restaurant can accommodate you and it’s a very fun vibe part of @billwhiterestaurants 

@themercantile_on25th  is a great brunch & The girls loved the iced lattes 

@snowbasinresort is our local ski resort (my families fav) Stunning lodges with good food to hang out in , if your not a skier and amazing terrain if you are🎿🚠

I’ll be sharing more details and a few more fun things later this week……Wait tell you see what the highlight of everyone’s Trip was….I bet you can’t guess💙💙

It’s something EVERYONE loves and can’t get enough of 💙

#familyfirst❤️ #familyvacay #utahtrip #wintervacation
Never underestimate the power of joy & the healing Never underestimate the power of joy & the healing family can bring❤️🙏🏻

When 6 Grandchildren & their spouses along with parents traced from 3 states to surprise their Nana….

Not only did they get the reaction they hoped for…. They gave her what she needed❤️❤️

It’s been one year since we lost Papa and this surprise lifter her sprints more than they could have hoped for. 

5 days of family bonding, sightseeing in Utah with love and a lot of laughter! 

I highly recommend a family surprise visit to help lift a family members spirit.

There wasn’t a dry eye 🥹in the lounge at the @thegrandamerica 
One of the waiters came up and said “I knew something special was going to happen… Was the sweetest thing to watch🥹❤️”
He even thank all of us❤️❤️❤️

(I think he wanted to hug Nana too😉😂)

The joy of family, family heals, lifting your spirits

#familyfirst❤️ #nanatime #grandkids #grandkid
As A over 50 Year old —Winter Outfits— I’ve worn As A over 50 Year old

—Winter Outfits—
I’ve worn Recently

15 Outfit Inspo
-Casual & Cozy
-Apres Ski
-Work Wear
-Elevated Casual
-Datenight
-Coffee Date 

Which outfits your Favorite ?

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#winteroutfitideas #winterstyles #midlifeinfluencers
❄️January❄️ Winter Wear SALE perfect for over 50 ❄️January❄️
Winter Wear  SALE perfect 
for over 50 Style…

Come with me and see what I found you’ll love this Winter…and years to come ✔️

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