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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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My greatest joy is being their MOM 🤍🤍🤍 My greates My greatest joy is being their MOM 🤍🤍🤍

My greatest accomplishment is the family we’ve built.🤍

Not only the children I birthed, whom I am so very proud of and thank God every day for,
 but to the home we opened up to others and the family that came from friends and children we’ve been so blessed to have apart of our lives.

Family is something you build not just something you’re given. It truly brings me so much joy to have a full home, to feed others, open our hearts and be a safe space. 

I am grateful everyday for those in our life’s and apart of our “FAMILY” it makes my mama heart happy🤍🤍🤍

Thankful to the two that made me a CoCo @hampton.v_  @kaylee.thompson24 🤍 The love & joy he brings is something nobody could have prepared me for🤍

I know Mother’s Day can be hard for some, with their mamas no longer with them or with having a hard time becoming one on their own🙏🏻🤍 my heart goes out to you! You’ll be in my prayers🙏🏻

🌸Happy Mother’s Day pretty ladies and my your day be full of everything you need it to be🤍🤍🤍

A few of my favorite quotes ⬇️⬇️⬇️

“Motherhood: Because privacy is over-rated”. —Russ Ediger

“Thank God for a praying mother”. —Bobbie Burrow

“Faith is the foundation of a strong, loving family and Mama is the cornerstone”. —Renee Daniels

“Moms just know… How to help. How to heal. How to listen. How to love.”

#mothersdayweekend #boymomclub #fullheartmamas #fullheart #familymemories familybond friendsandfamily happylifestyle
—Mother’s Day Tea— Come with me as I set a Tables —Mother’s Day Tea—

Come with me as I set a Tablescape perfect for tea.
Shades of  pink and yellow 🌸💛
- Vintage pink glass dishes that have been in our family for generations, scrallop details, Touches of gold and silver, layer napkins and rings fit for a queen. Pearl handle silverware and individual tea pots.

~On the Menu~

~ Cucumber Ssndwhiches 
~ Arugula Lemon Salad
~Spinach & Muchroom Quiche 
~ Blueberry Scones -Clotted Cream & Lemon Curd
~ Assorted ShortBread Cookies
~ Lemon & Lavendar Pound Cake

-Drinks-
~ Cucumber & mint water
~ Ice Tea served with lemon & mint
~ Assorted Hot Teas served with Cream & Hobey
~ Finishing with a glass or Prosecco 

🌸 Recipes to come

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What are you doing for Mother’s Day? 
I hope you will be relaxing and treated like the queen you are🌸💛👑

#midlifestyle #tablescapestyling #springtable #mothersdaytea
— Easy Gift Idea— Flowers🌸 your mom really wants… — Easy Gift Idea—

Flowers🌸 your mom really wants…

You can put this gift together in minutes and she’ll enjoy ALL Summer long🪴🪏

You’ll need:
-Clay Pot
- Potting Soil 
-Hydrangea Plant or Her Favorite Flower
-Moss
- Pretty Ribbon

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#diygift #midlifestyle #mothersdayflowers #uniquegiftideas
—Cache Valley Creamery— The FREE Recipe E-Book yo —Cache Valley Creamery—

The FREE Recipe E-Book you’re going to want to download is “The Season of Brunch” from @cachevalleycreamery.

This is the cheese lovers guide to easy recipes perfect for brunch or your next party. 🧀. 

🍽️Hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch? You’ll want to make these Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles you and your family will love.🧇

Download your Free E-Book with the link in my bio⬆️

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—Over 50 Style— Spring Style 17 Outfit Formula’s —Over 50 Style—

Spring Style 17 Outfit Formula’s that work every time ✔️

What I’ve worn lately in Springs schizophrenic weather ☀️🌧️❄️🌩️🌤️

Easy Outfits formals you can use to create everyday - workwear- weekend  outfit inspirations.

⚠️Which look is your favorite or one you want to try 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17?

Shop your closet for “like” items or 
If something caught your eye…
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#over50fashion #springoutfitideas #midlifewomen  #outfitinspo
— Salsa Garden—- Gift Idea for Mother’s Day or you — Salsa Garden—-
Gift Idea for Mother’s Day or your Favorite Gardener 🪏🪴🧑‍🌾

Fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo🌮🪇 and Taco Tuesday ….

Planting a salsa garden is easy and cane be done on a balcony or in a large yard…
A fun gift idea..

You’ll Need: 
-Clay pot
-Tomatoe & Marigold plant 
-Seeds for salsa - 
Cilantro, onions ,peppers
-Garden Magazine 
-Garden Tools & Gloves
-Ribbon

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#giftideasformom #gardenlover #salsalover #salsagarden
Mother’s Day Gifts🤍 16 Items I own & love that ma Mother’s Day Gifts🤍

16 Items I own & love that make for great gifts🤍🌸🎁

 Several Affordable gift ideas and a couple splurges she’ll love.

~Great Mother’s Day Gift ideas, as well as A few Graduation and Bridal gift Ideas.

-Beauty
Hand Cream/ clean body lotion & Spf/Red light mask/ Tortoiseshell brush & Toothpaste / hair tool/ clean beauty perfume 

-Home
New Cookbook/ ice maker/ Acrylic Make up holder/ Flower Bust Vase/ Candle/ Towel warmer

-Jewlery
Bracelets

-Fashion
Sunglasses 2 pk / blazer I have a discount code / Denim bow Top under $40

🌸Slide 8 is something I wear on repeat and so lux looking

🌸 The last Slide gets me compliments every time I wear

⚠️Most of these items will arrive on time for Mothers Day

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#mothersdaygiftidea  #favoritethings #over50women  #midlifewomen
—Hosting with Mom— Mother’s Day Tea Perfect Eyel —Hosting with Mom—

Mother’s Day Tea

Perfect Eyelet Dresses for Mother’s Day
In White eyelet & Chambray Denim Eyelet…
Mom and I were spoiled by @lovechicos With a few outfits!
Their dresses never disappoint, perfect at any age the fit, the style and quality.
The perfect way to celebrate mom

What’s your Mother’s Day plans?

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#lovechicos #mothersdayspecial #coastalgrandmother #eyeletdress
Planning or headed to a Mother’s Day Brunch? Wra Planning or headed to a Mother’s Day Brunch? 

Wrapped bottle detail by @beaubottlesco makes your gift feel softer, more polished, and full of care.  It Turns Simple
Into Meaningful 🤍

The best Mother’s Day plans are usually the ones with intention. 

Wrapped bottle Looks Beautiful Without Much effort. 
Paired perfectly with a floral arrangement or a small gift.

Also makes a perfect hostess gift for Spring Social season and a great way to dress up your bar cart or next party  table. 

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#beaubottleswraps #prosecco🍾 #mothersdaycelebration #diygift
It’s no secret I love to cook and entertain. Chee It’s no secret I love to cook and entertain. 
Cheese is an ingredient I use in several of my recipes, @cachevalleycheese  a local Utah company making cheese from the highest quality dairy is one of our family’s go to cheese brands.

Having a wide selection of delicious cheese flavors and they come in a verity from large blocks, small blocks, pre sliced, and grated depending on your preference and cooking needs. Delivering wholesome goodness in every bite.

I am excited to try a few recipes this Spring and Summer from their 

Free Spring Recipe E-Book 2026

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—-Styling Quince—- The perfect summer dress… Thi —-Styling Quince—-

The perfect summer dress…

This linen strapless maxi dress with pockets by @onequince is perfect for summer.

-Looks great on most body types
-Can be dressed up or worn casual 
-Comes in black or white
- Has pockets 

Styling tips:

Can be worn with this Quince linen blazer, Styled with a Quince leather bag, designer platform slide sandals and jewelry for a Coastal dinner cruise or drinks with friends.

Styled  with a sweater over shoulders and a sandal perfect for lunch with the girls, or day date.

Styled with a denim jacket and a low profile sneaker and a cross body bag, for a great travel outfit or perfect casual weekend look.

I love it travels well and is so comfortable.

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#onequince #linendresses  #over50fashion
Headed on a trip? Pack with ease… 8 pieces by @tr Headed on a trip?

Pack with ease…
8 pieces by @tribalfashionofficial 

I  used to Create 
6 Outfits for a perfect
Summer Capsule

Mix and Match
To Create endless looks
All Summer long

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#mytribalfashion #gifted #affiliate
MAIL DAY 📦 Monday Mail days are the worst….. Tru MAIL DAY 📦 Monday

Mail days are the worst…..

Truth is…it’s really stressful shopping and trying out products so you don’t have too 😉

This weeks Happy Mail⬇️

-From Amazon Finds
-New product launch Oneskin
-Spring arrivals from  Gibsonlook 
-A Gadget
-Shoes by Donald Pliner
-Midlife Supplement

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#mailday #hardjob utahinfluencer sarcastichumor
Come shop with me… Anthropologie’s 30% off Spring Come shop with me…

Anthropologie’s 30% off Spring Sale
An extra 50% off sale. 

Welcome to Anthro Santa Barbara🌴🌸

Come see my picks “I’d love for Mother’s Day “ on sale and would make perfect Gift ideas!

From Farm Rio dresses, to beautiful dishes and new Capri blue candle that are always a favorite. 
To Latest release from Pilcro including the new fragrance and MY Spring clothing picks…

Spring shoes you’ll want to add to your wardrobe and the cutest clutch and spring Bag.

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Asian Style Brussel Sprout Skewers 🌱 My Brussel S Asian Style Brussel Sprout Skewers 🌱

My Brussel Sprout Recipe
Non- Brussel Sprout lovers Will LOVE🫶🏻

Sunday’s “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy” Recipe -Asian-Style Brussel Sprout Skewers🌱

Easy to make, a great appetizer, and a perfect side dish for Sunday dinner or BBQ season✔️

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Recipe:
1 bag Brussels sprouts 
1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze 
2 tablespoon Soy sauce 
2 Tablespoons crushed garlic
Sesame oil (for drizzle and pan)

Drizzle Sesame oil for pan & a small drizzle on top of sprouts 

1/4 cup Crushed peanuts (reserve to sprinkle on top) or sesame seeds

Cut ends off sprouts, add to pan with water and bring to boil, let boil about 10 minutes until soften, drain
Let cool. Then place on skewers 
Pre heat oven to 400

Make the sauce

Mix all above ingredients together 
And brush over sprouts, turn and brush all sides.  Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds Place in oven, cook until crispy 

#brusselsprouts #brusselsprout #recipeoftheweek
California girls trip Life is different over 50… California girls trip 

Life is different over 50….

See how it hits differently, but sliding through my 20 moments in California 

Slide 7 is a blessing

Slide 20 is important

Thank you for sharing in the moments🤍
Gina @gee_run 
Suzanne @crazyblondelifeblog 
Cathy @themiddlepageblog 
Janet @janetgunngratefulgardenia 
Lisa @lisabreckenridge 

A little recap:
Time  driving through the dessert…Walks on the beach.. Lunch at Brophy’s in Santa Barbara’s, shopping on state Street. Drive through the Hills 90210
Beverly Hills - event at Madison Masion- Wally’s for a glass & fries before, dinner at Spago, Ventura keys-Photo shoots, brunch at the cutest Coffee house-antiquing- Chilling & catching up at my Girlfriends darling beach house…Coastal drives and ice cream in the harbor…Much needed girls time…priceless🤍🌊☀️🍷🌴☕️🫶🏻

#styleover50 #lifeover50 #californiatrip
Let’s talk about the health benefits of Margaritas Let’s talk about the health benefits of Margaritas 🍋‍🟩🪇

Lime -Vitamin C 
Salt -electrolytes 
Tequila-Stress Relief

Woh loves a good Margarita?

Cheers to the weekend Pretty ladies🍋‍🟩🍹

#margaritatime #healthbenifits #cocktailtime #itsfiveoclocksomehwere
—BANDOLIER — Made for your phone, Designed for you —BANDOLIER —
Made for your phone, Designed for your life.

While on Vacation in California, I took my New Bandolier Ceci pink Floral tote and perfect for travel phone accessories. 

Holds everything you need for work, while compact and chic. Making work to shopping and lunch with a girlfriend  easy and on the go.

The Bandolier Ceci Pink collection  would also make for great Mother’s Day gift’s for the  mom on the go, the working mom and the mom who loves to travel. 

🌸@Bandolierstyle  is so much more than just a phone case (it holds your phone, wallet) with the ease of a chic cross body chain.

🌸Book Tote Bag has space for everything- Sunglasses or readers, phone-inside key hook with room for a organizer and computer or IPad 

#AD
#bandolier #phonecase #mothersday
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