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My Latest Amazon Haul, 18 Items You Can’t Live Without

 

 

 

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul=All about the Lace. This High low High-quality lace top is a piece you’ll own for a long time. I love you can wear it casually or dress it up with white slacks, heals, and dressier accessories. It looks very expensive but is so affordable. If you are in-between sizes go up, there isn’t any give in this fabric. Buttons at the neck. I paired it with these fun Tassel Statement Earrings also from Amazon. #amazonfashion (a dupe from Free People) Shop Top  HERE Shop Earrings HERE  Outfit HERE

Amazon Haul

This Cactus Kimono is so cheerful and happy. I thought it would make a great addition to my Summer wardrobe. Easy to wear over a swimsuit or pair with your favorite jeans or shorts. This Kimono is One Size fits most and truly would fit a 0-14 Shop Kimono HERE Shop the outfit HERE.

Amazon Haul

Cactus Kimono Back View

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul= I love crocheted lace, and I adore it as a detail in a top. This Top is so cute and excellent quality, Has a rich look for an affordable price. Fits True to size and looks great paired with Summer shorts and denim skirt or your favorite Jeans. I love that it would look great layered with your Fall pieces too. This Boho Crochet clutch is also an Amazon find I’ll be using all summer long. Shop the Top HERE, Crochet Bag HERE,  the Whole outfit HERE

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul= Boho Printed Top, This darling top adds a fun pop of color for Summer. I love it paired with distressed shorts, boho sandals, and a Crochet Bag that is also a great Amazon Find. This Top would also be cute paired with a denim skirt or white jeans. Top fits true to size. Shop The Boho Top HERE,  Crochet Bag HERE,  Shop the Outfit HERE

Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul Favorite Things: 1. Fun braided hair headband. 2. Boho Pillow 3. Striped Braided Basket 4. Assorted Barrette Set 5. Pink Hat 6. Colored Pen set 7. Fresh Lemon perfume 8. Boho Jute Circle Rug 9. Faux Snake Plant: Shop ALL  HERE

  1. Braided Hair Headband adds fun & natural detail to your hair in 1 minute. It comes in a verity of colors and makes for one quick hairdo. $15.99  Shop HERE
  2. Boho Farmhouse pillow Sham does not come with pillow insert. But for $16.99, it’s a deal. You know I love black and white, and I adore stripes. This fun pillow works in a Boho or Farm House home decor. Cute on a bench, bed, couch, or even on your outside furniture. Shop HERE
  3. Striped Braided Basket, perfect for stashing extra pillows or blankets; if you have littles, it’s great for toys or laundry. High Quality and Handmade  Shop HERE
  4. Barrette Set comes with over 20 cute barrettes perfect for keeping a few and giving a few as a gift. $8.99 for all of them, what a deal. Shop HERE
  5. Pink Hat if you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love hats, and I couldn’t pass up a pink one. So cute& stylish for Summer and even more perfect for shading your face. $14,99 Shop HERE
  6. The colored Pen set is perfect for adding a pop of color to your journal, calendar, or Bible. I’ve been using them to color code my schedule. I love the way they write, and the colors are so pretty. Shop HERE
  7. Fresh Lemon Perfume has always been one of my Summer favorites. Smells clean and fresh, not too strong, and indeed is perfect for Summer. Best is it mixes with the scent of your sunscreens well. Want a scent that makes you happy? Shop HERE
  8. Boho Jute Rug says Summer, it works well on a patio, front entryway and gives your home a Summer feel. This scent can work in a verity of home decor. Country, Farmhouse, Boho Chic, Shabby Chic, Coastal, and even Traditional.  Shop HERE
  9. Faux Snake Plant, Plants are all the rage, but let’s face it. Some spaces need a pop of greenery, but the area isn’t right for a living plant, or you might not have a green thumb. This plant and planter are perfect for that added touch.  Shop HERE 
Amazon Haul

Amazon Haul= A crisp Striped button-up Here is perfect for Summer. True to size, washes up great and goes with jeans, denim shorts, pair it with a skirt or even throw over a Swimsuit or jersey dress and knot it in the front. Here I wore with my Favorite Kut Jeans, White Blazer also an Amazon Haul Find HERE accessorized with the clutch I’ve shown a couple of times today HERE Shop the whole look HERE

LIKE My Latest Amazon Haul?  View 7 of my blogger girlfriends favorite picks over on their blogs…Links below

Heidi= Simply our Society

Nancy= Up your Game Girl

Rosemary=  Distinctly Southern Style

Rebecca= R U Ready to Organize

Gwen=  Gwen Lives Well

Melanie=  Mels 2nd Act

Kim= For A Good Life After 50

 

I hope you have enjoyed my Latest Amazon Haul. I love sharing items I just couldn’t live without along with fab deals. It is enjoyable to share not only outfits created from Amazon fashion but other things I love along with some fun home decor I’ve picked up. I know during these tough times, it’s nice to have a little news break and be able to let your mind clear. I believe it’s ok to have some joy in the storm; otherwise, we’d never be at peace. I hope this has given you the little break you needed to continue through your day. Please know I don’t take what is going on in the world lightly, and that I am praying daily for this country, it’s leaders and humanity.  Please see My Instagram post on Monday, June 1st, for more on my thoughts. HERE

Please be safe, tell your family you love them, and Have a conversation about what is happening today and over the last 400 years. Education and love start at home, and we can make a change one family at a time. OX, D’Arcy 

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A couple of things that arrived TODAY from Amazon fashion…that You can’t live without because it’s one of the biggest Summer Deals & so easy to style… UNDER $9.00 for the cutest shorts, I featured In my stories Last night Here

I grabbed the camo and the Leopard print and doing a try on and multi ways to style TODAY.

 

 

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23 Comments

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  1. gwen gottlieb says

    June 9, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Love your finds, Darcy! some great gift ideas in there too. you find the best tops!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 9, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Thank you so much, Gwen! I am always on the hunt

      Reply
  2. Heidi says

    June 9, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Love this post D’arcy, I always love your style and you make it so easy for me to shop!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 9, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Heidi! I am happy I can help you spend money! HEHE

      Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Heidi:) I am happy to help.

      Reply
  3. Rosemary Davis says

    June 9, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    Darcy,

    These are all Fabulous finds ! I especially love your choices in tops. They have that extra detail which I love ❤️

    It’s been fun shopping 🛍 with you this week!

    Rosemary xoxo-rd

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 9, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you, Rosemary! I love detail too! Thank you for stopping by! ox

      Reply
  4. Cammi says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    Such fun pics Darcy!! I am IN LOVE with that darling cactus kimono!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 9, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Is isn’t it the cutest! I loved the price too!

      Reply
  5. Kim Cook says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Love your finds! I love it when I can pair denim with lace or something crocheted! Happy summer!

    Kim

    Reply
  6. Nancy Anderson says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    I love trying new things so your blog is super helpful.

    lemon perfume!
    braided headband!

    Thanks for sharing such unique and fun things for summer.

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 9, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you, Nancy! The headband is a great fast Hairdo and the. Lemon perfume is one of my all-time favorite Summer scents! It’s so Fresh.

      Reply
  7. Michele says

    June 9, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    I love your picks, especially the blue striped shirt and blazer combo! Very nice message at the end too. Thank you for keeping things positive!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you for stopping by. I love that too. We have to stay in positive thoughts.

      Reply
  8. Rebecca Phillips says

    June 9, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    I Am getting the lemon ok n perfume. Sounds so lovely. XX

    Reply
    • Rebecca Phillips says

      June 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Oops…typos. That’s what I get for commenting on my phone!

      Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      You’ll love it! It’s fab and an all-time favorite.

      Reply
  9. Jacqui Berry says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:01 am

    !’m going to check Amazon out right now – Thanks for sharing I’d love you to share on my #chicandstylish #linkup every Thursday 7am GMT Jacqui x

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you for stoping by:) I need to check it out:) I’d love too.

      Reply
  10. Nancy Weisz says

    June 10, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Wonder ideas thank you for sharing. My favorite is the pink hat of course ☺️

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      I adore Pink

      Reply
  11. Mela says

    June 13, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    What great finds, D’arxy! I did enjoy the break from the news –thank you ❣️ Im praying g too . Im thinking where I can put that jute rug-love it!

    Reply
    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you and I love this rug:)

      Reply

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