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By D'Arcy Vandenberg

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

Hello Pretty Ladies, Happy International Women’s Day! We made it to Friday, and the LTK Spring SALE starts today to kick off a sunny weekend in Utah. It’s a great day!

Today, I am sharing an American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul with 12 outfits I created using great American Eagle basics. You’ll wear them all spring and Summer. These pieces could also be used as a Spring capsule wardrobe. Some of these pieces are at the best prices I’ve ever seen on these items. Trust me, you’ll want to shop this sale and my picks from the ones I listed below. 

I hope you enjoy how I styled these pieces and that these photos give you some outfit inspiration. Watch my Try-on video HERE.

 

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

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About the Liketoknowit Sale

The Liketoknow sale happens a couple of times a year, with participant retailers offering sales to those using the Liketoknowit App and links. The sales vary depending on the retailers, from 20% off to up to 40%.  This sale is only available using LTK links or the App… It is not available in stores or on their retailer’s websites… Follow my Liketoknowit shop Here.

Shops participating in SALE:

Anthropologie

American Eagle 

Aerie

Elf

Urban Outfitters 

Style Collection

Tarte

Pura 

(These are the sales I’ll be covering until 3/11) 

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

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12 Outfits from American Eagle 

Twelve outfits from American Eagle are created with great basics. You’ll wear it ALL Spring and Summer. From my Favorite Denim cut-offs, NOW $17.98, to Wardrobe essential must-haves- button-up tops for $14.98, Lightweight sweaters that are so soft, That perfect denim skirt shows a touch of leg, giving it a current VIBE versus a frumpy one. Lightweight-colored denim jeans are the perfect color for Spring and Summer. Striped romper you’ll wear from Brunch to vacation. A denim Trench coat that’s so cool just wearing. It ups your outfit game.

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

 

Spring Clothing Try-on

High Rise Wide Leg Ankle Jean– I am 5’91/2, so these fit me in a more cropped style. Shop the Full Look Here HERE

 

Denim Trench Coat – The Trench coat is on trend, and this denim one takes your outfit to the next level. Shop it Here

 

Kick Boot Cargo Jeans– The cutest slim Cargo light denim jeans. Perfect for Spring. Shop the Look HERE

 

AE 90’s Denim Maxi Skirt– That perfect denim skirt shows a touch of the leg, giving it a current VIBE versus a frumpy one

Shop the look HERE

 

Denim Bermuda Short– 8-inch inseam mid-rise and comes in 2 washes. Shop the look HERE

American Eagle Spring Try-On Haul

 

Denim High-waisted baggy distressed shorts– A-line waistband Shorts was $59.99 Now $17.98

Long-Sleeve Henley Bodysuit– The perfect bodysuit that looks like a shirt. I love the button detail. 

Slouchy Cardigan–  Get wrapped up in this super comfy cardigan with a slouchy silhouette—it’s one of those throw-over-everything layers. It comes in 4 colors: cream, citron, blue, and tan.

 

Perfect button-up shirt– Practically perfect in every way. Crafted from crisp cotton poplin, this classic-fitting button-up shirt is a forever staple. 70% off Now $14.98

Perfect Button-up Shirt– in Blue stripe Now $19.99  was $49.95

Soft Ballet neck sweater- Featuring a graceful ballet neckline, this easy-fitting sweater is made from our most delicate and luxurious yarns for a dreamy cashmere feel. It comes in 9 colors.

A soft-cropped cardigan with buttons– is crafted from luxurious yarns with a cashmere feel. This classic-fitting cardigan features a cropped silhouette for all-day chic vibes. Comes in 3 colors. 

New York Yankees Hat-47 was founded in 1947 by twin Italian immigrant brothers Henry and Arthur D’Angelo. It comes in four colors. 

 

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The Italian Shoes you’ll want to own: By Madison Maison

The Italian Shoes you’ll want to own: By Madison Maison

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Friday and the first day of March! Today, I am so excited to share with you Madison Maison, a handmade Italian shoe brand that makes me so happy. Not only are the designs stunning, but the craftsmanship has you feeling the love that goes into every pair. Not to mention, the comfort is like nothing you’ve ever put your foot into.

Madison Maison shoes are a Luxury item with a beautiful storefront in Beverly Hills, CA. Madison and a website, Maison Style, both carry more than their beautiful shoes; they also have clothing, bags, jewelry, and accessories. Follow them over on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE 

 

The Italian Shoes you'll want to own: By Madison Maison

Newest Collection:

Madison Maison quilted metallic gold loafers with Australian Crystals. This beautiful handcrafted shoe goes through 200 steps when being crafted to ensure flexibility and comfort. I can testify that this is the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn. This shoe makes a statement and adds that extra pizzazz to any outfit. From dressing up an outfit with jeans & a tee shirt or perfect with that workwear outfit.

Save with my Code:

Save 15% off  your total purchase with code Darcy15

 

The Italian Shoes you'll want to own: By Madison Maison

 

Outfit Details:

Today’s outfit is perfect for March, with some green and gold. It’s also perfect for Spring in Utah. Spanx high-waisted wide-leg denim is paired with a Spanx long-sleeve white bodysuit and is form-fitting to balance out the wide-leg pants. The “3rd” piece is this excellent cropped faux fur green jacket that hits at the hip bone and balances the wide pant leg. Pulling this whole look together are the accessories. Metallic gold is trending this season, and loafers and oversized totes make up the outfit. 

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Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

Hello Pretty Ladies,

It’s the last week in February, and we’re getting closer to Spring! This has me excited for warmer weather, sunshine, and Spring clothing. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sharing all things Spring, from Spring wardrobe basics, Spring Trends, Spring dresses, Shoes & Bags, Vacation looks, Spring Makeup, Spring sweaters, Spring denim, and what I’ll be wearing as well as what I purchased. 

Please check back often for all of your Spring inspirations, as I’ll be rolling out my Spring editions weekly as we lead up to the first day of Spring. I also have a significant “Fashion Fix” TV segment on Good Things Utah on March 13th, with exciting new  Spring outfits and launches. 

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

Today, I am sharing Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1, a peek into what you’ll be seeing in fashion this Spring, as well as a few of my outfit inspirations. Note: Here in Utah, we’re still cold and have to wear layers for Spring. Today’s Spring outfits are for early Spring.

I haven’t been this excited about Spring fashion in a long time. I know my girlfriends are feeling the same. Join me on a blog hop and see what Cindy, Suzanne, and Dawn shared about Spring today on their blogs. (scroll to the bottom of this post for links to their blogs) 

 

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

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Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

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Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

My MOST clicked on outfit inspiration. Shop the look below:

Trends to be looking for

Trending items in fashion for 2024. has a little elegance, and you’ll see things dressed up with attention to detail. I also love the hint of romance that is coming, such as floral accessories; bye to Barbie Core, and welcome to Ballet Core. (think tulle and ribbons & and bows.) Metallic comes in more substantial, denim is on Denim, and leopard print is making a splash again. We’ll also see a lot more elevated basics versus less athleisure.

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

Shop these looks below:

  1. Red Dress Outfit HERE
  2. Denim on Denim Outfit HERE
  3. Red Sweater Outfit HERE
  4. White Jeans & Stripe Outfit  HERE

Colors and Fabric for Spring 2024

You will see richer hues and less pink. More Reds, Cornflower, navy, cobalt blue, shades of butter & sunshine yellow, and pretty greens from Olive to seafoam. As far as prints are concerned, leopards and stripes are taking the stage, and spring florals are taking a back seat. This is not to say you won’t see florals in the spring, but there will be less than in prior years. Stripes are coming in hot, perfect for the coastal vibe. Denim on Denim is a classic in my book, but we see it in accessories this spring as well. 

Check out this color combo Here

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

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Shop the looks Below:

  1. Stripe Dress Outfit HERE
  2. Red Stripe Shirt Outfit HERE
  3. Blue Blazer Outfit HERE
  4. Navy Sweater Outfit HERE

Spring Style

This is Quality over quantity and not as much fast fashion to build a strong wardrobe foundation. 2024 is about finding your individuality and remembering to wear what makes you happy and what makes you feel good. 

Fashion Trends for 2024 Spring Edition: Part 1

Shop Trending Accessories HERE

Top 9 Pieces to add to your wardrobe

-Shades of Red.        – Belts.                  -Denim        

-Roses                         – Leopard            -Pointed Shoes

-Ribbon                       -Metallics           – Vintage Earrings

Shop some of my picks below:

 

💋For a special treat …. I have joined 3 of my Girlfriends for a  Blog hop and would love for you to head over to their blogs for some Spring inspiration.

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn  With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn 

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog Crazy Blonde Life Blog

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

 

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Outfit Details On Trend For Spring

Hello, Pretty ladies, 

I hope you had a great holiday weekend and that you got to enjoy an extra day of today. Unfortunately, it snowed all weekend and messed up Ben and I’s date night. We had to reschedule it for a day that had better weather as we were headed to Salt Lake and didn’t want to drive in a snowstorm. 

Our weekend was still an entire house project, and I was also trying to accomplish the work I needed to finish on my blog, Amazon storefront, and Liketoknow. I need more hours in the day. 

Today, I must have been feeling a little French-inspired or channeling my inner Coco Chanel with my outfit. I am sharing outfit details on spring trends that I think you’ll love and enjoy wearing in multiple ways this season. Today is just one look, but I’ll be styling these pieces multiple over the next few weeks. 

Outfit Details On Trend For Spring

5 Items Trending For Spring

  1. Stripes
  2. Wide Leg Denim
  3. Thin Belts
  4. Flower pins/ Chokers
  5. Loafers 

Below, you will see how I used these items to create this look. These are great accessories you’ll wear on repeat all Spring and Summer.

Outfit Details On Trend For Spring

Today’s outfit combines trending stripes and wide-leg, high-waisted indigo denim, also trending for spring. This cute trending Lady’s Jacket is a fun Amazon find and affordable yet looks higher quality inspired by Chanel and is a cheaper version of the Jcrew version. The shorter length is flattering paired with high-rise, wide-leg denim. These flattering jeans and White Bodysuit are a “Best Seller” by Spanx.

(SAVE 10% off all Spanx with my CODE: DEARDARCYXSPANX. Free shipping and returns, too)

The accessories here are classic pieces yet very much on trend for spring. A flower-detail pin looks designer and has a channel vibe. A simple, traditional thin belt with a gold buckle and platform loafers add to this chic look, as do a great Hobo satchel/tote. I am finishing with gold jewelry to match the gold buttons on the jacket. 

Outfit Details On Trend For Spring

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An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time

An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you had a great weekend. We finished our huge garage remodel and organization, and it looks so good! I’m glad that the project is over. I’m now moving on to getting my office/studio/coset finished. House projects have been consuming us as we are trying to complete everything and 100% remodel to get our home listed.

Now, enough of that, and let’s move on to what I wanted to share today. An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time. 

One of this Spring season’s HOTTEST colors is cornflower Blue💙 paired with Camel and white… You can never go wrong with this color combo….Mix and match it anyway; it will look polished and put together. An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time: The right color combination can create great outfits, which makes it easy to shop your closet.

An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time

 

An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time

I have styled an Amazon blue & white striped button-up shirt with Spanx white flared jeans and the “3rd piece” Camel-colored faux leather jacket. Perfect for the Office, a lunch date, a cute teacher outfit, or just grabbing a coffee with a friend. 

Tips that pull this look together

Tip: I tied the 3rd piece with a cap-toe ballet flat (the shoe’s base is Camel), which balances the jacket color. I also added a 4th color, the navy, in my bag💙 This adds a little texture to the look. Finish the outfit with gold accessories: A bracelet stack mix of Julie Vos & Lisi Lurch, a necklace stack, and earrings by Julie Vos.

An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every TimeShop to Post Below:

 

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Outfit Inspirations using this color combo

Tip: You can use this color Combo in many ways: Mix and match. Shop your closet to see what you might have to create a similar look. Below are some clothing combo ideas using this color combination. The combinations you can create are endless and will always look chic and pulled together!

-White button-up, camel pants, and Cornflower blue accessories.

-Cornflower blue sweater, white trousers, a Camel bag, and shoes.

-White Dress, cornflower blue accessories, and camel bag & shoes.

 -Camel top & pants, a cornflower blue blazer, white bag, and shoes.

 -Denim on Denim, white tank, Cornflower bag, tan shoes and belt

An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time

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An Outfit Color Combo That Works Every Time

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2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine’s Day

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine’s Day

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I don’t know about you, but I am so happy we are at the end of January and headed into the month of love. February has a special place in my heart as it’s my hubby’s Birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine’s Day, which gives me something to look forward to almost every week. Which also helps a winter month go by fast. 

Another thing I love about February is the clothing. Hearts, pink and red, bows, bling, romantic and sexy clothing, all the pretty things, it’s so many of my favorite things. Did you know several of these items will also be on trend for 2024? Which the romantic in me loves! This month, I will be sharing all of the above, and I can’t wait for you to see what I’ve been creating and working on for you. 

I am sharing 2 Ways to Wear an Amazon Heart Sweater for Valentine’s Day today. This look can be worn for Day and night by changing the 3rd piece. I’ve talked about the “3rd piece” rule several times, as it’s the 3rd piece that finishes off the outfit. 

Way to Wear♥️

Two ways to wear this cute ♥️heart sweater Day to Night♥️

Easy styling tip:

Wearing the same “BASE.”

The base of this outfit = 

♥️Amazon Heart sweater

-Distressed boyfriend jeans

♥️ Red belt & booties

-Red Bag laudi vidni 

♥️ Heart Earrings 

♥️Gold beaded bracelets 

2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

The “3 piece” changes the look from Day to night.

Day Look– Added a camel mid-length coat, keeps the look classic yet polished, perfect for …

♥️Helping  at school

♥️Grabbing Coffee w/ girlfriend 

♥️Lunch date 

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2 Ways to Wear a Heart Sweater: Valentine's Day

Night look– Added. Sequins blazer by Gibsonlook adds sparkle and takes a look up a notch, perfect for.

♥️Dinner with the family

♥️Kids school program

♥️ girls night 

♥️ Drink with a friend

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💋For a special treat …. I have joined 3 of my Girlfriends for a  Blog hop and would love for you to head over to their blogs for a little Valentine’s inspiration.

They created Valentine’s blog posts from Outfit inspiration, gift Ideas, recipes, and Home decor. These blog posts are a must-read for all the Valentine’s inspiration.

 

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn  With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn 

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog Crazy Blonde Life Blog

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

 

Below are a few Valentine’s Day graphics I created to help add a little touch of love to your home. These are affordable and easy ways to add that little special touch to your kitchen, living room, or entryway. One of my favorite things is seasonal mugs; it’s just something about enjoying a warm drink in a cute mug for the season. These are all $5.00 and would make a cute gift too. 

Shop my Valentine HOME picks Below:

 

Check back for more Valentine’s inspiration, More outfit ideas, how I’ve decorated our home, A Valentine’s Day sweets Charcuterie board, Gift guides, and a pasta dish perfect for dinner at home. I may even have a tablescape or two in the lineup. 

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Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s hard to believe we are already headed into the last week of January. I am ready for the month of love and to speed up winter. Let’s hurry and get to Spring! 

Today, I’m sharing some things I’ve loved lately for Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14, a couple of things for Valentine’s Day, some pieces I’ve been wearing or using on repeats, and a few items you’ll love if you’re headed on a warm-weather trip. Let’s not forget about the SALES you don’t want to miss.  

 

10 Things I’ve Been Loving for Friday Favorites

1.  It’s no secret I love Tea, Iced Tea and Hot tea. This is my Favorite Hot tea, and here’s How I Make a London Fog. 

Recipe: 1 tea pod or bag, one pump of Vanilla syrup, Heavy cream, about 2-3 Tablespoons 

 

2. These Glass mugs with Gold spoons make me happy and look beautiful. (on Sale 48% off)

 

3. This Vitamin C Serum is cream and brightens skin, helping hydrate! It’s 25% off with code 10YEARS. I Layer this before my moisturizer 

 

4. Winter in Utah calls for a coat, and this one I’ve been wearing on repeat. It’s on major sale for $52 and A BEST SELLER

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

5. This Lip Balm feels great on my lips and keeps them soft and hydrated.

Safe 25% with Code 10YEARS. It makes a great gift.

 

6. These jeans have been my go-to lately. I also love the wash and large cuff; you can style them casually and dress them up in business casual.

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

7. You might like A couple of shows we’ve been watching lately if you haven’t already seen them.

The Shows are perfect for the weekends

-The Hill (Ricky Hill Baseball movie) On Netflix- (A true story and a good tear-jerker) This is one the whole family will love.

-Suits TV series on Netflix- A show about a Law firm, Lawyers, and cases. (My hubby calls in a Lawyer soap opera)

– My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2- Another one for the whole family; my hubby and I did laugh and enjoyed it. All the original cast started in it as well. 

 

8. How cute is this sweater? Perfect for the month of love❤️ Check out a couple more fun Sweaters below.

 

9. Spanx has launched an entirely new line of this bootie boost leggings I’ve been wearing on repeat, several new air essential pieces, and Workwear essentials.  See some of my favorites below.

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

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10. If you’re headed on a warm-weather vacation, here are a few of my Top sellers you might want to take with you. Pink & Orange stripe sweater: These affordable denim shorts are perfect over swimsuits. My go-to self-tanner is this tote bag ( save 20% on a tote with code DARCY20)—these sandals & Hats, and this dress you’ll wear on repeat this Spring & Summer. 

Sales for the Weekend:

Loft 30% off full priced / 60% off sale styles
Colleen Rothschild 25% off site-wide with code 10YEARS
Banana Republic Factory: 50% off everything
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is normally $32, on sale for $15
Wayfair up to 50% off Big Furniture sale
Click on the store name to take you to the sale.

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Happy Monday, Pretty Ladies

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Don’t you love this quote? It’s so important to dream and believe in yourself. 

Today, I am sharing A little Outfit Inspo. That would be very easy to recreate with items you may already have in your closet that are very similar. Shopping in your closet is something I have always tried to encourage you to do. If you use my tips to help build a wardrobe with great wardrobe builders, you can easily recreate outfits from your wardrobe just by seeing what you may have that looks similar to an outfit that inspires you. 

I challenge you to… Shop your closet and see how you can recreate an outfit that inspires you & hopefully, the outfit I am sharing here with you today might spark that! Here’s an Elevated casual outfit with a little bit of Romance, perfect to perk up a winter day or cute for Valentine’s Day.

A Couple Tips for Building a Wardrobe:

Building a fabulous wardrobe full of classic pieces and a few trendy pieces keeps your wardrobe balanced and exciting. Build a wardrobe with 80% good-fitting, good-quality pieces and fill in with the trends. The key to great style is having the right essentials and basic foundations- wardrobe builders you love and feel good in. This ensures you will always feel and look good when you get dressed when you purchase good-fitting pieces you love. (A whole post on wardrobe building is coming)

 

1 Outfit Inspiration To Copy By Shopping Your Closet

Outfit Inspiration pieces:

-Mid-length sweater cardigan 

– Small floral print top in pink and creams

– Good American frayed hem straight leg jeans/slightly cropped (I wear lower on my hips to have a little more length)

– Cap-toe Ballet Flats

-Rose necktie as a belt

– Gold Jewelry layered 

– Gold Toted Quilted Koala (save 20% use code DARCY20)

– Sweater, top & jeans Gibson Look (save 10% with Code DARCY10)

The accessories do dress up this look and take it up a notch! 

1 Outfit Inspiration To Copy By Shopping Your Closet

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1 Outfit Inspiration To Copy By Shopping Your Closet

Accessories Make The Outfit:

It is true: Power in the details, accessories make the outfit, and today’s accessories are some of my favorites and best sellers. Which also make great pieces to accessorize most of your outfits. Several of these pieces are classic and build on other pieces you could own.

– Cap-toe Ballet Flats

-Rose necktie as a belt

– Gold Jewelry layered 

– Gold Toted Quilted Koala (save 20% use code DARCY20)

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What’s Mob Wife Fashion: Meet This Year Fashion Aesthetic

What’s Mob Wife Fashion: Meet This Year Fashion Aesthetic

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Wednesday.

I am excited to bring this new Fashion Aesthetic to your attention for 2024. Get your Fur Coats out— Mob Wife aesthetic is in What’s a “MOB Wife,” You ask?

This fun trend brings back Glamour and femininity to fashion. Quiet luxury is out, and the clean girl aesthetic is no more. We are moving on to mob wife. This means we’ll see bolder colors, animal prints, metallic, and lots of furs (which can be faux). What’s an MOB wife without all her jewels? Jewelry is bolder; make-up is stronger. Nothing is quiet about this look; if you are ready for a louder, brighter, and stronger look, this one is fun to play with. 

What's Mob Wife Fashion: Meet This Year Fashion Aesthetic

The why behind this look

A drastic change in fashion generally happens when trends get overly saturated. The pendulum swings to the completely opposite side. This means we will see color, bold animal prints, bolder jewelry, More faux leather, and metallics coming in even stronger in 2024. 

NOW… Before you say this looks is not for you: 

✨You’d be surprised how this fashion is so wearable. It’s not far off from last year’s “Quiet Luxury” you can stick with -simple colors and simple silhouettes, Classic pieces like satin blouses and slip dresses, a great fitting pair of trousers and blazers… Leather pants and skirts🖤

It’s all in the Details: Bolder Jewelry choices, Fur Trims and fur coats, Big Designer sunglasses, and luxury bags with more layers. It’s old-school Hollywood glamour, not quite Jersey Girl. This look is also effortless to achieve by “shopping your closet.” I am sure you’ll be able to come up with several looks from your own items.

I am all about this look, accessorizing, layering, and getting a little more dressed up. Life seems to be pretty casual these last couple of years. 

What's Mob Wife Fashion: Meet This Year Fashion Aesthetic

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Places you could wear  the Mob Wife look:

Let’s face it, you can dress however you want for wherever you want. Here are a few suggestions on what I might want to wear for this fun, glamorous look. 

  • Drinks with friends 
  • A girl’s night out
  • Date night with the hubby 
  • A theater night 
  • A’pre ski is a great time to wear furs
  • Dinner out with friends
  • A Las Vegas or Big City trip

Fashion Inspiration

✨Think -Audrey Hepburn in a  classic black turtle neck and trousers with large movie star glasses and diamonds.

✨Think -Sharon Stone in Casino

Sophia Lauren- What a Women

Of course, this trend isn’t for everyone… but it is fun to play with some things you might already own in your wardrobe …. I created the looks above with pieces I already owned, and it’s a great time to pull out some of your vintage pieces as well. To create your Version of “MOB WIFE.” The name of this aesthetic cracks me up. Just like years past, “clean girl,” “coastal grandmother,” and “Quiet luxury”….

What's Mob Wife Fashion: Meet This Year Fashion Aesthetic

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Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 2

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Monday, and I hope your week is off to a great start. Today, I wanted to bring to you Things you can still do in fashion and look current at any age without having to change your whole wardrobe just by making some little tweaks and not feeling like you have to jump on board with what you are seeing currently on trend or suggested on how you clean out your wardrobe. 

I have started a series called “What I won’t be doing in 2023” In which I share baby steps in how you can accomplish a wardrobe that will have you looking chic and feeling good at any age without breaking the bank and having to start from scratch as well as helping you find your style while building a classic wardrobe that will fit your body type.

Each week I will be sharing “What I won’t be doing” along with the “WHY” and “TIPS” that you can use as suggestions to help you make decisions in your wardrobe, which I think can be helpful for you to follow, clean out and purchase smarter. 

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Stay Current In Fashion: What I Won’t Be Doing in 2024 Part 2

  • I won’t be Getting rid of All my low-rise jeans/pants
  • Jumping on Every 2024 Trend
  • Feeling the need to Clear out everything in my closet.

 ✨Won’t be getting rid of all my low-rise Jeans/Pants!

Here’s why:

Dress for your body type Not for what’s trending… Now, this doesn’t mean you can’t BE TRENDY…

What this means is to wear styles that are flattering on your shape and that you feel good in. So, if low-rise jeans/pants work on your shape great wear them. Keeping them current could mean picking a low rise in a straight leg or a flare, and maybe not a skinny.

Now if you love and look good in a skinny jean. Maybe try it in a Trending mid or high-rise style and see if that works on your body type.

It’s about balancing what looks good on you and what’s on trend.

✨Jumping On Every Trend in 2024✔️

Here’s why:

This has a lot to do with the above… It’s important to dress for your body type and feel good in what you wear.

Another way to Stay current with your wardrobe & wear what looks good on you is to pick a trending color or wear one trendy piece you do feel & look good in.

Tip: You may not like every trend, and that’s ok. it’s a suggestion on what’s current but not a must!

TIP: Trends are a great place to SAVE money when building your wardrobe… Don’t Spend a lot of money on trending pieces… Save that for the classic quality wardrobe builders. 

(Watch for my Save & Splurge) in Stories and over on LTK… I share them often!

Tip: Pick up Trending pieces at places like Nordstrom Rack, Target, Walmart, Amazon, TjMax,

Forever 21, H&M, or wait for a SALE.

By all means, if you LOVE a trend and you think you’ll wear that piece to death. Buy it🖤✔️ If you don’t pass on it✔️

✨Feeling the Need to Clear out everything in my Closet✔️

Here’s why:

When you build a great classic wardrobe full of good staple pieces, they don’t go out of style. 

That’s why they’re called classics, you can transition them from season to season year after year.  Read my Building a Classic Wardrobe post HERE.

I have pieces in my wardrobe I still wear that are 20 years old… Good quality pieces last, You can wear them year after year and I highly recommend you splurge on a few of them. This also means you don’t have to purchase them or clear them out as often

You may have noticed I have been sharing small tips on what you may want to keep and what you may want to clear out. I have a blog post coming next week on tips to help you clean out your closet. ( I might have to make this a series as well.)

Details on the outfit above:

This outfit looks and feels current. Yet the jeans are old (22-25 years old) The rise is lower, yet it’s a straight leg. Lower rise isn’t trending yet straight leg is, so they still feel current. I like the way my body looks in a lower rise, I am short-waisted so a lower rise helps create a waist on my body structure. The Straight leg keeps the jeans from feeling “dated” whereas if this low rise was a skinny jeans it would feel like a dated pair of jeans. Do you now see what makes a difference? 

Now, If you have skinny jeans you like and feel good in, what will make them look like current jeans is to have a midrise or highrise to them. Low-rise jeans aren’t “trending” and “skinny Jeans aren’t trending so those would look dated. Unless you wore a tunic or oversized sweater with tall boots. Like I did in the photo below. 

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