Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg

Let the Party Begin

This Past weekend we celebrated our 21st Wedding anniversary. We celebrated over the weekend with a little mini getaway. Friday night dinner at our Favorite restaurant Twigs and a night in a Hotel with Saturday brunch followed by a Full spa day 5 1/2 hours of pure pampering it was delightful!  Saturday night We had A Las Vegas themed Party to attend so it was a full weekend of DRESS Up! I thought I would share with you the two dress up outfits I wore. Hoping you get inspired for the next time you have a fun cocktail party or Special occasion.

Look 1 was for the Las Vegas Party! I went with a look perfect for a cocktail party.  I love how the Sparkle neckline folds under the flowy front drape.  Dress by, Adrianna Papeli (Nordstrom) Shoes Badgley Mischka (Nordstrom)

My Accessories for outfit 1 A black sequin bag (old)  Earrings (Nordstrom) ring and Rhinestone bracelet (chic Style boutique) Mixed pearls and hematite bracelet ( by Zenzii jewelry)

Outfit 2 = Dinner and drinks with my man! I went with a sexy and chic little black dress by Norma Kamali (Nordstrom) I love that you can dress this up even more or even wear it as a tunic!  Boots (Colin Stuart) Pairing this with gold accessories gives it a CHIC feel instead of wearing bling, which would give it a dressier feel!

Gold accessories= Love ( Color by Amber) Gold bangle & lion bracelet (Zenzii)  Amber & gold stone bracelet ( C.Wonder) Gold hoops (Chic Style) Gold Ring ( Cartier) Bag Louis Vuitton

 

Saturday Style 4 Spring trends

Happy Weekend!  I thought it would be fun to showcase some fun Spring trends on my Saturday style’s segment. I have Picked out What I Believe will be 15 HUGE Spring Trends (talked about on Thursday’s blog post) Each Saturday from now until April I’ll be featuring some of these fun trends that woman of all ages can incorporate into their wardrobe.

Saturday’s have a tendency to be casual and one of Springs biggest TREND is the Boyfriend jean. The Boyfriend jean is normally a little looser, worn more on the hip and Almost always distressed. This jean is a more casual fit and is designed to look like your wearing your boyfriends jean. Don’t get me wrong you can dress this jean up, with heals,lace floral etc. As for my style I have a tendency to grab this pair on the weekends. This jean can be worn at any age and looks great with every shoe. TIP Don’t wear with a flowy top, baggy jeans look better with less fabric on top.  I have paired this with a top that combines 2 Spring TRENDS, the lace up top and stripes. The lace up has been big for a couple of seasons and it isn’t going anywhere. I love the pastel cording, its a fun detail. To finish of my casual Saturday look I Paired it with a Over sized Bag= Trend 4, Spring fedora and a pair on Tennis shoes. (you could wear a flip flop,wedge or even pump) to change the look up a bit.

Bag-Louis Vuitton, Shoes-Converse, Jean-Catherine by Kut from the kloth

Top=Sydney Strip $37.99

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and learned a little something from me today.  OX, D’Arcy

Have a fashion question? leave a comment and I will happily try to answer it.

Anniversary or Bridal Shower ready !

Bring on the Romance!

We’re Celebrating Our Anniversary this weekend and I wanted to share with you some fun Gift Ideas for a Anniversary or a Bridal shower. This would also be perfect for a Wedding night.

The Robe/Kimono and romper are from Victoria Secrets. I love the soft color of light blush and the lace detail on the Kimono, this could also be worn with jeans and a tank to go out it. I love things you can get multi use out of.  Romper’s are all the rage in and out of the bed room! I love the playfulness of a romper, the color of soft pink is just one of my favorite’s.  The robe was $79.99 and the Romper $45.00

I am in love with Prosecco by Lamarca, $12-17 a bottle. It’s a yummy sparkling wine with the fun feel of champagne! ( I do not love Champagne but I love the Idea of champagne!) Pop open a bottle and add some fresh berries and a splash of your favorite juice! YUM!

Statement earring are making a huge come back for Spring and these beauties got me from JCrew $79.00 Makes for a beautiful Bridal gift. I love wearing pretty jewelry for a special night even if it’s with lingerie.

My Hubby and I are celebrating 21 years on February 25th and I truly feel blessed to have found my match for life. I adore the man I married and he still makes my heart flutter.  When I saw these Dish towels it wasn’t even a thought…they flew into my cart $7.99 at HomeGoods. The hubby & wifey glasses $3.99 each TGmax (both would make a cute bridal shower gift)

I hope you can add some romance to your life…Even if it’s just in the decor! OX D’Arcy

 

The face vase  is (celfie Vase) from High Fashion Home $6.99-14.99  Yes… it’s spelled Celfie….

The white faux fur throw/rug HomeGoods  $89

15 Top Spring Trends

15 Spring Trends for 2017
Boyfriend jeans, Shark bite jeans, 1 shoulder tops, off the shoulder, lace up & stripe tops, Ruffle sleeve top, wedge, pendant necklaces, statement earrings, over sized bags, romantic Fabrics,  soft colors, Slogan tee’s and Rompers are my 15 TOP Spring items to be shopping for this Spring.

All These items are hitting shops and magazines as Market season is coming to an end and Spring is coming upon us. I am excited for a lot of these trends, as there easy to wear at every age and for every body type. It’s always fun to add NEW to your wardrobe and dress up some items you already own.

So with that said it’s getting time to clean out our closets, store our winter items and  save items that can transition into Spring. (A post on what items transition well next Thursday)

For Tips on how to wear, what to buy and outfit tips & inspirations. I am starting a Saturday Style segment…This Saturday February 25th ,2017 until April. Every Saturday I will post Ways I am incorporating these fun Spring Trends into my wardrobe and Tips on how you can wear, how to style and make work for every age. I hope you will follow along and find inspiration in my Spring pick’s.

Hope you’ll check back Saturday until then Happy Thursday,

OX, D’Arcy

 

White Jeans and Wedge Sandal Wednesday

Wednesday already! I am sure you all love a short week like I do.

Today I wanted to talk to about White jeans…I know some of you are afraid of White jeans! You don’t have to be there is a White jean for every body type. One of the reasons I LOVE Kut from the Kloth jeans. They make a body style (named after girls for every body type) Plus super affordable $79-89 a pair. They fit true woman sizing 0-14 so order your size or a size tight because they stretch.

Catherine= A boyfriend jean, which is loose fitting, cropped and fits at hip. Perfect for someone who doesn’t want tight on legs or bum. (I am modeling this fit in photo)

Mia= a ultra skinny leg & tight fit but has a ton of stretch (this is the body style I most always am wearing due to my skinny legs.) This jean works great in a boot and is perfect for someone with skinny legs or that loves a tight fit.

Diana= skinny jean but on most I feel this jean is more of a straight leg. Its not super tight (does not show cellulite)  and works on everybody type. Has a touch higher waist but not a mom jean. The Diana is there BEST seller.

Natalie= is a flared leg jean for those who don’t feel they can rock a skinny jean. Also great on a long leg.

Kut from the Kloth has about 6 other body types named after girls as well. I just did my top fav’s.

All of these body types come in white and can be worn on any size figure. So if you are hesitant about wearing white jeans, please try a pair of Kut from the Kloth’s you’l love and be so happy you did.

Reasons to own a pair of white jeans…… There classic & crisp and go with everything! You can wear year round but are an essential piece for Spring & Summer! A white jean is very chic!  You’ll be seeing me in a ton in the months ahead!

Now that I hope I have convince you to buy a pair of white jeans lets talk about the strap wedge sandal or wedge ankle strap sandal (I am wearing the strap wedge in this shot) in camel color. Its a must have wedge, you can stand all day in it. You won’t kill yourself if your not a heal wearer and its a classic color that goes with everything. This wedge style can go with shorts, jeans, dresses and skirts. Its a shoe that is Huge on the Spring Trend list but I feel it really is a classic. Every designer is making this shoe so you can find it anywhere from $35-350 depending on the designer. Mine where $39 at Chic Style Utah last year with a close look alike coming in soon.

Top by Hem and Thread, bag by Louis Vuitton, Arm candy by Zenzii, watch by Michael Kors, Belt by Hermes, Jeans by Kut from the Kloth, Bar necklaces by Girly , Lip color by mac

Have a wonderful Wednesday and check back tomorrow for My 15 trends for Spring. OX, D’Arcy

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Quick Berry Shortcake Dessert

Quick Berry Shortcake for My Tuesday Tip

Now that Strawberries are in season I decide to share with you my Quick and easy Berry Shortcake recipe. I am a big fan of turning out pretty things but Quick! (the Libra in me) Here’s my short cut trick and the items  you’ll need….

Make’s 4 plates

Angel food cakes 4 pack (I like the little bunt cakes) This is my Quick trick… taste yummy and store bought!

2 cups cut up Strawberries

1/2 cup raspberries (plus 8 for garnish)

1/2 blackberries (plus 8 for garnish)

3/4 cup sugar

4 scoops of vanilla bean Ice cream (we like Haagen-Dazs)

Whip cream for garnishing top

bowl, Masher,measuring cups, Knife, cutting block, plates

First you’ll want to cut up strawberries, place in bowl, add berries (leaving out ones for garnish) add sugar and Mash…just enough to get juice but still have small pieces of berries.  Now add angel food cake to plate, pour 1/4 of berries over top of each, add a scoop of Ice cream and berries for garnish and top with whip cream. Can add a sprig of mint and a dash of powdered sugar if wish!  Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy one of my families favorite Quick desserts!

ox, D’Arcy

Celebrating The month of Love

I love the Month of February!

A month full of love… My hubby’s Birthday, Valentine’s day and Our Anniversary ! Plus a month full of everything Red & pink! I thought I would share some of the Outfits, Nails and treats I loved for the month. Hoping to give you inspiration and to find love in the little things. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, D’Arcy

Did you Get your CAKE & eat it too? I did! My favorite red velvet cupcake from Lovee’s cakes in South Ogden was sitting on my nightstand this morning.

Today’s Valentine outfit… lip sweater by The Classic (old), Black wax skinny jean by Yummy jean, Stripped shoes by Sam Edelman, bar (believe) necklace $8.99 at Chic Style, ox ring (dear Lizzy)

Valentine’s outfits I styled for Fox 13 (the Place) All available @ Chic Style Clothing Boutique.

A couple of my favorite things….Miette Pastry Shop in San Francisco’s recipe book, Whisk= Anthropology , pink bowl= Dear lizzy, Valentine’s tickets=my personal scrapbooking stash

Chocolate covered Rice crispy treats

First part of February Red nails w/ gold heart

2nd Manicure for the Month of love….pink ombre’ with Rose gold glitter!

My hubby and I at the Chic Utah blogger’s night in white.

I am obsessed with Fresh flowers…My indulgence I get weekly Blooms and Red & white seemed to call me!

The choker top is a big look this season and I think perfect for a Date night & Valentines day. ( chic Style)

Casual Valentine outfit (perfect for helping out at school) Available @ Chic Style

Valentine outfit inspiration number 4…I love this hot pink Cardigan (old) paired with this trendy eyelash & lips tee, leather pants Kut from kloth=chic Style, Necklace Zenzii=Chic Style, watch= Michael Kors, Vase= High Home fashion

How to make a perfect Moscow Mule for Cocktail Hour

                            Cheers to Friday! Cocktail Hour 

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

    Pomegranate Moscow Mule

 

 

Welcome to my Cocktail Hour, If you’ve been following me or are new to my blog your learn I love to entertain and I love playing behind my bar! (My hubby built me a custom bar for my birthday last year) View Here…I am not a mixologist  nor have I had any formal training, I just like to create drinks I enjoy and love to share.

Friday night date night is a fun night to have a cocktail or mocktail (just leave out the Alcohol). So let’s get the party started….

I am sharing My Pomegranate Moscow mule

You’ll need:

A glass and a shot glass

Vodka (I like Grey Goose or Tito’s)

Pom pomegranate juice

Ice

Ginger beer  I like fever tree)

La Croix Lime flavor

Lime for garnish

I like to use a copper cup but you can use any glass you like. To began fill your cup with ice add 2 shots of Vodka, 2 shot of Pom, 1/2 of a Ginger beer and top off with the La Croix ( I like the La croix to cut some of the sweet) squeeze in some lime and garnish!  Stir and enjoy!   I hope you have a wonderful Friday and please drink responsibly. Enjoy OX, D’Arcy

 

Welcome to My New Blog Dear D’Arcy

Welcome To My New personal Blog  Dear D’Arcy

I have Been blogging for our shop Chic Style www.chicstyleutah.com On and off for many years. I found our customers wanted to know more about my personal life, Fashion Tips, personal style, health & beauty Tricks. Knowing I am over 40 (people never guess my age!) I get questions daily what do I do for My skincare, weight, what was that recipe? How to style something & dress for my body, make something or even how to stay organized as a mom and business owner, do I have blank to barrow….(I collect stuff) I promise I am not a hoarder. I am always Happy to Share my experience or what knowledge I might have. I have a decorating background, Pretty crafty and enjoy entertaining. I can throw a party at a given moment…and found I was sharing this part of my life on my boutiques blog… Today Dear D’Arcy is born! My place to share with you My Personal style, My tips and tricks for how I Take care of myself, live my life,Tricks to getting things done, how I decorate, Stay organized and what inspires me.  I hope I can share Things that work for me to help you out in some small way.

Little pleasures in life are important and I can’t wait to start sharing mine with you! OX, D’Arcy

 

 

 

How to make a pomegranate cocktail for Cocktail Hour

Friday cocktail hour

How to make an easy pomegranate cocktail for Cocktail Hour. Always a hit & perfect for the Holidays.

ow to make a pomegranate cocktail for Cocktail Hour

 

 

Cocktail Party

One of My Favorite Cocktails… An excellent signature cocktail I made years ago for one of our Holiday Parties, and It’s been a big hit ever since.

The Vanilla Pom

I get more calls and messages about this drink, “How do you make or what was that signature cocktail you served?” This yummy drink is easy to create, tastes as if you go to a lot of work, and has so much flavor it will be a hit for you too! I love that it makes for a great pitcher drink as well. Use a Large drink decanter if you want to create a large batch. This does help make parties go even smoother. (just in case you don’t want to play bartender all night.)

The Vanilla Pom cocktail is super easy to make, and your guest will call you for the recipe.😘
You’ll want…to make a pomegranate cocktail for Cocktail Hour:

Recipe:

Pom 100% pomegranate Juice
Vanilla Vodka (this is KEY) This is our Favorite’s HERE HERE HERE
San Pellegrino or Club Soda (San Pellegrino is the first choice and makes a difference)
Ice
And lime or pomegranate seeds for garnish.

Two parts Pom, one shot of Vodka (vanilla Vodka is the key), ice & stir
Add 1 part Pellegrino, which gives it the right amount of sparkle. ✨
Garnish and serve

Bar Style

Do you need some excellent pieces for entertaining, maybe add to your bar or bar cart? I have picked out some of my favorite serving pieces, glassware, and needed parts to help you entertain with style and ease. Take a look below at some great finds.

 

 

I hope you enjoy your Friday night and remember to drink responsibly. OX  ❤D’Arcy

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might like these.

Blood Orange Cocktail

Perfect Moscow Mule

Sangria Recipe

Spinach & Tortellini Soup 

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