Dear D'Arcy

Wardrobe Stylist…. A service You just might NEED

November 10, 2016

Do you have a unorganized closet?
Do you love to shop and don’t know what to wear?
Do you need someone to tell you what to keep and what to toss?
Do you need outfits created from what you own?
Do you need a wardrobe facelift?
I Am your Style Girl… I will come to your home and Redo Your closet with what you have!

Style your wardrobe & closet Organization includes

10-20 organized & styled outfits created

Closet organized … What to keep & toss tips

Tips on what should be on your list for your next shopping Trip

Fee add ons to your Closet Styling & organizing

decorating your closet

shopping for organizing storage solutions

additional outfits styled & created

fee’s start at $500 and go up from there…. This is a time consuming process.

Owning a Boutique and having a interior design background I often get asked can you come and dress me or come redo my closet!!! Yes Yes I can! In the shop we help people put together outfits all day long.. Even if they bring in something they bought else

where, we make a outfit out of it! It’s a free service we love to help customers look good. We knew this has been an issue with as many people over the years that say “I just need help or I just don’t know what to put with what!” And ” can you just come home with me?” Well Now I am happy to come to YOU and help you get organized!

A organized closed with pre styled outfits helps you start your day out right! How happy would you be walking into a closet knowing you have stylish, put together outfits ready no matter what your day has in store. (no closet to small or too big)

Interested? Contact me via email , leave a comment here or contact me 951-313-1297

This is a by appointment only service and can take a day to a week to have a Wardrobe styled closet….I have limited space each month, get on my calendar:) Makes a great Christmas gift

Get Styled D’Arcy

For outfit inspirations and to see what we can do …. Visit our Instagram page

@B&Dproperties @darcyvandenberg

Here is some of our latest outfit post……

Winter Bedding to cozy up the Master Bedroom

November 6, 2016

Winter bedding black and white demask with Stripe , finished with Fur pillow's and A Minky Couture blanket.

Winter bedding black and white damask with Stripe , finished with Fur pillow’s and A Minky Couture blanket.

Changing of the season….As the Days get shorter and Nights get Colder, Our Master Bedroom gets cozier❤️ Do you change your Bedding seasonally? Add More Blankets or completely change your look? I love the opportunity for change, add layers and give our room a NEW look..

To get our look I change out the curtain’s from the light summer lace to the raw Lined Silk drapes (pottery barn) The heavier Curtain also helps keep the heat in. I add Rug’s to each side of the Bed to add texture and warmth (Tj max) Our Bedding set I purchase a couple years ago I saw on Pintrest from Macy’s. The comforter is thicker then our (Summer bedding duvet from anthropology ) and reversible for yet another option . The Set included a comforter, dust ruffle, 2 pillow shams. I added on the European Chevron Pillow….because I am pillow obsessed (I am always buying pillows) I purchased the 2 fur pillows and the sequined deer from Homegoods at different times. I do find it easy to change out pillows when I get board or need a new look… Hence a reason I am alway purchasing NEW ones. I am lucky I have a great storage room to store all my props and interior Season decor items. I Am in love with the Over sized dust ruffle that flares out of t he sides of the bed. It just adds that special touch! Black and white is just a classic color scheme that works with our Grey walls (Benjamin Moore) And easy to accent with any other pop of color if you wish. I love adding a pop of light pink around Valentine’s Day 💕 Another way I add a touch of warmth and luxury for the cooler months is a fur blanket our families favorite (Minky couture) Looks beautiful thrown on the bed and cozy warm to snuggle up with. The last detail is I add a spruce Wreath around a glittered dear head above our headboard. (growing up in California we had earthquakes, you don’t put Heavy object above your sleeping head!)

I often get asked about my choice for night stands…..I am not a fan of Matchy Matchy bedroom sets… Yes my dressers match our bed but to add a special touch I got two different desk and painted both of them in silver spray paint and topped with mirror to give them a chic look and I love having the space a desk has to offer over a small night stand. Thinking out of the Box to create a space that works for you:)

Hope you enjoyed your little Bedroom tour:) and inspired you to add winter warmth to your room.

❤️ D’Arcy

Vintage desk diy nightstand, My Side of the Bed💕

Our reading nook💕

Why I Love Dry Bar Blowouts

November 1, 2016

Dry Bar NYC

My Sister and I after Our First Blow out & Style In NYC at the Parker Meridien Dry Bar (no Make up😬)

My personal Dry Bar products…. I have been using for 2 years❤️

Dry Bar Las Vegas

The New Bag and just launched Dry bar Book!

Oh My… Have you been to a dry Bar? If you haven’t it’s a must do when your in a town that has one❤️

What is a dry Bar you ask? It’s a “Happy Place ” for woman, to Have Great hair at a affordable price in a fun and Chic Salon with Fabulous smelling products and serves a yummy drink! This is just a place for a Wash, blow out that gives you body and shine , finishing it off with great Styling! No other services are preformed here which means no yucky smells and is spotless from hair and dust from nails! It’s a pure delight!

Let’s talk Hair… My Hair I am a natural blond with Silky straight thin hair but I have a decent amount for hair for it being fine….. My mom has been a hairdresser for over 40 years and has never felt hair like mine…. Yes it’s tricky hair! (a huge reason I haven’t changed my hair since elementary school) Really… This is the first Year without bangs!!! We did try a perm once my senior year in High school… I want BIG 90’s hair and well let’s just say the perm didn’t take… When I washed my hair 2 days later it when back to stick straight!!! No Big hair for this girl… But Boy I tried with Hot rollers , sponge rollers, teasing and tons of Aqua Net! My mom always cut my hair dry and I never got a hair wash in the Shampoo bowl…. Because it would be a nightmare of tangles!!!! I am very tender headed as well !

Years later I moved to Utah.. I found Nume Curling wands…. A curling Iron that actually curls my hair and stays for a whole day!! (more on Numa wands in Next week’s post) Mom wasn’t close anymore but we see each other almost every other month, which she’ll give me a trim and about once a year gives me some highlights (I didn’t need until my late 30’s and moving to Utah…the California Sun worked in my favor) So I realized I need to find someone I could trust My hair too that wouldn’t kill me or ruin my delicate hair! My cute nail girl Sheridan was just finishing hair school and works at an Aveda salon. We talked about my hair at several nail appointments and I decided she listened to my concerns and really thought she could do a good job with my hair:). So Yes my First Hair appointment was in MY 40’s….. I booked for some highlights, a cut and a blow out….. I loved it and she helped me to Trust someone besides my mama with my hair! I needed to give you this little background to help you understand why Blowouts are Special to Me….

The Dry Bar experience ….. My First time was with My Sister Tiana (who has fab Hair, thick, curly and is not tender headed . She’s a natural brunette and can do anything to her hair) We were in NYC for Fashion Week and it was a Bucket list to go to a dry Bar…. I bought a Dry Bar blow dryer a couple years ago and some of their product and I was in LOVE❤️ I started looking into what is this Dry Bar…A place that Just Blows out your Hair swears they give you body to all types of hair and Style that last a couple of Days??? (I am lucky if mine last the day!). So this was something I was intrigued by. Is this true could they give me a style that last even for 2 days… Not kill my head or rip out my hair from tangling it into a mess…. Why yes .. YES they could!!!!

Dry Bar NYC, We arrived to be treated with a mimosa and met our cute Stylist… Who asked us what we wanted…the Straight, Manhattan, Cosmo, Mai Tai, dirty Martini, southern comfort, Etc I opted for The Southern Comfort Big Hair , lots of Volume with curls❤️❤️ It was such a great experience and our hair lasted 3 days..(mine stayed curled 2 but still had body) We went again While in New York!! It was such a treat not to have to worry about hair on our Trip!

On My Birthday we were in Las Vegas, The Dry bar Opened here in July so of course it was a must do with my mom…..when we arrived Home from our Trip The New Book & bag was on my doorstep (Can’t wait to read it ALL) I’ll keep you posted😘

This has become a favorite & something I will experience when I am in any City that has a Dry Bar ( I keep asking for them to put one at Farmington station in Utah) so please do yourself a favor and make an appointment for a blow out at The Dry Bar….. www.thedrybarcom. For cities near you….. Can’t get to one…. Order their products on their website or online at Nordstrom.com The smell of their Products are amazing and have changed my hair! Dry Bar lover❤️

Hope your hair has great style this week😘 D’Arcy

How to make a Blood Orange Cocktail

October 31, 2016

My very Own Cocktail creation… The Blood Orange cocktail ( to make a mocktail leave out the Vodka) As many of you know I love to entertain …. One of my favorite things is to come up with NEW cocktail’s… Here’s one of my favorite’s The BLOOD orange cocktail perfect for Halloween Today! Hope you enjoy & let me know if you try it🎃 Happy Halloween my lovelies 😘 D’Arcy

You’ll need

Martini Shaker
3/4 cup oj
2 tbsp Earth & vine blood orange concentrate
Blood orange sparkling Soda ( target brand)
Shot of vodka ( grey goose is our pick)
Ice
Garnish with orange slice or candied orange wedge

Place Ice, oj & blood orange concentrate, vodka in martini shaker…
Give a good shake….
Pour into glass and top off with Blood orange soda and garnish with orange slice🍸

Way to Wear Flared Jeans

October 24, 2016

Sts flared Jean trouser
Areve lace top
Christian Louboutin shoes

The Flared Trouser Jean….It’s not always about the Skinny Jean. All though the skinny is super versatile. The flared Trouser has a great place in your Jean pile. The flared Jean works great for a dressed up look Shown above & perfect for making your legs look longer. Typically sold with a longer hem works perfect with a heel and you want it to cover the top of your foot so your shoe peeps out, given you a longer leg💕 Now who doesn’t want that! 😘

Enjoy your week❤️ D’Arcy

Happy to answer any fashion questions just leave a comment 😘

Birthday Celebrating 45

October 20, 2016

Wishing in 45 With our Utah friends at the Pumpkin Patch

Birthday Lunch with My family at Maggiano’s @fashion Show in Las Vegas

Shopping with my mom and Boys in Las Vegas

Dry Bar Las Vegas

Turning 45

My long Time girlfriend Opened a Boutique (a dream of hers for years) Rowan on Santa Claus lane in Carpinteria….so it was a Joy to go visit her, Shop her Boutique and go out to Lunch❤️

Santa Barbara , cliff Hike with Ocean view, My Hubby and I went for a 2.1/2 hour hike in the cliff’s and then hiked down to the ocean…. (where my phone fell in!)

My Men❤️ Sunday Breakfast and a morning Beach walk!

Turning 45….. Wow I don’t feel 45… Where does the time go? I can honestly say age really doesn’t matter, It’s all in how you feel and act. I try to take care of myself, stay busy and love life…. Rocking in 45 is just another number BUT the Long weekend celebrating it was a blast! I couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate….Wonderful people, good food, some of my favorite Things & My loves all in the City & the Beach! One Happy Girl! Thanks to everybody who helped celebrate with me. ❤️D’Arcy

NYFW Part 3 Our outfits

October 14, 2016

Street Style…. Little black dress, Valentino shoes and Jimmy Choo clutch, leather choker

Valentino Rockstud ankle strap in patent leather with Nappa straps. Platinum-finish studs made in Italy

Street Style ( Tiana Holiday)

Cream Lace dress, Off the shoulder, leather strap clog sandal worn for the Social House event @shopstyle

Style Shop Social House… Photo compliments of #Square CASh

Tiana Holiday

Street style Time Square, Kut from the Kloth Leather jacket, Kut from the Kloth Button up shirt? Jcrew beaded skirt, Gucci clutch, Chanel jewelry

Street style photography in Time square {Sister’s}

Street Style casual… Edyson Jeans, Splendid Tank, Havana Flip flops, Hobo Bag, Tiffany Silver Jewelry, Rayban Sunglasses

Street Style in Brooklyn heading to “ART meets Fashion” display

Cristina Ruales Dance performance at Inglot studio’s

Tiana Holiday ( my sister)
Cristina Rules Dance performance at Inglot studios

Black Leather jeans, black pletted tank and , black Open toe booties, Jimmy Choo clutch

Black Leather jeans, black pleaded tank and, black Open toe strap bootie wedge BCBG Jimmy Choo clutch

Street style, AC/DC junk Food tee, patch skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth, Jimmy Choo clutch

Worn for our Morning Hair appointments at Dry Bar

Street style, Black crisis cross tee, patched Kut from the Kloth Skinnies, Olive vest duster, converse tennis shoes...

Street style, Black Criss cross tee, patched Kut from the Kloth Skinnies, Olive vest duster, leather choker, cuff bracelet, converse tennis shoes… Worn to watch a show, shopping and sightseeing:)

Kut from the Kloh Patched jeans .... Skinny and ankle cuffed

Kut from the kloth Patched jeans …. Skinny and ankle cuffed ❤️worn at the Baccarat Bar

Leanne Marshell Runway Show at the skylight & pop up event by Hotel Hugony a Cute boutique Hotel!

Leanne Marshelle Runway Show at the skylight & pop up event by Hotel Hugony a Cute boutique Hotel!

This outfit Black waxed Jeans ( jbrand) black criss cross tee, and sequined jacket (J crew) black clutch Jimmy Choo and black open toe booties by Vince Camuto… Worn to 2 shows I had to rush from one to another without change…. Leanne Marshelle show & the Sherri Hill show

Kut from the Kloth outfit and BCBG shoes worn Arriving for NYFW

NYFW …. The clothes! What to wear when you attend NWFW In the Fall….With this being My First Time, not a lot of time to plan and unusually warm weather, I felt I did pretty good on the packing and choosing the right outfits for for shows, travel, sightseeing and Nightlife. I didn’t feel out of place or uncomfortable in any situation but I did learn pack only clothes that photograph well ( I wore a pretty dress that I love to the Social House event and It doesn’t photograph well…. It was perfect for Brunch which I knew It would be but I knew in my heart it wasn’t going to photograph well and it didn’t!) not having time to change to get to Social House…. I missed out on Having some great photograph opportunities….

I would make changes for sure….. Pack More skirts & dresses, only clothes that photograph well, I didn’t need as much jewelry as I packed…. ( narrow down Jewelery to go with each outfit!) being my first time I brought Casual and dressy for each outfit❤️ I also brought to Many shoes Way to Many Shoes Narrow down to My Favorite Black Heels, shoes to match my dressier dress, 1 pair of sandals, pair of Tennis shoes and 1 flip flop and 1 Bootie or wedge! Really Take the time to match. Shoes to multiple outfits…Shoes weigh a lot and you really need the spare weight!

Things I packed that I was so thankful for…. My black waxy leather jeans I wore 3 times and made 3 completely different outfits with different tops, jacket, shoes and accessories (sorry we were rushing so much of the Time we forgot pictures of some outfits) my leather jacket… Not because it was cold (it was unbearably hot a couple of the days) but to add a cool factor on your shoulders! My Hobo bag ❤️ goes cross body for sightseeing And travel day’s, 1 pair of trendy jeans, shoe pads, gel for the heels, foot cream, Bandades, 2 portable charges, airborne and aspirin.

NWFW THE Parties ( part 2)Taking in NYFW

October 11, 2016

September 8th

Our First NYFW kicked of With a fun Meet & greet at the Gansevoort Hotel and Rooftop Bar in the Meatpacking district…. So Beautiful and a fun way to kick off the Week. (details on what we wore in a upcoming post)

Sister’s The Beautiful view from the rooftop of The Gansevoort

Stunning View of the Hudson River from The rooftop of Gansevoort

View of the Hudson River, Rooftop Gansevoort Meatpacking

Gansevoort rooftop 360-degree panoramic views Of New York City and sunsets over the Hudson River

Time square…. Off to The W for a meet and greet

Cheers to the Start of NYFW

September 9Th

LULUS Style Studio…. Influencer and Blogger party

We were spoiled with drinks, treats and Swag….sponsored by NYX,The Balm, Amika, LVX, Nu.ME. LaqA & co., black Swan, Herbivore, Winky Lux, Pop chip, Kind, Sigma and Woodsee…. Hosted by LULUS… Such a fun Time socializing, meeting our Style Collective sister’s & other influential Bloggers , being treated like a queen! (More About the Swag and WHAT we wore)

Lulus Style Studio

LULUS Style studio a fun Night full of fun Swag, food, Drinks, photo’s and socializing

Then off to the RoofTop Party at the Standard…. The nightlife in NYC is crazy bars & clubs stay Open until 4am…. If I wasn’t on Utah Time I wouldn’t have been able to keep up❤️

The Standard, High line

Rooftop view from Standard rooftop party

Rooftop view from The Standard rooftop party

RoofTop View at The Standard…

September 10th

Brunch at the Pennsylvania 6 with the Style collective girl’s

Shop Style Social House

ShopStyle Social House

Style Shop Social House… Photo compliments of #Square CASh

The Shop Style Social House at the Glass House, a Blogger and influencer party with beautiful views, fun photo opportunities , Tons of Swag and great company was Another great event with so much to take in….Being our first time we didn’t know what to expect and really didn’t allow for enough time to experience ALL they had to offer. (We had a fashion show to get to) If I am LUCKY enough to get a chance to go again I would allow for a several hours to enjoy all they had to offer…. Beautiful views & professional photographers, yummy treats, clothing, accessories and stationary booths. ALL with Swag (You’ll read more about this soon) sponsored by Yumi Kim, Sole society, square Cash, Gigi New York, Vestiaire, signature Hallmark, BaubleBar, Sam Edelman …HOSTed by Shop Style

September 11th

Street Style in Brooklyn heading to “ART meets Fashion” display

Cristina Ruales Dance performance at Inglot studio’s

Tiana Holiday (my sister)
Cristina Rules Dance performance at Inglot studios

9/11 Top of the Rock… Breathtaking view of Ground zero and NYC

September 12,

Leanne Marshall Runway Show at the skylight & pop up event by Hotel Hugony a Cute boutique Hotel!

A pop up Party by…Hotel Hugo Ny, A Boutique Hotel

Hotel Hugo Ny…pop up Bar and appetizers at Leanne Marshalls Runway Show at Skylight.

September 13th

Baccarat Hotel and Bar…. Drinks and a meeting❤️

Baccarat Hotel & Bar

Baccarat Hotel & Bar This place is so Chic and Beautiful That Kate spade did a photo shoot here❤️

September 14th

Our last day in NYC…. Today we Skipped our Morning FAShion Show, Packed up and headed for New York bagels, a walk in Central Park, Took a breather and enjoyed the LAST few hours we Had to TAKE in NYC…. We did have to Grab the last of Our Treats to take Home to Our families… (mine requested FOOD) more about that in next couple post🍴

I hope you’re enjoying the recap of our trip! Ox, D’Arcy

NYFW (The Shows) Part 1

September 27, 2016

NYFW ( New York Fashion Week) A dream since I was 10!

As a little girl I played Barbies just to dress her and design her house… I have love Fashion from planing my school outfits to getting dressed up for Dances or compete in Pageants! As I grew I scoured Magazines and love to window shop and of course shop! I would watch the award shows just to view the red carpet. To attend NYFW Was one of my biggest dreams. Not to just Fly to New York and be in the city the week it was happening… But to actually be apart of shows, parties, influencer parties and soak in the excitement of what Fashion week is all about!

My Dream came true when My sister called and Said “I got contracted to do Makeup for NYFW… You should come with Me!!” WHAT … Is this really happening!!! It was and so the planning, contacting and research began!) oh…. And what was I going to wear!!!! ???? Between Owning a Boutique, my contacts with Style Collective, contacts I have made over the years and of course My Sister’s (Tiana Holiday) contacts and connections we started to plan our Big week…. We had just 3 weeks to Plan and organize what would be our first vacation ever together, not to mention a dream come true for both… And we get to experience it together! Pure Joy❤️

I will be sharing our experience in 6 parts…. The Breakdown of NYFW

The Fashion Shows

The Parties

My Outfits (and some of my sisters)

The food

The sights

The swag

The shows…. This is not an easy task to get into a Show Small or Big…. So we were Blessed to attending 1 show let alone 6 shows with seats (hows have seats and standing at each show) Specially at such short notice! (God was really working for us) People work at getting into shows for months prior!

Here is a peak at the Shows I was LUCKY to attend.

The Austrian swim resort showcase

Plitz showcase

Cristina Ruales dance performance collection

Leanne Marshall Runway showcase

Sherri Hill at Gotham Hill

Anniesa Hasibuan collection at Skylight @Maynihan station THE DOCK

My first ever NYFW fashion show! Showcase Sabo Luxe, Bossa, ARK, Frankie by Rebecca, ete, Alphabe Where the designers that showed!

SABO LUXE

The press

SABO LUXE

BOSSA

Ark swimwear

Frankie Swimwear

Ark swimwear

Frankie swimwear

Frankie swim wear

ete show

Alphabe Show

ALPHABE

AlpHABE

Showcase

Cristina Ruales dance performance collection @ Inglot studios

Cristina Rulales show. This lady is a hat designer sitting in the audience! I am telling you some of the audience was just as exciting as the show.

Sherri Hill

Gotham Hall

Gotham Hill

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill……. Note the Olymic gold gymnastics stars in front, a Disney Star ( sorry I am not sure her name)

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill One of my favorite dresses💕

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill model Sadie Roberson

Sherri Hill The beading is to die for💕

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill I am obsessed with this dress❤️

Skylight @ Maynihan Station ( The docks) this is where a majority of the Big designers showed ( tons of press hung out here)

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection at Skylight This gown was stunning, The lace, the beading, the pearls and Craftmanship was just just so beautiful! I could not get a shot to do it justic❤️

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection @ Skylight the final gown

Seeing shows first hand and being able to see a good verity of shows, from New designers to established designers was such a treat! The Quality of clothing, the craftsmanship and detail was amazing on different levels. Some of the shows weren’t my style but you could appreciate the Craftmanship or Just one piece you could see how you would style it! I love the Venues, each so different and ALL over the city! Exciting to feel the different energy of each show and of course people watch! ( people watching is one of my favorite things! I could hear my mom telling “their story” in my head❤️) Fashion is different to everyone… Quality, design, Trendy, personal flare, affordable , expensive , classy AND at Fashion week you see it All!

Truly felt blessed to have gotten this exsperience and I have to tell you it was better then any of my hopes & dreams! Now that I have done it once and learned so much… I would love to plan really plan really prepare …I ‘ve got the bug and do it again next year! I have a better Idea of what to expect, what to pack , how to plan, what events to do again, what to show up extra early for and what to skip!

Hope you enjoyed the shows through my eyes and looking forward to Post 2 of NYFW…

Do you have a question or want me to share something about NYFW? Leave a comment I am Happy to share my point of view from A newbie❤️ D’Arcy (My Style over 40)

How to wear some of Fall’s Trends right NOW

September 6, 2016

How to wear some of Fall’s Biggest Trends Right Now

We get it: It’s Hot out! Nobody wants to hear about puffer vests, beanies, and boots in the midst of a late summer heatwave or Indian summer. We can daydream about the cooler season head or be tempted by, the cooler mornings and changing leaves.

Fall is one of My favorite seasons, and All the September magazine issues are out! Full of This year’s Trends, picks, and styling guides…

Here Are Some Tips on wearing some of this season’s trends without suffering in the heat!

Plaid… Plaid clothing can be purchased in anything from a mini skirt to a jacket…Here is a Shirt Dress! Shop a couple of similar pieces Here Here Here

I love wearing a plaid skirt with a tee and style with this SEASON’s HOT choker trend…

This season’s hottest trend. The choker wear with anything for that cool factor

Plaid Skirt Worn with a tank or tee looks Fall and layer with a jacket when it gets cooler.

Denim… Patched denim or distressed Boyfriend or skinny jean paired with a tank or tee layered with a fur vest on a chilly night or shown with a top layered over lace and a pointed heel finishes off the look!

Leopard is always a Fall staple.

Leopard cardigan {here} {similar here} plaid top {similar here} Here Jeans {similar here} booties old {similar here} HERE Arm candy {similar here} HERE,

A plaid cardigan, skinny jeans, and Tee with a cool necklace is the perfect 75-degree day outfit!

Tan… A color Trend

Tan on Tan or Tan with Blush or shown here Tan with black is a fun combo that can be Worn paired with something ruffled and gives you a fall look without the heat!

Hobo Lauren Wallet can act as a clutch as well.

Crisscrossed tee trend…

The cool and comfortable of a tee with a touch of edgy style… I paired with Our BEST selling camo joggers! Perfect transition outfit.

I hope you picked up some tips on How to wear some of Fall’s Trends right NOW, have a wonderful week that doesn’t have you sweating in September. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.