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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Recap of Last Weeks Instagram Talks & Outfits

Love letters Museum

That SMILE you get when you go to the DENTIST 😁🦷
I know I know, some of you dread the dentist! I am telling you if you visit @drallanthomas you won’t dread the dentist and you’ll leave with the best smile!
If you watch my Instagram stories you would have seen my whitening experience (saved in highlights) No more blue lights, they use the latest technology not painful and the sweetest & knowledgeable staff. I had my teeth cleaned & then whitened. This was my first time having my teeth professionally whitened as I am lucky to have pretty white teeth. Even still I wanted them bright white and sparkly since I have my photos taken so often. Like I have always said”a smile can make someone’s day so do it often!” (so I’ll blind them with mine! Goals🙌🏻)………@drallanthomas office specializes in cosmetics dentistry giving you the smile of your dreams🦷😁

Love letters

This is how I do squats 😜💪🏻
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Playing with stripes and tied front pants is how it’s done🙌🏻
Warning… this is probably the only time you’ll see me doing squats 😜😜😜 Happy Wednesday babes😘 It #pioneerday today in Utah which means Holiday🎉🎉🎉 State Holiday which means day off and headed to the Lake with all my girlfriends! Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday ♥️🍹🚤
Enjoy your day😘😘😘 Outfit from Banana republic

coffee at home

Starting of this Monday with a 2nd cup ☕️☕️ of @cafe504coffee ☕️☕️☕️#ad
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Love letters Museum

Hoping your Friday brings you cheer like a rainbow or like Friends laughter in a big pile of rainbow confetti! 🌈Although you have to watch out for my cute friend @chicover50 Shauna plays hard ball!!! Speaking of BALL go check out her cute stories to see what happened to her at last nights BALL game🎉🎉⚾️💍🌈🌈🌈♥️
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We have are own confetti happening over here today🎉🌈 Our oldest son @hudsonvandenberg Turns 23 TODAY! We had some fun celebrating last night with sushi & surfing on the lake! (see stories for fun photos) This am he’ll wake up to gifts and his favorite donuts and tonight we’ll celebrate with dinner and his favorite cake (Judy’s Chocolate Kahlua cake recipe on blog) 🍰🍩🍰🍩
I can’t tell you how proud I am of this boy of ours, it was like yesterday he was 3 & now 23! He’s such a delight, so smart a family lover and truly a good kid! We’re proud of the man he’s becoming and thankful we can call him ours♥️♥️♥️
Now… my gushing is over… I am off to bake😘

Love letters Museum

I’ll take HAPPY mail💌 any day!📬💌📬💌📬💌📬💌📬💌📬
When’s the last time you hand wrote a letter or card and sent it snail mail? For me… I still write hand written Thank you notes, Birthday & Holiday cards. I really feel it’s important and more meaningful then a text or email. It’s a lost art that truly should not be♥️ So for #tiptuesday Make someone’s day by mailing them a sweet note💌 even if it’s just a Miss you card😘
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If your in the Utah area head over to @lovelettersmuseum they provide a cute post card and a stamp for you💌 Note to mention all the beautiful ways to use words, letters and forgotten ways to write (aka Typewriter…kids didn’t even know how to put the paper in lol!)
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Outfit details…this season’s hottest trend the tied front pant @tjmaxx, shoes @picandpay, tank @rowanboutique, linen blazer @shoprachelzoe, jewelry old

Summer porch details

IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE 🍹RIGHT?
One of the things I love about Summers is Outdoor living✔️☀️🍓🍹🍔🥗🧀🍉
Do you enjoy outside living? Have you created a space you love to go relax in, entertain or have a quiet date night in?
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I created this space to have a little of the inside brought out💛💛I adore black and white stripes and I think it pops with a touch of yellow and green! Tips for making your outdoor space inviting: throw pillows, a blanket for chilly nights, pots of flowers and plants, trays for serving and keeping things tidy. I love rugs to add color and define spaces, candles and lanterns for lighting (and keeping bugs away) I love some books or magazines to entice you to stay awhile 💛💛💛
Another big tip is if you furniture is mix & match spray paint it all 1 color to give it a cohesive look. It instantly makes it look more planned 😉

I hope you like the random recap of what happened over on last weeks Instagram. I know a lot of you had to DM me about missing a post on instagram because they only show 3% of our photos in our feeds. A trick to seeing people you follow posts: like the post and if you care to leave a comment do it! This will help their content stay in your feed. Another tip is watch their stories the more you interact with the people you follow allows instagram to know you want to see that person. Another big plus, engaging on Instagram really helps us bloggers do what we love and bring you content you want to see. If you want to see a weekly recap HERE on the blog leave a comment or DM me so I can continue to give you what you want to see!

Another plus to seeing a week in review is you get a taste of everything from fashion, items I am loving, interior tips or a space I love and things to do in Utah unless I was traveling. 

Have a beautiful week! OX, D’Arcy

 

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
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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Who’s crushing on Butter yellow? It’s great paire Who’s crushing on Butter yellow?

It’s great paired with white and denim but come Fall it looks beautiful with shades  of grey, dark denim, and pretty paired with burgundy too for a fun twist.

This chunky knot cardigan is so good I own it in 5 colors 💛💛💛

Comment “shop” for links ⬇️

https://liketk.it/5auKy

Style over 50 | color combo | sunshine and a change of flowers
Love a good “wear NOW and later.. You know it’s Love a good “wear NOW and later.. 

You know it’s an add to cart!  When you can wear a piece multiple ways or style it for several seasons✔️

This is a dress you can do just that with✔️

Comment “shop” for links and discount code! ⬇️

https://liketk.it/6kkhM

Wear now & later | over 50 style/ grwm| utah content creator | dresses you’ll love
The DEAL I seriously couldn’t believe…. Looks like The DEAL I seriously couldn’t believe….
Looks like pottery Barn you won’t believe is Walmart …

Normally $59 NOW $20

If it was PotteryBarn it would be $159

Large pedestal vinyl wicker baskets with plastic lining for plants .. outside or inside 

💡But think of all the other things you could use these for..
-Rolled towels in bathroom or by spa/pool
-pool toys
-Outdoor sports equipment 
- inside blankets, toys, cut storage 
-🎁great gift idea- bridal shower/ new home/ birthday Add a tree or shrub 

Seriously so good I purchased several .. two for my front porch refresh two for my back yard to put ferns in and a couple for gifts etc

💄 the lipstick bslm you’ll love
WA - color

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15 Outfit I Wore ——JULY—— A little outfit recap o 15 Outfit I Wore
——JULY——

A little outfit recap of a few of my favorite looks from July…

A few piece that would be great Fall transition pieces too.

I can’t wait to share with you the new pieces and Outfits I have in store for you in August… So many great wardrobe builders and a few on trend pieces to mix in with your classic pieces❤️
Along with a few Fall pieces working their way in to my wardrobe🍂🍁

Comment “Shop” and I’ll send you over the links to your dm. 
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https://liketk.it/6krVi

Have a beautiful Sunday

Midlife style | July fashion| summer style| over 50| utah style| utah content creator|
Facial Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 8 ❤️I’ve fou Facial Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 8

❤️I’ve found…when life deals you unexpected hurdles, and things that could potentially knock you down… you’ve gotta, put on those big girl panties and turn it around! 
Stay strong, fall to your knees🙏🏻 And put it in  Gods hands…. Then you can let go and follow the process, and with that comes the strength to look at the good you could do and share, along with finding ways to make everyday special…

⚠️Self-care Saturday-
Mohes facial surgery in January, which left a facial scar from eye to jaw..
Months of healing and 3 facial laser treatments with 3 more to go…

 ✔️Products and tools I’ve been using and would highly recommend to help heal facial scars & take care of skin over 50

🌸A few tips to romanticize everyday life, my daily green drink, which is good for everyday health, but also helps heal you.

The mask I was unexpectedly surprised with… 

Comment “ Shop” and I’ll send you the links and details For the products I use .. link ⬇️

https://liketk.it/6kqao

Comment “Drink” for my daily green drink and morning NAD supplement 

I’ve been sharing my journey since December… and have 7 other parts here in my feed, if you want to look back and see the process and journey…
I also gave a highlight bubble with saved info etc.

⚠️Reminder to Make your skin check appointment ❤️

Melanoma Cancer scar | over 50| healing| Romanticizing your daily life|
Keeping it short and sweet… Life’s to short to fi Keeping it short and sweet…

Life’s to short to fill it with the wrong things❤️ 

Be intentional, protect you peace, and fill it with the right people❤️❤️❤️

Have a beautiful weekend Pretty Ladies❤️

Outfit details are shared over on my Liketoknowit or simply comment outfit or send me a dm

Midlife| thoughts| protecting peace| protecting what’s important | linen dress| linen blazer
I love a good 1 and done✔️ 3 affordable sports d I love a good 1 and done✔️ 

3 affordable sports dress with built in bras and shorts… 1 dress and done…

3 ways to style them✔️✔️✔️

That makes getting dresses easy ✔️

These cute sports dresses are soft, comfortable and fit tts

Easy to wear for your daily walk, playing pickle ball or your favorite sport, or just running some errands. 

I’ve style it 3 ways to show you  how versatile it could be…

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKActive

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One and done| sports dresses | affordable | 3 ways to style/ midlife style | utah influencer | affordable fashion| Cool mom| cool grandma |
Final Days to Grab some amazing deals Nordstrom S Final Days to Grab some amazing deals 
Nordstrom Sale …

Items  in stock and several restocks..
Great time to add a full items to your wall wardrobe and if your like my check off a few Christmas gifts✔️

Comment “Shop” for more details and links✔️
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https://liketk.it/6kdmn

I have a full blog post up as well with all of my clothing picks and try ones ✔️

💛Best selection is online💛
Add to cart is my love language 

Nordstrom sale| Anniversary sale| utah content creators| Midlife style| fall fashion| sale time| beauty | shoes| accessories Beauty exclusives
Kinda Chic… what to you see as Kinda chic? Slide Kinda Chic…

what to you see as Kinda chic?

Slide through and see what I value as “Kinda Chic” 

The Older I get, the more I realize being “Chic “ really is just being unapologetically yourself. 

Midlife Genx lifestyle family faith fashion lifestyle utah content creator
Getting my steps in…. Come shop Pre- Fall At Ant Getting my steps in…. 

Come shop Pre- Fall At Anthropologie with me🍂🍁

Piece you can wear NOW and for Fall✔️

Even a little peek at Halloween and a few Fall homegoods I picked up…While there in stock✔️

⚠️Wait tell you see the cutest Reversible jacket… about 20 seconds in❤️❤️❤️

Comment “Shop” for links on my cute Picks🛍️
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https://liketk.it/6k1Kg

Pre fall| Fall home | fall fashion | wardrobe builders| my picks | fashion over 50 |
Happy Sunday Pretty ladies! “And my God will meet Happy Sunday Pretty ladies!

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19

How cute is this Brand New Release denim dress with gold button detail
Perfect for summer to fall transition 

Comment “Shop” for  a dm with 
link & all the details
below ⬇️

https://liketk.it/6jVOa
Do you feel the same way? I am obsessed with lamp Do you feel the same way?

I am obsessed with lamps- Lighting and Candles…

I actually love big lights too as well as sunlight shining through the windows

Lighting and the way we use it,
Creates ambiance, sets a mood and makes a space come alive…

A little peek at how I We use lighting around our home❤️

Tell me about your favorite lamp or place to sit❤️

Lighting| home| lifestyle | midlife style| Home lighting | lamps| humor
Things we stop waiting for after 50… ❤️Read Capti Things we stop waiting for after 50…

❤️Read Caption on Reel❤️

We finally realize time is Valuable, It’s about being intentional with the life you have left❤️

Lifestyle Genx midlife things that make you happy
Come shop Target shoes 🎯 With me… Several cute sh Come shop Target shoes 🎯
With me…

Several cute shoes to wear now and a couple into fall on sale you’re going to love!

Great for vacations too

❤️Love the neutrals 

I linked my outfit too
- My NY hat
- Shades that remain a best seller 
-Spanx cren sweatshirt over shoulders 
Save 15% off with my code Deardarcyxspanx 
-I am wearing the DV tortoiseshell two buckle slide sandals …. Target has a pair identical at 1/2 the price 
- affordable short set 
- Tennis shoes

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https://liketk.it/6jJ45
I am 54 Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ord I am 54
Here’s 8 Affordable,Natural And Clean- Ordinary Products I use To look and feel great✔️

I replaced a lot of my Beauty Regimen with these Unexpected affordable products,
You might already have in your pantry or medicine cabinet. 

My skin and skins texture has never looked better✔️✔️✔️

Comment “Shop” for links and more tips on ways to use etc.⬇️⬇️⬇️

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https://liketk.it/6geil

Do you use any of these CLEAN beauty options?

Clean beauty/ Ordinary household items/ simple is better/ non- toxic beauty/ simple beauty

#over50women # cleanbeauty  #nontoxicskincare
I am 54 here are some of my Favorite Things …. St I am 54  here are some of my Favorite Things …. Still in stock 
💛Nordstrom Sale 💛

Tips for 
-Building a wardrobe
Wear now & transition into Fall
- think about items you can mix and match  and wear multiple ways 
- Shopping Online gives you better options for sizing- color options and in-stock items 

Comment “Shop”  and I’ll send you a dm with links and all the details✔️
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https://liketk.it/6jzpk

Nordstrom sale/ my picks/ style over 50/
7 Tops under $30 That you can wear Now and into FA 7 Tops under $30
That you can wear Now and into FALL

Styled with shorts but perfect with Jeans or trousers too✔️✔️

Great quality, pretty details all fit tts 

-All with a short sleeve perfect if you don’t like to show your arms 

A couple Peplum or baby doll style flatter those with tummy 

Light weight and super soft sweater and crochet detail

- a darling light weight butter yellow and heart short sleeve cardigan wear alone or as a layer 

White shorts- raw hem denim shorts
linen shorts - and trouser shorts 
Are all Spanx - 

⚠️Save 15% with my code Deardarcyxspanx 

Long denim Jorts/bermuda 
button fly raw hem 

Linked shoes- bags and jewelry that I could

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https://liketk.it/6ju6Q

Style over 60- under $30 tops- affordable style- midlife style
The one that made me a mama… Happy Birthday to o The one that made me a mama… 

Happy Birthday to our oldest son🎉
Time flies by so fast… How could our little Huddy buddy be 30?
❤️❤️❤️ 

July 26th 1996 forever changed our life’s for the better and started our family… We’re so blessed God choose us to parent this smart, kind and loving soul. 

We’re so proud of then Man he has become, the husband he is to his beautiful wife, and the Partner & business man he is in our family business. 

He’s a strong leader, a kind and tender heart, with a mind that absorbs everything. We love being around family is everything to him. ❤️
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Happy birthday Hudson Alexander🤍  We love you🅾️❌

Boy mom| Oldest son | happy Birthday
Happy Hour Loading …. Perfect way to serve a fun Happy Hour Loading ….

Perfect way to serve a fun Charcuterie meal for your next Girlsnight, couples  date night, game night , family get together or party….

I don’t know about you but charcuterie is my favorite meal🍓🧀🍇🍒🥖🥒🥕🦐🧈🫒🫛🌶️🥭🍎

Happy hour/ charcuterie/ entertaining/ over the top/ girlsnight/ party time/ date night
Let’s make something outdated… ON TREND …. From yo Let’s make something outdated… ON TREND …. From your closet

With ✂️ Scissors ✂️✂️✂️✂️✂️

—Creating NEW from your Closet … is a great way to Use what you have and repurpose it, into Something NEW✔️

Joggers and skinny joggers are Outdated…. Make them current is ease with scissors… You can cut to any length  you want… from Trending Jorts to Bermuda length or even short 5 or 7 inch

✔️Follow for more restyling/creating and shopping your closet! 

Do you have something you have in your closet you need to recreate?

Camo pants| camo Joggers| over 50 style | use what you have| repurpose fashion| shorts jorts
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