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My recent spring finds under $100

My recent Spring finds under $100

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today’s Friday favorites and weekly round-up look are slightly different this week. So I thought it would be fun to share my recent Spring finds under $100, some great items I found that will help you look chic all Spring and Summer that are also so affordable.

Do you have fun plans for the weekend? I plan on lying low and having some time at home with my hubby. I hope to catch up on some work and prep for the upcoming week.

Denim

Short sleeve Chambray top

The denim-on-denim trend is strong, and this chambray button-up with little ruffle detail is too cute. Style it over a tan dress, paired with shorts, or worn with white jeans for a fresh look.

Pant– Wide leg crop, Cropped Wide leg denim, the Meg jean cute paired with a simple tank or graphic tee. Cute and worn with a bodysuit, blazer, and wedge sandals for date night.

The Dress

The perfect dress you’ll wear all Spring and Summer is So versatile you can wear it as a bathing suit cover-up, Leave it open and wear it as a duster with a tank, shorts, or your favorite jeans. Button up and wear as a dress belted or unbelted. $33

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Spring Bag & Sandals

A little Spring/Summer bag refresh is always fun. So I found these cute bags perfect for the season that goes with everything. From $12-40

Pair with these fabulous sandals for a perfect pairing and finishing touch to your outfit. Neutral sandals go with everything, and my picks below are all on sale for under $50

Shop the Summer sandals:

Shop Summer Bags:

Jewelry

I am a sucker for accessories and jewelry for use on the outfit. So here are some pieces I purchased this SSpringI am already wearing on repeat.

Evereve large turquoise and gold statement ring and this delicate turquoise and gold bracelet. I love that it mixes and matches all my gold jewelry, yet it also works with several turquoise pieces I own. This bracelet is pretty on its own, but I love a good arm stack, and it looks great with the bracelets I own from Miranda Frye.

Shop the jewelry below: (tap on Photo)

For the Home

I can’t get enough of this $30 candle. The scent fragrances the main level of our home, and the 40 oz container is beautiful.

I picked up a couple of new pillows to freshen up the outside bench for SSpring, this great rug, and a fun silk plant.

Shop my Home picks:

Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a Beautiful Weekend,

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

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3 Ways To Style The Spanx Air Essential Dress.

Hello Pretty ladies,

I hope your week has been going well. Life seems to go by faster and faster as we age, wouldn’t you agree? We’re already halfway thru April! How does that happen? Today, I share 3 ways to style the Spanx Air essential Dress.

This easy-to-wear buttery soft dress with pockets is easy to wear and style. With a mock neckline and a tank sleeve style, you’ll wear it all Spring and Summer. You can quickly wear this dress in many different ways, but today I am showing you three ways to style it for work wear, sporty chic, and for travel.

Work Wear

Spanx dress styled with the Spanx blazer.

The Spanx air essentials crew neck sweatshirt is over the shoulders for a fun detail. I chose the cognac color crew neck sweatshirt because it matched my Cecelia New York sandals and tied in with this vegan leather tote.

Finish off the look with Gold Accessories. This is a great professional look for work, a Zoom meeting, or a Business lunch.

This look is also comfortable to wear all day, yet removing the crew neck for a chic dress and blazer look could take you straight to a dinner date.

Shop the Look Below:

Sporty Chic

Spanx dress paired with a denim jacket immediately takes it to a more casual look. But take it to sporty chic by adding a fun Ball cap, big silver hoop earrings, White leather sneakers with a bit of silver detail, and a dressed-up belt bag with silver chain detail.

This Sports chic look is great for traveling, sightseeing, sporting events, or grabbing coffee with friends.

Again easy to wear, Easy to pack, and looks oh so put together.

Shop the look below:

Travel Vacation mode

I made the Spanx dress look like a skirt, paired with the Spanx Air essential crew neck sweatshirt, a cute Gigi pip Straw sun hat, an Amazon Find Straw bag, and fun Dolce Vita sandals. The espadrille platform is a fun look.

On a warmer day, you could easily swap out the crew neck sweatshirt for a button-up or oversized graphic tee. Or wear it with no layers.

I think a denim shirt tied around the waist would be cute.

A great alternative to wearing an extra layer is using it as an accessory on a warm day. This gives the layer a look without adding an entire layer.

Fashion Tip:

Adding texture to an outfit with accessories helps create a well-put-together look without much effort.

Think of different fabric mixes, adding texture to a shoe or a bag. Finally, jewelry finishes off the look.

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How Hairstyles help create a look

Another thing to consider is how you style your hair for each look. Choose a hairstyle that will compliment the outfit.

Higher necklines look great with hair pulled back to show off the neckline. A top knot is a cute look with a work/office look. Glasses on the head as a fashion statement pull hair away from the face to show the neckline. Looks business-like as well.

Spanx discount Code

I have a discount code for any Spanx purchase. If you are interested, use the:

SAVE 10% off all Spanx with my CODE: DEARDARCYXSPANX. Great free shipping and returns too

You might find this Styling Spanx Blog post interesting if you enjoyed How to Style a Spanx 3 Ways.

Thank you for your support and for taking the time to stop by my blog. I hope you feel inspired to try out one of my styling tips.

Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a Beautiful Weekend,

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up

Friday Favorite’s Weekly Round-Up

Hello pretty ladies,

I am so ready for the weekend, how about you? Spring is finally in Utah, and the snow is quickly melting. I can’t wait to start working in the yard and getting our outdoor living spaces decorated.

Ben and I plan to head out for a drive after church on Sunday, which I look forward to. Of course, this also means Sunday brunch, and I am All about a good brunch. I’ll share peeks on Instagram stories and hope you’ll tune in.

I hope you have been enjoying Friday round-ups, as it’s been fun for me to share everything and brain dump! If you like a more personal and closer connection and a “what you could have missed,” you might like my Newsletter. You can sign up . I send it out every Sunday.

| A couple of things I’ve loved lately |

This Amazon Vanity light-up travel/purse mirror. Fits perfectly in a travel makeup bag and your purse. One side lights up, and the other side is a magnifying mirror. It’s so good and 35% off.

I recently purchased this Everever Olive cargo/jacket I’ve been wearing on repeat. It’s a perfect weight for going. It goes with everything; think of it as a replacement for a denim jacket.

I can’t get enough of the Air Essentials Spanx; everything is buttery soft, and perfect for travel and everyday wear. SAVE 10% off all Spanx with my CODE: DEARDARCYX.SPANX Great free shipping and returns too

| New Launch |,

Dime, Our new Whipped Body Exfoliator, has officially arrived at DIME. Code DARCY20 20% off

GoPure new Vitamin C dry oil 25% off https://glnk.io/2o17r/darcyvandenberg. A nighttime treatment that works overnight to brighten skin and helps with dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

|Treat Yourself |

A little something I’ve been wanting for a while and treated myself to is these Gucci sandals. I can’t wait for them to arrive to style them for you. I’ll be wearing these all Spring and Summer on repeat for years.

| Back in Stock |

I have the best-selling quilted Messenger bag in Navy, but it comes in 3 colors. Great for travel and errand running.

The Vintage Havana slip-on sneaker that’s been a best-seller year after year!

| Beauty Sale |

Walmart

Walmart Beauty is having their BIG glow Sale with several items I live on significant sale:

Kendra 25 Hair Spray

ELEMIS Superfood Facial

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask EX Berry

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Fenair Hollywood Vanity Makeup Mirror with Lights Tabletop

Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse

Shop the Sale

| Sephora’s Beauty Sale|

Retinol Remix– Whether you want to try out retinol or want one that isn’t causing you to look like you just got a chemical peel, this one is great to have in your skincare drawer. Why? Because it’s not only retinol. It has Hyaluronic Acid and 2% peptide giving you plump skin. Plus, it has nature’s hydrocortisone to help fade discoloration and scarring. It’s like a Magic

Shop my sale Picks:

|For your Entertainment|

Need another Book? This is next on my list, The Club, and I am finishing up The House in the Pines.

|Family feel-good movie |

Wing and a prayer

After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, Doug White (Dennis Quaid) has to safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.

| A Recipe that you loved|

Wow, so many of you emailed me saying you tried my Best Carrot cake Recipe, and It was a hit. You loved it and agreed it is the BEST Carrot Cake. Thank you for trusting me, making it, and serving it for your Easter Gatherings.

|Recap|

Last week I did a Fashion Fix Tv segment on Good Things Utah can be watched HERE. Also, here is a Fashion Fix Blog post you can read: Spring Trends Perfect For Easter At Any Age!

March Best Sellers can be viewed on BLOG and Liketoknowit.

Avara restocked two of my favorite pieces from last year that I wore on repeat: this Great top you’ll wear all the time and this Puff sleeve denim Jacket.

I add some new inspiration and a Shopping board to my Amazon Storefront. I’d love for you to follow me over there. I think you’ll love my picks.

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

ANTHROPOLOGIE 40% off sale items

Banana Republic Factory 40% off & extra 20% off

Cabana Lifestyles Up to 70% off sale items

Caraway’s Mother’s Day promo -up to 20% off select products

Cecelia New York -FLOWER promotion Code: FLOWER15 will save 15% off any purchase on the CNY website from Thursday, 4/13 – Saturday, 4/15

Chico’s Styles start at $29 through 4/18

Colleen Rothschild Spring renewal sale

$25 off $100 code: Renew25

$50 off $200code: Renew50

$100 off $300code:Renew100

Express 40% OFF ALL DRESSES + TOPS

Go Pure Beauty– Save 25% on everything with code SPRING25, valid 4/27

J Crew UP to 60% off everything

Loft 30% off everything

VICTORIA EMERSON $18 Sitewide sale Great time to grab Graduation and Mother’s Day gifts

Shop some of my VE picks:

Live life stylishly and look good at any age.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a Beautiful Weekend,

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Who’s ready for a vacation? Spring break is right around the corner. The first thing on my packing list: Sun safe styles. Keep yourself feeling confident & sun safe with Cabana resort pieces. 🏝 Check out these looks perfect for your next getaway: And easy to style for streetwear.

Ideas for Styling Cabana Life

Wear to the pool and then straight to lunch, or even better, style a Cabana Life swimsuit as a bodysuit paired with linen pants or jeans. Style a Cabana life dress in a blazer or denim jacket for a Summer Nights dinner.

You are packing for your next warm-weather vacation with @cabanalife Spf resort wear. Create easy looks from the pool to lunch, beach to dinner. Each collection piece can be styled in multiple ways, which means you pack less🧳🧳 Use swimsuits as body suits and poolside dresses styled with blazers for dinner; the options are endless!

Shop the look below:

Shop and SAVE 20% with code DARCY20

Life’s Blog

Check out Cabana life’s latest blog post recipe: A refreshing “Cool Cucumber” cocktail Perfect & refreshing for Spring 🙌🏻 Check out the recipe now

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My Sale Picks

P.S. Celebrate spring by taking up to 70% off our sale section styles. Stock up & save! 🛍

Shop my Sale picks Below:

Thank you for stopping by to read “Cabana Life- Resort Wear or Streetwear.”

Tell me your favorite travel essential item in the comments below.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy last week of March, can you believe how fast March flew by? I keep telling myself Spring is coming; it is! In the Spirit of Spring, I have a couple of spring photoshoots. I’m looking forward to some fun pieces I can’t wait to wear. With all the great sales lately, I’ve grabbed some fun clothing & accessories I am also excited to share with you.

Here are two great Spring basics wardrobe pieces. You’ll never get tired of styling, and the best part is that they work in every season.

Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

Spring Wardrobe Builders

~Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of Wearing~

~ Straight Leg/ slim boot cut Jeans

~ Gauze Button up

The Jeans are under $69, And the top is under $36

What are wardrobe builders?

Wardrobe builders are staple/ key pieces you purchase that help you build your wardrobe. I like to make a wardrobe, starting with classic pieces that can help you create many different looks. Then, build a cabinet with 80% good fitting, good quality pieces and fill in with the trends. I wrote more about this HERE.

Ways to Wear these two pieces

The White Gauze button-up top

This gauze button-up is just like the Free people one I own♥️ you can’t tell them apart✔️Wear over a bathing suit, with shorts, or throw over a tank tee dress. 🖤 The many ways you can style this versatile piece genuinely are endless.

I own several white Gauze button-ups, one because I always need one, as I wear them on repeat. And two, I wanted to see if you could tell the difference between the Target $25, Peppered in Leopard$36, and Free People $69 versions. Unfortunately, you really couldn’t unless close up and with touching.

The comparison

The Target button-up is the thinnest but not too light, and the stitching isn’t the quality of the Free People, which is to be expected. The Peppered in Leopard button-up is a perfect dupe. The buttons are different, the stitching is good, and the weight is pretty close. I recommend purchasing it for the price if you want to save money. The Free People’s quality is the best, with excellent stitching, buttons, and gauze fabric, just the perfect weight.

Free People added this Spliced -up Shirtdress Tunic to this year’s Spring lineup, and the fabric is the same Gauze as the button-up. Talk about a cute dress you’ll wear over and over. Cute for concerts and festivals with boots, and so cute for Summer with a cute sandal.

The Straight Leg slim bootcut Jeans

Straight Leg jeans have been a classic style since jeans wear invented. They will always be in style. It’s a classic fit that always looks good. In fashion, styles come and go, but the classic fit never goes far. The type I am wearing above says a slim-fitting flair, but it does fit like straight-leg jeans.

Ladies…Get your butt into this pair. You won’t be sorry! Judy Blue High Waist Control Top raw hem slim bootcut jeans are slim fitting through the waist, hip, and butt with a slim-fitting flared leg. Made of stretchy denim, it will fit you just right without stretching out too much. The control top helps keep your waist slim, and the wash is GORGEOUS, making these a must-have!

The Jeans Fit

Rise 10 3/4″, Inseam: 32″
Recommend sizing down one size for that fitted look.

Two Basic Wardrobe pieces giving Coastal Grandmother vibes

*Coastal grandmother is a VIBE, not a grandmother thing☺️Want to learn more? Want to learn more? Here’s a fun Coastal Grandmother blog post I did last year that people enjoyed reading. Here’s a REEL you might enjoy, with 1.6 million views.

Giving me all the #coastalgrandma vibes… Think of all the ways you can style these two great basics✔️

A few other classic Jeans and White button-ups you might like:

BB Dakota by Steve Madden -Gauze button up a complete match for the Free People Button up

Tyra Cotton Oversized Button-Down Shirt-Get down to the business of statement style in this cotton button-down that makes a fashionable problem of rolling up your sleeves.

Stevie Straight Leg -These jeans are crafted in soft, stretchy denim, making them accessible and comfortable to wear all day. This simple but essential pair can complete any look they are paired with.

Christine High Rise Straight Leg– from cotton with a little bit of stretch, these high-waisted jeans with a straight leg will soon be your comfy favorites.

Thank you for stopping by to read “Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of.”

Tell me your favorite essential/wardrobe item in the comments below.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you’re having a beautiful Sunday. Someone keeps shaking the snow globe we seem to be living in, in Utah. I am quiet over winter and ready for sunshine, green grass, and flowers.

Yesterday was our youngest son’s 20th birthday. So naturally, Hampton requested chocolate-covered strawberries as dessert; I had to oblige. Thank goodness his birthday is when strawberries are in season; at least, when we lived in California, they were. We’re lucky our grocery store carries California strawberries, and they happened to have large ones. The larger ones are more fun to dip and have for a main dessert.

I thought you might like to know how I whipped up a batch of chocolate-covered strawberries, in case you haven’t tried making them yourself. You can also watch the REEL I created, So easy and yummy. If you are a home baker like me or just starting, check out the baking list on my Amazon Shops.

5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Recipe

-Strawberries ( I like good size ones)

1 1/2 Cups chocolate chips
1/2 Cup White Chocolate Chips
2 Tbs butter
3 Tbs olive oil

Wash strawberries and lay them out to dry (they must be dry to dip)

In 2 small glass bowls, add chocolate chips in one and white chocolate chips in the other.

Line cookie sheet with wax paper

In chocolate chip, add 1 Tbs Butter & 2 TBS olive oil

Warm in microwave for 30 seconds, stir and repeat until chocolate is smooth, & melted, and silky looking, Working quickly, dip strawberries and lay them on a cookie sheet. When all strawberries are dipped. You’ll now decorate with white chocolate.

You’ll make the white chocolate the same way as the Regular Chocolate. (Just a smaller amount)

1/2 cup white chocolate, 1 TBS Butter, and Oil. Melt

And if you have a piping bag, you can create pretty white lines. I didn’t have a bag, So I drizzled the white chocolate on the berries. With a spoon.

TIP:

You could also drip the chocolate-covered berries in mini chocolate chips, nuts, or toffee bits.

Dipping Strawberries Size Tip

Using medium or small-sized strawberries to dip works excellent on Charcuteries boards and as a decoration on another dessert and is superior to garnishing a smoothie or cocktail. Large Strawberries make a great main dessert.

A reminder of the Caraway Sale

From March 16th to March 31st, all customers shopping at Caraway

Receive 10% off Plus

Cash Back

” gift card 30 days after their purchase” (see the tiers below!)

The tiers are:

-Spend

-$95 and get a $25 gift card

– $195 and get a $50 gift card

-$395 and get a $100 gift card

Shop Now

I love the Ceramic coated Bakeware. On my list, we have the baking sheets and the cookware set.

A few of my favorite Baking tools:

Thank you for stopping by to read “5 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries” Does this make you want to make a batch? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

Friday Catch Up, A Weekly Recap!

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy Friday, sharing a little weekly recap with “Friday Catch Up.” Are you ready for the weekend? I look forward to a girl’s day with my girlfriend and Saturday celebrating our son’s birthday. On a different note, the weather in Utah seems like we’re living in a snow globe that someone keeps shaking, which makes it hard to get into Spring mode. However, I am trying and have purchased some cute pieces I am excited to share with you next week. I enjoyed sharing some great Spring basics and a little of what I’ve been wearing lately.

In case you missed It

Blazers are all the rage and can be styled in many ways for every season. Here’s a look I’ve been loving. French style is always chic and on-trend, and when better than in the spring? Here’s a fun Gibsonlook Blazer look with a french inspiration I created you could copy. Use code DARCY10 to save 10%. In case you missed it, I made a Reel recap of what I’ve been wearing.

I do two monthly Lives on Instagram on the first Monday and the 3rd. Here’s last Monday.

You know I love good organization, and this is a fun REEL I shared how I organize some of my hats.

The outfits pictured are shoppable Here: Photo 1 Photo 2 photo 3

Dresses on my mind

With spring on everyone’s mind, Dresses seemed to be what you’re looking for. Here’s the one from Petal & Pup I just received. Save 20% DV20 for 20% off. This one is darling for Easter if you’re not a tiered or ruffle fan. This is the dress I have in mind for Hayden’s Graduation from Petal & Pup.

I am thinking of this dress from Avara for a wedding we have coming up. You can save 15% with Code DARCY15 Good on any purchase.

A FEW NEW FAVORITES:

Clothing

My favorite Spanx Flares are back in stock.

Avara has a couple of cute Tops I am Eyeing. This Darling Top, and they restocked Harris top (I have in the cream & black)

Avara’s Best selling Roxanna denim jacket with puff sleeves. I wore this to death last year, and Is sells out fast.

With spring on everyone’s mind, Dresses seemed to be what you’re looking for. So here’s the one from Free people I’ve been wearing on repeat. This one is darling for Easter; this dress is perfect if you’re not a tiered or ruffle fan.

A few podcasts

What I am Reading

Daily The Beautiful Word Devotional| Faith| The Secret to Southern Charm| For entertainment|

Need a new scent

Need a new Spring/Summer fragrance? I’ve been using these two Viral scents from Dime. Summers 7 & Dans Les Bois save 25% off with Code DARCY20. I know you’ll love these fresh scents, and they are affordable.

Sales you might not want to miss

Anthropologie 30% off Up to 30% Off Furniture, Bedding, Candles, Décor & More

Banana Republic Factory is 50% off with an extra 20% off

Caraway Ceramic cookware and baking

Chico’s is up to 70% off, with 25% off select tops and a free tote with a $175 purchase.

DSW 20% off with code VIP20 up to 50% off of sneakers

Express 40% off dresses and tops

Saks 25% off new arrivals -Friends and family sale

Soma 50% off select bras

Tartes has a 70% off Warehouse Sale. My Picks are HERE

Ulta’s 21 days of beauty 50% off is still going on. One of my favorite beauty products is on sale Sunday. Make sure to grab my Ulta Pick in the Mac Fix setting spray. I chose a 2nd one because it was too good to miss the Studio Fix powder plus Foundation.

For the Home

You know I love decorating for the Holidays. With Easter right around the corner, I enjoyed creating some Easter inspiration boards for you. Over on my Amazon Storefront. Whether you’re decorating your dining room table for Easter brunch or needing a little Easter touch to add to your decor. You’ll enjoy my Amazon Picks for your Dining room, or Walmart finds under $20.

Do you like easy baking and extra protein? We made this High protein Krusteaz Banana muffin baking mix with 12g of protein per serving. We did add a cup of chocolate chips, a Tablespoon of vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon. The guys gobbled them up.

This candle has been giving me all the spring vibes with a hint of coziness.

Thank you for stopping by to read “Friday Catch Up, A Weekly Recap!”

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only promote brands that I genuinely love and believe in! Thank you for the support!

How I Get Bounce in my Midlife Straight Hair

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Guess what? Did you guess it was snowing again in Utah? You’d be right! I am so over it and really can’t wait for Spring. Today I am headed to lunch to meet some fun blogger friends I met online but haven’t met in person. One of the best things about social media is the friends you meet. Then, this evening, I have a live with the Chit Chat Chic Ladies and a family dinner. So, a very busy day.

Tonight we are chatting about all things Hair and that inspired today’s blog post, and the funny thing is I had a hair tutorial reel already created to post. Talk about perfect timing.

Did you know I have a weekly ? I send it out every Sunday. I’d love for you to be a part and get even more free content. You can sign up .

All about hair care:

What shampoo & conditioner are you currently using?

Evolv Ultra Shine Shampoo & Evolv Utra Shine Conditioner

Healthy Volume Trio

Optimize hair health with nutrient-rich, non-toxic, organic, and natural ingredients. Includes our beloved UltraShine Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner plus SmartVolume Leave-In Conditioner with natural flax to boost volume. Ultra Shine’s custom blend of nourishing antioxidants, amino and fatty acids, and a low pH (4.5-5.5) normalizes hair and adapts to what you need the most.

A couple of years ago I was using Hair Biology shampoo and conditioner, I wrote a whole blog post on my experience, and Following in love with my hair again. you might want to go check it out as it’s an affordable brand.

What hair mask are you currently loving?

I have two: I love the Vegmore overnight hair mask, which you apply and wear overnight for Ultimate hydration and frizz reduction. Helps repair damage, protect color and enhance shine. Leaves hair feeling more vital.

Secondly, I am loving the, I am Stripes hair mask– the Crown Pleaser, which you leave in about 5 min for improved shine, and a trio of plant extracts that revitalize and soften thinning hair.

2 Items I am Using Menopause Hair Loss

As I am aging and in menopause, I am losing hair, a common side effect that isn’t been discussed much until recently. Here are 2 products I have been using for over a year now and am seeing results with hair growing back in and stronger hair.

Scalp Treatment

The secret to healthy hair is a healthy scalp and GRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum by Vegmore is a fully comprehensive approach to scalp health that incorporates the use of proprietary phyto-actives, vegan proteins & minerals designed to work in tandem for optimal scalp and hair wellness.

Grow Hair Serum

Hair serum by Vegmore made from Organic plant actives has been clinically shown to help improve visible hair growth, help reduce fallout, and repair follicle damage while protecting the hair from external aggressors.

3 Hair Care Products I Use For Styling & How I Get Bounce and Body

– Hair Oil (to keep my hair shiny, and protected) a small drop in the palm of my hands use wet or dry

– Dry shampoo to add texture and volume, I use it at the root and ends I love Dry Bar and it smells fantastic, and I have been using Hair story powder, which is a loose powder and can be sprinkled on or I put in my hands and finger it in. You don’t go though the powder as fast. Both do the same job so it really is on preference.

– Hair Spray on ends and at the root, then after each curl. Kendra Hair Spray is a game changer when it comes to hair spray. My favorite by far. Let me tell you I have tried them all, well almost!

My Hair Oil Story

Hair Oil

A Daily Treatment: This styling oil for hair helps smooth out frizz, add shine, and hide the signs of damage while softening texture. A blend of 8 essential oils does wonders for parched or frizzy areas when worked through hair – damp or dry.

I’ve always had oily hair and as I have aged and with menopause kicking in, It’s been dry everywhere, but still oily at the roots. I didn’t add oil to my hair, thinking it would worsen.

I have learned hair takes the oil it needs, when you apply just a couple of drops to the palms of your hands, rub them together and apply them to the hair. Only use it in the middle and ends of my hair, avoiding my roots. This has helped with the brittleness and added shine back into my hair.

4 hair care tools you can’t live without – T3-micro curling iron, makes all the difference for my hair type, as this is the only curling iron that, gives me a curl my hair holds. For drying hair, I use the T3 micro styling blow wand.

The Wet Brush Original Detangler helps your hair stay strong and healthy! Gently loosens knots, on wet or dry hair, without pulling or snagging. The moment you use it, you’ll feel the difference.

GRO Revitalizing Scalp Massager features a series of bristles that stimulate the scalp and boost scalp health, providing both an exhilarating scalp massage and a relaxing experience. Ideal for all hair types, this hand-held massager can be used on a dry scalp. I use mine in the shower when shampooing and conditioning hair.

I have hairstyling tutorials available

If you are visual, I have created several Reels on my Instagram. Here’s the one from today. I’ve also done tutorials and saved them to Highlights. You might want to go check them out, as I think you’ll find them helpful. More about this in this blog post Must hair Hair care items

A fun little speed round of hair Q&A

How often do you wash your hair?

I wash my hair twice a week or If I have an event or photoshoot maybe 3.

Is your hair generally oily, dry, normal, or combo?

My Hair is oily, but as I age, it is getting dryer and dryer.

Middle or side part?

Changing up my hair do’s is something I like to do, so I do my part, for how I am feeling that day. I also like to wear braids, top knots, side do’s, twists, etc.

Do you do your hair down or up?

This question is answered above, as I like to wear my hair differently daily.

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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8 Dime Beauty Products I Am Currently Using

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy First day of Spring. I look forward to warmer days, green hills, cheery blossoms, and spring flowers, which will be a little longer here in Utah as we look at another week of snow in the forecast.

Changing up my skincare for the start of a new season has always done wonders for my skin. I have found it essential to change your skincare throughout the year. Do you do that? I also love changing my fragrance, and I’ve found two from Dime, that I love. One is Fresh, Light, and clean. The other is feminine, bold, and intoxicating. This season, I am trying out Dime Beauty and Fragrances.

Two New body products from Dime I love are The Glaze and The Boosting Body Serum. Perfect products to get your skin ready for the skin-showing season. Dresses, tank tops, and shorts. Check out more details below, as I know you will also fall in love with several of these products. Shop Dime Beauty HERE Save 20% with code DARCY20

The Glaze

I started the new year using Dime Beauty’s -The Glaze: Hvdrating Bodv Oil. Infused with highly nutritious oils, The Glaze is the body’s best friend for effectively hydrating the many thick layers of skin. In addition, these oils are enriched with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenating properties.

They are essential to properly nourish the skin’s barrier lipids to retain moisture and prevent trans-epidermal water loss, which can cause dry patches, irritation, redness, and other skin concerns.

I am dying to know what’s next in DIME’s new body care line.

Boosting Body Serum

Meet Boosting Body Serum!

BODY SERUM Penetrates the ton layers of the skin LOCKS In moisture Protects against UV rays

Ceramides strengthen skin barrier function and fight premature signs of aging.
Probiotics support and balance the skin’s microbiome
Beneficial nutrients delivered to the deep layers of the skin

Sets the stage for The Glaze: Hydrating Body Dias amain moisturizer Superstar Ingredients Ceramides.

CERAMIDES

It helps restore moisture reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, and protect against harm from foreign elements. NIACINAMIDE Helps our skin improve the production of ceramide barrier, which helps retain LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE

This probiotic assists the skin’s microbiome in staying hydrated, balanced, and in a healthy state. Want to be the first to try this hydrating body serum?

Oils vs. Serums:

What’s the Difference?

Ever wonder what’s the difference between oils and serums and why you need both? The short answer is oil moisturizes the skin, and serums have a specific job and treat a variety of skin concerns.

Dime Products I am using:

Summers Perfume-Experience endless summer with our 7 Summers® Perfume! The perfect clean fragrance will rid you of your winter blues and turn heads as you walk by! This perfume is made from only pure ingredients and contains Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol in place of the commonly used SD 40

Dans Les Bois Perfume– Fall in love with our new clean perfume! Dans Les Bois® is feminine, bold, and intoxicating—a sophisticated multilayered scent featuring warm tones of cedarwood and subtle fresh florals. Turn heads and stand out as you explore the world with Dans Les Bois, French for “into the woods.” This perfume is made from only clean ingredients and contains Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol instead of the commonly used SD 40.

Dime Hyper Glow & Hyaluronic Acid Serum Set

Hydrate and glow with our easy-to-use, best-selling Serum Set! Serums are perfect for both morning and night! Glow with our powerful Vitamin C serum, Hyper Glow®, and hydrate with the holy grail of skincare; Hyaluronic Acid. Save 5% when you purchase these serums in a set!

TBT Serum

Say goodbye to old, dry skin and hello to newly hydrated, youthful skin! Change your skin for the better with our TBT Serum, a hydrating leave-on exfoliant that does the work overnight, so you don’t have to! This serum is supercharged with Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, and other anti-aging ingredients.

Luminosity Eye Serum

This powerful cooling serum is packed with Super Star Ingredients like Goji Berry, Grape Skin Extract, Cucumber Extract, and Peptides. But, notice a difference with our Luminosity Eye Serum.

Shop Dime Beauty HERE

Save 20% with code DARCY20

A little reminder

Ulta Beauty still has 21 days of beauty with a couple of beauty products 50% off daily. I have linked 1 Top pick daily over on my LTK shop.

Thank you for stopping by to read ”8 Dime Beauty Products I Am Currently Using ” Do you change up your beauty products throughout the year? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

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Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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Mixed Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Gotta Try

Happy Sunday, pretty ladies!

The first day of Spring is tomorrow, and it doesn’t look like the weather in Utah will cooperate. More snow in our forecast.

I was able to catch a little sunshine in St. George this last week, while on a much-needed girl’s trip with my mom. Although not warm, it was nice to see the sun. Catch a little peek at our Trip Here.

I am really looking forward to warmer weather and all things spring. Sharing a little recap on today’s newsletter. Did you know I have a weekly newsletter? You can sign up .

Mixed Chocolate 🍪 Chocolate Chip cookies🍪🍪🍪

Recipe:

3/4 cup softened butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 Cup light brown sugar, packet

2 AA large eggs

1 tbsp Vanilla Extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate chips

Optional:

1 cup chopped nuts

Tip:

Sprinkle with Sea salt right when removed from the oven.

Preheat oven 375

Combine butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Blend with a mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer on med speed. Add baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour until thoroughly blended. Fold in Kirkland signature chocolate chips and chopped nuts (optional) with a spatula.

Drop by the spoonful (I like ice cream scoop) onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375• for 9-12 minutes, depending on your desired texture.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Tip:

Use parchment paper to line your baking sheets.

Not to miss:

Caraway sale

You know I love my Caraway pans and My boys love theirs so much that our oldest even bought his own baking pans and sheets. I thought I would remind you of this fantastic sale in case you had them on your list.

Caraway Sale

From March 16th to March 31st, all customers shopping at Caraway

Receive 10% off Plus

Cash Back

” gift card 30 days after their purchase” (see the tiers below!)

The tiers are:

-Spend

-$95 and get a $25 gift card

– $195 and get a $50 gift card

-$395 and get a $100 gift card

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Thank you for stopping by to read ” Mixed Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Gotta Try” Does your family love cookies like mine? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments.

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