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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Spring Beauty Must Haves!

heals cracked lips

Liquid Collagen Lip by Algenist: Alguronic Acid + Collagen. You can wear alone or under lip balm, lipstick or lip gloss. Gives your lips a plump while healing! Heals cracked lips! {HERE}

heals cracked lips

Liquid Collagen Lip by Algenist: Alguronic Acid + Collagen. You can wear alone or under lip balm, lipstick or lip gloss. Gives your lips a plump while healing! Heals cracked lips! {HERE}

My favorite Volition beauty products

Volition Beauty products : 1: Apple Cider Vinegar resurfacing peel pad {HERE} 2: Oceanene Youth Boost Gel {HERE}  3: Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask {HERE} 4: Snow Mushroom Water Serum {HERE} 5: Not shown Polish Scrub {HERE}

hand cream

The Better Skin Co.: Amaze Balm, Ultra rich therapy creme. Nourish your skin!

hand cream

The Better Skin Co: Amaze Balm, ultra-rich therapy creme. Nourish your skin!

 

Hello Beautiful,

Spring is in the air, and I am so happy! It’s been such a long Winter. Spring is the perfect time to add some beauty products to your routine since the weather is changing, your products need a minor adjustment—items you need for your Spring beauty routine that help and work with what you already use. You know I try out all the products before I share them with you. These are my tried and authentic beauty products, and I have wanted to give you them at various prices. These products have made a difference in my skin, helped me look my best, and helped me maintain my beauty—these beauty products you’ll love and are easy to use in your everyday routine. Trust me, your friends will take notice of your skin!

Here are a couple of tips I’ve learned over the years. I share them often, but I love to give you a little reminder.

Try to do two different face masks a week. It does help your skin. I like to mix it up and do a moisturizing one and then maybe a brightening or tightening, etc. I have been using this one {HERE} {HERE} AND {HERE}. Also, it’s important to exfoliate the face and body once a week. This helps clear off dead skin and helps your spray tans this time of year. I love this one {HERE} {HERE}, some of my favorite beauty products listed on my shopping boards {HERE}.

Other Spring products I love not shown in photos:

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your skincare routine, and the Infraredi LED Light Therapy Mask is a powerful tool for that. It uses red and blue light wavelengths to combat acne, fine lines, and dark spots, giving your skin a radiant, youthful glow.

New Fragrance: Derek Lam drunk on you {HERE} Bobbi Brown Beaches {HERE} Fresh Lemon sugar {HERE} You need a fresh new scent for the warmer months, and these smell clean and fresh!

Perfekt: 10 Skin Perfection +: This is my favorite foundation. It’s 10 products in one and has the perfect coverage! I wear Color Ambient, which has 30 SPF, Firm, cover, prime, protects, correct, smooth, hydrates, long wear, and boosts collagen! {HERE}

Honest Beauty: Makeup Remover Wipes: With a blend of grape seed and olive oil to soften and nourish. Removes all your makeup and smells clean and fresh {HERE}.

Self Tanner: I love and use a couple of different self-tanners; I like these because they’re easy to use and don’t streak, plus they give you a nice glow without a lot of work. {HERE} {HERE} {HERE} This one is a browning lotion and one of my ALL-time NEED products {HERE}.

Hair Mask: This is a must for the season change, especially if you live where it’s dry like I do. I use it a couple of times a month ( I should probably be using it once a week!) my go-to: {HERE} {HERE} {HERE}.

Detox Water: Water is so essential for your skin and your weight! I do drink a lot of water, but I love a good detox, and these are some of my all-time favorite ways to add more water to your diet without adding calories. Perfect for detoxing and getting your skin and body ready for warmer months! Detox Water recipes {HERE} Detox water bottle {HERE} detox water {HERE} detox Oxygen water  {HERE}.

Tinted Moisturizer: A must-have for the warmer months, a tinted moisturizer. This helps give your skin a hint of coverage with enough moisture to keep your skin looking dewy in the hot temperatures. These are a few of my favorites in different price points {HERE} {HERE} {HERE} {HERE}.

Tightening Cream: Who doesn’t want the look of tighter-looking skin? Am I right? Here are a few that can help give you the appearance of tighter-looking skin {HERE} {HERE} {HERE}.

 

I hope my Spring Beauty product list helps you find products you’ll love and enjoy using this season to help you look your best!  Thank you for using my links as I do receive a tiny commission at no cost to you. This allows me do what I love to bring you honest, tangible tips and advice.  Thank you, beautiful! OX, D’Arcy



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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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Affordable outfit Inspo Style over 40 Do you like Affordable outfit Inspo
Style over 40

Do you like affordable finds?

Amazon finds mixed with a touch of splurge to elevate your look!

One way to make affordable clothing look chic and elevated is pairing with good quality jewelry, nicer shoes and bag.

These Amazon finds are great quality for the price, wash up well, have good stitching and fabric.

Mock neck cable sweater cap sleeve, is soft a medium thickness, comes in several colors and fits tts I am in med.
Looks more expensive than it is.

These darling Corduroy ruffled hem pants, with elastic wait band and side pockets, are comfortable, soft and so cute. Comes in several colors.

Cream with  blush & green rosebud mush ballet flats by Chicos on sale
Tts

Bangles by Allie & Bess save 20% with code DARCY20

Lip plumper Gloss -Buxom 

* Robe is Leopard satin by Soma tts in a small linked patterns Instock

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#amazonfind #falloutfitinspo #amazonsweater #falltransition #over40fashion 
#ltkfindsunder50 #ltkstyletip #ltkover40
Happy October🍁🍂 Favorite month of the year, Happy October🍁🍂

Favorite month of the year, not because it’s my Birthday MONTH…🍂🍁

But, because the Temperatures are normally perfect 70’s, the trees 🍁🍂are stunning, pumpkin 🎃 everything, and it’s a month we can start Fall Layers, cozy homes and scents, along with comfort food🍁🍂☕️

How could you not adore October✔️

But, as another Birthday is creeping up, it’s also a great reminder, to remember aging is a blessing, with every stage, we can CHOOSE joy, remember the little things and it’s ok to dance in the leave🍂 (or jump)

Happy October pretty ladies🍂🍁

☕️Tell me your Favorite thing about October! What’s your favorite month?

🤎LIVE:Today at 4:30 Mnt 6:30 eastern with Suzanne @crazyblondelifeblog 

#midlifestyle #joyinthejourney #joyinthelittlethings #octobervibes #fallleaves🍁🍂
A day in Katydid …. As a over 50 wife, mom and A day in Katydid ….

As a over 50 wife, mom and content creator🎀

The cutest & soft bow Pj’s, by @katydidusa 
Has pockets and so comfy.

I am in love with this cute Katydid designed tumbler(yes, it keeps your drink Cold) or hot makes a great gift
🎁 

Polka dot lounge pants with elastic pants great for travel, running errands 

This gingham quilted jacket is so cute .
Perfect layer for fall. Pair with jeans, trousers or over a dress✔️

The cutest Witch Please baseball cap perfect for Witching season
🖤

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#katydidlove #katydidpartner
#ltkhalloween #ltkstyletip #ltkover40
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For those times we need a  barley there bra….@nextrys adhesive bras have support, are comfortable, stay put and easy to apply. Under $10

Works for those tops & dresses that a regular bra just doesn’t cut it✔️

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A chic Velvet 2 pieces Suit, just perfect for the A chic Velvet 2 pieces Suit, just perfect for the up coming Holiday festivities 🍁🍂 by NYDJ

A rich and beautiful shade of burgundy/wine, soft comfortable and fits tts. Works if you’re Tall as well.

Paired with a pink silk button up top, also by NYDJ wearing a small 

Tweed kitten heel with rhinestones buckle embellishment  Madison Masion

Gold Ribbon necklace by Allie Bess save 20% off with code DARCY20

Ring and brackets by Julie Vos 

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#nydj #suitstyles #fallstyles #velvets #utahblogger #midlifestyle #fashionover50 
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Fall 🍂tablescape Beautiful Velvet pumpkins wi Fall 🍂tablescape 

Beautiful Velvet pumpkins with real steams  by 
@hotskwash 

I couldn’t wait to share this whole Tablescape with you🍂

Perfect for Fall entertaining & Thanksgiving 

-Handmade velvet pumpkins by @hotskwash with real steams 
So beautiful 🍂🍁🍂🍁

How cute are my mini Charcuterie boards? These would be cute for serving little desserts too😉

I created floral arrangements with flowers in the same shades as the pumpkins:) I hope you love them as much as I enjoyed creating them 😉🍂

Places settings:
-Gold charges , 
-green plates from Portugal, -Linen napkins, -pearl and gold handle silverware, -gold accent glasses✔️

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#hotskwash #utahblogger #tablescape #falltable #falltablescape #velvetpumpkins #ltkhome #ltkstyletip #ltkhalloween
🍂Happy Sunday 🍂 “The Lord bless you and k 🍂Happy Sunday 🍂

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 

Over 50 Style 
🍂Fall outfit Inspo
Sweater Dress style
Perfect for workwear, church, dress up for social events ✔️

Shades of Fall- Wine, olive green and chocolate brown🍂🍁 makes for a fun color combo

Gibson look light weight long sleeve sweater dress, with roched waistband detail and side slit. 

Gibson look notch blazer, my favorite blazers with fun cuff detail, fits tts I am in a med (I like room for layers) 

🚨Save 10% on Gibsonlook with code : DARCY10

Chocolate brown accessories 

-Tall chocolate side zip pointed kitten heel boots from Amazon and on sale
So affordable fit tts, comfortable too

-Chocolate wide belt 

Styled with a suede leather clutch with changeable buckles (mine is vintage not linkable )  linked similar 

Jewelry is a mix of  vintage  Micheal kors  tortoise and Gold 
And  NEW pieces from Julie Voz 

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#ltkstyletip #ltkworkwear #ltkover40 #sundaystyle #sweaterdress #gibsonlook #amazonfind #blazerstyle #utahinfluencer #over50style
Saturday Morning —-Vlog—- As a over 50 Wife Saturday Morning 
—-Vlog—-

As a over 50 
Wife, Mom, and Content Creator.

Get a little sneak peek in a small portion of a self care morning with me and @rocskincare 

Starting my morning with a London Fog Tea before a bubble bath.

Then adding a little extra Vitamin C into my skincare routine for that extra Glow.

ROC
-Vitamin C serum 
-Vitamin C eyebalm 
-Vitamin C Moisturizer with SPF 

Finishing with a Coffee and Scriptures, before I start my Day☕️
 
🌸How do you ADD in a little Selfcare?

I am off to head out on a walk, and then a fall🍂 Drive with Ben, lunch, and maybe a pumpkin Patch 🍂🎃
I think I can convince him to Share a Pumpkin concrete (Ice cream) along the way🥰🍁🏎️

#rocskincare #pinchme @pinchme #utahblogger #selfcaresaturday #over50beauty #skincareover40 #vlogreels #glowingskintips
Just what we needed✔️ A Special SALE just for Just what we needed✔️

A Special SALE just for you and Cozy Saturday vibes✔️

30% off in app LTK SALE for American Eagle 🦅 

How cute are these Paris & London velvet lettered super soft sweatshirts!
Tts I got med in both and they’re baggy (I could have sized down) but I wanted the baggy look.

Same with the super soft, light weight corduroy elastic waist with draw string pants 

Comes in several colors

How cute are these baseball caps
Burgundy suede and shades of brown plaids .

Discount CODE is in my link⬇️ 

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#americaneagle #sale #midlifeblogger #over50women #saturdaystyle #utahblogger #specialsale 
#ltkfallsale #ltkfindsunder50 #ltksalealert
Old is New Again…. DIY DENIM Crop Top✔️ Ye Old is New Again….

DIY DENIM Crop Top✔️

Yes … you can wear a cropped top over 50✔️

Taking that outdated chambray denim top, and creating a on trend top is really easy.

⚠️You”ll need scissors, a denim top and measuring tape..

#1. Measure how much you want to cut off… (I had a seam to follow) 

#2. Button top up

#3.Make sure it’s completely flat and  laying straight 

#4. Cut both sides of shirts at same time

#5. Use edge of scissors and fray the edge of hem, but roughing up the edge 

#6. You can wash your shirt before styling for a more frayed edge, or wear at once✔️

Enjoy your NEW Shirt!
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7 days 7 Graphic Tee outfits

Coffee date
Lunch with the girls
School meeting
Date with hubby 
Book club 
Work Meeting 
Shopping & Errands

Which is your Favorite?

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#ltkstyletip #ltkover40
It’s official Season Change🍂🍁 Fall fashi It’s official Season Change🍂🍁 

Fall fashion is my favorite✔️

What season is your favorite for Fashion?

What season do you shop for yourself  the most?

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How many outfits did you count?

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Life hack… well… tidy home hack… It takes j Life hack… well… tidy home hack…

It takes just as long to put a dish in the sink as it does to but it in the dishwasher!!!

WHY… do they always set it in the sink???

Please tell me it’s not just a #boymom issue😂 or a husband issue😂

All jokes aside… I hate dishes in the sink …. Who’s with me?

Do you go to bed with a clean kitchen? 

With the holidays upon us, if your entertaining and hosting family, sinks full of dishes can be a big issue…

One of my tips is always start the party or Holiday with a clean dishwasher…. And I personally wash all the pots/dishes as I am cooking.. which really helps with keeping up on having a clean sink…  which really does make it easier in the long run.

#kitchenhack #holidayhelpers #momhumor #holidayseasons #midlifeblogger #utahblogger #entertainingathome #kitchensink
Cool girl over 50 Fall Outfit inspiration 🍂 W Cool girl over 50 

Fall Outfit inspiration 🍂
Western✔️

Can you believe this ToP is $19.99

-White button up with little bit of lace/eyelet detail, and slightly puffed sleeve. 

-Med wash  skinny jeans by Spanx , on sale & save extra 10% by stacking my code: Deardarcyxspanx 

-Silver western belt (mines vintage) I linked similar

-Suede and grommet clutch, 
Tall suede pointed toe boots,  Hat by Lack of Color & Silver hoops by Jenny bird 

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#coolgirlstyle #westernoutfit #midlifestyle #amazonfind #utahblogger #utahinfluencer #ltkfindsunder50 #ltksalealert #ltkfallsale
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@lehoba_official  the New affordable, seamless, wireless, and breathable bras that offer comfort and support.

These bra’s stay put, come with an extender, if your in need. Smooth out the back, don’t dig into shoulders, and perfect with tees shirts and blouses. 

This is a bra you won’t want to take off as soon as you get home. 

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🍂🍁Happy Fall🍁🍂 “I love Autumn, the o 🍂🍁Happy Fall🍁🍂
“I love Autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just
for the beauty of it.”🍁🍂

—Walking into Fall 

Amazon Finds -Layers🍂 $29-48

5 outfits sweaters, vest, coats and pullovers.

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#falloutfits #fallfinds #amazonfind #midlifestyle #utahblogger 
#ltkfindsunder50 #ltkstyletip
Excited to share… 1 DAY ONLY 🚨 Spanx Sale E Excited to share…
 1 DAY ONLY

🚨 Spanx Sale
Everywhere Jeans on Sale ✔️plus extra 25% off 

🚨SALE is ToDAY ONLY

They are all available in regular, petite and tall sizes. 

I’m wearing a mix of Regular & Tall in Med 

-Wearing the Wide Leg in dark wash Regular in med

Waist band micro flare raw indigo - Tall med

Ankle Skinny jeans (great for boots) black denim  is available tall in med

Every wear Flare Jeans comes in original , black, stonewash, raw indigo, Authentic Blue I wear the regular length in med
These run long and are so flattering on the leg. 

🚨Use code WEAR25 for 25% off.

🌸My denim vest and striped button up are both Spanx  more details in link

🚨use code:
Deardarcyxspanx for 15% off none sale items

🌸Shoes are pointed toe mules in brown suede with gold buckle  details in link

🌸Jewelry Allie and Bess
Save 20% with code: DARCY20
Details in link

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#spanxsale #spanx #spanxstyle #spanxdenim #styleover50 #utahblogger #ltkfallsale #ltkfindsunder100 #ltksalealert
—Dining AL Fresco— With TABLE —No 6 @shopt —Dining AL Fresco—

With TABLE —No 6

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They offer wipeable table cloths and placemats in simple and classic styles. 
Perfect for Summer & fall entertaining-Picnics, dining Al Fresco.

I love this brand is women owned and designed.
Fitness & Beauty I am telling my besties about… Fitness & Beauty I am telling my besties about…

1.-Dry brushing 
For you circulation & 
Lymphatic system
- Khiels-Best Cream for dry skin

2. 💪🏻Spanx  booty boost leggings
-Spanx work out tank with built in bras are all so good! Great support and so butter soft  tts 
I wear a med in spanx

🚨Spanx 15% off code
Deardarcyxspanx 

👟Keds tennis shoes are perfect for walking, so comfortable and great support

🏋️‍♀️ weight vest, helps build muscle, fights osteoporosis, helps with balance, great for every age but really important over 40 I have the 8 pound vest
You can get 8-10-12 pounds 

It’s comfortable and easy to wear. 

🍉Primal Queen
goddess Creatine Bites
Wild watermelon flavor made in the USA
Muscle
Strength
Endurance 

3. Armra colostrum -strengthens your body’s barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Immune system
🚨Want to try ARMRA HERES my 
CODE: DARCYVANDENBERG for 15% off

4.  Happy Aging Products
-Longevity shots
-Protein Powder
- Cell renewal tonic
NMN- NAD  support
-Happiest Gut hydration & gut health energy & skin glow
-Hydro Burn 
 Metabolism & energy
🚨 my code: DARCYV

5. Good ingredients 
& pure
-Probiotics & Magnesium
-40oz Stanley tumbler

6. -Gentle cleanser 
-Affordable Cleansing cloths

7. Recipe- protein shake 

8. Amazon work out finds 

9. Night time Routine
Beauty & Better sleep Products 
-Progesterone-life hormone cream
-Brown sugar lip mask
-Drink warmer
-Magnesium Spray
-Benny’s Readers
- Sleep Gummy 

10. Weekly Fresh Flowers
Creating fresh flower arrangements for our home relax’s me and brings me joy all week.

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#armra #happyaging #primalqueen #spanx
🚨 Sale Laura Geller 50% off with extra 10% =60% 🚨 Sale
Laura Geller
50% off with extra 10% =60% off almost everything ✔️

Baked Blush -n- Brighten
In color (Rose All day)
$19.20  REGULAR PRICE $32.00 EXTRA 10% OFF | 

The finishing touch to your make- up routine

🌸Laura Geller beauty line was created for mature skin, to help us look and feel beautiful without out settling into creases, gives a beautiful glow and isn’t drying! 
You’ll love what her make-up does for your skin. 

In this make -up look I also used 
Laura Geller Baked Bronze -N-Brighten (fair)

Laura Geller cinnamon & Spice eyeshadow pallet

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