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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Subscription Box Craze!

Monthly Subscription boxes: March deliveries…

Ipsy= A $10 a month subscription box with Make up/cosmetic sample’s and a cute little Bag…. Check it out Here …. I loved this month’s bag and loved everything in it! Normally I like 1 or 2 things and most of the bags I save for little gifts, along with the samples I don’t want. This Months Bag will make it into my purse or use as a little clutch. This box is more Make up driven normally! check it out Here & GET A FREE MAC LIP Stick .Ipsy Coupon – Free MAC Lipstick Sampler With Your First Month of Ipsy!

BirchBox= $10 a month Cosmetic and make up sample box…This Box gives you more samples and no bag, but honestly they give you popular items I was wanting to try and more skin & hair driven! I personal like getting more Skin and Hair sample’s verses make-up. Check it out here.. BirchBox 

Rocksbox $25 a month, this is a BARROW for as long as you want monthly Jewelry box… So basically they send 3 pieces off your WISH list and you wear until your tired of them or if YOU must have forever you purchase them…You send back in a prepaid envelope and then they send you another set!  This Box is great if you get bored with your jewelry, want to try out the latest trends or simply don’t buy a lot of jewelry. You can try out without being committed! I have really enjoyed getting this monthly box…and you can FREEZE it, if your needing a break.  Try it here For FREE for 1 month   www.rocksbox.com  referral Code darcybff18 I think you’ll really love it!

Honest co. This was a Free not FREE trial kit for $5.95 shipping to try there product…Then you get auto signed up for a Honest essential bundle for $35.95 a month that comes with 5 FULL sized products. Unless you cancelled in 7 days from time received….The products were travel sized and smelled good, it’s great there’s no harmful chemicals …But really nothing Wowed me..I cancelled! can check it out here Honest.com

BootayBag=$12 a month for two pairs of pretty lace panties. You pick what kind cheeky or thong or mix, your size (and true size) They surprise you with the style and colors! I love pretty panties and I am picky about comfort and fabric! I have loved every pair, great value $5 a pair if you think $1 each for shipping and I love they give $1 to Melanoma foundation if you post a picture.  Check it out Here Bootay Bag

chic Style box Monthly Subscription www.chicstylebox.com

Chic StyleBox= $21.99 a month for $30-45 worth of fashion accessories & Beauty & lifestyle treats…This box changes with the season and it’s a fun surprise to see what the theme is. You can keep items you like or give as gifts. I love having Items on hand I can make a great gift up for a quick (oh…It’s your Birthday let’s go to lunch!) I think this box is a great value, shipping is included! check it out Here Chic Stylebox 

 Boxes I get but not on a Monthly basis are as follows:

Hello Fresh…Meals to prepare shipped right to your door! I get the Family 3 meals every other month or so and is super yummy, healthy and easy to prepare (My boys can do it) Try it Here for 50% off your first month Hello Fresh

Grove Collaborative…This is a Great natural Home cleaning supply company has wonderful products I love and healthy to use for our home! I love the smells! I get this every couple of months just as I am running out of cleaning supplies! Easy 1 less thing I have to remember at the store!!  check it out Here Grove

Just Fab….This is a monthly shoe club $39.99 but you can skip whenever you want, so I get maybe 2 times a year! check it out here Just Fab right Now there having 20% 0ff first month!

Fabletics…. A monthly workout outfit from $49-69 for 2-3 pieces in a fun selection just for you! You can also skip any month, so I get about 3-4 outfits  a year! Great Quality and fit! Check out here Fabletics

Fun fit Fab...This is a 4 Times a year seasonal Box  for $49.99 each and you get $200 worth of product! It is full size product and and assortment of Hot products, Trendy gifts, a touch of fashion or life style really fun surprise box! Check it out here FUNFITFAB get 10% off right Now and its shipping this month!

I guess you could Call me A subscription box Junkie! I love Happy mail, I love to try new things, it’s easy shopping and I alway’s have a gift on hand! It’s a great way to see what’s NEW and what’s on trend without always having to research or head to a ton of stores. Most Subscription boxes are a great value for what your getting. What I really love is Most All of these business where started as a small business and built up! Most have a great cause behind them or wonderful charity! I love supporting companies that give back or are a small Family business. If you haven’t tried a monthly Subscription or a Home delivery you really should it’s quite delightful! OX, D’Arcy

 I am in NO way sponsored by any of these companies and these are my personal opinions! 



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  1. jennifer Burns says

    April 6, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Great info! This was really helpful!

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    • D'Arcy Vandenberg says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Yay! So glad I shared:)

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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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💛 Nordstrom Sale💛 The one item you will WANT and 💛 Nordstrom Sale💛

The one item you will WANT and wear on repeat all year long.

The notch blazer- 
A Knit blazer, that is comfortable, soft, fully lined  and a perfect 3rd piece to finish off a look.

From office wear- Casual with jeans and a tee- over a dress- worn with a skirt and really cute with shorts

Exclusive on the SALE $66 normally $100 and comes in 3 colors
Espresso brown/ jade/ Camel 

Fits tts I buy & wear the med and if I want to layer a sweater and a button up I like the large 

Love these blazer that I have 7 colors in the notch blazer 
And 6 colors in the double breasted blazer 

I have a code if you shop Gibsonlook on their web sight to save 15%with code DARCY
If you want to check out the other items I love.. 

⚠️Outfit details:
Wearing a linen dress by Spanx 
Save 15% off with my code 
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Wearing a med 

Shoes  suede gold studs 

All jewelry is Julie voz

💛lip combo sale set on the Nordstrom sale

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Nordstrom sale| blazer| Blazer Style | over 50 style | notch blazer
Everyday is a good day to get dressed up…. LOOK Go Everyday is a good day to get dressed up…. LOOK Good, FEEL Good..as the saying goes…

I hope you have day full of Gods love and blessings 🤍

“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”
Song of Solomon 4:7 ESV / 5 

Pearls/getting dressed/over 50 style/ Sunday blessing/ enjoy the day/ looking and feeling good.
The lip color everyone is gonna want 💛💛 A pretty The lip color everyone is gonna want 💛💛

A pretty duo in a  exclusive set on SALE pillow top lipstick and plumper gloss 

I grab this brands  exclusive lip sets every year .. this one has never been part of the sale and it makes a great gift too! 

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Midlife beauty| NSALE | lip combo| lip set| pillow talk
🤍Friday Favorites 🤍 20 Slides full of….⬇️ Things 🤍Friday Favorites 🤍

20 Slides full of….⬇️
Things I am ..
Eating-Creating-Wearing 
Using & loving 

Over 50 

🛍️Comment “Shop” for all the shopping links and details ⬇️

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Outfit inspo- lifestyle- clean beauty- Flowers-recipes- garden- bags,  shoes and shorts
I am 54… What I Wore on a long weekend with my hub I am 54… What I Wore on a long weekend with my hubby in Park City⛰️

7 Travel outfits I created 
you’re going to love. 

From dinner & drinks. To walks & morning coffee, long lunches, relaxing pool days, cocktails & garden tours…

Easy and comfortable, travel well.
Creating Stylish & easy to wear outfits with great wardrobe staples.

Mixing classic pieces with a few on trend pieces is a great way to give your travel looks an updated feel.

Comment “Shop” for links below for my LTK 
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Outfits:
1. Fun with fringe skirt set
2. Workout dress built in bra & shorts
3. Catch of day & white jeans
4. Lace trim Tank & Faux leather Bermuda shorts
5. White linen top & Pants
6. Crochet Cover up 
7. Denim jorts & Button up

Midlife travel outfits | midlife style| chic style| style over 50| couple getaway|
Chic Amazon Finds .. For “It Girl” Style You won Chic Amazon Finds ..
For “It Girl” Style 

You won’t believe how affordable these finds are … you really won’t believe how great the quality is….

Great gift ideas too✔️

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below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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Amazon | Amazon finds| chic finds | affordable finds
🚨Sale 🚨 Pottery Barn or Walmart? The prices say W 🚨Sale 🚨
Pottery Barn or Walmart?

The prices say Walmart but the design and quality say Pottery Barn..

The cutest pots & planters for your home and garden🏡🪏🪴🫜🧑‍🌾

I wanted all of them but only 1/2 came home with me… well maybe more than that 😉

Striped pots
Scalloped
Clay, wicker etc

Garden pots

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Midlife| gardening | Plant lover | | Walmart|  high quality affordable prices
I just want to have enough time to do the things I I just want to have enough time to do the things I need to do….

And enough time to do the things I want to do….

Who else???

I swear the older I get the faster time flys by!

Who else feels this way?🌸🥰

Home projects, gardening, cooking style, fashion, travel, vintage lover, antiquing, fashion segments, reader, beauty lover, mom, wife, love your life.

#midlifewoman #midlifeawakening #midlifestyle
Forget hot girl summer, it’s garden granny summer Forget hot girl summer, 
it’s garden granny summer…

Give me the simple life… Gardening, fresh flowers and homegrown tomatoes.. 

Who’s with me?

Granny summer/gardening/fresh tomatoes/ home grown flowers and vegetables /utah living/
🚨Complete details, including sizing, brands and al 🚨Complete details, including sizing, brands and all make-up colors etc. in the link… Comment “Shop” and I’ll send it to you in your dm

—Vlog—
Getting ready for a friends Anniversary Party…

Love the look of Tuckernuck but not the price? This great Amazon find has the look and feel! 
I am so impressed with the quality.. I have it in 3 colors✔️ fits tts in a small 

Accessories always finish off the look and feel…It’s the small details that matter

-Horse bit detail slides Amazon find-look expensive 

Quilted bag by Caroline Hill

- Julie Vos & French Kande Jewlery

FAST Manicure you can do in the car💅🏻

Gift idea- Roses Forever 🤍🌹

Great look for Party season, cocktails and  events
⚠️Perfect wedding guest dress NOT in white.. in the colored versions

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🚨View all slides➡️process Melanoma Cancer Journey 🚨View all slides➡️process

Melanoma Cancer Journey
—Part 7–

—3rd Laser surgery & Update— and STAGES

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To view process ⚠️SLIDE 6 is crazy

 12 weeks  after my First (Scar revision treatment) laser treatment round 3 CO2 doing Excel V Laser treatment.

🚨Scar revision 
C02 2 kinds of laser
Deep core - (first 2 treatments)
Or EXcel V - (3rd treatment)
*Excel V - redness & topical
*Deca- core & topical 

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs, &  blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 6 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment! 

I am happy to answer any questions in Dm

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#skincancerawareness #melanoma #melanomacancer #facialscar
What I DIDN’T do to prepare for…Midlife🌸💕 I Didn’t What I DIDN’T do to prepare for…Midlife🌸💕
I Didn’t Worry about it…

Really, why worry about aging… instead YOU can prepare for it!

Knowledge is power, and Midlife now is completely different than how our mothers and grandmothers dealt with it. 

We have more information, conversation, products and help on the topic than generations before.

What you can do to Prepare for Menopause/aging….

-Eat well, 

-Exercise 

-Get outside and get real vitamin D 

- Drink lots of water

-Take supplements that will help the processes

- Ask questions

-Go to a Hormonal Doctor

-Share what works for you with Friends💕

- Get more Protein and Fiber

- Get sleep (it’s hard but figure out what works for you)

💕These are just a few things that can help! (I am not a Doctor) just sharing things I have found that really make a difference.

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More up on the Blog⬆️
—What I’ve worn lately— 17 Looks you’ll wear all —What I’ve worn lately—
17 Looks  you’ll wear all Summer 

Several BEST sellers worn on repeat
-sandals-shorts-tops-dresses-bags 

Slide to see what I’ve worn and wear✔️

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LTK 
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The Classic Summer outfit
Button up shirt & shorts 
Sweatshirt over shoulder 
Classic miller sandals, straw hat and bag

Styling satin lace shorts of 50

These little bit sexy shorts paired with denim and styled with cane and leather Mary Jane’s and tote

Classic RL polo dress
And on major sale two color ways 

-Ny ballcap also on sale 
-Miller sandals

Striped v neck top 3/4- affordable find

Front pocket shorts 

Colorful light weight sweater 

Affordable sandals 
Vegan tote

RL ruffle collar reworked button up

Wide leg cuff Spanx pants 
I have a code

Affordable gingham dress
Butter soft sweatshirt 

Designer bag and sandals

Denim shirt 
White jeans 
Tortoiseshell Two buckle slides 
Ball cap

Blazer 
Cashmere sweater
White jeans 

I have a code

Lace America button up
Denim shorts 
Red bathing suit 
Red miller sandals 
Ball cap

Sports dress
I have a code

Affordable shorts dress
And sweater 

Slide sandals

Affordable great quality lace dress

Here’s these shorts again (3 times so far)
 Linen peplum  top 
Straw bag and hat
Platform slides

Linen short set 
$5 lobster tank 
Miller sandals again 4 times now
Straw crochet bag w/ charms

Denim puff sleeve top
Linen slight barrel pant
Designer bag
Ankle shoe

Affordable Short set

Again tortoiseshell 2 buckle sandal 
Again butter soft sweatshirt (I have a code)

Comment shop for links and codes 

Affordable Skirt set 
Green slide sandals
Walmart finds that look and feel like Anthro✔️ I Walmart finds that look and feel like Anthro✔️

I even found very similar styles and items at my last Anthro stop❤️❤️❤️

You’re going to love these finds… Guess what  came home with me??

-Beaded sandals 
-Coastal Sweaters 
-Denim ruffle placemats, runner
-Polo Button ups 
-Scented candles 
-Floral Tumbler 
-Rattan placemats
-Beautiful serving bowl
-Denim Dress with embroidered 
-Tableware

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#walmartfinds #midlifestyle #agelessstyle #over50women
I am all about A Granny Summer… This COCO has bee I am all about A Granny Summer…

This COCO has been gardening what feels like my whole life, my mom loved gardening and her English gardens were beautiful, her tomatoes and herbs always yummy;) she taught me what each flower & veggies types were and how to grow & care for them etc. 

She would teach our boys “how to smell”  not really, but she would walk them around had have them smell each flower and how they smelt differently.. they’re puffing noses were so cute❤️

Gardening has always been apart of my life , every home, it was fun to rebuild and create… Try new things, depending on the land etc. it’s hard work, yet relaxing and so rewarding…. 

Over the years, I taught myself how to seed my flowers and veggies, what I could dry and harvest, how to can, what I liked to bake with, and  what freezes well. 

I would teach our boys, have them help pick apples and berries, take them to garden shops and have them pick favorites and let them plant, they would dig and help pull weeds… 

Gardening isn’t just for Grannies… it’s a hobby or career you can pick up at any age, but I have to say,  I can’t wait to take our NEW Grandson out to the gardens and learn, dig and plant…. He’s only 6 months and we already know he loves nature, and he loves plants.. he’s at peace in nature and loves to touch all the different plants and trees… he  loves the leaves slightly blowing in the breeze…. He’ll just stare, It’s so cute! 

With age, I do enjoy it more, as I enjoy the slower moments and the time gardening takes…

How about you? How do you feel about gardening?🌱🪴🌻🫛🪏🏡🧑‍🌾🫜⛲️

Gardening/ grannie summer/ utah living/ grannie hobby/ Martha Stewart/ outside life / find me in the garden
Coastal Grandmother Style over 50🌊 I don’t know Coastal Grandmother Style over 50🌊

 I don’t know about you… but I’ll never get tired of - Classic Coastal Style …or being sun kissed☀️

No matter what you call it.. Living like Nancy, Coastal Grandmother, East Coast Summer, Nautical Style…. And American Summers are always perfect🐚🇺🇸🌊☀️

It’s  always pretty, fresh, a little romantic, easy, breezy and perfect at any age🌊🤍

This Dress would be cute for Sundays, Brunch, Bridal or baby shower,  and garden party…. Of course vacation🌊
 
What’s your Beach, coastal style? 

Are you Headed out of office soon?

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🫐I have a discount code for the Dress
DARCY15 

Thanks to my good friend Gina  @gee_run  for taking my photos 😉🫶🏻

#coastalgrandmother #eastcoastsummer #outofoffice #styleover50
Everybody loves a spritz: Here’s the Perfect one Everybody loves a spritz: 
Here’s the Perfect one to celebrate 250 years America❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🍒🍾

Cheers to America 🥂
Happy 4th of July🇺🇸

Happy 4th of July  Pretty ladies🇺🇸
❤️💙🤍
May God Bless this country and you and your family have a day full of Food, Fun and many blessings .

Thank you to all who have severed this great country 🇺🇸 As our Freedoms arent FREE… they came at a cost 💙🙏🏻

Easy cocktail 1 Astro popsicle and top with Prosecco 🫐🍾 top with a cherry 🍒 

Yum 
Celebrating 250 years/ America land of the free/ champagne spritzer/ Astro pops/
Saturday…I think it was the 4th of July 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🍒🫐 Saturday…I think it was the 4th of July 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🍒🫐

Happy 250 America 

Slide ➡️to see more photos of this historic barn and iconic American flag 🇺🇸

Taking you back to the Country mountains, with a scenic stream, and gorgeous views …

A perfect spot for an American flag sweater photo shoot… 
(I like to think Ralph Lauren would pick this spot too😉)

Have you been to Park City, Utah?  Make sure to stop by this beautiful barn🇺🇸

Want to shop my outfit? 

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Park city| | historic barn| | Flag sweater| white jeans| gigantic flag| 4th of July
Would you believe I threw this together in under Would you believe I threw this together in  under 1 hour….
Here’s a peek at our 4th Bbq table- 

… using a mix of paper goods and real Dishes

🚨the paper goods are Available for  delivery TODAY or pick up

A great way to make paper goods look more intentional ❤️🤍💙 by layering with a few Real dishes & using 
Masion jars for drinking glasses is cute for a bbq
With red white paper straws

Silverware is grab and go  as I slid them in mini brown paper bags and tied with string …

Gold charges to hold paper plates and blue and white vintage china dessert plates to hold mini candy or desserts 

Gold lamps rechargeable

French pitchers filled with hydrangeas and flags 

Cherry napkin holders (vintage) linked similar

Tablecloths- layered the ribbon is wipeable (great for outdoors & kids) layered with a vintage Cherry print table cloth from the 30’s and checkered placemats … add interest and texture.

🫐Tip 1:
use what you have- look around and use things in a different way..

🍒Tip 2:
Having Good table setting basics helps you to create easily by mixing and matching 

🫐Tip 3:
Use Food, Candy you have on hand to help create a theme

🍒Tip 4: To create a theme fast and affordable use paper goods and layer with your regular dishes, chargers or serving pieces

💙For more tips and My list of basic Entertaining pieces, linens, stemware, check out my blog

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happy birthday America | Tablescape | red white blue| | 4th Bbq| entertaining tips | utah living| family dinner | 4th of July
American Summer🇺🇸 ❤️💙🤍 How cute are these Amazon American Summer🇺🇸
❤️💙🤍

How cute are these Amazon finds that  feel like Tuvkernuck..

Slide to view these cute outfits you’ll wear all summer long..

Different color options are available ✔️

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKSaleAlert

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Do you have fun plans for tomorrow? 

American summer | Amazon finds| red white blue| utah influencers | over 50 style
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