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Saturday Style (series 2) Spring Trends

Happy Saturday!

Good morning! Today I am sharing with you Series 2 of my 15 Spring Trends! If your just starting to read, Last week I introduced 15 top Spring trends and I am breaking them down every Saturday in the Month of March. Today I am featuring the Floral/Romantic prints, a touch of the Boyfriend jean and the Off the shoulder top!

Here we have My personal Favorite brand of jeans Kut from the Kloths Catherine boyfriend which has been a Big spring trend for a couple of years and I love it! Easy to wear, goes with every shoe from flip flops, sneakers,and high heel’s! Talking about shoe’s these cuties Are by Just Fab and hit the floral trend Perfect! (Similar ones here just fab )

The Off the shoulder Trend is one of my favorite trends and I am always happy when it makes its way back into the scene! The bow detail of the chambray cutie just makes this top! Booties by Steve Madden, Bag by Louis Vuitton, Jeans, Top at Chic Style, Glasses

Touching again on the floral/Romantic print… This sheer top is perfect for Spring with its pretty pattern, fun colors and romantic details it works great with skinny jeans! I feel it’s good balance to have tight jeans with a loose fitting top! You can get a look similar to this look here pants here for top, Bag!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! OX D’Arcy

Let the Party Begin

This Past weekend we celebrated our 21st Wedding anniversary. We celebrated over the weekend with a little mini getaway. Friday night dinner at our Favorite restaurant Twigs and a night in a Hotel with Saturday brunch followed by a Full spa day 5 1/2 hours of pure pampering it was delightful! Saturday night We had A Las Vegas themed Party to attend so it was a full weekend of DRESS Up! I thought I would share with you the two dress up outfits I wore. Hoping you get inspired for the next time you have a fun cocktail party or Special occasion.

Look 1 was for the Las Vegas Party! I went with a look perfect for a cocktail party. I love how the Sparkle neckline folds under the flowy front drape. Dress by, Adrianna Papeli (Nordstrom) Shoes Badgley Mischka (Nordstrom)

My Accessories for outfit 1 A black sequin bag (old) Earrings (Nordstrom) ring and Rhinestone bracelet (chic Style boutique) Mixed pearls and hematite bracelet ( by Zenzii jewelry)

Outfit 2 = Dinner and drinks with my man! I went with a sexy and chic little black dress by Norma Kamali (Nordstrom) I love that you can dress this up even more or even wear it as a tunic! Boots (Colin Stuart) Pairing this with gold accessories gives it a CHIC feel instead of wearing bling, which would give it a dressier feel!

Gold accessories= Love ( Color by Amber) Gold bangle & lion bracelet (Zenzii) Amber & gold stone bracelet ( C.Wonder) Gold hoops (Chic Style) Gold Ring ( Cartier) Bag Louis Vuitton

Welcome to My New Blog Dear D’Arcy

Welcome To My New personal Blog Dear D’Arcy

I have Been blogging for our shop Chic Style www.chicstyleutah.com On and off for many years. I found our customers wanted to know more about my personal life, Fashion Tips, personal style, health & beauty Tricks. Knowing I am over 40 (people never guess my age!) I get questions daily what do I do for My skincare, weight, what was that recipe? How to style something & dress for my body, make something or even how to stay organized as a mom and business owner, do I have blank to barrow….(I collect stuff) I promise I am not a hoarder. I am always Happy to Share my experience or what knowledge I might have. I have a decorating background, Pretty crafty and enjoy entertaining. I can throw a party at a given moment…and found I was sharing this part of my life on my boutiques blog… Today Dear D’Arcy is born! My place to share with you My Personal style, My tips and tricks for how I Take care of myself, live my life,Tricks to getting things done, how I decorate, Stay organized and what inspires me. I hope I can share Things that work for me to help you out in some small way.

Little pleasures in life are important and I can’t wait to start sharing mine with you! OX, D’Arcy

Tuesday’s Tip=White teeth …BOOM

I often get asked how I keep my teeth so white? My tip is these little toothpaste tablets ” Boom toothy tabs” it’s charcoal & chili blend help keep teeth white. Don’t worry the chili part doesn’t make them spicy! Although the charcoal part makes you unattractive for a couple minutes, it’s worth it! These baby’s don’t harm your enamel and keep your teeth sparkling white. $9.99 a bottle, available at Lush shops. For those of you who know me know I am a huge Iced Tea drinker , Yes you can still have White teeth. Now I do use Crest White stripes for 1 week every year at the beginning of summer these little tablets are my white smile maintainers. Hope you enjoyed my Tuesday’s tip ❤️D’Arcy

Let me know if you try them and how you liked them. ( This post is not sponsored in anyway)

Toothy tabs by Lush

So sorry for the unattractive photo… But I thought it’s very important to know your tooth brush and foam will be black! It’s ok it doesn’t stain and washes out.

Another photo I am sorry about, post so visual… But I was worried the first time I tried these and had a black mouth❤️ It’s ok and washes right off without staining😘

White teeth without harming your enamel

2016 Recap… Favorite’s and Life changing ,A look back💕

2016 Recap.. Favorite’s and Life Changing… A look back💕

NYFW Red carpet event @ Inglot Studio

NYFW a bucket list dream and being able to share with my sister

One of Our Boutiques that I carefully designed and created!

Fox 13 News A Fashion Segment on “The Place”

Ritz Carlton St.Thomas ,20 year wedding anniversary

Getting Back to my Bikini body…

My men on a Family Trip to Santa Barbara

Homeless bags, giving more and accomplishing more random act of kindness

Becoming the Model for the shop

As 2016 came to a end I needed to Share some of my greatest memories, Accomplishments and life changers… 2016 was a big year of change for me in Many ways from health, business and lifestyle.

I have loved Fashion & interior design since I was a little girl Designing Barbies Dream house and Building her wardrobe. So of course I have dreamed of going to New York Fashion Week since I was a little girl. It was a dream come true to experience this & being able to share with my sister made it icing on the cake. ( read about our Trip here)

Making Changes in business….my husband and I have owned Chic Style clothing boutique for 7 years. It’s been a dream, Hard work, reaching goals, long Hours, lost family time, big learning lessons (good & bad) building wonderful relationship and helping woman look and feel good…. We built to 3 stores a website and a monthly Subscription business in this time with a goal of 5 shops… Lots of Prayers and some bumps,we were on our way to the 5 and along the way (and more prayers) our goals changed…. We realized Bigger isn’t better, Work smarter not harder and Our family was growing up to Fast and were missing it! We downsized Now to Our 1 South Ogden shop a website and our subscription box. We have other dreams we are wanting to accomplish (which we will share soon) we are Happy with our decisions (don’t think tears weren’t shed and some heartache felt, even some failure thought) But as time went on we knew we made the right choices. Because of the choices we made in 2016 we were able to spend more time with Our boys, go on vacations, devote more time with God and I believe where on the right path for 2017 in business and life. Thank you for supporting us and sharing us on our journey as small business owners💕 (more one our Business story here)

A business goal achieved…. Making it on Fox 13 News with a fashion segment on (The Place) was a big goal achieved with the help of my friend Jen Berns I got a call to do my first tv spot and was lucky enough for it to have gone well that I got asked back In November and looking forward to two more segments in January and February. I know God had his had in this and believe me I am counting my blessings🙏🏻

20 years of Marriage is My biggest accomplishment of 2016, I am Lucky to be Married to a man I adore , My best friend, who shares the same values and supports my goals. Being married 20 years has been truly easy to this loving & easy going man. We celebrated with a first class Trip and our First ever vacation without our kids (our trip post here) to The Ritz Carlton St. Thomas and then off with 8 of our friends on a private yacht to tour the BVI’s truly a trip of a lifetime. Wishing I was planning this trip again it was so fabulous! Almost a “pinch me” is it real kind of trip!

I shared my Health, Hormone and weight challenge with you several post back (read here) I finally got answers, felt better and got my bikini body back, not perfect in any way and still working on it but at least I feel like I can be seen in a bathing suit again😘 ( this is a big deal to a girl who loves the beach and her Sunday lake day’s)

My men❤️ What I live for …. I couldn’t imagine my life without them! Because of our Business choices this year we were able to have more time to share as a family and go on some much needed vacations. 2016 was the First time I ever made a list of resolution (I will share my 2016 list with you & the results in the next week) 1 of my resolutions was to getaway more & travel. I really wanted to go somewhere every month, even if it was a little weekend getaway ! Resolution achieved✔️ It made the year so enjoyable I made it be a 2017 resolution as well! It is life changing and really is worth taking the time to make a break a priority. Fun family bonding and great memories made.

My Family and I try to give back and help others. 2016 I made another Resolution to Give back more, help more and come up with more Random acts of kindness. We were able with the help of Many Family & friends to reach our Goal of 200 Homeless giving bags (we achieved 212) Next year our goal is 500. I will be doing a post on our details of what’s in our bags and our process this month so stay tuned. As for our Random Acts of Kindness … I am a Junior league Member and this year one of the members came up with a challenge, which was perfect because I was already thinking of ideas to put into play… With a their challenge I was given 50 cards to attach Random acts too and pass out…. What a joy to see the look on people’s faces. It really does make your life better to be able to GIVE❤️ If you want to see what I did check out my Instagram @darcyvandenberg to see the post.

Owning a Boutique, selling clothes is the main part of our Business. I realized what ever I wear in our shops I sell out of. A light went on (yes it only took 6 years) I need to Model the clothing and post the new arrivals. I did think of it Earlier but honest I didn’t have the time to model and set up shoots with 3 shops. One of the positive things to come out of downsizing and boy has it helped sales. People having been loving it and comment how much they love the change. Happy I could use some tips from my old modeling days and my hubby is a decent photographer.

I hope you enjoyed my recap of 2016, I love sharing with you my Top 9 OX, D’Arcy

Getting ready for New Years Eve ….Nails, Champagne & clothes

New Year’s Eve nail and Diy Glitter Champagne bottle

Sparkle and Glitz

2016 is coming to an end…. Later this week All post My 2016 resolutions and how it turned out

(It was the first year I made any Resolution’s) As we get closer to New Years Eve I thought I would share a couple things I did to get ready for the night. First thing was I had my cute nail girl do my nails In a fun champagne toast theme… I hadn’t decided what I was wearing so we went with a mix of things. Red on 3, 1 white with rose gold & silver glitter over white and a black nail with a hand painted silver flute….. Now I can pick any outfit and it will work knowing my festive clothes are All in those tones….

2nd was to create a DIY project with a bottle of Champagne ….. Everything looks better with glitter 💕 You’ll need a bottle, mod podge, a brush and glitter of your choice ( I did gold , rose gold and silver) spray sealer . cover bottle in mod podge roll or sprinkle fitter on and let dry… Repeat if layering colors , let dry then spray with sealant or cover with mod podge again let dry… Voilà a pretty Bottle for your New Year’s festivities 🎉🍾

3rd. Finding a festive outfit in your closet…. Funny thing, I went into my closet and pulled all my sparkle or festive tops, any thing with beading, sequins or flash…. It all happened to be in the same blush, gold, white, cream family…. I am drawn to sparkles, beading and metallic so I had a few good choices to pick from out of my years of collecting. TIP it’s good to save classic dressy pieces. I was only pulling tops or vest to see what I could come up with. I found some cute items that would go perfectly with Black leather pants and heals…. Add some fun accessories and your set. Knowing we are probably going to a house party , Where you want to look festive but not overdressed. (we were invited to a black tie cocktail party as well and will show that outfit tomorrow) hope you find inspiration in this post and can dig up some great treasures in your closet.

Happy Last week of 2016 ❤️D’Arcy

Way to do the Holiday’s in Pink

Holiday in PINK

Re-thinking the Traditional Holiday red & green for this years Holiday Color💕 it’s ok not to do the traditional colors and decorate & wear colors that make you happy. Pale pink is my favorite color, I think it makes for a fun Holiday color, Soft, looks pretty with fresh greenery and perfect in Snow. Nothing like a big cozy sweater in your favorite color to help you enjoy the cooler weather and enjoy the Holiday festivities . Branch out and choose a color that makes you look and feel good😘

Sweater by Leith, jeans by Edyson, shoes Badgley Mischka, large pink ring Zenzii, eyeliner Teddy by Mac and Lipstick and liner Chanel 05 mordore nude liner / 54 boy lipstick

Enjoy your Holiday season ❤️D’Arcy

Way to Wear Flared Jeans

Sts flared Jean trouser
Areve lace top
Christian Louboutin shoes

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

Enjoy your week❤️ D’Arcy

Happy to answer any fashion questions just leave a comment 😘

Birthday Celebrating 45

Wishing in 45 With our Utah friends at the Pumpkin Patch

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

Shopping with my mom and Boys in Las Vegas

Dry Bar Las Vegas

Turning 45

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

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

My Men❤️ Sunday Breakfast and a morning Beach walk!

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

NYFW Part 3 Our outfits

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

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

Street Style ( Tiana Holiday)

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

Style Shop Social House… Photo compliments of #Square CASh

Tiana Holiday

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

Street style photography in Time square {Sister’s}

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

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

Cristina Ruales Dance performance at Inglot studio’s

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

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

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

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

Worn for our Morning Hair appointments at Dry Bar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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