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Spring Beauty round up & A Fresh floral outfit

Spring jacket similar here, and an affordable one here Summer dress similar here, and a floral one I love Here White wedge sandals similar here and must have bag here and another one I think you would love here!

Cult Gaia Bamboo hand bag & old Juicy ring similar one here

Hello Beautiful’s,

Today I want to share with you some of my favorite products and some new favorite’s I have found for Spring. I am having Spring fever with all this rain and grey skies in Utah, I thought I would also share my latest “ready for Spring outfit” a fresh floral look I wore over the weekend and had tons of compliments on my jacket (that is over 20 years old!) It looks new because I really do only wear it a couple times every spring…It just screams SPRING with it’s bright colors and helps cure the blues! The colors make me happy and the large flowers reminds me of the 70’s which takes me back to my childhood! I really think you should buy clothing that speaks to you and if it brings back a memory even better! Now to my Spring beauty round up….I know you will love these products like I do and I hope if you grab a couple you’ll come back here and comment your thoughts.

The perfect mask to make your skin glow! Bare minerals face mask

The product that gives your skin a little shimmer, while giving you moisture your skin needs! BodyGlow by Kopari Beauty

You know I love anything coconut and this product is perfect for a light weight oil that helps give you moisture with out being sticky. BodyOil By Kopari

A Perfect product to help you Contour like a pro….Bare minerals bronzer & highlighter

We all need a great bronzer for Summer and this one you can use all over! Buxom Bronzer

I am a sucker for a good lip gloss & it’s a plus if it has a plumper! I love all the colors and that it’s not sticky! Buxom lip gloss

I love a great nude palette, it’s perfect for that “no make up” look Buxom eyeshadow pallet

All hair types need a great hair oil to keep our hair in tip top shape, special after the dry WINTER…. kerastase-elixir-ultime-original-oil-huile-sublime-hair-oil

kerastase resistance ciment therimque hair serum

Strengthening leave-in treatment for weak, over-processed and damaged hair.

Shopping some of my personal Favorite products perfect for Spring! (really any season) I linked all the products above but I am linking the shopping sites below as well. So many great products sometimes it’s hard to choose. Happy Shopping!

Buxom Cosmetics, Kerastase, Kopari, BareMinerals

Musely Collagen & Multivitamin powder

Hello Beautiful by Musely is a collagen & multivitamin powder that you can add to coffee or your water bottle. That is suppose to increase skins firmness by 23%. We start loosing our collagen in our 20’s and because great skin doesn’t just happen with what you slather on top- it comes from within… I plan on using for 40 days and will report back to you. As I post this I noticed their having a SALE $26 instead of $35… Grab a box or 2

Are you guy’s getting Spring fever or Spring cleaning? I started Spring cleaning over the weekend as well as organizing to get ready to sell our home to down size (I shared some of my organizing in my instagram stories view in highlights) This is the longest we have lived in a house (12 years) in our 25 years together and we decided now is the time to sell and build our dream smaller house (I already started sketching) …. Just in time for Spring cleaning! Oh…the stuff I have collected over the last 12 years not to mention having owned 3 clothing stores….My props and seasonal items are out of control! So needless to say I have been working like crazy cleaning out, donating, organizing and down scaling (I’ll make sure to do a post on the whole house and every room before I de -personalize it)….I know some of you are saying “didn’t you just build your DREAM kitchen?” Yes..Yes I did and it took me years…and the counter tops go in a few day’s and I will share with you the finished product! It really is beautiful and I will miss not being able to enjoy it….sometimes that’s just the way live goes. Great things are always worth the wait!

As they say Spring is a fresh start….BOY are we getting them…. exciting things happening…..Our oldest is graduating college, I am starting a new career and we’re selling our home! Good things happen in 3’s:) I did have to keep telling my self this a couple of months ago when bad thing’s happened in 3’s & happing in our life… Every time I turned around something big was breaking…I would remind myself “good things are happening, good things are happening!” Stay positive in the mist of a storm! It’s hard to do a lot of the time, I just kept putting my faith in God and knowing he was putting us on the right path. Boy..Sometimes his timing just takes sooo long:) So as I sit here rambling on, know what ever is happening in your live good or bad there’s always a fresh path or a “Spring” start no matter the season.

May you have a wonderful Monday and go buy yourself a Spring treat you deserve it! OX, D’Arcy

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5 Way’s to wear Camo pants

Hello Beautiful’s,

Today I want to share a couple of fun tips with you!

Styling a pair of Camo pant’s 5 ways and different looks you can achieve with Camo pant’s, from casual to dressy. I love it when you can get different looks from one piece of clothing and I often tell my clients to think of more then one way to wear a piece of clothing before they purchase it. This really does help with over purchasing and finding piece you’ll get a lot of use out of.

Tips to camo….. First off you don’t have to stick to its Olive & black color theme. In the first photo I did a playful outfit with a colorful fur vest! (that $8 deal I told you about in instastory!) The trick to this look is I anchored the bold vest with neutral black turtleneck and boots. The other tip is the vest had 2 of the colors in it as the camo, olive and black! This helps 2 patterns to play together.

2nd outfit giving camo pants a dressier feel! Camo has a bit of a casual and weekend feel, but you can dress it up like I did here with pairing it with a chic black leather jacket, black turtle neck or sweater, and fun accessories and classic shoes.

3rd outfit is a great Winter weekend or casual outfit. Stripes with camo works when the stripe is bolder and has 1 color of the camo in it. In this case it’s a bold Black stripe. Paired with Winter accessories this gives a fun and playful vibe.

4th outfit is a fun way to add some Spring to your camo pants. I paired with a gingham off the shoulder top and an olive duster vest. The solid olive duster vest is what grounds the two patterns. Wearing the gingham and camo together only, you wouldn’t achieve the same look. Don’t have a olive duster? Think Olive jacket, vest or cardigan.

5th outfit is casual and piece’s everyone owns! Denim jacket, saying tee, Tennis shoes. Great look for a sports game, running kids around or shopping. This is a look that you can easily achieve and what makes it fun is the bold cuff bracelet.

A lot of these pieces are old and sold out but I am linking some similar pieces below along with some great sale items and SALES. Look in your closet and see what you have to try and copy one of the looks (or ALL)….Doesn’t have to be exact, Fashion is fun so play around with it.

Do you have a question on styling or have an idea you would love to see in a post? Please leave a comment below and I would be happy to help.

I hope you have a wonderful week and be inspired to wear some camo! OX, D’Arcy

Shopping my looks:

Similar items: Muti colored vest 1 & vest 2 on sale, Camo jeggings, black turtle neck on Sale, Sorel boots, North face boots, olive duster vest or this vest and this Darling Jacket, saying tee’s My Humble tee’s, Gingham shirt and some fun Spring pieces @BCBG and their having a huge 50% off Sale and Shopbop is having up to 70% off sale.

All opinions are my own.

22nd Wedding anniversary outfit & date night!

Our 22nd Anniversary is tomorrow February 25th.

I am so lucky to have been able to spend 25 year’s with my dream man. We dated for 3 years before we got married on that Winter storm day 22 years ago. The day that changed my life forever. I got to marry MY dream man and spend forever with the person who “got me” who made me feel safe and supported my dreams and goals. Had the same morals and we fit, we’re better people for having each other. He’s my perfect lid as the saying goes…I truly believe everyone has a perfect lid for there pot…if you wait your’s will cross your path in Gods perfect timing.

People say Marriage is hard…..hmmm I would answer “depends on who you marry!” Marriage in my experience has been a wonderful, loving, joyful and caring endeavor. Don’t get me wrong Life is hard… not marriage. Life isn’t always roses and butterflies we all have hard issues that come up. Whether it’s your health, finances, children issues and even families. There’s always things that take us on life’s roller coaster, it’s who’s on the ride with you that can make marriage easy or hard. When you find that perfect lid, getting through life’s hard times can make it easier. I can honestly say we’re lucky…we don’t fight or bicker and rarely disagree. We seem to have always been on the same page and truly like each other. He’s my best friend and I enjoy spending time with him. I couldn’t imagine life without him. Still to this day he gives me butterflies when he walks through that door!

Hitting 22 years of marriage is a true blessing. In today’s age 50% of marriages won’t make it to 10. I really think being able to grow together as we age is one of the tickets. Taking time for our relationship along the journey helps you stay connected to each other. It’s hard to take time for yourself and your relationship when raising a family and both working full time. It’s something you must do. Going on dates, little getaway’s and even time alone at home is great for staying connected. Remember to also take time out for yourself and allow him to do the same. This gives you both time, to do things you love that maybe your spouse doesn’t. Plus having friends is good for your soul. (yes… it’s ok to enjoy different activities!) My Hubby lives, breathes and works in Ski boots! Yuck!! I don’t love to ski…It hurts my feet! I can ski (not like my husband or our boys) but I ski…on pretty sunny Spring skiing day’s! I don’t love Winter and I really don’t like being cold. Yes… We moved to Utah from California 11 years ago. Going off on another subject..and I could go on and on about our big move and how it changed our lives in so many ways. Most for the best, but I’ll talk about that another time. Now back to Marriage…

I had a list in my head of the perfect man (do or did you?) Ben checked everything off on that list plus things I never could have thought of…. Except 1 thing he’s not romantic..hehehe If you know me it’s a running little joke… he’s thoughtful and caring and sexy has hell, but not romantic! I am not going to get flowers for no reason, great gifts just because, a warm bath drawn or beautiful written notes. But I do get a cup of hot tea in the morning and if it’s not ski season I get breakfast in bed on Sunday’s. He cooks, does laundry, is tidy and always removes ALL the snow to the cement! (Remember I don’t like Winter or ice on my drive way or walk way’s) He keeps my car detailed and would do anything I asked for help with…even if it’s to paint a bedroom for the 5th time. So some would say thats romantic! Well…..wait tell you find out he never asked me to marry him!!! Yup it’s true we’ve been married for 22 years and I was never purposed to!!! I was robbed..OX (that’s another story)

So about that perfect day 22 year’s ago… It was the Biggest snowstorm in Big Bear had had in many year’s….Not so perfect to me, talk about stressed! Wedding day’s are so stressful all that planning and preparing for the perfect fairy tail day. Having things go wrong that is out of your control. Choosing joy over stress and by seeing the positive in the negative is how you find the joy…My perfect day or was it? It’s all attitude

We looked so young! I was 25… Look at my hair it’s past my elbows! I don’t think I could have gotten a bigger headpiece!!!

The most perfect day ever❤

He cried when he saw me walking down the isle

2. He kissed me as soon as I got to him😘 “ Pastor Fred said”that’s later Ben!”

3. My mom stopped the wedding… because my 10ft train was standing in the hall😜 ( my sister didn’t snap in on correct💕) So we had a start over😜😜😜

4. It was the biggest snow storm in years! I was panicked all day, our photographer, cake and guest weren’t going to make it to the destination! They did… ( Well some of the guest got stuck😜)

5. My brother had to carry me on his back to the venue from the bridal suite… the snow was so deep❄

6. We got married by candlelight at 6:00pm❤ The flowers were stunning, my cousin sang, all my loved ones were there. It really was like a moment that stood in time💕

7. I danced with my grandpa to Unforgettable by Nat King Cole.

8. My aunt crash her car into another guests❄❄❄ just slide right down the hill!

9. My mom recorded the most beautiful & thoughtful speech ever! (she had to record it because she knew she’d cry saying it live!

10. I married my sole-mate and he still gives me butterflies

11. The day couldn’t have been more perfect💕 Well… I should have change my vail! (But it was 1996!)

12. I hope you take away from this …. that while not everything IS perfect… We can make it perfect:) It’s just how we handle the situation and keep the right perspective

13. I got my perfect day I married my dream man❤💍 even though there was no romantic proposal!

14. All my husbands Dutch relatives surprised us from Holland!

15.Wait for it….Because I am a sport and I love this man….He skied fresh powder the next morning with all his buds! How could I let him miss 5 feet of fresh powder!!!

Happy 22nd Anniversary @skicoachben 🥂here’s to many more!

About Celebrating tomorrow….

We are headed to Salt Lake to enjoy a nice dinner and A night alone at the Hotel Monaco a Kimpton Hotel then Martinis at the Martini bar across the street. Monday we will have a full day at the spa so looking forward to that.

Outfit details

My Skirt is by Sara Boo, shoes- Chinese Laundry, clutch, earrings & turtleneck – Tjmax

Flowers – Emie James

Large heart- Olivewood designs

Pearl bracelets- Nordstrom

black jacket feather sleeve- Tj Max

Bow shoes- Just fab

Gucci belt

I hope you find your lid! Ox, D’Arcy

Creating a sweet and casual Valentine’s day outfit!

Valentine’s day is tomorrow do you have big plans?

My Hubby and I normally spend Valentine’s day with our kids. My family wake’s up to their St. Valentine treats and then we have an Italian dinner at home. Something about Italian food that always seems romantic. Don’t you think?

Our anniversary is this month so we have “our Time” on the 25th. It will be 23 years for us this year! Man where does the time go? I’ll be talking more about this next week.

Because we really don’t go out for Valentine’s day, I like to look festive but not dressed up. I thought I would share a couple of cute casual and festive outfits you can easily wear for Valentine’s day. Perfect for helping at school parties or a surprise lunch with your hubby. (which by the way is what my hubby just came in and told me, he plans on taking me to a Valentine’s day, lunch at our favorite restaurant Twig’s!) YAY….He normally doesn’t take a week day off so this was a nice surprise. I love the idea of a Valentine’s Day lunch, restaurant won’t be as crowded as night and we can still have dinner with our family. What’s your plans?

Ok, so lets get to the outfit details…. You all know by now that I love pink, pretty much any shade of it! So finding a couple of sweaters on sale in shades of pink really made me happy! Right now is a great time to grab a a sweater or two for a great deal…I found the cashmere LOVE sweater in pale pink at Victoria Secrets and the Hot pink distressed sweater at American Eagle. I knew both of these would be darling for the month of love.

Some of the items have sold out or are only available in store’s, so I am linking similar items for you to get a similar look! Also you can find ALL the up to date outfits I wear by following me at Dress like me

1.Cashmere sweater- Victoria Secrets I bought the Love and the Tease (my hubby has called me that for 23 years!)

2.Hot pink distressed sweater –American Eagle

3. Side Slit Denim-Kut from the Kloth Connie Jeans as shown here as well!

4. Distressed boy jean by Sts Sold out, Similar here

5. Ked tennis shoes by Kate spade Sold out, Similar Here

6. Blush lace up shoes Sold out Similar heel here and a flat here

7. Ring sold out Similar

8. Hot pink Tassel earrings Tjmax similar Here

9. Heart sunglasses American eagle

10. love necklace was by Color by amber sold out similar here

11. Lip stick Snob by Mac

Flower Bouquet was done by Emie Jamies

photographer was Wren Parker

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day full of love. OX, D’Arcy

5 Things to do for the perfect & easy girl’s weekend!

Main street, Park City, Ut.

Sisters… Girlfriend’s weekend day in Park City for Sundance!

Girl’s weekend=Sundance, Park City, Ut. for a day of shopping, photoshoots, and yummy food!

Soft Pretzel, Beer cheese, and Blue moon beer

I adore black and white stripes… A restaurant that serves a Black and white stripe straw is a winner in my book! Sometimes it really is just the small things!

Chicken burger and fries at The Spur in Park city

Epic Hydrating mask

Last weekend we had an impromptu girl’s weekend at home! Not planned in any way, and I sometimes feel that’s the best kind! My sister Tiana was in town on business for Sundance, and we realized her Friday night and Saturday were free. So I called two of my other girlfriends and said, “come over for a simple dinner & drinks” they said they’d love to! (they happen to be kid-free!) YAY! No planning went into it at all. I used what I had at home, Quiche, soup, and some rolls. Super easy and no extra fuss. We even said, “wear something cozy and bring an overnight bag just in case!” This led to a fun night of good talks, laughter, and even a few good tears staying up until 1 am, leading to a sleepover.

We woke up on Saturday to Sharon making scone’s a mix that she brought from her home served with yummy jam. Delicious! We stayed in our Pj’s being lazy ALL day on the couch… watching the Hallmark channel. I tried out some home beauty treatments (full treatment steps here), then we made a quick & easy dinner and planned our Sunday in Park City. Still in our Pj’s…

Our Sunday plans really weren’t all that big…A little shopping, (Park city’s Tjmax has great finds) My sister said we should all buy these, (Which of course we’re going to take her beauty advice and all bought a set!) cafe’ sitting with people watching, a photoshoot, shopping the main street and finding a place we haven’t tried YET to eat! (WINK) we love to head over to Park City a lot for a change of scenery. My Sister had appointments in the morning, so she had to meet us just a touch later. With no set schedule, we just rolled with how the day took shape. When you have a small group of 2-4, it’s easy to roll with the punches and not set a schedule.

The girlfriend bond is so important and really special when you can share your heart with no judgment. I am lucky to have a great group of girls that truly are a blessing in my life, and I love it when we can have lunch, a movie night, or even a quick drink on the deck. Having a whole weekend is rare, and I think really important for our girl bonding and that little break from family life. I think it helps us to be better moms and wives.

Here are my 5 Things to do for the easy perfect girl’s weekend!

Don’t plan too much… It Makes for no stress and an easy weekend.
Use food from your pantry, maybe have a girlfriend bring something she has on hand.
Plan to stay in your pj’s and be lazy for 1 whole day.
Drag out your masks, facial creams, and manicure stuff.
Have an outing, a hike, a day trip, or a meal out.

Doing these 5 things will ensure you have a relaxing, well-rounded weekend with the girls.

A much-needed weekend with just the girls was just what I needed to relax, refocus and share stories to catch up—the perfect amount of laziness and girl time.
If you haven’t had a day or weekend with just the girls, you really need to treat yourself.

Need any other Girl’s weekend tips or ideas? Leave a comment below; I’d love to help!

*I wish I would have taken more photo’s over the weekend. (you would have liked our pj’s and face masks) I didn’t think I would write about it, and then I realized it’s a great topic. Who doesn’t want affordable idea’s to do something fun with the girlfriends?

Found… My New Favorite Jeans!

Vince Camuto booties and Kut from the Kloth Jeans

Embroidered Jacket, Velvet top, Connie ankle jeans, Chanel Sunglasses similar and Studded booties

Winter outfit, cozy cream sweater with side zip, leopard fur vest, cream Gianni Bini booties

Connie Side Slit ankle skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth

Grommet sleeve detail sweatshirt, Connie Skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth, boots by Freebird, leopard clutch and turquoise jewelry

Grommet Detail sleeve sweatshirt, Connie Skinny jeans by Kut from the Kloth, leopard clutch and Turquoise jewelry, lace up boots Freebird

Side zipper detail sweater paired with Connie dark skinny jeans and cream bootie

Faux fur sweater, Cream sweater, Denim connie ankle jeans, cream suede booties Gianni Bini,Heart sun glasses, Giving key necklace

Found…My New Favorite Jeans!

Finding your new favorite jeans at an affordable price just got easier….

You know I love the brand Kut from the Kloth! I have made references prior. Here is a detailed prior post… I love that Kut from the Kloth is a brand that Chic Style Clothing boutique carries and they make sure to carry ALL the new releases for each season along with the Boutique exclusives. Last season Kut made the Connie frayed Ankle skinny in a dark wash with modell in it! It feels like butter and fits like a glove. I fell in love and grabbed 2 pairs of the frayed bottom cuties….WELL….For Spring they designed this FAB jean with a cute side slit and unstructured hem, perfect paired with booties. This jean fits amazing and truly fits every body type from 0-14 petite or tall and looks great with anything you pair with it. I love the way it fits, feels and that you can go from casual to dressy with its dark wash. Do yourself a favor and grab a pair or two!

I really tried to show you several types of outfits you could wear with these fabulous jeans, hoping to show you how versatile they really are. Come Spring they’ll look great with tees and tanks paired with your favorite wedges and kicks.

All of the Clothing Above is from Chic Style Clothing boutique in South Ogden. You can shop local to grab your unique pieces or call the shop at 801-749-0664 and order over the phone as their website is always changing and has some of their best sellers.

Hoping you have a wonderful week! Have any question? Please leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to try to help! OX, D’Arcy

This is my personal opinion. In collaboration with Chic Style Clothing boutique.

Top 10 Favorite Beauty & lifestyle products from 2017

14 day Teatox, a Daytime Detox, and a bedtime cleanse for weight loss.

Skinny Pop sea salt popcorn in its own movie microwave box

Md complete Anti aging, Retinol Vitamin C and 3 Day Booster pack

Creek Baby, Coconut body cream

Cyantific skin care line, 3 piece skin care system

Boh Tea, A Gold blend of rich golden Cameron Highlands smooth flavor tea.

Good Virtues co. Hair products, Happy & Heavenly Clarifying shampoo, Helpful & Delightful Clarifying conditioner

Arawak Face powder, Handcrafted & Organic translucent powder

Fancy Feet foot petals

All natural Whitening Toothpaste perfect for everyday use

Hello Beautiful’s!

My Top 10 Favorite Beauty & lifestyle products from 2017.

I thought you would love a round up of some of my favorite products I was lucky to try, review or sample from 2017. I have been lucky to work with a lot of companies and brands that I have loved and some not so much over the last year. Please know I always give my honest review and truly share my thoughts and results. I really enjoyed a ton of products in 2017 and here’s my top 10 Favorite products that I am still using in 2018.

All of these products really helped my skin, my feet and a little help controlling my weight. With one little self indulgent… Tea, as a tea lover I found a brand that has me trying different teas and I am so enjoying it.

BooTea = A 14 day Tea cleanse= This cleanse is great for a Holiday detox or a jump start for a new diet. I did this last year after Christmas and it helped get me back on my regular eating habits after the indulgences from the Holiday’s. I will be starting it again this year in the Next week. It’s simple, drink a cup every morning and 1 night tea every other night for 14 day’s. You’ll be less bloated and your cravings from the Holiday’s will be lessened. I know mine sure did….I even lost about 5 lbs. Here’s to a jump start!
SkinnyPop
“Skinny Pop believes in snacking without compromise. That means using the fewest, cleanest and simplest ingredients possible to bring you the best tasting popcorn. Whole grain popcorn, natural sunflower oil and the perfect amount of salt combine together to give you a delicious snack that you can feel great about eating everyday @ 39 calories per cup” – That’s the Skinny! I like the Sea Salt pop corn and it really is a great snack that helps keep me full. If it’s a little to simple for you, you can sprinkle it with season salt. Seasonings a great alternative to using butter or oil.
Md Complete
- Simple 3-day regimen designed to replicate the benefits of professional peels
- Helps to even skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, smooth rough texture, and brighten complexion.
- If you’ve been following me for a while, then you’ll know I love face masks. I do one every Sunday! It’s important to take care of your skin at every age. As we age our skin needs different products and has different concerns it’s important to find products that work for your skin and it’s ok to try out different products or try a new mask weekly.
- Retinol Vitamin C Concentrate
  - Unlike other serums this product is pure concentrate — it’s not diluted with water (which is often the first ingredient in other products).
  - Provides dermatologist levels of Retinol, as much as 5-10 times higher than other products.
  - Ideally suited for derma rolling, with naturally derived essential acids, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  - I have been reading when we age our Skin really needs Vitamin C and to help with winkles Retinol in your skin regimen is very important so a combination of both in 1 bottle made great sense. I have noticed a difference in my skin since I’ve been using, the glow and the texture is improving specially on my neck.

4. Coconut Body cream . Creek Baby Coconut Body Crème is 100% Pure Organic Coconut Oil has no smell, which is great for moisturizing and then you can use your favorite fragrance. Tip: I use the coconut oil in the shower after I dry off and that helps keep me moisturized in the dry Winter. I do use it year round for soft skin.

5. Cyantific Skin care line- Each product not only helps to protect the skin from damage, but also hydrates to dramatically minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and leaves skin looking clearer, more radiant, helping to preserve beauty at every age. I used this line All summer and I loved what it did for my skin. I knew my mom would love it too. I gave this to my mom for her birthday in October and she loves it.

Something I have learned in my years is that its great to find skin care lines that you love and get great results with. Remember to change seasonally, I personally change brands and products with the season. It’s good not to use the same products for years. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

6. BOH Tea– It’s no secret I prefer tea over coffee. Having the chance to try a couple variety’s of BOH tea’s made me switch from good old Lipton and Tazo tea to the rich bold flavor of Boh’s cameron gold blend.

7. Good Virtues– Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner….I am a big Dry shampoo user and I was told it’s important to find a good Clarifying shampoo. It helps your scalp and hair from using hair products and dry shampoo. I have loved the smell and how it cleans my hair. This product is good to use 1-2 times a week.

8. Arawak Face powder– I have always used translucent powder and this organic powder works perfectly over your favorite foundation or without. Has a great natural powder blends with almost any skin tone and is a powerful acne treatment. Better than mineral makeup!

9. Fancy Feet– Give your favorite pair of shoes a comfortable makeover from the inside out. These cushions ease pressure on the ball of your foot and prevent your feet from sliding all over the place. Give your feet a “fancy” they’ll love you!

10. Whitening toothpaste– Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste lightens teeth without peroxide while preventing cavities and plaque formation. This gentle, vanilla mint formula freshens breath and provides a clean, just-brushed feeling that lasts all day. I have tried all kinds of whitening stripes, tablets, toothpastes and trays. All make your teeth super sensitive and cost a fortune. I’ve been using for 6 months now and keeps my teeth white with no sensitivity. My whole family uses this toothpaste and has lightened my husbands teeth 1 full shade. It’s safe to use pregnant, everyday and for kids. BUY IT NOW Here $20.00

I hope you enjoyed my recap of my favorite 10 products of 2017! Ox, D’Arcy

This is All my personal thoughts, feelings and personal opinion.

Day to Night Affordable Metallic outfit Idea

Seeing Stars and loving all this seasons’s metallic’s. Kut from the Kloth Jeans & Star sweater on SALE for $24, Tassel earrings Nordstrom ombre sold out so I linked the Solid colors.

I love that you can use this outfit day or night and that it really can be causal simply because it’s a Sweater & Jeans. Change out the Shoes and accessories to simple studded earrings and converse or bootie and you have a casual look. Looks that can change from day to night with just swapping out a couple of pieces makes going from work to dinner with ease.

If you have been following me for awhile you know I am a big fan of Kut from the Kloth jeans. I love how they fit so when they come out with a new wash (this Metallic) or body style I am always up to grab a pair! The fabric is stretchy and the metallic gives them some glam.

Way’s you can try the metallic trend without breaking the bank…..

The metallic’s this season add a playfulness that any age can wear without being over the top. Really who doesn’t want a little sparkle! Not sure how you feel about metallic’s? Try it in a small dose! Like the sweater I am wearing. It’s on sale which makes it a reasonable way to try a trend. Want to make a bolder step? Try the jeans.. Kut from the Kloth is having a But one get one 50% off sale right NOW! If you haven’t tried Kut nows the time!

Talking about sparkle look at these shoes! More details about them at the bottom of this post. You know I am a shoe girl and I love different shoes. I really feel the shoes can make or break the outfit. Buying different & unique shoes can take a regular pair of jeans and a plain tee or sweater into a statement outfit. If you notice I rarely have on a basic pair of shoes….Shoes can finish the outfit or Make your outfit pop! Next time you go shoe shopping… Pick the color over black or grab a print! Make a statement! Get the shoes girl!!!

More about HOW Shoes can Make an outfit!coming Next week

Crystal and Ice Open toed Badgley Mischka shoes (sold out) Similar shoe here

More details on my look….

Nail polish Opi Gel, bracelet Zenzii, Lip Stick-Lip crayon Marc Jacobs color Send nudes

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OX, D’Arcy

Kicking off the New Year with Glitter booties

Striped Sweater @chic Style Utah , distressed Jeans by Edyson and glitter boots by Gianni Bini

Kicking off the New year with New Glitter booties!

Of coarse you know I’d kick of the New Year with NEW shoes:)…..(One of my FAVORITE things!) When I spotted these glittery cuties I really couldn’t pass them up and on SALE! I texted hubby and asked him if he wanted to get me a pair for Christmas (excuse because I would have bought them anyway!) Of coarse I had to wrap them and put them under the tree… Who else has to do that? These cuties really can be paired with a lot of items in your closet. I love how the dress up a simple sweater and your go to jeans!

About the look…This simple striped sweater is up to date with the flared sleeve Similar sweater and gives it a fun on trend detail. Paired with my favorite go to Distressed denim skinnies ( unfortunately this brand is no longer) I linked similar Jeans Here and Here. The glitter bootie by Gianni Bini Sold out Similar here gives it some glam and My favorite leopard clutch give the look a Pop! A dupe clutch Here

I hope you found some inspiration in this outfit and can copy the look with easy from your closet! I am looking forward to sharing more daily looks with you through 2018 as I am making my blog and social media a priority and have some really fun things to share. Thank you for following along and helping my journey grow. Have you followed along on my Social media for different tips, daily thoughts, brand reviews and stories? Here’s ways you can follow along Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Bloglovin, youtube,

Do you set resolutions? I really don’t set a list of Resolutions but I do set goals… I set Goals for every day, week, and month. I feel it’s a easier way to reach them without the pressure of sticking to something for a whole year! (the stress of failure!) I can accomplish more looking at it as a daily goal (steps) working to the bigger. Then when the year comes to and end I can see all the ways I grew instead of failed! Maybe you could take the baby step way and set your daily goal, that helps you reach your main goal….Good luck! I think everybody loves a fresh start!

I wanted to share a couple of my goals for 2018 with you, I have a big list so I won’t bore you and list them all. I thought It would be fun to share my list throughout the month.

#1 Share more content with you.

#2 Finish reading the Bible (last year I wanted to have read it cover to cover & I got over 1/2 way)

#3 De-clutter, purge, donate, give

#4 Size down our home

#5 growing my busines

#6 learn something NEW everyday.

Did you set goals or have a resolution? I would love to hear some of yours comment below. OX, D’Arcy

Happy New Year….Bringing in 2018 Outfit

New Years eve outfit using my hubby’s velvet tuxedo jacket!

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all the best in 2018 with many blessing’s and I hope you can make ALL your dreams come true.

I wanted to share with you a fun little outfit I created for New year’s with my favorite item from my Hubby’s closet! He’s velvet tuxedo jacket (Jcrew)…Although it’s a little big it works! It adds balances with having tight bottoms. I paired it with a fun sequins tank top (old), black jeggings by Kut from the Kloth, metallic rose gold Clutch similar here and New Years worthy shoes by Badgley Mischka similar here.

I love thinking outside the box when it comes to creating a outfit and who say’s everything has to be new! Go dig in your hubby’s closet & see what you could barrow to dress up. I also like to search through my closet and find pieces I haven’t worn in awhile and create an outfit from that piece. In this case I found this cute cream sequined tank top. It’s amazing what can get “LOST” in your closet!

I don’t know about you but I really do like to stay home for New Year’s eve. (every once in awhile it’s fun to go to a party) Growing up it was Tradition to get into Pj’s, cousins came over to play games & watch movies and my mom made a appetizer dinner for snacking all night and we tried to stay up for the ball drop. Having this kind of night with my family is relaxing after all the hustle of the Holiday’s. What’s your New year’s tradition?

Make sure to check back tomorrow for a peek at one of my favorite Christmas gifts…Hint I had to wrap it myself! OX, D’Arcy

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