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By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Spring is in Bloom

flower print dress

flower print dress

flower print dress

 

flower print dress

flower print dress

 

 

Spring tulips

Daffodils photo of flowers

spring flowers

Hello Beautiful’s,  I hope you had a wonderful Easter and are enjoying the Spring blooms popping up. I love this time of year when flowers are are springing up, the trees have beautiful blooms and the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air.  I wanted to share with you the floral dress I wore for Easter that was under $40.00! A cute shirt dress with pockets and a puffy sleeve. I got so many compliments at church and it’s perfect for Spring! I paired it with my favorite wedge’s  and a cute statement earring . 

Do you love floral’s as much as I do?  I would love to know if you love wearing floral’s in the Spring!

Here’s a peek at the Spring blooms popping up around our neck of the woods…

I hope you have a lovely week & great weather. OX, D’Arcy

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Spring Transition pieces

This Thursday I thought I would share some of my Favorite pieces that Transition into Spring well! I love the pretty color’s, and the romantic look this pallet has. Spring is tricky in Utah…You bounce from Winter to Summer in the Same week, so it’s nice to have pieces that look lighter then Winter colors but can be layered up or worn alone. Most of these items can easily be used in the Summer as well.

Today it snowed! Last week was beautiful and in the high 60’s which get’s ALL of our hopes up for Summer!  With pretty layer’s like these you can dress in Summer colors but be warm for a day’s like today! 

I hope you enjoyed my quick little post! Check back tomorrow for My Spring Ski Trip backing, OX D’Arcy

 

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$34 YESSTYLE.COM CARDIGANS

$59 CHICWISH.COM CHICWISH SWEATERS

$60 NORDSTROM.COM TOPSHOP BLOUSES

$125 NORDSTROM.COM CUPCAKES AND CASHMERE JACKETS»

$25 HOLLISTERCO.COM HOLLISTER CO. JEANS

$248 DONALDJPLINER.COM DONALD J PLINER ANKLE BOOTIES

$118 HEELS.COM STEVE MADDEN ANKLE BOOTIES 

 $85 ZAPPOS.COMATHENA ALEXANDER SANDALS 

$25 ZULILY.COMBAMBOO SHOES

$39 ACCESSORIZE.COMACCESSORIZE CLUTCHES

$300 LANECRAWFORD.COMMIGNONNE GAVIGAN EARRINGS 

$70 DOMINO.COM BING BANG RINGS

 $12 AVENUE.COMAVENUE SUNGLASSES

$16 THEHUT.COM OPI NAIL POLISH

MARIECLAIRE.CO.UK INSTYLE.COM

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Saturday Style Spring trends (series part 4)

It’s Saturday! I hope you have fun plans for the weekend!  

If you’ve been following along….You know a couple Saturdays back I did a Post about My top 15 Spring trends and that I was going to break them down for the month of March.  Here is My part 3….. Statement earrings and Slogan/saying tee’s (boyfriend jeans are a big trend but I focused on those already!)  Enjoy OX

I have been collecting statement earring since High school so I am always happy when they make they’re way back in style…. Some of these are vintage and some from Zenzii or Jcrew and Anthropologie but no longer available… Here is the link to All 3 which have great selections!

Zenzii   Jcrew  Anthropologie

 

I love this earring it came in my Monthly Rocksbox, Have you heard of Rocksbox? It’s a fun Jewelry box that comes every month for $25 and you get 3 different pieces to Barrow until you want to send it back for another set in a pre-paid envelope! I like it because you can try out different style and trends without the commitment! Want to try it? Here is a FREE complimentary month code DARCYBFF18

 

 

I love Slogan/saying tee’s! Super fun and perfect for the weekend with boyfriend jeans or shorts in the summer! Relaxed and fun you have such a wide rang to choose from as almost every company has a cute slogan or fun saying to choose from! Mine is from my favorite Dry bar blow out salon my girlfriend gave me knowing I am addicted!  That’s another thing about Slogan/saying tee’s… It show the personality of the person wearing it! Most are affordable so if you don’t have any add some to your wardrobe!  You can even dress these tee’s up with a blazer, slacks or pencil skirt!  they’re made to have fun with your outfit’s! 

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Friday Date night !

Happy Friday Pretty Ladies!

Today I am doing a quick and easy outfit for date night or even lunch with the Girl’s!

This easy to wear mix pattern jersey dress is $39.99 at Chic Style clothing Boutique!  paired with A kut from the kloth Denim jacket! Fun jewelry Also from Chic Style but only available in shop! Blush lace up booties similar  here Pink bag by Gigi New York. 

I call this easy because its a dress which then you only have to figure out accessories! This makes for a quick & cute outfit you can throw together fast specially if your running late from work!

I hope you have fun plans Tonight! Enjoy your Friday! OX D’Arcy

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Tuesday Tip Day: Weekly Beauty Routine

 

 

Do You Have a Weekly Beauty Routine?  I am sure you have a Daily…. But do You have something YOU just do on a weekly basis to look and feel good? I sure do specially being over 40! I think I started this routine in my late 20’s maybe early 30’s! Somethings I learned form my mom and others I picked up on my own! I thought I would share with you some of my favorite tricks to help me look and feel good! Let’s face it when we take care of ourselves we feel good!OX

Body Scrub:  I do a full body scrub once a week (the brand really doesn’t matter) you can even use the homemade version here I just love how it helps keep my skin soft! Remove’s the dead dry skin and helps give your skin a glow.

Coconut Oil: I use this on my skin every day in the shower! But once a week I use this as a hair mask… I grab a hand full or two, warm it up in my hands and rub on my scalp and all over my hair and wrap it up in a top knot or towel. I normally leave on for quite a long time depending on my schedule! Last week I left it on all day as I was doing DIY projects at home!

Face mask: Who wouldn’t love a professional facial every week!! I sure would but time and most people’s budget won’t allow it. So do a mini one at home. Again brand doesn’t matter I use what I have at Home. I am sure I have tried almost every brand over the years and really don’t have a favorite! I have bought full size of some brands and found I like the little trial ones to get different results! One of the reasons I get Birch Box & Ipsy is to try a new face mask (some month you don’t get a mask) I have built up a little collection though! Tip: If you ask at the Make up counter they’ll normally give you one! I never did this ( I don’t like asking for FREE stuff) and I have a Sister in the industry and a couple of good friends that say If your spending a decent amount of money at a counter or even at  Lush or Sephora, They’ll happily give you samples of anything you’d like to try!

I do my mini facial after I have gotten my hair wrapped up in oil! apply mask, follow its instructions, then I wash off , followed by a light cleanser on my Clarisonic, rinse & dry then add a Layer of serum then a layer of  Moisturizer and finally spritz with Evan or lush’s water mist.

(this serum I swear by and use daily, Its change my skin! Here’s a code to get 10% 0ff LOVEMYSKIN)

This was Sunday Mask….A sample of Fresh that was in one of my Monthly boxes!

Vaseline: This is something I do 1 to 2 times a week before bed… After my face is washed I apply a thin layer all over my face and neck! It’s dry in Utah and it really helps keep you skin in good shape! My mom has been doing it since her 20’s…Boy if you’ve seen my mom you’ll be doing it too!!! OX  (I’ll catch my hubby doing it too!)

Olaplex:  This is something I just started doing as a suggestion from my hair dresser! You use it once a week on wet hair leave in 20 mins and rinse! It helps strengthen hair!  I do this before I do my Coconut oil treatment!  My hair is looking healthier and stronger since I started using!  (I have taken biotin and hair/nail supplements for years which work but this helps even more)

I would love to hear some of your Beauty tips? Leave a comment below!  Hope you try some of the things that work for me! Enjoy your Week! OX D’Arcy

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Saturday style (series 3)

Happy Saturday Beautiful’s! 

March is flying by… already the 2nd Saturday of the month! If you’ve been following along I have been braking down Spring’s 15 top trends over the month.  Today I have a Couple Favorite’s… Stripes , Big bag’s, and The Wedge Sandal! Hope you enjoy!

Also a sneak at a Fun jewelry line I came a crossed and fell in love!

Tunic Chic Style Utah, Jeans Sold out Similar here, Sun glasses here

Bag Louis Vuitton Here

This seasons Must have shoe! Here

My Silver & Moonstone ring Collection was Complimentary From Moonstone Magic Shop I am in love! Each piece is Beautiful to wear on its own or layered like I have shown Here. If you haven’t heard of MoonstoneMagic.com You must check out their website Here https://www.moonstoneshop.com/collections/moonstone-rings and all their Beautiful Bohemian jewelry. I did not realize the meaning and power of Moonstone and boy is it a interesting read. HERE  https://www.moonstoneshop.com/blogs/news/moonstone-rituals-for-every-moon-child  I love Meaning behind product! Now go read it and see if YOUR a moon child!     Right NOW the WHOLE site is 30% off no code needed! Hurry Sale Ends at end of March!  I hope you find some Beautiful pieces and maybe play with the ring Layer trend!

I love Stripes it’s not a secret! Stripes in the Spring and Summer just feels like the beach to me! I am so happy it’s still on trend from tops, to pants make sure you find a piece that you love. Tip: Thin stripes are the most flattering!

Big Bag’s…This season is ALL about over sized bags. From designer to cute ones for the beach it’s ALL about the size! Tip: Use little bags inside your large bag to keep it organized!  (we are becoming our Mothers…wink!) 

Sandal… This season it’s the wedge and boy is it comfortable! I worked stand and running around all day with NO pain! A wedge is easy to walk in, I promise you won’t kill yourself!  Tip: Buy the Steven Madden $90 On sale $69 verses the Marc fisher $170

Hope you have a fabulous weekend! OX, D’Arcy

eek: Note (My hair looks really Dark in this lighting!)

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Friday Fav

I love a good shift dress ! It works on almost every body type. Its a dress you can wear for Date night, church, a shower and even dress up for cocktail depending on the fabric! It’s ageless …

This cutie is On Sale for $29.99 at Chic Style boutique.  I love the little pom pom fringe detail and the bell sleeve.  a couple similar here and here. My sandal can be found here and is a MUST have for this Spring & Summer! I get a lot of questions about my Topknot and I promise I will do a You tube video soon! (still learning how to do video’s.. girly’s !) 

Wondering where the Hub’s is gonna Take me tonight!

Enjoy your Friday Beautiful’s! OX D’Arcy

 

 

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Trends you Need to Know

Transition into Spring …With off the shoulder Gingham and this Seasons Must have shoe… The Wedge!

Spring is getting closer….Transitioning from Winter to Spring is pretty hard in Utah due to the elements! (Springing from Winter to Summer!) In the same week!

I love this outfit for a couple of reason’s! 1. you can add a boyfriend Cardigan over it on a cooler day..but It has the Fresh look of Spring!  2. I have a love affair with off the shoulder and am so happy its a big trend! (one similar here) 3. Gingham will always get me:) 4. This seasons wedge is so comfortable you would never know it was a high heel! 5.You can take all these pieces into Summer with ease… 

I hope you enjoy your weather where your living and add some Fresh Spring pieces into your wardrobe even if its snowing! 

Have a wonderful Thursday Beautiful’s! OX D’Arcy

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Way to Wear Wednesday! Tulle at any age!

Tulle at any age! Yes pretty party girl tulle isn’t just for 5 year old’s! Yet… Every girl wants to feel five again in this perfect twirling, Happy and Playful fabric! It can be romantic, playful and brings you back to your childhood.  It’s used for prom & wedding gowns! Today its a BIG trend in everyday wear! You really can wear it at any age depending on how you style it!

Here’s some tricks that I think help to wear this fun trend without trying to look 5 or…15 ox

Tulle is a romantic fabric that make for pretty skirt’s and dress not just for party season. You can WEAR it like I have shown above in a dress form. This dress is easy to wear with its Jersey striped tee attached;) The tulle isn’t to puffy which helps to not look so youthful. I paired it with a denim jacket to dress it down even more. added a wedge (old) and some fun Jewelry. (Statement earrings are a big Spring trend) These would be cute as mine are sold out!

More ways to wear….

-White or Denim Button up Skirt tucked in

 -Converse tennis shoes and a Tight Tank top

-Don’t get to big of tulle if your over 40

-Leather jacket

-over sized cable knit sweater

I hope I have inspired you to try tulle again! FEEL 5 but look your age! OX D’Arcy

 

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The perfect Transition Piece for Spring

Spring! It’s almost here….

 

I don’t know about you but It’s been a long and hard Winter! Too many grey and snowy day’s for my liking! I am excited for our day’s getting longer & warmer and the Sun starting to shine!  It’s also means it’s time to change over the closet to Items that have pretty colors and lighter fabrics! In Utah it can still be chilly (heck we can get snow in June!) I found A perfect Transition sweater! Its a light weight sweater that can be worn as a tunic it is super soft, has the cutest lattice back in the prettiest shade of Dusty Pink! A perfect piece for transitioning from the multi layers of Winter to the minimal layers of Spring. You could add a light weight jacket if needed. 

Blush Lattice back tunic, Light weight & super soft
affordable $42.99 @chicstyleutah paire with skinny jeans by Edyson=sold out,  similar here  Agate Crystal necklace= chic Style utah, Earrings & ring by Zenzii, shoes by 14th &Union

I hope You read My post LAST week on the 15 Spring Trends…

Each Saturday I Have picked a trend or two to focus on so please come back .  Have a question or want to see something styled please leave a comment and I all be happy to help!  OX, D’Arcy

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
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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Drop it like it’s HOT…. Balancing Menopause and m Drop it like it’s HOT….

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

From weight gain, mood swings, sleepless nights, dry skin and lady parts, hair loss, eyesight issues, bone loss to personal summers (hot flashes)….. 

Boy hitting 40-50-60’s sounds fun 😅🤣 Actually, it really isn’t that bad, and life is what you make of it, Plus  getting old is a privilege….

In today’s time, we’re lucky because menopause is a Topic WE TALK about NOW, and we have more information and resources to HELP us, unlike our mothers.

Not everyone has every symptom nor do they experience every symptom. 

This is a topic I’ve shared a lot about over on my blog and in future more on my substack (join for free in my bio) 

Below ⬇️ are a few things I’ve found very helpful from my journey over the last 10 years to now, starting at about 44 years old.

-A Homeopathic Hormone replacement specialist- I went at 44 when I gained 12-15 pounds for no reason, had hair loss and wasn’t feeling like myself and went on Bio- identical hormone replacement for about 4 years and the weight feel off and I started to feel like myself again. I stopped I. 2020 due to not being able to get to doctors.. 

-Start a good clean supplement program (not a Doctor) but here’s what helped me.
Magnesium- zinc- Vitamin D3- vitamin K 
-a good women’s multivitamin - 
B-12 shots- Collagen- Colostrum- bone marrow- probiotic, a cranberry supplement and - creatine - NAD- primrose (I have a few others I take as well) full list is on blog 

- Doubled my water intake - (140-160 oz a day) added Fiber- chia seeds- pinch of salt to it … (I do 1/2 teaspoon baking soda twice a week) 

-Daily walks and I added a weighted vest about 4 years ago 

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

- I shoot  for 100 grams of protein daily (I don’t always get this) I just try to get close

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

- Coolnight pjs and cooling sheets  I don’t get or experience hot flashes, but sleeping cooler help me sleep better❤️

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

- Derma-planing face helps skin texture and for products to sink in
Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey Here’s a couple thi Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey 

Here’s a couple things I’ve learned on my Journey that I thought I’d share with you I found interesting and very helpful..
 ( now, I am not a doctor) these are things I’ve researched and though I’d share my findings, but you can do your own research :) 

I share in hopes to bring awareness and the importance of getting your skin checked at least once a year.

‼️ 2 things:

-The importance of taking zinc— zinc supplements helps your body give off a natural defense to the suns rays.

⚠️ Like anything I need to stress how important it is to read your labels and start using clean Supplements.  You want to get what you’re paying for and not “fillers” verses the actual minerals and herbs.

- A clean beauty mineral based 
Sunscreen with a high level of Zinc! READ your labels and the ingredientsll

MOST sunscreens have harmful ingredients and hormone disruptors in them! I have 5 brands I love that me and my family use  over on my Liketoknowit or you can comment “shop” and I’ll send them to you.

To know:

⚠️ I get my skin checked twice a year and since being diagnosed with melanoma, I now go every 3 months.

Since my surgeries, I’ve had 2 laser’s treatments to help with scaring (shown in slide 2 is my 2nd surgery) done 6 weeks ago.
I actually should have my 3rd laser done this week, but I moved it to July 1st. 

To be honest I really am not in the head space to deal with another treatment this week! 🙏🏻 I told you I’d be very honest with you in this journey, and it is a roller coaster of emotions… Laser treatments sometimes trigger that for me.

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

⚠️I have 6 parts of my journey up in my feed, 3 of them pinned to top the others you’ll have to scroll through feed and I have detailed highlights as well. 

I hope you find these helpful

Have any questions you can dm me or leave a comment ⬇️ below.

Happy Monday pretty Lady, and may you
Have a week full of sunshine and gods blessings.

Midlife health journey/ skin cancer journey/ facial skin cancer/ over 50/ facial scars/ sharing life over 50/ cancer warrior
POV: The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long POV:
The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long my family loves🥪

Not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, tomato sandwiche🥪🥑🍅

First off the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm crusty bread straight from the oven yet soft on the inside..

My tip is a French baguette ran under water (a tip my Mother in law taught me 33 years ago) placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… 

-Boards head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli
- Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 
-Micro greens (or sprouts) 
- Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite)
-My Smashed Avocado spread 

Full recipe on my blog

A perfect summer meal to serve alfresco🪴🍽️
 
Serve with your favorite sides 
I served with my :
-Basil corn salad 
- a small charcuterie board
- my easy Blue cheese stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 A long  with your choice of sun tea - cucumber mint water or  a sparking water 🥤🍃

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

#recipe/ summer recipes/ family favorites/ entertaining/ summer style/ midlife/ dining alfresco/ turkey sandwich
Summer Forecasts: Slowness & 90% chance of … Bike Summer Forecasts:
Slowness & 90% chance of …

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

3 B’s I can get behind…
I also love beaches, Butter and Beautiful things… 

Follow along for All my favorite things I think you’ll love too❤️❤️❤️

Flowers-entertaining-Recipes-gardening 
-home decor- Tablescapes-Home dates- fashion and beauty….

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What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️ —Desserts and What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️
—Desserts and Pools—

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

Styled with Amazon Set & Pieces for the Perfect Summer Capsule mix and match add in a few Favorites.
 
Accessories & nobody would ever#guess these looks were so affordable. 

I Love mixing affordable trending pieces with wardrobe staples for a put together and chic look.
 

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🚗Road Trip —Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺 Last leg of 🚗Road Trip
—Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺

Last leg of trip…2 days in Las Vegas

- A couple days poolside 
- A couple meals out
-Some shopping (just a little) 
- and yes, we had early nights in…

We’ve been to LV so many times, that we actually don’t enjoy it any more, it’s changed so much over the years, that we actually prefer to have pool time (eat at pool) stay close or at our hotel… Walking the strip is more scary then fun, and the restaurants aren’t what they used to be… people watching isn’t even fun anymore there:(

Lately, We just think of LV as a resting point before we drive the 6-7 long hours home. 

Over the years I’ve shared several amazing LV hotels, restaurants and shopping spots…. Some of those are still good, but several have gotten run down and aren’t the same.  I honestly don’t feel safe in LV and probably won’t have that be a resting point anymore. 

If you’re a gambler or like shows … then LV probably still has appeal, People don’t dress up anymore, the top quality restaurants & hotels aren’t what they used to be, and over priced for what you get. (Trust me we’ve stayed at almost all of the resort’s multiple times) 
I personally think there’s better places to visit. 

😉This is my observation and opinion over the last several times & years we’ve been to Lv. 

How do you feel about Las Vegas?
Have you been recently? 

Sorry, not sorry for my honest review!

#roadtripping #lasvegasnevada #honestreview #pooltimefun #midlife
Road Trip Day 6 —Palm Springs🌴— —Started the day Road Trip Day 6

—Palm Springs🌴—

—Started the day with grabbing a must have coffee or tea from koffie☕️ A must stop

— Pool time for a little bit before later Brunch (we’ll go back to pool after)

— Brunch at FARM🍋‍🟩🍴🍃 It’s a beautiful restaurant off 111 in Downtown Palm Springs with gorgeous outdoor patios, stunning English & French gardens and delicious food☕️🥗🥪🥑 
Great cocktails and a fun dining experience. 

— You can stroll downtown & shop, check out the sidewalk stars 

— we’re off to the pool🌊🌴

—Late afternoon & Early  Evening off to view  a fun garden spot and then a cocktail & light dinner a a fun a casual  Restaurant/Bar @boozehoundsps 

Come back tomorrow as we head to Las Vegas for our final destination before we head home🚗🌵🏜️🪇🌺🌴🌊

Deserts and pools road trip

Do you have a favorite stop in Palm Springs? Drop it below ⬇️ 

 
My outfits are linked over on my Liketoknowit or comment “Shop” and which outfit and I get you links. 
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#palmspringsstyle #midlifestyle #roadtripping #coupletrip
Day 5 Road tripping 🚗🌵🌺☀️🌸🍋‍🟩🌶️🏜️ Desserts & Pool Day 5

Road tripping 🚗🌵🌺☀️🌸🍋‍🟩🌶️🏜️
Desserts & Pool Trip
4 States

Palm Springs, California 🌴🌴🌴

-Started day with a bike ride🚲
-Day at the Pool 🌊
-late lunch Early dinner at Norma’s (A must for Brunch-lunch or  dinner everything is always so good! There Cinnamon donuts and lemon curd & whipped cream is so good 🍋🍩
-You can’t go to Palm Springs and not go shopping 🛍️ The Gardens on El Paseo located in PALM Desert 🌴
-Best spicy Margarita on the trip so Far  on El Paseo @ 
-Ended the evening visiting my Bestie Danielle with a 4 hour chat at her potential new desert home🌴❤️

We’ve been going to Palm Springs for over 35 years, it’s one of our favorite places🌴 If you have any questions or need recommendations dm me. 

Stay tuned for tomorrows PS adventures 🌴

My outfits are linked over on Liketoknowit or comment shop and I’ll send you the links to shop🛍️

#palmspringsstyle #roadtopro #midlife #midlifestyle
Road Trip🚗 Day 4 Itinerary 🌴☀️🌺🌵🌸🌊 Driving to P Road Trip🚗

Day 4 Itinerary 
🌴☀️🌺🌵🌸🌊

Driving to Palm Springs, Ca. 
4 hours from Mesa, Az

—Walked the grounds 🌴🌺🌊
To stretch and move our body after drive. So beautiful and perfect weather.
(We left early in Am to enjoy a full day PS

-Headed for a full day at the Pool 🌴☀️

-Got ready and headed to one of our favorite “locals favorite”  Mexican restaurants @m  so yummy and of course I had to have a margarita 🪇🌶️

(I realized I forgot to get a photo of what I wore to dinner and to the street fair)  I am a horrible influencer 😉😂
I wore a strapless linen sundress and slide sandals✔️

-Palm Springs  downtown stree fair, takes up the whole historic down town, with handmade crafts, food trucks, locally grown items, music, art, clothing and entertainment . We’ve been going for years and  it’s a fun evening.
(Parking can be tough, uber or go early )

Ben searches out his favorite Gelato guy, every year.. he says he makes the BEST coffee gelato 🍦🍨

🌴Have you been to Palm Springs?
What one of your favorite things?

This weekend they are celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe…. 

☀️🌸What I wore o  today and everything to date is linked on my Liketoknowit 

#palmspringslife #palmspringsstyle #roadtripping #couplegoals❤️ #midlifestyle
—Margarita Time— Ward off evil😂😂😂 Love that Salt —Margarita Time—

Ward off evil😂😂😂

Love that Salted rim🍸🌶️🍋‍🟩🌵🪇🌴

Do you love a good margarita? Are you a on the rocks  or blended girl ?

Fruity or Spicy girl?
Top shelf tequila or doesn’t matter?

Salted-Sugar or Taheen rim?

I am a top shelf, spicy margarita on the rocks with Salt girl… and I like jalapeño and blackberry’s as a garnish 🌶️🍋‍🟩

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Day 3 Road Tripping Itinerary 🚗🌵🌴☀️🏜️ Our Last d Day 3 Road Tripping  Itinerary 🚗🌵🌴☀️🏜️

Our Last day and evening in Mesa,Az before heading to Palm Springs, Ca.

We started out with grabbing a coffee & a little walk, then heading to the pool. Our goal this trip was relaxing in the sun ☀️ poolside☀️🌴While enjoying a little late afternoon early evening easy entertaining and good food…

Late afternoon we headed out to the golf course & then later to go on a garden walk and check out a couple local nurseries, before heading to dinner . 

I love to see what grows in that area and learn a little. Plus it’s always beautiful 🌵🌺🌸🌵Did you know a good size catus is $2,000-5,000 and a decent size Palm tree starts at $7,500 to $15,000 and that was the sale prices.

We had a yummy Italian dinner at @pizzicatausa over looks  the painted mountain golf course. 

 Then we went on an evening stroll at the golf course found a bench by the pond and had a cocktail to watch the sun set🌅🌵🍷
Perfect way to end the day ✔️

If you’re looking for an easy & Relaxing  day, this is a perfect itinerary 

Tomorrow morning we’re Off to Palm Springs, Ca. A 4 hour drive from Mesa.Az. 🌴🌺🚗☀️

Do you like a road trip to be leisurely or to pack in a tone of things to do?

#roadtripvibes #midlifejourney #couplevacation #couplegoals❤️
Travel Style over 50 Day 2 Road Trip Mesa, Az ~A Travel Style over 50

Day 2 Road Trip
Mesa, Az

~A much need Relaxing Day at the pool
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~Then off For a late Lunch, Early Dinner
Found a historic Mexican Restaurant (ok, but not Fabulous) The architecture and grounds were cool🇲🇽🌮🪇🍸

~ Headed to Mesa’s Historic Main st for a little shopping, Mural & Architecture spotting, Local brewery, cool vintage shops, music, book stores, and a fun candy store. 

Stay tuned for another Day “3 “in Mesa…
Then off to Palm Springs,Ca.

Have you been to Mesa, Az? What’s one of the things you did or recommend?

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Travel Style over 50 🚗Road Trip Day 1 Itinerary🗻🌲 Travel Style over 50

🚗Road Trip Day 1 Itinerary🗻🌲🏔️🌵🏜️

Hubby and I are on a 7 day Road Trip 3 states 4 states from mountains to desserts… chasing sun and pool time …

Follow along… for our shenanigans, stops and daily itinerary ➡️ Slide for 
Day one… 10 hour drive… with stops along the way for a total 14 hour scenic day.

Beautiful drive- Fun stops, sights and yummy early dinner in historic downtown, Flagstaff. 

Outfit comment “shop” comfortable and chic! Perfect for travel✔️

Do you like a road trip and look for scenic and fun places to stop eat and shop along the way?

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Pattern play: over 50 Let’s style Gingham- Cow pr Pattern play: over 50

Let’s style Gingham- Cow print and a little horse shoes✔️✔️✔️

Affordable pieces you can have a little fun with✔️✔️✔️

Fashion over 40 doesn’t have to be boring or predictable! Play and have fun!

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—Memorial Day— 🇺🇸Freedom didn’t come Free, may we —Memorial Day—

🇺🇸Freedom didn’t come Free, may we remember those who paid the ultimate price🤍🙏🏻

Thank you to all 
That are serving this country and to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifices for our freedoms 🤍🙏🏻

Sharing 19 Red❤️ White🤍 and blue💙 outfit inspirations you could wear ALL SUMMER Long🤍🍒💙
🇺🇸American Summer🇺🇸

Patriotic colors don’t have to be just for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Patriotic Days. 

You can mix and match and wear for all of Summer Social Season🍒

BBQ’s, Picnics, fairs, farmers Markets, coffee & lunch dates, art festivals, beach board walks, dinner dates, parades, and concerts ✔️

See my Patriotic Outfit inspiration board with all the shopping details & sales ❤️

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—American Summer— ———Loading——— ❤️🇺🇸💙 The Kick of —American Summer—
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The Kick off to Summer
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—Ralph Lauren — Inspired Summer If American coas —Ralph Lauren —
Inspired Summer 

If American coastal summer vibes is your vibe… let’s be friends

Mixing a few saves and splurges to create this look…. 

Can you believe these Tuckernuck vibe gingham ruffled hem pants are under $29

Ralph Lauren flag sweater

Denim chambray short sleeve button up

Miller red sandals - Straw tote- Straw hat
Gold hoops - Shell  necklace

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I am 54 and this is how I am styling Bermuda short I am 54 and this is how I am styling Bermuda shorts for Spring and Summer !

2 Basics but not basic looking….
Take your Short game up a notch with these couple easy tricks ✔️

Do you like wearing shorts or dresses in the summer? Tell me below ⬇️

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Calling…. All “Coastal Grandmothers” The White la Calling….

All “Coastal Grandmothers”
The White lace dress you’ll wear ALL Summer  LONG🌊🐚🦞🌸

I am a 54 year old boy mom and COCO, who loves all things Nancy Meyers, Ralph Lauren, Ina Garten and Martha Stewart …

 Whether you love an American Summers🇺🇸, East coast Summers, Visiting Napa or Traveling Europe… You’ll love this White lace Dress with balloon sleeves, pockets and tied waste.

Perfect dressed  casual or dressed up. 

No matter your age… Coastal Grandmother is a “vibe”  is it yours?

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Creating 3 Outfits with Trending shoes for Spring Creating 3 Outfits with Trending shoes for Spring and. Summer 🌱

—-Easy Spirit—-
Is know for comfort and Cushioned shoes that you can wear all day for work or play..

Meet the NEW Girls that also Have Style and are trending this Season.

~ Rosario- is a Small flower detail in Raffia with a block heel, amazing cushion and comes in 3 on trend colors for Spring. Featured her is what I call Pastachio green (light green)

~ Hetty is a slingback pointed toe Dress pump with kitten heel and a horse bit detail in brown trim and raffia.

~VANA Slip on Raffia Slide with horsebit & Leather detail… 

3 pairs of shoes that will work with all of your Spring & Summer outfits from work to play✔️✔️✔️

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