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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

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

Saturday Style 4 Spring trends

Happy Weekend! I thought it would be fun to showcase some fun Spring trends on my Saturday style’s segment. I have Picked out What I Believe will be 15 HUGE Spring Trends (talked about on Thursday’s blog post) Each Saturday from now until April I’ll be featuring some of these fun trends that woman of all ages can incorporate into their wardrobe.

Saturday’s have a tendency to be casual and one of Springs biggest TREND is the Boyfriend jean. The Boyfriend jean is normally a little looser, worn more on the hip and Almost always distressed. This jean is a more casual fit and is designed to look like your wearing your boyfriends jean. Don’t get me wrong you can dress this jean up, with heals,lace floral etc. As for my style I have a tendency to grab this pair on the weekends. This jean can be worn at any age and looks great with every shoe. TIP Don’t wear with a flowy top, baggy jeans look better with less fabric on top. I have paired this with a top that combines 2 Spring TRENDS, the lace up top and stripes. The lace up has been big for a couple of seasons and it isn’t going anywhere. I love the pastel cording, its a fun detail. To finish of my casual Saturday look I Paired it with a Over sized Bag= Trend 4, Spring fedora and a pair on Tennis shoes. (you could wear a flip flop,wedge or even pump) to change the look up a bit.

Bag-Louis Vuitton, Shoes-Converse, Jean-Catherine by Kut from the kloth

Top=Sydney Strip $37.99

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and learned a little something from me today. OX, D’Arcy

Have a fashion question? leave a comment and I will happily try to answer it.

White Jeans and Wedge Sandal Wednesday

Wednesday already! I am sure you all love a short week like I do.

Today I wanted to talk to about White jeans…I know some of you are afraid of White jeans! You don’t have to be there is a White jean for every body type. One of the reasons I LOVE Kut from the Kloth jeans. They make a body style (named after girls for every body type) Plus super affordable $79-89 a pair. They fit true woman sizing 0-14 so order your size or a size tight because they stretch.

Catherine= A boyfriend jean, which is loose fitting, cropped and fits at hip. Perfect for someone who doesn’t want tight on legs or bum. (I am modeling this fit in photo)

Mia= a ultra skinny leg & tight fit but has a ton of stretch (this is the body style I most always am wearing due to my skinny legs.) This jean works great in a boot and is perfect for someone with skinny legs or that loves a tight fit.

Diana= skinny jean but on most I feel this jean is more of a straight leg. Its not super tight (does not show cellulite) and works on everybody type. Has a touch higher waist but not a mom jean. The Diana is there BEST seller.

Natalie= is a flared leg jean for those who don’t feel they can rock a skinny jean. Also great on a long leg.

Kut from the Kloth has about 6 other body types named after girls as well. I just did my top fav’s.

All of these body types come in white and can be worn on any size figure. So if you are hesitant about wearing white jeans, please try a pair of Kut from the Kloth’s you’l love and be so happy you did.

Reasons to own a pair of white jeans…… There classic & crisp and go with everything! You can wear year round but are an essential piece for Spring & Summer! A white jean is very chic! You’ll be seeing me in a ton in the months ahead!

Now that I hope I have convince you to buy a pair of white jeans lets talk about the strap wedge sandal or wedge ankle strap sandal (I am wearing the strap wedge in this shot) in camel color. Its a must have wedge, you can stand all day in it. You won’t kill yourself if your not a heal wearer and its a classic color that goes with everything. This wedge style can go with shorts, jeans, dresses and skirts. Its a shoe that is Huge on the Spring Trend list but I feel it really is a classic. Every designer is making this shoe so you can find it anywhere from $35-350 depending on the designer. Mine where $39 at Chic Style Utah last year with a close look alike coming in soon.

Top by Hem and Thread, bag by Louis Vuitton, Arm candy by Zenzii, watch by Michael Kors, Belt by Hermes, Jeans by Kut from the Kloth, Bar necklaces by Girly , Lip color by mac

Have a wonderful Wednesday and check back tomorrow for My 15 trends for Spring. OX, D’Arcy

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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

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Here is some of our latest outfit post……

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 (The Shows) Part 1

NYFW ( New York Fashion Week) A dream since I was 10!

As a little girl I played Barbies just to dress her and design her house… I have love Fashion from planing my school outfits to getting dressed up for Dances or compete in Pageants! As I grew I scoured Magazines and love to window shop and of course shop! I would watch the award shows just to view the red carpet. To attend NYFW Was one of my biggest dreams. Not to just Fly to New York and be in the city the week it was happening… But to actually be apart of shows, parties, influencer parties and soak in the excitement of what Fashion week is all about!

My Dream came true when My sister called and Said “I got contracted to do Makeup for NYFW… You should come with Me!!” WHAT … Is this really happening!!! It was and so the planning, contacting and research began!) oh…. And what was I going to wear!!!! ???? Between Owning a Boutique, my contacts with Style Collective, contacts I have made over the years and of course My Sister’s (Tiana Holiday) contacts and connections we started to plan our Big week…. We had just 3 weeks to Plan and organize what would be our first vacation ever together, not to mention a dream come true for both… And we get to experience it together! Pure Joy❤️

I will be sharing our experience in 6 parts…. The Breakdown of NYFW

The Fashion Shows

The Parties

My Outfits (and some of my sisters)

The food

The sights

The swag

The shows…. This is not an easy task to get into a Show Small or Big…. So we were Blessed to attending 1 show let alone 6 shows with seats (hows have seats and standing at each show) Specially at such short notice! (God was really working for us) People work at getting into shows for months prior!

Here is a peak at the Shows I was LUCKY to attend.

The Austrian swim resort showcase

Plitz showcase

Cristina Ruales dance performance collection

Leanne Marshall Runway showcase

Sherri Hill at Gotham Hill

Anniesa Hasibuan collection at Skylight @Maynihan station THE DOCK

My first ever NYFW fashion show! Showcase Sabo Luxe, Bossa, ARK, Frankie by Rebecca, ete, Alphabe Where the designers that showed!

SABO LUXE

The press

SABO LUXE

BOSSA

Ark swimwear

Frankie Swimwear

Ark swimwear

Frankie swimwear

Frankie swim wear

ete show

Alphabe Show

ALPHABE

AlpHABE

Showcase

Cristina Ruales dance performance collection @ Inglot studios

Cristina Rulales show. This lady is a hat designer sitting in the audience! I am telling you some of the audience was just as exciting as the show.

Sherri Hill

Gotham Hall

Gotham Hill

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill……. Note the Olymic gold gymnastics stars in front, a Disney Star ( sorry I am not sure her name)

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill One of my favorite dresses💕

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill model Sadie Roberson

Sherri Hill The beading is to die for💕

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill I am obsessed with this dress❤️

Skylight @ Maynihan Station ( The docks) this is where a majority of the Big designers showed ( tons of press hung out here)

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection at Skylight This gown was stunning, The lace, the beading, the pearls and Craftmanship was just just so beautiful! I could not get a shot to do it justic❤️

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection @ Skylight the final gown

Seeing shows first hand and being able to see a good verity of shows, from New designers to established designers was such a treat! The Quality of clothing, the craftsmanship and detail was amazing on different levels. Some of the shows weren’t my style but you could appreciate the Craftmanship or Just one piece you could see how you would style it! I love the Venues, each so different and ALL over the city! Exciting to feel the different energy of each show and of course people watch! ( people watching is one of my favorite things! I could hear my mom telling “their story” in my head❤️) Fashion is different to everyone… Quality, design, Trendy, personal flare, affordable , expensive , classy AND at Fashion week you see it All!

Truly felt blessed to have gotten this exsperience and I have to tell you it was better then any of my hopes & dreams! Now that I have done it once and learned so much… I would love to plan really plan really prepare …I ‘ve got the bug and do it again next year! I have a better Idea of what to expect, what to pack , how to plan, what events to do again, what to show up extra early for and what to skip!

Hope you enjoyed the shows through my eyes and looking forward to Post 2 of NYFW…

Do you have a question or want me to share something about NYFW? Leave a comment I am Happy to share my point of view from A newbie❤️ D’Arcy (My Style over 40)

How to wear some of Fall’s Trends right NOW

How to wear some of Fall’s Biggest Trends Right Now

We get it: It’s Hot out! Nobody wants to hear about puffer vests, beanies, and boots in the midst of a late summer heatwave or Indian summer. We can daydream about the cooler season head or be tempted by, the cooler mornings and changing leaves.

Fall is one of My favorite seasons, and All the September magazine issues are out! Full of This year’s Trends, picks, and styling guides…

Here Are Some Tips on wearing some of this season’s trends without suffering in the heat!

Plaid… Plaid clothing can be purchased in anything from a mini skirt to a jacket…Here is a Shirt Dress! Shop a couple of similar pieces Here Here Here

I love wearing a plaid skirt with a tee and style with this SEASON’s HOT choker trend…

This season’s hottest trend. The choker wear with anything for that cool factor

Plaid Skirt Worn with a tank or tee looks Fall and layer with a jacket when it gets cooler.

Denim… Patched denim or distressed Boyfriend or skinny jean paired with a tank or tee layered with a fur vest on a chilly night or shown with a top layered over lace and a pointed heel finishes off the look!

Leopard is always a Fall staple.

Leopard cardigan {here} {similar here} plaid top {similar here} Here Jeans {similar here} booties old {similar here} HERE Arm candy {similar here} HERE,

A plaid cardigan, skinny jeans, and Tee with a cool necklace is the perfect 75-degree day outfit!

Tan… A color Trend

Tan on Tan or Tan with Blush or shown here Tan with black is a fun combo that can be Worn paired with something ruffled and gives you a fall look without the heat!

Hobo Lauren Wallet can act as a clutch as well.

Crisscrossed tee trend…

The cool and comfortable of a tee with a touch of edgy style… I paired with Our BEST selling camo joggers! Perfect transition outfit.

I hope you picked up some tips on How to wear some of Fall’s Trends right NOW, have a wonderful week that doesn’t have you sweating in September. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.