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8 must have Spring items! Watch my Fashion segment Today on @Fox13

leather Jacket sold out, white tee sold out similar here, Skirt here, flowers here, wedges here

8 Must have Spring items, Every woman needs to have in her Spring wardrobe! I added a couple of choices so my Shopping list is 13 items 1.| Blessed Tee 2.| HAPPY tee 3.| Chambray Skirt 4.|Utah Tee 5.|Sunset Tee 6.|Statement earrings 7.| Wedge 8.| Wedge 9. Ark Bag 10.|Ciara round bag 11.|Sunglasses 12.|Denim jacket 13.|White Jeans 8 Must have Spring Items, every woman needs to have in her Spring wardrobe! Great wardrobe builders and basics to dress up items you might all ready have in your closet. I love pieces that are on trend but aren’t really “trendy” by this I mean you can add any of these pieces to your wardrobe and have them to pull out for seasons to come. Classic white jeans, a denim jacket that is a perfect layering piece, a neutral bag in a fun shape, a basic chambray shirt, you really can’t go wrong! Add a fun bag & a statement earring to your closet favorites and it give your whole outfit the look of being all new! All 8 of these piece help build your wardrobe and give it a touch of Spring.
–Denim Skirt= Really this flattering skirt is chambray, soft and a flattering length that you can dress up or wear with tee shirt and flip flops. A great wardrobe staple piece. This company specializes in sizes 0-22 with on trend and great quality pieces. Standards and Practices, is one of my New favorite shopping sites.
–Graphic tees =Everyone loves a tee shirt and cute Graphic’s, sayings and state speciality tee’s are a big trend this spring! (This cute local Utah company) My Humble Threads makes the cutest specialty tee’s unique, soft and so cute! Get an extra 15% off with my code HEROES I love to support woman owned local companies, go check this one out! Items for babies to adults.
– Spring bags = You’ll love these bags and are seeing with every Spring outfit look… There On my Hottest trends ALERT, The Ciara round bag and the Ark Bag. Perfect for lunch or the beach you’ll use these bags every Spring and Summer! A great Straw or bamboo bag will always be in style! On sale Now at The Bagtique
–Statement earrings =bright and colorful to dress up any outfit, light weight and right on trend at an affordable price. On SALE now for $15 at The Bagtique
– Sunglasses =A great new pair of Sunglasses that go with everything and come in several colors Here
–White jeans =People get nervous about white jeans but they really do go with everything and look great on every shape. I personally think everyone should grab a pair!
– Denim jacket =Perfect for layering and a great basic! Kut from the Kloth is my favorite, as I have stated before here and here for more styling options. It’s fit is so flattering and tapers in at the waist for a slimming effect.
–Wedge sandal =easy to wear elongates the leg and looks great with jeans to skirts! It’s a must have trend again this year. I can stand in these all day long, so comfortable!

I will be talking more about these 8 must have Spring piece today on Fox13 The Place! Heres the link to view the show.

I hope you enjoyed my picks! Let me know if you grabbed any of the pieces or if you have a stying question! Ox, D’Arcy

All opinions are my own, I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in and this may contain affiliate links. Thank you for taking the time to read and for your support.

Let’s talk 40’s….Woman in our 40’s..Ready? It’s getting real!

Outfit details: Off the shoulder top on sale here, embroidered Jeans, Sandals sold out similar here, trench coat Similar here, sunglasses here, handbag sold out similar here

Ok, let’s get real…. You know I am 46 and age hasn’t really never mattered to me. My best friend Danielle is 10 days older then I am (yes..I enjoy saying that! hehe) We have enjoyed many of our Birthday’s together…. Sweet 16, our right to vote 18, Our mom’s taking us to gamble at 21 and with each one she was a little terrified of whats was to come. She really didn’t want to turn 25 (no real reason why?) Our 30th birthday I think was her hardest (my mom said that was her hardest too) I never had a thought of our age at any year and would just giggle at her and told her “we never look our age.. it’s all good” Did you have a birthday you dreaded? Then comes then one most people dread 40…Do you know our 40th Birthday she didn’t even flinch or say one comment about turning 40…Could it have been, we finally really get comfortable about who we are at 40?

I have enjoyed every age, each has it’s plus and minus. I remember my mom saying back when I was a teenager ” I loved being a teenager but you couldn’t pay me to go back!” At that time I thought why? you loved it, it’s such a fun time and carefree…. ( it’s different being a teenager now!) Now, as I am raising young adults, I get what she was saying. I also had great teenage years and I would not go back either. I have truly embraced every age and all the lessons and joy! BUT… and there is a BIG BUT…40’s has some of the Biggest changes…some good, some challenging and some funny if you can laugh at yourself!

After 40, some funny things that happen to you that doesn’t always get talked about. Some things are kind of funny ( like the arm reach out with the menu, that we teased our parents about!) My eye’s just started having issues this year. After 46 years of 20/20 vision my mom said “D’Arcy Michelle are you wearing readers?” yup, yup I am! Cute ones here🙂 for $6.99

At 40 I noticed I was gaining weight (I was lucky and never really had a weight issue, yes everyone always wants to lose 5-10 lbs in the Summer!) but really never anything more then that. At 40 I really was struggling and my Ob Gyn Dr. said I was fine and all my blood work was fine…but I didn’t feel fine? It wasn’t until I turned 43 that I knew I wasn’t fine and searched out a solution to help me! It was having my Hormones done by a hormone specialist, let me tell you it was life changing! ( I have talked more about this in prior post Here) our hormones change at different times for each individual but most of us notice a difference in our weight, hair, skin and tiredness starting at 40. Once my hormones were regulated I felt like my old self. Hormone changes is something more woman need to share with each other and know it’s ok to talk about! It’s 2018 we can share what’s going on with our bodies at any age!

After 40 our hair thins out, yet we get more on our FACE! What…. Nobody tell’s you you’ll need these…Unless you have a make-up artist sister! “Please someone, when I can’t see any more.. pluck the hair out of my mole!” This has become a joke with a few of my girlfriends!

Skin changes not just the tightness of our skin, or the creepiness but the dryness! In the last year my skin is so dry and I can’t seem to get enough moisturizer on my face & neck. (some night’s all slather on Vaseline!) For other’s it can be the on set of adult acne, REALLY? Didn’t we already go through that as teenagers? Here is a product my girlfriends with this issue are loving! I found these couple product’s really do help with dryness Here and Here. Also drinking a ton of water helps and I have been adding this to mine, but you do really have to have a morning and night beauty routine. No more going to bed with out washing your face. I love this product to remove make up!

Our kids are older ( depending on when you had them) Which gives us freedom and our lives back with our hubby’s…. But sadly there is no more Santa clause or egg hunts! This was our first year Santa didn’t come and our first Easter without having an egg hunt. Heartbreaking “No more little’s” Don’t get me wrong as sad as that sounds… I loved those day’s and will cherish the memories…but getting to actually lay on a lounger and drink a cocktail next to my husband by the pool is quite relaxing, not having to be in the water all day and hear “mommy look at me, watch me!” and turn into a wrinkled prune:) We’ll miss those day’s without “Littles” for the brief time before our children start to have children and we get to play with those darling grand babies….it could be a short window of time for some, so take joy in that time you get to have a little time for yourself and your spouse. See 40’s isn’t that bad!

40’s can bring your periods back like when you were a teenager!! Lucky they have a procedure called an ablation. Which makes it so you won’t ever have another period without effecting your hormones. I have had several girlfriends go this route and love it! “Couldn’t do that as a teenager!”

Sleeping changes in our 40’s and a lot of it has to do with our hormones…. Progesterone help’s us sleep and we started losing it in our 30’s…. If you have issues have them check that, before reaching for sleeping aids! (once my hormones were regulated…I started sleeping like a teenager again!)

Sex…Yes I said it! Sex can be the best you’ve ever had! See 40’s has some plus’s! I won’t go into detail…but this I am guessing has a big part to do with being comfortable in your own skin…you know who you are at 40….I am sure you can take where I am going with this from here:) wink!

Life over 40….I personally feel you know who you are in your 40’s and you can be in “your own skin” Nobody to impress, your career is on it’s way, your family is established, hopefully your marriage is strong and you’ve established your true friends and support system and if your really lucky your parents are still around and healthy to enjoy them too. Let’s face it as we age they do too.

Life will always have up’s and downs, twist and turns but really age is just a number…embrace it & laugh as you go….Just make sure to look Chic at every age:) WINK:) OX, D’Arcy

Are you experiencing something you didn’t know you would or think we should talk about? Comment below let’s help each other out:)

All opinions are my own, I am not a Doctor so please seek advice from a physician. I only promote brands that I truly love and believe in and this may contain affiliate links. Thank you for taking the time to read and for your support.

My pick’s from Shopbop’s Spring Sale

One of My favorite time’s of the year SPRING…. And what a better way then to kick it off

with Shopbop’s Spring sale…..Here’s what’s in MY cart….

Who doesn’t love a SALE? 20% off total order or if you spend over $500 you get 25% off USE code EVENT18 Here is just a few of my favorite Spring & Summer items that are in my cart. There is so many cute items this season it was hard for me to pick just 20!

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I hope you enjoyed my picks and have fun checking out Shopbop. Hurry it’s only a 3 day SALE. I love if you have Amazon prime you get FREE shipping too. Happy Shopping and please let me know your pick’s by commenting below!

Do you have any styling questions for me leave a comment below and i’ll get answered in My Dear-D’Arcy Question and answer series! OX, D’Arcy

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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.

4 International Woman’s Day outfits and information

4 International Woman’s Day outfits using slogan tee’s

International Woman’s Day is TODAY and I wanted to show you a couple Fun way’s to wear all the cute Slogan tee’s in support of Woman supporting woman! We all wear tee shirt ‘s and jean’s but I wanted to share some fun way’s to dress that up a bit.

Reminder to tune into Fox13 The Place at 1:00 today to view my Fashion segment on this fun topic!

Outfit

Tee from Old Navy, Sweater freeloader, Jeans Kut from the Kut

Tee old navy, Jeans Kut from the Kloth, Bag Cult Gaia, belt Gucci, denim jacket Kut from the Kloth, scarf Target, earrings Victor and Marc

outfit

Be the good tee by My sister’s tee, jeans kut from the kloth, sweater Target sold out, Shoes converse

Have you noticed your social media feed, office, or local coffee shop filling up with women dressed in red today – International Women’s Day. A movement encouraging women to wear red to show their solidarity with the movement “The day without woman” normally International woman’s day is represented with color’s of White, green & purple. But red is taken over to call attention to what it would be like without woman for one day. Read more here.

International Women’s Day is a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – from the political to the social – while calling for gender equality. It has been observed since the early 1900s and is now recognized each year on March 8.

It is not affiliated with any one group, but brings together governments, women’s organizations, corporations and charities. The day is marked around the world with arts performances, talks, rallies, networking events, conferences and marches.

“A strong call to #PressforProgress. A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive.” Read more Here

Trending Hash tags

#metoo =The hashtag is in support of all women who have been sexually harassed by someone.

#timesup =Legal Defense Fund provides subsidized legal support to those who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace. TIME’S UP.

#pressforprogress = A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive in the work place.

#adaywithoutawoman =The goal is to highlight the economic power and significance that women have in the US and global economies, while calling attention to the economic injustices women and gender nonconforming people continue to face. We play an indispensable role in the daily functions of life in all of society, through paid & unpaid, seen & unseen labor.

#BeBoldForChange = IWD campaign theme to rally for equal pay, created by the USA woman’s hockey team.

To help make a difference it’s great to support Woman owned business and purchase products that give back to the cause. Slogan tee’s, Mugs and Journal’s are just a few of the items I have been seeing. Here’s a few of my favorite’s

Brunette The Label

Cutest tee’s and mugs

10 products to support Woman’s day

One of my favorite quotes to celebrate woman….

“A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until she’s in hot water!” Eleanor Roosevelt

20+ Powerful Quotes to celebrate woman Here

Take time today to thank the woman in your life and maybe grab some lunch to celebrate “girl power” with a girlfriend. I am excited to say I will be spending the day with one of my long time girlfriend’s Meagan and we have some fun things in store after my tv segment Lunch, a Fashion show at Anthropologie and a night in Salt lake city.

It’s so important to have good girlfriends they make a great support team and even more important to spend some girl time with them…A little time away from your your family I believe makes you a better mom and wife. A little time for yourself is a much needed little break and what better way then with a good girlfriend!

So I hope you take sometime out for yourself today (even if it’s a bath)! OX, D’Arcy

Did you catch My Fashion segment on Fox13 The Place?

Click on link below to view

International Woman’s day Fashion Segment

Winter boots trending & a Sneak Peek at Winter 2019

Sorel Winter collection 2019, Joanie Lace in Black Sea

Woman’s Shellista mid II, Split Rock brown & Dove Grey

Slim pack Riding Tall II, Black Kettle

North Face Woman’s ThermoBall Utility Mid rise boot, in Tnf Black & Deep Garnet Red

Cozy Joan, in Nori olive green, mid snow boot by Sorel

Sorel, Winter Fancy lace II, in Black Kettle

Sorel Kids Winter boot collection for 2019

Happy Tuesday Beautiful’s,

Looks like we’re finally getting Winter in Utah! Just in time for me to share with you Winter boot’s that are trending for 2018 and a sneak peek at a couple of 2019’s trends.

I was lucky enough to work with Diamond Peak Mountain Sports in Eden to bring you this fun collection of 2018-2019 Winter snow boots by Sorel and The North Face. I love supporting local and small business they always have fun and unique items you won’t alway’s find at big box stores. The customer service and attention to detail at this fun Sport shop is amazing and is just one of the reasons this little shop is celebrating 25 years in business.

Winter snow boots have come along way over the years, not just functionable they’re fashionable too. Waterproof, lined to keep your feet warm but have style you can wear with any street outfit. Above you will find some of my favorite picks from 2018 and a couple from the 2019 collection. Getting a peek at 2019 collection is a special treat as these are not in stores yet these are samples of what the shops are getting to see and order for their next Winter season.

Can I tell you I am loving the Joanie lace, A wedge snow boot perfect for a snowy night on the town! Who would every think this was a Sorel snow boot? I love the fashion and Functionality of this cute little boot. (I’ll be pre-ordering a pair!)

Every little girl will want the Shades of pink mini Joan of arch Sorel boot coming out next winter. I predict this little number will sell out fast when it hits the sales floor.

The Cozy Joan, Winter Fancy Lace, Woman’s Shellista and Thermoball are all a great mid Ankle snow boot perfect for after skiing, walking around in snowy weather yet can be perfect with jeans and a sweater on a chilly day. Waterproof and cozy warm you’re feet will love you. Gone are the days of Chunky unfashionable not to mention ugly Snow boots. (1989 white snow cats by Sorel comes to mind) I know I am showing my age.

The Slimpack Riding Tall II Sorel boot is one of my favorite boots in Sorel’s line. Simple yet sleek! At first you don’t even realize this is a snow boot. It looks just like a chic riding boot! Slim & tall with cute 2 buckle back detail, this functional boot can be worn all winter long with any street outfit, yet can be dressed up for a date night out in the cold! Waterproof so it’s perfect for rain and sleet, this stylish boot isn’t just for the snow.

All of the 2018 boots are available at Diamond Peak NOW and 2019 are available for pre-order Click on link or call (801) 745-0101 ask for Lori she’ll help you out.

Today On Fox13 The place, I will be sharing more about these boots so make sure to watch at 1:00 mnt. time. I will share the link later today in case you miss it!

Winter boot Segment on Fox13 The Place

Have a wonderful snowy day! OX, D’Arcy

In partnership with Diamond peak all purchases and 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

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.

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