Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg

Seeing Dots…Polka dots Spring transition outfit & wardrobe Tip’s

Happy Monday Beautiful’s! Hope your weekend was great and your ready for a great new week! It’s a Beautiful day out Today in Utah and we’re starting to feel a little like Spring! YAY! If your like me your ready because we’ve had one heck of a Winter! 

I wanted to share with you a Fun Spring transition outfit and Some Tips on Why I have these items in my wardrobe! I am using some pieces from Fall (my top and shoes) with some fun New Spring Items (this super skirt & denim jacket) 

Top :Mine is Sold out find one similar here or Here, Shoes: similar here and on SALE,

Polka dot skirt from Chic Style here, Denim Jacket: here, Necklace: similar here & here I Found my Necklace at a street market in NYC (One of My favorite things to collect while on Vacation is a piece of Jewelry made by a local artist) I wanted to give you a Faux and a real option!

 

The transition from Winter to Spring can be hard! 1 because we so badly want the temps to be warmer & We want to wear the Spring/ Summer clothes but the temps don’t always allow us! 2 We don’t always have the budget to go buy all NEW clothes!  Here is a great way to solve Both! By Mixing things you already own with a new Spring item or two you can dress like its  spring but have the choice to layer up when it’s cooler! Here is how and why I choose these items for My wardrobe!

Skirt:I love the classic and playful lines of the fluted pencil Skirt! Who doesn’t love Polka dot’s? This is a great Basic & versatile piece to add to your wardrobe that you can own for years! Steal at $39.99 

Denim jacket:If you’ve been following me over the years on Facebook or My New personal instagram you know how much I swear by owning a good fitting Denim jacket! It’s a Basic staple item every lady should own! If you can afford I suggest owning a darker & regular weight and a lighter & lighter weight one! My Favorite is the Kut from the Kloth  it fit’s well, is a little tapered not to boxy and a good moderate price point.  This essential piece works with ALL most every outfit you could create! From a lace dress or Skirt to dress pants an jeans. It can tone down a outfit or edge one up! It’s a must have for Spring & Summer Chilly nights. I keep one in my car and I always travel with one. A denim Jacket travel’s well because it can be rolled up small or is a  light enough weight to wear on a chilly plane. If you don’t have one make it a priority piece on your shopping list! You’ll thank me later:) 

Faux Leather top: My top I have owned for a couple of years now and it never gets old! I suggest owning a cool Black Leather top!  Long sleeve or short it really doesn’t matter you’ll get a lot of use out of it as you can wear Year round! Tip buy one that is thin and doesn’t have to much fabric so you can wear alone or layered. Leather adds a “Cool” factor or edge but can also be”Classic” depending on what you pair it with!

Open toed Booties: Mine are Vince Camuto I purchased at Nordstrom a couple of years ago! I really feel its worth it to buy good shoes. They last a longer and are truly more comfortable. This Booty style I personally feel is a classic more then trendy plus very versatile.  Can be worn with jeans, skirts and dresses so in my eyes a good investment! The pair I linked you too are even on SALE! 

Hope you enjoyed My Spring Transition outfit and Helpful tips!

Enjoy your week! OX D’Arcy

Mikrose clothing

April 14th, Fox13 The Place, Fashion segment partnering with Mikarose to dress the host’s Brook & Brittney for Spring!

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!)

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

 

 

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

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

 

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

15 Top Spring Trends

15 Spring Trends for 2017
Boyfriend jeans, Shark bite jeans, 1 shoulder tops, off the shoulder, lace up & stripe tops, Ruffle sleeve top, wedge, pendant necklaces, statement earrings, over sized bags, romantic Fabrics,  soft colors, Slogan tee’s and Rompers are my 15 TOP Spring items to be shopping for this Spring.

All These items are hitting shops and magazines as Market season is coming to an end and Spring is coming upon us. I am excited for a lot of these trends, as there easy to wear at every age and for every body type. It’s always fun to add NEW to your wardrobe and dress up some items you already own.

So with that said it’s getting time to clean out our closets, store our winter items and  save items that can transition into Spring. (A post on what items transition well next Thursday)

For Tips on how to wear, what to buy and outfit tips & inspirations. I am starting a Saturday Style segment…This Saturday February 25th ,2017 until April. Every Saturday I will post Ways I am incorporating these fun Spring Trends into my wardrobe and Tips on how you can wear, how to style and make work for every age. I hope you will follow along and find inspiration in my Spring pick’s.

Hope you’ll check back Saturday until then Happy Thursday,

OX, D’Arcy

 

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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