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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy last week of March, can you believe how fast March flew by? I keep telling myself Spring is coming; it is! In the Spirit of Spring, I have a couple of spring photoshoots. I’m looking forward to some fun pieces I can’t wait to wear. With all the great sales lately, I’ve grabbed some fun clothing & accessories I am also excited to share with you. 

Here are two great Spring basics wardrobe pieces. You’ll never get tired of styling, and the best part is that they work in every season.

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Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of
Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of
Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of

Spring Wardrobe Builders

~Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of Wearing~

~ Straight Leg/ slim boot cut Jeans 

~ Gauze Button up

The Jeans are under $69, And the top is under $36

What are wardrobe builders?

Wardrobe builders are staple/ key pieces you purchase that help you build your wardrobe. I like to make a wardrobe, starting with classic pieces that can help you create many different looks. Then, build a cabinet with 80% good fitting, good quality pieces and fill in with the trends. I wrote more about this HERE.

Ways to Wear these two pieces

The White Gauze button-up top

This gauze button-up is just like the Free people one I own♥️ you can’t tell them apart✔️Wear over a bathing suit, with shorts, or throw over a tank tee dress. 🖤 The many ways you can style this versatile piece genuinely are endless.

I own several white Gauze button-ups, one because I always need one, as I wear them on repeat. And two, I wanted to see if you could tell the difference between the Target $25, Peppered in Leopard$36, and Free People $69 versions. Unfortunately, you really couldn’t unless close up and with touching.

The comparison

The Target button-up is the thinnest but not too light, and the stitching isn’t the quality of the Free People, which is to be expected. The Peppered in Leopard button-up is a perfect dupe. The buttons are different, the stitching is good, and the weight is pretty close. I recommend purchasing it for the price if you want to save money. The Free People’s quality is the best, with excellent stitching, buttons, and gauze fabric, just the perfect weight. 

Free People added this Spliced -up Shirtdress Tunic to this year’s Spring lineup, and the fabric is the same Gauze as the button-up. Talk about a cute dress you’ll wear over and over. Cute for concerts and festivals with boots, and so cute for Summer with a cute sandal.

The Straight Leg slim bootcut Jeans

Straight Leg jeans have been a classic style since jeans wear invented. They will always be in style. It’s a classic fit that always looks good. In fashion, styles come and go, but the classic fit never goes far. The type I am wearing above says a slim-fitting flair, but it does fit like straight-leg jeans. 

Ladies…Get your butt into this pair. You won’t be sorry! Judy Blue High Waist Control Top raw hem slim bootcut jeans are slim fitting through the waist, hip, and butt with a slim-fitting flared leg. Made of stretchy denim, it will fit you just right without stretching out too much. The control top helps keep your waist slim, and the wash is GORGEOUS, making these a must-have!

The Jeans Fit

  • Rise 10 3/4″, Inseam: 32″
  • Recommend sizing down one size for that fitted look.
 

Two Basic Wardrobe pieces giving Coastal Grandmother vibes

*Coastal grandmother is a VIBE, not a grandmother thing☺️Want to learn more? Want to learn more? Here’s a fun Coastal Grandmother blog post I did last year that people enjoyed reading. Here’s a REEL you might enjoy, with 1.6 million views.

Giving me all the #coastalgrandma vibes… Think of all the ways you can style these two great basics✔️

 

A few other classic Jeans and White button-ups you might like:

BB Dakota by Steve Madden -Gauze button up a complete match for the Free People Button up

Tyra Cotton Oversized Button-Down Shirt-Get down to the business of statement style in this cotton button-down that makes a fashionable problem of rolling up your sleeves.

Stevie Straight Leg -These jeans are crafted in soft, stretchy denim, making them accessible and comfortable to wear all day. This simple but essential pair can complete any look they are paired with.

Christine High Rise Straight Leg– from cotton with a little bit of stretch, these high-waisted jeans with a straight leg will soon be your comfy favorites.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by to read “Two Spring Basics You’ll Never Get Tired Of.”

Tell me your favorite essential/wardrobe item in the comments below.

 

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

 

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The one item you will WANT and wear on repeat all year long.

The notch blazer- 
A Knit blazer, that is comfortable, soft, fully lined  and a perfect 3rd piece to finish off a look.

From office wear- Casual with jeans and a tee- over a dress- worn with a skirt and really cute with shorts

Exclusive on the SALE $66 normally $100 and comes in 3 colors
Espresso brown/ jade/ Camel 

Fits tts I buy & wear the med and if I want to layer a sweater and a button up I like the large 

Love these blazer that I have 7 colors in the notch blazer 
And 6 colors in the double breasted blazer 

I have a code if you shop Gibsonlook on their web sight to save 15%with code DARCY
If you want to check out the other items I love.. 

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Everyday is a good day to get dressed up…. LOOK Go Everyday is a good day to get dressed up…. LOOK Good, FEEL Good..as the saying goes…

I hope you have day full of Gods love and blessings 🤍

“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”
Song of Solomon 4:7 ESV / 5 

Pearls/getting dressed/over 50 style/ Sunday blessing/ enjoy the day/ looking and feeling good.
The lip color everyone is gonna want 💛💛 A pretty The lip color everyone is gonna want 💛💛

A pretty duo in a  exclusive set on SALE pillow top lipstick and plumper gloss 

I grab this brands  exclusive lip sets every year .. this one has never been part of the sale and it makes a great gift too! 

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Midlife beauty| NSALE | lip combo| lip set| pillow talk
🤍Friday Favorites 🤍 20 Slides full of….⬇️ Things 🤍Friday Favorites 🤍

20 Slides full of….⬇️
Things I am ..
Eating-Creating-Wearing 
Using & loving 

Over 50 

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Outfit inspo- lifestyle- clean beauty- Flowers-recipes- garden- bags,  shoes and shorts
I am 54… What I Wore on a long weekend with my hub I am 54… What I Wore on a long weekend with my hubby in Park City⛰️

7 Travel outfits I created 
you’re going to love. 

From dinner & drinks. To walks & morning coffee, long lunches, relaxing pool days, cocktails & garden tours…

Easy and comfortable, travel well.
Creating Stylish & easy to wear outfits with great wardrobe staples.

Mixing classic pieces with a few on trend pieces is a great way to give your travel looks an updated feel.

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Outfits:
1. Fun with fringe skirt set
2. Workout dress built in bra & shorts
3. Catch of day & white jeans
4. Lace trim Tank & Faux leather Bermuda shorts
5. White linen top & Pants
6. Crochet Cover up 
7. Denim jorts & Button up

Midlife travel outfits | midlife style| chic style| style over 50| couple getaway|
Chic Amazon Finds .. For “It Girl” Style You won Chic Amazon Finds ..
For “It Girl” Style 

You won’t believe how affordable these finds are … you really won’t believe how great the quality is….

Great gift ideas too✔️

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🚨Sale 🚨 Pottery Barn or Walmart? The prices say W 🚨Sale 🚨
Pottery Barn or Walmart?

The prices say Walmart but the design and quality say Pottery Barn..

The cutest pots & planters for your home and garden🏡🪏🪴🫜🧑‍🌾

I wanted all of them but only 1/2 came home with me… well maybe more than that 😉

Striped pots
Scalloped
Clay, wicker etc

Garden pots

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Midlife| gardening | Plant lover | | Walmart|  high quality affordable prices
I just want to have enough time to do the things I I just want to have enough time to do the things I need to do….

And enough time to do the things I want to do….

Who else???

I swear the older I get the faster time flys by!

Who else feels this way?🌸🥰

Home projects, gardening, cooking style, fashion, travel, vintage lover, antiquing, fashion segments, reader, beauty lover, mom, wife, love your life.

#midlifewoman #midlifeawakening #midlifestyle
Forget hot girl summer, it’s garden granny summer Forget hot girl summer, 
it’s garden granny summer…

Give me the simple life… Gardening, fresh flowers and homegrown tomatoes.. 

Who’s with me?

Granny summer/gardening/fresh tomatoes/ home grown flowers and vegetables /utah living/
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Getting ready for a friends Anniversary Party…

Love the look of Tuckernuck but not the price? This great Amazon find has the look and feel! 
I am so impressed with the quality.. I have it in 3 colors✔️ fits tts in a small 

Accessories always finish off the look and feel…It’s the small details that matter

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Quilted bag by Caroline Hill

- Julie Vos & French Kande Jewlery

FAST Manicure you can do in the car💅🏻

Gift idea- Roses Forever 🤍🌹

Great look for Party season, cocktails and  events
⚠️Perfect wedding guest dress NOT in white.. in the colored versions

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Melanoma Cancer Journey
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 12 weeks  after my First (Scar revision treatment) laser treatment round 3 CO2 doing Excel V Laser treatment.

🚨Scar revision 
C02 2 kinds of laser
Deep core - (first 2 treatments)
Or EXcel V - (3rd treatment)
*Excel V - redness & topical
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I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

Melanoma cancer is deadly,  early detection is key, before it can spread to lymph nodes, organs, &  blood. 

If your new here or just seeing this post, I have 6 other parts with all the info and my Journey to date in Feed and stores saved to highlights with more info.

Thank you for all the kind messages, comments and prayers! I appreciate you being apart of my tribe.

Thank you and NOW make your Skin Appointment! 

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What I DIDN’T do to prepare for…Midlife🌸💕 I Didn’t What I DIDN’T do to prepare for…Midlife🌸💕
I Didn’t Worry about it…

Really, why worry about aging… instead YOU can prepare for it!

Knowledge is power, and Midlife now is completely different than how our mothers and grandmothers dealt with it. 

We have more information, conversation, products and help on the topic than generations before.

What you can do to Prepare for Menopause/aging….

-Eat well, 

-Exercise 

-Get outside and get real vitamin D 

- Drink lots of water

-Take supplements that will help the processes

- Ask questions

-Go to a Hormonal Doctor

-Share what works for you with Friends💕

- Get more Protein and Fiber

- Get sleep (it’s hard but figure out what works for you)

💕These are just a few things that can help! (I am not a Doctor) just sharing things I have found that really make a difference.

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More up on the Blog⬆️
—What I’ve worn lately— 17 Looks you’ll wear all —What I’ve worn lately—
17 Looks  you’ll wear all Summer 

Several BEST sellers worn on repeat
-sandals-shorts-tops-dresses-bags 

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The Classic Summer outfit
Button up shirt & shorts 
Sweatshirt over shoulder 
Classic miller sandals, straw hat and bag

Styling satin lace shorts of 50

These little bit sexy shorts paired with denim and styled with cane and leather Mary Jane’s and tote

Classic RL polo dress
And on major sale two color ways 

-Ny ballcap also on sale 
-Miller sandals

Striped v neck top 3/4- affordable find

Front pocket shorts 

Colorful light weight sweater 

Affordable sandals 
Vegan tote

RL ruffle collar reworked button up

Wide leg cuff Spanx pants 
I have a code

Affordable gingham dress
Butter soft sweatshirt 

Designer bag and sandals

Denim shirt 
White jeans 
Tortoiseshell Two buckle slides 
Ball cap

Blazer 
Cashmere sweater
White jeans 

I have a code

Lace America button up
Denim shorts 
Red bathing suit 
Red miller sandals 
Ball cap

Sports dress
I have a code

Affordable shorts dress
And sweater 

Slide sandals

Affordable great quality lace dress

Here’s these shorts again (3 times so far)
 Linen peplum  top 
Straw bag and hat
Platform slides

Linen short set 
$5 lobster tank 
Miller sandals again 4 times now
Straw crochet bag w/ charms

Denim puff sleeve top
Linen slight barrel pant
Designer bag
Ankle shoe

Affordable Short set

Again tortoiseshell 2 buckle sandal 
Again butter soft sweatshirt (I have a code)

Comment shop for links and codes 

Affordable Skirt set 
Green slide sandals
Walmart finds that look and feel like Anthro✔️ I Walmart finds that look and feel like Anthro✔️

I even found very similar styles and items at my last Anthro stop❤️❤️❤️

You’re going to love these finds… Guess what  came home with me??

-Beaded sandals 
-Coastal Sweaters 
-Denim ruffle placemats, runner
-Polo Button ups 
-Scented candles 
-Floral Tumbler 
-Rattan placemats
-Beautiful serving bowl
-Denim Dress with embroidered 
-Tableware

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#walmartfinds #midlifestyle #agelessstyle #over50women
I am all about A Granny Summer… This COCO has bee I am all about A Granny Summer…

This COCO has been gardening what feels like my whole life, my mom loved gardening and her English gardens were beautiful, her tomatoes and herbs always yummy;) she taught me what each flower & veggies types were and how to grow & care for them etc. 

She would teach our boys “how to smell”  not really, but she would walk them around had have them smell each flower and how they smelt differently.. they’re puffing noses were so cute❤️

Gardening has always been apart of my life , every home, it was fun to rebuild and create… Try new things, depending on the land etc. it’s hard work, yet relaxing and so rewarding…. 

Over the years, I taught myself how to seed my flowers and veggies, what I could dry and harvest, how to can, what I liked to bake with, and  what freezes well. 

I would teach our boys, have them help pick apples and berries, take them to garden shops and have them pick favorites and let them plant, they would dig and help pull weeds… 

Gardening isn’t just for Grannies… it’s a hobby or career you can pick up at any age, but I have to say,  I can’t wait to take our NEW Grandson out to the gardens and learn, dig and plant…. He’s only 6 months and we already know he loves nature, and he loves plants.. he’s at peace in nature and loves to touch all the different plants and trees… he  loves the leaves slightly blowing in the breeze…. He’ll just stare, It’s so cute! 

With age, I do enjoy it more, as I enjoy the slower moments and the time gardening takes…

How about you? How do you feel about gardening?🌱🪴🌻🫛🪏🏡🧑‍🌾🫜⛲️

Gardening/ grannie summer/ utah living/ grannie hobby/ Martha Stewart/ outside life / find me in the garden
Coastal Grandmother Style over 50🌊 I don’t know Coastal Grandmother Style over 50🌊

 I don’t know about you… but I’ll never get tired of - Classic Coastal Style …or being sun kissed☀️

No matter what you call it.. Living like Nancy, Coastal Grandmother, East Coast Summer, Nautical Style…. And American Summers are always perfect🐚🇺🇸🌊☀️

It’s  always pretty, fresh, a little romantic, easy, breezy and perfect at any age🌊🤍

This Dress would be cute for Sundays, Brunch, Bridal or baby shower,  and garden party…. Of course vacation🌊
 
What’s your Beach, coastal style? 

Are you Headed out of office soon?

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Thanks to my good friend Gina  @gee_run  for taking my photos 😉🫶🏻

#coastalgrandmother #eastcoastsummer #outofoffice #styleover50
Everybody loves a spritz: Here’s the Perfect one Everybody loves a spritz: 
Here’s the Perfect one to celebrate 250 years America❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🍒🍾

Cheers to America 🥂
Happy 4th of July🇺🇸

Happy 4th of July  Pretty ladies🇺🇸
❤️💙🤍
May God Bless this country and you and your family have a day full of Food, Fun and many blessings .

Thank you to all who have severed this great country 🇺🇸 As our Freedoms arent FREE… they came at a cost 💙🙏🏻

Easy cocktail 1 Astro popsicle and top with Prosecco 🫐🍾 top with a cherry 🍒 

Yum 
Celebrating 250 years/ America land of the free/ champagne spritzer/ Astro pops/
Saturday…I think it was the 4th of July 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🍒🫐 Saturday…I think it was the 4th of July 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🍒🫐

Happy 250 America 

Slide ➡️to see more photos of this historic barn and iconic American flag 🇺🇸

Taking you back to the Country mountains, with a scenic stream, and gorgeous views …

A perfect spot for an American flag sweater photo shoot… 
(I like to think Ralph Lauren would pick this spot too😉)

Have you been to Park City, Utah?  Make sure to stop by this beautiful barn🇺🇸

Want to shop my outfit? 

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Park city| | historic barn| | Flag sweater| white jeans| gigantic flag| 4th of July
Would you believe I threw this together in under Would you believe I threw this together in  under 1 hour….
Here’s a peek at our 4th Bbq table- 

… using a mix of paper goods and real Dishes

🚨the paper goods are Available for  delivery TODAY or pick up

A great way to make paper goods look more intentional ❤️🤍💙 by layering with a few Real dishes & using 
Masion jars for drinking glasses is cute for a bbq
With red white paper straws

Silverware is grab and go  as I slid them in mini brown paper bags and tied with string …

Gold charges to hold paper plates and blue and white vintage china dessert plates to hold mini candy or desserts 

Gold lamps rechargeable

French pitchers filled with hydrangeas and flags 

Cherry napkin holders (vintage) linked similar

Tablecloths- layered the ribbon is wipeable (great for outdoors & kids) layered with a vintage Cherry print table cloth from the 30’s and checkered placemats … add interest and texture.

🫐Tip 1:
use what you have- look around and use things in a different way..

🍒Tip 2:
Having Good table setting basics helps you to create easily by mixing and matching 

🫐Tip 3:
Use Food, Candy you have on hand to help create a theme

🍒Tip 4: To create a theme fast and affordable use paper goods and layer with your regular dishes, chargers or serving pieces

💙For more tips and My list of basic Entertaining pieces, linens, stemware, check out my blog

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