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Posted on September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 by Lisa

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 Pagents! 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 Make up 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 exsperience it together! Pure Joy❤️

I will be sharing our exsperience 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 ( shows 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

Christina 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!

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.

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 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)

Posted on September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by Lisa

How to wear so 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 vest, beanies and boots. In the Midst of a late summer heat wave 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 season’s and All the September magazine issues are out! Full of This year’s Trends, picks and styling guides…

Here’s Some Tips on how you can wear some of this season’s trends with out suffering in the heat!

Plaid… Plaid can be purchased in anything from a mini skirt to a jacket…

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

This seasons Hottest trend.. The choker wear with anything for that cool factor

Plaid skirts worn with a tank or tee looks Fall and add 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 here shown with a top layered over lace and a pointed heel finishes off the look!

Leopard is always a Fall staple

Tans are a hug Fall trend wear with distress jeans or shorts even with the color blush

Plaid cardigan , skinny jeans Tee with cool necklace is 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 gives you a fall look with out the heat!

Criss crossed tee trend…

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

chris cross tee's and camo distress jegging — Chris cross tee’s and camo distress jegging

I hope you picked up some Tips and have a wonderful week that doesn’t have you sweating in September.

D’Arcy

Chic Style

Posted on August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 by Lisa

Market Week Las Vegas

Kut from the Kloth FALL look book... Jeans and plaid shirt have arrived in our shop! — Kut from the Kloth FALL look book… Jeans and plaid shirt have arrived in our shop!

Market Week

One of My favorite Times of the year!
Las Vegas market week…
This is the Time where every Clothing & accessories manufacturer in the industry comes together to fill EVERY convention center in Las Vegas with their Lines from immediate Fall/winter collection to Spring 2017… (Yes I’ll be purchasing Spring 2017 NOW)
It’s Exciting to see ALL the New collection and trends!
The Booths and display are works of ART… The creativity is mind blowing! Inspiration is everywhere!
I Shopped for this Fall last Spring so it’s been arriving in shop already and more everyday until Christmas… So be sure to stop by the SHOP & see what’s arrived from market already!
I am always on the hunt for NEW lines, different merchandise you may not see elsewhere! Staying ahead of trends and watching for that NEXT COOL item! Love keeping our CHIC cliental in things that make you look and feel great!
I’ll be looking for more cool looks and trends to bring back to you NOW and for Spring 2017. Make sure to follow our Instagram chat video for my live chats and what’s happening!

I’ll post some “Be the Buyer” pictures On Our VIP Chic Style Facebook page…so make sure to join in and HELP us shop…
What going to be your favorite Fall trend this year?
What color are you hoping is BIG for Spring 2017?
Is there a brand you want us to carry or look into?
D’Arcy Vandenberg
Chic Style

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Lisa

The perfect denim jacket

The perfect denim jacket!

I get asked this question a lot what’s your favorite denim jacket or what jacket do you use the most?

Kut from the Kloth’s denim jacket in any wash is Perfect!

Here are some of the reasons I am telling You this is the PERFECT denim jacket.

It fits better then any denim jacket I have owned or tried on, it tucks In at the waist just enough to make it NOT boxy. It hits at the perfect spot to wear with anything from a dress to shorts, it’s soft and not to heavy. It’s price point is $79-89 which is a great medium price for great quality. I carry brands I Love and stand by in our shop and this is one I can’t get enough of.

I own a Levi denim jacket and a Miss me denim jacket both I paid too much for and I never wear, either because to heavy or scratchy and because the fit isn’t just right.

A perfect reason EVERYONE should own a great denim jacket…. It’s timeless, it’s a perfect layering piece with lace dresses, pencil skirts, shorts, jeans, slacks and even tunics & leggings. I found I keep one in my Car all year long because you never know when you might need a little jacket and it’s goes with everything .

I have had customers buy cheaper denim jackets and more expensive ones and I get the same response.. I just love my Kut jacket I don’t wear the other ones! Even had a couple of customer’s misplace their favorite Kut jacket and ran to the nearest Target to grab a cheaper one… Thinking it’s just a denim jacket and sure enough they came and bought another Kut jacket because it just wasn’t the same!

If you don’t own a Kut from the Kloth Deenim jacket make it your next purchase! Every wardrobe needs a Great Denim jacket!

Chic style has in shop and online www.chicstyleutah.com

Kut from the Kloth denim jacket in Med wash, I used the Nume wand #25mm , eye liner Teddy by Mac, lip stick miehr by Mac, lip gloss Angel by Mac — Kut from the Kloth denim jacket in Med wash, my hair I used the Nume wand #25mm , my make up I used eye liner Teddy by Mac, lip stick miehr by Mac, lip gloss Angel by Mac

Kut from the Kloth jacket in medium wash!

Kut from the Kloth denim jacket in vintage wash! A photo shoot we did for Celestial Magazine

Kut from the Kloth denim jacket in vintage wash! A photo shoot we did in the spring for celestial magazine, photo by Wren gracyn photography!

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Lisa

My Favorite ways to wear DENIM in the Summer!

Denim is a Staple Item in everyone’s closet….easy to transition into any season! Denim isn’t just in jeans… It’s a great Fabric and in style in everything from jackets, dresses, skirts and shorts. Easy to pair with other favorite pieces in your closet. I have a couple of my favorites and some denim tips to share.

Heres a few of my favorite pieces And a couple of my favorite way to wear denim in the Summer time…Everyone has their go to jeans, here’s mine!

I love Kut from the Kloth and its sister companies STS see through Soul and Edyson. I carry mostly these denim Brands in our shops for several reasons. Their Price point is awesome $59-99, the quality of denim is great, and they have a body style that fits every body type. Kut from the Kloth sizes 0-14 & Edyson 25-31 are a TRUE woman fit, StS is a junior fit 1-13. I love carry products I believe help make a woman feel great!

Tips

Buying Denim buy tight, it stretches with wear…

Washing denim doesn’t need to be washed every wear ( if it’s dirty wash them) The more you wash your jeans the more you break down the fibers and shorten their life. You can always spot-clean stains.

Slow down fading, wash in cold water and inside out.

Avoid Shrinkage, Air dry it yield the least amount of change!

Best way to store jeans is folded in your closet.

Denim is ALWAY’S a smart buy it transition into every season! Just keep it a classic wash and fit!

SUMMER time TIPS

Wear Chambray or a Tencel Jean look for a light weight and easy to wear.

Wear a boyfriend fit Jean or short… They fit looser and can breathe easier.

Pair with Cotton tees or tanks that breathe and a cute Sandal to keep keep the rest of your body cooler!

Here’s a few of My FAVORITE jeans and GO to looks this Summer

My 4 favorite pairs of jeans! Diana skinny in vintage wash ( fits me like a tight straight leg) Diana skinny in white Edyson Sloan in distress Sts skinny boyfriend in dark distress — My 4 favorite pairs of jeans!
Diana skinny in vintage wash ( fits me like a tight straight leg)
Diana skinny in white
Edyson Sloan in distress
Sts skinny boyfriend in dark distress

Edyson Sloan jeans distressed and tight, Kut from the Kloth tank in fire, Tory Burch sandals. Tiffany glasses, atenti floral bag, free people & zenzii jewelry

Diana white jeans, Kut from Kloth tencel button up top, camel strap clog sandals, Michael Kors jewelry, Tiffany glasses and Hermes belt!

Boyfriend cut distress short by Juicy Couture Free people lace and black tank Boots by Steve Madden , free bird Cluch princesses and butch Bangles Alex & ani and Juicy couture Necklace Zenzii — Boyfriend cut distress short by Juicy Couture
Free people lace and black tank
Boots by Steve Madden , free bird
Cluch princesses and butch
Bangles Alex & ani and Juicy couture
Necklace Zenzii

Chambray loose shorts by Jolt Crochet blush top by mystic Prysm Jack Rodger sandals Glasses Tiffany Planner Kate Spade Jewelry Zenzii — Chambray loose shorts by Jolt
Crochet blush top by mystic Prysm
Jack Rodger sandals
Glasses Tiffany
Planner Kate Spade
Jewelry Zenzii

In the mood for some shopping? Here are a few of OUR favorite New arrivals that hit our SALE’s floor at Chic Style.

Chambray & Tencel dress by Kut from the Kloth

The perfect denim shirt and the Best fitting denim Jacket you'll ever own! Jacket is Kut from the Kloth Online and in shop www.chicstyleutah.com — The perfect denim shirt and the Best fitting denim Jacket you’ll ever own!
Jacket is Kut from the Kloth
Online and in shop www.chicstyleutah.com

Posted on June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 by Lisa

My Favorite Candle & our BEST seller

Capri blue's Candle Volcano #6 is Our Favorite candle — Capri blue’s Candle Volcano #6 is Our Favorite candle

In shop Chic Style's display — In shop Chic Style’s display

The jars are so cute.. After your done with candle you can use for many things around house! I planted some succulents in mine!

Who does love a great candle? If you know me or have been a customer at our Boutique. You know I only carry what I love and use! Capri Blue #6 Volcano has been making our Boutique and my home smell delicious for a couple of Years Now! Volcano is a blend of Tropical fruits and sugared citrus and is yummy smelling ALL year long. Comes in a signature 19oz jar in standard color’s of blue or white and seasonal color’s like orange and this new limited edition Auqa watercolor. In winter holiday red & green.. Capri Blue also makes a Mercury glass version that changes for the seasons ( hexagon above ) and this summer a darling wooden lid round version! ( shown in display photo) we do have every style in stock! One of my favorite jars is the frosted mint faceted jar ( shown in our display photo)

Prices are $29.99-65.99 from 19oz to 30oz We carry these lovely candles in stock at our shop. Unfortunately these are to heavy and fragile to have on our website to ship! Candles make for a great gift and add warmth and soft light to your home, Not to mention smelling up a room with a Devine scent! Do your self a favor and come get one soon!

The Jars that Capri blue makes a so beautiful when your done using the candle… Pop out the wax residue ( freeze it it pops right out) put in dish washer….. And use for pens, makeup brushes, fill with candy or do as I did and plant some succulents in them!

Here’s to a great week and a lovely scented home , office ( or boutique) ❤️ D’Arcy

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Lisa

Spring Outfits

Spring Outfits….

Just a little taste of what I have been wearing this Spring!

A normal Spring in Utah is A little Rain and in the 60’s and 70’s Mostly Sunny…. But this year It’s been A lot for Rain and Mostly 50’s and a little 60’s & 70’s with sun… Very little! I am a born and raised California girl so I love Sun shinny days and our ” Seattle” weather in Utah is Killing me! So this Spring isn’t full of dresses and short’s of us…. It’s more like Jeans and a light sweater and more days with Hunter Boots then I would prefer😘

Spring….longer day’s, flowers blooming, green trees & Grass with Birds singing. For a lot of us this always means Spring Cleaning…. For me I have cleared out Closets, drawers, storage area’s… I love starting Spring & Summer with a FRESH closet. I can see what I HAVE and what I want to add to My wardrobe… Owning a clothing Boutique has its perks 😊 Most All my wardrobe come’s from Our shop!

This Spring I added in Some Fun New pieces, A fun little Birdie shirt ( that screams Spring to me), White Jeans, ( I LoVE White Jeans and have a couple pair’s) Olive Cargo shorts, striped dress ( can use as a duster come FALL), this Season’s MUST have strapped clog sandal, floral Tee ( you always need a little Floral for spring) and Concert tee a must Have for Concert season coming up…. I also added in some New Jewelry …Airplane Necklace for our Vacation😉 Some fun colorful earrings 7.99 on our website and in our shop. It’s My favorite shape ( see the yellow ones in the photo below) Light weight and easy to wear, I own almost every color.

Each outfit below is a mix of Old and New with budget friendly and some Not budget friendly pieces. Mixing up your patterns and playing with some color is fun for Spring. Wear what you love and try something New this Spring!

Hope a couple of My Spring Outfits inspire A Outfit for YOU!

Have a Great Week ❤️ D’Arcy

Stripe & Bird Shirt $39.99, Edyson Jeans $89.99 shoes by Poetic Licence , My Favorite Earring Shape $7.99

Floral & stripe tee $34.99, stripped cardigan $64.99, Edyson Jeans$89.99, Hunter Boots

Light off the shoulder sweater(cashmere) $110, lace bra free people $48, white Kut from the Kloth Jeans $84.99, Airplane necklace $7.99, Tory Burch sandals

Kut from the Kloth White Jeans $84.99 & denim shirt$ 74.99,Camel belt by Hermes price upon request, camel strap clog sandal $34.99

Concert tee by Junk food $43.99, Edison jeans $82.99, cross body bag $21.99 Chic StyleBox item

Plaid and lace Dress/ Duster $46.99, Tory Burch Sandals

Neon pink stripe tee ( J Crew) seahorse cardigan $39.99 Olive Shorts by Kut from the Kloth $64.99, pineapple belt $8.99, shoes Steve Madden,jewelry all Kate Spade — Neon pink stripe tee
( J Crew) seahorse cardigan $39.99 Olive Shorts by Kut from the Kloth $64.99, pineapple belt $8.99, shoes Steve Madden,jewelry all Kate Spade

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Lisa

Mother’s Day

A little peek into My Mother’s Day! The real Day not the Instagram or Facebook how people view your day… Day

Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day has a different meaning to everyone…..
Some like to share it with all the family….( mom’s, nana’s auntie’s etc)
Some like to be lazy and not get Out of their pj’s…
Some like to get all dressed up and go to Brunch….
Some just like to be remembered….

As for Me ,Mother’s Day I would love to do all of the above but of course that’s not possible!
We don’t live near our family, so it’s just the 4 of us! I never have big expectations for Mother’s Day as they never seem to be what I would picture in my head! ( 1 Mother’s Day I was electrocuted 😁) I am a Mother of boy’s and I try to teach them to be loving , caring and thoughtful…. They’re good boys… But Thinking of me isn’t always on the top of they’re list ( we’ve had long chats over this!) so being truly honest here…. I don’t have big expectations!
( nor do I think I need too, a what can I do for you today mom? Would be awesome)

This year is been a crazy couple of weeks and I just wanted a day in my Pj’s relaxing, a good breakfast

( would have loved a stack of something sweet😍 but not possible on Whole30) scrolling through Instagram and watching hallmark channel and HGTV!
My day started off the way I was hoping…. Except the 6 am enteral alarm clock!
Hubby Made a perfect whole30 breakfast, and we laid in bed watching Joel Olsteen and scrolling Instagram until my boys got up around 10…. No Happy Mother’s Day ( oh 1 kid was at sleep over so hubby ran and got him)
First thing out of my oldest Mouth is what are we doing today…. We’re not gonna just stay home and do nothing are we!!!! Still no Happy Mother’s Day
My Hubby and youngest came home with a card and flower ( which I know was purchase that morning) and we are doing something today right? I really should have said did you guys plan something but I didn’t….I went back to doing what I wanted to do which was lounging around!
Around 1 my hubby asked” what do you want to do?” I stated the above and said but our kids would love to do something!….. He said well it’s up to you!
So…. Because I am a MoM…. As most of us are, that put our kids wants before ours…. I said ok let’s go to Movies and dinner….not to see Mother’s Day as I would have picked but to see Captain America because of course I am a MOM of boys❤️
The movie was great and our Dinner at Twigs was awesome, we even squeezed in some shopping…my day didn’t go as planned but I spent it with The ones I love Most!
Let’s face it any time we get to spend the day with no phones and your boys attention is the Best gift you can get❤️
Most of us Mom’s don’t have have the perfect day or the perfect family but in each day I hope we can teach and learn lessons to be the best person we can be!
I hope your Mother’s Day turned out to be what you had planned or even better then the plans in your head❤️
Have a Beautiful week, D’Arcy

Breakfast in bed made by the hubby whole30

My outfit for the day…. It’s chilly and rainy here in Utah!

Another shot of my Quick Mother’s Day outfit… Dazzling sweater, Edison jeans, fedora and New balance tennis shoes!

My Boy’s❤️ The love’s of my lives! Hudson 19 and Hampton 13 ( remember I am 5’9 1/2 ) they grow so fast

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Lisa

Valentino…dreamy shoes

I have had these babies on my WISH list for a good year or so.... — I have had these babies on my WISH list for a good year or so….

Life is SHORT… SO BUY the shoes!!!! This is such a great saying and I finally pulled the trigger… I am a firm believer in good shoes, quality and I love a label!

But…. When spending a lot of money I always suggest staying with a classic… While Valentino is always a classic… This studded shoe may not be the right choice!! But I just love it!!

I have just loved it for over a year…. Have been saving and thought if I still love this baby when I have saved my pennies I am going to pull the trigger…

Bang… I ordered these pretty babies!!!!

They may not be a classic with the studs but the basic shoe design is a classic and I will wear these with pride! Not to mention how many basic outfits they will make stunning outfits!!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Lisa

Dressed jeans

: Kut from the Kloth

One of my favorite jeans!

One of my favorite jeans!

a huge Spring 2014 trend… Distressed jeans are showing up everywhere and on every cut of jeans!

In my eyes you can’t go wrong with distressed jeans!. They look cute with everything from romantic to classic blazer and loafers. Give’s a little edge to a classic look!

I love with a sweet cardigan and lace top, a rocker tee and leather jacket or a blazer and classic white tee…. The possibilities are endless!

Grab one of this years hottest looks @ chic style… We have lots of styles to choose from!

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