wow, sorry it’s been so long since the last post…between spring break and the shopping frenzy created by recent press and our sale, there just haven’t been enough hours in the day! I am way behind on my blog posting, but have so much to share with you!

Just two days at Disneyland over break, and I was rejuvenated with a zillion new design ideas…who’d-a-thunk one could pull so much inspiration from the 1950’s ride “It’s a small world!” As Southern Cal natives, we had never spent the night at The Disneyland Hotel before now…less than an hour from the park, it never seemed to make much sense. Boy was I wrong! We had the best time, partly because our kids are now 7 and understand the concept of waiting in lines….but also because we didn’t feel pressured to see it all in one day! We took the monorail back to the hotel, ate a nice dinner (with wine! no booze in the park) and then relaxed in bed to watch the fireworks out our hotel window! I highly recommend a two night stay so you can soak in all the sites and really enjoy the happiest place on earth.

Jeans and a cotton top, a fashion staple in the closets of SoCal women. How do you pull off this easy, comfortable look in any situation? Add some bling of course! Forget images of Mr. T and fifty pounds of gold.

Flip flops that sparkle in the sun and show off your pedicure; belt buckles that pack a punch and bracelets gleaming with colorful gems all spice up the otherwise ordinary. I adore my UCLA belt buckle that proves Bruins can bling!

Now we’re talking, that’s the endless summer look that glides effortlessly from a day at the beach to an evening of cocktails with friends.

Full time mom, Darcy at darcysblues@mac.com, whips up these fabulous creations in her spare time. Catch her at a shopping party or email to get some for yourself.