Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Under $100

Nordstrom Slouchy Faux Leather Tote Moms need big bags. We carry A LOT of stuff. So a cute big bag is always a win. This slouchy faux leather tote is under $60 and super cute. Get it here.  Make Up Forever Artists Palette You can pretty much never go wrong with a pretty makeup palette as a gift, and this Make Up Forever Palette is sure to please. This limited-edition gold palette comes with 18 earth-tone shades in a variety of finishes. Get it here.  Melissa Harmonic III Bow Flip Flop Bow flip ... View the Post

The Prettiest Spring Beauty Trends 

Do you shake up your beauty routine when the seasons change? I sure do. While I don’t think it’s reasonable to follow every beauty trend out there (or buy a ton of new stuff just for each season!) it’s a great time for a beauty refresh. Here, I’m sharing the prettiest spring beauty trends and my current favorite products to get these looks! The Prettiest Spring Beauty Trends Pretty Pink Lips I’m a sucker for a pretty pink pout in the spring, I just think it’s so lovely and feminine! My ... View the Post

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her

{Bralette//Perfume//Sunnies//Umbrella//Candle//Sprocket//Bracelet//Mug//Lipgloss//Cards} Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her This Valentine's Day treat yourself, your mom, your bestie, your sister (or send this list to him!) with one of these Valentine's Day gift ideas for her. I'm especially crushing on this flamingo umbrella, because who doesn't need a cute flamingo umbrella?! That mini HP Sprocket photo printer, which prints out 2x3 pics from your phone so you can instantly see those ... View the Post

How to Grow Your Hair Faster + Sassoon Salon Giveaway

Patience isn't my strong suit. And if you're trying to grow your hair out, it's probably not your strong suit either. We all want to know how to grow your hair faster, because if you're after long, lustrous locks you probably want them right now! I spoke with the Pros over at Sassoon Salon who shared some great tips on how to grow your hair faster. What's more, they're giving away a free cut and color makeover to ONE lucky reader! (Check here to see if there is a Sassoon Salon near you). Read ... View the Post

2016 Best in Beauty

Tart Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette The colors on this Tart Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette are drop dead gorgeous! The "In Bloom" eyeshadow palette is just as gorgeous and has a few shimmery shades. But I've been finding myself gravitating more and more toward matte eyeshadows for use on a daily basis. This palette has all the neutral colors a girl could one to create plenty of daytime and evening looks, too. It's richly pigmented and I haven't had any problems with fallout so ... View the Post

2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts

*Click Here for my 2017 Best Beauty Gifts* It's that time of year, friends...time to start lusting after all those holiday gift guides! This beauty holiday gift guide includes some of my personal favorite products + some I'm lusting after. If you need more ideas than this, check out my holiday gift shop here. 2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts Total Matte Smoky Glow Palette for Eyes & Brows A great chocolate makeup palette is such an essential, and I'm loving the colors of this ... View the Post

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