Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

How to Wear Mustard Yellow + Some Styling Ideas

If you're looking for ideas on how to wear mustard yellow, you've come to the right place! I got this mustard yellow blouse + olive green skirt in my latest trunk from Trunk Club (seen in this haul here) and this outfit has been on repeat! If you're trying to figure out how to wear mustard yellow, chances are you're looking for advice that goes beyond white or black. And I don't blame you! Yes, mustard yellow pairs beautifully with something like white, cream or black. But, you can have ... View the Post

What to Wear for Family Pictures Outside | Our 2018 Holiday Card

Loads of makeup, fussy kids, everyone dolled up and a rush out the door. It must be time to get gussied up for those family pictures! At least that’s what the chaos looks like in my house!  Last year, I could barely be bothered; I was exhausted with a newborn so we opted for these family Christmas PJs photos for our holiday card. So this year, it was time to take it up a notch and get dressed up and do the damn thing!  We’ve done a lot of our Christmas family photo sessions at home and, ... View the Post

The Ultimate Toddler Christmas Gift List + Exclusive Shopping Tips!

This post is sponsored by T.J.Maxx. All opinions expressed are my own. Shopping for the kids is easy and hard at the same time. On the one hand, you can literally get them just about anything at this age and they’ll be happy. On the other hand, I don’t want to get them just anything. I want to get them things that are thoughtful and serve a purpose.  If you’ve ever gone to the store and stared down the aisle completely overwhelmed by choices, this toddler Christmas gift list is for you. ... View the Post

The Best Nordstrom Black Friday Beauty & Holiday Sets

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today, I'm rounding up the best Nordstrom Black Friday beauty deals and holiday sets! I know a lot of people think of Sephora and Ulta when it comes to Black Friday beauty deals, but Nordstrom always has some lovely gift sets that are of great value, too! And I never miss an opp to build up even more rewards. Here's a peek at what I'm eyeing from the best Nordstrom Black Friday beauty deals. Scroll to the bottom as I'm including a few others from ... View the Post

The Best House Slippers: How I Stay Cozy All Winter Long

This post is sponsored by Isotoner but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. A pair of great slippers—to me—is everything. I have solid hardwood floors that are lovely but man, they can really make your feet ache! So I’ve been on the hunt for the best house slippers for a really long time. And come winter, they’re something I literally live in! My feet are always freezing unless they’re bundled up.  I also work from home, which means I’m looking for cute and comfy styles that ... View the Post

Inside My October Trunk Club Haul

Hey, friends! I'm finally sharing my October Trunk Club haul and--good news--nearly everything here is on sale! If you haven't heard of Trunk Club for Women before read this post first!  I've been using Trunk Club for Women for a few years now and love to work with a personal stylist to freshen up my wardrobe. It's a great way to get a few unexpected pieces that I may not have picked for myself in-store or online! For my October Trunk Club haul, I asked for skirts and jeans galore. I ended ... View the Post

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