Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

The Prettiest Spring Dresses Under $100

Easter is just one week away, friends! So I thought I’d round up the prettiest Easter dresses under $100 Truth be told, these dresses would be just as lovely for Mother’s Day, too.  I’m loving all of the florals and pretty pastels for spring. And these Easter dresses under $100 are all such great buys!  The Prettiest Easter Dresses Under $100 Peach Blossom V-Neck Dress This Chicwish dress comes in under $60 and has a gorgeous open back! While it’s a wonderful ... View the Post

March Reader Favorites

It's a Double Post week! Since it's just getting to be spring for many of you, I thought I'd round up some of YOUR favorites for the month of March! I can track and see what has been some of the most-shopped picks I've featured on the blog and on my IG, and by far these were your faves! Check them out below and let me know if I missed any. This Amazon maxi dress is one of your favorite pieces this month and it's easy to see why! It comes in 20 print and color options and is ... View the Post

How to Curate a Luxury Mother’s Day Gift Basket

This post has been sponsored by PAPYRUS® Recycled Paper Greetings. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate mom this year that’s beyond flowers and a generic gift, consider putting together a luxury Mother’s Day gift basket! I love the idea of celebrating mom with items that she’ll love and will make her feel extra special—things that are luxurious, spoil her, and all play nicely together as part of a luxe Mother’s Day gift basket. It doesn’t have ... View the Post

An Honest Chicwish Review

Curious about Chicwish but nervous about pulling the trigger? Been there! That’s why I decided to put together this honest Chicwish review for you today. Chicwish is a very trendy site with sooooooo much cute stuff at great prices. I had been eyeing Chicwish for awhile, but struggled to find an honest review where the blogger wasn’t working with the brand. It’s also been one of the questions readers have asked me about, so I thought it was time to share a Chicwish review and my honest ... View the Post

Letting Go of The Fear of Color

When I was in high school, I hated color. My mom (who always knows best) would try to show me beautiful bright things that would make me cringe. Cheery yellows, bright cerulean, poppy pink and, of course, red. I would always shrink away and pick something grey or pastel instead.  She was right, of course, as she’s always had an innate fashion sense. As for me? I just wanted to fit in.  The idea of standing out in such a way—in a bright bold, head-turning color—made ... View the Post

5 Ways to Wear Black Joggers

This winter was the longest AZ has ever had. And thus, began my quest for the perfect pair of black joggers. Yes, I’m calling it a quest considering the fact that I ordered FIVE different pairs before finding the right ones!  But, I finally found them and they were so worth the wait. Black joggers are so versatile, it’s essential to have a great pair you love! There are so many ways to wear black joggers that I consider them a wardrobe staple no matter where you ... View the Post

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