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What to Wear to an Arizona Wedding: Your Ultimate Style Guide

I've been asked to write a post on what to wear to an Arizona wedding for quite some time now. And, it makes sense why there may be some confusion. A fall wedding in Arizona may mean it's still 95 degrees out. So you may wonder things like, "Is it still ok to wear open-toe shoes?" and "Are summer dresses ok in September? Our less-than-ordinary weather makes figuring out the fashion season trickier than usual! Here are all your answers (I hope) and some ideas on what to wear to an ... View the Post

Filed Under: Fashion, What to Wear Tagged With: bridal, Fall/Winter, what to wear

DIY Floral Centerpieces

Flowers can eat up a huge part of your wedding budget. And with my taste, I was super worried about being able to get what I want while not going overboard. (Thank you, Pinterest, for giving me ridiculous expectations.) In this week's episode of Behind the Veil, I got to meet with Shelli, the owner of Community Florist who will be doing the flowers for my wedding and she gave me some great tips on saving money for your wedding flowers---doing it yourself! Now, I've said it before: I am not at ... View the Post

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How to Wear a Summer Scarf: Everything You Need to Know!

A few weeks ago, I had a reader email me asking how to wear a summer scarf when it's a billion degrees out in AZ. Do people stare at me like I'm nuts? What's the secret to pulling off a summer scarf? Well, here are a few ways to rock that trend, without getting stared at like a total weirdo. How to Wear a Summer Scarf {via Atlantic-Pacific} First, it comes down to the actual scarf. Choose something light and breezy, like this sheer orange scarf. Anything knit or thick is just ... View the Post

Filed Under: Fashion, How to Wear, Spring/Summer Tagged With: how-to wear, Spring/Summer

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30 Things

I'm turning 30. There. I said it. Now you all know the truth. There's something about entering a new decade, especially one as daunting as 30 (ack!) that makes every single nerve in your body start to panic. I'm 1/3 of the way done with my life. I still need to do X,Y,Z. I didn't get A, B and C done. I'm not pretty enough. Skinny enough. Successful enough. My life is running away from me! Says this little evil voice in the back of most women's heads and seems to come to a ROAR when birthdays ... View the Post

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Behind the Veil: Down the Aisle in Desert Style!

Our Wedding Wednesday series just got kicked up...several notches! The fabulous Rolf's Salon and Arizona Weddings magazine will be filming a series of bridal videos where I share my favorite tips, tricks and tools for creating your own Glamorous Desert Wedding. You'll get a behind-the-scenes peek at my wedding planning, too! (I've even dragged my handsome fiance along for the ride!) Whether you're on a budget or money is no object, I'll show you how to create sizzling style on your Big Day! ... View the Post

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: behind the veil, our wedding

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Our Engagement

{Love} Sometimes, pictures is all you really need. We spent a lovely Sunday shooting these at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. It was such a fun place to shoot! I can't wait until our next photo session which, of course, will be our wedding. Until then this is our first, and our last, photo session before we are husband and wife. I can't wait. Special thanks to the lovely and talented Jane at Jane Z Photography for capturing this moment in our ... View the Post

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Hi, I'm Marlene. I help modern women feel stylish with everyday outfit ideas, gorgeous inspiration and accessible style tips. By day, I'm a magazine editor & WAHM, so you won't find any over-the-top Pinterest DIYs here, but rather real fashion advice for our everyday lives. I'm also a wife, mommy and firm believer a glass of Champagne can cure just about anything. Learn more about me here.

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