Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

How to Create a Fall Capsule Wardrobe from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Early Access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today!!  As promised, I've rounded up a few of my favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks to watch out for. But rather than just pick "cute stuff" this year, I wanted to put together looks that you could really get a lot of mileage out of. These pieces are all items you can start wearing NOW and not have to wait until fall hits in October (or even November if you're in AZ like me!)  They're also all very ... View the Post

The Most Popular Purchases of 2018 To Get Right Now

I knew I wanted to recap the most popular purchases of 2018, but I originally intended it to be about some of my favorite purchases and what I found the most value in. Turns out, a very, very good majority of my favorite purchases were yours, too!  If you haven’t taken a close look at some of these items, you should do so now. Many are already selling out, but they were by far some of my best investments of the year—and yours too! Enjoy.  The Leith Dress The Leith Dress was by far ... View the Post

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

Why a Lace Cami + Cardigan Should Be Your Go-To Outfit Formula

  I have long, long been a fan of the lace cami + cardigan outfit. Long before they started popping up all over Instagram that is. You see to me, it's one of those "basic" essential outfits that everyone needs in their arsenal. And it's one of my personal secrets to effortless style. Want even more secrets to effortless style? Download my e-book here! Here's the beauty behind the lace cami + cardigan outfit, and why it should be one of your go-tos! A Lace Cami + Cardigan Outfit ... View the Post

9 Ways to Transition From Summer to Fall Fashion (The Right Way!)

How to transition from summer to fall fashion is a topic that's near and dear to my heart. You see, it's easy to get "season confused" when you live in the desert. After all, it's technically "fall" in Arizona, but we're still in the triple digits. So what you'll see is a pretty big mish-mash of styles. Some gals will still be in summer shorts while others will be in leggings already, regardless of the heat! Listen, if it's unreasonably hot, there's no reason to pull out your ... View the Post

Navy Floral Jumpsuit + Welcoming Fall in Arizona

Jumpsuit | Earrings | Shoes Happy Monday, friends! I picked up this navy floral jumpsuit (40% off!!!) during this year's Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and can you believe it's my first real jumpsuit?! I have a long torso so have always felt that jumpsuits "ride up" a bit, if you will. So just avoided the trend for the longest time. But now, I'm a little obsessed. They're so EASY and comfortable, which is a win-win in my book. The navy color makes it easy to wear for an Arizona fall, or into ... View the Post

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