- Life with Mar

3 Ways to Style a Leopard Print Skirt for Fall

True story: I always thought leopard print was kind of tacky. I really didn’t come around to the trend until about last year. Animal print like zebra I could manage. But cheetah and leopard prints? No thank you. So why the change of heart? Honestly, I’m not quite sure. It seems like this “newish” animal print is much more refined, sophisticated and--dare I say it?--even classic looking. Which is something I never felt about this print before. If you’ve come around to it as well ... View the Post

How to Wear High Waist Shorts: 9 Easy Styling Ideas!

I love a good pair of high-waist mom shorts. They're easy, perfect for summer, and once you know how to wear high waist shorts, they make great, casual outfits! And you know how I love my easy, go-to casual outfits. These distressed denim shorts are currently one of my favorite pairs--this exact pair is sold out, but I linked to a super similar pair by the same brand, BlankNYC. They're extremely comfortable, stylish and have worn well over the past year. That's especially ... View the Post

How to Style Paper Bag Waist Shorts, The Easiest Summer Trend

Summer is here! And by far one of my favorite, and easiest summer trends to pull off has to be paper bag waist shorts. This easy, cinched style is SO flattering, comfortable (thank you, elastic waist) and the shorts are typically a good length, too. If you don't have a pair of paper bag waist shorts, today I'm going to show you a few of my current favorites and how easy it is to style them! How to Style Paper Bag Waist Shorts These paper bag waist shorts were a fun find from ... View the Post

19 Gorgeous Ways to Wear a Midi Skirt

When it comes to skirt trends, midi skirts are one of the prettiest. They're ladylike, they're timeless and they're perfect for sooooo many occasions. They're also comfortable and easier to style than you think! Not feeling so sure? Here are 17 ways to style a midi skirt that will make this skirt your new favorite fashion piece. What Length is a Midi Skirt? Just like the name suggests, a midi skirt isn't quite "mini" length and it's not a maxi length either. (See here ... View the Post

How to Wear a Romper with Boots Without Looking Ridiculous

If you need some ideas and inspiration on how to style that romper with boots—look no further! Maybe it’s your way to transition to spring fashion (without showing those un-pedicured winter toes) or you just need some fresh ideas on how to style a shorts jumpsuit. Either way, these bloggers have plenty of style inspo. Playsuits, rompers, shorts jumpsuits, or whatever you prefer to call them, can be such a fun and easy one-piece outfit. I love the foolproof, “just throw it ... View the Post

5 Ways to Wear Animal Print This Season

Can I let you in on a little secret? I’ve never been a huge fan of animal print. So to think I’d be writing a blog post on all the ways to wear animal print is a sure sign things change! It’s not all animal print actually; Snakeskin and zebra print have always been good in my book. But fall’s leopard print trend is one I’ve previously hated—until now. The thing is, now that fall has ushered in so many leopard print options, there are many lovely prints to choose ... View the Post