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Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale + a FREE Printable

The 2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost here!!! This is my FAVORITE sale of the year.  If you’re new to shopping the #Nsale, or not sure what the big deal is, I’ve included EVERYTHING you need to know right here.  Best Way to Stay In-The-Know:  Sign up for the mailing list below and get a free printable shopping checklist to keep you organized! My email subscribers get FIRST dibs on try-ons, sale alerts and more.  SHOP #NSALE BEAUTY GIFTS RELATED: ... View the Post

I Spent $350 on T-Shirts at Nordstrom. These are the Best Picks.

I used to be in the camp of "A T-shirt is a T-shirt" but that's so not true. A T-shirt that's well-cut and fits well will give you that effortlessly stylish look. In fact, T-shirts are an essential layering piece and building block for any wardrobe. Now I stock up on several of my favorites in multiple colors and you should, too! In this post, I'm trying on and comparing 9 T-shirts from Nordstrom to show you the absolute best picks. The breakdown includes sizing details, fabric, fit, ... View the Post

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty & Accessories Favorites

UPDATED!!! Public Access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts tomorrow! So I thought I'd round up some of the best beauty and accessories at this year's sale for some smaller purchases you may be eyeing. Other Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Posts: Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary SaleHow to build a capsule wardrobe from the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary SaleShop my Favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I'm not going to cover all of these ... View the Post

Letting Go of The Fear of Color With THE Most Flattering Jumpsuit Ever

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 me ... View the Post

5 Ways to Wear Black Joggers in 2021 (Because We’re Still Not Over Them)

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

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Diaires

UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR THE 2020 NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE GUIDE!! I'm excited to finally share my 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary sale dressing room diaries and try-on session with you! This took me a bit longer than I wanted to pull together because I ordered some things online that I'm STILL waiting on. Ugh, the wait is real. I have linked a ton of my favorites over on this shop page including my favorite beauty buys and boots, too. But I know sometimes you just need to see how something wears, ... View the Post

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