Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

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Is Chicwish Fast Fashion? An Honest Chicwish Review + Try-on (Updated for 2022!)

Curious about Chicwish but nervous about pulling the trigger? Been there! If you're wondering if Chicwish is legit, then this honest review + outfit photos should help you decide. Chicwish is a very trendy site with sooooooo much cute stuff at great prices. They carry a lot of very girly, feminine pieces and more modest fashion. Think: prim dresses, chiffon skirts and plenty of tulle. Basically, it's a girly girl's dream! I had been eyeing Chicwish for a while as it's pretty popular ... View the Post

5 Thanksgiving Outfits You Can Actually Eat In | Thanksgiving Outfits 2021

Style and comfort is key when it comes to Thanksgiving outfits. Which is why I'm all about Thanksgiving outfits you can actually eat in. I'm not suggesting sweat pants (though joggers are OK), but these 2020 Thanksgiving outfit ideas should get you by! 5 Thanksgiving Outfits You Can Actually Eat In for 2020 This animal print sweater can be worn as a dress with boots or styled with leggings as seen here. Either way, it's a great Thanksgiving outfit idea that's cute, casual and ... View the Post

7 Easy 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

Is the Barefoot Dreams Cardigan Worth It?

If you love cozy, chances are you've had your eye on, or are considering, a piece from Barefoot Dreams. This luxury brand is pretty much synonymous with crazy-soft and luxurious pieces.  But is the Barefoot Dreams cardigan really worth it? Here's what you need to know. Barefoot Dreams is well-known as purveyors of cozy-chic: from cardigans and throw blankets to incredibly plush baby blankets, robes and more, there are some seriously soft and beautiful pieces! It all ... View the Post

The Best White Dresses from Amazon

Fall may be around the corner, but here in AZ it was the hottest day of the year! So yes, there’s still time for cute white dresses, and this roundup of Amazon white dresses features the best of the best.  Ladies, it’s hard to find a good white dress online. Especially when you’re shopping on Amazon.  White dresses can’t be see-through and they must be good quality. If you’re shopping for a black dress, or even a darker color, poor material can (maybe) be forgiven. But it’s SO ... View the Post

Spring Crush: The Tiered Ruffle Skirt

I have had the biggest crush on this blue tiered ruffle skirt from Chicwish for the longest time! It's one of those pieces I added to my shopping cart and then just kept peeking at and overthinking it. Know what I mean? This may be a fashion blog where a lot of new outfits are shown, but I do like to be intentional with my purchases. So I don't buy every little cute thing that comes my way. Especially when it's super cute items like this tiered ruffle skirt! Because, ... View the Post

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