Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

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

What to Wear with Mustard Yellow Pants

Split leg pants were MADE for Arizona girls. Hello, totally breathable fabric that you can actually wear in the summer months!!!   I picked up these split leg pants and this Free People bell sleeve top during my latest TJ Maxx haul. But I'll admit, I did think, what to wear with mustard yellow pants?! If you're not sure what to wear with mustard yellow pants, you can hardly go wrong with black. The contrast is nice, and it works for spring, summer and the fall months, ... View the Post

Maggy London Botanical Dress

Dress: Maggy London. Shoes: Tony Bianco. Earrings: Sugarfix. I haven't really been one for big floral print dresses, but I'm so glad I tried this Maggy London Botanical dress! It's currently on sale for under $100 and absolutely gorgeous in person. It's the perfect summer wedding dress, a nice brunch or date night! I think I'm going to break it in on my birthday next week. This is my first Maggy London dress and the fabric, cut and fit are great. You can always tell the difference with a ... View the Post

Designer Denim Under $100! Inside My Nordstrom Rack Denim Haul

So I did a little Nordstrom Rack denim haul two weeks ago and thought I'd share some of my favorite finds! I ordered a slew of jeans and shorts online knowing I needed to freshen up my stash a bit. And I ended up returning quite a bit and exchanging while in store. Well, c'est la vie. So here is what I picked up during my little Nordstrom Rack denim haul! White Jeans I've been looking for a pair of white jeans forever and finally found a great pair! And they're under $40. You can see this whole ... View the Post

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