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Babes: (L to R) Jade of <a href="https://jadenikkolephoto.com/">Jade Nikkole Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jadenikkolephoto">Instagram</a> | Anna of <a href="http://lifestylebyannaelizabeth.com/">Lifestyle by Anna Elizabeth</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lifestylebyannaelizabeth">Instagram</a> | Taylor of <a href="http://www.stylishlytaylored.com/">Stylishly Taylored</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/stylishlytaylored">Instagram</a> | AliceJoy of <a href="http://www.alwaysalicejoy.com/">Always AliceJoy</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/alwaysalicejoy">Instagram</a></div>
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Bathing suit: <a href="https://www.ae.com/aerie-piping-one-piece-swimsuit-rugged-green/aerie/s-prod/0751_9546_327?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6890012">Aerie</a> (sold out in blue; still available in black and olive) | Shades: Target <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-90s-metal-round-sunglasses-in-rose-gold/prd/7300226?affid=14174&channelref=product+search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&ppcadref=753857711%7C38363058646%7Cpla-283947375256&_cclid=v3_14b5a096-1c79-58aa-a536-dbbeaa8c9046&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhsz01Kvf1gIVREOGCh01TwK0EAQYASABEgLIzfD_BwE">similar here</a></div>
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Hat: Forever 21 (<a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-oversized-floppy-straw-hat-tan-merona-153/-/A-50092329">similar here</a>)</div>
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Here's the thing about body positivity:<br />
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The journey to self-love and self-acceptance sometimes feels easy and smooth-you're really feeling yourself in that dress, your hair looks perfect, you get a compliment from that cool girl across the room that intimidated you with her perfect style.<br />
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And then there's the times that feel like major roadblocks in the journey to self-acceptance. Where you feel crazy that you let yourself leave the house like that, you feel like a refrigerator in comparison to the people around you, life feels terrible and you're not sure how you'll ever look at a photo of yourself again.<br />
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Initially, this shoot felt like one of those second occasions.<br />
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Back in August, our blogger gal pal gang had agreed we were going out to the beach for a swimsuit shoot. It didn't take me long after saying it would be a great idea to realize what I perceived as the major flaw in this plan: I did not have a body I felt looked good in a swimsuit. I preach all day about loving yourself, loving your body as it is, and there was me.<br />
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Freaking.<br />
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The.<br />
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Fuck.<br />
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OUT.<br />
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About the thought of being in a swimsuit in photos next to three women who I have always perceived somewhere (not so far) in the back of my mind as much prettier and with better bodies than me. (They're probably going to hit me when they read this. Sorry ladies.)<br />
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About feeling not good enough to put a photo of my body in a bathing suit on the Internet.<br />
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About my multiple weird moles, the stretch marks on my thighs, the acne on my chest and face that wouldn't go away in the days leading up to the shoot.<br />
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The day of the shoot dawned and I was super nervous. I joked and laughed as usual, but I felt so scared to take off my coverup when we finally hit sand at Chesapeake Beach. I was scared to see what I would look like in photos. I was scared I'd look too pale, too chubby, too everything next to the gorgeous women who were with me. I was afraid I wouldn't measure up.<br />
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But the good news is this. Those roadblocks? They'll teach you a thing or two about yourself, and maybe you'll come out the other side thinking different.<br />
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Because here's what really happened on the morning of the shoot:<br />
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Once my coverup was off, my friends whistled. I blushed. We all complimented each other's suits. We turned on 90's pop. And then we started to take photos. I got behind the camera and shot Alice. We played. We laughed. And for an hour and a half, I was able to completely forget the thoughts I'd been thinking about my body and the comparisons I'd been making in my head. I had so much fun that I didn't want to leave when it was time for us to go, even though I was sunburned and tired.<br />
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I won't say that I felt like my body looked perfect. In fact, I'll be honest-I winced at a few of the photos, a leftover residual of the feeling that I didn't quite deserve to put a photo of myself in a bathing suit for everyone to see. I felt like maybe I should just hand pick what made me look "skinniest." But I stepped back and, when I looked at these to put them up for this post, I didn't feel quite the same anymore.<br />
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No, my body isn't perfect.<br />
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No, it will never be "perfect."<br />
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But when is enjoying life qualified about whether I look "perfect" in a bathing suit?<br />
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I had a great time. I love my friends, who aren't just beautiful-they're unique, kind, intelligent, creative, driven, and funny people who genuinely work to make their corner of the world a better place. They're people I consider friends, who I love and who show me love in return. Their endless support and kindness have helped me to thrive in this community, and have taught me how to succeed in return. (And yes, they all look killer in bathing suits, too.)<br />
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Should we all work harder to love our body? Of course.<br />
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But we also shouldn't let our continual evolution along the path stop us from enjoying the everyday moments with friends, good music, and a morning at the beach.<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Jacket: Found in my old office (no, really-similar <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=437889002&CAWELAID=120299900000078980&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=36024990456&CATCI=pla-76592696362&device=c&product_channel=online&Matchtype=&tid=onpl000017&kwid=1&ap=7&lsft=device:c,cvosrc:cse.google.online_Nonbrand,cvo_campaign:691125975,cvo_pid:36024990456,cvo_crid:155131028364,Matchtype:,tid:onpl000017,kwid:1,ap:7">here</a>) | Tee: Old Navy (love <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1005899&pcid=1000179&vid=1&pid=822489022">all of these</a>) | Shorts: Target (similar <a href="https://www.ae.com/women-clearance-aeo-denim-x-hi-rise-shortie-bright-white/web/s-prod/1333_4436_110?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat4420002&cid=AE_PLA_3370156&ip=off&pup_e=1&pup_ptid=163313272642&pup_kw=&pup_c=pla&pup_cid=16964&pup_id=0024152183&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2uS7tMu71gIVAqtpCh2ggAu9EAQYCSABEgI0J_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">here</a>) | Shoes: Caravanserai (fun Toms <a href="http://www.toms.com/women/fern-green-cactus-print-womens-classic-alpargatas?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=sfm6LE5kn_dc%7Cpcrid%7C217095243069%7Cpkw%7C%7Cpmt%7C%7C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhIm9hMy71gIVVTZpCh30IgPIEAQYByABEgKz_vD_BwE">here</a>) | Shades: Five Below (similar <a href="https://sunglass.la/products/womens-fashion-round-metal-cut-out-flash-mirror-lens-cat-eye-sunglasses-1?CAWELAID=320011240000010259&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=29490781230&CATCI=pla-340964239603&CATARGETID=320011240000032029&cadevice=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInLjKnMy71gIVzbbACh0h-gR3EAQYCSABEgKiFvD_BwE">here</a>)</div>
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Summer ended on Thursday (whaaaaaaaaat) and fall started yesterday-can you believe it?! </div>
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But before I let go of summer permanently, I've got a few more things to share, like this end-of-summer transitional look. </div>
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I wore this on Labor Day to go do blog work and run around town. I def wanted to flaunt those white shorts in everybody's face before I was apparently not supposed to wear them anymore. Which, by the way, I kind of hate those arbitrary fashion rules like not wearing white after Labor Day, no wearing red to weddings, etc. (Maybe I just don't like rules? It seems to be a theme.) I'll be packing these away soon, but I wanted one last chance to wear them and feel cool!</div>
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Since it was still the weekend, I wanted to make this outfit as chill as possible, so I paired it with this "weekend vibes" tee I had picked up from Old Navy a few months ago, my favorite ever military jacket COVERED in pins, and these comfy-tastic shoes I got at a shoot for Caravanserai in February. </div>
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Plus I was totally feeling my new hair and had to get some pics-I think these bangs are going to become my signature look, y'all. </div>
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Are you guys ready for fall? Still clinging to summer? Tell me more below!</div>
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Hi, my name is Carisa, and I'm a dairy-holic.<br>
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(Hi, Carisa.)<br>
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If you've ever met me, or seen a single thing I've posted on Instagram, or anything, you know this to be true. For me, pizza is a food group; milk is a daily part of my life; and I snack on cheese all the time.<br>
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But in July (really, for a while), I'd started to notice that every time I ate dairy, I immediately felt sick afterward. I'd bloat really badly, my stomach would cramp, and it wouldn't go away for a loooooong time after. It was gross and I hated it.<br>
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I also hated to admit it, but I was starting to think I might have a problem with lactose.<br>
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So this dairy-holic decided to do the unthinkable: cut out dairy for a whole week and see how I felt.<br>
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I know, right?!?!<br>
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If you watched any of my Insta-stories about it, you'll know I was freaked that I couldn't do it, I wouldn't enjoy it, and I'd miss pizza way too much to keep doing it. The evidence is below:<br>
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It was also probably the worst time to decide to do something new with my diet. I finally got all my stuff to my new apartment, but nothing was unpacked and I had no food; it would be way too easy to rely on takeout and fast food and not care about whether those things contained dairy. </div>
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Here's what I learned (and some of the things I ate along the way): </div>
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<b>1) Dairy-free (for me, anyway) wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.</b></div>
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I thought eating dairy-free would be impossible. I ate dairy all. the. time. Right down to the creamer in my coffee, I was consuming dairy on the daily (and probably why my stomach felt so sick all the time). But after a week, I didn't need it to survive, which amazed me. I wasn't having ridiculous cravings for it. Of course I wanted pizza, but other than that it wasn't really hard to survive just on dairy-free items.<br>
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<b>2) While being dairy-free isn't hard, finding inexpensive substitutes TOTALLY IS.</b><br>
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My first swap was dairy creamer for almond milk creamer, then my yogurts, regular milk, etc. And guys. I didn't realize how hard it was to be dairy-free simply because of the cost rather than the choice to cut it out. Options are really limited, and the options that are out there are EXPENSIVE. This probably isn't a revelation to some people, but for me it was eye-opening.<br>
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<b>3) Being dairy-free means I cook a lot more of my own meals. </b><br>
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Eating out and eating dairy-free isn't impossible, but simply because of hidden dairy in frozen foods or the abundance of dairy out there at restaurants, I found myself buying and prepping more food at home. It actually wasn't a bad thing at all-as a result, I ate more fruits, vegetables, and proteins, which helped me actually drop a little weight during this experiment.<br>
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<b>4) I didn't realize just how much dairy was affecting my health. </b><br>
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It wasn't until I was six days in and hadn't had stomach cramps that I realized just how much eating dairy was making me sick. Being sick from dairy was just NORMAL, as ridiculous as that sounds. I was used to having to (sorry for the TMI) rush to the bathroom all the time and feeling super bloated every day. It wasn't until I didn't have to do that all the time that I really realized dairy was a culprit in a lot of my health issues.<br>
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Before you roll your eyes and state the obviousness of this, I didn't know that's why I ate so much of it. It wasn't until I had a really stressful day last week where I was thinking about my family at home with the hurricane and worried about my finances that I texted my friend that I was "ordering pizza for us because I'm out of my mind right now and I want comfort food" that I realized that's what it was. Comfort food. I didn't really crave a whole lot of dairy (pizza in particular) unless I was feeling stressed the fuck out. Now that I've pinpointed it, I can destress first and then see if I still want dairy afterward.<br>
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All in all, this was a great experiment for my health and one I'm going to keep doing as much as possible. Will I still eat pizza? <b>Yes. </b>But not nearly as often as before, and I'll be keeping a stock of lactase pills nearby just in case.<br>
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Have questions, tips, or suggestions about continuing to live dairy-free? Drop 'em in the comments below!<br>
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Happy Labor Day, y'all!!</div>
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I'm embracing my last Monday before my new job starts to get some work done on this lovely blog (and update for the first time since Julyyyyyyyy, what???). Holiday weekends are primo times to get some photo and blogging work done!</div>
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But sometimes blogging work leads to some interesting adventures. Take yesterday for example...</div>
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So yesterday I went to go do some shooting over at Creative Lab in Baltimore, which has lots of creative and funky graffiti walls. I chose this wall (which is actually a pelican, hard to see) for this look and got in all my shots, no problem. </div>
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I went over to my car to slide on a white tee and baseball cap so I could briefly get in some shots for a post coming later this week. I set my keys and purse down on the driver's seat and since I didn't need the purse, I didn't grab it. I just picked up my camera, pressed the lock button on the driver's door...and closed it.</div>
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Of course, I didn't realize it right away. I went over, shot the look real quick (10 pics max, maybe), and waltzed back over to my car to head out, maybe go see a movie, and get on with my day. It wasn't until I looked down into the window that I realized my keys were inside and the doors were locked. </div>
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Fortunately, I ran into some very friendly artists who let me use their cell phones (yup, locked the phone in the car, too-if I do it, I do it right, lol), and chilled with them until the truck came to let me in. They took me on a tour of Creative Lab, which is super duper cool, and I met a bunch of awesome people. Afterward I thought about going home and just calling it a day-but instead, I chilled around and learned a lot about bit coin and experienced a really cool afternoon with a bunch of strangers. Not what I'd planned, but I actually didn't mind that at all. :) Life is all about the adventure, amirite?</div>
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May the journey never end! What's the best unexpected experience you've ever had?</div>
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The babes: (from left in last photo)</div>
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I am so excited to fiiiiiiiinalllyyyyyyyy share these photos!!!</div>
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About two months ago now, my friend/blogger babe Anna reached out to a group of us and asked if we'd be interested in doing a shoot with her photographer/total boss babe/awesome friend Jade of Jade Nikkole Photography. She described wanting to do a "Sex and the City" style shoot with a bunch of amazing boss blogger babes here in Baltimore. I was 100000% down (and I may not have been great at hiding my enthusiasm/impatience), so we all set a date and met in Mount Vernon to take these beautiful photos. </div>
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I think we can all agree that my friends are beautiful and that these photos turned out perfectly. But what has mattered to me so profoundly, and what these photos symbolize to me, is the amazing community I am privileged to be a part of here in Baltimore. Four years ago, I moved to this city knowing exactly two people. I'd never lived here. I was in the closet. I only knew myself well enough to know that moving to Baltimore was exactly what I needed, but that was about it. I was scared, I was lonely, and I didn't know if I'd make it all on my own.</div>
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Then one day, about a year ago, it all began to change. I met my friend Taliah, a fellow blogger. We lived a block from each other in Bolton Hill and we started meeting up to photograph each other. Then I met another blogger. And another. And another. And before I knew it, I'd become a part of a community of strong, badass, amazing women who are their own bosses and work so hard at their craft. I began to realize that not only were these women great at blogging, but they were (and are) wonderful people, and wonderful friends. I have learned so much from all of them. </div>
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Taliah has taught me about the joys of laughter and friendship. Taliah is ALWAYS true to herself, and constantly works hard to be better at all things in her life. Her determination amazes me. Taliah is a true friend. I have her back and I know that she has mine. Her strength and courage have helped me to be a better, stronger, more true version of myself. </div>
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Anna has taught me that kindness never goes out of style, and I'm amazed every day at how hard she works at everything in her life-her relationship with her boyfriend, Sam; her blog; her health; her job-EVERYTHING. She commits her heart and soul to everything, full-stop. She is truly, genuinely nice, and that's a rare find these days. </div>
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Alice has taught me about the beauty in seeing the beautiful things in life. Her calm presence is soothing, and her laughter is joyous. She is fierce and strong while being sweet and vulnerable. She's shown me that it's okay to be daring in your fashion and do things I might never do. She has a quiet drive that's unrivaled and I always want to know more about her. </div>
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Taylor has taught me that it's okay to show off the fact that you have brains AND beauty (seriously, the girl does biomedical research-how cool is that?). She does it all, but she also has an incredible sense of self that I find inspiring. She is funny, authentic, and kind, and every time I hang out with Taylor, I come to appreciate more and more about her. </div>
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And Jade, our photographer? I have met Jade once, but I have long been an admirer of her talent. There is so much depth and emotion in her work, and she captured all of us and our essences perfectly within minutes of meeting us. She is her own boss and does it all-I'm beyond inspired and I look forward to working with her again. </div>
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Let's face it, guys-I've been blessed to meet so many amazing women, and these five are the prime example of the quality of the people who surround me. I hope to know them for many years to come and continue to learn and grow from them.</div>
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Boss babes-may we both know them and be them. </div>
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Three years ago, I posted two photos from my iPhone taken by one of my best friends, Laurie. I had my folded umbrella under my arm. I deliberated even starting it in the first place, since at the time I had yet ANOTHER abandoned blog I'd posted online. </div>
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And yet here I am, three years later, still doing this. It's hard to believe I made it this long due to my penchant to find projects, try them for a bit, and then move on to something else. I'll be honest, guys-I didn't think then that I'd be here now. </div>
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The last three years have taught me so damn much about fashion, friendship, photography...and myself. Holy crap, have I learned a lot about myself through this blog. I learned my personal style, I learned my own stamina. I've learned how to keep being myself and stick to my guns, even in a weirdly high-pressure world of fashion blogging. There have been times I thought about giving up because I wasn't a "traditional" fashion blogger. But I've persisted, because I love it, and I love sharing it with all of you. </div>
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I'm still learning to this day. I first tried to shoot this on Saturday with my friend Taliah. But something felt wrong (and def no fault of hers). Everything wasn't what I wanted it to be. And maybe that's because I was trying, again, to be something that I wasn't. </div>
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The truth is, I'm rainbows and tulle skirts and cartoons and sarcasm and ice cream. I like red lipstick and eating too much pizza and making my friends laugh with puns. I also like social justice and working hard and being authentic and sharing my knowledge with others. And it's okay to be all of that, all at once! And those are the things I want to carry forward into the blog.</div>
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2. Share more knowledge (budgeting, fitness, life stuff).</div>
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So tell me-what things do you want to see here? What do you want to know/learn/find out? How can I help you be YOUR most authentic self? Tell me more below!</div>
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Thank you for being here, and being a part of the journey so far. Here's to another three years (at least!)</div>
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I am totally bugging' that it's June (and now I totally want to watch Clueless!). How are we halfway through 2017 already??? Someone explain!</div>
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May was a weird but wonderful month for me, and in case you missed it, I'm here to recap just what happened. So come along and I'll share my month with you!</div>
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<b>1. I HAD PINK HAIR (for a day).</b></div>
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My dress: <a href="https://www.anntaylor.com/cold-shoulder-belted-dress/438196?skuId=22776624&defaultColor=6831&colorExplode=true&catid=cata000012">Ann Taylor</a> (on sale!)</div>
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My friend Anna of <a href="http://www.lifestylebyannaelizabeth.com/">Lifestyle by Anna Elizabeth</a> put together a city photoshoot with a bunch of our other friends/blogger gal pals in Mount Vernon with Jade of Jade Nikkole Photography-and it was amazing!!! These are the only images I have so far, but y'all. Y'all. Aren't they amazing??? I felt like a total goddess/supermodel, particularly because this dress from Ann Taylor makes me feel like an even glammer Belle, which is only my dream come true. Plus my hair was still pink and my friends are so pretty and smart and amazing. LIFE MADE. </div>
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Birthday parties, dinners with blogger friends, being home with my parents (more on that later)-I probably ate my way to China (or at least as much as the Caterpillar in The Very Hungry Caterpillar). I ate scallops and donuts and pasta and burgers...y'all, I'm super full just thinking about it. Probably why I put on a pound or two in May (OMG)! </div>
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One Sunday in late May, I was invited to my friend Elise of <a href="http://www.caturdaystyle.com/">Caturday Style</a>'s floral cruise and had an amazing time!! I went all out on the floral theme, pineapple mimosas, and the ridiculously good buffet. We had an amazing few hours on the water and it was awesome catching up with my gal pals. For more on that, check out my post about it <a href="http://www.legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/cruisin">here</a>. </div>
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The last weekend in May, I finally made a trek back home to Houston where I grew up. It was hot as all hell (I suffered, I'm not used to it anymore!), but it was so worth it to see my family and friends. I wish I could have seen more people! I spent the weekend eating my weight in kolaches and Mexican food and Blue Bell and spending time talking to my parents and looking at old photographs. It was lovely and quiet and too quick. Hoping to get back soon!<br />
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Jumpsuit: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=614834032">Old Navy</a> | Shoes: Target (<a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/jordie-wedge-sandal/353227?cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_AllProducts-_-All_Products&cadevice=c">similar here</a>) | Bracelet: Handmade gift (<a href="https://www.baublebar.com/product/25016-pineapple-bracelet.html?cvosrc=cse.google.All_Products&cvo_crid=48186132352&cvo_cid=Google_Search_PLA&gclid=COLC04-gntQCFVdMDQodywAMlA">this is fun!</a>) | Watch: Michael's (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOPA5RQ/ref=asc_df_B00NOPA5RQ4999735?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00NOPA5RQ&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=2538580359">similar here</a>)</div>
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Elise of <a href="http://www.caturdaystyle.com/">Caturday Style</a> | Taliah of <a href="http://fashionwashere.net/">Fashion Was Here</a> | Natalie of <a href="http://thekithandthekin.com/">The Kith and the Kin</a> | Rosemary of <a href="http://theofficegoth.com/">The Office Goth</a> | Brittany of <a href="https://tinyurl.com/collectiv">The Charm Collectiv</a> | Currie of <a href="http://www.currielee.com/">Currie Lee Photography</a></div>
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It's Friiiiiiiiiidaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!</div>
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And I'm finally getting up this post about my super fun weekend cruise!</div>
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About a month and a half or so ago, I got an email invitation from my friend Elise of Caturday Style to go on a boat cruise with her and some of our other friends on the Spirit of Baltimore. So fun, right?! I hadn't been on a boat cruise since I was fourteen and did Carnival with my parents and brother (and we spent a looooooooooooot of time watching jumping fish from the balcony off our room....), and that's now been sixteen years ago. I was so excited because not only were we cruising, but it was flower-themed-and we all know I like a good floral!</div>
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I showed up Sunday feeling so fly in this ADORABLE linen floral jumpsuit I got from Old Navy just two. days. before! I had never tried a culotte jumpsuit before-my last foray into culottes was around 2006-and I absolutely loved it!! I'll admit I was nervous to try culottes for fear that they'd make me look short, let alone in such a bold pattern, but I was pleasantly surprised and I actually felt amazing in it. My girls were all looking amazing, of course, and we set off for a fun afternoon!</div>
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Everything about the cruise was perfect. The food was BOMB. The pineapple mimosas were DELICIOUS. The boat was BEAUTIFUL. We all laughed and had such a great time!! I stuffed my face, drank, and took tons of selfies with my gal pals. The crew of Spirit Cruises Baltimore treated us so sweetly-they set up this amazing table covered in flowers and pretty linens and gave us all sailor hats to put us in the spirit! I think we all kind of felt like we were famous for a day. </div>
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It made me realize how much fun it would be to go on vacation with any of these girls-I can't even begin to imagine the adventures we'd have! I can't wait to put on this jumpsuit again and dream about my day on the boat with some super cool chicks.</div>
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Top: Philosophy (<a href="http://www.makemechic.com/products/Ruffle-One-Shoulder-Peplum-Top-38530.html?url_from=adplablouse170417703L&gclid=CKuwyMPbhNQCFVGBswod0o4NNQ">fun option here!</a>) | Jeans: Ten Shopping Event (<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-englewood-boyfriend-crop-oasis-crafted-by-lee/-/A-51085586?lnk=rec|adaptpdpexsrch|related_prods_vv|adaptpdpexsrch|51085586|1">similar here</a>) | Shoes: Kohl's (<a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/american-rag-caelie-block-heel-sandals-only-at-macys?ID=4370662&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340012393613&CAAGID=18660366190&CATCI=pla-182150805910&catargetid=120156340006844158&cadevice=c&cm_mmc=Google_Womens_Shoes_PLA-_-G_WS_PLA+-+Sandals_American+Rag-_-68944893190-_-pg103907_c_kclickid_8bbc760a-7c85-4ee0-9e32-1b9be9c7fe3b&trackingid=456x103907&gclid=CPvPir3chNQCFZWIswodh40EdQ">similar here</a>) | Necklace: handmade by me (<a href="http://www.saksoff5th.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442204975&site_refer=CSE_GGLPRADS001_OFF&gclid=CJeGhdrthNQCFdmIswod9oAHbA&gclsrc=aw.ds">cute option here</a>) | Purse: Wal-mart (<a href="http://www.thebagtique.com/Fashion-Culture-French-Fries-Crossbody-p/3187-Fries.htm?gclid=CNzGyv3thNQCFQZLDQodoP8NUQ">similar here</a>)<br>
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I'm soooooooooooo excited to be dropping these photos on the blog at last! I finally got the chance to work with Katie of Katie Vee Photography, and let. me. tell. you. Aren't these amazing?! She delivered them so fast and made me look super #flawless. </div>
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When Katie and I first discussed working together, I admit I had literally no clue what I was going to wear. Then I bought these boyfriend jeans at a Ten Shop Ten event and I had a flutter of remembrance that I had once saved a magazine clipping in my outfit binder of Reese Witherspoon wearing boyfriend jeans back in 2010. (Yes, before Pinterest, I had a binder full of outfits.) I pulled the binder off my shelf, found the look, and was instantly inspired to put this together. (Yes, I still own the binder. I still use it for inspo. Whaaaat?!) </div>
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We all know that I'm a girly girl and my preferred denim profile is a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans with a tucked-in shirt and either sneaks or heels. But I knew with this boyfriend look that wouldn't be an option, so I flipped the proportions over and replaced flowy with cropped and structured, skinnies with destroyed denim, and sneakers with block-heeled sandals.</div>
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I actually really love this look!! It's not the "thinnest" look I've put on my body, but I enjoyed doing something different and trying it with a really cool photographer who made me feel like a million bucks by telling me after every photo that I looked gorgeous (thanks, Katie!). I'm totally going to try styling these boyfriends in other ways, too, so keep a lookout for that!</div>
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Are there any looks you're dying to try but haven't yet? Anything you want to see me try? Let me know in the comments below!</div>
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Dress: Old Navy (<a href="http://us.asos.com/paper-dolls/paper-dolls-polka-dot-dress/prd/8009674?affid=10607&transaction_id=102a77eac301b1a86c146658cbb8f4&pubref=1023#">similar here</a>) | Shoes: Steve Madden (<a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/jessica-simpson-tinnay-sandal/382239?activeColor=110">similar here</a>) | Necklace: Charm City Mobile Boutique (<a href="http://www.charmingcharlie.com/jewelry/statement-necklaces/floral-bazar-necklace-set.html#color=dark-purple">similar here</a>) | Clutch: A Tad Monroe (<a href="https://www.wish.com/c/54479b493dabbe08171e7efa?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=pla4&_display_country_code=US&gclid=CImW4b25gtQCFVZMDQod4SsKUQ">similar here</a>) | Ring: </div>
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So I know you're going to a LOT of events this summer, and you want to look cute and casual, right?! I do too! Between graduations, birthday parties, barbecues, and more, I know I want something that will keep me comfy, disguise my food belly, and prevent me from sinking into the grass at outdoor events. </div>
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This look is perfect for that! I wore this to my friend Steven's law school graduation party last weekend and I was able to stuff my face, drink wine, and be comfy all. night. long. And who doesn't want that?</div>
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I got this dress last year at Old Navy as a comfy shift dress to wear on the weekends. I last wore it on the blog with suede booties, a scarf, and a leather jacket (see it <a href="https://legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/2016/11/rainbow-in-dark.html">here</a>) during the fall on a brunch date. Now that it's almost summer, I'm remixing it with a leopard clutch, nude cage sandals, and bright colored jewelry! I love pieces that I can wear in all seasons for all occasions like this one :) </div>
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What's your go-to party look? Tell me more in the comments below!</div>
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Jacket: JC Penney (<a href="https://www.anntaylor.com/flounce-moto-jacket/427915?skuId=22390349&defaultColor=2089&colorExplode=true&catid=cata000017">similar here</a>-on sale!) | Dress: TEN (<a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2218439/chaps-colorblock-pleated-sheath-dress-womens.jsp?color=Navy&prdPV=4">love this one!</a>) | Purse: c/o <a href="http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-23-in-glovetanned-leather/55036.html?dwvar_color=BPM96"> Coach</a> (<a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=520699042&CAWELAID=120280880000190853&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=40375154814&CATCI=pla-72197170136&CATARGETID=120280880000280698&cadevice=c&gclid=CM3L673q9dMCFZSFswod8ScCnw">budget option here</a>) | Necklace: handmade gift (<a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/m.-haskell-for-inc-international-concepts-bead-crystal-long-layer-necklace-only-at-macys?ID=4790732&CategoryID=76059&selectedSize=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D393%26ruleId%3D52%26slotId%3D37">similar here</a>) | Shoes: Target (<a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/lill-pump/dsw12prod8240169?cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_Pumps-_-New_Pumps&cadevice=c">similar here</a>)</div>
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I figured it was high time I revived these workwear posts since summer is coming and that's like literally the WORST time to try and get dressed for work in a conservative office. The worst. It's hot and miserable outside but it's cold inside and there's too much happening.</div>
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I think one of the easiest ruts to fall into when you work in a conservative office is wearing black. All the time. Like all.the.time. I'm constantly guilty of wearing a black dress, a black suit, black shoes, ALL THE BLACK ALL THE TIME. Because it matches, and it's easy, and no one questions it. </div>
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So I decided last week I was going to challenge myself to put together a workwear look without wearing a single shred of black anywhere on my body. </div>
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I picked up this soft jersey dress at the TEN Shopping Event a few weekends ago and the second I put it on I felt like a powerful boss babe! Bonus-it's jersey. Super bonus-it has POCKETS. Yes, I found the golden ticket of work dresses here, folks. It's awesome. </div>
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I paired it with this jacquard olive blazer I picked up on clearance while shopping with my sister for new professional clothes. This blazer looks pulled together without being too stuffy. It has a closure at the front but I think it looks really great open! It's almost like a cool moto jacket your boss doesn't say a single word about. ;) </div>
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For the finishing touches, I threw on a long silver necklace, added a pop of color with my bordeaux Coach purse, and finished it off with cognac pumps. Yes, there are technically about four different colors going on here, but they pull together in such a way that looks coordinated and professional without being stuffy. </div>
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<br>Carisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/18231236234953990162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5163981512953551931.post-25653639416811699282017-05-14T10:36:00.000-07:002017-05-14T10:36:09.580-07:005 Things My Mom Taught MeHappy Mother's Day!<br />
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I have a confession to make: I often underestimate my mom.<br />
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It's a mistake I make over and over. I think it's a part of the struggle of growing up--we want to distance ourselves from our parents, prove we're our own people, show we know more than the generation before us. I hope I'm not the only one who has done this. Even if I am, I want to say now that it's something I'm deeply sorry for.<br />
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My mom has taught me over and over again the power of love, grace, and motherhood. She has endlessly supported me, even when I've kept the big stuff from her and she has to find out later from the Internet or my phone call because I've been too scared to say what I need to say face to face. And even though I've decided I don't want to make the journey of motherhood myself, my mom has taught me so much about the woman and friend I want to be.<br />
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In the spirit of Mother's Day, and my own attempts at growth, I want to share with you some of the lessons my mom has taught me.<br />
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1) Be fiercely loyal to your people, no matter what.<br />
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Look, I can't tell you how many times I've probably disappointed my mom by hiding things from her, or how many surprises I've sprung on her, or the fights we've had because we're so similar and I've said something ugly. But no matter what, my mom has my back, and she always has.<br />
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I remember when I was dating my first girlfriend and we were having some problems. I was talking to my mom over the phone and sharing what was going on. I knew she'd been struggling a little with the surprise of my coming out, but what she said to me is ingrained in my mind:<br />
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"I don't care if they're male, female, purple, red, or whatever--you're my baby. If they hurt you, I will hurt them."<br />
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It seems simple enough, but it struck a chord because I knew that my sexuality was not something she'd been prepared for. To have her be so endlessly supportive, even though she was personally unsure of what to say or do, was a big deal to me, and still is.<br />
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Her true "come what may, I will love you" attitude is what I take forward into all of my friendships and relationships, and I try to live it every day. <br />
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2) Be willing to have conversations when you don't agree.<br />
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My mom and I have a LOT of conversations around politics. A lot. And there are things we still don't agree about. But the fact is, we have the conversations because she wants to hear what I have to say and why I feel the way I feel and better understand my point of view.<br />
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Even though I'm stubborn as hell (DEFINITELY something I inherited from both my folks), one thing I'm trying to learn every day from my mom's lessons is to listen/read/understand others' points of view. It's something that has made me better at my job--I can listen to others and not judge them or have my own opinions of their opinions before I make my opinion known. I've learned to discuss rather than argue, and that is so valuable.<br />
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3) Don't be afraid to show the world your natural beauty.<br />
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My mom was real quick to tell me in high school that I didn't need to wear a lot of makeup, and that if I was going to do it, I was going to be wearing super natural browns and peaches, and I wasn't going to go nuts plucking my eyebrows into thin lines. Now, high school me protested that a LOT because it was the early 2000s and everyone was trying out glitter eyeshadow and I wanted to do it too.<br />
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Thanks to my mom, I don't look back at my high school photos with regrets, and I have full brows that people actually go out of their way to compliment.<br />
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But more than that, my mom has always been a woman who embraces natural beauty. My mom still looks like my older sister because she takes care of her skin and rarely wears makeup unless she's doing something special. My mom has taught me that embracing your true beauty is wonderful, and it's okay to go makeup-free. (Even if I do love me some red lipstick. Sorry Mom.)<br />
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4) Be friendly to everyone-you never know what they're going through.<br />
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My mom is the personification of a people person. I mean, my mom is the person who will strike up a conversation in the grocery store line with the other customers and/or the cashier, make new friends in five minutes at church, and knows the names of the people who work behind the counter AND their families at her and my dad's local Whataburger. She is the person people are willing to talk to because she's just so kind and compassionate.<br />
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Her kindness to others was an early example of how to live in the world and act every day. I'm the person who will greet people on the street, talk to the guy down the table from me at Starbucks about his movie, and make friends with literally anyone who's at least semi-willing.<br />
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The world can be a hard place to live, but it doesn't always have to be sad or quiet. It can be a loud, enjoyable place filled with friendly people, and that's a beautiful thing.<br />
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5) There's nothing wrong with looking fabulous on a budget.<br />
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Literally the reason I have so much clothing, and look so good, is because of my mom's early influence. I strayed from it for a while-jeans and tees were my game for a solid half a decade-but when I look back at how good my mom looked, and how little she spent, I know where I get my sense of style on a budget from. We don't agree on style generally-she is always perfectly coordinated and matches perfectly; me not so much-but her teachings made me the fabulous blogger I am today.<br />
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Mom, I know you're reading this (because like everything else, you support this too)--so thank you, and I love you. You taught me so much more than this, but if I tried to write it all, it'd be a novel along the lines of Tolstoy. Thank you for making me the woman I am today.<br />
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Everyone else-don't forget to tell your mom you love her, and what she's taught you. It's too important of an opportunity to miss.<br />
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xoxo<br />
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CarisaCarisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/18231236234953990162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5163981512953551931.post-10094735942437693732017-05-11T20:13:00.000-07:002017-05-11T20:13:08.664-07:00April Recap! Whewwwww a lot happened in April! (and somehow it's almost kinda halfway through May. Like wait what?)<br />
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I'm finally getting around to this because the end of last month exploded into work and stress and argghhhhhh when will I get to blog again?! But I really do have a ton of new ideas for the blog and things I wanna talk about, so let's hope the summer becomes a more productive time!<br />
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But before we do that, let's talk about April!<br />
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<b>I shared with the world a very personal story about my experience with <a href="https://legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/2017/04/four-years-later-trigger-warning.html">sexual assault</a>. </b><br />
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It was literally both one of the easiest and hardest things I've ever done in my life, but I was so grateful for all the love and support I received from friends, family, and a wonderful horde of strangers on the Internet. I'm very blessed to know so many amazing, open-minded people.<br />
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<b>I started trying going to cool stuff like Baltimore's own <a href="https://legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/2017/04/livin-la-vida-local-emporiyum-and-light.html">Emporiyum and Light City</a>.</b><br />
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If you know me at all, most nights of the week I really like being in my house and snuggling my cat and doing literally N O T H I N G because I'm so drained from work!! But in April I started making a concerted effort to go see things and talk to people, and I'm finding it's not too bad at all (though I definitely still need my nights alone)! I ate a lot, I talked a lot, I saw a bunch of cool stuff-so overall pretty cool!<br />
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<b>I was a part of a Cinco de Mayo photo shoot for a local shop in Baltimore. </b><br />
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My dear friend Melanie invited me to participate in a second shoot for local Baltimore shop Caravanserai (located in Hampden-check it out!) with a Cinco de Mayo theme! I hung out with a bunch of amazinggggg ladies and a very talented photographer while eating tacos, drink Jarritos, and trying not to fall asleep after suffering a bout of food poisoning the night before.<br />
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<b>I shook my booty at the Society for Excellent Women dance party.</b><br />
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I'm a big, big fan of dance parties!! I may not like going out on a Saturday night, but if I'm gonna do it, I'm always excited to spend the night dancing like a crazy person to Whitney Houston! I spent a Saturday night in April dancing with some of my best gals and it was a blast.<br />
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Truth be told, April was a very difficult month for me personally and professionally after a year that's so far been a nonstop roller coaster of tribulation. I try to keep a sunny disposition, but it's been hard to do. Thankfully, this particularly difficult season allowed me to look for the good in everyday life in a way I'd been neglecting of late. My friends texted and checked on me constantly. The barista at Starbucks gave me free coffee. My parents sent messages and called telling me they loved me and reminding me that I'll overcome. People took me to dinner and out for drinks. My roommate bought me pizza just because. The girls in my office treated me to cookies and didn't judge me once when I cried.<br />
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The world is a phenomenal place. It's hard to remember that sometimes when life is working hard to kick you down. But even when things are hard, I'm truly lucky to have such a great life filled with supportive, wonderful people.<br />
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What did you do in April? What did April teach you? Tell me all about it below!<br />
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Carisa<br />
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Coat: New York & Co. Outlet (<a href="http://us.asos.com/brave-soul/brave-soul-belted-trench-coat/prd/7826103?iid=7826103&affid=14174&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&ppcadref=753857711%7C38363076846%7Cpla-293333510815&gclid=CJTI1IyWoNMCFYOEswodQ8QGlQ">similar here</a>) | Button-down: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72087&vid=1&pid=119384002">Old Navy</a> | Skirt: LOFT, thrifted (<a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-pleated-mini-skirt-in-polka-dot/prd/6405676?iid=6405676&affid=14174&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&ppcadref=753857711%7C38363055526%7Cpla-306583923754&gclid=CLH9_s-WoNMCFdxLDQodBPYKDw">similar here</a>) | Necklace: <a href="http://www.atthecaravan.com/">Caravanserai</a> | Purse: Le Tote (<a href="https://www.francescas.com/product/lucia-floral-crossbody-clutch.do?gclid=CIHvodeXoNMCFZ2PswodRRYOaA">similar here</a>) | Shoes: Rack Room Shoes (<a href="http://www.zappos.com/p/anne-klein-fabulist-dark-pewter-pewter-synthetic/product/8455110/color/689509">cute option here!</a>)</div>
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Hellooooooooo my fellow office people!<br>
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It's not Wednesday (sorry), but I hadn't done an office style post in a minute so I thought I'd do another round! I love being able to give all y'all professional working peeps some fun office options.<br>
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This look is definitely for a little bit more relaxed of an office than I work in right now! It flirts with creative office attire without going alllllllll the way. The balance of putting together a very stoic white button-down, a classic camel trench, and a polka dot skirt with a dark background with this cheery hot pink tassel necklace and silver pumps makes this look pulled-together without being TOO stuffy. And if you know me at all, you also know I love, love, LOVE to mix prints. Like, OBSESSED with print mixing. So when I pulled out this purse and put it alongside the skirt, I knew it would be a match made in heaven. I really love the result of pairing them together!<br>
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If I wasn't doing litigation, I'd totally rock this to the office-it's the kind of look that lets people know you're creative but professional without trying too hard.<br>
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Feeling a little nervous about doing so much in your office? Pick one, maybe two, of these things and try them out before going whole hog. Maybe try doing the bright necklace and floral purse, but wear nude pumps instead of silver. Orrrr a neutral purse instead of floral. Do what feels right to you, but don't forget to have fun with your office wear in addition to being professional!<br>
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Want to see more office looks? Let me know in the comments below!<br>
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CarisaCarisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/18231236234953990162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5163981512953551931.post-1149681900971392352017-04-11T17:43:00.002-07:002017-04-11T17:57:43.681-07:00Livin' La Vida Local: Emporiyum and Light City Happy Monday!!<br />
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I've been making efforts on the weekends to get out of the house and go to local events. I'm usually a GIANT homebody-like in bed by 6:30 with my cat watching Netflix and noshing on Goldfish crackers. </div>
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On April 2nd I managed to score a ticket to Emporiyum, an annual food convention in Baltimore featuring delicious and unique foods from all up and down the East Coast. We all know that I love food more than life itself, so an event based ENTIRELY on food?!?! Sign me up, y'all. </div>
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I managed to snag free samples all over the place. Free samples are life. I mean, they're free. And they're also food. And I really, really like both of those things. Probably too much. I snacked on mini cheesecakes, beef jerky, carrots and vinaigrette, jams, whoopie pies, and so so much more. I did actually pay for a few things (really)! I picked up both a unicorn milkshake (OMG Y'ALL) and a sushi-rido (ALSO AMAZING). </div>
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This past Friday my friends Britt and Emma of <a href="http://thecharmcollectiv.com/">The Charm Collectiv</a> invited me to come with them on an exclusive tour of Light City sponsored by BGE! In case you don't know, Light City is in its second year and is a really cool display of artistry using light from Baltimore and around the world. We walked across the entirety of the Inner Harbor, gazing in wonder at all the cool displays (and getting into outlandish positions to take the photos like the one below).<br />
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All the displays were absolutely incredible! I have a soft spot for art, and I have since I was a kid. Seeing all this outdoor art was really inspirational and I'm so glad I got to have an amazing guided tour to see it all and learn more about the artists.<br />
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My name is Carisa, and four years ago today, I was sexually assaulted.<br />
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Those are the single hardest words I've ever written in this blog, and some of the hardest I've ever put down to paper in my life. I won't lie to you-as I sat here, trying to write this post, I struggled to let myself leave them down.<br />
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At the same time, though, I've been dying to write this for a few years now, but I haven't found the courage until today. It's funny how life after trauma often becomes a series of contradictions that are hard to explain.<br />
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I've wanted to put these words down for so long for several reasons. The first is that putting them to paper reminds me that it's real, and it's a step in my healing process. For everyone else, it puts a face to a statistic for people who want to deny that sexual assault survivors live and breathe in the world around them. It normalizes the experience. And if I can be one person who teaches someone how to help a fellow survivor, or how to survive themselves, then I've done a world of good by doing this today.<br />
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I'm not going to go into the gory details of my assault because the truth is, I don't have to. You don't need to know the how, the hour, what I was wearing. This is the first thing I can teach about surviving sexual assault: <b>you don't owe anyone an explanation.</b> <b>You get to decide what you share, and what you don't.</b> <b>Your story belongs to you.</b><br />
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Here's what I will share. I knew the person who raped me; he wasn't some stranger in an alley. I had alcohol before I was assaulted. I invited him to spend some time in my hotel room. I let him kiss me. I didn't scream out or fight back when I was raped. I never called the police. I didn't have a SAFE exam at a hospital.<br />
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These details have haunted the back of my mind since the day it happened. Was I <i>really </i>a victim if I didn't report it? Was I <i>really </i>a victim because I invited him back to my hotel room? Was I <i>really </i>a victim because I was stupid enough to believe him when he told me he just wanted to sober up? Why didn't I go to a hospital? Why didn't I yell for help? <br />
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I can't lie and tell you that every bit of these questions is resolved in my mind, and that I fully believe I did all the right things. I'm not sure, even today. But here's one thing I do know: I made the right decisions for me in that moment, and that's all I was capable of doing. <b>That's all you, or anyone, can do--make decisions based on the information that's available to you in the moment.</b><br />
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What I can give more insight into is what happened afterward. The truth is, I couldn't have told you the morning after that what I experienced was rape. I didn't put the words out there for four days. I know now that I was hiding from myself, trying to deny what had happened to me. Everything had felt wrong afterward, but I couldn't even say why. It was only when I returned to my job as a social worker at a domestic violence shelter the following Tuesday and said the words, "I had sex, but it wasn't consensual" to my beloved friend and coworker, and I saw her facial expression, that I realized the weight of my words. <i>I had been raped</i>. And even though it was my job to help other women through the most traumatic experiences of their lives, I had no idea how to navigate my own trauma.<br />
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That's something else I can share, really: <b>even an experienced counselor in this area didn't know what to do, or how to heal. It's okay not to know for days, months, or years after. And it's okay to take it day by day. </b><br />
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I can't express how hard it was to do anything. I couldn't be alone, I couldn't be with friends. I had crushing panic attacks. I was convinced that my emotions would literally crush my windpipe. I wasn't sure I was going to survive.<br />
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So I tried a little bit of everything. I went to individual therapy. I went to support groups. I talked to my friends. I cut off all my hair. And a little less than three months later, I moved from Texas to Baltimore, the very city where I had been assaulted, to immerse myself in a law school education so I could help survivors like myself get the legal help I'd never been brave enough to seek for me.<br />
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Today, four years later, I work with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I got the law degree and now I go into court with women who are, truthfully, much braver than me. I represent their interests in a way that I never let anyone represent mine. I'm doing what I said I would always do. It's not easy-there are days where I have to face down my own triggers in the faces of strangers.<br />
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<b>I don't have all the answers about how to survive an assault.</b> I only have the expertise of how I survived. I'm here, four years later, and I'm alive. I still struggle with some things. I can't wear chokers or touch my throat for too long without panicking. But I can now say out loud that I was raped. I'm not afraid of it anymore. I know that I didn't ask for what happened to me. I know that I'm not to blame. And each day, I get farther down the path to progress.<br />
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Like today. Today I got myself together and I went to the same bar where I met up with the man who would assault me later that night, a place I hadn't been for four years. I walked two blocks down and one block over to the hotel I stayed at. It turned out to be oddly healing to see that that hotel is now Hotel Indigo and no longer the place it was when I stayed there. And then, then I changed into this dress and felt power as I posed on the sixth floor of a place that shaped my new identity and made me the woman I am now.<br />
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If there's one piece of advice I can give, it's this: <b>if someone tells you they were raped, believe them. It doesn't matter if you think you'd feel differently in the same situation. This is their story, not yours. </b><br />
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There's one piece of the story I haven't talked about yet, and it's this: <b>the people who surround you in the days, weeks, months, and years after an assault. I hope that you are as lucky as I am to have or to find people who will love you unconditionally.</b> I have been beyond lucky-I have been truly blessed by the people that have surrounded me, rallied me, hugged me, and loved me over the last four years. I lived through the first week because my co-worker, Nanci (mentioned earlier in this story) literally took me into her home and let me stay so I wouldn't be alone. This post wouldn't even exist today without the encouragement of Jenn. Our friendship started through blogging and has become an incredible network of support, love, and inspiration. I am amazed over and over again by the people who have come into my life and stayed for the most difficult moments I have ever experienced.<br />
<b><br /></b>I'm so grateful to you for reading this, and if you ever need help, please feel free to reach out. I'm here, and so are you. We made it.<br />
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Jacket: Free, found at work (<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-utility-jacket-olive-s-mossimo-supply-co-153-juniors/-/A-50967423?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Women+Shopping&adgroup=Fashion%20Jackets_SC&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9007908&gclid=CNn-6dG_hNMCFYaPswod5M0JrA&gclsrc=aw.ds">similar here</a>) | Tee: <a href="https://www.shopbrightside.com/collections/tees-tanks/products/girl-gang-tee-brightside-exclusive">Brightside Boutique</a> | Skirt: Vintage Calvin Klein, thrift (<a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=LOVE21&Category=contemporary-new-arrivals&ProductID=2000190015&VariantID=02&gclid=CIymi6a-hNMCFQaBswodaE8BfQ">button-down version here</a>) | Purse: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/p/jessica-mcclintock-cat-clutch/product/8856183">Jessica McClintock</a> via Le Tote | Watch: c/o <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/series/frankie/dark-sandalwood-and-emerald">JORD Watches</a> | Buttons: <a href="https://www.shopbrightside.com/collections/pins-patches/products/cat-lady-pin-1">Cat Lady</a>, <a href="https://www.shopbrightside.com/collections/pins-patches/products/girl-power-pins-babes-support-babes">Babes Support Babes</a> (both from Brightside Boutique) | Shoes: DSW (<a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/lill-leopard-pump/dsw12prod8240170?cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_Pumps-_-New_Pumps&cadevice=c">similar here</a>)</div>
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I took a long break in March-a loooooooooooong break from blogging. I needed it very much-blogging was very low in my mental list of to-dos. But I miss it, and I wanted to come back with a bang, so here I am!!</div>
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I'm sharing this look first because it reminds me of what has gotten me through the last month: my awesome club/tribe/gang of beautiful, awesome women who have lifted me up and reminded me that I still have so much to do with my life and my career. It's true what they say-the hard times bring out the people that will be there for you through thick and thin. I have found an amazing gang of ladies who love me and have gone out of their way to be there for me-cooking me dinner, texting or calling to check in, giving me hugs, taking me out, and even little things like pulling my hair off my neck when I've been crying so I can get some air. </div>
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Most of my life I've professed to having a lot of girlfriends that I care about. But truth be told, I'm one of the last people on Earth who lets herself rely on anyone else for help or advice. I'm always the first to give it, but usually put myself somewhere towards the bottom for receiving it. Anyone else out there like that?</div>
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I just wanna tell you, from a girl who doesn't usually let others take care of her: It's a good thing. If you're down (or even if you're not), it isn't a crime to let your friends be there for you and help you through the day to day of your life. In fact, it's wonderful. </div>
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So I'm dedicating this post and this look to those ladies who have been there for my throughout my life. Yes, I have some pretty chill dudes in my life too, but this one is for my girls. The ones who order pizza to celebrate me winning my first trial (and when I haven't eaten all day), the ones who listen when I'm feeling down, the ones who play me 90's songs and let me belt my heart out when I need to, and countless other little things. I couldn't do life without you. </div>
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I'm so excited today to be sharing my beautiful, brand-new wood watch and my partnership with JORD Watches! </div>
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Truth be told, I'm kind of a watch nut. I own at least six watches and I'm always feeling justification to buy another. I have always thought of wearing watches as the signal that someone was grown up. I still have a watch that I bought with my aunt when I was twelve (though it definitely needs a new battery), and I have dozens of photos of me wearing a stretchy silver Wal-Mart special in high school. Watches just make me feel cool. And while professional wear can be pretty boring for me (suits all day every day), wearing a fun, unexpected watch totally ups the game and shows a bit of your personality. </div>
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This watch definitely fits the bill. A wood watch is unique, fun, and not something you're going to see on every wrist (I know I definitely didn't own anything like it in my closet before this partnership). It shows clients and opposing counsel that you're serious about your job but that you're not the person anyone could describe as boring. </div>
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I'm also excited to pair it with more casual looks like the one above! While it may seem easy or obvious to pair it with MORE emerald tones, but I like the fun pairing with mixed prints and casual denim. </div>
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Now this watch is a little waaaay outside my normal price range at $189, buuuuuuuuuut JORD is being super awesome and helping me run an awesome giveaway!! One of the lucky entrants will win a $100 gift card to go towards purchasing a JORD watch! That makes my watch under $90 (and they have additional options that cost less too). In addition to that, EVERY person who enters will get a $25 gift code towards a JORD watch too!!! The giveaway will be going on through March 26th at 11:59pm, so hurry up and enter at the link below.</div>
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Top: Philosophy (<a href="https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/1800375?sid=545655&aid=20648&mid=1876097454&cm_mmc=affiliate-_-ebay-_-20648-_-2-161881&utm_source=ebay&utm_medium=nr&utm_content=affiliate&utm_campaign=20648&color=RED%20RUST">similar here</a>) | Jacket: LOFT via thrift (<a href="https://windingriverclothing.com/product/black-floral-swing-coat-starry-night-collection/">similar here</a>) | Jeans: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=85732&vid=1&pid=968099002">Old Navy</a> | Necklace: Rocksbox (<a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/mixit-gold-tone-pastel-flower-bead-frontal-necklace/prod.jump?ppId=pp5006460973&country=US&currency=USD&selectedSKUId=05473950018&selectedLotId=0547395&fromBag=true&quantity=1&cm_mmc=ShoppingFeed-_-GooglePLA-_-Statement%20Necklaces-_-05473950018&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=statement%20necklaces&utm_content=05473950018&cid=cse%7Cgoogle%7C005%20%2d%20jewelry%20accessories%7Cstatement%20necklaces_05473950018&gclid=CKXUxoLjkNICFZCPswod1NkESg&kwid=productads-adid%5E45810122978-device%5Ec-plaid%5E81646490258-sku%5E05473950018-adType%5EPLA">similar here</a>) | Earrings: Charm City Mobile Boutique (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/89585004/white-milky-opal-small-duchess-pear?utm_campaign=shopping_us_MASHUGANA_sfc_osa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_custom1=0&utm_content=6207688&gclid=COS4xeDjkNICFYiLswod0ZwJtg">similar here</a>) | Clutch: Banana Republic via thrift (<a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-metallic-geo-clutch-bag/prd/6374165?iid=6374165&affid=14174&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&ppcadref=753857711%7C38363069726%7Cpla-279349167054&gclid=CLu3t-vmkNICFZGIswod6XwCPQ">similar here</a>) | Heels: DSW (<a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/kelly+.and.+katie+tessa+pump?prodId=361522">similar here</a>)<br />
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As I've often said, I don't see Valentine's Day as a day to express romantic love (or the only day, at the very least). Instead, I like to spend my Valentine's celebrating the love I have for my friends, my cat, and myself! </div>
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For instance, I like to look back at things I've done on Valentine's Day and give myself a pat on the back for my accomplishments-both big and small. That includes when I've put together looks that made me feel good! It sounds cheesy, but sometimes looking good is part of feeling good, and putting together something that makes me feel good is a feat unto itself!</div>
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This look is one of those looks. I was flipping through my old photos and found pictures in my phone from <a href="http://legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/2015/02/valentines2015-romantic-night-out.html">this blog post</a> two years ago. It's one of my favorite early posts because it's simple but pretty! Every time I repost it I get loads of likes and comments, and so I couldn't help but feel it was time to recreate it in a new way. </div>
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Enter this look! I picked up this ruffled red tank from my Le Tote box months ago and it's that perfect statement piece that reminded me of the fun neckline of my red lace dress. I paired it with the same coat I wore back then and blue jeans for a casual spin on a more formal look. </div>
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For the sake of sparkle, I added this bright pink and yellow crystal necklace and some big pear-shaped earrings. For the finishing touch, I brought back a new set of nude pumps almost identical to the pair I wore two years ago.</div>
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It was fun to put this together!! Because as Leslie Knope says, "I am big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself." </div>
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Hope you've enjoyed your day!</div>
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Purse: <a href="http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-bag-17-in-glovetanned-leather/58120.html?dwvar_color=OLL6I">(c/o Coach)</a> | Sweater: <a href="https://www.goodnightmacaroon.co/collections/sweaters-cardigans/products/eliana-floral-sweater?variant=29387304397">Goodnight Macaroon</a> | Skirt: Target (<a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-button-through-pleated-midi-skirt/prd/7411766?iid=7411766&clr=Nude&SearchQuery=&cid=12906&pgesize=10&pge=0&totalstyles=10&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1">similar here</a>) | Flats: DSW (<a href="http://www.rue21.com/store/jump/product/0367-000751-0009999-0067?product_id=0367-000751-0009999-0067-0180&campaignid=634418586&adgroupid=34276522452&targetid=pla-227386164732&loc_physical_ms=9007908&adtype=pla&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=Google&gclid=COja4eG8_9ECFY9WDQodJAUK2A">similar here</a>) | Earrings: Kendra Scott via Rocksbox (<a href="http://www.kendrascott.com/catalog/product/view/id/16508/">similar here</a>) | Ring: Rocksbox </div>
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Confession: I don't love Valentine's Day. But I do love dressing for it!!!</div>
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Now, hear me out: Valentine's Day seems to have gotten more and more commercial as the years go on. It seems like it's more about the chocolates and stuffed animals and jewelry than it used to be. Maybe that's because as kids we didn't have to do anything other than bring conversation hearts and a valentine for every one of our classmates. </div>
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That being said, any excuse to put on Valentine's colors and combine all my romantic and soft pieces into one look is totally worthwhile in my book!</div>
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I found this amazing, dreamy floral-textured sweater on Goodnight Macaroon ON MY BIRTHDAY for under $40! This thing is soft as hell, so pretty, and makes a statement. It can fit in either with a romantic look like this or with a pair of high-waisted blue jeans and simple boots! It's now a lot more pricey than when I bought it, but it's definitely worthwhile if you're looking for a piece that's a big time statement.</div>
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Since romance was the goal, I did a little front-tuck and paired with with this soft blush pleated midi skirt. I love the gentleness of this skirt and how easy it is to twirl and play with (because yes, I'm an adult)! Now typically as a short girl, I'd pair this skirt with heels to make myself at least look average height. But I have absolutely no regrets about adding these wine lace-ups because sometimes it's fun to mix it up and I actually think it works here!! </div>
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I topped the look off by matching my shoes to my fave Coach bag, adding gold jewelry for a fun pop against the gray, and painting on a signature red lip. </div>
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I wore this look out to dinner with some of my favorite blogger babes about a month ago, but it isn't just a look for girls' night-it's great for date night too!</div>
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What are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? What are you planning to wear out? Tell me below! </div>
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The first week of this new administration has been...<br>
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There's a lot of words I could use to describe it, but I'm honestly overwhelmed by the disgusting things I've seen in the last week. There is a lot of hatred, division, and fear going around right now. I admit that I'm scared and angry. It's hard to talk about a time when I felt hopeful and empowered when so much has changed since then. But I'm going to do it, because it's important. Let's talk about it now, huh?<br>
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The Women's March.<br>
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I could summarize my day at The Women's March. I could tell you about getting up early, waiting hours for a train, being stuck in big crowds, my claustrophobia rising up. I could tell you I walked miles, I yelled until my voice was hoarse, that I enjoyed the day with friends despite all of us having a severe hangry moment at around five where I nearly yelled in someone's face.<br>
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But none of those things would encapsulate the thing that's most important: the reason why I marched, and how participating made me feel.<br>
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I'm new to protests, I'll admit. In my twenties, when most people did a big chunk of protesting, I didn't understand the power of protest. I lived in a bubble. I felt like doing my 9-5 as a social worker was enough. Going to law school was enough.<br>
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Then about a year and a half ago, a friend invited me to join her for a Saturday solidarity protest at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Annapolis. My job? Stand in silence surrounded by pro-life protesters holding a sign supporting Planned Parenthood. I had a man in my ear sharing ridiculous opinions comparing fetuses to slaves, and the repeated singing of Amazing Grace and loud praying going on all around me. I held that sign for three hours without saying a single word.<br>
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Flash-forward through months of law school, elections, and new jobs. Last November, after 45 was elected, I knew I needed to get out of my house. I'd been in a depressive state for days. I'd cried more than my share of tears. I felt powerless and kind of alone (even if I knew I wasn't). I made the decision to get out and join the anti-Trump protest. One of my good friends from law school and I went out and walked for miles, holding signs and screaming out our frustration into protest chants. We made friends, we laughed, and for the first time in my life, I felt like I was doing something powerful.<br>
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And then last Saturday. Just being out in DC surrounded by hundreds of thousands of people in solidarity. I saw so many different types of feminists out there, my head actually spun. We held hands, we marched. I felt different than I had, like I had been a part of something.<br>
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Some people believe that just marching does nothing. And they're a little right. Being a weekend marcher isn't going to stop bad laws from being passed. It isn't going to change the law overnight. It's not going to make an administration hell bent on "alternative facts" change its mind.<br>
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But I'm going to tell you one thing: marching does something.<br>
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It helps the soul. Marching isn't just walking and holding a sign. It's getting out of your comfort zone, surrounding yourself with like-minded people, and escaping the recesses of your brain, if only for a few hours. It's knowing that you're not alone. It's being able to literally step away from feeling powerless, if only for a brief moment.<br>
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It helps the mind. Marching isn't just shutting off. It's engaging with others. It's hearing different perspectives. It's understanding that your own perspective may be limited and that you can make a choice to do something different going forward.<br>
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It helps your voice. Not literally-I'm a loud one, so normally my vocal chords are kinda shattered the day after. What I mean is it helps your voice as a person. Marching, speaking up, speaking out-it is empowering. It makes you want to do more. It helps you to know that your voice is joined with others, and that makes it less scary to speak. It helps your fellow humans whose voices may not have the same power as the one your privilege has given you. Your voice is amplified so that when you go home and have to speak a little more on your own, you can.<br>
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I marched for a lot of reasons last weekend. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #1d2129;">I marched for me, my own fears as a woman on the LGBT spectrum. I marched for my friends, whose fears are real and justified. I marched to have my voice heard. I marched to lift up the voices of those who today are still not heard because they do not have the privileges I do as a white cisgender woman. I marched because standing up for what's right is important, even if it means that I'm a little sore the next day. I marched for love, truth, and unity. And I will march again in a heartbeat. </span></span></span><br>
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So yes, I know. It's January 14th and I'm just now getting around to writing out my resolutions. I usually do a variance on one of these puppies every year (see 2016's <a href="http://legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/2016/01/happy-new-year.html">here</a> and 2015's <a href="http://legallycharmingstyle.blogspot.com/2015/01/resolution-2015-get-sht-done.html">here</a>), and I try to get them done earlier. Buuuuuut travel photos and training and such have kind of put me behind. So hey, at least I'm doing some this year, right? </div>
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As a general rule, I've found that New Year's resolutions don't mean a whole lot unless you 1) truly are ready to implement them; and 2) work hard to make sure they get done. As much as I want to put down that 2017 is the year that #healthyliving becomes my thing, I know that it probably won't. Sure, I'll work harder to take better care of myself in general, but drinking only green smoothies and going to the gym for intense cardio sessions? Probs not going to happen.</div>
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This year I'm working harder at the resolutions I do have, because I want them and I'm at a place in my life where I'm more able to achieve them. So what are they? Let me share!</div>
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<b>1. Be more intentional with staying in touch with family and friends.</b> I'm the worst about this, or rather I have been. It's hard not to get wrapped up in having full time school, part time work, three student orgs, and a blog and then forgetting to call your friends on the reg. But now that I'm (slightly) less busy, I feel like it's important to remember to stay grounded and actually reach out to people. Whether that's letters, phone calls, Skype, texts, or carrier pigeons, I want to work much harder at being a good daughter/sister/aunt/friend than I have since I started law school.</div>
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<b>2. Hustle harder on the blog (but remain true to my vision). </b>I've gotten a LOT of opportunities in 2016 for this blog. But I want 2017 to be a more productive year with even more opportunities. I'm surrounded by some amazing, inspiring women in the blogosphere, and I admire their hustle so completely! But more importantly, I want to hustle harder AND remain true to myself. I don't want this blog to become one big walking advertisement. I'm still the girl who buys thrift, shops clearance sales, and only owns one pair of functioning black high heels. It's not about to change now, nor do I want it to. </div>
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<b>3. Travel more.</b> Being in law school and on a tight budget cut back on my traveling time, but there was a period in my life where I took trips and went new places every 3-4 months. This year I'm working hard to bring that back! I've already been to Nashville, I'm headed to New York City for NYFW, and have tentative plans to take a trip back to Texas, go to Iceland, and hit LA at the end of 2017! </div>
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<b>4. Read a (new) book a month</b>. Frankly, my mind needs more stimulation than I'm giving it with my repeat binges of Parks & Rec and Harry Potter movies. I'm guilty of taking nights as a time to just totally slack. But I miss books!! I was a voracious reader once upon a dream, so I'm going to try and build that habit back up.</div>
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Bag: <a href="http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-bag-17-in-glovetanned-leather/58120.html?dwvar_color=OLL6I">c/o Coach</a> | Button-down: Old Navy (<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049954&vid=1&pid=120262002">similar here</a>) | Tie: LOFT Outlet (<a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-70s-long-skinny-scarf-in-black/prd/4976713?iid=4976713&affid=14174&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&gclid=CITTmv26u9ECFU5LDQodmZoGnA">similar here</a>) | Leggings: Wal-Mart (<a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/10453?gclid=CJeErKe7u9ECFdhKDQodL8gKZw&article=10453-D&cm_mmc=pla-_-us-_-ladies_basics_trousers-_-10453&s_kwcid=AL!860!3!46030674837!!!g!!&ef_id=V5OKaQAABcmZZS0D:20170112013339:s">similar here</a>) | Hat: <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2592892/womens-apt-9-braided-felt-fedora.jsp?color=Black">Kohls</a> | Shoes: <a href="https://www.offbroadwayshoes.com/152702/ADALIN.prod?pg=&pp=&filter_cat=style/bootiesankleboots-style">Off Broadway Shoes</a></div>
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Guyyyyyyssss!!! It's my last travel post from New Year's weekend. :( I miss being on the road so much, but at least I get to relive the memories again!</div>
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So the last day in Nashville we finally headed over to the place I'd been looking forward to all weekend-Biscuit Love. I'd heard rave reviews all over the Internet about this place, and I was so willing to wait in line to try their Bonuts (biscuits fried like donuts, which were pure heaven) and eat chicken and biscuits! I ate until my face and stomach were 120% full. </div>
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We then tottered out to the angel wing mural and marveled at it for .3 seconds before jumping in line to get a last mural photo for the weekend. I loved this gorgeous piece and apparently there's more wings across the country!</div>
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We then took a Lyft across town to check out The Parthenon, which is a local landmark in Nashville. It's apparently been used for movies and music videos since it was built since it's a damn close replica of the real thing in Greece. We took a whole bunch of photos, walked around the lake and took more photos. We then grabbed coffee before headed back to our Air B&B to check out. </div>
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This look was super cute and functional for a full day and a flight home! I love pairing a big button-down with leggings when I want to be comfy but still pulled-together. I also didn't want to pack my hat, so I paired the hat with this long, skinny polka-dot scarf and tied it in a giant bow. Add my favorite boots and my beautiful Coach bag and I was ready to traverse the city!</div>
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Bag: <a href="http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-bag-17-in-glovetanned-leather/58120.html?dwvar_color=OLL6I">c/o Coach</a> | Jacket: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-rib-trim-faux-leather-jacket-mossimo-black/-/A-50833413">Target</a> | Flannel shirt: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/-/A-51209508">Target</a> (this color no longer available) | Velvet top: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1037000&vid=1&pid=601867002">Old Navy</a> (sold out in burgundy, but still in black and green) | Jeans: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=85732&vid=1&pid=208345032">Old Navy</a> | Boots: <a href="https://www.offbroadwayshoes.com/152702/ADALIN.prod?pg=&pp=&filter_cat=style/bootiesankleboots-style">Off Broadway Shoes</a> | Necklace: Kohls (fun version <a href="http://us.boohoo.com/angel-open-geometric-choker/DZZ68481.html?utm_term=2178999&cj_affname=ShopStyle.com&cj_sid=2332492676&cj_webid=2178999&utm_medium=affiliates&cj_affid=1909792&cj_linkd=11668114&utm_source=COMMISSIONJUNCTION">here</a>)</div>
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A week ago today I was in Nashville with my gal pal Kara experiencing all the sights and sounds of the city! I'm just gonna say it, y'all-I was totally charmed by this town. </div>
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We started the morning off by meeting an old friend of Kara's for brunch at a place called Pinewood Social. Pinewood is located in a warehouse close to downtown and features killer brunch and bowling. I know! Brunch AND bowling?! It was pretty cool. Unfortunately the wait list was hella long for bowling, but we got cute pics and our bartender looked like Poe Dameron from Force Awakens so I got to stare at him for a bit (and that's what counts, right?). Afterward we took some pics outside and then headed back over to 12th Avenue South for more pics!!<br />
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It turns out that most of the murals we wanted to see (and quite a few we didn't know about) are nestled on the avenue in a four block radius between a Sprinkles Cupcake outpost and a small local hair salon. Of course, it was also a small land mine of other tourists looking to get the same photos as us!! But it was fun getting help from other tourists in getting photos, and as long as you maintain patience (even when a family of four spends thirty minutes hogging a flower wall), it's a really fun way to spend an afternoon.<br />
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I wanted to look cute but also be comfy, and this outfit was perfect! It was also awesome weather-wise to be able to do light layers! I started building with this velvet cami I picked up right before Christmas, then added a burgundy flannel, followed by my leather jacket. Paired with jeans and my comfy-tastic boots, it made for a easy outfit to wear all day long without being uncomfortable!!<br />
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One more post from my trip remains...I'll be sad to see these photos go! :(<br />
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xoxo<br />
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Carisa </div>
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Purse: <a href="http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-bag-17-in-glovetanned-leather/58120.html?dwvar_color=OLL6I">c/o Coach</a> | Dress: ThredUP (similar dress <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2612476/womens-halo-textured-fit-flare-dress.jsp?color=Black%20Cherry">here</a>) | Jacket: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-rib-trim-faux-leather-jacket-mossimo-black/-/A-50833413">Target</a> | Hat: <a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2592892/womens-apt-9-braided-felt-fedora.jsp?color=Black">Kohls</a> | Shoes: <a href="https://www.offbroadwayshoes.com/152702/ADALIN.prod?pg=&pp=&filter_cat=style/bootiesankleboots-style">Off Broadway Shoes</a> | Necklace: vintage | Nails: OPI in Brisbane Bronze </div>
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It's finally 2017. A new year full of new possibilities and fun adventures!</div>
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In case you weren't obsessively following my Instagram because, you know, you have a life, I spent New Year's weekend in Nashville, Tennessee with my dear friend Kara!! I'd never been to Nashville before and I was looking forward to a weekend of food, murals, shopping, and...okay...more food. Nothing about Nashville disappointed me-but more on that as I put these posts up!</div>
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Saturday morning we popped out of bed at around 8am so we could get an early(ish) start on the day. Our first stop? The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which we'd heard from a few friends and our previous night's Lyft driver was the perfect place to view the Nashville skyline. In the misting rain, we walked up the steep hill to the bridge and stared out at the pretty and cloudy skyline on the river. Since Kara is an amazing friend who likes taking pictures (almost) as much as I do, she was gracious enough to go through several runs of taking the above photos in front of the Nashville skyline, even when we were freezing our tails off. </div>
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After looking at the skyline for a few more minutes, we caught a Lyft (yes, we took a lot of Lyfts last weekend) over to Hillsboro Village, where we waited in line for TWO HOURS to eat at the Pancake Pantry. Yes. Two hours. It was worth it. Somehow. They were so good, I'm kind of drooling over them as I type this...</div>
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After our brunch, we headed over to the dragon mural we had spotted while waiting in the rain for pancakes and took more pictures. It was the first of the murals we caught that weekends and it's still one of my favorites!! I love fantasy creatures and this dragon was fantastic to take in. We nabbed more coffee at a cafe across the street, then headed back across town to shop at 12 South. </div>
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This outfit was so much fun to wear for wandering around Nashville!! I probably should have worn extra socks, or gloves, but otherwise I was pretty warm considering the weather. This striped dress that I picked up from ThredUP is made of thicker cotton and is very structured, which helps keep you warm. I paired it with tights and my new favorite boots, which are literally the most comfy boots on earth. </div>
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I paired it with a vintage necklace, a gold ring, and a hat to keep the rain off of my hair (plus to help me look even cuter)! But the real gem of my accessories was, of course, this stunning Coach purse I received as a part of the #coachholiday campaign. It's kind of unbelievable that I'm getting to work with Coach, guys. I've loved Coach since I was a teenager, so collaborating with them from this campaign is basically the most "pinch me moment" of my blogging career thus far. And it's even more amazing to be a part of the campaign promoting the reintroduction of the Classic Saddle Bag 17. This burgundy shade, the soft, glove tanned leather, and the attention to detail blow my mind every time I look at them. Okay, I'm going to stop gushing now (and save some for later)!</div>
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We went home for the night and changed for New Year's Eve, a look I didn't capture thanks to it being dark by the time we headed out. But I'm so excited to share more of my trip with all of you soon!</div>
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