Legally Charming Style

So this look is one that has been full of good intentions. First, I was supposed to post the look Valentine's week, but it was my first day in court and I was so busy I didn't get around to it. Then, I intended to wear this out on Valentine's Day. And then it was snowy and there was a wind chill of -15 so that didn't happen. I feel kind of bad for this outfit-it keeps getting shuffled around and has yet to be worn!

But I love every part of it. Take this beautiful pink jacket, for instance. I found this when some local bloggers hosted a closet sale back in January, and I just love the proportions-dramatic shoulders, the thigh-grazing length. It was such a statement piece (and vintage too) that I couldn't leave it behind. (Especially for fifteen dollars!) If you can find a gem like this at your local thrift store, take it home!! It's one of those pieces that you just have to let shine in comparison to everything else.

So that's why I paired it with all black. A tee shirt, skinny jeans, and a funky pair of open-toed heels. A silver cuff and silver and black clutch. It's all about fun, simplicity, and letting your inner diva come out. This is the kind of look that I will wear out with my girlfriends. Someday. You know, when it's not so cold that I'd lose a toe from hypothermia if I went out in open-toed shoes.

xoxo

Carisa

Happy Friday!

Hello! Welcome to Valentine's Day 2015 coverage, live from Legally Charming Style!

(Yes, that was horrible. Please feel free to blame my journalism roots for that one.)

I'm taking three days out of real-life fashion coverage to bring you some ideas about what to wear this weekend, no matter the occasion! Because I'm super nice and cool like that, even though I have a moral opposition to Valentine's Day in general that we'll talk about at another time.

So let's talk honestly. Not all of us are in relationships this Valentine's Day. I am recently single and have no plans for a romantic date with anyone, or any other plans in general. So what's a girl to do? Sit around and eat ice cream while moaning about love lost or something? Um, no. Sorry. I don't play that way. And neither should you, because being single is fun and exciting (even when your family is all asking you when it's going to be your turn to walk down the aisle).

My suggestion?

Take yourself out on a "treat yo'self" date. Do something that makes you feel happy or excited, or generally gets you out of the mopey mode the greeting card industry has worked hard to put you in because of your single state. My plan? I think I'm going to sleep late, make myself a big-ass breakfast, get some work done for my trial the following Thursday, and then take myself to see a movie. No, it will not be Fifty Shades of Grey. (I'm actually now looking to see what's even out besides that.) Then maybe a coffee and a book? That sounds like literally the most divine weekend.

This outfit is ideal for running around but still feeling cute. Bright colors, a couple of patterns, and loose jeans in case you decide you want a few extra chocolates or a piece of pie (because #treatyoself). I wore it to a meeting, then to look at puppies and out consignment/swap hunting for new clothes. It was a fun day, exactly the kind of day I'd do for Valentine's if I literally hadn't done it last weekend.

What can I say? I'm the type of girl who likes to treat myself regularly. Because I'm cool like that.

Look out tomorrow for the next in the series!

xoxo

Carisa

Thank goodness, right?



Now, the week doesn't necessarily end for me because I have so much work to do for an upcoming trial. Buuuuuuuut the weekend also means that I can go do fun stuff like a clothing swap and a concert, and I'm not forced to stay at school for hours and hours and hours and...you get my point.



This outfit was my hump day happiness-marking my halfway through the crazy work/school week. If you know me (and my previous posts) I love yellow for a bit of sunshine and encouragement--it's like a pep talk from your wardrobe without a literal pep talk from your wardrobe a la Beauty and the Beast. This lightweight sweater is one of my favorite yellow pieces because of the subtle stripe and soft knit. But since it's winter and a little too cold to wear on its own, I decided to take a little Pin-spiration and pair it with a polka dot button-down and some black jeans. I really love how this came out. It's happy, figure-flattering, and just right to make it through a day in the sometimes Artic/sometimes Sahara environment known as the inside of this law school. Heck, it was even warm enough to go outside and shoot sans coat (All the way up to 39...wait, is that not warm?!)!



Now those are some Fri-YAY happies to carry into the weekend.



xoxo

Happy Hump Day!

I know, I know. You're reading this title, and you're probably judging me a little (maybe a lot). Leggings as pants, Carisa? You're a fashion blogger. You should be wearing REAL pants. But the facts of life, as of Monday, were these: 1) It was Monday. 2) It was raining. 3) My black jeans are now my skinny-person jeans, and they were not feeling comfy. 4) My shirt was long enough to cover my butt.

That's about 99% of the reason I came to the decision to wear leggings as pants. And you know what? I'm actually 100% okay with showing this off as a look on my blog, because it's darn cute and not an iota trashy.

I do not always advocate for leggings as pants. For example, I don't advocate it when your shirt is too short to cover your crotch. I also don't advocate it when your leggings are anything less than fleecy ones or made with thick cotton. I don't advocate it when they're too tight and give you awkward camel toe. Just as important: wearing them in a way that's flattering. Maybe with a nice, flowy top like this one that has a nice pattern. And a cute jacket. Maybe some sleek boots. Not with your college sweatshirt and Uggs, because you'll probably look like you're twenty again and/or in the middle of finals (I'm saying sorry in advance to future Carisa in May--no offense, hon). Not the worst look, but not a great one, either.

But when your outfit meets the above conditions, I say go for it. Wear those bad boys.

For now, I'll enjoy and have no shame in my legging game.

xoxo

Carisa

Hello blogger world! Happy Monday!