Legally Charming Style

It's officially spring, guys!!!!

I am so excited. The weather last week started to cooperate (right before the snow...) and it felt bright and happy and like the perfect weather to throw on a sundress. And since the weather oh so nicely asked, I did what it wanted--because why not cooperate with Mother Nature when she's so polite?

This dress is one of my favorite easy breezy pieces because it's so comfy, and I've already worn it I think three times on this blog--proof positive that I'm guilty of serially repeating my pieces. I'm not immune to the allure of wearing the same thing over and over again just because I blog about my clothes sometimes!

But the real star of this outfit is this ADORABLE leopard clutch. How cute is it though?!?!

So the story of the clutch:

Back in January I got an email from an old friend, Denise. Denise and I met when I was an undergrad working at a shelter called SAAFE House in Hunstville, Texas. It turns out that not only is Denise a completely amazing person, mom, and foster parent back in Texas, but she also runs an adorable online shop called A Tad Monroe. (Whew, did anyone else get exhausted just reading that? I know I did!) A Tad Monroe is pretty much the Southern sensibility I grew up with in fashion--including some mix print tops, and adorable denim shirt dress (that would be awfully cute in an outfit like this one), and more--which I must admit I love, even if I dress a little more city than country these days. But this clutch was my absolute FAVE and it had to be mine.

The best part about her shop? Everything is under $50!! I know. Get excited, everybody. I am resisting all efforts to not spend more money in her shop than my poor little bank account will allow.

The shop is located here, and if you shop using my promo code legally10 through April 4th, you'll get 10% off your order at checkout! It's the perfect time and excuse to add new stuff to your wardrobe (because you already did your spring cleaning, right?).

Do you have any shops you love? Tell me about them in the comments below! And if you end up purchasing anything, tag me (@legallycharming_style) and A Tad Monroe (@atadmonroe) when you post on Instagram so we can see what you got!

xoxo

Carisa


*Disclosure: I was provided the leopard clutch from A Tad Monroe in exchange for a review of the shop. However, all opinions and thoughts about their products are my own. 

Hi hello!

So it's no secret that I love color. My Instagram sometimes looks like a rainbow factory exploded everywhere, and there's rarely a day goes by that I'm not wearing at least one pop of color somewhere on my person--whether it's an orange shoe, a purple cardigan, or a blue bag (okay, sometimes all three at once), I'm all up on color. There's something about it that makes me really happy!

Sometimes, though, I like to mix things up and really try for the monochromatic look. There's something about all black everything that screams class and sophistication, like a Hollywood starlet in a classic black and white film, all lips and smokey eyes over their outfits. It makes me feel really sexy to be dressed in all black.

A few Fridays ago I had a charity auction at law school that called for something a little dressier than my 9-to-5 fare. I was home that day and thought I was totally on top of what I was going to wear. Then 4:30 came and I started getting ready...yeah, guys, it didn't really work. Full disclosure: this was the FOURTH outfit I tried on. (Even we fashion bloggers struggle with what we're going to wear sometimes!)

I love how this French Connection peplum top (a piece I rented from Le Tote) falls with this very-office appropriate pencil skirt from The Limited--the softness of the look is gorgeous and this pairing had everyone convinced it was a dress! I was able to comfortably eat and drink all night without issue, which for me is super important.

I paired the combo with shorter black heels to keep my feet from hurting by the end of the night. Nighttime=more jewelry to me, so I put in the big earrings and stacked rings on two fingers which is a lot for me! Finally, I threw in this kicky gingham clutch that I got from Le Tote and painted some crazy classy red lips on for a true Old Hollywood look.

I felt great all night, and I even got a marriage proposal out of the deal! Unfortunately we can't run away together just yet because I have that whole bar exam thing coming up this summer. ;) But now that you know this look can get such results, there's no reason not to try it out, amirite? (Unless you're not ready for that yet, in which case you do you boo.)

xoxo

Carisa