Sunday, July 8, 2012

This Dress And A Giveaway

A tiny stretch of Selwyn Avenue constitutes part of one of my regular running routes.  First, I run past Selwyn Pub and try not to peer over my left shoulder with envy at all those folks sipping on their cold beverages.  Just beyond the pub, I'm usually slowing my pace to catch a glimpse of the window display at KK Bloom Boutique, which always bears lovely things.  I pick up my pace to pass Yoforia, as I get that same feeling I do when passing Selwyn Pub.  On a recent run, however, this dress in the window at KK Bloom stopped me in my tracks.  It is so amazing, that I opted to keep it simple with my every day accessories.  This dress is like butter; a paper thin swath of gauze that swirls and floats through the air with each step.  It was all I could do return it to them.  With all this talk of sipping on something cold and tasty, what better location for showcasing this dress than the patio at Nolen Kitchen.
I have a surprise for you at the bottom of this post!

Charlie Jade Dress at Nolen Kitchen, KK Bloom Giveaway

Charlie Jade Dress at Nolen Kitchen

Charlie Jade Dress from KK Bloom, JJ Winters Clutch, Stella Dot and J. Crew Bracelets, Blinde Sunglasses,

Patio at Nolen Kitchen

JJ Winters Clutch, Stella Dot Bracelets



Dress: Charlie Jade at KK Bloom Boutique, or love this, this and this shorter one also by Charlie Jade. Sunglasses: Blinde, or here is similar pair.  Shoes: Gifted, but here's my summer staple.  Right Arm Bracelet: Old, but here's a similar one.  Left Arm Bracelets: Stella & Dot ONE, and TWO now on SALE here, J. Crew. Earrings:  Thanks to JoJo Loves You. Necklace: KK Bloom Boutique.  Clutch: JJ Winters here, mine is from Lipp Boutique.  Rings: Tiffany and Custom by Diamonds Direct.

Want this dress?  A few remain!  The exciting part, KK Bloom Boutique is giving away a $50 Gift Card to one lucky reader of the Queen City Style!  Recently awarded by Charlotte Magazine 2012 Boutique of the year, KK Bloom not only carries fabulous garb, but they have a magnificent assortment of jewelry and accessories, including Kendra Scott, Towne & Reese, JJ Winters and more!

There are several ways to enter:

1-Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of the Queen City Style by Email, Bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect.
2-Mandatory Entry: You must Like KK Bloom on Facebook.
Additional Entries:
3-Like the Queen City Style on Facebook
4-Follow the Queen City Style on Twitter
5-Follow the Queen City Style on Pinterest
6-Share this Giveaway on Facebook
7-Tweet Giveaway, link to (@QueenCityStyle) and (@KKBLOOM).
8-Pin an image to Pinterest & reference Giveaway on the Queen City Style.
9-Share the Giveaway on your Blog
10-Refer a friend to this Giveaway
11-Tell me how YOU would style this dress!

Please let me know in ONE comment below each of the ways you have entered. It would help me greatly if you listed 1., 2., 3., etc)

This giveaway ends Friday, July 13, and the winner will be announced Monday, July 16.  Thanks so much for reading, and Good Luck!  Whitley

And the winner is...

  1. 1. Following
    2. Liked KK Bloom on FB
    3. Like you on FB
    4. Follow you on twitter
    5. Follow you on Pinterest
    6. Shared on FB
    7. Shared on twitter
    8. Pinned image & referenced giveaway
    11. I would style with tons of bangles, funky earrings, dressy black wedges & my gold Rebecca Minkoff clutch.
Please email me at thequeencitystyle@yahoo.com, so I may mail you your Gift Card!  Thanks to everyone for reading and for entering this awesome Giveaway from KK Bloom!

43 comments:

  1. 1. Follow you on GFC
    2. Like KK Bloom on FB
    3. Like QCS on FB
    4. Follow QCS on Twitter
    5. I love the way you styled the dress. I'd do it the same way. It's so bold that it doesn't need a lot of accessorizing, just a few pieces to complete the look! Love it!

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  2. How fantastic! I follow you via GFC and Bloglovin, and I like KK Bloom on FB as Danielle Villano.
    Extra:
    1) I like your FB page as Danielle Villano
    2) I would style this dress by basically letting it shine by itself - I'd just wear some simple jewelry to compliment it! :)

    Best,
    Danielle
    loveandlookpretty@gmail.com
    http://loveandlookpretty.blogspot.com

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  3. 1-Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of the Queen City Style by Email, Bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect.
    I am, I am!

    2-Mandatory Entry: You must Like KK Bloom on Facebook.
    I did, I did!


    3-Like the Queen City Style on Facebook
    I do!

    5-Follow the Queen City Style on Pinterest
    I do!

    6-Share this Giveaway on Facebook
    I did!

    11-Tell me how YOU would style this dress!
    Likely with a simple, light, sheer sweater button-down so I could wear in the evenings with a breeze.

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  4. 1-Mandatory Entry: Love to Follow
    2-Mandatory Entry: You must Like KK Bloom on Facebook as Lynn R.
    3-Liked the Queen City Style on Facebook
    5-Followed the Queen City Style on Pinterest

    I would LOVE to wear this dress this summer to the Saratoga Horse Races in NY with an elegant hat accented with a matching color flower.
    Lynn Roberts

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  5. That dress is gorg! It is screaming to be a 'if this dress was a room' inspiration. LOVE.

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    1. Elizabeth!! This is brilliant!! You need to put together a collage board of a room based on this dress!!

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  6. What a fun giveaway... thanks for hosting!

    1-following on Google Friend Connect.
    2-Liked KK Bloom on Facebook.
    3-Liked the Queen City Style on Facebook
    4-Following the Queen City Style on Twitter
    7-Tweeted the Giveaway
    8-Pin an image to Pinterest & reference Giveaway on the Queen City Style.
    11-I would style this the same way you did... except with wedges... maxis are always long on me :)

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  7. Follow you and like kk bloom on fb! Great giveaway! Thanks!!

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  8. Another gorgeous dress! I am in love with this one - and your hair! Can I raid your closet? :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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    1. Heather, thank you, as ever. KK Bloom was kind enough to loan me this dress for the sake of this post. I am in LOVE with this dress!!

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    1. Clara, thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I hope you will visit again soon!

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  10. 1-Follow Queen City Style Bloglovin'
    2-Like KK Bloom on Facebook
    3-Like the Queen City Style on Facebook
    4-Follow the Queen City Style on Twitter
    5-Follow the Queen City Style on Pinterest
    6-Shared this Giveaway on Facebook
    7-Tweeted Giveaway
    8-Pin an image to Pinterest & reference Giveaway on the Queen City Style.
    11-I would rock this dress with turquoise earrings, tons of gold and black bangles, a big gold clutch, and fun gold summer staple sandals! Oh I hope I win, KK Bloom is one of my favorite stores!

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  11. omg that dress is GORGEOUS. Ok...
    1. Following you (of course)
    2. Liked KK Bloom on FB
    3. I like you on FB
    4. I follow on twitter
    5. I follow on pinterest
    6. Would style it with a big clutch and some sandals

    The Aestate

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  12. OMG, that is the most fabulous dress ever! I just love the colors and the braiding detail is gorgeous! You look fantastic!

    <3 Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  13. 1. Following
    2. Liked KK Bloom on FB
    3. Like you on FB
    4. Follow you on twitter
    5. Follow you on Pinterest
    6. Shared on FB
    7. Shared on twitter
    8. Pinned image & referenced giveaway
    11. I would style with tons of bangles, funky earrings, dressy black wedges & my gold Rebecca Minkoff clutch.

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    1. Thanks for entering, girl! I love your specifics in #11 ;) xx

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  14. Amazing blog and dress! So glad I found your blog through KK Bloom on facebook!
    1. Following you now!
    2. Liked QCS on facebook
    3. Like KK Bloom on facebook
    4. Pinned image on Pintrest
    5. Following QCS on Pintrest
    6. Following QCS on Twitter
    I love how you styled this dress! I would style it with gold hoop earrings, my gold monogram necklace, and sandals!

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  15. 1. I am a Follower on Queen City Style Blog.
    2. I follow you on Facebook.
    3. I "LIKE" and am an avid shopper at KK Bloom.
    4. I shared this giveaway on Facebook.
    5. I refered my sister and friends to join the giveaway and to follow your fabulous blog.
    6. You ROCK in this dress. I would def try to replicate your look in this dress and I would wear it out for my birthday dinner with my hubby to OSSO. I think he would drop his jaw over this beautiful dress.

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    1. Bergen, thank you so much for your support and readership! I have noticed your name several times now in following tQCS, and I appreciate your support! I love your #6 listed here :)

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  16. Jennifer Payne
    1) I am a follower of Queen City Style Blog
    2) I follow you on facebook
    3) I "Like" KK Bloom
    4) I am sharing the giveaway on Facebook
    6) I follow you on pinterest
    7) I love this dress, and don't think you need a lot, fabulous!!!!

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  17. i was having trouble commenting. wonder why?

    anyway, love the dress! it is perfect for summer and i would like to wear it with that pretty little necklace you have on :)

    i think i have most of the entry requirements checked off. thanks for doing a fun give away!

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  18. I love this dress and would pair it with one of my simple head scarves and big gold earrings.

    I completed 1, 2, 3, and 11.

    Hope I win!

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    1. Is this the Kaylee I know??? I'm pretty sure I only know one! There no last name or a picture of you showing up. If so, so glad you are now following the Queen City Style, and if not, STILL so glad you are following the Queen City Style!! Thanks for entering the giveaway!

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  19. 1)I'm a follower via blog lovin TQCS
    2)Already liked KK via FB
    3, 4, 5 and 7 are completed

    and I would be a copy cat and wear my hair in a summer twist with gold bangles simple earrings, and necklace and let the dress be the statement!

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  20. LOVE LOVE! Simply messy high bun with simple gold necklace and some fun big statement rings! Also a brightly colored envelope clutch!

    So obsessed I did 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11!!

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  21. Wow, what a bright and vibrant dress! Love it. Thanks a bunch for stopping by and following! You have wonderful blog and following you on GFC now. Also, did nos 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the givewaway. Thanks for hosting such a lovely giveaway.
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  22. Love the dress! Looks wonderful without a lot of additions.

    I did 1,2,3,4,8,11.

    Sarah

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  23. What a great dress!!! I did Facebook, the blog, and Twitter. Looking forward to following your fun style! Emily Morgen

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  24. I follow via google friend connect.

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  26. Follow your blog!
    Liked KK Bloom on FB
    Liked QCS on FB
    Referred to a friend!

    What a fabulous dress- would be perfect to wear to my 30th birthday coming up in a few weeks!! I would wear with bangles, fun earrings, wedges and attitude :)

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  27. This dress is AMAZING! I would probably style it with a pair of gold wedges and some simple jewelry to let it shine...and hair up of course!

    I did 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11!

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  28. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw these photos of you in this dress. Totally in love and the way you paired it?! The Jewelry and bag are PERFECT!!! i'm totally lust over here haha
    You may think I'm crazy for entering but I usually fly into Charlotte to go home so I'd spend that certificate in a heartbeat haha. If I was home in SC I'd keep things simple as you have but while in SF I'd need a little more coverage. I'd probably add a cropped sweater and end up wearing it more like a maxi skirt until fall when the warn weather hits :)
    I completed numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11

    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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    1. I love this dress. I would pair it with simple stud earrings & a gold necklace. Love the braided hair too!

      I follow on Facebook, Pinterest & Bloglovin. I shared this giveaway on facebook!

      Good luck everyone!
      xo
      Laura

      Chef Laura at Home
      http://laurajanelli.posterous.com
      www.facebook.com/cheflauraathome

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  29. wow! what a great dress AND a great giveaway! this dress doesn't even need a lot of styling - i think you've done a perfect job! i would keep my hair simple, maybe pulled back with the braid (love it!) and just some flat tory burch sandals.

    thanks so much!
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11

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  30. This dress is stunning and would love to wear this to a wedding i have coming up. I love the boho style hair with this, braids and natural beachy waves would be gorgeous too. You could style this with jewelry in any colors out of this dress and wedges or flats too. Its perfect!!!

    Thanks
    Kim Flowers
    1, 2 ,3 5, 6, & 8.

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  31. Love the dress. Love the boutique.

    1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10... and here's 11.

    The way I would style the dress would have to be with these new Lucky ankle-strap wedges I just purchased at Dillards (http://www.dillards.com/product/Lucky-Brand-Gable-AnkleStrap-Wedges_301_-1_301_503278618?df=03843473_zi_peach), also I would accessorize with a few bangles and rings with my friend's chic jewelry line, Carsen Mackenzie (http://www.facebook.com/CarsenMackenzieJewelry), and with my hair parted in the middle with natural beach waves.

    Maintaining a simplistic look would be ideal because the dress has already many colors. I would simplify yet accessorize with neutral colors.

    -Shayla Torres.
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  32. A new fan of your blog! Amazing posts and amazing fashion. Found you first on Pinterest and the rest is history from there!..
    Will religiously follow from here on out;
    Obsessed from the Midwest with this East Coast blogger.

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  33. Love this dress! I wouldn't style it much differently than you have here. I would probably add my turqouise Britta Bead set that I adore! Keeping it simple!
    Adding my entries here: 1,2,3,5,6,11. Great giveaway! Happy Thursday!

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  34. LOVE this dress and this boutique! I don't think this dress needs any styling... it makes a statement all by itself- maybe some gold danglies (earrings) and a metallic clutch? I also entered 1, 2, 3, 6, 11! Thanks!

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  35. i entered 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,(no blog so no 9),10

    11: For a hot summer day here in the Carolinas, I'd pair with just simple light jewelry that has been passed down to me from my grandmother. For work, I'd pair with a cropped jean jacket and some different jewels. To go out into the night, I'd throw on a cute pair of wedge heels, hair in beachy waves and sunkissed makeup. So many colors in the dress, it's too much fun to hide!

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  36. Facebook love to you and KK Bloom :) I hope you had a great week at the lake!

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