Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Belk: Modern. Southern. Style.


I am a lifelong customer of Belk department stores, and chances are, if you were born and raised in the south east, you are too.  I remember entering the Asheville mall, always, through the Belk department store.  Conveniently enough, the doors opened to the children's and teen section, and my little girl Saturday excitement began at that moment.  Is it ironic that I always only enter Southpark Mall through Belk if I can help it?  It's not that I don't love the other stores, but there is just something about feeling home.  Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, and can you imagine my excitement when I was invited to the most recent Belk Fashion Preview as presented by VP of Merchandising and Fashion Direction, Arlene Goldstein?


I wore my most coveted suit which belonged to my Great-Grandmother, paired with the purse my Great-Great Grandmother needle pointed and my favorite Cole Haan pumps from Brazil (here).


Belk offers many of my favorite everyday lines, as well as several of the more artistic, fashion-forward brands I go to for individual statement making pieces.  Quite possibly the most exciting thing I took away from the presentation is that Belk will be carrying Cynthia Rowley by the end of March, and certainly in time for Girls Night Out at the Southpark store on Thursday, April 4th. Ms. Rowley, herself, is slated to attend.  I am hoping for a hand shake-hug, which is my professional greeting combined with the real me greeting.  The below dress and shirt are a couple of my oldest but most favorite Cynthia Rowley garments.



Most of you know that the majority of my fashion inspiration comes from my Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who were department store fashion buyers. I'll be back later to share some of my favorite pieces from Belk's spring offering, but for now, I just had to tell you about my fun meet and greet with Arlene at Belk.  It was just one more indication, for me, that the Queen City Style and where it is leading is the path for me.  Thank you for walking it with me.  Hope to see you on the 4th at Belk Southpark!

With gratitude, Whitley

10 comments:

  1. I've never been to a Belk, but I love these pics.

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfashn.com

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    1. Ashley, if you have one near you, it is wonderful! Always great sales too! :))

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  2. Very cool items! We have belk and I go all the time always great finds! Love that lace dress :)

    XO Meghan
    citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes, Meghan.. great selection but probably my favorite part is they are always finding a reason to have a great sale :).

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  3. Big fan of Belk when I was down south for college! Great post!

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  4. I used to shop at Belk and only Belk when growing up going to South Park Mall. But with all the recent renovations, now I have more department stores to choose from. Confession: I lean toward Nordstrom more, because their return policy is so much easier than Belk's is. That's definitely something they can improve on! Before SP got a Lilly store, Belk was always where I bought all my Lilly too! Saw you running this morning, after I dropped the kiddos off at school. Girl, you're crazy?! 35 degrees?? Missed you at book club last night. Per the usual, we shut Napa on Providence down...leaving at 11:30?!

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    1. This is great feedback, Ashley :)... Actually it was not me running this morning. I have a photo shoot last night at our last month's spot, Petit Phillipe! Missed all of my book club friends!! Am sure y'all had a fantastic time talking about the great wine :).

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  5. bah, those shoes are fabulous! We dont have Belk around Ohio, boo!


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  6. I haven't been to Belk's in forever but it's a Southern institution to be sure. You look great and congrats on face time with the VP! I'm also loving the dress on the left in the first photo. I'd put that on my body right now!

    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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