GIVEAWAY: Happy Valentine's Day To You And Me

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Bag: Coach, thanks to Belk. Dress: TOPSHOP at Nordstrom Southpark. Shirt: thanks to La Senorita Jolie. Shoes: Stuart Weitzman. Tights: J. Crew.  Wine: Sobon Estates (Awesome Zinfandel under $13 at Total Wine). Ring: Melinda Maria. Earrings: Melinda Maria. Cuff: from Sloan. Others: Jook and Nona and thanks to Chelsea Charles.  Photography: Moments by Donna.

Remember my Valentine's Day Wish List at Belk last week?  I've been on the hunt for some time now for the perfect executive tote, and I finally found it!  I've been a loyal Coach bag carrier for over half my life now, since my first hand me down from my Mom.  (I carry this cross-body bag every day).  At any rate, I couldn't be more excited about my newest addition to my Coach bag collection.  These bags are carefully crafted of high quality leather, and they carry a look of understated elegance.  I was so excited to team up with Belk for this awesome Valentine's Day collaboration, and perhaps the coolest part is they are sharing the love with you!  Two readers will be the lucky recipients of a $75 gift card to purchase anything you want at Belk. 

To enter just leave a comment on this post letting me know which item from my Belk Valentine's Day Wish List you like best.  

For up to four additional entries:

1-Let me know if you are a fan of the Queen City Style on Facebook

2-Let me know if you follow the Queen City Style on Instagram

3-Let me know if you follow the Queen City Style on Twitter

4-Let me know if you are a fan of Belk on Facebook

This giveaway ends Saturday, February 15th, and the winner will be announced the next day.
  Thanks so much for reading, and good luck!  Whitley

Rethread Your Threads

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Need an excuse to clean out your closet?  Tired of your significant other's enormous t-shirt collection? Donate your old t-shirts for a great cause!  the Queen City Style and Simplicity have teamed up to collect 300 T-Shirts by March 1st to donate to Rethreaded, an organization which provides a paid four-month holistic training program that includes sewing art and life skills for women who are coming out of lives of sex trade and human trafficking in our country.  The products, made out of old t-shirts are funky, cool, and, of course, totally unique!  Check them out here, and if you are interested in donating your old t-shirts, please email me at thequeencitystyle@yahoo.com to arrange for drop off or pick up.  I know much of the country is getting snow.  We are experiencing a true Winter Wonderland here in the Carolinas!

 Thank you so much!  Whitley

Two, Four, Six, Eight...

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Hi Everyone!  Since inception the Queen City Style has increasingly been the most fun little place in my world, and it has been one of the most gratifying channels for me to connect with others. the Queen City Style is what it is as a result of collaborations with amazing local businesses, designers and individuals in the Charlotte community as well as some great talent outside of Charlotte.  It brings me joy beyond measure to be able to bridge my love of great style with these entreprenuers and in turn share it all with you in my own fun way.  That said, it's Charlotte Magazine voting time again!  Today I am asking if you love the Queen City Style as much as I do, would you consider voting HERE in the category of Local Shopping/Style Blog?  Thank you a bushel and a peck!

I think I love you!

Whitley

Small Business Saturday

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Do you shop small?  As serial star-gazing entreprenuer it is something I truly believe in, and living in here the Queen City we have the luxury of so many hip one of a kind businesses from which to choose. The Saturday after Thanksgiving was first declared Small Business Saturday in 2010, and so tomorrow I encourage you to eat, drink, shop, splurge; do it all... local!  I’ve had wonderful opportunities to collaborate with some really outstanding businesses around town. Here are just a few, so please do pay them a visit, whether you’re doing your holiday shopping or recovering from it!

Reid's Fine Foods

Rooster's

Pike's Soda Shop

Hilliard Studio Method

Run For Your Life

If are the owner of a local business and would like to promote your brand on the Queen City Style, let me know. I would love to collaborate and get creative with you!

Happy Shopping! Whitley

I.C. London

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Lingerie: Cosabella; Shoes, Slip and Sleep Mask (similar here), all c/o I.C. London.
Photography: Moments by Donna, Hair and Makeup: Deme Fourtounis. 

After serving as a flagship fixture on East Boulevard for 20 years, the Queen City's lingerie go-to has moved to a newly renovated, open air space at The Village at SouthPark.  To share the excitement, the store has extended a private 20% discount to all readers of the Queen City Style through Saturday, November 23. Just mention this post at check out. The holiday season is getting close.  Ladies, in all the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and buying and doing for others, I am here to tell you there is no time like the present to buy something for yourself.  Go get yourself some high quality comfortable jammies.  Feel good about yourself and still be cozy.  I.C. London carries a range of products from underpinnings to sophisticated negligees to cotton cozies and bedroom slippers.  I hope you will treat yourself (or someone you love).

Happy pampering!

xo-Whitley

Let Your Hair Down

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Dress: c/o Belk. Shoes: Stuart Weitzman. Hairpiece: JewelMint. Photography: By Tatyana M. Hair and Makeup: By Heather Cole. Stylist: Caroline Hamlin Byrnes of Belk.

I adore this short dress I wore for the second part of my shoot with the Young Affiliates of the Mint. More glam, of course, but Caroline styled a more casual look, which Heather completed by curling my hair into a sophisticated bob. I hope you'll join me in letting your hair down at the inaugural Fall Ball this Friday, November 8th, benefiting the Mint Museum.

Click here to get your tickets to the Fall Ball!

- Whitley

1920s Glamour, Revealed!

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Dress: Adrianna Papell c/o Belk. Earrings: c/o Belk. Photography: Tatyana M. Hair and Makeup: Heather Cole. Stylist: Caroline Hamlin Byrnes of Belk.

And HERE it is, the dress--dripping with sequins and sparkle! In case you missed it, I revealed just a hint of it in this previous post here. This is part two of my collaboration with the Young Affiliates of the Mint, who are hosting the inaugural Fall Ball on November 8th with proceeds benefitting The Mint Museum. I love that the theme for this first year is 1920s Speakeasy, a revolutionary time for fashion. Come to the ball to dazzle (think fringed frocks, feathered headbands and utter extravagance), and be sure to look out for the rest of the promo shots on the YAM's Facebook and Twitter pages.

Click here to get your tickets to the Fall Ball!

- Whitley

Get The Password

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Dress: Adrianna Papell c/o Belk. Earrings: c/o Belk. Photography: Tatyana M. Hair and Makeup: Heather Cole. Stylist: Caroline Hamlin Byrnes of Belk

The Young Affiliates of the Mint are gearing up to host their brand new Fall event, the inaugural Fall Ball on November 8th, with proceeds benefitting The Mint Museum. The theme for the event is 1920s speakeasy, and I couldn't have been more excited to participate with the photo shoot. I was totally blown away with the gorgeous hair style created by Heather Cole, and I got to wear this fabulous vintage-inspired black sequined gown from Belk. Want to attend?  You'll have to wait until next time to see the rest of this dress!  In the meantime, click here to get your password and tickets to the Fall Ball.

For the love of great style and art, Whitley

Fort Mill Magazine

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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen a few weeks ago the big news that my work as a wardrobe stylist made its first editorial cover. The news isn't completely fresh, but looking at these photos, I'm still so excited. Driving home to Asheville on a Friday to visit old friends, I got the call from one of the first photographers I ever worked with, Joseph Bradley, about a job that was to take place on that Sunday.  This meant I had to race back to Charlotte a few hours earlier than planned and put together seven looks in just a few hours.  A huge thank you to Joe for recommending me for the job and to Fort Mill Magazine publishers, Louis and Tracey Roman for taking a chance on me.  I had a wonderful time working with everyone on this set, and since it was shot at Fort Mill High School my Dad was there to cheer me on from the sidelines.  Such a fun experience all the way around, and I can't wait to collaborate with Fort Mill Magazine for the winter publication!  Be sure to check out the on line issue here for wardrobe credits, or please let me know if have any styling questions. I would love to hear from you!

Much love to all of you reading, Whitley

New Website

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Hi friends!  I am very excited to share my new website for my wardrobe and personal styling business.  I have immensley enjoyed the opportunities the Queen City Style has paved the way for me to experience, and being able to to pursue my love of fashion beyond my own closet doors is a dream come true.  It is such a delight be able to apply my personal love for style and fashion in ways that help and bring joy to others. If you or someone you know might be interested in my personal styling services or that on a more commercial level, I would love to hear about your needs and start styling with you! Here she is...

Thanks so much for being here! Whitley

Styling Courtney Spencer

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Last weekend I had a wonderful time working with this fresh-faced American beauty, Courtney Spencer. Styling Courtney in an old house dress that belonged to my Grandmother, a few of my own frocks, and some Free People items from Belk Southpark, I headed back to the family farm with my team for some nature-inspired casual moments.  The day was just as lovely as it apperas here, captured in photos by Doug Brooks and through hair and make up artistry by Deme Fourtounis.  Courtney looks so sweet and lovely to me in this last photo.  This was one of my favorite shoots to date.

Thanks for much for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

xx-Whitley

Front Row

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Image by Green Valley Photography

 

Presented by Scott Jaguar, this season's Front Row Charlotte will be a show you don't want to miss. Get ready for Fall 2013 with an intimate runway show from men's clothing stores Abbeydale, Blank Canvas, Nordstrom, Silverfly, & Taylor Richards & Conger. Pop-up shops from each participating vendor as well as Revolve Upscale men's Consignment and Dilworth Eye Associates will follow the show where you can purchase everything you see on the runway that night. Everyone gets a front row seat to the best in men's style. Bring out your friends for the ultimate show & shop! All proceeds from ticket sales go toward the Charlotte chapter of Coalition to Unchain Dogs.  I attended last fall's first Front Row event, and though I don't label, this just might be one of my top picks for all time best runway shoes since my first ever under the tents at NYC's Bryant Park in 1999.  In other words, it's an event to get out of your comfort zone (jammies on the couch) and not miss.  Don't wait!  Tickets are selling out fast.

Hope to see you there!

-Whitley

https://frontrowclt.eventbrite.com/