Carpool Style

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Jacket: Gap. Skirt: Sophie Max. Shirt: La Senorita Jolie. Boots: Charlie 1 Horse for Lucchese. Sunglasses: RayBan. Necklace: Melvin Jewelry. Rings: Melinda Maria (totally obsessing over this one) and Tiffany. Earrings: Jewelmint. Bracelets:  Blydesign. Hair: thanks to BLo ouT.

I'm amping up my carpool style for you today.  On most occasions you'll find me in my running gear, but on the days I get the run out of the way first thing, I'm likely wearing something like this. Denim jacket, cowgirl boots, RayBans and anything else comfortable underneath.  In this case, my beloved La Senorita Jolie Valentina shirt and recent maxi skirt purchase for pennies on sale at Belk.  I Looooove, capital L and a lot of O's my work as a wardrobe stylist, and when it's time for me to step out I will, but when I am on the job as Mommy, give me comfortable or comfortable and nothing in between.  Thanks to BLo ouT for the cute hair in this post in prep for a fun day of photo shooting all over the QC.  Want this shirt?  Shop it here, and use code LSJ-QCS at check out and get free shipping!

Shorts + Arooji's Wine Room

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Shirt: Anthropologie (old). Shorts: Piperlime and here's another pair. Turtleneck: CAbi, here's one. Boots: J. Crew. (old) here's a pair. Jacket: Gap.  Purse: Coach. Belt: Target. Tights: J. Crew. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Bee Earrings: Jewelmint. Other Earrings: made by a friend.  Bracelets: My Great-Grandmother's, Grandmother's, Grandmother-in-law's, Stella & Dot. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, custom at Diamonds Direct. 

Donna and I had so much fun shooting over at Arooji's Wine Room.  If you live in the Queen City, head on over to the Shops at Morrison and cozy up to a glass for yourself... Great food, tasty vino, delightful environment and friendly conversation.  Here I go again with this is one of my favorite outfits, but really it is.  I think it totally speaks to my more common "boho" style by day, and it's so much fun to pair shorts, tights and boots!  Do you agree? 

We are all still grieving the heartbreak in Connecticut.  We have to treat one another with love and kindness. I am praying for those families affected, as I know we all are.  Thank you so much for taking time to be here with me.

I hope you are having a loving week!

-Whitley

the Queen City Style Turns One!

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Sweater: Ralph Lauren from summerbird. Shirt: Forever 21. Skirt: c/o The Boulevard at South End (call to get yours!). Boots: Charlie 1 Horse from Constance Consignment. Bag: Coach. Tights: J. Crew. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Necklace: J. Crew, similar, this one is amazing! Earrings: JewelMint. Bracelets: vintage, J. Crew. Rings: Tiffany, Diamonds Direct.

Last week the Queen City Style turned one!  This has been one of the best things ever to happen for me.  I submitted this story to Lucky Magazine, they ran it (thank you Lucky!!), and that was all the validation I could ask for; somebody out there was interested in what I had to share.  After seeing the printed article, I woke up the next morning and decided I would write a blog.  I can't tell you how much joy this have brought me.  I have met some of the nicest people; fellow bloggers, brand consultants, designers, boutique owners, stylists, industry people both afar and in my own community.  I've got a little business going here.  Awesome things have spawned from this blog. I am now working as a wardrobe consultant/personal stylist.  I've recently helped facilitate, along with three other small business owners, a new philanthropic effort here in the Queen City, Warm Charlotte.  I am so, so grateful for all of these opportunities.  the Queen City Style has become my path for creativity, fun and pursuing my passion....Finally, at the age of 35!  Hello!  This is me! Yippee!!  Thank you to each and every one of you for walking with me through this journey over the past year.  Thank you for reading, and thank you for your feedback.  Thank you for accepting me, introducing me to great people and opportunities, helping me and supporting me.  You know who you are.  If you are reading this, I am talking to you.

With all my heart! -Whitley

Here's my first post, wearing the same necklace I love so much, mama got it for me for Christmas!

Floral Flair

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Saturday was 70's and sunny; a perfect lake day in the Queen City.

Sunday--low 50's, rainy and chilly.

Temps have slowly regained their warm and sunny disposition, 

and the glorious Spring weather of the South has prevailed once again.

Today I'm linking up to Marionberry Style for Marion's

trend of the month challenge, florals.

With my unequivocal love for color and all things bright and cheery,

I couldn't be more excited to participate.

Thanks, Marion, for the hospitality!
I welcome you with open arms to the Queen City anytime!

The cross walk and fountain at Phillip's Place

came to mind as the perfect location for a bit of floral fun.

Shirt: Andrew Gn, mine is from Capitol,

Evening Shorts: Urban Outfitters, this pair looks just the same,

Belt: Vintage-my Grandmother's

Shoes: Nine West

Rings: Turquoise: Vintage-my Grandmother's, Custom 

and Tiffany's Interlocking Circles Ring
Earrings: Jewelmint, last seen here,
Sunglasses: Mine are Blinde Natural Borne Thriller,
here is an awesome, slightly more affordable pair,
Clutch: Coach (old), here is a similar one.

For the love of stylin' with a sunny, floral flair... xo-Whitley