Valentine's Day Wish List At Belk

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Y'all know how much I love me some Modern. Southern. Style.  So much so that today's Weekly Inspiration comes in the form of my Valetine's Day Wish List from Belk.  Here are a few things I need, want and love or just flat out day dream of having.  I'm kind of letting a secret out of the bag with this one. I've been wearing the same perfume since I was 15 years old when I first caught a wiff of it via a best friend's vanity. Compared to the millions of other options on the market, two things about this one work for me; it costs next to nothing, and it works.  Kind of it Katy Perry Dark Horse works.  I've been carrying my Coach Classics Leather Stewardess hand me down for 15 years.  It's a durable and classic bag well crafted of understated quality.  I think my boys would look precious in these matching hoodies, and can you belive I don't have fighting Aries jewels to adorn me?  Several of the items I've featured are on sale.  Gotta love a Belk sale. What better reason to go gifting and getting!

Happy shopping darlins!

-Whitley

I.C. London Lingerie Sale + Teaser

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So, I'm kind of a little bit scared but really excited about what's about to go down with me and Charlotte's most awesome lingerie store in the world (yes), I.C. London.  Stay tuned in the coming weeks, or keep your eyes peeled and fingers flipping through some of the city's hottest print publications... Charlotte Urban Home, QC Exclusive, Society, just to name a few. Here's a hint: Find Your Own Sexy.  In the meantime, don't miss out on I.C. London's Customer Appreciation Sale going on now through February 2nd.  Select items 30% off, and mention this post and you'll receive 20% off your entire purchase!

Snow Day!!!  

Can't wait to head out to the farm to tear up Snow Sled Hill on the Radio Flyer!

Keep Warm, Whitley

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!

Weekly Inspiration: Spring Roses

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1. Tiki Earrings  2. Crop Top  3.Cat Eye Sunglasses. 4. Stripe Clutch 5. Ball Gown Maxi Skirt 6. Glimmer Glassware 7. Horned Bottle Opener 8. Palm Springs Cocktail Napkins 9. Sandals

Inspired by roses my mama painted and those you can get yourself at ProFlowers!
Happy Friday!  Whitley

Styling Sarah Cousins

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I loved styling the fresh faced Sarah Cousins for this photo shoot on location at heels.com. Photographers Kristia Knowles and Doug Brooks took the helm with Deme Fourtounis styling makeup and hair.  How about that beaded number one of my clients passed on to me just prior to the shoot?  Eighties glam at it's finest paired perfectly with the decor.

Baby Mama

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Hey Y'all!  I would like for you to meet my new friend, Izabelle.  She's the most versatile, go with the flow, sexiest thing since the days of Flashdance. Yes, I am talking about my sweatshirt!  If you haven't yet heard of Charlotte's most popular line of casual wear, La Senorita Jolie, consider yourself introduced.  And for those of you wearing your sweatshirt and messy pony tail through the carpool line instead of a more desirable and polished outfit with perfectly coifed hair, I want to personally thank you for not leaving me a soldier of one on Team Survival.  Izabelle is the perfect way to take things up a notch. The kangaroo pocket is perfect for stowing that extra pack of wipes and with the slouchy fit, you never have to worry about baby pulling your shirt down to expose your shoulder.  What's more to love, she can be yours in Carolina Blue too!  Use code LSJ-QCS at check out and get free shipping!  Heeere's Izzie! 

Weekly Inspiration: Julianna Margulies in Andrew Gn

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1. Sequin Bandeau Pencil Dress 2. French Press 3. This rug glitters just as bright as the red carpet.  4, 5, 6. Get Julianna's Sofia Loren-inspired look with the help of this mascara, eye contour kit and lip glow 7. Asymmetrical strappy pumps 8. Lace and pompoms earrings 9. Glitter-finished clutch

Happy Shopping, Happy Friday!

Whitley

Meet Harriet And Ninja

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I am so excited.  Like I can't even begin to tell you for one milisecond how excited I am to introduce you to Harriet May.  Harriet is a running friend who answered my somewhat desperate sounding call for childcare over Facebook this past fall.  Things have been progressing in a great way here at the Queen City Style and with my wardrobe styling.  The word thrilled could serve as a launching pad for how I feel about it all. One mind is only good for so much, however, and having Harriet's to bounce ideas off of; or quite frankly right out take the reigns of is like the sound of total silence to my ears, glass of fine chilled wine in my hand accompanied by fiercly delicious cheese on my plate all while my aching feet soak in an ice bath and getting a hurt so good knuckle massage all in my scapula. 

I hope you have a great day!

-Whitley

One Year, One Month And Four Days

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As the saying goes, time flies when you're having fun!  It's been one year, one month and four days since my first photo shoot with amazing Donna.  Having Donna as my photograher and friend is a dream and a gift.  We can't wait to bring you more outfit photoes in 2014!

Happy New Year of Outfits!

-Whitley

No Pants Light Rail Ride

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Last year was the inaugural year for the Charlotte No Pants Light Rail Ride.  If you missed it but heard about it later, hysterical.  The No Pants Subway Ride is an annual global event started by Improv Everywhere in New York City in 2002, and it has since grown to an international phenomenon.  Charlotte, however, is the ONLY city whose thigh baring event benefits a charitable cause.  Last year 200 articles of clothing were collected for Warm Charlotte.  So, come on out to the Scaleybark station this Saturday, January 11th at 3pm, drop your pants for some philanthropic light hearted fun and join the ride! See all the details here on the #CLTnoPants Facebook page. 

Hope to see you there!

-Whitley

Look And Feel Your Best In The New Year

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Happy New Year Y'all!  Have you made any resolutions for 2014?  I always strive to be the best version of me I can be, but for the immediate I'm thinking about giving up alcohol for Lent. THINKING.  I've done this twice before, but neither of those times did I have children.  I really enjoy an adult beverage at the end of the day.  Some of you may know I have plans to run the Boston Marathon which is Easter Monday. In anticipation of this, I really want to get serious with my training and overall good health.  I know eliminating alcohol from my diet would help with hydration, among other things.  Giving up wine will not be an easy task for me, but saying it out loud, and now, writing it down for others to see, seems to somewhat commit me further.  Oh boy. In the meantime, check out my article on page 22 in this month's Charlotte Parent Magazine where I'm sharing my short list of recommendations for feeling and looking your best.

As ever, thank you for being here.  I hope you have a fantastic first week to this new year!

Lots of love and hugs, Whitley