Peachy

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Whitley:

Dress and Earrings: Both vintage, thanks to Frock Shop. Clutch: JJ Winters. Shoes: Stuart Weitzman. Rings: Custom by Diamonds Direct.  Hair and Makeup: By Cassie Hayden.

Matt: 

Suit, Shirt and Shoes: Matt's own. Tie and Pocket Square: c/o of Taylor, Richards & Conger

You may recognize this peach stunner from a previous shoot in which I used the dress in styling Victoria Vesce, Miss North Carolina United States. I originally purchased the dress for myself from my friend Caroline over at Frock Shop, but after I saw Victoria wearing it, I decided it had to be hers.  I can't wait to see her flawlessly donning it in more photos to come.  In the meantime, if you are looking for some unbelieveable one of a kind frocks of your own, dating from the 1920's through the 1990's, take this as your official tip to get on over to Frock Shop.  A house full of treasures aways you.

This Top And Cuff + Giveaway

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Top: c/o The Boulevard at South End. Pants: Gap. Jacket: Gap. Boots: Charlie 1 Horse. Clutch: JJ Winters. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Earrings: Bauble Bar. Cuff: Green Market Girl available at The Boulevard at South End. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, custom at Diamonds Direct.

If you are in the Charlotte area, you must visit The Boulevard at South End.  This urban boutique located in the heart of South End is filled to the brim with one of a kind items from clothing to gifts to furniture to jewelry, made by local artisans and designers.  The first thing I noticed when I walked in the door was a plethora of gorgeous cuffs like the one I have worn religiously for the last three years!  I was so excited to discover who the designer was and I couldn't resist pulling this top to style here for you today.  Adore either of these items as much as I do?  The Boulevard at South End is giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky winner! (and the top is still available in sizes S,M and L!)

Here are all the ways you may enter:

1) Mandatory Entry: You must follow of the Queen City Style by Email or Bloglovin'.

2) Join the Queen City Style on Google Friend Connect.

3) Like The Boulevard at South End on Facebook.

4) Like the Queen City Style on Facebook.

5) Sign up for The Boulevard at South End's newsletter via their website here.

6) Share this Giveaway on Facebook.  

**Be sure to tag the Queen City Style and The Boulevard at South End!**

7)Follow the Queen City Style and The Boulevard at South End on Twitter.

**Tweet the Giveaway and be sure to tag tQCS and The Boulevard at South End!**

8) Tell me how YOU would style this top or cuff!

Please let me know in ONE comment the ways you have entered.

This Giveaway ends Saturday, December 1st.  I will announce a winner the next day.

Can't wait to see if you are the winner?  The Boulevard at South End is offering 15% off your purchase through Sunday, December 9th, and if you're in town, they've asked me to extend the invitation to join them this Wednesday for their one year anniversary celebration!

And the winner is....

Cindy WNovember 27, 2012 10:02 PM

1,3,4,5,6 (on GJ and personal) and 8. Yeah, love this pairing and I love the cuff - own one in green! A sassy top is perfect with a pair of jeans and boots for sure! Not sure I'd change a thing! So fun! LOVE The Boulevard! Yeah so glad you all teamed up!

Please email me at thequeencitystyle@yahoo.com.  Thank you to everyone for entering!

xx-Whitley

One Of A Kind

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Before we jump to today's post, I'm still working on my Lucky Community contest... 

Will you please vote for me here?

Shirt, Pants, Belt: Zara. Shoes: Cole Haan. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar a pair. Clutch: JJ Winters. Earrings: JoJo Loves You. Necklace: thanks to Scout & Molly's of Charlotte. Bracelets: J. Crew, Stella & Dot, White House Black Market, Green Market Girl. This one's cool. Rings: Belonged to my Grandmother, Tiffany, Diamonds Direct.

A few more pictures from the Green Boundary Club in Aiken, SC... The blouse, pants and belt are all Zara purchases from my recent trip to NYC.  I excitedly anticipate shopping Zara while I'm in the city, mainly because there isn't one anywhere near Charlotte, which means it's a relatively safe bet I won't have to worry about seeing anyone else wearing the same items.  Heaven forbid!  The shoes are a recent purchase from Constance Consignment in my hometown, Asheville, NC.  If you ever find yourself in the mountains of Western North Carolina, make a detour for this store. I've been shopping Constance Boutique since my first prom dress.  Every purchase is as special as that first one.  The shoes are made by Cole Haan.  Based on design and pattern this came as a total surprise to me.  As it turns out, they came from a consignor who lives in Spain, so I'm thinking I probably won't see another pair of these either.  There's something about having something all your own.  Do you agree?

Hope you are having a terrific day!!

xo-Whitley

Linking up today with Real Girl Glam for some Real Girl Style!  Check 'em out!

Onesie

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While I am aware I'm no Carrie Bradshaw, I couldn't help but share this picture which was sent to me by a reader in response to yesterday's post.  She indicated that all the harem pants I've been styling as of late had her dreaming of Carrie's outfit in the above image.  A girl can dream, no?

My Outfit:

Harem Pants: (worn as jumpsuit) Woman Shops World. Jacket: Forever 21, here's one. Shoes: Kate Spade. Purse: JJ Winters, mine is from Lipp Boutique. Sunglasses: Blinde, but here's a pair. Necklace: Stella & Dot. Bracelets: Cuff from Sloan Boutique, Others: Stella & Dot, J. Crew, my Grandmother's. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, custom by Diamonds Direct. Earrings: (old), here's a current pair I love.

I can't help but share with you the way these pants were most recently described to me.  I emailed the owner of Woman Shops World, Carter, to confirm I was using correct terminology to properly convey the style of these harem pants.  I wrote something along the lines of "the inseam of these pants create a more dramatic harem effect."  Carter approved, adding I could alternatively use the explanation her husband does, more along the lines of  "this part has a really low crotch, so you can wear it like a onesie."  Then it dawned on me, I AM wearing these pants like a onesie!  Now I just want to know when they'll start making these versatile garments for babies.  Maybe I'm onto something.  Thoughts??  Tomorrow is a Giveaway!

Thanks so much for reading!  Whitley

Genie In A Bottle

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Later, alligator!

My Outfit:

Vest: c/o Cigi Guz. Pants: Woman Shops World. Tank: Gap. Shoes: Cole Haan, mine are from Sloan Boutique. Clutch: JJ Winters, mine is from Lipp Boutique. Sunglasses: Blinde, but here's a less expensive pair. Earrings: Luv Aj, last seen here. Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J. Crew, My Grandmother's. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, Custom by Diamonds Direct.     

Today I'm styling another bad mamma jamma pair of harem pants from Woman Shops World.  I cannot get enough of these trousers.  Most of the articles here I wear on a daily basis... the sunnies, the bracelets and rings, my favorite pair of earrings, fav Gap tank which I own in four colors, and the shoes and bag which I've worn all summer long.  When local budding clothing designer Cigi Guz loaned me this vintage beaded vest, I about went over the deep end. I'm not sure what you would call this outfit, but if it's okay with you, I am calling it bad ass.  Woman Shops World is offering 15% off all merchandise using code QCSTYLE at check out.  Stay tuned for still more fab to come from both Woman Shops World and Cigi Guz!

For the love of styling it with fun...

Thank you so, so, so much for reading!!!!  Whitley

Style Path

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 I've had an obsession with cocktail dresses since I first started wearing them.  I would buy a dress without an occasion (and still do) when I felt I could not live without it.  I never rid of the dresses. This Cynthia Rowley has always been a favorite.  I purchased it my senior year of high school from the first boutique I ever came to love, Constance Boutique, in my hometown of Asheville, NC.  The owner is a friend and one of the most inspirational people in my life when it comes to fashion. Constance has always had a strong sense of style that is all her own.  I look at this outfit, acknowledging it is a little off the beaten path with the layering of the belts and the pattern repeat, and it reminds me of Constance.  She always did her own thing, much like my Grandmother.  It's not for everybody, but it is for me.

Dress: Cynthia Rowley (so old!), from Constance Boutique, but this one's pretty fun. Denim Jacket: Gap. Shoes: Nine West. Gold Belt: Raina (old), here's one. Circle Belt: Target (old). Clutch: JJ Winters, mine is from Lipp Boutique. Sunglasses: Blinde, but here's a less expensive pair. Earrings: Luv Aj. Cuff: Henri Bendel. Rings: Tiffany, Custom at Diamonds Direct.

Nine West Flax Pumps

I wear my jean jacket with everything...

For the love of a style all your own,

I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy sharing it with you!

Thank you for being here!!  Whitley

Harem Glam

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Hello!  I am so excited about today's post.  Driving home one day I spotted an unknown neighbor wearing a shiny silky pair of wicked trousers across the lawn.  I immediately threw the gear in reverse, apologizing to the lady for such an awkward meet and great, but I had to know about her pants.  Turns out they were authentic harem pants from India.  Next, how could I get my hands on a pair, and how long would it take?  So it is, my neighbor bottles up more creativity than imaginable, in the form of several retail businesses encompassing everything from hand made glass jewelry to wholesale beads to dog leashes made from recycled Indian garb to the fly boys I'm wearing here.  This was one lucky meet and greet. I now have three pairs to share on the Queen City Style and something else pretty cool...

Harem Pants: c/o Woman Shops World. Shirt: Banana Republic (old), but here's one. Shoes: Sam & Libby (SO old). Sunglasses: Blinde, but here's a less expensive pair. Earrings: Luv Aj. Necklace: Stella & Dot. Purse: JJ Winters, mine is from Lipp Boutique. Bracelets: My Grandmother's, Stella & Dot, J.Crew (old) here's one I love.  Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, Custom by Diamonds Direct.

And just in case you need a refresher course. 

I got no shame.

... so, you want to be cool and break it down in your own pair of bad boys?  Seriously, I am so excited.  Woman Shops World is offering 15% off to all readers of the Queen City Style through the end of September, using code QCSTYLE at check out. Not to mention, you'll freak when you see the price.  Stay tuned for more fun merch from Woman Shops World!

For the love of having fun in fab pants, always in style...

Thanks so much for reading!!  Whitley