Black Tie Cowgirl

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Dress: Vintage Nipon Boutique, a few similar options: one, two, three, four. Boots: Charlie 1 Horse Luchese. Hat: Forever 21, (similar). Purse: Chanel. Sunglasses: Blinde (similar pair).  Necklace: by boe. Earrings: Luv Aj.  Bracelets: All hand-me-downs from my Grandmother.

I'll say it, and I'll say it again, not that I need to.  I wear my cowgirl boots with everything, even with a cocktail dress for a fun night at Rooster's.  I know it doesn't really match (you know the Queen City Style is not a matchy matchy place anyway), but I like what I'm comfortable in, and I'm sticking to it.  My cousin gave me this little black tie number about 20 years ago.  It has seen many many grab-a-dates, cocktail parties and various other cocktail functions, not just on me but by a number of girlfriends.  I have to do a fairly choreographed shimmy to get it over my 10,000 body parts, but I dig it, so it's worth the dab of perspiration. Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!

Thank you ever so much for bein' here!

xo-Whitley

Rooster's

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http://hunterdixon.com/collections/all/products/ashlan-vest

Vest: Hunter Dixon (now 50% off). Shorts: J. Crew. Shoes: Donald J Pliner (On Sale!). Purse: Chanel (great price). Sunglasses: Blinde, (LOVE these). Earrings: Luv Aj. Bracelets: cuff from Sloan Boutique, thanks to Chelsea Charles and belonged to my Grandmother. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany and custom by Diamonds Direct.

I love summer time for wearing shorts; day or night.  I just snagged this awesome vest by Fashion Star winner and fellow southern gal, designer Hunter Bell of Hunter Dixon, and I have been wearing it flat out every since it arrived at my doorstep.  Rooster's might be my favorite restaurant in town.  I only say "might," because there are several other great eats in the Queen City, but we are definitely repeat offenders at Rooster's.  This was my first visit to the new uptown location.  Love, love.  More to come, live on location.

xx-Whitley

Cool Men's Clothing, Myers Park, Microbrew + Giveaway

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Shirt: Lucky Brand, other fav. Shorts: Lucky Brand/Irving and Fine. Boots: Charlie 1 Horse. Jacket: Gap. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Belt: old, similar. Necklace: thanks to Melvin Jewelry. Rings: Melinda Maria, custom by Diamonds Direct, Tiffany. Bracelets: J. Crew, thanks to Chelsea Charles, belonged to my Grandmother. Earrings: Luv Aj.

Charlotteans, there's a new men's store in town.  Located in the heart of Myers Park, Jilson's Men's Consignment carries an ever-changing variety of top quality threads including jeans, pants, shirts, sport coats, suits, shoes, accessories and more.  I cling to the philosophy that you don't have to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks, so when my running mate, John, let me know he was on the market for some fresh, new duds, Jilson's was the perfect time and place to apply my mantra to men's dressing.  With a sampling of brands including Brooks Brothers, Gucci, Hermes, J. Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo and more, Jilson's did not disappoint. After a full morning chasing my boys, the cold Natty Greene's Kevin offered me upon entry, kept the pleasantries coming. Fellas, the Jilson's Grand Opening party is this Saturday, June 1st.  This is the perfect time for you to check out the store, as well as the exotic luxury cars on display, and enjoy some complementary food, Natty Greene's brew, Outland Cigars and a few Giveaways. Visit the Jilson's website here for additional information including store hours, consignment and more. Perfect in time for Father's Day...

Jilson's Giveaway

New Ike Behar tie + two Natty Greene's Beers + two Outland Cigars + one sleeve Dunlop DDH Golf Balls

To enter:

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

2) Like Jilson's on Facebook for a DOUBLE entry.

3) Follow Jilson's on Twitter.

4) Follow Jilson's on Instagram

Please let me know in ONE comment the ways you have entered.  This Giveaway ends Saturday, June 1st, and the winner will be announced the following Monday. 

Thanks so much for reading, and we hope to see you at the party! 

xx-Whitley

Horse Country

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Shirt: Cynthia Rowley (old), here's an embellished collared shirt. Jeans: Zara, here's a pair. Jacket: Banana Republic (old), here's one. Boots: Charlie 1 Horse from Constance Consignment. Purse: Coach. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Earrings: Luv Aj. Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J. Crew, White House Black Market, Tortoise (old) from Constance Boutique, My Grandmother's. Rings: Tiffany, Melinda Maria, Diamonds Direct.

Today I'm linking up for a boots-inspired trend of the month challenge over at Marionberry Style. My new Charlie 1 Horse boots are pretty much the only boots I've worn since I purchased them a few weeks ago.  So in love :).  These pictures were taken at our recent visit to Aiken, SC, immediately behind the location of our wedding reception, which I recently posted from here. Aiken is horse country, in case you did not already know that.  It is such a beautiful place I had to pack a few extra outfits for photos for the Queen City Style.  For whatever reason this one spoke to me... each of the pieces jumped right out of my closet and into my overnight bag... Not sure how practical, but I'm calling it my interpretation of a sparkled up cowgirl outfit!  Do you own cowgirl boots?  What kinds of boots are your favorite for this fall season?  

Thanks so much for reading! Whitley

Signature Style

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Dress: Belonged to my Grandmother, love this one. Jacket: Gap. Shoes: Ann Roth Shoes. Belt: Zara, here's one. Sunglasses: Blinde, or here's a pair. Clutch: Liora Manne Home. Earrings: Luv Aj, love this pair. Bracelets: White House/Black Market (old), gifted, my Grandmother's, Grandmother-in-law's. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, custom by Diamonds Direct.

If I had to pick one look on this blog that most reflects my personal style this would probably be it. I wear my favorite Gap 1969 denim jacket probably 300 days of the year and my hair pulled back 365.  I find the jacket to be of perfect weight for both of the transitional seasons, and I'm able to wear it in the summer and winter some as well.  Most of the accessories are staples; the earrings are my favorite, all of the rings, the vintage gold bracelets and the sunglasses.  The dress, which I had tailored to fit, belonged to my Grandmother. I love the dramatic draping in the front and back.  I changed into it the night of our wedding, hitting several bars post-reception, then ultimately crashing our own hospitality suite!  I am typically drawn to unexpected juxtaposition, which I think is going on here by toning down an otherwise semi-formal dress with denim and edgy accessories.  I think I would call my style 'Boho Glam'.  Do you have a signature style?

I hope you are having a wonderful day thus far!

xx-Whitley

PS--Be sure to visit Real Girl Glam where I am linking up with other fashion bloggers for Real Girl Style!

Saying Goodbye, Hotsy Totsy

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Sweater: J. Crew (so old!), Shirt: Forever 21, here's one. Shorts: Jessica Simpson, here's a pair. Shoes: Ann Roth Shoes. Purse: Coach (old). Belt: Most Wonderful Man in the World's. Sunglasses: Blinde, here's a less expensive pair. Earrings: My favorite-Luv Aj. Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J. Crew, My Grandmother's. Rings: Tiffany, custom by Diamonds Direct.

Two things in this post resonate with me.  If you know me personally or see me on a regular basis, you know I wear these jean shorts almost every day.  I am a walking contradiction of myself.  I think this is is for a couple of reasons; I try to jam as much as possible in any allotment of time, literally running everywhere I go, and I simply don't have the time to consider the way I look.  My Grandmother would not like hearing this, but it is in any case, the truth of the matter.  That said, I do look forward to the opportunity to put my best foot forward on a special occasion (or blog post:), but in the meantime I say goodbye to my faithful shorty blues until the next season.  The second thing I want to share with you is THESE SHOES!  My dear friend, actress and designer, Ann Roth, sent me these shoes.  I planned on sending them back to her, but it is not going to happen.  I simply could not part once I put them on my feet.  I'm so excited, because Ann is sharing the love by offering 20% off her entire shoe and bag collection!  Just enter THEQUEENCITY (all caps) at check out.  Happy Shopping!  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for reading!!

xx 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