My Favorite Trend For Spring

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Ha!  I don't have one.  I don't consider myself to be a trendy dresser; typically opting for items that will stand the test of time or on the flip side, anything and everything that is totally one of a kind and different from what everyone else is wearing.  I've really enjoyed my new post as a fashion contributor for Charlotte Parent Magazine.  If you live in the Charlotte area, please look for my monthly column in print, and visit their website each Thursday to check out my weekly fashion blog.  So, if I did have to pick just one trend I am loving, here it is!  Can you guess what it is by looking at this picture?  It should not come as a surprise to you.

Happy Weekend!

xo-Whitley

The IT List & Tune In and VOTE!

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Hello Friends!  I am participating in my third of four weeks with the IT List. This has been so much fun and such a great way to "meet" other fashion bloggers.  Possibly my favorite comment on the Queen City Style's Facebook page HERE, was commenting about the different shapes and sizes of each of the women.  It is a beautiful thing that we are all created individually and uniquely, and this is what makes The IT List so great.  Fashion inspiration abounds!  Please take a look at all these lovely ladies, but first...

TWO THINGS:

1.  If you are in the Queen City, please tune into Fox New Rising tomorrow morning, Friday, August 3rd, to catch the Queen City Style at work!  You will not see me, but you should see about 10 outfits I was asked to style for various "Mommy Outings" in conjunction with the fabulous Green Jeans Consignment mega sale.  If you are in Charlotte, GO shop the event!
   
2. I was asked to participate in a style challenge for Green Jeans.  If my outfit wins, Green Jeans will donate $100 to the charity of my choice, YWCA Central Carolinas, and my lovely model will get to keep her outfit!  SO... Please vote via THIS LINK for outfit #3!  The bright yellow top, with the head scarf and sunnies, of course :).  THANK YOU!

Without further adieu, week three of The IT List...

• Fabulously Average might have accidentally started a new trend! We have heard of the backward cardigan, but what about a backward dress? Check it out! (find Fabulously Average on Twitter!)
• Runaway Style found a couple of gems at H&M recently and they look gorgeous together! Head over to see what you should add to your shopping list!
• the Queen City Style plays with pattern in one of this season's hottest trends - polka dots! She paired it with a little floral for a fun summer look! (find The Queen City Style on Twitter!)
• Olive and an Arrow has her Olympic gear on and is ready to see more of that gorgeous eye candy also known as Ryan Lochte! (find Olive and an Arrow on Twitter!)
• The Double Take Girls steers away from the urge to match her top to her skirt and pairs it with a neutral summer staple for a fresher look! So cute! (find The Double Take Girl on Twitter!)
• Lipstick & Lollies is a pattern-mixing pro and, this time, goes for two black and white prints - the most fun way to wear neutrals!
• Lilies, Lattes & Lace mixes up the typical corporate suit by adding color and shorts! A must for the warm weather and totally office chic! (find Lilies, Lattes & Lace on Twitter!)
• A Fashion Fixation is sporting a sailboat printed skirt in one of her favorite hues! Seriously cute! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• Rachel's Look Book proves that neon is still going strong with her fun necklace! Paired with a little animal print, it makes for such a fun look! (find Rachel's Look Book on Twitter!)
• Urban Frill is in blazer bliss with an oversized menswear jacket! The perfect way to dress up a pair of cutoffs! (find Urban Frill on Twitter!)
• Miss Top Ten Image will have you green with envy when you see her emerald pants! Pop over to check out what top she paired them with! (find Miss Top Ten Image on Twitter!)
• Here & Now is summer chic in floral and stripes! Her shorts are to die for - a must see! (find Here & Now on Twitter!)
• Second Street East scored a vintage chair that she is upholstering! Head over to weigh in on the fabric choices! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style walks us through one of Fall's hottest trends - the camo jacket! Get ready for military chic! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

the IT list is brought to you weekly by Jill of Good Life and edited by Michelle of Second St. East.

 For more information on how you can be involved - click here

For the love of ALL kinds of stylish things...
Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful weekend!  Whitley

Pattern Play

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Hi Everyone!  Today I'm putting my best foot forward with a little pattern mixing for Marionberry Style's trend of the month link-up! It's no secret I love to mix and match and play with color and pattern, so I am super excited about today's post.  For this outfit I am combining elements old and new (cannot get enough of this J. Crew Big Shot Dot Skirt) and using some of my favorite colors.  This outfit just makes me really happy!  PS--May I just say that I think Most Wonderful Man in the World is a pretty awesome photographer? 

Top (dress worn as top): Mr. Blackwell (belonged to my Grandmother). Skirt: J. Crew (now on Sale). Shoes: Belonged to my Great-Grandmother. Sunglasses: Blinde, here's a similar pair. Clutch: Coach (old), but here's one I love or here for a little shiny. Earrings: Belonged to my Grandmother. Bracelets: Pink are Bakelite from summerbird and white (old) from Luna.  Bracelets: Stella & Dot and my Grandmother's. Rings: BCBG (old), Tiffany and Custom by Diamonds Direct.

For the love of mixing and matching in great style,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading!!  xx-Whitley