This Time Tomorrow

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In the words of the late great John Denver, all my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...

Well, they aren't packed just yet, but I'm ready to go.  This time tomorrow I'll be making my way toward my little slice of Heaven on Earth, Pawleys Island, for one last taste of summer in the sun.  I hope you are enjoying these last weeks of summer!

xo-Whitley

These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

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If you are in the Queen City and haven't already done so, tomorrow is the last day to enter the 

$50 Gift Card Giveaway to The Boulevard at South End!

Shirt: Jacket: Gap Pants: Gap Boots: Charlie 1 Horse. Purse: Coach. Belt: old, love this one. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Necklace: KK Bloom. Bracelets: J.Crew, Stella & Dot, my Grandmother's. Rings: Tiffany, custom at Diamonds Direct.

As I mentioned, Most Wonderful Man in the World and I headed to Aiken, SC recently to celebrate our wedding anniversary.  Aiken is one of my favorite little towns.  It reminds me of a South Carolina mini version of my North Carolina hometown of Asheville, so of course I'm gonna love it.  My favorite lunch spot in Aiken is The New Moon Cafe. They offer an array of tasty comfort foods, using fresh local produce and ingredients, (like my yummy kale and fruit smoothie) served in sunny, laid back atmosphere.  The day we arrived was a perfectly gorgeous day for strolling downtown, have a few hand crafted brews and watching college football at Aiken Brewing Company, golf for the hubs, and window shopping and an afternoon run for me.  Of course I didn't wear my new Charlie 1 Horse boots on my run, but I've pretty much been wearing them everywhere else since I purchased them here over my last trip home to Asheville.

Thanks so much for reading!  You being here makes me SMILE!!! 

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!

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