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

Motorcycles, Mac's and Mojo

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I've been sitting on this post for about two months, waiting for what felt like the right moment to hit the publish button. Yesterday's post was laced in all white conservationism and sophistication, so I felt now was that perfect moment.  In full Motorcycle Mama meets Sandy from Grease character at the one and only Mac's Speed Shop, I broke out my inner wild and racy for some fun and care free.  It's been kind of a rough several months (or year) for me, even mixed in with the abundant good.  Over that course of time, I've fallen off my bike, and I am still working to get back on it.  Let me tell you though, there is nothing like a pair of skin tight black pants and a bad ass bike to help you get your mojo back.  Like playing a part in a movie, this was certainly my most fun character to date.

Vegan Leather Jacket: Forever 21, here's one at a great price. Leggings: Milena (old), from Lipp Boutique, but I want both these and these! Shoes: Nine West. Sunglasses: Blinde, but here's a less expensive pair. Bag: Chanel, here's one. Earrings: Luv Aj. Necklace: Stella & Dot. Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J. Crew, My Grandmother's. Cuff: from Henri Bendel. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany and custom by Diamonds Direct. Bike: Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom from Pat Rogers Harley-Davidson in Concord, NC.

I've always wanted to do this.  Thanks Regina.  You and your helmet are super hot! 

Thanks for the fun Snoopy.  I hope to 'ride' again soon!

For the love of channeling your inner care free self, always in style....

As ever, thanks so much for reading!!  Whitley

Color Blocking In Style

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It's EVERYBODY everywear time again!  Many of you have been complimentary of the photos on the Queen City Style and have asked who is taking them.  That would be most wonderful man in the world.  I have a photography crew consisting of the aforementioned Captain, Precious Peanut #1 and Precious Peanut #2.  When taking the pictures, I try to think of wide open spaces with sidewalks or paths.  PP #1 takes his scooter, and PP #2 is strapped into a stroller full of snacks to help him through the agony.  I gave most wonderful man in the world this moniker for a reason.  He is not perfect, though at times I half jokingly explain that it's not easy being married to Mr. Perfect.  Honey, I know this is embarrassing, but I just want to share who the wonderful, patient and kind man behind the camera is.  Due to my photographer's absence I was not able to get together a fresh outfit for this month's EBEW theme: Color Blocking.  As I'm pretty obsessed with color, many of my posts already incorporate color blocking.  So, here is a little montage I put together.

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Green With Envy

Birthday Night Out

Splash, Dash, Dot

Channeling a Jumpsuit Favorite

White Blazer and Cocktail Dress

Birthday Night Out

Even my living room is color blocked!

Living Room Reveal

Living Room Reveal

So, I was absolutely thrilled to learn I was mentioned in the August issue of my Style Bible, In Style Magazine.  Seriously, I have been subscribing since I was 18 years old.  I remembered loving how they styled a Polka-Dot Skirt in three different ways. Shortly thereafter, the skirt I'm wearing (now ON SALE here) below showed up in the window of my favorite retailer, J. Crew.  I had to have it.  Then, I was inspired by a fellow fashion blogger, Kimberly Smith of Penny Pincher Fashion, to submit my own Inspired by InStyle look. I could have sworn I recognized Kimberly in the June issue, and sure enough it was her!  Thank you to In Style for deeming me fashionable enough to be included in your pages, to my mom and best friend for the J. Crew Birthday Gift Card which got me this awesome skirt, to my awesome friends over at J. Crew South Park and to most wonderful man in the world for taking such great photos.  Honestly, what inspires me the most is each of you reading this.  Thank you for your support and the sheer joy you bring me!

For the love of great style filled with color and joy!

xo-Whitley