New Year's Greens

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In true southern fashion, what New Year's meal is complete without a big 'ole hearty pot of 

fat-soaked collard greens?  Take fashion inspiration from your surroundings; even your food!

 

Thank you SO much for all the Facebook love!!  With two weeks remaining in 2012, I set out to try to reach 1,000 thumbs ups by 2013.  At the time, 780 was the number; a high goal on which to set sights.  The power of grass roots and your support made it happen in about a weeks time.  If you are one of those new thumbs up, right back atcha!  I hope you will enjoy visiting the Queen City Style as much as I enjoy sharing it with you.

Here's tomade a carefree, creative and Happy, Happy New Year!

I can't wait to share with you some of the fun projects in store for the Queen City Style! 

Many blessings and lots of love,

xx-Whitley

the Queen City Style Turns One!

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Sweater: Ralph Lauren from summerbird. Shirt: Forever 21. Skirt: c/o The Boulevard at South End (call to get yours!). Boots: Charlie 1 Horse from Constance Consignment. Bag: Coach. Tights: J. Crew. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Necklace: J. Crew, similar, this one is amazing! Earrings: JewelMint. Bracelets: vintage, J. Crew. Rings: Tiffany, Diamonds Direct.

Last week the Queen City Style turned one!  This has been one of the best things ever to happen for me.  I submitted this story to Lucky Magazine, they ran it (thank you Lucky!!), and that was all the validation I could ask for; somebody out there was interested in what I had to share.  After seeing the printed article, I woke up the next morning and decided I would write a blog.  I can't tell you how much joy this have brought me.  I have met some of the nicest people; fellow bloggers, brand consultants, designers, boutique owners, stylists, industry people both afar and in my own community.  I've got a little business going here.  Awesome things have spawned from this blog. I am now working as a wardrobe consultant/personal stylist.  I've recently helped facilitate, along with three other small business owners, a new philanthropic effort here in the Queen City, Warm Charlotte.  I am so, so grateful for all of these opportunities.  the Queen City Style has become my path for creativity, fun and pursuing my passion....Finally, at the age of 35!  Hello!  This is me! Yippee!!  Thank you to each and every one of you for walking with me through this journey over the past year.  Thank you for reading, and thank you for your feedback.  Thank you for accepting me, introducing me to great people and opportunities, helping me and supporting me.  You know who you are.  If you are reading this, I am talking to you.

With all my heart! -Whitley

Here's my first post, wearing the same necklace I love so much, mama got it for me for Christmas!

the Queen City Style Featured On life in mod.

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There's this super awesome chic, Camille, who recently featured the Queen City Style on her site, life in mod.  I am always excited to meet other bloggers local to the Queen City.  I believe Camille and I first became acquainted by way of some form of social media, and I was so excited to recently meet her in person at one of my favorite shops in Charlotte, summerbird.  I've always admired Camille's hip, totally down to earth street style, a look all her own, and I was totally blown away when I saw the feature she put together.  The gal has got some serious style and creativity to boot.  Check out Camille and her feature here. 

As ever, thanks for being here...

I hope you have a wonderful day! Whitley