White Light

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Today is the August link-up for with Everybody Everywear, and this month's theme is monochromatic.  I could have gone in several directions for this; black, red, pink, blue, but ultimately I went with white.  I think the last time I wore white from head to toe was either over a weekend lake trip or to play croquet with some of my best girlfriends the morning of my wedding day.  I have been asked more than once to spin my two cents on wearing white before Easter and after Labor Day.  The only white rule I am completely against breaking is wearing it, or any shade thereof, on someone else's wedding day.  Other than that, I think when played with the right fabrics, in the right doses, you can wear white 12 months of the year.  I have a white leather purse I carry year round.  I especially love it with an otherwise all black ensemble.  Whatever makes you most comfortable, but I think there is no need to 'fit in' a certain mold.

Shirt: Ralph Lauren (old), Shorts: Loft (old), Shoes: Steve Madden. Sunglasses: Blinde, here's a similar, less expensive pair. Bag: Coach (old), but here's my favorite current choice. Belt: (vintage), belonged to my Grandmother. Earrings, (vintage), belonged to my Grandmother, Bracelet: from Luna (old), Rings: Tiffany, custom by Diamonds Direct.

For the love of monochromatic styling...

As always, thanks so much for reading!!!  Whitley



PS-Today is the last day to enter the Run For Your Life $100 Gift Card Giveaway!

Final Week On The IT List

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Happy Friday Everyone!!  Or rather, TGIF!  Did you enter the Run For Your Life $100 Gift Card Giveaway??  This is my last week participating in The IT List.  This has been such a fun initiative in which to participate.  I have enjoyed being introduced to so many fun and fashionable ladies.  I hope you'll check out all the diverse style on display.  Any of these gals' style most represent yours?

• the Queen City Style looks to her closet for inspiration in recreating her latest running outfit! Blue and yellow is the theme and it is spot on! (find The Queen City Style on Twitter!)
• 100 Inspirations recreates Jennifer Hudson's casual and stylish look including loafers and polka dots! Head over to find out where to purchase it all for under $105!
• The Double Take Girls looks adorable in her "back-to-school" outfit complete with yellow and stripes - a superbly preppy summer look!   (find The Double Take Girl on Twitter!)
• Lipstick & Lollies might be checking in to colored denim rehab soon! The color of the week? Purple! So cute!
• Lilies, Lattes & Lace shows us her colorblocking skills with primary colors - a perfect look for wrapping up summer! Love! (find Lilies, Lattes & Lace on Twitter!)
• A Fashion Fixation managed to make it through tax-free weekend without too much damage, but did pick up an adorable new top! Pop over to check it out! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• Rachel's Look Book made a video to show us how to style a belt into a cute little flower motif! You don't want to miss this one!  (find Rachel's Look Book on Twitter!)
• Urban Frill tried out a new way to style a skirt - head over to see her easy way to shorten the length in a snap!  (find Urban Frill on Twitter!)
• Miss Top Ten Image found a pair of lace trousers and knew they had to be hers! Head over to see how she styled them! (find Miss Top Ten Image on Twitter!)
• Here & Now shares with us her list of comfortable (and stylish!) must-haves for a day full of traveling! So cute! (find Here & Now on Twitter!)
• Ishi pairs two of our favorite trends - floral and neon - for a look that is worthy of a night out on the town!
• Fabulously Average is in a fall state of mind with jewel tones and a little layering! A perfect outfit for the upcoming transition to cooler temps! (find Fabulously Average on Twitter!)
• Second Street East is trying out one of fall's new trends courtesy of her husband! Camo, anyone?! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style takes 4 summer pieces we all own and tells us how to make them work for fall to add longevity to our wardrobe! Don't miss this one! (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 for of collaborating in great style,
Happy Weekend!  Whitley

Runner Fashion Round Up And A Giveaway

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Hello Friends!  I hope you have enjoyed the runner fashion series collaborating with Queen City running store, Run For Your Life.  It's a bit of a diversion from the standard fashion post, but I like to exercise, and I like to shake things up a bit, so it just made sense.  On to the fun part.... It's GIVEAWAY TIME!  As a recap, below are the four runner fashion looks, as well as my street style interpretation of the outfit.

Here are the ways you may enter to win:

1) Mandatory Entry-Follow the Queen City Style by Email, Bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect.

2) Mandatory Entry-"Like" Run For Your Life on Facebook.

Additional Entries:

3) "Like" the Queen City Style on Facebook.

4) Share this giveaway.
5) Tell me which runner outfit or which outfit interpretation you like most.

Please indicate in the comment form below each of the ways you have entered.  It's easiest to list 1,2,3 etc. Last thing, if you can't wait to see if you're the winner, you may still save 15% off all apparel (men AND women) at Run For Your life when you mention the Queen City Style!  Giveaway ends Tuesday, August, 14 and the winner announced Thursday, August 16!
Good luck, and thanks for participating!

For the love of running and winning...

Love, Style and Peace, Whitley

And the winner is....

Liz CogswellAugust 13, 2012 10:39 AM

I entered via 1, 2, 3, and 5 - my favorite outfit is #1. Thanks!

Thanks so much, everyone, for entering! Liz, please email me within 48 hours at thequeencitystyle@yahoo.com to claim your prize!  If you did not win, you can still take advantage of the 15% discount at Run For Your Life through the remainder of the week when you mention the Queen City Style.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!!  xx-Whitley

Interpreting Yesterday's Runner Fashion Outfit

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Hello!  Today's outfit is my street style interpretation of the last of four runner fashion outfits from Run For Your Life.  This outfit is not a dead-on interpretation of the colors in the runner fashion outfit, but it is the closest I had to pull from in my closet.  I preach to use what you got, so dare I be hypocritical for the sake of an outfit post!  Very little was used for this simple ensemble.  A little vintage Lilly, my favorite ribbed tank from Gap and all the usual suspect accessories.  I revisited the scene of my beloved old neighborhood for this post, Dilworth, which always feels right at home.

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer (belonged to my Grandmother), last seen here, here's a current skirt I love. Tank: Gap. Shoes: fibi & clo. Clutch: Coach (old), here's my current fav. Sunglasses: Blinde, here's a less expensive pair. Earrings: (old), but here's a pair I love. Bracelets: My Grandmother's and Stella & Dot. Rings: Tiffany and Custom by Diamonds Direct.

For the love of interpreting in fun style,

Have a wonderful day!!  Whitley

Runner Fashion: Check Shorts & Sexy Back Tank

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Hello Everyone!!  Today's runner fashion outfit is the last of four showcasing Charlotte running store, Run For Your Life.  I've so much enjoyed my running and shopping experiences with the store that I couldn't resist approaching them about this fun collaboration.  Two things occurred to me.  There is definitely such a thing as runner fashion, and most of us who get into fashion want to look our best wearing it!  Chances are there is some kind of exercise involved, unless you're just naturally gifted.  I, for one, have some room for improvement in the exercise/runner fashion department, and writing this series has given me some great inspiration to break away from the free poly tech racing tee's!  I hope you've been inspired too!  

Tank: Adidas, c/o Run For Your Life. Shorts: Adidas, c/o Run For Your Life, or similar. Shoes: Mizuno. Sport Watch: Garmin. Sunglasses: Native. Earrings: JoJo Loves You.

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Stay tuned to tomorrow's fashion interpretation of this running outfit, and then it's giveaway time!!  Don't forget to take advantage of Run For Your Life's 15% discount on all apparel when you mention this post!

For the love of runnin' in great style,

Thanks for reading!! 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