Smelly Cat

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Blouse: ASOS. Shorts: Piperlime and here. Turtleneck: CAbi. Boots and Tights: J. Crew. Purse: Chanel. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Hair Comb: JewelMint. Earrings: from J.T. Posh. Bracelets: Belonged to my Great-Grandmother, Grand-mother, Grand-mother in law, Stella & Dot.  Rings: Belonged to my Grandmother here's my other favorite, Tiffany, Diamonds Direct.

When I spotted this shirt on my favorite on-line shopping site, ASOS, I was kind of drooling.  Then my super-stylish pal, Jenny, (seriously check her out) insisted the shirt was made for me.  So, done and done.  That's when you buy it.  If you love it, and you can afford to pay for it in cash, you get it.  I could go on for days about the shirt, but I won't.  Instead, if you like it yourself, it's on SALE now.  If you're in the Queen City, check out Smelly Cat Coffeehouse in NoDa, Charlotte's Historic Arts District.  The neighborhood is Charlotte's closest answer to my hometown of Asheville, NC.  Arts, culture, good eats, music, creatures of all kinds and more!  Oh, how about the fact that Donna has photographed Mother Teresa?!  Yes, Mother Teresa and me.  Unbelievable.

Love, Peace and Hair Grease, xx-Whitley

Green Jeans Consignment Giveaway

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If you've followed along the Queen City Style for the last year, you know I love a Green Jeans Consignment Sale.  Green Jeans Consignment is Charlotte's most talked about 4-day shopping event for Women and Teens.  The buck stops here, featuring new and gently worn brand name and designer fashion (clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories) for all ages, including sizes 0 to Plus and Maternity.  Items are priced to move, and they do, very fast.  If, on the other hand, you are looking to de-clutter your closets and make some easy extra cash, today is your lucky day!  The ladies of Green Jeans Consignment are giving away one Too Busy to Tag Service for one of their upcoming spring sales. Here's the low-down...

• The Giveaway: One Too Busy to Tag Service ($25 Value ~ Reality… priceless cause it’s your time). 
• What's Included:  Curbside Pick-up (Greater Charlotte area), Item entry, Tagging and Item Transport to Sale. 
• How you make your money and the Rules: Too Busy to Tag Winner will receive 50% of her sales (check will be mailed less than two weeks after the sale).  The standard $10 consignor registration fee still applies and must be paid via Paypal or personal check. Winner’s items must be ready for pick-up by:  Friday, February 15 for Southpark or Friday, March 29 for Lake Norman.

A few items I'm consigning...

Here are all the ways you may enter to win:

1) Mandatory Entry: Must be a follower of the Queen City Style via Email or Bloglovin'.

2) Mandatory Entry: Share your email with Green Jeans Consignment

HERE under E-News Sign-up (Green Jeans will not sell or share your

information – EVER and only send emails prior to seasonal sales).

3) Like Green Jeans Consignment on Facebook.

4) Like the Queen City Style on Facebook.

5) Share this giveaway on Facebook.  

Be sure to tag Green Jeans Consignment & the Queen City Style!

6) Tell me why you need this service.

AND THE WINNER IS...

andreaJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:01 PM

Hey there! I need this because I am a slave to my job and have no time to tag all the great things I have to consign. I've done em all 1,2,3,4,5,6!!!

Congratulations Andrea!  Please email me at thequeencitystyle@yahoo.com

Please let me know in ONE comment, all the ways you have entered.  

This Giveaway ends on Sunday, January 20th, and the winner will be announced the next day.

Thanks for being here, and good luck!

xx-Whitley 

Celebrate In Vintage

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via Daniel Coston

via Daniel Coston

via Bluesol Photography

via Bluesol Photography

via Bleusol Photograhy

via Bleusol Photography

Dress: Vintage, from hong kong vintage. Boots: Corral Boots from Mexico. Clutch: ASOS, last seen here. Necklace: My Grandmother-in-law's. Earrings: Gifted. Rings: My Grandmother's, Tiffany, custom by Diamonds Direct.

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my friend Sonya Barnes at the 10 year anniversary party for her image consulting firm, Harris & Barnes.  This vintage frock from hong kong vintage has been stowed away in my closet since I purchased it almost a year ago.  I always imagined wearing it to a Cinco de Mayo party or some similar festivity, but it jumped right out at me on this particular evening.  Perhaps not the most logical pairing (some things remain), the boots made a leap for me too.  And the clutch.  I like it when my clothes jump out at me, and I don't have to jump at them or jump up and down, because I am frustrated with them.  How about you?  Do you agree?  Do certain things in your wardrobe jump out at you?  More here from hong kong vintage.

Thanks so much for being here!  

My very best, Whitley

Denim On Denim

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Shirt: Forever 21, similar. Jeans: Zara, similar pair. Sweater: Ralph Lauren from summerbird, here's one. Boots: Charlie 1 Horse, mine are from Constance Consignment. Purse: Coach, belonged to my mother, current version here. Belt: old, similar. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Earrings: Jewelmint, also like these. Bracelets: My Grandmother's, Grandmother-in-law's, Stella & Dot. Rings: Tiffany, Diamonds Direct.

How do you feel about denim on denim?  I've had mixed emotions about it over time.  I think mainly because while I feel it is a very all American classic look, it can also get a little trendy.  The former I am drawn to, the latter not so much.  I paired my denim look with two more American staples; a vintage Coach bag and cowboy boots, then dressed it up just smidge with small sparkly jewels and a cashmere cable knit.  In all honesty, this might as well be my uniform.  I wear any part of this outfit at least three days a week, if not the entire outfit three days a week.  I definitely love casual and comfortable. How about you?  Any regulars on rotation in your closet?  

I hope your week is terrific!  

As ever, thanks so much for being here! Whitley

Making Waves

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I recently conducted my first radio interview as the Queen City Style.  Thanks to Francene Marie Morris via CBS Radio Charlotte for the amazing opportunity and to the awesome Jenni Walker and Walker PR Group, LLC, for recommending me.  If you'd like, please listen HERE :).

Hope you had a spectacular weekend! Whitley

True Love at Hong Kong Vintage

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Dress: My Grandmother's. Boots: J. Crew (old), here's a pair on sale. Purse: Chanel. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Headband: ZoeLynn & Co. (last seen here with flower). Earrings: old, similar pair. Necklace: Jewelmint. Bracelet: My Great-Grandmother's. Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, custom at Diamond Direct.

If you've been here just a few weeks you likely know my passion for refined vintage garb.  If you live in the Queen City and you share an appreciation for rare and cultivated threads, you owe it to yourself to pay a visit to hong kong vintage on Central Avenue.  Of course, if you also possess the obsessed eye for such aesthetically resplendent threads, you may already know for yourself about the greatness at hong kong vintage.  This store provides the quintessential experience equivalent to that of a kid in a candy store, the getting is so sweet.  When deciding where Donna and I would shoot one of my favorite dresses which belonged to my Grandmother, hong kong vintage just made perfect sense.  Go get some sugar for yourself.

Thanks for being a sweetie and visiting!  

xx-Whitley

PS-Did you notice in the top photo the Tartan Plaid Pendleton that is the dress to my jacket here??!

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