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Labor Day Sale Favorites

I hope everyone is having a GREAT Labor Day weekend!  In anticipation of the upcoming Chicago Marathon, I kicked my weekend off with a 22 mile run.  Yes. That's right, and it was every bit as grueling as it sounds. I've trained for I think six marathons, and these long runs honestly do not get any easier with experience.. at least not for me!  It's been a tougher training season for me with my energy pulled in other directions.. mainly that of caring for the Peanuts and paying dem billz, but I am still excited to run in the Windy City with some of my running besties. Unlike the Queen City, the course is flat!  It will be my first time running this race and visiting Chicago, so I can't wait for another new experience.  In the meantime, if you want to take advantage of all the Labor Day Sales, below are a few of my favorites, including some of my top staples for any wardrobe.  Click HERE if you are unable to see the below images. 

A button down chambray is one of my favorite basic tops.  Fancy up yours with a ruffle like this one from J.Crew, and two clients nabbed this best selling utility pant last week. 30% Off with Code : YESPLEASE

Take 30% off everything for him, her and home at Urban Outfitters.  Lots of cool home goods.  I love these metallic faux leather poofs.

Shop always awesome Intermix and save up to 80% off thanks to an additional 40% all markdowns. I recently nabbed this Birds of Paradis plaid peplum top for a client. 

Shop all the comfy basics from Sundry, including this sailor stripe long sleeve tee.

Take an additional 25% off at Free People. This short sleeve duster cardigan is awesome!

Saks Fifth Avenue has up to 75% off select styles. I am all over this Disco Fever metallic tie neck blouse. 

I recommend the Gap 1969 Denim Jacket to every single female client. I have yet to find a more universally flattering denim jacket, and for the price and cut, it really can't be beat.  40% with Code: LABORDAY

SouthPark Magazine Garden Graces

 

Earlier this summer I worked with two blonde bombshells + Scott Clinton on photography + Jami Svay on hair and makeup to capture some fun summer looks on location at the always beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.  It was so fun to pair one of the season's hottest trends, All Over Floral, with such a harmoniously coordinated background.  Minus the oppressive thick summer in the south heat, the pictures make me want summer to go on forever... I think they are so romantic and dreamy!  See more at SouthPark Magazine, as well as a full run of talent and wardrobe credits. 

Get gorgeous all over floral in your closet before it's gone.  Many of these items are on SALE!

This Temperley London dress seemed to bring the most oohs and aahs from readers.

I'd like to have this dress, or my dining room wallpapered in the print, or a couch covered in it!

Do you dare don this groovy floral power pant suit?  Yes, please!

I love this short and top pair, affordable luxe at J.Crew.

Shop all my last minute summer finds.  Click HERE if you are unable to see the below images. 

 

On The Rooftop

Photography: Paige Wynn On Location: The Encore SouthPark
Dress worn as Top: Belonged to Grandmother, Skirt: Vintage purchased from It's Not That Deep, Bag: Vintage, Scarf: Vintage, Bracelet: C/O Chloe & Isabel Ashlyn Milosch, Shoes: J.Crew,  Precious Peanut #2 Shirt: Crew Cuts

Gift Guide Of The Very Best Coats Ever

Today's Gift Guide is inspired by a client who is on the market for a great cool coat.  It is very easy to just buy any coat, or wear your Columbia ski parka circa 1992.  If there is one thing I believe the value in investing in, it's a fantastic statement coat.  Don't go cheap here. Just like a great handbag or amazing pair of stilettos, invest.  Buy one amazing, awesome, eye catching, head turning, drool inducing coat, and wear it for your entire adulthood. I have a couple in my rotation.  My two favorites are my Pendleton classic plaid handed down from my Grandmother, and my vintage tweed floor length coat, every single inch lined with beaver fur with the perfect collar that I snagged for $150 at a NYC Upper East Side consignment store. It's the way fur should be done, on the inside to keep you warm. Statement making, one of a kind and mine all mine. 

Get yours all yours.  (Click HERE if you are viewing in your reader and can't see the below images)...

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Roxie Glossy Leather Blue Pumps

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WOW!  I've never seen such excitement over a pair of shoes, and I'm so glad you like them.  I DO TOO!  SO here you go... the J.Crew Roxie Glossy Leather Pump in Brilliant Sea.  Get 'em before their gone! 

J.Crew Factory Mega Sale

Remember this outfit?  My Mom On The Go one built by (almost) all things awesome from J.Crew Factory?

Well, J.Crew Factory is having a BIG sale on ALL these things and more... A whopping 50% off all men's and women's clothes and 40% off all boys and girls. The sale runs through the end of day tomorrow, October 12, so this is the time to do your Christmas/Birthday/Father's Day/Best Friend shopping, friends.  The discount is taken after the below prices!

Shop my favorites FOR HER: 

Shop my favorites FOR HIM:


Outfit Details: Carolina Panthers Style Lounge

Many of you have asked for the 411 on the outfit I wore Saturday to the Carolina Panthers Style Lounge, so here it is! And if you hurry, DVF (the dress) is having an extra 25% off sale through the end of today, and J.Crew (the tights and turtleneck) is offering an extra 40% off final sale items!

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Tastemaker Tuesday

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Shirt: Andrew Gn from Capitol.  Skirt: Crinoline gifted from a client!  Shoes: B Brian Atwood also love these and these.  Black Ring: Melinda Maria. Pillows: West Elm, World Market and arianna belle. Chair: Kartell, or this is a great price.   Photography: Zach Alston.  Hair and Makeup: Deme Jamie Fourtounis.

If you, like me, love all things stylish... fashion, entertaining, interior design, home and gardens, architecture, food and wine, and on and on and on... you gotta get on board with Peachy the Magazine. From Dallas to New York City to Chicago to Santa Barbara, Charleston, Charlotte, Birmingham and more, Peachy delivers straight to your in-box all of the most stylish city's most stylish things to you, and it's your lucky day!  Peachy is giving away a free subscription to readers of the Queen City Style.  Just plug your email address in HERE.  And so, as you can imagine, when the publishers over at Peachy recently asked me to contribute as one of their Tastemakers, I was all kinds of keen. Since my personal style aesthetic is typically an eclectic mix of high and low, we decided to use the outfit above as outfit inspiration.  Every girl needs a big fat crinoline in their closet.  Am I wrong?  Each of the below looks incorporates one super luxe item, like the blouse I'm wearing above, but at a much reduced price.  Paired with one of a kind accouterments and more accessible add-ons, get ready to knock 'em dead.  Trust me on this.

Swimsuits For Every Body

I don't mean to be drawn to one pieces, but I am.  Remember this one?  Perhaps my favorite. Is it my age that finds them increasingly more sexy to me than a two piece?  Of the bathing suits I wear on regular rotation, probably three are two piece and two are one piece.  I purchased my first rash guard this past winter.  I think I like the way it hugs the body, shows less skin and leaves more to the imagination.  We are well into July as I type this and I am yet to wear the rash guard.  I slather on SPF 50.  I guess I just want the sun all over me.  Two piece, one piece, cute cover ups. rash guards... what's your preference? Check out my swimsuit picks in Charlotte Parent Magazine for every shape and size.  I'm sharing some great on line resources if you prefer to purchase your suits on line and not step into a mall, or scroll through a few of my favs above.