JJ Winters Clutch

Street Style: Ballantyne

Last week I shared outfit credits for the look that made the cover of SouthPark Magazine's Fall Fashion issue. The Dilworth outfit may have been my favorite, because it is very true to my own personal style. Today's neighborhood Street Style outfit comes to you from the south side, Ballantyne.  I was easily inspired by the neighborhood's many opulent surroundings for this outfit.  The golf course, the resort, shopping centers, the neighborhood built around a country club... for me, while I would now categorize Ballanytne as one of Charlotte's oldest new neighborhoods, everything in the area still has a very clean, new, rich and elegant feeling about it.  And so, Chelsea's outfit.  I think you could call Ballanytne Charlotte's 'New Beverly Hills'.

ModelChelsea LewisPhotographerZach AlstonHair and Makeup: Chelsea Kimrey.
Etro Coloblock Twisted Weave and Fur Vest from Neiman Marcus, Parker Ribbed Bodycon Dress, Joie Taupe Suede Boots, Heather Benjamin Ocean Jasper Stone Necklace at Sloan Boutique. JJ Winters Bree Clutch at KK Bloom, Jan Michaels Brass and Orange Stone Ring at ChezElle, Prada Sunglasses.

Hey, She Copied Me!

I came across the above photo of the very classy and poised Emily Blunt dressed in Michael Kors at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards back in January.  It reminded me so much of the vintage Lillie Rubin dress which belonged to my Mom that I wore to the Charlotte Magazine BOB Awards party back in 2012.  This dress is one of my favorites, and since I had just won my first BOB Award, back then for Best Blog, I felt like stepping outside of the fashion box (no surprise there) and topping off my ensemble with a silk turban.   Emily and I both paired a touch of light blue with our cream gown.  This dress is good fashion on repeat!

Below are a few long flowing cream gowns I think are simple but lovely...

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!