QC Exclusive: The Arts Issue

What an unexpected pleasant surprise it was last week to learn last week from a Hilliard Studio Method classmate of my inclusion in the QC Exclusive Arts Issue! Be sure to pick up a copy. It is chocked full of incredible Charlotte creative talent.

"If you know, Charlotte style, you know Whitley. She is the driving force behind many a fashion shoot and more stylish locals' street looks than we can count. Whitley's outfits, weather, for herself, or for a client, tend toward the bold, unexpected, and playful, and she lives her own best fashion advice, "to put your best self forward." if you need help getting outside the box, or breathing new life into your wardrobe, Whitley, is your woman".

Thank you for this incredible mention @qcexclusive magazine-- and to be in the company of so many other incredible creatives and talented friends! I remain grateful to every magazine, store, designer, client, colleague and industry mate who has taken a chance on me. It has allowed me to breathe, and I think it is in the breathing alone that I have experienced the most extraordinary joy, that of using myself as a vehicle for showcasing other incredible talent.

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Boundaries, Booby Twaps, Controversial Accessories + My Home Photographed!

I've been working really hard on setting boundaries.  It's something I've been working on for a long time.  What sometimes seems like forever or can't you just learn?!  I swear, every time I get into one of those deep back and forth girlfriend therapy sessions when it's my turn, I hear "you really have to read this AMAZING book!"  Then I say, let me guess!  It's called Boundaries. It's all about...When To Say Yes, How To Say No To Take Control Of Your Life.  What a novel idea!  I have the disc version and need to put those babies in my car and listen when I'm ever alone.  But this week, I've been setting boundaries left and right.  Like they are freaking booby twaps.  And let me tell you, it feels really good. As Pastor Rick explains here, Fear Grows When We Refuse To Do What God Wants Us To Do. 

A big exciting THANK YOU to QC Exclusive Magazine for including me in their Arts & Culture issue now on stands. I had some amazing help pulling my home (and me) together all swank. You can read the article here.  Ariene at Dressing Room Interiors is so talented, and Cali Stott is magical for helping me feel pretty!

There's this article on Who What Wear about "The One (Controversial) Item In Fashion Everyone Is Wearing Right Now."  For the record, I feels strongly the reason these fab ladies can pull it off and look great is because the item is GUCCI. Anything less is a fail.  I'm saying simply it is because of the brand that it is acceptable. 

Street Style: Midtown + Kristin Hayes Jewelry

This was my Madonna shot.  I think it all came together in my head that this Midtown needed an outfit like this.  It is thrown together with this sorta gaudy, sorta cool 80's mixed mashed type of style.  I think about the old Midtown Mall, which previously served the community for decades, right where Chelsea is riding up the escalator by Best Buy at what became today's Metropolitan. Chelsea looks very late 80's/early 90's sexy and hot yet demure behind those red lips, side swiped hair and gobbed on mix and matched accessories.  Basically, I cannot ever get enough of my special friend Kristin Hayes' vintage caviar for jewelry.  QC Exclusive  just included her in their current issue.  Check it out on news stands all over the QC.  I can't help but wonder if they secret shopped my Instagram in order to further popularize my not for long hidden gem soon to be super star.  Having two young boys, I knew just what to expect on an escalator, but Zach capturing this photo was so impressive to watch.

Model: Chelsea Lewis, Photographer: Zach Alston, Hair and Makeup: Chelsea Kimrey.
Keepsake Subtract Dress and Miss Mochilla bag from KK Bloom, Vivetta Botanica Shirt from Capitol, BCBGeneration Carnival Dress Sandals from Sloan Boutique.

Click HERE to shop Chelsea's outfit.  Also, be sure to nab the current issue of Southpark Magazine to see lots more of Kristin Hayes Jewelry, as well as Carolina Bride in January.  Your bridesmaids will covet your taste and style.