My favorite on-line retailer is having a sale. If you haven't shopped Shopbop, you are definitely missing out, but I'm guessing if you come here often, you already know how much I love them. That, and you're already on top of your shopping game as it is, so you don't need me to tell you yin from yang. BUT... Shopbop is having a big ole hunkin' sale. Dresses, denim, the very best bags, booties galore and hats... HATS! A few of my 'favorite, how will I say no', are pictured below! Have fun!
Thank you to The SoGood for the very kind and most generous article. If you are not already linked in to The SoGood, it is an amazing one of a kind, trend setting network of artists, makers and entrepreneurs, in some of America's coolest cities, all working to serve the same purpose: to make life SoGood. In the article I share some quick and dirty fashion advice for the new mom, the first date and more, as well as my Top Recommendations in Charlotte. See it here.
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:
This is pretty much how my night went down, in pictures. I hopped on over to my friend Katie's house, where I parked my car and we then hopped in her car (sippy cup in hand) to pick up our friend Chelsea. I am not at the game today (the below pic my husband just sent me from the stadium). Upon entering last night, we were greeted with hospitality, crudites and pinktinis. We made our way through the stadium to the team store that had been transformed into a Style Lounge. Fellow stylist Erica Hanks and her team did a great job putting together some hot football fashion looks. If you went to the game today, did you see? Records were spinning, manicures were curin' and there is some REALLY cute new game day merchandise. My favorite finds; a black sequin baseball style tee, and the piece de resistance, Panthers running tights! (See Katie below).
We all left the Style Lounge for Fahrenheit for one last Hoor-ah to celebrate one of my running besties, Jenn, (tall blonde bombshell) who is moving to DC for an opportunity that cannot be refused. This can only mean one thing... ROAD TRIP! The hottest, most awesome, most fun group of Boston Marathoners I ever did see! I sure am grateful for my running friends. Happy Panthers Sunday ya'll!
If you're a local sports loving mama, you may have already seen my article this month for Charlotte Parent Magazine where I share my picks for some of the hottest football fashions this season. More to come on that, but right now, I've got to tell you about a very exciting Sports Fashion event happening THIS SUNDAY. If you're going to the football game, be sure to stop by the Carolina Panthers new Style Lounge for some one of a kind fashion fun! Fellow Charlotte wardrobe stylist Erica Hanks co-hosts the Panther's Style Lounge this weekend. Combining Panthers apparel with items from local Charlotte stores, Erica and her team will share even more ways you can sport your Panther pride wile staying chic! Hope to see you there and GOOOO PANTHERS!
For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you may already know about it, but I want to introduce you to an exciting website called LIKEtoKNOW.it. Just in case you aren't already familiar, LIKEtoKNOW.it is a fantastic and convenient way that you can easily shop my Instagram photos (along with all of your other favorite bloggers). Once you sign up on LIKEtoKNOW.it with your e-mail, whenever you like one of my photos tagged with @liketkit you will receive an e-mail detailing my outfit or design collage for that photo! My favorite part about the service is that you can choose to receive e-mails ASAP, daily, or monthly and then conveniently shop right from your inbox. It’s that simple! It is the best way to simply like a photo and get the details you want as opposed to commenting and getting lost in the sea of others asking the same thing. It’s always nice to have quick access to easy information, so I hope that you enjoy using LIKEtoKNOW.it as much as I do! Happy Shopping!
Here's my High Fashion For Less outfit from yesterday's segment on Charlotte Today. In case you missed it, you can watch it here. I went straight to Polo Ralph Lauren Factory for my exciting collaboration with Concord Mills. I've always looked the classic timeless looks consistently created by the Ralph Lauren brand. Equestrian is so Town & Country, so rich. I've enjoyed dressing a couple of models in this type of look, and so I was excited to dress myself up in it and step out for a quick spin! Head on over to Concord Mills, or shop any of the items below straight from this page!
Did you catch us on Charlotte Today this morning styling our High Fashion For Less finds from Concord Mills? I had a blast styling it out with the always fashion forward Bethany, and Kallah, from the one and only Scoop Charlotte. For my look, I went straight to one of my all time favorite designers, Ralph Lauren. This entire brand is timeless classic and always on point across all of their many lines. The Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store at Concord Mills is the only in the region! I can't wait to share with you outfit details for all three of us! If you missed the segment, you may watch it below. Please follow along the fun on Instagram and Twitter to get the scoop from all these fashionable gals, and thanks so much to Concord Mills for including me!
Ready to get your shop on save on the hottest name brands in the Charlotte metropolitan since your last best shopping spree dream? GOOD, because it's going down starting THIS weekend. Who's That Girl, you say? Yes ma'am... twice a year I purge my closets like there is no tomorrow, and let me tell you, it is the best thing since... well... let's just say I looove to purge. So, whether you live closer in town or north of the border, we are just days away from another fantastic Green Jeans Consignment sale. Get all the details below or here! Get ready to get your shop on ladies, and have a great week!
Here's my Mom On The Go outfit from yesterday's segment on Charlotte Today. In case you missed it, you can watch it here. I combined items from J.Crew Factory and Banana Republic Factory for my exciting collaboration with Concord Mills. I already own the blazer and pumps from J. Crew. The buttons on the blazer are the EXACT same, and the pumps feel just the same on my feet as those from J.Crew. I seriously cannot tell a difference in quality, yet the price is so much lower at J.Crew Factory. Same goes with the Banana Republic items. Head on over to Concord Mills, or shop any of the items straight from this page!
Did you catch us on Charlotte Today this morning, styling some great Fall Fashion Finds from Concord Mills? It was such a fun treat getting to meet Dominique and Courtney, and I can't wait to share with you outfit details for all three of us! If you missed the segment, you may watch it below. Y'all, I am telling you, Concord Mills is TOTALLY worth the trip! It's no secret I operate many days a week in J.Crew threads, and so if you do too, you need to make the trip to J.Crew Factory outlet. And this is just ONE of the great stores you can shop and save at Concord Mills. Be sure to tune in the same time tomorrow and on Thursday, at 11 a.m., when I'll be back for a special High Fashion For Less segment. Please follow along the fun on Instagram and Twitter to get the scoop from all these fashionable mamas, and thanks so much to Concord Mills for including me!
Thanks for reading and watching!
xo-Whitley
Hello everyone! I'm super duper excited about one of my most recent collaborations. If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know this week I'll be joined by some fellow fashion bloggers to participate in a special segment on Charlotte Today presented by Concord Mills. Be sure to tune into WCNC during the 11am hour both Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, we'll be sharing some great Mommy On The Go looks, and on Thursday, it's all about High Fashion For Less. I can't wait to see what Dominique and Bethany will be styling! For those of you with desk jobs, be sure to set your DVR's. I promise there are some sweet deals you don't want to miss!
This interview with Vogue Editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, which I found via Domaine, might be the most clever I've ever witnessed. Whether it's fashion you are in to, Roger Federer, tuberose, or well, if you just really hate selfie's, you are in for a real treat. Watch it here.
Bon Weekend!
Am very excited to be talking shop with Belk VP of Trend Merchandising, Arlene Goldstein, in today's Charlotte Observer. With a bevvy of trends from which to engage your wardrobe this fall, Arlene and I weigh in on those we love and how to wear them. As the below image states, grey is the IT color for fall. I dig it. You may read the entire article here. Thank you to the folks over at the Charlotte Observer for including me!
In case you missed my post discussing American designer Tory Burch and her collaboration with Bank of America, Elizabeth Street Capital, an initiative designed to support women entrepreneurs with capital and mentoring opportunities, you may read that review here. The evening was nothing short of awe-inspiring. And so while we are on the topic of Tory Burch, I thought it to be only be apropos in sharing a handful of my favorite designs from her summer and fall collections, some of which are currently on sale. Check 'em out here...
Oh, and just in case you were wondering...
Last night, cozied up tight in a room full of spirited, local powerhouse women, and a few equally successful men, I attended a unique and brilliant event at the Foundation For The Carolinas. The event, Elizabeth Street Capital, is the brain child of American fashion designer, Tory Burch, CEO & Designer of Tory Burch. Elizabeth Street Capital is an initiative set forth by the designer's foundation and Charlotte's own Bank of America, designed to provide women entrepreneurs in the U.S. with access to affordable loans, mentoring support and networking opportunities. After vino, passed hors d'oeuvres and crudites, a brief panel discussion was led by the three you see below, Tom Montag, Co-Chief Operating Officer and Andrew Plepler, Corporate Social Responsibility Executive, both of Bank of America, and of course, the gal in the middle, Tory Burch.
Following the discussion, 14 of the Queen City's most successful female entrepreneurs and leaders in their respective fields shared brief personal tips of advice and wisdom for all prior to leading two round table discussions. I wanted to share a few that resonated most with me.
Below is a picture with two ladies I am proud to call dear friends and part of my inner circle! Dianne Chipps Bailey, on the left, leads the nonprofit organizations practice group at Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. She is THE Queen City's leader for representation of nonprofit organizations, senior management and their philanthropic leaders. Anne Pipkin, on the right, is a former Wall Street Investment Banker turned entrepreneur and founder of too many small businesses to name in one blog post. If you want to know, however, who keeps my skin a healthy glow off season and who styles my tresses for all important events, that, of course, would be two of Anne's baby's, gorgeousGLO and Blo ouT.
What could be more stylish than a room full of brains, beauty and all around awesome women?
Be Powerful, Supportive, Beautiful and Kind, and you will ALWAYS be In Style.
-Whitley
My girlfriend sent me this. It is so fabulous, I can't stand it. No matter your size, this is a great message about loving yourself and your body and, as the singer, Meghan, states, loving all your insecurities. In the spirit of sharing, the biggest insecurity I have worked to overcome? Giving a rats fanny what silly girls may say. And so "if that's what you're into, then go ahead and move along." Anybody out there want to celebrate their insecurities with me? You know you like this bass...
Oh one more thing, on a different but equally fun note. Here's my current obsession as it pertains to my home.
Y'all ready for this? The jewelry line responsible for bringing us Emily Maynard's designs is having a sample sale. New items being brought out every hour, and everything priced at $15 and under, this is one of those big time jewelry opps you don't want to miss. I have no idea how many of Emily's designs will be available at the sale (the above earrings are my favorite from her collection), but chances are you already know a thing or two about Towne & Reese designs. Regarded for their on whimsical, on-trend designs available at prices truly accessible to anyone, Towne & Reese has something for everyone. Get on your shopping wheels!
If you live in the Queen City and ever shop for quality men's clothing, you're sure to know Revolve upscale men's consignment. Voted Best of the Best by Charlotte Magazine 2011 and 2013 and Best of the Best by Elevate for years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, Revolve offers savvy fashion forward men a more accessable way to shop the best of the best in fashion. Revolve specializes in everything from t-shirts to tuxes in brands from Brooks Brother to Prada. One of the hardest working, most community-centric people in the biz, I am proud to call shop owner, Amy Pickard, my sweet friend. I couldn't resist not sharing with you the 411 on her Annual Winter Blow Out Sale. As you see, most of the store will be up to 90% off the already killer prices, so this is a great time to stock your closet for next year. You say you're ready to pass along your threads to another great closet? Consign them with Revolve!
Happy revolving! -Whitley
Need an excuse to clean out your closet? Tired of your significant other's enormous t-shirt collection? Donate your old t-shirts for a great cause! the Queen City Style and Simplicity have teamed up to collect 300 T-Shirts by March 1st to donate to Rethreaded, an organization which provides a paid four-month holistic training program that includes sewing art and life skills for women who are coming out of lives of sex trade and human trafficking in our country. The products, made out of old t-shirts are funky, cool, and, of course, totally unique! Check them out here, and if you are interested in donating your old t-shirts, please email me at thequeencitystyle@yahoo.com to arrange for drop off or pick up. I know much of the country is getting snow. We are experiencing a true Winter Wonderland here in the Carolinas!
Thank you so much! Whitley
