Energetic & Diligent
Whitley was energetic, well prepared and took my style into consideration when arranging each of the looks for me. She was also diligent in ensuring the garments were well taken care of during our photo shoot.
Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019
a superb experience
At Capitol, TABOR, and Poole Shop, we have a growing relationship with Whitley Adkins as she continues to expand her personal styling business while also partnering with us on great editorials for our local publications. Whitley collaborates with our sales associates to create a superb experience for her clients where they feel safe to step out of their comfort zone and find the pieces that work for their wardrobes, and lives. We look forward to partnering with Whitley as her business continues to grow and we are deeply appreciative of the way she champions our brands with the men and women she works with along the way.
Laura Vinroot Poole, Capitol, TABOR & Poole Shop
grounded in what matters most
You are the right person for this business. You are grounded in kindness and the things that matter most. You help people put their best selves into the world.
Lindsay H. Jones, Owner Lindsay Hawfield Jones Fine Art
“THe best print mixer i know.”
Blair Eadie, Atlantic-Pacific
like a million bucks
As an entrepreneur, I am a big part of my company's branding. Whitley has helped me curate a look that helps me put my best foot forward, which is a win-win for myself and my business. She has curated my look perfectly - fits my personality, my daily wardrobe needs and my sense of style. She has taught me that it is worth the time and effort getting dressed in a great look - I feel like a million bucks when I put on my outfits. I'm more confident, stand taller, and present my best self. Plus, she's also so much fun to work with - I adore her
Stephanie Rickenbaker, Sweets Syrup
Passionate & COMMITTED
I’ve worked with Whitley for almost 10 years now. I can say without a doubt she’s the most talented, passionate and committed stylist / producer I’ve ever worked with, not to mention the most fun. Working with Whitley is always a treat.
Richard Israel, Fashion, Beauty, Portrait, Lifestyle Photographer
a keen eye for detail
I had the delight of working with Whitley on a photo shoot with SouthPark Magazine. Although we had never met, she was able to pull options that were spot on for the shoot, our flagship, and our brand! Being easy to work with is almost as important as the work that you do and Whitley was not only a professional with a keen eye for detail but she was also warm and lovely! Can't wait for next time!
Roxy Te Owens, Founder Society Social
fun + influential
Whitley was a pleasure to work with and delivered some of the most creative content we've seen to-date! She is attentive to detail, fun and influential. We can't wait to work with her again on another campaign.
Georgie Wynn, Village Marketing
That Je ne sais quoi
Anyone who wants to save time and look fabulous should work with Whitley.
As much as I love fashion, I simply don’t have time to keep up with everything that’s in the stores, much less what’s on the horizon. I definitely don’t have time to stand in my closet every morning, wondering what to wear or playing with different outfits.
I need to be able to pull out an outfit quickly, knowing that I will look and feel the way I want to look and feel.
Whitley understands my personal style, my priorities for investment, and how my clothing needs to function in a given day
She uses all of that information to pull pieces and create looks that feel like “me,” albeit with the extra 'je ne sais quoi' that Whitley brings to the table.
Fashion is fun, and Whitley keeps it that way!
Traci Zeller, Tracie Zeller Interiors
She Get’s It
Having worked with Whitley for several years, I can say with confidence that she ‘gets it!’ Whitley has the gift of a fashion eye, and she uses that gift to successfully combine the roles of wardrobe stylist, fashion blogger and personal shopper. With contacts in all areas of fashion, Whitley is able to pool knowledge from experts within a wide range of fields to help in her quest to provide the ultimate service for her clients. If you’re lucky enough to secure her services, go for it. You’ll be glad you did!
Dick Pattison, Partner, Taylor Richards & Conger
Sound Advice
When it came time to update professional pictures of myself for my website, I immediately thought of Whitley Adkins. I had seen her work in several local magazines and knew a handful of artists and interior designers who had used her services. I thought the photographs she helped create were always well styled and choreographed.
Whitley advised me to create a portfolio of images of myself in different settings and in different outfits. Her advice was sound as I have already used many of the imagines across several media platforms.
Whitley has a great eye for what works editorially, and working with her is delightful. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process from shopping with Whitley to the actual photoshoot. She is talented, fun, laid back and puts you at ease. A true gem in her industry!
Laura Archibald, Owner Laura Archibald Interior Design
The wow factor
I worked with Whitley for the first time five years ago. What I first noticed about her is her extremely genuine warmth and authenticity. She is as real as they come. That is what behooved me to contact her again, years later, to work on a very important project. This projected needed the WOW factor, and I knew that Whitley could do it for me. I have followed Whitley's career and have seen her evolve as a very creative and talented stylist that covers everything from editorial to personal work. You feel like your friend is helping you, rather than a consultant!
Nesha Pai, Pai CPA, PLLC
Author Overcoming Ordinary Obstacles
a true professional
Whitley Adkins, aka the Queen City Style, is not only a creative and talented personal stylist, she is also a great collaborator and project manager.
She has the ability to either take an existing concept and run with it or come to the table with her own vision and can always be relied upon to execute. She is extremely organized, a great communicator and a true professional. Above all else, she has a sincere passion for all things fashion and always shows up with intention, enthusiasm and is a joy to work with.
Brett Barter, Publisher, QC Exclusive Magazine
Inimitable
creativity
As the editor in chief of two different magazines, I spent years tapping Whitley’s inimitable creativity for photo shoots. And I can say one thing without hesitation: everything she touches has an extra spark, a certain je ne sais quoi. Whether styling an Alexander McQueen-inspired wedding shoot inside an old mill for Carolina Bride or producing one of the most original photo shoots this city has seen in years (think: high fashion meets an iconic skating rink) for SouthPark Magazine, Whitley elevates everything she touches. And she does it all with her signature southern kindness and good humor. She’s one of Charlotte’s great creatives and I’m honored to have worked alongside her.
Caroline McMillan Portillo, Director Marketing and Communications, The Mint Musuem
ignites beauty
By her own example, Whitley inspires her clients to sparkle from the inside out. She ignites a beauty through fashion that is first and always authentically you! For more than a dozen years I have trusted Whitley's instincts and expertise. Whitley helped me to select a gown and design a costume when I participated in Charlotte Ballet's annual fundraising gala. Never to overlook at detail, she also advised me on hair and makeup-down to the flower in my ponytail! Looking back on that night, I credit so much of the joy and confidence I felt in spite of my fear to what preceded... Whitley's empathy and expertise. In both instances, Whitley distinguished herself by the ability to observe and interpret.
She is smart, savvy and highly effective. Equally knowledgeable about fashion's history as its cutting edge trends, Whitley is strong enough to push her clients to be bold but sensitive enough to respect boundaries. A working mother of two boys, Whitley understands that time our most precious commodity. By entrusting your wardrobe to Whitley, you reclaim time to send with family and friends. What's more, she honors your budget. Above all, Whitley discovers and nurtures what makes each of her clients special. With Whitley by your side, you will radiate a joyful confidence through a style that is uniquely and fully you.
Dianne Chipps Bailey
Personal Client, Managing Director National Philantrhopic Strategy Executive, Philantrhopic Solutions at Bank of America
an instant connection
The first time I met and worked with Whitley, we worked together on a shoot for a magazine. I instantly connected with her incomparable eye for style and aesthetic. The looks she had lined up for me were unique and complimentary to my body. She made me feel comfortable and very much a part of her decisions. Whitley worked wonderfully with everyone involved on set and made the photo shoot seamless and easy. She was ready to jump in and help from all angles. I really appreciated how in tune she was to the photographer, editor and creative director all while being sensitive to anything I needed. I’m lucky to know her...she’s a true gem!
Alessandra Ball James, Principal Dancer Charlotte Ballet
confidence
Working with Whitley has given me CONFIDENCE. When I published my first book, I looked through my closet in anticipation of a media and speaking tour and quickly realized my writing clothes (sweaters, jeans and tees) wouldn't translate to TV segments or professional speaking events! Whitley helped me assess what I already had, what foundation items I should buy to get the biggest bang for my buck and also a few ways to inject more fun and creativity into my style so I could balance being a professional with being creative. Working with Whitley has been both personally and professionally rewarding. She is endlessly encouraging, and I'm delighted to have her on my side.
Michelle Icard
Author, Middle School Makeover: Improving The Way You And Your Child Experience The Middle School Years, michelleinthemiddle.com
outside the box
My experiences working with Whitley have always been so positive and enriching. As a young photographer, her styling naturally pushes me to create and think outside the box whenever we collaborate on projects. Her styling is eclectic, playful and avant-garde all at once, she zags when everyone zigs and that type of creativity really shows in her work. It is so refreshing to work with her and always exciting to see what she brings to the shoot."
Olly Yung, Commercial Photographer, OllyYung.com
Creates magic
Whitley has earned the moniker of Fairy Godmother because of the magic she creates every single time that she’s works with Bean. Bean fell in love with Whitley’s joie de vivre from day one because it’s much like her own personality. Whitley’s eye for whimsy is one that’s incomparable to anything I’ve ever been able to create when I first began helping Bean with her blog and styling direction. She’s able to take the mundane from one’s closet and whip it into a fashionable moment that can’t be copied or mimicked by anyone else. Her work ethic is tireless and even when faced with with an antsy 8 yo (i.e. my daughter), she’s able to keep calm and reel Bean in so that the styling session becomes collaborative - which is what we all are looking for when it comes to figuring out what works for us stylistically; right? Not to mention - she’ll literally give you the gorgeous shirt off of her back if it means helping to complete a look. That’s not the usual MO of stylists we’ve worked with in the past. She’s the real deal.
Brittny Ervin, @TheSweetLifeofBean👧
epitome of
fashion
I think Whitley's blog was the first Charlotte fashion blog I ever found. Her website is the epitome of all things fashion, because the other half features the editorial and styling work she does in Charlotte and nationally. Her style is truly her own and one-of-a-kind, taking everyday pieces and celebrating the couture in them.
Charlotte Agenda, 2016
grace & Style
I adore working with Whitley. I'm grateful for her honesty, creativity, compassion, and patience. From closet purging to pairing outfits, to shopping--she does everything with such grace and style. She has an amazing, fashionable gift and talent.
Laurie Martin, Owner, Simplicity Organizers