Holiday Gift Guide 2014

1. Sweater // 2. Hat // 3. Gloves (comes in 4 colors and are 40% off with code SHOPANN) // 4. Clutch // 5. Tory Burch Watch  // 6. Slippers (30% off with code HOLIDAY) // 7. La Mer // 8. Lip Gloss Set // 9. Pajamas (30% off with code HOLIDAY)// 10. Makeup Bag // 11. Makeup Brush Set // 12. Weekender (25% off with code GIFTON)// 13. Candle (I have this candle and it smells amazing!) // 14. Embellished Snood (on sale!) // 15. Initial Bracelet // 16. Hunter Boots (and here) // 12. Kate Spade Mini Wallet // 18. Tory Burch Wrap Bracelet // 19. Deborah Lippmann // 20. Cashmere Socks

Here are some of the gifts that are on my list to give and receive!  For more of my picks click on the "shop" tab in the menu bar. I hope you having a wonderful holiday week! Thank you for reading XO. 

Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway with Lookmazing

One: c/o Scotch & Soda Blanket Scarf In Red | Frame Denim High Rise Flare Jeans | Gap Women Supersoft Stripe Turtleneck Tee Size S Tall - Navy Stripe (similar here) | Studded Skinny Belt - Brown | Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour Red Amour 0.14 Oz | Ray-ban Aviator Sunglasses

Two: c/o Scotch & Soda Blanket Scarf In Red | Madewell High Riser Skinny Skinny Cut-edge Jeans In Black Sea | Mango Wool Long Gilet | Gucci Soho Nubuck Leather Disco Bag | Asos Airtime Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots | Karen Walker Eyewear 'super Duper' Sunglasses | Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

Happy Monday! I can't believe it is the week of Thanksgiving already. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year for so many reasons i.e. turkey, pie, and family (and not necessarily in that order). However, one of those reasons is definitely the fact that Thanksgiving marks the beginning of holiday shopping season. This year to kick off the festivities, I’m excited to partner up with LookMazing on their holiday gift guide to share with you some of my favorite gift ideas for the fashionista in your life. And because the season is all about the spirit of giving, I'm also giving you guys the opportunity to win one my picks! 

To Enter The Giveaway:

1. Sign up for LookMazing and ‘Admire’ me: https://www.lookmazing.com/thequarterlifecloset 

2. Add one of my holiday gift guide picks to your LookMazing wishlist:

3. Leave a comment below the product on LookMazing to let me know why you want it!

LookMazing will randomly select a winner on December 1, 2014 at noon PST. Good luck and thank you for reading! 

Winter Chic with Ann Taylor

One: Coat: c/o Ann Taylor // Dress: c/o Ann Taylor // Shirt Underneath: Zara (similar here) // Earmuffs: old, similar Ann Taylor // Clutch: c/o Ann Taylor // Gloves: c/o Ann Taylor // Boots: Stuart Weitzman (Similar here) // Lips: NARS

Two: Jacket: c/o Ann Taylor // Sweater: c/o Ann Taylor // Skirt: c/o Ann Taylor 

Three: Coat: c/o Ann Taylor // Dress: c/o Ann Taylor // Hat: c/o Ann Taylor // Gloves: c/o Ann Taylor // Shoes: Zara  // Sunnies: Karen Walker 

Four: Dress: c/o Ann Taylor // Shoes: Vince Camuto (similar here) // Socks: American Apparel ( Similar here ) // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Lips: NARS

Five: Sweater: c/o Ann Taylor // Coat: c/o Ann Taylor // Leggings: c/o Ann Taylor // Moto Boots: c/o Ann Taylor // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Lips: NARS

Hello Everyone! Just in time for the polar vortex, TQLC has once again partnered with Ann Taylor to bring you five unique looks styled from their winter collection. Ann Taylor has a great mix of chic basics and stand out pieces with special details that are perfect for the season. Every occasion is covered from holiday parties with the on-trend sequin tuxedo dress, to office appropriate outerwear, and glam winter white separates. My favorite find is hands down the menswear inspired gray top coat. It is so versatile and tailored and something I will be wearing from work to weekend all winter long. I was like a kid in a candy store shopping the winter accessories... I love the fur accented gloves and the fun pop of sparkle on the knit hat. A cozy knit hat and a great pair of gloves make great holiday gifts, because they always fit, and are always needed!  Being warm and cozy is not an excuse to sacrifice style. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and a very well-dressed holiday season. 

Thank you to Ann Taylor for sponsoring this post. 

Leopard & Layers

Vest: c/o Ann Taylor (similar here) // Shirt: J.Crew (25% off with code SHOPNOW) // Sweater: Old (similar here) // Skirt: Tibi (old, similar here) // Shoes: Sam Edelman (old, similar here and here) // Bag: Vintage Chanel  (found exact one here) // Sunnies: Karen Walker

 Happy Monday! Layering is a definitely an art. And just like painting a picture... mixing textures, playing with proportion, and adding color can take layering to the next level. This long vest has been one of my favorite pieces of the season and I am always on the lookout for creative ways to incorporate it into a new outfit. It's sleek shape and leather accents add a chic element that pulls together my slightly school girl inspired ensemble. As for leopard, it always adds a fun pop of print. I often treat it as a neutral and mix it with everything, and I may even like it more than stripes... maybe. I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their week and thank you as always for reading!

Lilac

 Sweater: Rebecca Taylor // Pants: Elizabeth and James (old, similar here) // Bag: Whistles // Sunnies: Moorea Seal  (Finally back in stock) // Bracelets: David Yurman // Ring: David Yurman // Lips: Tom Ford 'Pink Dusk'

Happy Friday! During the fall and winter I admit that I wear a lot of dark colors and my fair share of leather. That is why I love this soft combo of lilac and ivory. This lilac knit is a great mix with an ultra feminine color and boyfriend shape. And I love the way it's chunky texture is complimented by the fluid shape of my wide leg pants to create the perfect mix of cozy and chic. I hope everyone has a great weekend and thank you as always for reading!

Rebecca Taylor:Bomber Trousers Sweatshirt 

Out to Brunch

 Culottes: Club Monaco (Now on sale!) // Sweater: Topshop (similar here)// Jacket: Maje (similar here)  // Shoes: Zara (old, simlar here) // Bag: Celine // Sunnies: Italia Independent

 Hello and happy Thursday! I wore this outfit last weekend to brunch with fellow local blogger Thamarr from the blog Musings of a Curvy Lady. I met Thamarr at the Nordstrom Jacksonville Opening Gala, and you should definitely check out her blog! She puts creative spin on plus size style and seeks to inspire all women to have fun with fashion. Speaking of fun, I paired my fuzzy sweater and cat eye sunnies to create a playful contrast against my otherwise elegant silk culottes (last seen here). Dressing for brunch with girls is a great time layer on your favorite pieces that the guys in your life just wouldn't understand. I'm happy it is almost the weekend again, because that means another brunch is right around the corner! Have a great rest of your week and thank you as always for reading.