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.

Cool Blue

 Dress: Madewell // Coat: Topshop // Shoes: Zara (similar here and here) // Bag: Celine // Sunnies: Karen Walker 

Typically when I purchase a coat I go for something neutral like gray, black, ivory or tan. But for several seasons now, I have been craving pastel outerwear. Enter this cool Wedgewood blue fuzzy topper (last seen here). It instantly makes me feel chic and fashion forward, and I love how it transforms a dark fall outfit. And though this soft blue is not really a neutral, I find that it's cool tone compliments neutrals so well that I am fearless when pairing it with anything and everything. 

I hope you are having a great Tuesday. Since it is Veteran's day I wanted to say thank you to all those brave Americans who have served. We must not forget that it is because of their sacrifices that we enjoy the privilege of living in a free nation! So if you run into a Veteran today, don't forget to thank them. Have a wonderful rest of the week, and thank you as always for reading.

Tibi:Strappy Colorblock Maxi 

Black, White & Red All Over

Sweater: Mason (sold out in black, nude in stock here) // Dress (worn as skirt): Whistles // Shoes: Whistles ( similar here) // Bag: Gucci // Lips: NARS // Sunnies: Karen Walker 

Happy Monday!  I wore this dress to Fashion Week and I have been dying to wear it again. So, in an effort to make it seasonally appropriate I had to get a little creative. My favorite way to transition a spring or summer dress to suit the cooler months is to layer on a chunky sweater. The key is to find a sweater that hits just at hip or above so that it doesn't look sloppy or overwhelm the skirt. My Mason sweater is one of my most versatile purchases of the season and perfect for this layered look. This little trick is a great way to make the most out of all of the dresses in your closet.

 I hope you are having a great start to the week. Stay tuned soon to TQLC for my holiday gift guide (it is never too early to start, especially since it is already November). Also shop more of my favorites under my newly launched 'Shop' tab above. Thank you as always for reading!

Black & Black

 Boots: Stuart Weitzman // Dress: H&M (similar here) // Shirt: J.Crew (old, similar here) // Jacket: Maje (similar here) // Backpack: Whistles (love this brand!) // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Socks: American Apparel (similar here) 

Happy Friday!! I have discussed numerous times my addiction to wearing a lot of black. I promise I am a cheery person but black goes with everything... I find that I often gravitate towards it when buying basics. So alas, I end up in black from head-to-toe. I found this little black neoprene dress, out of all places at H&M. I love it's structure and dramatic swing shape, and it doesn't get more basic or essential than a LBD. I couldn't resist my usual ways of black with a side of black when it came to my boots and jacket. Speaking of boots, I love my 5050s, but I have been wanting a thigh high pair like the Lowland here. In an effort not to break the bank, I layered my thigh-high socks underneath my over-the-knee favorites, and voila! An instant pair of thigh-high boots! And in my final effort to combat my sea of black (and to avoid looking like Wednesday Adams) I layered a jeweled collar button down under my dress, and decided to tote my trusty metallic backpack. Now I look like Dora the Explorer, with a serious case of chic. I hope you have a great weekend, and thank you as always for reading !!