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Friday, October 11, 2013

Q Goes Blue

It's a big weekend for Angelenos! As an L.A. based company, we are rooting for the LA Dodgers this weekend as the NLCS gets underway tonight in St. Louis!

Everyone in the headquarters are showing their Dodger spirit today! Since we are in Downtown LA and the Dodgers stadium is nearby, Q interns Liz and Jackie spent their lunch break at the empty stadium rocking their blue/L.A Q apparel!

Jackie (right) wearing Q grey "LA" print sweater. Liz (left) wearing Q puffer ski vest


Swing Batta Batta Batta! SWING! 

DODGERS ARE #1! 



GOOD LUCK TO OUR DODGERS TONIGHT!!! GO BIG BLUE! 

xoxo,

Q TEAM 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

My Bucket List

QT Joanne here. I always had a mental bucket list, I finally got the opportunity to write it down.

Here's 20 things on my Bucket List :) in no particular order. 

1.) Visit Iceland, see the Northern nights and experience the hot tubs.



         2.)   Be Fluent in Korean
I'm Korean American, and I'm proud. I should have done this sooner but I really want to stay true to my culture and be able to speak to my elders. 
           3 .) Mardi Gras in New Orleans
 I think it would this would be so much fun! plus I get to eat authetic jambalaya and gumbo!
      4.) Pyrimids in Egpyt
Something ancient that should be admire. A reminder that there were people on this earth who did amazing acts before I even arrive on the planet.
      5.) Zip-lining in the Rainforest
The Rainforest are dying. When you zip line, you get an entire different view, you get to appreciate nature and an adrenaline rush.


     6.) Support my Parents when they retire.  Buy my Parents a house
My parents have done so much for me. They have been so selfless and loving that when they grow older, I want to give them the love and care that they gave to me in return.
     7.) Float in the Dead Sea
                                             The Dead Sea is diminishing. To be able to float in a body of water would be so cool! 

           8.) Get Scuba Diving License. Scuba Dive in the Great Barrier Reef 
  I want to get my Scuba Diving license to explore the ocean to help it become a more livable a place for organisms.   So many varieties of fishes and species that make you appreciate nature even more. 
   
        9.)  Lakers Game
One day...I will see the Lakers in action.

        10.) Make a Difference and Leave a Legacy
Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.-Mahatma Gandhi. This quote strikes me pretty hard. I might not be able to make the biggest difference, but if one smile can help a person decide not to end their life that day, my job would be complete for just that day, of course. I still want to have a statue or get a sandwich name after me so I won’t be forgotten. I just want to be remembered
      11.) Adopt a dog or cat
If I ever get a pet, I want to love and nurture a dog that comes from the shelter. There’s plenty of dogs and cats that need a home.
     12.) Random acts of Kindness
 Pay it forward.  This is more of continuous act. It will probably always be on my bucket list. I watched a happiness documentary that state that random acts of kindness make you feel happier. When you’re happier you live longer.
          13.) Help my parent’s business become successful!
;)
              14.) Get married to someone I love and stay married for the rest of my life.
 I want to make sure the person I marry is someone I love unconditionally.

         15.) Carnival in Brazil
I want to explore different culture, something other than what I’m use to. Carnival seems like a beautiful colorful place to be at.

      16.) Graduate from College
                        I'm on my 4th year of University, so close but so far.
      17.)  Cross-Country Road Trip
 Travel across America  in a car with my friend starting from the west coast all the way to the east coast. Take the 10 freeway!
      18.) Visit All 50 States
The United States is so vast and different, even in one state over, even if we have the same language, the culture can be unique. While I like traveling out of the country, I would also like to get to know more about my home nation.          

19.) Journey to Mecca and Pray
Even though I was born Catholic, I want to experience how different people practice their religion and see what it’s like in their eyes. I want to experience as many cultures and world views as I can.
     20.) Do a triathlon

I’ve done a marathon on my 18th birthday. Till this day, I can’t believe I manage to complete 26.3 miles. I want to push myself to reach higher goals




Comment below with an item on your bucket list!
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xoxo,
QT JOANNE 

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Trendspotting: Plaid


After tribal prints and chevron patterns made a splash this summer, it's plaid's turn to take the limelight. From street style to the runway, plaid is making a comeback for the fall. Instead of your traditional long-sleeve flannel, the trend reminiscent of my Catholic school girl days is coming back with a full vengeance- shorts, skirts, pants and even blazers! How will you rock the plaid this fall? 

Courtesy of Elle.com, IMAXTREE
and Alessandro Lucioni
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Heidi Slimane at Saint Laurent
Courtesy of stylecab.com


Check out how we style plaid at Q!



Style tip: Pair a plaid hoodie with a pleather skirt for a 90s grunge feel!

If you plan on rockin plaid with Q this fall, be sure to send us pictures via Instagram or Facebook!




XOXO,
QT Nicole

Monday, October 7, 2013

Monday "GRIND"

Goodmorning! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I sure did! This was the first weekend since May that I got to stay home and do absolutely nothing! Just went to the gym, spent time with family, cooked, and watched the preseason of Lakers basketball and Sunday NFL football! I also got to catch up on a lot of reading. I love being busy and all....but this weekend was absolutely ideal! 

Back to another work week! Back on that Monday "Grind". Everyone seems to use the word "grind" nowadays and for some reason I felt like it was appropriate. According to urbandictionary, grind is
1. Your hustle
2. Good work ethic, doing what you do.
3. A word used in any MMO representing the repetitive actions taken in order to make the character stronger. The grind is also a substitute for normal life functions. Sleeping, eating, drinking and being social are not important, when it comes to grinding.

  So I guess that means I am back on that fashion "grind". Sometimes I really do feel like I'm on Gossip Girl...just in LA.  My morning so far consisted of  the usual: making clothing sample deliveries and pickups for my company at a fashion showroom at the California Market Center (I divide my days between working at Q and another fashion company that shall remain a secret for now!).
 All fashion lovers MUST pay a visit to the Market Center in Downtown. It's a great place to go during their monthly sample sales where you could get AMAZING deals at wholesale price. This huge, convention spaced 13 story building has everything from local goods to top name brands. It really is a hidden gem in Downtown for fashionistas and shopaholics! Usually they hold big fashion events and exhibits on the bottom floor. Just check out their website for upcoming events! Great deals...high fashion! 
Link
  

 Here's my #OOTD

Fashion samples in my suitcase. Wearing Q pleather top, IJOAH tribal pencial skirt,
 & long ruby cardigan I bought at Goodwill (I love thrift shopping!)

just one of the hallways of showrooms on the 7th floor of the California Market Center.


Be ready for another week of Q blogposts and pics! We truly are growing each day. Thanks for all the support!


XOXO,
QT Mariel 

Friday, October 4, 2013

QT Files: Nicole L.

BLOGGER. MUSIC ENTHUSIAST. 


Our very own QT Nicole is larger than life! Her deep insight to life, quick witted remarks, and her love for various underground Indie music makes her the kind of girl you want to be around. She is the kind of person to go to when you're in the mood for some interesting and enlightening "coffee-house" conversations! Nicole was one of the first girls on board with this Q blog because she embodies exactly what the head of Q had in mind when creating a blogging team. Not to mention, her style is just absolutely FABULOUS. By keeping up with our blog and especially keeping up with Nicole's posts, you'll see what we mean!

Nicole is a fourth year college student at a well-known public university in Southern California. She is majoring in Psychology in hopes to pursue her passion in Child-Development Studies.With plans of continuing her education and attaining her Masters in Psychology, she also has hopes of achieving a certificate in Fashion Design, her other lifelong passion!

    Upon first glance at her closet, one may get mixed impressions. Feminine, masculine, trendy and classic- there’s a bit of everything. A bit of everything perhaps reflects her overall perspective on the ideal balanced lifestyle. A girly dress paired with a cropped moto jacket or a patterned carefree skirt with a “put-together” feel on accessories, the yin and yang of an outfit is an essential component to this blogger. When she's not running to and from classes or whipping up a new dessert recipe, you can find her treasure hunting  at the flea market or at the local music venue enjoying tunes from her favorite bands.

 Below is a personal statement from Nicole.

               "I first became interested in fashion in middle school when I started watching Project Runway. The challenges that made the contestants make clothing out of unconventional materials such as plastic, coffee filters, candy, etc. really pushed me to think “outside of the box”. Being short on cash as a student, I found that you didn't need to spend a fortune to put together a cute outfit. I found my individuality through finding pieces I really fell in love with at flea markets and thrift stores that my dad introduced me to. My favorite pieces in my wardrobe are those that have a lot of character. e.g.) DIY jewelry such as a pearl peter pan collar or a turquoise pendant turned necklace."


Left: Twin elephant tank - Q, Wrap skort- Ebay
Right: Gray thin men's hoodie-PacSun, Wrap skort- Ebay, Purse-JustFab

Below is an outfit that could completely be found at Q. I paired this hilarious tank top with an over-sized ombre sweater. Sidenote: Another thing I love about fashion is that your clothes don't always have to be serious. Adding humor to your wardrobe will guarantee to make your day a little brighter!



Be Sure to check out QT Nicole and her musically inspired fashion articles coming soon! Thanks for the support, Q fans! 


XOXO,
Q TEAM 



 



Thursday, October 3, 2013

IT'S OCTOBER 3rd....

HAPPY MEAN GIRLS DAY!

Celebrating Mean Girls Day at the Q Headquarters.  Everyone knows Mean Girls is THE quotable movie.

It's October 3rd Scene 


QTs Mariel and Kim throwin' up one of the most quoted phrases and lines from the movie. It also may be one of the only appropriate lines we could use! Haha! 


Always a good time at Q!

xoxo,
Q Team 

#DIY #RAIDERS



SPORTS FASHION: 

PROJECT RAIDERS

DO IT YOURSELF LAZER BACK MUSCLE TEE



Hey guys! Happy Thursday! QT Mariel here. Thursdays have always been my favorite day of the week. It's that sense of making it more than halfway through the work week, and the fact that the weekend is only a day away! 

Today is my first day back to work. From Saturday night to Wednesday, I embarked on a little mini trip for myself to the Bay Area. I explored San Francisco, did a few business out in Sacramento for Q, visited QT Joanne out in Davis, and went to my first Raiders football game!

First off, I am a complete Zumba junkie! Zumba is a Latin inspired dance workout that is full of high-energy and is just SO much fun! I've been attending classes for the last 3 years, and have assisted many of my favorite instructors in workshops, masterclasses, and fundraising events.  

But last Sunday I got invited to perform at the Zumba halftime show at the Oakland Raiders game with 400 other Zumba instructors and students from across California! It's really not a big deal...just 400 Zumba crazies having fun on the field during half time!

Check out how I was festive sporting the home team by transforming a plain T-Shirt to a cute lazer back cut muscle tank! 
See below for DIY instructions!

To see the performance: check out this link!

I couldn't get very many pictures on the field since security was strict about it. But below are some photos from the day!
Oakland O.Co Arena
Before game tail-gate parties! 
Photo Credits: Raiders.com 

Watched the game with my high school buddy & die-hard Raiders fan, Charlie. 

QTs Joanne & Mariel with Charlie. PHS Class of 2010 friends reunited at the game!

DIY: Lazer back cut muscle tank 


We got to wear our own Zumba inspired outfit, so I decided to make a DIY zumba lazer back cut muscle tee. 
 1. Front View. 
2 Side View. 
3. Back view: Lazer back cut. 

Check out how!

Bought a plain Nike Raiders tee for $24.99, 2 sizes larger than my
 normal size so that it could be a loose muscle tee. 
Measured about 2 inches from the sleeves seam line and drew a mark. Point A
(this is where I'll start to cut)
                                     
Measured about 4 inches down from the seam line and made a mark as the end point. Point B. 
                                   
Drew a curved line from Point A to Point B. 

Repeat for both sides. Cut. 


Cut the bottom to whatever length feels right for you!

Make sure to stretch everything you cut so that the material folds in and eliminates any rugged, uneven cuts. 
Added a little touch by cutting the sides. Refer back to picture 2 above.
                                   
Then tying it together to form a knot. Used extra fabric to emphasize the knot.
LAZER BACK 
Evenly measure where you want the lines in the back.
 Make a whole. Cut in a a line. 


Use the extra fabric to the bottom end of one line to the top end of the other,. 

The end! Refer back to pictures above! 


Look out for more Q Adventures and DIY projects to come!


XOXO,
QT MARIEL 





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