Gift Guide: Little Luxuries

Rounding out my gift guides, pulling together and trolling the internet are some of my favorite posts. Today I went the luxury route.... I mean, someone was extra nice this year right?! Do you have an extra special lady or your list?! ....... Or you could call this Taylor's Dream List for Santa, I don't need any of this but would looooooove to have! :) We can all dream a little right?! 

Embellished Hat // Jeweled Cuff // Chloe Handbag // Cheetah Clutch // Matchstick Bangles // Sylvie Rose Studs // Slyvie Rose Ring // Diptyque Candle // Stella McCartney Panties // Stella McCartney for Adidas Gym-Bag // Rock-Stud Valentino Flats // Velvet High-tops

What would be a dream item for you to receive? What about to give? To give for me, I would love to give the Hubs another bike. Alas, he doesn't need one, nor do we have room for a third bike inside our tiny place (Bc yes we keep them indoors, nice bikes = high theft in the city, even if locked up!) 

happy fri-eekend!

Ahh what a fast and busy week! I can not believe it is Friday already! It's going to be a cold one up here, time to bundle up good, there will be no escaping it! I need to dig out the beanies and gloves. My shove your hands in your pockets wont work with 20 degree temps (for the high!) 

But I don't plan on being out too much, maybe gym and dinner Sat. Then just teach Barre on Sunday ! :P The rest indoors and toasty! Time to finish decking the halls, and tree and lots of laundry....I just keep doing and not folding. My leaning tower of laundry can't not be anymore! 

What are on your agenda's for the weekend?

*I love this look, no other reason for the pic, and it's not moi - via

Gift Guide: For the Book Lover

I'm a book nerd, if we are FB friends you know this, I just put out an SOS for new book recommendations! But I also think coffee table books or cook books or just great books are amazing gifts! The more you know someone the more you know what'd they love! 

Here are a few of my favorites, and some that Santa could bring me! In case he's reading! ;) 

Vanity Fair 100 Years // Smitten Kitchen Cookbook // Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook // 

The Kinfolk Table // Man Repeller (this is the second appearance!) // Chelsea Market Cookbook

Any books out there that you love? Reading, picture, whatever - share in the comments! 

Incase you want more rec's here you are :D

Gift Guide: Cozy and Chic at Home!

Nothing better than lounging at home (to me at least!), and it's even better when you are surrounded by little trinkets that you love! So whether you have a bestie who works from home, a lady friend who spends Friday nights in instead out. Everyone deserves a does of cozy and chic at home! Now that I've been working form home more and more, I find myself wanting everything styled perfect, drinking water out of fancy glasses just because I can! I'd welcome all of these to my house or under the tree in an instant! 

Here are a few of my favorites items to help you on your gift giving adventure!

Diptique Candle // Gold-Rimmed Water Glasses // Grey Marled Leggings // 

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse // Gold Initial Coffee Mugs // Paris Door Hanger //

Graphic Mouse Pad // Foggy Chicago Photograph // Elephant Match Holder // 

Savon de Marselle Soap & Lotion

What items would you pick?

Gift Guide: For the Boys

The 'boys' or Men on your list, they can either be the easiest or the hardest to shop for! The few I have are pretty easy, thankfully! But I always try to find them a few little items, they wouldn't buy for themselves or didn't know they needed! ;) And come'on it's the best time to spice up their wardrobe! wink wink! 

Here are a few items that might head under my tree for my 'Boys'!

Brass Knuckle Stationary  // Classic Vans in Chukka  // Wood Clad iPhone Case // 

Golden Age of Comics Book // Transit Issue Keychain // PS4 (the new Playstation!) 

// Classic Plaid Button Down  // Bose In Ear Noise Canceling Headphones // 

New York Times T-Shirt // Marled Wool Socks //

Christmas is also a time to update a man's staples, find him some great jeans, and classic button downs. I always love upgrading his under-ware drawer with some fun printed options! Or adding a fun manly tool to their collection! What are your go-to 'boy' gifts?

Gift Guide: Under $50

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to turn to the Holidays! Time to decorate, time to find the perfect gift for all your friends and family! Time for all the FA-LA-LA-LAAAA! Time for a week of fun little gift guides, I have so much fun putting these together and I hope you enjoy! 

Starting it off with some great gifts all under $50 for the ladies, let's start small! The perfect little gifts to add into the mix! Stocking stuffers! Perfect for gift exchanges with your gals! Or a one for me one for you!!! :) Enjoy! 

Merci T-Shirt - J.Crew $49.50 // Bright Red Nail Polish - Sephora $19.00 // 

Gold Make-Up Brush Set - Target $29.99 // Gold Foil T-Shirt - J.Crew $39.50 // 

Sparkly Necklace - Bauble Bar $38.00 // Herringbone Baseball Cap - Parc Boutique $18.00 // 

Pink Lip Gloss - Nordstrom $30.00 // Pom-Pom Beanie - Anthropologie $48.00 // 

Dainty Ring - Bauble Bar $22.00 // Man Repeller Book - Need Supply $25.00

with and without

Seemed perfectly fitting for this holiday week! And this Holiday season!

love & inspiration

Just a few things that I'm loving and are inspiring me lately! What is inspiring you (share in the comments!)? 

Blue Suede Pumps // Striped Top // Horse Photography Print // Dot Blouse 

and ALL other inspirational images via

jeans & heels

I adore getting dressed up, heading out dressed to the nines. Although for me and my life that isn't all that often :) Not on the gala scene over here! However, I love nothing more than jeans & heels!!! Jeans are accepted pretty much every these days, you can be glam day to relaxed night out! I mean, aren't these ladies above hawt?!

Plain denim. Distressed denim. Simple pumps. Patterned Heels. The combinations are endless! I'd top the denim/heels with a classic blouse and a killer bomber or coat (I mean if you live in the north, it's just about coat season!) Here are a few of my favorites!

Denim: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

Heels: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

I really want those blue suede pumps!!!!

Are you on the jeans & heels train with me?

*Inspiration images found HERE

patterned coats

1 // 2  // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

The weather lately, here in Chicago, has been all over the place! Yesterday crazy thunder, lightening and tornado's! And 65 degrees! And if we look back at last week, Monday, almost an inch of snow! I'm trying my best to ease into winter wear, and I'm thinking a patterned coat is just what I NEED! Nothing too expensive, but something fun, nonetheless! Time to play up drab winter with some fun outer wear! I have the basics (as it relates to a warm wool coat): black, tan, grey and navy. But what I don't have is something patterned!! 

And Mama wants!!! Which would you pick? 4,5,6 are my fav so far.....pile one on over jeans and a sweatshirt, no one would have a clue while I run errands on the weekend! And over trousers and a blouse, what fun for work! 

Help me decide!! Or share your fav from the internet!