SHOP Taylor's Closet

Cleaned out my closet, literally about 20 minutes ago! I wanted to offer you all first dibs! Brand, size and price are listed with each item. Each item is either brand new.....let's not go there (I know it's terrible!), some only worn once. All worn items were drycleaned. Please leave a comment with the item number an your email address in the comments. I will send you a PayPal invoice and mark the item as sold.  If you would like to offer a different amount than what is listed, mark your best offer in the comment.

PAYMENT: Paypal ONLY (Sorry loves, it's the easiest for me!), once claimed I'll send you an invoice. You will have 24 hours to make the payment, otherwise I will sell it to the next person who wrote their info down. Please make sure your shipping address is in you Paypal account (if you want it shipped somewhere else let me know and I will accommodate). SHIPPING: will be a flat $6 sent via USPS

Let the fun begin! If you have any questions or would like more inof pictures just let me know! XO-T

SOLD -- ITEM #1: Equipment Blouse, Size XS, Never Worn, Tags still attached. Bought it, love it, but a bit too tight across my chest & I waited too long to return it. Recent purchase via Outnet - Paid $79

SOLD -- ITEM #2: Madewell Dress, Size 0, $30. Worn 4 times, see it here from past post.

SOLD -- ITEM #3: Elizabeth & James -Size Small. Billowly, single button blouse. $30

ITEM #4: Club Monaco Pleated Skirt. Size 0, fits more like a 2-4. $35. Sits really low on my hips and just hits at a weird spot below my knee. If you are a CM 2 it would be perfect for you!

SOLD -- ITEM #5: J.Crew Pleated Mini. Size 0. In Charcoal Wool, fully lined. $25.

ITEM #6: J.Crew Collection. Size 0. Holiday Pencil skirt, in a metallic crinkle. Size ), worn once to dinner. Paid $130 in Winter 2011. $65. Vintage Crew?! 

ITEM# 7: J.Crew Wool Mini. Size 0. Ivory with Black polka dots, worn 2 times. Too short for work otherwise I'd wear this all winter long! $25. 

SOLD -- ITEM #8: Zara, Blush Pink leather Jacket. Size Small. Real leather - buttery soft, worn 2 times, love it but I just never seem to grab it to wear it - I would rather someone love it & wear it! Paid $299, for sale $200.

thursday treats

available here!

All fall I've been on the hunt for a vest, and i have yet to find one I love. Until this baby!!!! And wouldn't you know it's sold out in my size!!!! UGGH! I want to wear them now over sweaters while the weather is stil semi tolerable (but seriously snow flurries forecasted today!) But once the temps really dip, I want to wear them as an extra layer under my coats.

Have you seen any cool vests lately?! I may go the basic denim route to start, because I'm currently in a die-hard must have one mind set!

Taylor Loves: Mansur Gavriel

About 2-3 months ago, while I was perusing Net-a-Porter's new arrivals a new handbag caught my eye. I've mentioned it before & I am putting away pennies....And this ladies is what for! Mansur Gavriel. When I saw the simplicity, craftsmanship and quality of their bags, I was in love! 

So after it quickly went out of stock, I started my research, and I fell even more in love with the brand!!! A goal to make quality, timeless bags - I love! And when I read their interview for the NY Mag, I was officially a fan! 

Here is my favorite response! 

And you're not concerned about keeping up with bag trends?

FG: I think this was basically how we try to live our lives. Being in this world where fashion has become so fast. I think it was just too much for me, being in the fashion industry. I don't know how to deal with this, it's just getting too crazy.

RM: We're not interested in keeping up with trends, we just want to make something that will be beautiful now and beautiful in ten years. Those are the only kinds of products that we want to make.

All I know, a black bucket bag will be mine! I  even read that a smaller version will be available soon! I'm ready!

The Brand's Story, from their website: 
MANSUR GAVRIEL MAKES SIMPLE, HIGH QUALITY

LEATHER GOODS WITH ITALIAN VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER

AND BRIGHTLY COLORED INTERIOR COATINGS.

INSPIRED BY NATURAL TEXTURES, POP COLORS, CLEAN LINES

AND SIMPLE SHAPES, THE COLLECTION EVOKES ITALY IN THE ’60S,

OR A CLASSIC CALIFORNIA EASINESS—WARM, NATURAL LEATHER,

SUNNY COLORS, AND A CASUAL ELEGANCE.

THE PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED TO FUNCTION FOR YOUR

DAILY NEEDS, AND TRAVEL WITH YOU FOR YEARS TO COME.

RACHEL MANSUR AND FLORIANA GAVRIEL MET IN 2010,

AND DISCOVERED THEY SHARED THE SAME DREAMS.

WITH RACHEL BASED IN LOS ANGELES, AND FLORIANA IN BERLIN,

THEY MET HALFWAY IN NEW YORK CITY IN APRIL OF 2012,

WHERE THEY ESTABLISHED MANSUR GAVRIEL.

Me too, Garance! Me too! 

Some of my favorite descriptions of their work: Inspired by '60s Italy and Californian ease, Mansur Gavriel blends classic and contemporary influences to create these timeless bags  //  "Simplicity, longevity and quality" are the hallmarks of Mansur Gavriel. 

Am I the last to the party? Have you heard of this brand? Which style would you choose? 

sale sale sale

Do I need anything from ShopBop's F&F sale, no. Do I want anything, of course, wish list shopping is fun!!!!! Late last night I filled my theoretical cart with the below! 

ALC Twisty Dress // Jeffery Campbell Metallic Loafers // Marc by Marc Jacobs Eye Friendship Bracelet // Joie Mable Bucket Bag // Joie Deedra Sweater // Sarah Chloe Love Ring // Joie Moema Blouse 

Nothing to trendy or flashy for me, again, so neutral/black. Except one little pop of color in that beauty of a silk shirt! I really want that sweater and ring.....eeks! Hurry up GO SHOP, the sale ends today!!!!!

Did you get anything? Do share!!! :)

Thailand, Bangkok Part 2

Keeping up with up with a few more photos from Bangkok!

Our day at The Grand Palace, Wat Pho {Temple of the Reclining Budda} and some Tuk-Tuk rides!

 We could all use a thing or two about packing, am I right?! 

Excuse the humidity and looks of sweltering death :P 

 A selfie is a selfie no matter the country! 

 So, so many more to come!

Thailand, Bangkok Part 1

Thailand. Add it to your bucket list, and put a 'x2' on it! Because if your trip is anything like ours, you will want to go back again! We, honestly, found it hard to leave! The people, the culture, the 'feeling' we were surrounded with is one that still stays close to me today. I have been ready to get back on a plane, make the journey to the other side of the world & go back since the day we returned.

Read about the first 'mini' stop on our big summer vacation here.

Finally we arrived in Bangkok Thailand!!!! Hearts and minds open to experience everything we could! It all started with our train ride into the city!

We stayed at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit - we were greeted by the yellowist orchids I've ever seen! And a plate of the tastiest Asian fruits to nibble on! 

Dinner.... our first meal happened to be a Japanese BBQ. HA! 

Lot's more to come!!!!

lately

Lately.

{Upper Left, clockwise} Every chance or weather forecast above 68 means this lady is wearing exposed limbs!! Tanks, skirts, dresses you name it I'm doing it! I know that those days are in short supply up here. Boo. // After a long day, there is absolutely nothing better than snuggles (in sweats) from the ones you love! And a note of advice, make you you are comfy first cuz it's mighty hard to move without waking sleeping boys up!  // Went to the burbs to check out a new outlet, Barney's Warehouse!$!!! (I didn't find anything, well except for the on-sale Phillip Lim dress for $800 and that wasn't in the cards!) We were starving by the time we left and the rest is...burp... history! // Silk.Pants.Enough.Said. I've had these pants for about a month now, and I'd been dying to wear them to the office {Let's be twins, get yours!}. Not exactly the most corporate of outfits, however my schedule had me planted behind my desk for 98% of my day in meetings so no one was none the wiser, and I felt like I was in PJs!

What have you been up to lately???

thursday treats

Be still my beating heart............... I'm in love! I thought I had landed on my fall/winter purchase of a staple flat black bootie {the bottom pair}. Well folks we are at a cross roads! I'm in love with these Rag & Bone Driscoll Wrap booties. In.Love. .....well except for the price! :( I wasn't planning on spending that much on new booties. But now I'm debating holding out a few more months, saving loooots more and pouncing on a full-site sale (if I could find one!)  But what if they run out of my size?!?! ....can someone lend me $300?!

Help me find more flat black booties to love! Send your suggestions! Or should I just go with these???

Vacation Recap: Zurich

On our way to Thailand we had layover in Zurich. A nice 12 hour layover. Initially when we booked our flights I wasn't thrilled. What in the world would we do sitting at the airport for 12 hours?! Uggh. But since we were traveling so far, it ended up beyond perfect!!! We went and explored another city for a day! Stretched our legs!!!! Ate at a cafe and had the best time!

Zurich was so beautiful! Although we were there on the hottest day ever, it was over 90 degrees!

We bought the all day all rides pass to explore around! Took the train from the airport to the downtown area. Then we took the water taxi and just rode it all around the lake stops! Gorgous but that little water taxi was hot! After that we all wanted to dive into the lake, we cursed ourselves for not having a change of clothes because we would have!

I would 100% recommend adding an extended layover to any and every trip abroad if you can! It was 100% worth it! We were able to walk around before another extended flight (total plus), burn off some energy so we could sleep (again, major plus!) and we were able to include a mini-pit-stop free of charge into an already incredible trip!!! You can sure bet we will be doing this again! {Most large international airports have luggage storage (at a minimal fee) and even mini hotel-esque day-use rooms. So, you can shower and freshen up before you take off again!}

Black Out

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Black. I will regret saying this aloud, I'm sure, but here I go..... My Mom and her nearly 100% black wardrobe might be rubbing off on me! Everything I'm really lusting after right now is black!!! {Mom, I know... you don't need to tell me how right you were! But please promise you'll add a little color one day?!}

Been looking at a lot of home decor, mainly, art lately. In hopes of finally getting something to adorn the walls in our new place, and everything I like is black and white! Thinking maybe a photo ledge, mini shelf and layering a group of images. Different sizes, subjects, assorted frames. Who knows, we'll probably have blank walls forever at this rate! 

Oh those boots, bralette and bag are haunting me.....WANT!!! 

Here are more BLACK items that are tickling my fancy!