a Taylored Approach
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1/7/2018 1 Comment Fired Up for 5 YearsIt's no secret I believe the circle of friends I've surrounded myself with are #GirlBosses. Call it a bond of retail, call it a bond of older sibling syndrome or call it a bond of passion but to this day, I am incredibly thankful these women have come into my life. I am still trying to land a tagline to don the next level of bosses that don't need the prefix of "girl" because in my core, I believe even though the movement inspired me to be a driver of my career, it's been done and I'm ready for the next thing. The women who want to make a difference and ultimately, as I've experienced a desire for in the last year, the women who want to drive change. The women who want to be bold. I've been thinking a lot about my career lately as my 5 year work-a-versary has arrived. 1.7.13. 5 years. 15% of my life (Yes, I am totally a numbers geek now) but nonetheless, 15% of my life and an uncountable number of hours I spend with a team I love, in an industry I am beyond passionate about that's going through a ton of change which ultimately has ignited my perseverance to turn what I know to be true upside down. A future brand president? Lately, I've had grande thoughts. And for those who have followed the blog since the beginning, you know work is the one thing I can't shut out, the one thing in my life that has taken over and still the one thing in my life the right love could conquer. As I reflect on the last 5 years, the girl who walked into that office 5 years ago is completely different than the mighty blonde in the enormous fur jacket who charges in each day with the belief even in the slightest way, she could leave her mark and be that difference. I am humbled by the fast track I've had in my career and as I take a step back to understand how I've accomplished all of it, a few things come to mind. If I could tell my 20 year old timid self how to own a room, she'd succeed with just these 5. 1) Trust your gut. Stop questioning yourself. 2) There are no ceilings. 3) The work Tay will always be fearless. 4) Don't apologize. 5) Be passionate. It will be the reason you reach for things and ultimately, how you captivate a room. And while the work scale still excels, a New Year is here to find new ways to recharge the career mind of TC. In my dad's recent post about 'tude, there were a few catchy things that resonated with me of how I can up the 'tude in my personal life. I'll throw a few words at you as I think New Years #goals. Attitude. Fortitude. Magnitude. Put them all together and you can change the course, keep the good that's present going and ultimately, reshape what you want your future to look like. That's the personal side of TC right now. I'm basically Meg Ryan's character in You've Got Mail (ironically her AIM username was Shop Girl, how fitting!), where when I have a game time decision or moment, I get tongue-tied, can't articulate what I really want to say, explain how I really feel or what I really want. And while she is cute, the work TC would totally kick this TC's tush. So goal #1 is for Tay to be bold inside and outside of the office.
I'll leave you with this as I soak in the fashion of the Globes and add to my must watch list. Leave something better than you found it and be the change you want to see.
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1/1/2018 0 Comments Year One of a TAFrom chic cocktails to endless home decor options to standing head to toe dripping in silver sequins at #thatpinkdoor, 2017 was one of personal growth and a creative outlet marking year #1 of a Taylored Approach. It was also a year of celebrating love, creating a pineapple decked photo booth and continuing my #bossbabe journey navigating the highs and lows of the retail space. It was a big personal feat creating a place where I share little things that inspire me in a big way, where I've discovered my love for photography and a place I can openly share my thoughts. As I look back on the last year, it fills me with optimism and excitement for what a new year can bring. How this project can evolve, how I can hone in on my creative point of view and strive to perfect those insta moments, both big and small. Still to come in 2018, the biggest challenge: sliding the work life balance scale towards a little more me time.
For those who have followed along, thank you! For those just tuning in, see where 2018 takes this boss babe surrounded by knick-knacks and a whole lot of pretty cocktails. And with that as I soak in the last day of vacay, next up... the most dramatic season of the Bachelor ever. xoxo, TC 12/24/2017 0 Comments A Very Velvety ChristmasWhen I was younger, Christmas was less about the spirit and more about give me the goods. There are endless home videos capturing scenes when I did not get the gift I really wanted and the most epic moment, when I claimed a box was labeled for the wrong person and to my surprise, something way more major was in store for me. To the future Mr. TC, unfortunately for me, the head Elf Freddie will be happy to show you what I was really like before the age of 20. A cute but bratty Blonde. Alas, as you get older, it becomes less about the "stuff" and more about surrounding yourself with feelings of love, laughter, generosity and of course in my case, sequin-y goodness. As Christmas Eve rolls around again, I'm sitting here wondering how another year has flown by. Another year full of bubbly, work success, friends, family and my new favorite, velvet. And when sparkly lights remind you it's time to get out your glistening sequin jacket again (thanks Blanche), there's a lot this season to make your heart a flutter. The city and its chic spots are magical this time of year making it really easy to get into champagne tower size Christmas spirit. The stacked Moets were definitely a highlight and truly my dreams come true. I wish I snagged one of those gold wine glasses because really it doesn't just need to be Christmas to display one of those on your bar cart all year long. When it comes time to fly South for the Holiday, a favorite of mine makes a recurring appearance surrounded by garlands, icicle lights and red velvet. 3 words and major taste... blue cheese olives. What's funny is one of my favorite 90's Rom-com features a martini loving, corporate ladder climber. Coincidence? Flash forward 18 years later and I've become that girl who's also decided, martinis trump bubbles. Cheers to the season that brings textures and people together, to magical moments and the remaining days of 2017, Merry Christmas ya filthy animal.
xoxo, Tay |