a Taylored Approach
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5/21/2017 Chiquita ChicI woke up early this Sunday feeling so refreshed, a little dare I say actually sunkissed and reliving my Palm Springs getaway over an iced vanilla latte. It was such a fabulous and fun filled few days, full of laughs, good food, pretty drinks and amazing photo ops that were much needed for this tired Girl Boss soul! So many cute photos in fact, there were too many moments to post. I actually found myself putting down my phone to opt for a much needed technology break. Maybe too many hours laying poolside were to blame but coming from the girl who usually takes 30 minutes to pick a filter, this was the perfect time to disconnect. Even better than disconnecting was strategically packing playful frocks to complement my Palm Springs rendezvous, where really anything goes. A few months ago, I purchased the coveted Cult Gaia Ark bag which has now exploded all over social. For me, it was truly love at first sight for this perfectly constructed wood being as it reminded me of my grandmother. ML had a basket bag she found on a trip to Martha's Vineyard and when I saw this round Cult version, in true Tay fashion, I had to have it. I spent our first night indulging in a few frozen strawberry slushies and my girlfriend found the perfect spot to not only show off the curves of my Ark bag but an off the shoulder maxi with complementary colors of the rainbow Saguaro hotel. Even the woven poolside accessories played into our color scheme. I felt very Chiquita-banana chic and threw on a black Western inspired belt to add some shape from Asos. Dinner night #1 was at the Purple Palm which was funny because we intended to visit the Purple Room, where apparently Frank Sinatra frequented back in the 60's. The Purple Palm was an adorable oasis tucked into the chic Colony Palms hotel. We had a table outside overlooking the pool and immediately, were swept away. My cocktail order, the Purple Rose. If you visit the Purple Palm restaurant, do yourself a favor and order the Scallop Tiradito Sashimi and Crab Fritters. I wish I caught a snap! The peaceful ambiance was the perfect kickoff to our mid-week getaway! Stay tuned for more #flashesofdelight as I attempt to conquer a major case of the Sunday blues. 2/19/2017 Creating & Cultivating in ATLA few thoughts during Create & Cultivate's conference at a time in my career when I needed some mega inspiration. Their message in empowering women with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit was just what I needed. The fearless Girl Boss in me was craving a day filled with amazing speakers and even better, a getaway to ATL which I had never been to before. You could say the timing was right as I was able to combine store visits (thank you Banana!) with the opportunity of attending the C&C Conference last October. The icing on the cake, traveling with a coworker and friend who not only shared the same past life of working in retail stores but who was also looking for much needed advice as we were expanding our career horizons. It was a jam-packed itinerary and a weekend filled with passion, people and possibility. I was overwhelmed with the amount of material we absorbed in two days. The conference venue was not only an Instagram dream but a safe space with incredible content. A few of my favorite ladies in attendance included Courtney Kerr and Nicole Richie. My inner Girl Boss was freaking out! We were able to spend 30 minutes with Courtney and I was taken aback by how authentic she was and her #nofiltered opinions of not only the blogger space but retail environment were spot on. Another 30 minutes was spent with The Beckerman Twins, who's carefree attitudes and ability to not overthink, whether it be in a Snapchat post or a head to toe frock complete with animated characters, made me realize how seriously I took myself and needed to take a chance; hello a Taylored Approach! The highlight of the day was the keynotes speakers; Meghan Markle, who little did I know later would be Prince William's arm candy and Nicole Richie, who I hate to admit, I first fell in love in the Simple Life series. For an inspiration pick me up, watch their keynotes here. If you ever have the chance to attend Create & Cultivate, take it! Even if it's listening to someone who isn't in the same field as you or doesn't share the same interests, you can take any nugget of advice and use it to better your Girl Boss babe self. And lastly, I'll leave you on this rainy Sunday with my favorite quote: "Be yourself, see what happens." Challenge Accepted. |