Love in the air

It's Friday in NYC, and as always, love is in the air. Whether you're going to your favorite hole in the wall Mexican place, or for a stroll to see what you happen on--I have the perfect dressed up but casual enough date night attire. 

A fur vest is practically a staple these next few months. If it's a little chillier where you are, layer it over a cardigan or tailored leather jacket. Mix in some tangled gold chains and you have the perfect urban bohemian. Don't forget the red lips. 

Fall Date Night by taylor-nulk featuring a faux fur gilet

H M vneck t shirt, $13 / Faux fur gilet / Topshop black velvet jeans / H&M chunky platform boots, $40 / Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate Moss Lipstick - Various Shades, $8.74

Monthly Vibes: November playlist

November brings the temperatures down low, and believe me my will do be productive goes down with it. All I want to do is snuggle under a fur throw, serve up some indoor s'mores. November music is exactly that. NYC in the winter is a little softer, a little slower. This month I have a lot of folksy guitar for those indoor campfire moments.  

Here's what I'll have on repeat this month. Open up Spotify HERE to enjoy my monthly vibes. 

Five Finds

As fall blows through, I'm feeling the winds of change. I'm looking at jobs, and how to get there. New 'adult' cocktails, and sophisticated as sh*t DIY gifts that people better be really happy to get because I'm a broke girl, remember? Broke but crafty. Here's what I'm loving this week:

1. The dreaded "weakness" question & how to answer

2. A fabulous Basil Bloody Mary recipe for lazy hangover mornings

3. A beautiful lace trimmed sweater from Urban. 

4. Tried and loved brown sugar bacon recipe. 

5. Homemade gifts for foodies like infused olive oil 

Weekend in review: Halloween

November rolled in and all I was left with was a candy coma and residual hair dye. Totally worth it. Here's how Halloween played out in NYC this year:

Can you tell I get really into the spooky spirit? 

1. Troll Doll 

2. Pop Art/Lichtenstein/Comic Strip grrl inspiration

My roommates and I had a Halloween pre game party where I made candy corn jello shots (relatively cheap and fun to make)

My boyfriend the soccer player:

What were you for Halloween? 

Date for One

Carrie Bradshaw reminded us all to fall in love with ourselves first. And sometimes that means taking yourself on a solo date where laughs, tears, and eating all the Junior Mints yourself are totally acceptable. So take some "you" time. You deserve it. 

PS. St. Vincent was great. Laughed and cried and left with a completely filled heart.

Falling for Neutrals

It's that time in NYC where we all get bundled in booties and beanies. I love a good neutral with a masculine edge. A nude face is perfect with rosy lips and cheeks, and heavy mascara for a fall doll kind of look--keeping it just feminine enough. Layered necklaces embody the fresh piles of golden leaves on a perfectly casual look. Voila, one of my favorite casual fall looks. 

Falling for neutrals by taylor-nulk featuring lips makeup

J Crew pink sweater / Gap stretchy pants / Fringe ankle boots / With Love From CA spike statement necklace / Boohoo double layer pendant necklace / Yves Saint Laurent lips makeup

#falldoll makeup

XO, Taylor

Four Finds

1. Some simple color inspiration for my new big girl NYC apartment (ah!) {mysimplyspecial.com}

2. midi rings on midi rings. I still don't have any. 

3. A beautiful Pumpkin Soufflé scented candle. So fall. {anthropology.com}

4. Great hostess resource. How much booze to buy for a party. {foodandwine.com}