Magic in Michigan

Guys, I've been an absent blogger, and for that I apologize.  I'm working on it, but summer's been so fun, so busy, and I REALLY need to be on a schedule.  In an effort to distract you from my lack of posting...look at the PRETTY FIREWORKS from the Heather Ct. Fireworks Spectacular of 2013.

 This last one is my favorite.

Also, LAKE and BEACH PHOTOS! 

The shores of the most perfect of all the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan.  

My Instagram Life: April Showers

 Spring took over my life this month and the city bewitched me a bit more with each passing {beautiful} day.  Here's a look at what went down in my life this past month as represented on Instagram.  

Up above, I rocked my Michigan pride while supporting the Wolverines in their quest for a national championship, also seen here.  The below throwback pic was a birthday shout out to my big brother, how cute are we?!

 A perfect spring scene in my neighborhood and later in the week, I rocked my new fave summer accessory, a $5 vintage scarf, also seen here.

 Spent a Sunday with friends enjoying a new restaurant and running into some sick rides.

 On what was likely the last day for tights until this fall, I rocked a slight school girl look...

It's been a goal to meet up with friends and have lunch outside at least once during the work week and it is doing wonders. That one hour is pretty magical, NYC just knows how to tug on these heart strings...

a-MAIZE-ing

If you follow me on Twitter or know me IRL, you know that I'm a HUGE University of Michigan Fan and hail from the great state of Pure Michigan.  I have rep'd the Maize and Blue before, but what makes today so much more special is the fact that THE Michigan Wolverines are playing for a national basketball title for the first time since the Fab Five in 1993.   I can't believe it's real and I cannot wait until tipoff!  

Will you be watching the game?

go blue!!

Bloom

It's Saturday and Spring is finally here.  I bought flowers this week in honor of the sunshine and warmer temperatures.  Fresh air and the scent of flowers is wafting through my apartment and I couldn't be happier.  {To be honest, I kind of hate the purple ones, but I guess they ARE bright and springy and fulfilling their purpose... so whatever}

Oh and if you have a heart, tonight you'll be cheering for a Michigan victory over Syracuse!  Go Blue!!

My Instagram Life: MARCHing Into Spring

March flew by, but with the combination of daylight savings time {finallyyyy!}, March Madness and the fact that it's finally feeling like spring, it's been a pretty great month.  Scroll through for some of the highlights of my month & find me on Instagram.

"Piggie Smalls" reps UofM at Pork Slope. So wonderful.

One of the accounts that I'm on at work is the CFDA, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and my team and I were fortunate enough to attend the CFDA Awards nominee announcement event this March.  It was surreal to be surrounded by some of my favorite designers and some of the most prominent in the industry.  The above photo is a view from their offices, the below is a pic of the books that hang on the wall as art.

A J.Crew order showed up at my door with an adorable booklet detailing the history of their famed Ludlow suit.  So cute. 

I spent a Friday evening at the Met, it was wonderful.

Views like this always blow my mind and remind me of the fact that I live in New York City.

One of my very favorite people from the lovely state of South Carolina, Lulie Wallace, was in town with her husband and we got to spend an afternoon catching up!  I once wrote a post about her beautiful paintings, check it out here.

Good Friday came and went, but along with it I spent my Friday eating delicious fried chicken at Pies 'n Thighs in Williamsburg, attending a Good Friday service, and cheering my Wolverines on to an amaaaaazing victory over Kansas.

Then came Easter, another day of stuffing my face silly, spending time with friends and again, cheering my Wolverines on to another win.  I also spent some time getting to know Mabel the cat.  

Can't wait for more and more spring wonderfulness.  

My Instagram Life: January

January was fun, cold and busy...

En route to the airport, I captured the city lights and the speed of New York all in one shot.

I traveled back to Michigan to celebrate the life of my Grandpa with my entire family. I love this picture of my Grandparents, they look so smitten with one another.

I get excited every time I have to change terminals in Detroit because I know that this is waiting for me!

I trekked to Philadelphia with a friend for the day for some furniture thrift shopping. We got to see some of the city, and I walked away with a massive gold framed mirror for $20.  Dinner was delicious at The Dandelion with THIS awesome girl.

Spending hours at the Guggenheim was an MLK day well spent.  

A couple of friends hosted my roommate and I for homemade thai food, so delish!

Last weekend a college friend came to town, and drinks were had.  Margaritas at Barrio Chino are NOT to be missed!

A friends birthday called for some pie, and I answered... Luckily there was filling for my roomie and I to enjoy mini-pies!  I used this recipe, and no lie, it is heavenly.

If you are a fan of the 'gram, head over and follow me @kelcitaylor!  

2012: Year in Review

I've had such an amazing year from my move to New York, to my brother's wedding, and a pretty intense hurricane, among other things.  Enjoy my 2012 year in photos and have a look back at my {almost} equally as great 2011 while you're at it.

I shared a look at my journey to NY, and I also shared what I would be wearing during my first week at work!  

I experienced my first NYFW presentation when I went to check out Odilon.  I also hit the 5,000 view milestone earlier this year.  Later in the year I hit 10,000!  

I spent many days exploring my new 'hood and even got to spend a weekend away with my friend in Vegas. The views from the plane did not disappoint. 

It was in Vegas that I got lucky.  Marni x H&M was finally mine!  In May my brother and {now} sister-in-law got engaged at the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge park with both the BK and Manhattan bridges in sight.  

In June I accepted a full-time position at Attention, and I also got to spend a weekend on the water with my family.  

I checked out the amazing Little Black Jacket exhibit when it made a stop in NYC, and in August went home to be a part of their amazing wedding.  

September meant that I got to go to work at a NYFW presentation for Rachel Roy's Spring 2013 line.  It also meant that I got to attend a swanky picnic at Fort Greene Park.

I started sharing some outfit photos with you all, courtesy of Miss Whoever You Are.  In the aftermath of Sandy I took a run to the Manhattan bridge and saw Tower 1 lighting up lower Manhattan.  

I spent the night at Parlor Showroom enjoying some art and fashion during the Holiday party season before coming home to Michigan to enjoy time with my friends and family.  

In the new year I plan to explore the city in ways that I never have before, and become even more a part of the amazing community in Brooklyn that I've been welcomed into.  2013, I can't wait to meet you.  Happy New Year!!

‎"Tomorrow is is the first blank page of a 365 page book. 

Write a good one." - brad paisley