Taylor Toro

Miscellaneous•Real Talk

9 Tips For Taking Amazing Photos (for any occasion!)

February 26, 2018
Growing up, I used to despise seeing photos of myself. Acne, resting b*tch face, and a double chin seemed to overrun the stacks of Walgreens-developed disposable camera photos that I accumulated as a teenager. My friends somehow came out looking gorgeous, their pencil-thin eyebrows and brightly colored tube tops glowing in the light of the
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Beauty•Miscellaneous•Style

10 Ways to Look More Put Together, With Little Effort

February 13, 2018
I suck at time management. I suck at mornings even more. The combination is sort of gnarly. As a result I’ve come up with several hacks to get myself out the door faster, while still looking put together. Why not just skip even the minimal effort as far as getting ready? Because, like it or
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Style

Valentine’s Day, Sweet Looks for Less

February 9, 2018
I adore this time of year! The chill that settles onto most of the country is met with heart-shaped pastries and warm, tingly feelings as Valentine’s Day draws near. We’ve all had a breather from the holidays and we’re aching for some more magic. As a child Valentine’s Day seemed SO magical. I like to
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Miscellaneous•Real Talk•Wellness

Why I Gave Up Instagram After 8pm

February 6, 2018
I love a perfectly placed coffee cup and croissant or burning sunset picture as much as the next girl. In fact, I may like them more than most. There’s something enchanting about being given an inside look into someone’s life or current viewpoint from anywhere in the world. I lay on my robin’s-egg-blue comforter and
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Miscellaneous•Style

5 Cute Clothing Amazon Finds (that your bank account will love!)

January 29, 2018
Living in San Diego, I’m always working to be creative when it comes to living my lavish dream life while also paying the bills. Sometimes my dreams are a little ahead of what’s in my bank account. It’s part of who I am, always pushing to do and experience more, no matter the road blocks.
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Home•Wellness

Getting Cozy in the Home

January 15, 2018
During 2017 travel became a major theme in my life. I LOVE to travel! But there really isn’t anything like being in your own home and sleeping in your own bed. Even the best hotel housekeeping and delicious midnight room service can get old when you’re on the road. With my new-found appreciation for mi
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Real Talk•Wedding

5 Wedding Dress Shopping Tips

December 2, 2017
I was the kind of girl that looked at bridal magazines in middle school. Did I pour over those glossy, satin and lace adorned pages because I was eager to tie the knot? Not in the slightest, I just LOVED the idea of wearing a beautiful gown! Even with braces (gotta love adolescence), I felt
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Real Talk•Wedding

My Surprise Engagement

October 9, 2017
Typing the title to this post feels unreal. Are these really my words? Are these really my hands gracing the tops of the keyboard? My engaged hands!? If you thought this post was going to be chill, you can pretty much forget that. I’m a true romantic at heart, thanks to a childhood of Disney
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Miscellaneous

Sizzling Summer Recap

July 27, 2017
Hello lovely reader. I’m back! It’s been a minute. Life has taken hold of me and we’ve run off together to do wild, wonderful things. I’ve also just felt truly fulfilled and I am enjoying each moment. But I’m here now, popping my little blogger head up above the noise and chaos of everything you
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Real Talk•Wellness

Beauty From the Inside Out

April 20, 2017
I recently was asked to write a guest blog post. The theme was overcoming a personal struggle and having self-love. Cue digging deep, getting personal. My armpits are tingling. I ended up writing a piece that challenged our Instagram-oriented world in some key ways. I love the gram, the gram is like my fam. So
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