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Wake Up Call

As she closes the book on this season, Taylor reflects on the good times, the less-than-good times, and the good that came from it all.

Our season has come to an end. We have had so much fun together and yet we have hurt one another too. Watching the reunion was very emotional. Seeing us all together revisiting the struggles made me sad. I wish there had been a montage of all the funny times and the laughter so you could see how much we enjoy one another as well.
Kim and I got off on the wrong foot from the beginning. I wish I could turn back time, reach out to her, and take the time to understand her better. I am sorry for arguing with her and for allowing myself to get so frustrated that I said things I didn’t mean. When she and I spent time one on one, I enjoyed her company, and it was obvious that we could be friends. In a group setting, things just seemed to go wrong. If I could take back my part in that, I would. I can’t, so, I just have to live with that regret. I am sorry, Kim. I wish you happiness and I look forward to putting the past behind us and building our friendship.
Thankfully, Russell and I are working on our communication and spending more time together… without our Blackberrys. This experience allowed us to see that we needed to refocus our attention on our marriage and work on being there for one another. We are spending more quality time together having just returned from two weekend getaways and we will be heading to the Superbowl this weekend. The show gave us a wakeup call and for that, we are thankful.
I made wonderful memories with each of the ladies while filming The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. And, although the cameras have stopped rolling, our friendships and our lives continue to grow and develop. I look forward to more laughs and more moments with five women who will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for watching. I hope you have enjoyed it.
All my best to you.

xxTaylor

Well, our season has come to an end and in true housewives fashion, we went out with a bang, followed by a few shouts, and no shortage of tears. I felt sad watching the episode and realizing our journey was coming to a close with so many unresolved feelings and so much hurt.
I have had the best of times with the ladies, and also more sleepless nights than I care to recall. We have supported one another and hurt one another, and for my part in the latter, I have regrets. I regret that Kim and I got off to a bad start and that it has continued to loom over our relationship throughout the season.
I often wonder if we would have had a nice first meeting in Sacramento, if things would have been different for us. At my birthday party, my intention was to sit down next to her (when I asked her friend for a moment with her) and have a talk about how I felt and what went wrong. When Kim stood up as opposed to my sitting down, I knew things were going to go badly. I could tell Kim wasn't in the "mood" for a heart to heart. Lisa felt it was important for me to sort it out with Kim, but in retrospect, I should have said no and left it alone. Sometimes Kim says things she doesn't mean (as do I) and with her, I really don't understand where some of the content comes from. She is unpredictable but, that's as much as I care to say about that. On occasion, you meet a person with whom you don't seem to "click" and that, in my opinion, is what happened with Kim and I. We both had our guard up from the beginning and the results weren't favorable. I wish Kim all the best and hope we can put our pointless bickering behind us.

I regret telling Camille in New York how I found it odd that Kim was talking to me in the airport (after previously avoiding me in Sacramento). I regret it not because there was something wrong with me sharing my feelings with Camille about my personal experience with Kim, but because the mention of the word "insecure" (for a second time, after she heard it in Kyle's apology just prior) led Camille to feel there was a consensus forming amongst the group that she was "insecure." Lisa had told me that Camille said she felt "invisible" or "insignificant" (I still can't get that straight!) being married to a celebrity. I had never seen Camille with Kelsey at that point nor had we ever discussed her "invisibility", "insignificance," or "insecurity" so, I was only answering Kim's questions based on what I was told. In any event, my comments were about my experience with Kim and were certainly never meant to stir any pot or cause any additional arguing between Kyle and Camille. That was a nightmare for us all and for whatever part my comment played in it, I regret it and apologize.
As Russell and I celebrated my birthday, we were also preparing to leave for Mexico. We had a tough year and we really needed some place quiet to talk about our relationship, and how to overcome the challenges we were facing. We were married in Mexico, and we spent wonderful times there when we were first dating and later as a family. We decided that was the place to return to in order to give our marriage the attention it deserved. The trip wasn't like the others we had taken. It was sad at times and the discussions weren't easy, but, in the end, we decided to do the necessary work to keep our marriage and family together and to make each other happy. For that, I am so incredibly grateful.
As for little Snowball and my precious daughter, Kennedy, they are both healthy and happy. Snowball is living with a friend who has a female Maltese as well (Snowball's girlfriend). We have a new Chihuahua in our home named Jax. Kennedy doesn't show any signs of allergies to Jax and she holds her constantly. My little girl is growing so fast and watching the footage of her makes me realize how much she has changed since you last saw her. She is amazing and I feel incredibly blessed to be her mommy.
I hope you have enjoyed our journey. Although you are no longer watching, our lives and relationships continue to evolve. I will continue to share pieces of my life through Twitter, Facebook, and my website.
I care for each of the ladies and am thankful to have them as a part of my life. I have learned a great deal about myself this year and have grown tremendously from this experience. Thank you for sharing you time with us and for watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
All my best to you,
x Taylor

Taylor's Roaring 20's Party on Tonight's Episode


I have always enjoyed dressing up, especially in era costumes. Putting on a costume seems to lighten one’s mood and sets the tone for a fun evening. When it comes to finding a unique costume, Hollywood is the place to be. Hollywood costume houses are a special treasure trove of archived costumes worn in films, theatre, and television. Fortunately, my friend and stylist, Julie Waldorf, found time to meet me at Western Costume. Western Costume has dressed virtually every major film star beginning in the silent era, through the first Academy Awards, to today. It was a very special treat for me to have the opportunity to play dress-up with their vast collection. I was so impressed with the miles -- yes, seven miles -- of Hollywood treasures. It’s like a trip down motion picture memory lane walking the aisles of Western Costume, very nostalgic. Julie and I had a laugh trying on different looks; we selected a vintage headband from the 1920s. I so admired the gorgeous dresses from the era but, I was concerned about wearing the fragile ninety-year-old garments to a party. I opted for a modern version from Sue Wong, rather than risk the delicate fabric and bead work in the vintage dresses. Among Ms. Wong’s collections are 1920s-inspired pieces, including the one I wore in this episode.I loved seeing all my friends dressed in costume and enjoying themselves. It was especially nice to see Kyle and Camille put their differences aside for the evening and have some fun; we all needed it.

It was kind of Kim to invite me for a manicure. It was the first time we really had the chance to talk and we related to one another much better than in the past. I am not sure where the tension between us comes from or where it is going, but we are certainly better one-on-one than in the middle of a tornado. We may still have our differences, but I now have hope.


The charity event at Villa Blanca went beautifully. The fashion show was a hit, the food was delicious, and the proceeds went to a very deserving young lady. Very nice job, Lisa. Taylor looks Fab in this outfit.

Building on the record-breaking success of Real Housewives franchise, Bravo is heading to one of the most glamorous cities in the world for its newest installment, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The highly anticipated series premieres on Thursday, October 14 at 10 p.m ET/PT. The series follows six of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills offers a glimpse inside the world of luxurious wealth and pampered privilege, where being seen and who you know is everything. These women are in the center of it all and they have the mansions, the cars, and the diamonds to prove it. From heiresses to entrepreneurs to a family of child actresses – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills deliver the star power and the drama.

Taylor Armstrong

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Taylor Armstrong is a stunning Oklahoman native who moved to Beverly Hills to start her own textile business. In 2005 Taylor married Russell Armstrong and together, they have a four-year-old daughter named Kennedy. Taylor decided to stay home with Kennedy and embrace motherhood to it's fullest. Now that Kennedy is going to school,Taylor has put more time into charity and business ventures. This Midwestern girl knows how powerful men in Beverly Hills work, so she makes sure that she is always at her best. Taylor is not just a beauty; she has brains too and is passionate about both her business and philanthropic work. She volunteers for the 1736 Family Crisis Center, a non-profit organization that works with women and children who suffer from domestic violence. Taylor enjoys the chic lifestyle Beverly Hills has to offer but doesn't allude to the fact that "beautiful women are a dime a dozen." Even though she has adapted well to the luxurious lifestyle Beverly Hills offers, she has the "work hard, play hard" attitude that has enabled her to maintain her own identity. Remember to watch Taylor in action Thursdays nights 10:00 est & 7:00 pst on Bravo TV ch. 237