Collins Birth Story

On March 11, 2020, our lives were forever changed when Collins Elisabeth Drake came into the world. A day that for so long felt so far out of reach, yet one that will live in our memory as the most special day of our lives. It’s the day we welcomed our daughter into the world and began our new journey as mom and dad! The emotions and experiences of that day are hard to put into words and why it has taken me nearly six months to share our story! There is truly nothing that parallels to giving birth and bringing another life into this world; an indescribable moment that I had to go through...

All-Time Favorite Nail Polish Colors

Maintaining well-manicured nails is part of my self-care routine. It's a simple way to look put together with little to no effort at all. Usually you'll find me wearing the same tried and true, classic hues that I rotate depending on the season and occasion. In fact, 90% of the time I am wearing one of the following colors in the gel formula. So, read on for my must-have nail colors and nail brands. Bubble Bath by OPI SHOP NOW ➔ Bubble Bath was the brands number one best selling nail color in 2018. This is OPI's answer to Essie's, Ballet Slippers. It's a pale, sweet pink that masters the...

Taylor-Rae Drake

Growing up in the South, and as a daughter of stylish lady, it’s safe to say my view of style and feminity were shaped by the influence’s of my upbringing!


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In Full Bloom Vol I – Basics (Tools, Products & Garden Glossary)

Outfit details: PANTS | TOP (Old, similar here, here + here) | BOOTS | LIPS | HAT Hi everyone, Justin and Taylor-Rae here! If you're new to Style Souffle - Welcome! Today we're kicking off our garden series, In Full Bloom. In case you missed our introductory post, we've linked that for you here. As many of you may already know, one of the things we love most about homeownership is having a yard to landscape and maintain. On any given afternoon or weekend, you will likely find us putzing around our yard, visiting a local nursery or on our back patio researching our next plant purchase...

In Full Bloom – A Garden Series

Outfit details: JUMPSUIT | SHOES (old, similar) | BAG (similar) | EARRINGS | BRACELET | LIPSTICK    Alrighty y'all, it's that time of the year again! Spring is upon us, and with the weather just starting to warm up here in Charlotte, it's a good a time as any to start thinking about sprucing up the exterior of your home. In lieu of this beautiful season, I'm excited to introduce a topic here on Style Souffle that I'm most passionate about - gardening! Each week I receive a handful of questions about our garden and the landscaping around our home, and though I'm no expert, nothing...

Crisp White Blouse for Spring

Outfit Details: TOP | JEANS | SHOES (Tory Bruch - old; similar) | BAG | EARRINGS (All Things Mochi - old; similar ) | LIPS   JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. I've never been one to turn down a large bow, full-sleeves or over sized ruffles, even it means being over dressed (which I am 99% of the time).  Luckily there are so many beautiful options available this season, like the pink seersucker top that I share several weeks ago (I've linked that post for you, here) and the crisp white blouse featured in today's post. Though the...

Rebecca Taylor Florals

Outfit details: TOP | PANTS (Old, Identical Pair) | SHOES (in Nude Suede) | BAG | EARRINGS (Sold Out, Similar) | LIPS    <br data-mce-bogus="1"><br data-mce-bogus="1"><br data-mce-bogus="1">JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.   Today is officially the first day of Spring! Let's all take a moment to let that soak in. 🙂 Though there may be snow in the forecast in parts of the Carolina's, I'm holding tight to the thought of warmer weather, longer days and spending every possible moment outside. This Spring is...