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...
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Ladies ‘Beauty’ Gift Guide
It feels as if I blinked and suddenly the Holiday’s were here! That means one thing: gift guides. Throughout the coming weeks, in additional to routine outfit and beauty post’s, I will be sharing a series of “SS Gift Guides” for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Today I’ve decided to kick things off with a selection of beauty related gifts that are perfect for your bestie, mom, sister, or any special friend or lady in your life. You can shop this post by clicking on the linked text or the scrolling images below. Left to Right: FOREO (facial cleaning device) | CAUDALÍE Masque |...
Holiday Casual
Sweater: Nordstrom | Pants: Madewell | Blouse: J.Crew | Shoes: Coach (old), similar | Purse: Tory Burch | Sunnies: KREWE While I love any excuse to dress up, I always opt for something comfortable on Thanksgiving for a day filled of family gatherings, playing outdoors, and feasting on delicious food. So, it goes without saying that my holiday attire will go along the lines of something like this: oversized sweater & loose denim! Thankfully (no pun intended), there is a variety of beautiful sweaters available this season. I've linked a few of my favorites for you below. I've either...
Ohh Pinterest
Outfit details: Skirt: Anthropologie | Sweater: Anthropologie (similar, here) | Blouse: J.Crew | Booties: Seychelles (via Anthropologie) | Sunnies: Ray Ban By now, you must be familiar with the oh-so-popular concept of Pinterest – my favorite way of “visual bookmarking”. Working in a creative and visual industry, I’ve always found Pinterest to be extremely helpful in terms of organizing my creative thoughts. It allows me to curate a vast selection of ideas, outfits, goods, and endless inspiration in one place. Including cool, and unique ways to style my hair (find the tutorial for it,...
Happy in the Highlands
Blazer: J.Crew | Sweater: J.Crew | Skirt: J.Crew | Boots: Coach (old), similar (here) | Sunnies: KRUWE Over the weekend, my husband and I traveled to Highlands, North Carolina for a refreshing change of scenery. There we stayed at Half Mile Farm, a country inn and sister property of Old Edwards Inn, that is situated on Apple Lake just outside of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The inn was as sweet and charming as it looks, and offered a variety of fun activities like canoeing, fishing, and well manicured hikes around the property. We opted to take the slower, longer route from Charlotte to...
