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!


At Home With Taylor-Rae

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Classic & Feminine

Outfit Details: Skirt (similar): Nordstrom | Top: Goodnight Macaron (similar, Nordstrom) | Shoes: Valentino | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Lips: Winky Lux | Hair: Danielle Harrison Over the years, I’ve been able to define my style and figure out what I personally love. As I've grown older, it has become easier for me to narrow down what I value spending my money on, and the items that won't be tossed aside after a season. Little details throughout both my home and wardrobe are characteristic of my taste -  traditional, classic, and feminine in a modern way. Isn't it funny how we are drawn to...

Winky Lux

I am a firm believer in the idea that beauty, in its entirety, is something to be celebrated. From everyday beauty rituals to hair care treatments and countless beauty products, the cosmetic industry is an endless source of inspiration and information. There are constantly new products being introduced to the market, and if you're anything like me, you can't wait to get your hands on them. As you may have seen on my Instagram and Twitter accounts, this past weekend I had the honor of hosting the Winky Lux event at Belk Southpark, in celebration of their launch within the department stores...

Apple Picking

Top: Anthropologie | Skirt: ASOS (c/o) | Booties: Seychelles Ciudad Booties | Sunnies: Ray Ban | Dog: NOT FOR SALE 🙂 Ahh, the weekend, once again, has come and gone way too soon.  My husband and I spent this past weekend exploring Asheville, North Carolina with our Golden Retriever, Tucker.  From the coast to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, we love our state for the mere fact that it's so full of beauty and adventure, and living in Charlotte, we're just a short drive away. Speaking of the mountains, my husband and I are both pretty active people, and love spending our time outdoors....

Core Compassion Project

In case you haven’t noticed, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the entire nation gets painted pink. This is also when “pink” becomes more than a color: It becomes, for better or worse, a verb. In the world of marketing, “to pink” means to link a brand or a product or even the entire National Football League to one of the most successful charity campaigns of all time. And, that is exactly what Jill Hinson, Certified Instructor and owner of Core Studio Pilates & Yoga, is doing in her efforts to help fight breast cancer with the Core Compassion Project, a non-profit...