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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Milkmaid Braid Tutorial
1. PART YOUR HAIR DOWN THE MIDDLE. Make sure that you have equal parts of hair on each side. Use the reflection of a small handheld mirror to make sure the part is even and straight in the back. 2. GATHER THE HAIR ON ONE SIDE ONLY, AND PULL TOGETHER WITH AN ELASTIC BAND. This helps me keep the two halves of hair separated while braiding. I can't tell you how many times I have finished a braid and realized I pulled hair from the opposite side. So frustrating. 3. BRAID HAIR (OPPOSITE OF SIDE WITH ELASTIC BAND). You can do a traditional braid, dutch braid, or fishtail braid. For this...
Rompin’ around in Ruffles
Romper: French Connection | Belt: Target | Shoes: Chinese Laundry (similar) | Sunnies: Tory Burch | Earrings: Kendra Scott | Bracelets: David Yurman Cable, David Yurman Buckle, David Yurman | Clutch: ASOS (similar - only $30) Photography: Garrett Price This white French Connection romper takes comfort to a whole new level. If I could spend the rest of my summer wearing just one thing, this would be it. Aside from how comfortable it is, the adorable ruffle along the neckline and the fact that it has pockets (anything with pockets is always infinity better), I love that it...
Out of the Woods
Photography: Garrett Price Dress: ASOS (similar, also own & love) | Shoes: Valentino Rockstuds | Purse: Tory Burch Sunnies: Tory Burch | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Kindra Scott Earrings: Stefanie Somers (similar / major swoon) This is single handily the best dress I have ever owned. It's regal, refined, and timeless! While details like the high neck line, midi length, and three quarter inch sleeves make it conservative, the overall silhouette is very sexy and glamorous. The colors are so much more vibrant in person too! If you...
Garden Engagement Session
Photography: Kristin Byrum Photography (Instagram) Hair & Makeup: Lindsey Regan Thorne (Instagram) Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Instagram) Word's cannot describe how much I love this man! Justin Drake, you are my best friend, and the love of my life. I will always remember the night we first met, and the hug that started it all. In that moment, I knew it was the beginning of something wonderful, but I never imagined just how wonderful our little story would be. While you know how to push my buttons better than anyone else, you have also shown me a type of love that I...
