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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Floral Fluted Skirt
Top: J.Crew {similar} | Skirt: Banana Republic | Heels: Banana Republic | Clutch: Lilly Pulitzer {similar envelope clutch} | Sunnies: Ann Taylor {similar} | Neckless: Mud Pie Monograms | Nails: OPI, Mod About You | Lips: YSL. Do you ever walk into a store and instantly find everything you’ve ever wanted that you didn’t know you needed? Maybe all of the time? That’s my story. I was in Banana Republic a few weeks ago and found this skirt only to find these amazing pumps seconds later. The best part about it, they were both on sale! The floral print paired with the overlapping...
White on White
Top: French Connection {similar here} | Bottoms: Nordstroms | Blazer: H&M {smilar here} | Shoes: ASOS | Clutch: ASOS | Sunnies: Tory Burch | Watch: Kate Spade | Rings: Aldo accessories 1, 2 | Earrings: C. Wonder | Lips: YSL. 'Tis the season to wear white! White is such a great neutral color to wear, and a closet staple for sure. One of my favorite spring and summer go-to's is white denim, wether it's shorts, cropped pants, or ankle skinnies. While denim is great for casual occasions, I needed something more polished for the office and elegant evenings. I recently purchased these...
Fruit Bowl Fun
Warmer weather is officially here, which means family vacations, garden parties, and afternoon's spent outdoors with friends and family are in full swing! If you are at a loss for snack idea's I have got a simple solution that puts a creative spin on a crowd favorite - fruit salad! So, rather than picking up a pre-made fruit tray or fruit salad at your local supermarket, I suggest following these easy steps to make a fruitful...
Electric
Top: Ann Taylor {similar here} | Skirt: J.Crew | Shoes: Steve Madden {similar here} | Purse: Target | Sunnies: Tory Burch | Earrings: J.Crew | Watch: Ebel | Bracelets: David Yurman | Lips: Estee Lauder. Ladies grab your shades, because this look is bright! I have to give a shout out to Mother Nature for inspiring this look. The weather in North Carolina has been so beautiful, and I felt I needed an outfit to match! One of my favorite things about dressing for warmer weather is that it's totally acceptable to pair opposite and extreme colors and call it, "color blocking". While it's...
