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Our Family Through Another Lens- Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX
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Our Family Through Another Lens- Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX

by Jill October 27, 2016
written by Jill

It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the other side of the camera without the added stress of trying to direct my husband to get the shots that I have in mind. So when photographer Kelly White reached out to me to see if she could get some pictures of our family for her portfolio, I pounced on the opportunity. A chance to have the WHOLE family in a shot with no tripod or shutter remote to be worried about? IN. Not to mention, she’s incredibly talented, and I knew she’d produce some stunning images.

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

These photos were taken when I was about 28 weeks pregnant, and wow has my belly grown even bigger since then! (Exhibit A- I’m nearly 33 weeks now.)

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.comPhotos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

I’m glad we did them when we did because I don’t know if I could make it through that nature preserve now in the wedges I was wearing. It would have to be flip flops and lots of strategic crops.

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

And that dress? I officially outgrew it in Hawaii (when I wore it to dinner and realized the inner lining wouldn’t even stay over half of my bump).

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

Speaking of that dress, let’s talk outfits! Because I LOVE how we all came together, and I owe a whole lot to Stitch Fix. I told my stylist I had pictures coming up, and she sent me an entire fix full of options. This dress was all I kept from that fix because at this stage in pregnancy I really don’t have many reasons to dress up. I loved the fall colors and knew they would be easy to find pieces to coordinate with  for the rest of the family. Plus the dress will make a great 4th trimester piece since the neckline makes it breastfeeding friendly and the tummy coverage is very forgiving.

It also helped that Scott got his first Stitch Fix Men box that same week, and the linen button down shirt and marled maroon t-shirt went perfectly with the dress!

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

I picked up everything the kids are wearing at Target! I couldn’t believe how easy it was to find pieces in the maroon, navy, black family. Must be on-trend!  And relying on some basic denim pieces to bring it all together made it even easier.

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

Kelly did a wonderful job working with our kids’ energy levels, which were off the charts during the shoot. I love that she managed to capture their personalities through her lens. It’s always fun to see how they will look at someone else when you’re used to being the one yelling at them through clenched teeth telling them, “Look here!”

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.comPhotos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.comPhotos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

If you’re in the Dallas area and looking for a family/lifestyle photographer, Kelly White Photography gets a standing ovation from us. You should check her out! I’m looking forward to working with her again after baby gets here.

Photos by Kelly White Photography, Dallas, TX | BabyRabies.com

Kelly White provided photography services to us at no charge, but I was under no obligation to blog about it. Stitch Fix links are affiliate. 

October 27, 2016 40 comments
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The Stitch Fix Maternity Box That Nailed It – I Kept It All!
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The Stitch Fix Maternity Box That Nailed It – I Kept It All!

by Jill August 10, 2016
written by Jill

My Stitch Fix maternity boxes have progressively been getting better and better. This is my experience with them in general- the more feedback you give, and the longer your stylist gets to know you, the better it gets.

This time the lovely Layla (my stylist who is the absolute best ever) totally nailed it, and I kept all 5 pieces. Wanna see?

Stitch Fix Maternity plus 4th trimester styling tips | BabyRabies.com #stitchfix #stitchfixmaternity

I love how colorful this box was! And so many great pieces that are cool enough for this blazing hot Texas summer, but also great layering pieces for the cooler months, too. Plus, lots of stuff that will still work the few months after baby is born.  (Scott is dying over our half pressure washed driveway. He might have asked me to photoshop that out.)

Stitch Fix Maternity plus 4th trimester styling tips | BabyRabies.com #stitchfix #stitchfixmaternity

Healdsburg short sleeve boatneck knit top- $54

This top is not something I’d spend $54 on, but since I decided to keep all 5 pieces, the 25% discount made it worth it. It’s super long and stretchy. The material is super soft without being too sheer. I loved the print, and think it will look great under a long cardigan this fall. I paired this with a pair of underbelly blue denim shorts I got from a local boutique during my last pregnancy, and my Minnetonka mocs.

Stitch Fix Maternity plus 4th trimester styling tips | BabyRabies.com #stitchfix #stitchfixmaternity

Lottie pleated maternity blouse- $64

I’m loving tops that are a little more flowy this time around. I also think this will be comfy under a loose sweater later this year. Plus, the buttons on the top half mean I can probably breastfeed in this pretty easily after baby is born.  I’m wearing my favorite Mossimo jogging denim shorts from Target’s juniors section- not maternity, just sized up. Then I threw on some silver slides from a Stitchfix box earlier this year.

Stitch Fix Maternity plus 4th trimester styling tips | BabyRabies.com #stitchfix #stitchfixmaternity

Dorianna maternity cropped skinny jeans – $98
Alma maternity knit top – $44
Bryson kimono – $48

The trifecta! This kimono was the first thing I pulled out of the box, and I was SO happy with it before I even put it on. It dresses up any t-shirt and shorts this summer, and will be a great staple next spring to throw on over nursing tanks. I hope to get a couple more.

The stretchy knit top is very similar to the blue patterned one above, in that it’s a bit more than I’d typically spend on a maternity t-shirt. But, the fit is so nice, it’s long, and stretchy and soft. The discount made it easy to say yes.

These jeans! Okay, so I can’t wear them too much right now, but they’ve made it out to dinner on me once, and they are super comfy. I love that they are an unusual color. Best part, though, is they are full belly panel and will make an awesome 4th trimester piece after baby is born this winter.

When you’re stocking up on maternity clothes, always keep that 4th trimester in mind! What tops are breastfeeding friendly (if you plan to do so)? What can you throw over a nursing tank? What pants will give you enough stretch and coverage for that shrinking, but still jiggly belly? It can be hard to do because you’re mostly pregnant in the opposite season, but basic layers are a good place to start.

I’ll probably take a bit of a break from maternity fixes until the weather starts to cool down. I’ve got a really nice summer wardrobe now with the help of my last 3 boxes. Want to see my last two? They’re both in this post. 

If you’d like to try out Stitch Fix for yourself, you can sign up at my link here! 

August 10, 2016 14 comments
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Stitch Fix Maternity- That’s A Thing That Exists! And I Love It!
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Stitch Fix Maternity- That’s A Thing That Exists! And I Love It!

by Jill July 12, 2016
written by Jill

When I finally opened the enormous plastic tub full of all my maternity clothes after Scott retrieved it from the attic, I turned to him and said, “Yeah… this isn’t going to work. None of this is going to work.” I guess I forgot how really awful 95% of it was.

To be fair, some of it wasn’t really awful almost 9 years ago when I first bought it. NINE. YEARS. AGO.

But some of it has always been awful, and I just… I don’t want to spend my last pregnancy (no SERIOUSLY THIS IS IT) in awful maternity clothes. So I saved the few staples that still functioned and looked good, and donated the rest.

Now I have a pretty trim selection, but I am enjoying filling it in with pieces I really love. I may have to wash those pieces every week, but dammit, I love them.

Part of my new maternity wardrobe includes 5 pieces I’ve received from 2 Stitch Fix boxes, and I’m going to share those below. Everything I’m wearing from SF is a size medium/8.  All SF links are affiliate. 

Stitch Fix Maternity | Loveappella dress in black | https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3312675

My first maternity box wasn’t a home run, but it brought me two pieces that I was super happy to keep. The first, the black dress I’m wearing above, is by Loveappella and was $88. I wore this last week in Santa Fe (where this picture was taken- at the El Dorado hotel) for my Keynote speech at the Type A conference.

Here’s a different view:

Stitch Fix Maternity | Loveappella dress in black | https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3312675

I love the subtle ruching on the sides and that it’s lightly lined. It’s a substantial dress that is perfect for dressy occasions.

The second piece from my first box are these Kut From The Kloth distressed denim shorts for $68. The are an under belly panel, and crazy comfy with plenty of room to grow.

Stitch Fix Maternity | Kut from the Kloth shorts, Daniel Rainn top | https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3312675

I’ve paired them with this amazzzzzing flowy black top by Daniel Rainn (the Ivanova Maternity Blouse for $68) from my 2nd box. It is so boho and soft, but also a great summer staple. Seriously obsessed. I’ll take this in 3 more colors, please.

Note: The thing about my first box is they sent me to a special “maternity” stylist. I’m sure she’s lovely at what she does. She did send me two pieces I instantly fell in love with. But my regular stylist? I’ve been with her for a year and a half. I love her. I never want her to leave me. She gets me.

So I got her back for my 2nd box, and I knew she was the one who picked everything before I even looked at the note!

So, all that is to say if you have a stylist you really super love, leave a note saying you don’t want to be passed off to the maternity team. I think/hope that will keep you with them.

Stitch Fix Maternity | Misimu Maternity Ravenscroft Split Neck Blouse | https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3312675

 

Anyway, back to the clothes. Those shorts are actually denim jogging shorts from the juniors section at Target. Yes, they have an elastic waistband. I heart them. (And bought them a size up – L – so I have room to grow this summer.)

The top is Misimu Maternity Ravenscroft Split Neck Blouse for $48. I love how long it is! I specifically kept it because it’s plenty cool for the summer, but will also look adorable with a cardigan over it this fall.

Stitch Fix Maternity | Eight Sixty Eyelet Maternity Dress | https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3312675

The final piece I kept from my second box is this navy blue Eight Sixty Gabre Eyelet Knit Maternity Dress for $88. Another super comfy piece that also looks professional when dressed up. I have quite a few work related trips coming up, so this will be in heavy rotation. Once it gets chilly, I can throw some leggings under it.

Now, if you’re balking at the prices, let me say a few things.

  1. There’s no way I could afford to fill out my whole maternity wardrobe at these price points. I have a lot of basics from Target, for sure.
  2. I enjoy Stitch Fix not because it’s a “bargain” but because I don’t have to shop for myself. Seriously, I am not a fan.
  3. I guarantee you I wouldn’t have picked most of these pieces for myself. That’s why I love having a stylist that pushes the envelope for me. Keep in mind that Stitch Fix is a styling service.  (More on why I’m ok with Sitch Fix’s prices here.)

I’ve been using Stitch Fix for over 2 years now. I rarely blog about it because my real life reality is that I’m rarely dressed with hair and makeup done at a time when I can get my husband to take pictures of me. Most of the time, when I look like this, we are running late to something and I’m lucky to make it there without someone spilling their snack/juice on me.

Over the last couple years, though, Stitch Fix has helped me find my style! I mean, I had no idea I even had one. Now, nearly every single piece in my (very scaled down and minimized) wardrobe is from them. I’m a huge fan, and I’m SO happy their maternity selection seems to be just as awesome.

You can sign up for your first Stitch Fix here. 

 

July 12, 2016 10 comments
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