Stripe Pants for Galentine’s Day

Kelsey K. — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:00:06 +0000

There is a story behind every set of blog pics. And often times it is not as glamorous as it looks. Last Saturday Jonathan and I raced out the door to shoot this look during the “golden hour.” There is still A LOT that we need to learn about photography, but the one thing we know for sure is that good lighting is key. After all was said and done, I wasn’t happy with how the photos came out. The background was distracting and the pants are busy on their own. So yesterday afternoon, we shot these stripe pants for the SECOND time.

Chaotic is a good way of describing what a weekday blog shoot looks like in the life of KK and JK. Picture this scenario:

2:15 PM: Jonathan runs out of the medical office building and hops in car

2:20 PM: Arrive at shoot location

2:25 PM: Double park or illegally (please forgive me – we don’t live in the burbs!) block a driveway and keep car running with hazard lights flashing

2:30 PM: Jump in backseat and change out of driving clothes and into styled outfit (wrinkled clothes do not photograph well)

2:30-2:50 PM Point and shoot

2:50 PM Drive Jonathan back to office in time for 3:00 PM patient. Eat.Sleep.Blog.Repeat…

Hectic for sure, but it works for us. There was only one time where Jonathan unintentionally “stood me up,” and that’s the story behind these blog pics! I guess that is the risk you take when your photographer is a Plastic Surgeon by Day, Instagram Husband by Later in the Day! Despite the crazy, I am here to tell you that these stripe pants are worth the time and effort. I wore them to a “Galentine’s Day” party last night, and received so many compliments. Now hopefully THESE pictures do them justice because this is it. The third time is not always so charming!

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Stripe Pants | Top | Shoes (look for less here) | Earrings c/o

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Valentine’s Day Attire: Sweetheart Midi Dress

Kelsey K. — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:00:07 +0000

I’ll be the first to admit that Valentine’s Day is the definition of a “Hallmark Holiday.” I do not mean to brag, but it is sort of like V-Day 365 days a year in the Kaplan household! But it doesn’t really matter what I think because everyone else is gearing up for the big day. You have probably already noticed all of the greeting cards, candies, and balloons filling the shelves at every big box retailer.

So how should one dress for the day of love? It all depends on how you will be spending the “holiday,” of course! For dinner and a movie, consider jeans a bodysuit. Work in a pop of pink with a sassy lipstick or a colorful shoe. Just make sure you have enough room in your ensemble for a bag of popcorn! For a romantic night on the town, spice things up in a sweetheart midi dress. I am always looking for an excuse to rock a killer outfit (precisely the reason I am overdressed wherever I go)! To me, Valentine’s Day is just a fun opportunity to wear all the pink and red in my closet.

Gone are the days of bodycon minis…hello sweetheart midi dress! This hot little number from ASOS is the perfect compromise. It “skims” in all the right places, but the length hits below the knee. It is all about balance when you dress in a racy garment! The ultra stretchy fabric provides comfort and easy movability – two very desirable properties. Although the dress is loud enough on its own, I could not pass up the opportunity to tote my new lips clutch. This flirty accessory will take your outfit to the next level Valentine’s Day or not and is also available in metallic gold. Is a bodycon dress out of the question? No need to worry. Click here for a charming pink and red t-shirt dress.

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Sweetheart Midi Dress | Shoes (look for less here) | Purse | Rose’ found at Trader Joe’s

A special thanks to Alexis Exstrom Photography for capturing the moment.

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