My first pregnancy style post (which also happens to be a travel style post because this is what I’d wear anyway…), and the first post that my husband Matt has shot! These photos were taken last week while we wandered the morning streets of Barcelona’s gothic quarter, me at a ever larger 29 weeks pregnant and him with camera in hand. I’ve been intent on not buying maternity wear largely because I’m a minimalist, and I have a hard time stomaching the idea of buying clothes intended to be worn for 3 months or less. Luckily my current flowy wardrobe of largely Elizabeth Suzann pieces has served me well. I’m wearing her Tilda pant in silk crepe and her Georgia dress layered over it also in silk crepe, a Blockshop scarf (on my head), crazy comfy Naot sandals I bought back home, and carrying my leather Ona laptop + camera bag, the Madison. Ona has been generous enough to offer to give one Madison bag away to one of you in celebration of their 6th anniversary! Head over to Instagram for the details. And I have an interview up over on their blog where I talk about everything from my tools of the trade to my advice for aspiring creatives which is essentially this: work hard, build meaningful relationships in your field, and never social climb.
In packing for this trip (we’re currently in Europe for 5 weeks hosting our Slow Living Retreats!), I knew I’d be getting bigger and bigger everyday. I’ll be 32 weeks when we finally fly home from Stockholm on the 20th! So I packed as light as ever but with my growing belly in mind. I settled on 4 Georgia dresses from Elizabeth Suzann as the base of my layering wardrobe. I brought 2 midi and 2 regular length, one nude and one black of each, all in silk because they roll up smaller than linen. And because I also brought two of her Harper tunics (aka the most comfy shirt ever) in linen. More to come on how I pack for a month to a year in a carry on…but suffice to say those basics carry me through in every situation. And I never leave home without a Blockshop scarf. Literally. I don’t do it.
I’ve been trying to find the perfect camera bag for me for years. Backpacks are good but now with my pregnant bones weirding out on me all the time, a backpack is too painful. Enter the Madison. One part purse, one part camera bag. It’s lined to protect my gear on the inside, and I love it. The long straps make it really easy to carry over my shoulder and there’s more than enough room for my two travel lenses (the 24-70mm 2.8 and the 50mm 1.2, both Canon) along with all my personal effects like passport, make-up, and sunnies (which are Ray-Ban…I have a thing for them).
Bags and clothes aside, the most essential thing for traveling pregnant has been having my husband by my side. Last year, 3 weeks after we met (and fell maddeningly in love), I proceeded to then leave the country for 3 months. It was torture. We decided that we wanted to blend our professional lives more in light of all the travel my work entails and in light of our little girl and in light of…well, we hate being apart and are content to spend every waking moment in each other’s presence. Work, play, sleep, eat—it’s all better with him there. And I know I’m going to feel that way when our daughter is with us. Whether we become home bodies or a nomadic brood, I want that family together as much as possible. And it turns out he’s mad handy with a camera (am I right?!), and now I “get to” (I’m camera shy but get over it cause I love to share things with you guys) be on the other side of the lens a bit more! Stay tuned to see how I dress my every growing belly this last stretch…she’s due in two and half months! Maybe we’ll even have a name by then….haha.
Sources:
1.Hera Scarf by Blockshop Textiles
2.Sunnies by Ray-Ban
3.Georgia Dress in Black Silk Crepe by Elizabeth Suzann
4.Tilda Pant in Black Silk Crepe by Elizabeth Suzann
5.Madison Laptop + Camera Bag in Black Leather by Ona
6.Tampa Sandal by Naot
8. Lipgloss in Pirate by Chanel
I have loved following your travels on snapchat 🙂 thanks for sharing x
You look so chic in this outfit! I love your lipstick color too!
There’s nothing like an eye-popping red lipstick! Although I confess, I was never as trendy as you when pregnant. I kind of look, um, super frumpy. Sweatpants are my career pants.
Your effortless class is just too much!!! Love that you two are spending more time together. No better way to grow a relationship like working together, but it is so rewarding!
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I don’t know if or when I’ll be a mother, but I have so enjoyed your elegant pregnancy. Thanks for sharing so generously with your readers! Enjoy your travels!
You look so lovely with the baby bump! And you manage to be very elegant and nice!
Aria
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That look is so timeless and elegant and chic, I love it!!
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You look absolutely beautiful. I know traveling at this point has got to be a lot harder than you make it look. Good luck with the duration!
Your blog is such an inspiration for me. Beautiful pictures. Congrats on your first child.
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Dang! He makes a mean brew and now these images. Keep that sweet baby daddy of yours and send me the ONA. I’m drooling over this ONA Madison carry-all for camera body and at least two lenses, plus a few personals. To date, I’ve tried so many camera bags and none have worked. This is amazing!! Yvonne 🙂
Sweet!!!
Loved to follow you in Spain and specially in Barcelona where I lived. You’re my fav on Snapchat! And your pictures are always so gorgeous! Good luck with all the travelling on being pregnant: you’re doing it like a boss! 😉
These photos are just so beautiful!
Very classic!
Oh how I miss el Barrio Gótico! You make it look GOOD, Beth! And yes, hubby surely is mad handy with the camera! Love, love, love your posts!
Beth:
What timeless style you have as a pregnant gal–and the foresight to plan for clothes that will stand the test of time, not just the duration of when you are most round (oh how I remember those last 90 days of pregnancy!). I’m appreciating the dedication to high quality you promote–from ingredients to books to the clothing you wear. Such items lead to long lives in our own lives, rather than just a brief visit. Thank you.
You and your Ono bag make pregnancy look chic!
You look chic with your On a bag.
I have to say that I am so in love! Your photography and your hubby’s (wink) is exquisite! Mind if I ask what you shoot with? I’ve been following your blog and Instagram for awhile and truly…it always a treat! Love the bag! That one is a stunner! Take care traveling momma and keep up the beauty!
I’ve had my eye on an ONA bag for quite some time; however, being a mom of two, can’t quite seem to spend that much money on something for myself. I would love and appreciate more than anything to win the giveaway!
Perfectly placed the Madison als eye-catcher on every pic. Your husband Takes beautiful shots.
you look so nice in the outfit,would like to copy you.
Love your pregnancy style!
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Dearest Beth! Oh how I’ve loved following along your pregnancy journey over the last months! The love, giddiness and pure joy spills over and ..ahhh, just makes me smile with all of my being. Even if it’s only a small insta capture it’s all there (..and heck yeah, my husband has his place behind the camera every once in a while here as well – go for it!). Also, yes, keep that family of yours together as much as you can! On a last note, you look gorgeous 😉
Those photos are stunning! Your husband is quite handy with a camera! And your packing tips are wonderful. Your foresight on what to pack for your changing body is astounding. I hardly know what to pack for a weekend trip!
I love your blog and your husband takes fantastic photos. The portico where some of your photos was shot has somewhat a sad history. All those marks in the stone were made during the civil war. Republicans and Communists were lined up and executed in that very spot.
Other than that small, sad plaza I love the gothic area of Bcn. I hope you were able to enter the claustro behind the cathedral and visit one of my favorite restaurants close by… Cafe De L’ Academia.
Hi Beth, I searched for this post to ask you a question I’ve been wondering for a while! How far into your pregnancy did you travel and fly internationally? There’s a lot of contradicting info on the internet, and I know you traveled quite a bit and had a healthy pregnancy and baby girl, so I was just wondering how far into pregnancy you traveled and flew, specifically internationally. Thank you as always for sharing your incredible work and life with all of us! It’s all so beautiful, inspiring, and meaningful.
I flew up until the limit at which most airlines will let you fly! Honestly, there’s no real reason to not fly up until the day you have baby except for one, big glaring problem: you might go into labor on a plane! That’s the reason most airlines/doctors encourage you to not fly after 36 weeks (my last flight was more like 37 but hey, who’s counting? Haha) That last flight was an international flight from Stockholm to Atlanta. I travelled internationally my whole pregnancy…it was exhausting but so rewarding!
Hi! I see that you wore Elizabeth Suzann for your pregnancy (my favorite!!). Were you able to wear her pants for your entire pregnancy? Thank you!!