My Mom gets Styled with David Kind
Mother’s Day Beauty
My mom and I matching in our Raleigh in Leaf’s
I’ve written plenty about my love for David Kind in the past. I love wearing glasses now that I have cool frames. In fact, did I tell you my OBGYN that delivered Luke (who also delivered David) commented on how much she liked them better then my old pair? Yes, she noticed that I had different glasses from 14 months prior when I was in the hospital having David.
Anyway, I wanted to do something fun for my mom while she was in town helping when Luke was a tiny newborn, and she had mentioned that she liked my frames too. So David Kind and I collaborated on a really fun idea and I’m excited to be sharing it with you today!
First of all, this is my mom’s debut video! We had a lot of fun shooting it, and I had a LOT OF WORK to do to edit it because we kept laughing and having to start over.
But before we jump into her David Kind experience, let me tell you why you should stick around for the very end of the video.
My mom has a shop on Etsy called The Dotted Poppy, and if you purchase a set of frames from a try-on kit, you’ll also get a free Dotted Poppy necklace! The exact necklace is called the Reanne in Opal.
So, here’s what you need to do to get one of the limited necklaces (there’s only 30 of them, and once they are gone the promo is over):
When you order the free try-on kit, you need to enter “TSTBGWP” in the ‘redeem gift code’ section of the online form. Then, if you purchase a set of frames, you’ll also receive the Dotted Poppy necklace!
If you aren’t a glasses wearer, or just want to order a try-on kit for a friend (or your mom for mother’s day or something ::wink wink::), you can do that too. Use this link to order a gift of David Kind frames.
Okay, now for the video!
Big thanks to David Kind for providing a pair of frames to my mom + working with her on the necklace collab!
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LOVED the Laurel in granite!!
Holy cow, your sister is the spitting image of your mom!
I’ve seen photos of your mom before on your blog, but seeing her in motion on this video I just have to say how stunning she is!
very chic and cool, love the whole look.
Wow! She’s beautiful and that’s such a good look on her!
How fun! The two she picked as her favorites at the end were my favorites during the try-on too. 🙂 I think it’s so cool that even when the two of you are wearing the same glasses, it looks so different on each of your faces.
I have the Laurel in Granite and I get compliments on them all the time 😀 I think the Raleigh looked great on your mom! You two are too cute!
First, can we just talk about how absolutely adorable you and your mom are? Oh my goodness! You guys are so cute! Second, I thought your mom looked great in all of the frames, but I really like the ones she chose. What a great mother’s day gift!
The Busy Brunette
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Hi Kate! I LOVE your blog! I was wondering if maybe you could help me out with something 🙂 I’m going to my senior prom in a month, and I can’t decide if I should do my own hair or if I should go have it styled. If I was to style it myself, I would need to buy some good hair products, so the hairstyle will stay in place, but I have no idea what products to go for or anything like that! I live in Sweden, so it probably wont be THAT warm outside, but maybe around 80 degrees fahrenheit, pretty humid and most likely very windy. My hair is pretty long, and not very coarse, and I’m going to be wearing it down/half up. Do you have any recommendations for products that may be helpful to make my hair stay put all night? 🙂 I understand if you’re busy with your boys, (congratulations by the way!) but I thought I’d ask!
Thank you! 😀
I JUST got my kit yesterday!!! Dang!!!
Hi Samantha,
We would love to extend the gift with purchase to you during this home try-on. Please email us at [email protected] to have your account updated.
With kind regards,
Dave
Hi, love the frames! I think we have the same ones! Mine are Oakley’s. Congratulations on the boy..so much fun!
When I first started following your blog, I loved all of your creative hair tutorials. I understand your life has changed because of having your two boys, but can I just say I miss the good ol’ days when you had hair tutorials. I think we’ve had David Kind glasses pushed down our throats enough lately. Do we have to hit up your entire family before we can just call it a wrap on that whole theme? Before I get a bunch of crap from everyone can I just say I am not a “hater” I just miss the days when product wasn’t pushed on us left and right and we just got great hair ideas!
I agree 🙁 there are hundreds of consumer review blogs…I miss what originally made this blog stand out.
I’m sensing a little hostility through your comment and I wish that weren’t the case! I, too, miss filming hair tutorials and am hoping to add a few more of those into the routine in the near future. I’m still figuring out a healthy time management with the boys + this blog.
not hostile at all! just wish we could have a little bit less product pushing and more authentic and inspired posts. still a fan!
oh well good! Sorry I misread you (it’s been a tough morning over here : / ) I hear your feedback and assure you I’m doing my best to provide the best content I can!
You’re doing great Kate! Especially with 2 small boys! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
See, you’re ignoring what she has said. 🙂 and no hostility here! She (and others) are asking for less sponsored posts and more authenticity. I can get behind that.
I’d rather see 2 posts a week that contain creative content and less “here, buy this product, which I coincidentally got for free.” I also wish you’d return to the “small things”…there was once any understanding on this blog that family and friends and life were the most important things. Now there is an awful lot of shilling, unfortunately. And shopping. Etc.
I’d challenge you to go on a spending break and a mall break and see how it makes you feel. This blog has become…difficult to relate to, to say the least.
I so agree. I for one would prefer a more relaxed posting schedule if it were content truer to your brand (although perhaps it’s a fact that your brand is changing? It wouldn’t be a bad thing, but maybe just something to embrace). Don’t worry about daily posts, but perhaps more about quality posts and transparency in indicating affiliate links and sponsorships. I do believe that you intend to give us your honest opinion of things, but in the age of blogger excess, it can be hard to really trust what someone says when we know they are receiving something for free.
I think you are a sweet and loving woman with great things to share. Give yourself the freedom to slow down and take all the time you need to enjoy your family. Do we want to read your posts? Of course! But it is your choice to run a blog and that includes making any changes you need in order to optimize both the blog and your life outside of it. It’s my perception that when you feel pressured to post the material feels less authentic.
Congratulations on your beautiful family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your life.
I have to agree. It seems like every post nowadays is sponsored by someone. I can’t trust your word that a product is great when they are always sponsored posts. I love Maskcara primarily b/c her sponsored posts are few and only on products she loves. Her opinions are gold. I understand u are busy. We don’t expect more posts. It’s more about quality than quantity.
I have to admit my first thought was “ugh, another person gets a free pair of David Kind glasses posts” too. And I am truly not a hater or hostile either, I just feel like we have been there and done that way too many times already.
I agree. Kate, I am going to be “real”. I say this with all respect, and I swear this is not a jealousy issue…but it always seems (even if it is not true) that you are schilling for stuff. It’s like nothing can be talked about without having to tag the company…especially if it is something you are stating you are interested in or have a need for.
I get you do this blog for a living, but the apparency rubs wrong.
Thanks Kate for such a cute post with you and your mom. Sorry for all the negative feedback, I think you do an excellent blog with such great variety and I love that you bring your family into it. Hair tutorials are not the only thing that make this blog special in my opinion.
Have a great day!
I really like that they send you 6 frames to try on! How nice is that. I’ve ordered frames online before, thinking I’d love them, then received them and they didn’t work for me, then sadly returned them. It’s disappointing. But, getting to try six pairs on is very nice. I love this. I need to get my prescription updated, but when I do I’ll be using this service!
xx
Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup
Your David Kind link seems to be broken! I also wanted to say that I love the variety on your blog lately – not to disagree with Katie K as we can all have our own opinions! – just to let you know there’s a variety of opinions out there.
weird it worked for me? I’ll double check.
Thanks for your kind comment Elizabeth!
Wow! I love those frames on both of y’all! I’ve been so tempted by David Kind and this may be the catalyst. 🙂
Cute video, you and your Mom were fun to watch and I liked the frames that she ending up picking as her favorites…..but the cat in the background grooming himself on the bed was also funny to me. Not sure if it was Grits or Gravy, but cute to see how unconcerned he was about the whole video, frame trying on process. Animals are funny.
Glad you are feeling better !!
you look so alike
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Tyana
cityofglitter.com
Your mom’s Etsy shop has such pretty things! I want them all!
I have also liked the fun variety on the blog (you can do no wrong, in my opinion :)). It has been really neat seeing the David Kind Experience on a guy and a girl in their 20s-30s, and now someone who is more like my lovely mother’s age. This really helps with perspective! Thanks, Kate!
Cute video– and I loved your lipstick! Ha! What kind is it??
Hi Kate!
This was a fun video to watch! As a fellow young mom of two, I love hearing about your family and also love to see how your approach to beauty/fashion evolves in this season of life. You might have said this and I just missed it, but was wondering whether you are committed to buy a pair of David Kind if they send you a kit, or if they can all be returned if you find that none really work? (I realize that the whole goal is to find you 6 that are fantastic, but I always have such a hard time finding glasses that fit my face that it would be a concern for me…)
Hi Kate I also am a mom with two little ones and I sincerely enjoy your posts. Your blog is one of the few I read regularly. You seem sincere and genuine. It was fun watching your mom try on glasses. Very cute!
I so want to do this!
very creative concept.
We all love a little personalized style, and I see how this concept nudges people out of their buying comfort zone to choose more adventurous styles. (green frames instead of black or brown)
Many of us spend a few hundred dollars on frames, and we do it hurriedly, typically under florescent lighting with a salesperson hovering over us. I have gone to the store eager to pick up my frames only to be completely disappointed and confused by my original choice. By that point, the prescription lenses are already in the frames, and these unfortunate frames already belong to me. Bummer.
I like that I could try these on at home, change my hair up, check out how they look without makeup, wear them around a little, ask a few opinions, and, really, test-drive the product.
Buying glasses is a COMMITMENT, and being able to test out the product before jumping head first into that relationship is invaluable.
Thanks for sharing a creative, interesting product with an alluring concept. 🙂
I, for one, appreciate the product reviews, actually, more than the hair tutorials.
I love the idea of being able to try them on at home, in your own environment. I don’t personally wear glasses, but everyone else in my family (including my husband’s family) does and I know that trying on glasses in a store can be overwhelming at times. I will definitely be looking into David Kind for my husband as he is definitely in need of some new frames!
Kristi
http://www.beloverly.com
Beautiful Ladies…………. the bonus was the bathing beauty in the background!!
New frames isn’t in the financial cards for me right now but I’ve enjoyed living vicariously through you and your family. I loved hearing your mom’s Midwestern accent when she’d say “know” or “so”! And you can hear your poor congestion in your voice-over 🙁 So sad! I hope you get better soon! Being a mom with two little ones is hard enough when you’re healthy!
*aren’t in the cards
Those frames look great on both of you. It’s amazing how different they look on each of you. I enjoy the mix of content as your family grows. It gives it a personal touch that you don’t see everywhere. Just curious, I’m foundation shopping…which would you recommend – tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation, bare minerals bare skin foundation, or Laura mercier smooth finish flawless skin foundation? It gets humid here in the summer but I have a lot of redness in my cheeks that I’d like to even out.
I LOVE your Mom’s Etsy page, everything is so cute! As is she! She can pull off all of
the frames, but I love the Mia.
I’ve been considering trying the David Kind glasses. My prescription is terrible though, so I am leary about what the glasses will look like with the prescription lenses. The clear thin plastic lenses always look great when I try on glasses, but I feel its a different story when the Rx lenses are added. My prescription is -6. Do you mind sharing what your strength is? You mentioned your prescription was horrible but the glasses look so nice on you so curious how I would compare.
Thanks!
I’m at -8. I seem to remember them asking about the prescription strength up front and taking that into account in the frame selection. I think a high prescription is always going to have more distortion than the plastic, no matter the lenses or frames. But, I think it’s the sort of thing you notice that others don’t. I’ve loved mine – the lenses are very thin and work well with the thicker frames on mine. Also, the lenses were incredibly sharp — it took a few days to adjust, but now I am really happy with them.
Kate
As a mom of a 10 month old I have been an avid reader for a few years now . I do think that you have to make a living a I can see where the product placement fulfills that need. I will say I admire how you always look so put together , I only have one baby and I definitely feel pressure from social media mommies who always look so perfect and put together, do you ever have days where you feel like it’s just rough? Just seeking help in how you do it all ? I work all day and never can find the time do do everything . The boys are so precious and your family is beautiful!
This kind of comment breaks my heart. Please do not compare yourself to anyone else. I also work all day and have two under three. My family can not afford to fly up to help me multiple times a year. I’m not complaining. It is what it is. kate is a stay at home mom with family who can help her when she has something is simple (if painful) as strep. That affords her time to look put together.
You’re not going to find the time to so everyhing. All you can do is what you can do. Work, and then spend time with your precious little one when you aren’t working. Be gentle with yourself. 🙂
Kelly
I have been an avid reader for years and I love seeing the direction of Kate’s blog and the boys . Don’t let my comment “break your heart” I am not comparing as much as admiring . A lot of us Working moms just need a little extra Inspiration . I know that Kate stays at home and has help , I was just trying to express my honest thoughts as well. I am not too harsh on my self but I know I have days where I look rough , have no makeup , and just trying to make it through the day, that’s all . Thank you for your concern 🙂
Thank you
Kate,
You are doing a great job! I check your blog everyday and love your posts.
I have never commented before but I wanted to encourage you in your work. I really appreciate what you put on here and all your hard work!
And, my hair has never been better.
Thanks!
Random question, does David Kind accept any form or payment from insurance for frames and lenses?? Just curious. I hate to lose my free money!
I’m not sure but you can contact them and ask!
Aren’t they paying you for advertising?
Nope, if they were I would’ve disclosed that!
Heads up: free glasses are a form of compensation.
Thanks Beth, did you watch the video? I disclosed within it as well as at the bottom of this post!
I think her point was you basically told her to look it up herself when you are already getting something for free as they are getting advertising. It just seemed kind of cold to the reader and David Kind.
Amy,
I just called my vision insurance to ask. What was shared with me was frames/lenses purchased online would be considered “out of network”. If you have out of network benefits you can likely purchase the David Kind items and then get reimbursed by filling out a claim form. For sure call your insurance first to validate. I just ordered my trial set and am prepared to pay out of pocket and get reimbursed. Turns out it’s not much more expensive than going to Lens Crafters, for example (at least based on my insurance). Good luck!
Glasses aside, I love the cat bath going on in the background too!! So cute – esp ~4min.
Cute video! Fun to see your mom. I think you have a nice variety of blog content.
Even though I don’t wear glasses, I have always wanted to! You and your mom are so cute together! How fun you were able to do this video! I also checked out your mom’s Etsy shop. I love everything! Might have to place an order sometime!
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I love the David Kind stuff – I keep thinking about taking the plunge and ordering some, but keep putting it off. And for the few nay-sayers, I think you’re doing a fantastic job and love your blog! Keep doing what you’re doing! Not everyone will be pleased 100% of the time. I remember being somewhat resentful towards your blog when David was born and things were a little baby heavy at times, but I stuck with you and love seeing your transition into mommy-hood! I love your content and love checking daily to see what’s going on!
Thanks Carla, I really appreciate your honest feedback! It’s a forever changing thing, this blog, and I’m happy you stuck around!!
Cool idea for a company! Also, can I just say how much I loved the cat doing little kitty aerobics/bath time in the middle of you two? So funny 🙂
I know, I laughed so hard as I edited!
Grits wants a shot at a pair of David Kind glasses too! 😉
Please no. That’d be another David Kind post.
AGREED!
Anyone else having problems hearing the video??
You have no idea how cute it was to watch the cat taking his sweet time grooming! And then watching your mom try to not break out in giggles. Loved this post!! Picking frames is such a chore!!! The right frame either makes or breaks a face shape. I didn’t mind the “cat’s eye” frames on your mom…it looked like an instant face lift. But, I liked what she landed on as well.
Have a good one!
Fun idea for a post! I really loved the round glasses on your mom – seemed like they’d be a little unexpected contrast for her! Really though, they all looked good – even the cat eyes, which aren’t typically my favorite look.
Your David Kind reviews last year encouraged me to try it! I had a great experience – I’m terrible at choosing my own frames in store. Everything looks the same until I put it on, and I always found it to be a tiresome and confusing process. Having someone else choose some frames for me and narrow down my options was great, and I’ve loved my frames. I’ll definitely use David Kind next time I’m looking for new glasses, and I’ve recommended it to several others (including my mom and sister!) as well.
I am not sure why so many people are getting so upset about a super cute post of you and your mom. I think it is pretty special that you put this together for your mom, so she could get a new pair of glasses.
Keep up the good work and don’t get discouraged! I love all the variety you put on here.
This was such a fun video to watch! The frames looked great on your mom and it was neat to see her in a video with you. I can tell that you have such a good relationship with your mom! Just an idea, perhaps you two could make another video in the future next time she visits you. It would be neat to hear her wisdom on raising her family and life in general, her beauty favorites, being a grandma, etc.
And by the way, you’re doing an amazing job! If a viewer doesn’t care for these types of posts, THEY have the choice to look at it or not! 😉 🙂 I enjoy all of your content so keep up the great work, Kate!
I would love to style my hair the way your mom does. We are probably around the same age, but she is lovely. Maybe you could do a tutorial on her length/style.
Pay no attention to the naysayers. No one is making them read your blog.
Hi Kate! I enjoy your blog and videos.. At 38 I am still lost at how to do my hair and makeup half the time. Everyone else always look great and I wanna be like them. Lol Anyways. . I am very excited about trying out new frames. I am overdue for new ones and have been looking around but haven’t found anything I like. I home my gift code went through.. the David Kind server wasn’t working right so I had trouble getting my order to go through. Thank you for all you do! This teacher of 4 year olds.. mom of two teen boys appreciates you! 🙂
Delurking because of some of the not so nice posts here. It is your blog and I think you should post whatever you like! I’ll keep reading! 🙂
I loved this video! So cute and fun to watch 🙂
Love your blog and the range of content. I have two young boys too, and have loved the transition in content. It has felt like a very natural transition of life. Please keep it up and do what feels good for you!
Perfect timing! I had gotten my kit last week, I ordered the Raleigh in color Havana and applied the code for the necklace. I’m very excited to get both in the mail soon. Raleigh wasn’t one of my choices, it was the stylist Sami’s choice, and I’m so glad she included it in my kit, they are perfect. And the Havana color looks great with my dark brown hair. Thanks so much for introducing us all to David Kind, it’s such a struggle finding the right glasses!
Kate-
Love the video of you and your mom! It was fun watching you actually go through the process. I do like the idea of being able to choose 3 frames yourself and then the stylist choose 3. I really like the idea of having a stylist picking frames that would best fit me. However, I am a bit nervous that I will go through the process and not really like any of the glasses. I can’t remember from your experience or your husband’s experience but in the case of your mom she didn’t really like any of the glasses that the stylist picked out.
I also wanted to comment regarding some of the negative feedback you received on this post. While I did like the post, I would have to agree with the other commenters that it does feel like there has been a lot more product pushing because you have graciously been given free items. This, I ‘m sure, is a necessary evil with having a blog and trying to make a business of it. It is awesome that you get these free products to try. I trust that you are really giving us honest opinions and would hope that you would return a gift and give it an honest review, if you did not like it. I think it is just hard for people when a lot of the items you have been given to review are so expensive. They are great items but not everyone can afford the product. We are a one income family with four children. I would have loved a 4moms stroller or other product from them or a petunia pickle bottom diaper bag, however, I didn’t receive them at my shower and just couldn’t justify the cost. Maybe, if you added something to your post about whether you would really purchase the item if you weren’t receiving it for free given the cost.
I really enjoy your blog. I hope you are able to take all the feedback as constructive criticism and figure out what you want this blog to be. Maybe it is just a matter of developing a weekly plan for the blog….Monday hair tutorial, Tuesday product review, Wednesday mommy talk, et. I think you are doing this to some extent and I don’t think the feedback would have been so harsh except this is the third or fourth time in a short period that we are hearing about David Kind. No offense to David Kind!!!!
It has been fun watching you transition to mommyhood. Your boys are adorable!!! Good Luck as you continue on this blog adventure. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for your readers/fans!!!
Mrs. Kate, I just wanted to say thank you for your blog! I have truly enjoyed it! I first found you on youtube and watched so many of your hair tutorials that I eventually came to your blog. You have truly inspired and helped me make the decision to also become a hair stylist when I finish high school. I love all your posts about hair products, but also of your family. I love getting to know all of your family. I am so glad you have continued blogging since you have had Luke. I know you must be very busy. Anyways, I hope you continue your blog for a long time. Thank you so much!
I loved seeing you and your mom together! I was totally trying to figure out the third sister at the end (narrating next steps)–then realized it was probably you with your poor swollen throat! 🙂
Never commented before but I discovered your blog 6ish months ago and really enjoy it! I don’t love the sponsored posts but you know what, I just skim those and move on. Simple as that. The other posts that do resonate with me, I spend the time to read word for word and enjoy. And guess what, sometimes the sponsored posts get me anyways – I am currently doing my trial of David Kind thanks to your post about it, even though it’s the 4th or 5th I’ve seen across different blogs I follow. Sometimes seeing it multiple times is what it takes to push someone like me over the edge to try something new! As readers, we can’t expect every, single post to resonate with us and that’s ok. : )
All to say – I love your blog and think you are doing a great job!
Your mom looks like an older sister -.she is beautiful! I need to get new glasses and will definitely try David Kind.
I just received my new frames and necklace. I love them both! Thank you!