https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:40:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2870120 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:54:59 +0000 DesertDreams88 2870120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: yeah usually we invite about 40 people - my friend is a SAHM with a bunch of mom groups (MOPS, etc), our church has a bunch of women ages 25-40, and I work at an elementary school so I have about 25 female coworkers ages 25-40ish. </p> <p>It *is* hard to get a variety of sizes. This most recent one had a ton of smalls and some mediums. We had 3 larger ladies but none of them brought clothes, they just came for the socializing. </p> <p>It used to be hosted by a friend that gained and lost over 80lbs, and she invited weight watchers friends too, so that helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2870066 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:07:46 +0000 MrsADS 2870066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@desertdreams88 omg I LOVE that clothing swap idea! I feel like you'd have to have a lot of people to make it work, though (or a lot of people who were the same size)? I don't have enough free time to organize something like this, but it sounds very interesting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2870043 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:41:29 +0000 nana87 2870043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: lol! winter water factory is SUCH high quality too! the fabric is really thick but soft. It's $ but they have great sales occasionally--they just had 40% off including stuff already on sale, so I just buy when there are coupon codes. They also have stuff in women sizes, I may or may not have a couple dresses of my own ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2870036 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:21:21 +0000 Sams Mom 2870036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: I have gone down a google rabbit hole because of your post. Those shoes are hideous, and I had never heard of Winter Water Factory. Their stuff is absolutely adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2870025 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:42:13 +0000 nana87 2870025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so funny, I'm in NYC and saw someone wearing an Amazon coat but didn't know what it was, it is cute and now I want one lol!</p> <p>I'm kind of all over the place with trends, partly because my social circle is really spread out geographically. Like, I'm in NYC so some people I know are far more stylish, but in ways I think are silly (like Balanciega "dad" shoes which are hideous imo). But for myself I tend to buy cheap/fast fashion, esp since I'm in a phase in life where my body is changing (pregnant or nursing for the last 5+years now straight!) and I don't want to spend a lot on clothes that might not fit for long.</p> <p>For my girls, I'm also practical in how they dress--lo2 wears mostly hand-me-downs, and lo1 has her own opinions now about what she wears so I've ceded control :silly: I like to mix fun prints (Winter Water Factory is my favorite) with basics, like Primary, but she dresses herself. Even lo2 is choosing most her own outfits day to day now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869927 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:41:13 +0000 Mrsbells 2869927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: That it's so cool and interesting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869897 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:50:27 +0000 DesertDreams88 2869897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Every January, one of my friends or I host the clothing swap party at one of our houses. I'm thinking of switching to March and October to coincide with the changing of the seasons, but January has been our tradition. We try to invite about 40 people, and we usually have about 15 show up. Invitees can bring guests. All of the rooms are cleaned and have mirrors, as "dressing rooms."Here is the event description we recently used:</p> <p>"Start the new year with some new clothes! We've all got items in our closets and dressers that go untouched, thinking we'll wear them eventually... but we never do. Bring them to the party, lay them out on the tables organized by size, and then at 10:30 the clothing swap will begin. Pick out some clothes that catch your eye, feel free to try them on in the various rooms / bathrooms, and take home the ones you like the most. Mingle, chat, eat snacks while you "shop." All clothes left over at the end will be donated to a local charity. </p> <p>- Snacks and drinks will be served.<br /> - All clothing items and accessories welcome.<br /> - Feel free to invite friends, but please just let us know." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869881 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:31:01 +0000 Mrsbells 2869881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Dont feel bad about the spectra it isn't a miracle worker for everyone. The s2 wasnt all that great for me<br /> So how does the clothing swap work exactly? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869729 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:48:46 +0000 DesertDreams88 2869729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like some of the trends but I'm too practical to buy into most of them.<br /> - My kids have a full wardrobe ages 0-4 already due to hand-me-downs and gifts.<br /> - My kids have baby accessories (Boppies, swaddles, etc) already due to hand-me-downs and gifts.<br /> - I have a full wardrobe due to regular "clothing swaps" with friends.<br /> - Most of the trend things I see have a limited life / function (like letter boards and number balloons). </p> <p>I did miss out on the growth/milestone baby blanket and I AM annoyed by that because it seems practical!</p> <p>I also missed out on Spectra's becoming more popular and effective, and I'm annoyed because maybe I could have gotten more milk that way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869702 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:38:00 +0000 lioneyes 2869702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline @littlebit7 LOL LOL love my amazon coat for baby wearing! it looks like a garbage bag but the baby fits in it and it's warm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869700 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:35:02 +0000 Petitduck 2869700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lindsay05: same. </p> <p>I don’t mind letter boards but probably wouldn’t get one though I have thought about it for monthly pics. Otherwise non of those things listed interest me. I gravitate towards some colour schemes that are sometimes trendy, but that’s because I like those colours. Animal print and girly stuff aren’t things I like and I’m a very unstylish person. My kids are unlucky in that regard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869686 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:17:57 +0000 jape14 2869686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Amazon coat &amp; I love it. I live in NC so a cheap (I paid $63 on a lightning deal) down coat is perfect for my limited parka needs.</p> <p>for kids/babies, I am trend-phobic.</p> <p>ETA: generally I'm not a super trendy person and prefer classic things, but sometimes those classic things catch on as trends. like I have always liked blue/white decor (starting from when I got to redecorate my bedroom in 6th grade) and my house has tons of blue &amp; white, but it's very trendy now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869677 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:38:30 +0000 Mrsbells 2869677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: yes I really remember the animal printed baby things!<br /> @Lindsay05: in some ways I am like that too. I didn't like candy tables at weddings at first but they have grown on me now.<br /> @2littlepumpkins: yeah florals have cycled back around. My parents still have an old floral sofa from when it was super popular<br /> @Sams Mom: Haha yes I feel like that too when everyone is suddenly into somthing I always liked. That's how i feel about headscarfs and turbans </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869676 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:32:41 +0000 Rocker2014 2869676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good question - I don't really follow trends, but I'm not into classic items much either. Basically, I like things that are my style. I have very specific tastes and tend to be consistent throughout my life in the things I like. Sometimes those things happen to come into style (ie. I love animal prints and 5ish years ago that was all over baby clothes!) and I'm thrilled but I definitely don't follow trends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869654 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:47:28 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2869654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I hadn't heard of that coat either (but I live in California.) I don't get it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869653 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:46:46 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2869653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I think florals are more classic. That's the only thing on that list I do/like. But I would say a mix of both overall. It's hard to avoid all the trends when stores, experiences, etc all sell the trends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869587 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:21:23 +0000 Sams Mom 2869587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything you listed is definitely trendy amongst friends and acquaintances having babies.</p> <p>I have loved "old lady floral" my whole life, so if I ever get a girl, you bet I'll have her in floral. It's nice that it's trendy now, because it's easier to come by 😬</p> <p>I love letter board pictures... But I barely remembered to take milestone pictures, let alone be crafty.</p> <p>Otherwise, I feel I'm pretty traditional in what I like, but get excited &amp; mad when it comes on trend. Excited because it's easily found, mad because everyone is doing my "thing" 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869579 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:01:02 +0000 Lindsay05 2869579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find that I’m usually 1-2 trends behind. When something new and trendy comes out I usually don’t like it but then when it’s not as trendy it grows on me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869572 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:20:13 +0000 LadyDi 2869572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the letter boards, I really like their old school look and I got it to use mainly in photos (monthly baby pics, back to school, etc.). I figured then I was only buying one thing instead of buying or making different signs for different occasions (although I guess these types of photos are trends in themselves). But when I’m not using the letter board in a photo it’s in our hallway and I have been putting different Michael Scott quotes from the office on it and it makes me chuckle all of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869569 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:54:02 +0000 Mrsbells 2869569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: haha in my Google search I found that amazon had lightning deals on the coat and so maybe the good price was a factor in so many people buying it? </p> <p>@lamariniere: thats a good place to live, you can basically get away with anything you feel comfortable with and still fit in </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869564 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:48:27 +0000 Littlebit7 2869564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: hahaha! Yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869559 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:43:26 +0000 lamariniere 2869559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as style goes, we live in a place where it seems like anything goes. I'll see women all done up in going out clothes next to someone in cutoff shorts, and someone in workout gear. I have no idea what is on trend where we live because I see a little bit of everything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869558 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:41:14 +0000 SweetCaroline 2869558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: ok thanks. Its hideous. Like layers of down jacket cut strangely. I mean...it looks warm. So do snuggies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869556 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:40:10 +0000 Littlebit7 2869556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: @Mrsbells: that freaking coat is everywhere here ( nyc). I can’t help but think as I see all of the clone women “ do you actually like that bag of a coat or are you just buying it because everyone else is???” </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869555 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:37:21 +0000 Mrsbells 2869555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: @Littlebit7: I also had to google th amazon coat. Is it basically just a parka?</p> <p>@Littlebit7: ah yes I see the all wood/neutral looks too. I like rustic myself but also like color to keep it a bit fun.I've seen people going crazy for certain pacifiers just because it has a rustic look<br /> @SweetCaroline: yeah letter boards feel like a bit of work too, rearranging all the letters neatly. But I still will always read what they say when I see posts with letterboards </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869551 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:27:36 +0000 SweetCaroline 2869551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I'm somewhere in the middle. Like in summer I dress DD in old school gingham, seersucker dresses with appliques BUT also throw a few Old Navy tutu tank dresses in the mix.</p> <p>I'm all over floral patterns and will buy a floral swaddle if next baby is girl. Letter boards...oh. one more piece of crap to take up room in my house. Baby girl turbans, no thanks. 4 inch bows...sign me up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869550 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:24:35 +0000 SweetCaroline 2869550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: had to Google the Amazon coat. If that is trendy, I'm fine being an old lady. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869548 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:21:00 +0000 Littlebit7 2869548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, not baby related but “ the Amazon coat” comes to mind. </p> <p>For baby stuff: all neutral everything. Like, no color. No plastic. All wood and neutral and white or cream. It just seems so blah for baby but seems so popular on the ‘gram </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869533 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:16:29 +0000 Mrsbells 2869533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: ooh true I am seeing more traditional looking outfits as well. I I wonder if the royal family kids have anything to do with it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/popular-trends#post-2869501 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:09:59 +0000 bhbee 2869501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m into a bit of both, I get less into things that seem to be everywhere but depends how much I like the trend. I’m not big on social media these days so I probably miss some of the trends anyway. But this baby has a floral crib sheet that I love and a floral car seat cover so I guess I’m somewhat on trend! Where we live kids clothes seem to be a mix of trendy and super traditional (smocking etc) </p>