Earlier this week, I asked Brandon what it was like to date a fashion blogger.
We will be getting married this autumn, and he will officially earn the title of “Instagram husband.” It’s been so fun to see him get more involved with The Espresso Edition as I’ve grown and really cultivated my style. I thought it would be fun to share his thoughts on this life (along with some of the hilarious “test photos” I’ve taken of him during our shoots), so without further ado, from the desk of my darling fiancé:
“Dating a fashion blogger – then becoming engaged to a fashion blogger – has been life-changing.
There are some obvious reasons why my relationship with Stephanie has had such an impact on my life, but I’ll discuss each aspect of how fashion blogging, specifically, has affected it.
Convenience
When Stephanie and I were still long distance, we found it convenient for her to bring her work with her when she visited me in Florida. A couple of photoshoots before I went to work at the mall, then she was able to keep me company while writing her posts … before heading off to go shopping. I give a lot of credit to her flexibilty in how we were able to stay strong that first year. We proved to everyone who doubted us that we could make it work.
Contagious
I never thought too hard about what I wore when I left the house. Once I started dating Stephanie, somehow I just knew that what I was wearing wasn’t exactly “chic” (I don’t know if I used that right but I’ve heard her say it before). Don’t get me wrong, she’s never been mean in telling me what to wear (because she’s sweet like that) but being the man that’s holding her hand and walking down the street with her – I knew that I should fit the part a bit better. So, I started dressing nicer and asked her what she liked on me. Matching became important. Style became important. Quality of clothes became important. Soon she even featured me in a couple of her posts and I honestly felt pretty good in them. I loved that evolution! She looked at me with heart eyes and I never wanted that to end.
Videography
Before Stephanie arrived in my life, I only had one goal: to create music videos for musicians. After doing enough shoots and filming my stunning woman so often, I really grew to appreciate lookbooks for fashion bloggers. It opened my eyes to so much more that I could be doing with videography, and expanded my range of thinking, as well as my versatility.
Bragging
Okay, seriously, I don’t know why people assume I’m not cool, but I always get this look – some of you Insta-husbands and boyfriends know what I’m talking about – whenever someone hears or sees that Stephanie has nearly 14k followers on IG, it’s a look (or outburst) of, “umm, why is she dating you?” … and hey, that’s not nice! I have feelings too (😭). All jokes aside though, I love it! I get to say I’m dating a fashion blogger/model and that’s something I never thought I’d be able to say before she came along. I love when she visits me at work before a shoot, all glammed up, shining, and fierce. I see jaws drop left and right and it makes me laugh becuase she doesn’t notice (or maybe she’s just being modest). I’m always willing to lift her hand in public, give her a spin, and show everyone around us, “you see this?! This here. This is mine!”
Passion
Throughout our 3 years together I’ve seen everything behind the scenes: the stress, the sadness, the fear, the exhaustion, the doubt, and the overall nightmare that can be fashion blogging in today’s saturated community. But I’ve also seen the blood, sweat, and tears that this girl will sacrifice to engage in what she enjoys, and I mean it when I say that my girl is a warrior and she can do anything she puts her mind to. I couldn’t be any luckier to witness such power and confidence radiate from my soon-to-be wife. Seeing her do this all day, every day, always lights my fire, and she constantly inspires me to do the same. Since the day we met, it’s definitely been one amazing journey, and when fashion blogging became a part of her life, it definitely became part of mine. I’m there to be the hand to hold, the shoulder to cry on, and the voice to remind her that she should fight. But I’m also there to provide the celebratory hugs, tacos, and ice cream after a new collaboration is confirmed. I love my role in all of it.
lydia says
Okay, this was SUCH a great post! Loved reading everything your fiancé had to say and he is truly so funny! Loving all the test shots and you can just tell how sweet your relationship is. Thanks for sharing this!!
xo, lydia
Stephanie Whitman says
Awww thanks so much! I had so much fun reading back what he wrote. It was all so surprising and sweet that I bawled my eyes out for sure!
Ron says
This is an awesome post!! Brandon is great at this! You both are an amazing couple! Love you both very much!!
Stephanie Whitman says
He really is! People are suggesting a monthly series where he writes for me. I like that idea 😉 Love you too!
Helen says
Omg I love this post!!!! These photos are absolutely hilarious and I love your fiances sense of humour and how sweet and supportive he is of you!!!
H xx
Ashley DTKAustin says
I always love these types of posts! Grayson always has such an opinion when people ask him what it’s like to be married to a wardrobe stylist and blogger! Cracks me up!
Carolyn says
Awww this was such a sweet post. “I don’t know if I used that right but I’ve heard her say it before”<–that part made me laugh! How exciting that the wedding is coming up so soon. I gotta say I don't know what I would do without my Instagram Husband!
Donna says
Clearly a match made in heaven!
Stephanie Whitman says
Absolutely!
Rach says
Awww I love hearing from his perspective and you are on lucky girl! Love that he is so supportive of you!
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Stephanie Whitman says
He’s so supportive it’s unreal to me sometimes. I’m so lucky!
Helen says
Omg I love this post!!!! These photos are absolutely hilarious and I love your fiances sense of humour and how sweet and supportive he is of you!!!
H xx
Stephanie Whitman says
He’s absolutely hilarious, isn’t he??? I love how funny and how sweet he can be simultaneously!
Kim says
This is the cutest post! I love all of his pictures and that is something my husband would do too. He seems like a complete keeper!
xoxo,
Kim
Stephanie Whitman says
He’s definitely a keeper! I’m one lucky gal, that’s for sure!
Ashley DTKAustin says
I always love these types of posts! Grayson always has such an opinion when people ask him what it’s like to be married to a wardrobe stylist and blogger! Cracks me up!
Stephanie Whitman says
It’s so funny to hear the guy’s perspective! I love hearing it from other hubbies and boyfriends, so I thought this would be fun to share!
Carolyn says
Awww this was such a sweet post. “I don’t know if I used that right but I’ve heard her say it before”<–that part made me laugh! How exciting that the wedding is coming up so soon. I gotta say I don't know what I would do without my Instagram Husband!
Stephanie Whitman says
HAHA! He literally asked me after I shared this post “okay… but really.. did I use that right??” He’s the greatest!
Nicole says
Well OK, this is just the cutest post I have read in awhile! Love his perspective! I think you may need to start a monthly series with him!!!!
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m so tempted to do just that! He’s got such a fun way of writing, I would definitely love to involve him more in that aspect!
Kileen says
Omg, this is the sweetest post!!! He sounds so proud to have an amazing woman like you!!
Love how you can feel the love through his words in this post!
Kileen
cute & little
Kimberly Burke says
Ok, this post is amazing! It gives such good insight and he is so proud of you! I love the pictures btw! I was dying at some of his poses! LOL! Great post babe!
Kileen says
Omg, this is the sweetest post!!! He sounds so proud to have an amazing woman like you!!
Love how you can feel the love through his words in this post!
Kileen
cute & little
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m proud to have such an awesome guy by my side in HIM! It was so nice hearing his sweet words and thoughts about my life and career and his role in it all!
Kimberly Burke says
Ok, this post is amazing! It gives such good insight and he is so proud of you! I love the pictures btw! I was dying at some of his poses! LOL! Great post babe!
Stephanie Whitman says
I literally sobbed when I read some of his thoughts. He’s the most incredibly supportive person in my life. I’m such a lucky gal! Thanks for reading along 🙂
Nataly says
Awww this is the cutest! I love how he supports you and has really embraced his “insta husband” role.
Stephanie Whitman says
He definitely has. He embraced it even in the IG boyfriend phase right off the bat. He’s the best!
Jasmine Vargas says
Couldn’t help but laugh. Sounds like he’s a keeper for being so patient and supportive.
Stephanie Whitman says
He’s absolutely hilarious! I was glad that humor came through during this post. He’s such a keeper!
Nicole says
What a great post! It’s so fun to let the men take over once and a while 😉
Stephanie Whitman says
I’ll admit, it was nice to have a day off of writing too haha! Glad to have him guest post!
Jessica says
This is so cute! My husband would probably say the same things!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Stephanie Whitman says
Then you’ve definitely got a winner of a hubby! I love having such a supportive other half in my life.
the eye traveler says
such a couples goal! really enjoyed reading this post and please keep it up girl!
Stephanie Whitman says
I definitely want him to write for She Saw Style more often! He’s got such a great writing style and he’s so funny!
Mollie says
This is SO stinkin cute!!! I’m sure fiancé can relate to a lot of these lol. Congrats on your engagement btw! I’m also getting married this fall, I can’t wait to follow along on your journey!
Stephanie Whitman says
Autumn weddings are so beautiful! I can’t wait to read more about yours!
Madeline says
Aww this is such a cute post! Loved reading it!
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m so glad! Thanks for reading along!
Lauren says
This was adorable!! Brandon is just the sweetest 🙂 Love these positive ways you’ve rubbed off on him!
Xx,
Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com
Stephanie Whitman says
He really is the absolute best. I sometimes have to pinch myself when I realize how lucky I am to have him in my life!
Talina says
This was so darn cute to read! I had a smile on my face the entire time while reading! <3
Stephanie Whitman says
Oh YAY! That makes me so happy to hear. He has a great way of bringing smiles to everyone he encounters, so I’m glad he had that affect on you too!
Mollie says
This is SO stinkin cute!!! I’m sure fiancé can relate to a lot of these lol. Congrats on your engagement btw! I’m also getting married this fall, I can’t wait to follow along on your journey!
Stephanie Whitman says
Autumn weddings are so beautiful! I can’t wait to read more about yours!
Bianca says
This is really sweet, I always feel bad for making my boyfriend take pictures for me but it’s nice to see that some guys enjoy it!
Stephanie Whitman says
I definitely still feel bad sometimes, but he enjoys it more than I ever thought he would. It’s so helpful that we’re both creative people!
Laura says
Aww this is such a sweet post from your hubby-to-be! I loved reading how supportive he is of you.
xo, Laura
Lauren says
This is the cutest ever! You have the most supportive fiance and I’m dying at all of the great photos! Love these kinds of posts and getting the guy’s perspective!
xx
Lauren
Stephanie Whitman says
I definitely want to keep involving him as much as possible in this blog. He’s been featured in a couple of posts, but I want him to write more often because he has some serious humor that I’ll never be able to serve on my own haha!
Stephani says
This is such a great post! He is super funny and it’s nice seeing his perspective!
Xo, Steph
Stephanie Whitman says
It made me bawl my eyes out when I first read his sentiments. I often hear more negative things about my work, so to hear all these amazing thoughts from my fiancé was so comforting!
Laura says
Aww this is such a sweet post from your hubby-to-be! I loved reading how supportive he is of you.
xo, Laura
Stephanie Whitman says
He’s the absolute best. I really am so insanely lucky to have such a supportive sweetheart!
Liz says
Aw this is the sweetest post! I laughed out loud a couple of times lol!
Liz
Tanvi Rastogi says
OMG – How sweet is he … plus all his poses are hilarious. Loved the post. All the best you guys.
❥ tanvii.com
Stephanie Whitman says
It was hard to narrow down which photos to use because I have SO many hilarious ones! These were some of the best of the bunch though! Glad you enjoyed it.
Liz says
Aw this is the sweetest post! I laughed out loud a couple of times lol!
Liz
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m so glad it made you laugh! He’s such a goofball and a sweetheart. It made me so happy to read his thoughts about my career.
leah says
You two are so cute! I always love hearing a guys perspective of this industry!
xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com
leah says
You two are so cute! I always love hearing a guys perspective of this industry!
xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com
Torey Noora says
This is so sweet! What a supportive fiance you have! xx
Whit says
omg this is so funny! I love the male perspective on all this blogging craziness!
Britt+Whit
Tif says
This is so sweet! And the photos are HILARIOUS. My husband hates test shots.lol
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Tif says
This is so sweet! And the photos are HILARIOUS. My husband hates test shots.lol
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Candace says
K, I gotta admit I’m a bit sappy reading this post. I already love you and Brandon together, but reading his perspective and how much he supports you makes me love y’all even more. It’s obvious he knows what he’s doing and truly understands what goes into the industry. He will be the perfect Instagram husband 🙂
Candace says
K, I gotta admit I’m a bit sappy reading this post. I already love you and Brandon together, but reading his perspective and how much he supports you makes me love y’all even more. It’s obvious he knows what he’s doing and truly understands what goes into the industry. He will be the perfect Instagram husband 🙂
Brittany Shinn says
Easily one of your most underrated posts! I LOVED seeing the behind-the-scenes photos and was cracking up. Love, love, love hearing his responses. You guys are adorable and I absolutely love seeing the support, affection, and pride he has for you.
Bianca says
This is really sweet, I always feel bad for making my boyfriend take pictures for me but it’s nice to see that some guys enjoy it!
Stephanie Whitman says
I definitely still feel bad sometimes, but he enjoys it more than I ever thought he would. It’s so helpful that we’re both creative people!
Madeline says
Aww this is such a cute post! Loved reading it!
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m so glad! Thanks for reading along!
Whit says
omg this is so funny! I love the male perspective on all this blogging craziness!
Britt+Whit
Lauren says
This was adorable!! Brandon is just the sweetest 🙂 Love these positive ways you’ve rubbed off on him!
Xx,
Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com
Tanvi Rastogi says
OMG – How sweet is he … plus all his poses are hilarious. Loved the post. All the best you guys.
❥ tanvii.com
Stephanie Whitman says
It was hard to narrow down which photos to use because I have SO many hilarious ones! These were some of the best of the bunch though! Glad you enjoyed it.