I knew who Becky Kimball was before I met her. I had been following her on instagram + swooned over her incredible pictures, amazing home + beautiful life since the beginning of my instagram days --- but the thing that really left an impression on me, is the way she talked about her children. Such kindness, confidence + wisdom well beyond her years. We sat at the shallow end of the swimming pool as she told me her story. My life is forever changed. I love her heart so much! Becky is kind, she works hard for what she wants + puts her faith above her fear. I'm excited for you to see life underneath the many hats she wears.
What are the roles or hats you lead in your life?
As it is with most women, the roles I play vary significantly from day to day. I am first and foremost a mother and a wife. I am also a friend, a sister, a twin, a daughter, a photographer, a good listener, an organizer, a cleaner (a bit OCD if you ask my husband) and a numbers girl. Lastly, I am an Angel Mother.
Which hat do you find most rewarding?
The hat that is most rewarding is being a mother. I am this role every minute of every day and I feel blessed and grateful because of it. It is not one I take lightly as we can't turn this role off and set it aside for a time. Which also makes it exhausting, draining and emotionally challenging. But we all know that it's enduring the hard things that our greatest reward comes. And seeing my children succeed and thrive gives my heart the greatest joy.
What hats do you find are most challenging and what do you do to embrace them?
The hat that has probably been the most challenging is my role as an Angel Mother. This is a role that is not given to many and it is not one that you ever want. When faced with this, it seemed that no other thing in this world would ever be important anymore and I felt as though I couldn't go on in life. To be honest, there were times I wanted to crawl right in Rylee's tiny casket and lay with her forever and follow her to heaven. Naturally, the challenge trying to overcome and accept this role was putting anger aside and realizing that every day I could get through would mean that I'm one day closer to seeing her again. We embrace this role by incorporating her in to every fiber of my family's growth and we are that much more blessed because we have an angel watching over us.
What hats are least known about you?
The hat least known about me is that I graduated with a degree in Business Finance and worked in that field for ten years. On a leap of faith, I took my focus to photography full-time just three years ago and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Who or what inspires you?
My faith inspires me. It inspires me to be better at all these roles and gives me the strength to know that for as many hats as we wear, that we can't be all things to all people if we aren't being good to ourselves and taking care of ourselves. Something that I always reflect on (and I can't remember where I heard it) is that we can't lift others up to a point that's higher than where we are. So it's important that we all be kind to ourselves and put the pressure of wearing all these hats perfectly off to the side. My faith is a constant in my life to help me get past the challenge of all of our roles and reminds me that we are not in this alone.
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How to Measure Hat Size
Finding your perfect hat starts with finding the perfect fit. Let's answer some common questions to help you find a Gigi Pip that will give you the best look and feel.
How is hat size measured?
How to measure my hat size?
How do I adjust my Gigi Pip hat?
HOW IS HAT SIZE MEASURED?
Hats are measured by the inside circumference at the bottom of the hat's crown (the sweatband) and most often measured in centimeters. While hats may be sized according to their measurement, it is fairly common for women's hats to be sized based on average women's head sizes and then adjusted down to fit.
For example - Since the average women's head size measures 57cm, a small to medium hat would be made to fit 57cm and then can be adjusted down to 55cm. Larger head sizes measure up to 59cm, so a medium to large size hat would be made to fit a 59cm head size and then can be adjusted down to 57cm. Children ages 7 and below are typically 53cm, and those ages 7+ tend to be 55cm. Because of this, Gigi Pip hats sizes are as followed:
Kids (53cm to 55cm) S/M (57cm to 59cm) M/L (59cm to 61cm)
Additional Sizing Chart (based on average women head sizes):
X Small - 55cm (21.65 Inches) Small - 57cm (22.44 Inches) Medium - 58cm (22.83 Inches) Large - 59cm (23.22 Inches) X Large - 61cm (24.01 Inches)
HOW TO MEASURE MY HAT SIZE?
There are two primary methods of measuring your hat size and are based on the style in which you wear your hat. You will need to take both measurements (shown below) and then use the larger of the two measurements to determine your hat size. Once you've received your hat, you can decide on the style you'd like to size your hat to and adjust your hat accordingly.
TIP: If you don't have a textile measuring tape, use a string or piece of yarn to measure the distance around your head. After you have marked the yarn around your head, lay it out flat on the ground or table and measure the straightened out piece of yarn with a measuring stick or regular measuring tape.
Method 1: The Traditional Style
This is the traditional style of wearing a hat. The front tip of the hat is low on the forehead, just above your eye brows, causing the hat to sit nearly level with the ground. To measure your head using the traditional style method, measure the distance around your head from the center of the back of the head to the forehead just above the eyebrow as shown below.
1. Use a textile measuring tape (or string) to measure the distance around your head crossing through the center part of the back of your head and the forehead just above the eyebrow. The tape should be level with the ground.
2. Check the measurement of the tape wrapped around your head. Hat sizing is in cm. If you are in-between sizes, we suggest sizing up and adjusting your hat accordingly.
Method 2: The Halo Style
This is the halo style way of wearing a hat. The front of your hat is raised up and the hat sits on the back of your head. To measure your head size using the halo method, measure the distance around your head passing through the back of your head, just above your neck, and the front of you head up on your brow as shown below.
1. Use a textile measuring tape to measure the distance around your head passing through the back of your head, just above the neck, and the front of your head high on the brow. The tape should be higher in front than in back.
2. Check themeasurement of the tape wrapped around your head. Wearing a hat Halo style is usually a smaller hat size than wearing a hat traditionally however we recommend using the larger of the two hat sizes. If you are in-between sizes, we suggest sizing up and adjusting down.
HOW DO I ADJUST MY HAT SIZE?
All Gigi Pip hats are made to adjust to the perfect fit. Before making any adjustments, check the inner band type and follow the directions below.
1. My hat has draw strings - If your inner band has draw strings located behind the tag on the rear side of the hat, simply pull them tight to adjust your hat size down a size or two. Pull gently to avoid a tare.
2. My hat DOES NOT have draw strings- Many types of inner bands do not allow for a draw strings such as leather, elastic or cotton with a foam lining. Hats without a draw string are adjusted by using Gigi Pip's Hat Sizing Tape (sold separately). Hat sizing tape has long been the preferred method of adjusting hats because it allows you to keep the inner band in its natural form and the foam molds comfortably to the head.
Directions to useHat Sizing Tape: Place the foam tape on the inside of your hat, behind the sweatband, with the sticky side facing towards the hat wall. Wrap the tape completely around the hat for maximum size decrease or cut tape length in half for a more moderate decrease. Size to fit prior to removing the adhesive cover. Once the fit is correct, remove the adhesive cover, press firmly into place, and wa-lah.
For more questions about hat sizing, please contact Gigi Pip at hello@gigipip.com.
