April 2018 | the crystal press fashion blog

April 2018 archive

Life Happens, Pizza Helps

Because we’ve all had that day where the only solution is pizza.

HAPPY MONDAY!!! I am feeling uncharacteristically refreshed after a fabuloussss weekend.  Friday Dinner at Laura Lee’s for Richmond Restaurant Week; Saturday we saw RENT! and yesterday John and I spent the day doing some spring cleaning and yard work and it was surprisingly fun! I am especially proud of my front steps flower pots.  (more…)

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Moms always have our backs and we could all argue that every day should be Mother’s Day. But alas, popular culture has narrowed the official celebration down to a Sunday in early May.  Show your mama some extra love this year by adding to her gardening collection, her cooking collection or her growing clothes collection! We’ve picked out some gifts that we’ve got our eyes on to show your appreciation for those special women in your lives this year.



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A Cathclaire Favorite: The Statement Blazer

While Cath is off celebrating her birthday early with a little R&R in Miami with her hubby Kev, I’m just sitting here constantly perusing the internet for some fun summer purchases. Cath is the queen of a good statement piece, and this gold jacket and her iconic hat are two great examples! A good blazer can be a great piece for laying in the spring/summer months for chilly nights etc so I’ve rounded up some blazers and other fun statement accessories that are worth investing in this summer.  (more…)

What’s in My Bag: Reb’s Purse Essentials

When I started on this blogging journey, my knowledge of ANY sort of beauty related products was extremely slim.  I picked up a few things from friends in college, and from my mom working at Saks, but I never really had strong preferences.  Along this adventure, I have discovered some tried and true products that I keep in my purse at all times.  Some, like Kate Somerville’s Depuffing balm, I first discovered from brand collaborations and have continued to use and others like the Too Faced Hangover Primer, I have learned from Cath.

In any case, here are the 7 products you can find in my purse on the reg.

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Where to Stay in Athens, GA: Graduate Hotel

Last week, over John’s spring break, I had the *brilliant* idea to take him down to Athens, to show him around downtown and UGA. I only went to Georgia for my first year of college, but my besties there can attest to the fact that I visited atleast 3 times a year during our college years. The drive from Charlottesville was always a doozie, but totally worth it.  I’ve been telling John this for years, tried to make plans with our pals to meet up in Athens for a game, but alas, it just never happened.  So when we had the chance to choose a destination this April, I asked my friends if the Graduate if we could check out their property there.  (more…)

Shop the ShopBop Spring Sale!

We’ve still got two days left in the Spring ShopBop sale and its safe to say we have filled up our carts more than once over the past few days!! This is a great time to shop for designer pieces that you wouldn’t normally splurge on, because, well, 20% off! Here are a few of our favorite pieces from the sale, including some denim and handbags you should consider investing in.



In the market for a new bag? Use the ShopBop Sale for a new investment piece! 20% off up to $500 and 25% off $500 or more is a deal you don’t wanna miss! Having a great bag is often the icing on the cake when it comes to making a fabulous look. Here are some of our faves >>



And last but not least, one of our favorite mottos: invest in denim!! The right pair of jeans can last you YEARS. Honestly, I think I’m still wearing most of the pairs that I invested in during college today.  Good denim is definitely worth the pricetag.



The Perfect Striped Midi Dress for Spring

*I told you guys I would be wearing this jacket non-stop*

Most of you guys know that my husband John is a high school English teacher, so each year I look forward to Spring Break! Last year, we took a road trip through the south and hit Gatlinburg, Nashville, Memphis and Oxford and it was so much fun.  And so much driving.  This year we decided to go visit some friends in Atlanta and then I would take John to Athens, home of UGA, where I spent my first year of college.  MUCH more to come about Athens, but here’s one of my looks from our trip.



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Revamp Your Workout Gear with Revolve

workout gear the crystal press fashionIt is so easy to get into a workout clothes rut, because after all – you are just going to workout in them, right? Not so fast! With the athleisure trend STILL in full force (remember Reb rocking that awesome Calvin Klein piece here?), there are some great workout brands out there to choose from. From star workout leggings (a TCP favorite) to mesh tops, there is a style for everyone to revamp their workout gear in the best way. Whether you want to spend a pretty penny or look for something more affordable, we’ve gathered up some of our favorite workout clothes from Revolve at a variety of different price points in this blogpost.

What better time to invest in some new workout clothes than when they weather starts warming up and the days start getting longer? I don’t know about you but new workout clothes always put more pep in my  step and give me more motivation to get to the gym or to go on that run. What are you looking forward to as the weather warms up? We hope to see some of you around town in RVA! xo

Shop our workout gear picks from Revolve here:

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