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Notes From Reb: IVF So far

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I woke up this morning in a little bit of a panic. If you follow me on Instagram and stories you know that I have been sharing our IVF journey thus far in pretty explicit detail. This morning, however, I woke up thinking: what if this doesn’t work? What if we don’t get pregnant this first time around? What am I gonna tell my followers? But after a quick meditation, I realized is that I need to continue taking one day at a time.

Since we decided to go forward with IVF, I have told everyone (including myself) that I am just taking things one day at a time. It’s all we can afford to do at this point. Thinking about the what if‘s is not going to help my emotional state from day to day. And, naturally, my emotional state effects me physically, and right now I need my body to be healthy as I’m growing these eggs.

{ I am currently 7 days into the egg stimulation process – which, for me, means one injection in the morning and two at night with bloodwork + ultrasound monitoring every other day. }

So, knowing that, this blog post is probably going to be a bit jumbled I just wanted to say some things on here before I forget. Honestly, I have so much to say, but for now I’ll try to keep it short-ish and as sweet as I can 🙂 

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Must Have Fall Boots: Marc Fisher Padmia Chelsea Boot

every gal needs a lug sole chealsea boot for fall (or any season!)

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You guys know that Marc Fisher makes some of our very favorite shoes. From my signature white combat boots that have made frequent appearances over the years, to their cult classic espadrilles – they simply make the best.

When I saw this white pair on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I knew I had to have them! My old faithful boots will still get a lot of play but the heel is a bit higher, and I needed something for more everyday wear.

ENTER: Padmia Lug Sole Chelsea Boot

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Spotlight on: Hot Pink

hot pink dreamin’ with inspo from cathclaire

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Who said you have to switch to a neutral color palette once fall hits? No one! Certainly not us.

We have both been branching out of our regular simple, neutral style patterns lately. For the most part, over the past few years, you’ve seen a lot of black and neutral colors here on The Crystal Press. Lots of playing it safe. A lot of that is because of the switch to more stay-at-home style, but even before that we liked to keep things pretty simple.

BUT, like I said in my last post with the Zebra dress, we have been feeling rejuvenated when it comes to fashion, which has brought some serious EXTRA-ness. Feeling inspired again feels great, not to mention has made for some great photos. For this shoot, we just wanted to have FUN, but in the process, we were reminded that our style is always evolving.

Cath has been having a moment with hot pink and I had to take advantage of these awesome photos and find some awesome hot pink pieces on our favorite retailers.

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Wedding Guest Edit: Zebra Print Maxi Dress

This would make the perfect dress for fall weddings or special events.

ASOS Design Maxi Dress The Crystal Press Fashion

It feels GOOOOOD to get dressed up again. Like, really good. If you’re like me you really leaned into loungewear over the past year and a half and LOVED IT. I have bought more sweat suits, knitwear and t-shirts than ever before and fully leaned into making the fashionable. Because I do truly believe you can make a LOOK out of sweats.

BUT, as of late, I have been really excited to get dressed up, create new outfits and have just generally rediscovered my love for styling. I reallyyy felt it when I wore the orange dress to my sister-in-laws rehearsal dinner a few weeks ago, and the momentum has kept up ever since. I got really excited for our shoot with Halle of Wild Heart Creative, because it had been a while since Catherine and I created content together just for fun.

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Must-Have Amazon Biker Shorts with Pockets

$20 amazon biker shorts

I have done extensive research on the best biker shorts with pockets over the past year! Last year during quarantine, I started walking a couple miles each day in different neighborhoods around Richmond.  We live in a cul de sac and just walking up and down the street was just not doing it for me. So I would drive into Carytown, The Fan or Northside to get my stroll on.  Because I wasn’t walking from home, pockets were essential to hold my phone, car keys, mask and card if I was going to stop for coffee or a drink on my walk.

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Spotlight on: Orange Wedding Guest Dresses

Is Orange your color? Have you never worn it? If you said yes to either answer, this post is for you.

[ this post was written in August 2021 but edited with updated selects in May 2024]

ORANGE WEDDING GUEST DRESS

When I took to insta-stories with an ASOS haul to help me figure out what to wear to my sister-in-laws rehearsal dinner, I was blown away that so many people loveddddd the orange dress option! If you’ve been a follower around here for any amount of time, you know that I tend to stick to black or neutrals for basically all of my clothing.  But lately, I have been inspired to branch out with new colorful pieces, and was so glad I decided to add this orange dress to my cart as an option for the rehearsal dinner. (more…)

The $30 Amazon Dress You Need In Your Closet

this $30 amazon dress is the perfect addition to any closet

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YEP, YOU READ THAT RIGHT. $30. I first shared my love for this dress over on my personal blog, Sartorial Meanderings, at the end of summer. And whaddya know, I just couldn’t resist getting it in another color!  Ever since I saw my girl Laura Leigh of Louella Reese wearing the blue version, I knew I would add it to my wardrobe eventually! I have gotten more compliments when wearing the blue version than I have on any piece in a while. Who knew that a simple $30 dress could end up being one of the cornerstones of my fall wardrobe.

I won’t go on and on about it too much, but just trust me, y’all.  It comes in like 15 color and print combos, is the perfect midi length, lightweight and comfortable, perfect for layering and can be dressed up or down! Style it with a cardigan in the fall or sandals during the summer. I don’t try and force purchases on you guys *that* often (hehehe), but I’m really pushing you on this one here! Anyways, let’s get to how I styled it this time.



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3 Cathclaire Approved Amazon Dresses Under $40

amazon fashion dresses under $50

I have been hesitant about Amazon fashion but lately, my exposure to it on all things social media has seeped into my pores and changed my mind. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been somewhat uninspired with the shopping world lately for a variety of reasons. Some of my favorite stores in Richmond, VA have closed due to the pandemic (RIP Nordstroms & Need Supply Co) and while I usually love online shopping, I haven’t found that many fashion purchases that I am pining for.

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Reb’s Favorites: superdown Cropped Tops from REVOLVE

As you guys can see, I am on a HUGE crop top kick. I just love how they can be dressed up or dressed down, layered or stand alone as the basis of an outfit. My current favorites are superdown from REVOLVE. I shared a few favorites last month in this post, but since then I have added a few new favorites to my collection.  They were all perfect for my recent Vegas trip, and they will all still be in play once fall rolls around and I can throw a sweater, blazer or button down over them.

Here are a few of my current favorites:

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Levi’s 501 Mid-Thigh Shorts

rebecca piersol levis 501 shorts

To be honest, I am usually more of a comfy pants even in the middle of the summer. Quarantine truly spoiled me and I am all about the comfort these days.  BUT, when I packed completely wrong for our trip to Key West and basically wore these black Levis 501 Mid-Thigh denim shorts every day, I fell in love with them.  I have always loved the classic Levis 501 style in jeans and these shorts are the same! They are perfectly high rise, and I love the extra length.

There’s nothing worse than jean shorts that ride up your butt, amiright? The black pair are sold out all over the internet, but light and dark blue denim wash are available and trust me when I say you need to ADD TO CART.



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