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Cathclaire’s Chic Christmas Decor Picks

By the looks of Instagram and other bloggers I follow, chic Christmas decor is going up early this year. In my opinion, it is never too early for *chic* Christmas cheer.

Whether you have been counting the days until November 1st to put up your Christmas decorations or prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving, I am sure you can already feel the Christmas cheer in the air. If you ask me, it’s undeniable. Everybody needs a break from 2020 and what better way to spruce up this *Stay at Home* thing than with chic Christmas decor?

If you haven’t decided on decor for your home or need to add a few things to your Christmas decor collection, I’ve got you covered with this blogpost. I am more than qualified for the task because your girl has been scouring the internet for WEEKS doing recon on the best and most chic Christmas decor available for delivery. Delivery is key for me because I rarely take Phoenix out to go shopping because

1. because he is HELLA wiggly these days

2. the pandemic and all..

So, Christmas decor being delivered to my door is where it’s at for me. Do you prefer to shop in store or having things delivered these days?

Anyways, I am pumped to show you guys some of the things I stumbled upon! I blame Hallmark because I have gone a little Christmas decor crazy this year peeps. While I am still waiting for more decor to be delivered, the packages that have arrived I put up the first week of November and I am ready to (Christmas) party.

Basically, the Hallmark Christmas movies will be on repeat in my sunroom -that is slowly but surely being transformed into a magical, warm and fuzzy Christmas oasis.

Shop my favorite Christmas decor here

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How To Style Faux Leather Shorts

I have been sharing some of my favorite fall outfit ideas over on my personal blog, but this look is just too good not to share here too! (ICYMI here are the first two posts: Amazon Dress & Marc Fisher Boots // Spanx, Sweater, Boots) I have to admit, I was wary about the paper bag faux leather shorts trend but decided to give it a shot. When I saw that J.ING had a pair, I knew I had to try them and create a fun look around the trendy piece.

*the shorts pictured are now sold out but here are similar styles*

You guys know I’m a big fan of J.ING ever since I started working with them last year and trust them for my elevated basics. All of their pieces feel like luxury items without the designer prices and you gotta appreciate that. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I tried the shorts on with my latest J.ING blouse. I felt a little funny at first, tbh, but I loved how they looked. I wanted to show off the top of the shorts so I decided to wear the blouse unbuttoned and a favorite tank top. To make the outfit even more interesting, I paired the J.ING pieces with these croc inspired Nine West boots to give the look some dimension. (more…)

Cathclaire Fashion Lookbook

Spotlight on: Free City Sweatpants

I thought I had grown out of my complete and utter obsession with being Jessica Simpson until this outfit – shot with Halle Kennon for The Crystal Press w Reb – with Free City sweatpants from SHOPBOP happened.

Since the debut of the MTV show Newlyweds in 2003 – like most of America – I have been a Jessica Simpson fan. I remember scanning outlets (the internet, tabloids, magazines) for every detail of her outfits on and off camera and was heavily influenced by her style. I thought I had grown out of it since the obsession began 17 years ago – but then this outfit happened.

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Fashion Lifestyle Lookbook Rebecca

Marc Fisher Friends & Family Sale

the crystal press marc fisher friends and family

You guys know we love Marc Fisher around here and they are currently running their Friends & Family Sale which means 25% off everything! This is a great time to stock up on a new pair of booties for the season. Their boots are honestly my favorite affordable pair on the market and I own at least 5. HIGHLY recommend if you are in the market for a new pair of everyday boots.

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Shopbop Fall Event Favorites

It’s here! It’s here! The Shopbop fall event! Shop our favorite picks from this awesome sale below.

From now until October 16th, you can get up to 25% off of some of your favorite Shopbop items. We spent the better half of today perusing this 200+ page online sale event – yes, thats how many Shopbop items qualify for this awesome discount – and have picked out our favorites for you guys!

From Madeworn Tees Cath has been rocking lately to awesome fall boots which our Rebs fave – you don’t want to miss the chance to get a discount on these fashion picks. We are already shopping this sale and it is chalk full of awesome, seasonless finds.

Shop our favorite items on the Shopbop sale here:

PS – If you want to be sure your favorite items on SHOPBOP qualify for the Fall Event, the term “Fall Event” will be under each item on their site that qualifies for easy shopping! XO, Reb + Cath

Cathclaire Motherhood

Nuna Pipa Car Seat Review

Considering a car seat for your little one? Here is my review of the Nuna Pipa Car seat from Nordstrom.

While I was pregnant with Phoenix, I did a lot of research in regards baby gear, especially car seats. There are so many things you need to think about when you are pregnant but some are more important than others. A car seat is one of the most important purchases to make or things to register for so I wanted to be sure I picked the right one.

I talked to family, friends and to The Crystal Press community on Instagram to find out first hand reviews of different models of infant car seats. As I did more research, I narrowed it down to 2 different car seats the Nuna Pipa and the UPPAbaby Mesa. Once I had it down to these two, I asked my community and the one that came back more highly recommended was the Nuna Pipa.

nuna pipa carseat review — ( I will never be over Phoenix dressed up in his first Ralph Lauren baby button down. Ever since this purchase, I have become completely obsessed with Ralph Lauren baby boy clothes. Look at what I linked below and tell me that you don’t agree!!!! )

Not only is the Nuna car seat one of the lightest car seats on the market, it has also been rated by Consumer Reports as the safest. The PIPA I have can be used in any vehicle and if you choose to purchase the model with the base, it takes one easy click to get the car seat in and out of the car. Which is a must when you are trying to navigate life with a new baby!

I love the look of this Nuna Pipa car seat ( I have the caviar color) , it’s safety features, and how functional it is. It was easy to seamlessly transfer from the car to the stroller to the living room. I give this car seat a 10 out of 10 and highly recommend it, especially after using it for 6 months with baby Phoenix! (see my no bullshit birth story here)

XO, Cath

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Cathclaire Fashion

Transition to Fall Fashion with Doc Martens

Transition to fall by adding a pair of Doc Marten boots to your next outfit. These boots add the perfect fall vibe to any outfit, even ones from your summer wardrobe.

Last weekend, I had a very relaxing weekend on the Rappahannock river. I don’t know about you, but I have a special place in my heart for rainy and overcast days on any body of water. Being on the water is always relaxing, but switching sunny days up with some gloomy weather takes it up to the next level for me. As you can see in these outfit photos, the weather was especially overcast and the temperature wasn’t quite cool enough to wear a full on fall fashion ‘fit.

Whenever the temperatures are not quite cool enough for a full fall outfit, I love to pair boots with jean shorts. In fact, I am a sucker for a good pair of jean shorts all year roundand invest in a new pair yearly that I wear way too much. It’s snowing outside? Great, I’ll wear my jean shorts with tights. You get the picture.

This year, I snagged a high waisted pair ofOne Teaspoon banditsand they have been my outfit BFF for months!

doc Martens fall fashion blog — I love these vegan leather Doc Martens, especially because they are blacked out.

Back to the boots – these blacked out, vegan leather Doc Martenboots knocked this outfit out of the park and paired with a duster sweater, gave the perfect element of fall to an otherwise summery outfit. I usually steer away from flat boots in general but these puppies have changed my mind! I am still amazed by how these Doc Martens elongate my legs .

I know with this being my third post including an Artipoppe baby carrier, my obsession is pretty obvious. If you are in love with Artipoppe baby carriers as much as I am, grab $55 bucks off you own with this link. PS – They make great baby shower gifts as well!

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THE CRYSTAL PRESS DR MARTENS FALL FASHION

Lifestyle Wedding

The Best Bridesmaids Gifts for Every Bride

You can tell at first glance that Catherine and I had completely different aesthetics at our wedding! Cath had a chic sequins Jenny Packham gown and us bridesmaids all wore black. I had a more traditional wedding, where I wore my mom’s dress and my bridesmaids wore various shades of ivory and champagne. (See all of the details from Catherine’s wedding HERE and from my Homestead Wedding HERE.)

One thing we both had in common was how much we love our bridesmaids! We both wanted to find the perfect gifts to show our girls how happy we were that they were a part of our special day. Catherine gave us all face masks for day-after revival and diptyque candles – our fave! I gave my bridesmaids wrap bracelets that they wore on the wedding day and a little box of goodies for the weekend. We both toasted our girls with Veuve on the magical days, of course!

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Cathclaire Lifestyle Motherhood Rebecca Travel

Our Outer Banks Photo Journal

Late summer getaway in Corolla, NC

Catherine has been taking full advantage of her summer at her family’s beach house in the Outer Banks and to say I have been jealous of all of her weekends away is an understatement! Phoenix is growing into the cutest little beach babe and I was so thrilled to be able to spend a weekend at the beach with these two.

Our September trips in the past meant New York Fashion Week, events, shows, photo shoots and either air or train travel. Sure, we miss the energy of the city, but I think I speak for both of us when I say that our lives have changed for the better since the arrival of Phoenix and Catherine’s motherhood adventure. Let’s be clear, we still know how to have fun!! Beach days, bare feet and beer gardens made for a much needed girls weekend away.

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Mindfulness Rebecca Travel

Getaway Shenandoah : Relax, Recharge at Getaway House

Escape the city safely, to relax and recharge at Getaway House

John and I went to Getaway House for the first time last summer, right when he got out of school. It was the perfect way to kick off the summer. This year, we decided to go right before he goes “back to school” even though that will look different this year. We have both been working our butts off for the past month and the Getaway was MUCH needed.

Back in June when we were reminiscing about our 2019 visit, I thought this would be the perfect chance to escape the city and have a mini vacation during the pandemic, as long as they were up and running and using safe protocols. Sure enough, Getaway has adapted to the times and is using extra safety precautions when preparing for its guests. Naturally, the entire experience is socially distant, with the cabins situated apart from each other and if you don’t want to see anyone else during your trip, you definitely do not have to. (more…)

Cathclaire’s Chic Christmas Decor Picks

How To Style Faux Leather Shorts

Spotlight on: Free City Sweatpants

Marc Fisher Friends & Family Sale

Shopbop Fall Event Favorites

Nuna Pipa Car Seat Review

Transition to Fall Fashion with Doc Martens

The Best Bridesmaids Gifts for Every Bride

Our Outer Banks Photo Journal

Getaway Shenandoah : Relax, Recharge at Getaway House

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