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Cathclaire Lifestyle Wedding

Surprise, Cathclaire is Pregnant!

After hiding this news from you guys with lots of old photos, unique angles, and dummy drinks – Kev and I are beyond excited to finally share this big life update with you all! 

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The past couple of months have been a whirlwind. Around July 4, I found out that I was pregnant and it was quitethe surprise. Kevin and I have always wanted kids, but in my mind I was going to become a parent in a couple of more years. Obviously the big man upstairs had bigger plans for us so we are embracing this surprise with open arms and a side of nausea!

Once we got the news, I officially declared that summer was over (the heat was not my friend, for the first time in my life) and that winter needed to hurry up. Why did I crave winter time, you ask? Well, I was really sick for a couple of weeks and who wants to be in the summer heat watching everyone drink Coronas when all you can think about is throwing up? The answer is no one. Between the nausea and the hormones, winter was looking like my new BFF. I should also take this time to clarify that pre-pregnancy, the only thing I liked about winter was Christmas aka nothing weather related. 

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Cathclaire Wedding

Wedding Tips: Planning Your Engagement Photos

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Photos by Kaytee Lauren

One of my favorite parts of wedding planning was styling and shooting my engagement photos with my photographer and friend, Kaytee Lauren. Aside from the usual selfie and occasional iPhone photo, this was the first time that my fiancé at the time (now husband, Kevin) could join in on the professional photoshoot fun that I do constantly creating content for Cathclaire and here with Reb on The Crystal Press. And what a better time to do it than to celebrate being engaged?

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Cathclaire Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Spotlight On: Stripes, Again

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Before I started writing this post, I searched “stripes” on our blog to see just how many times we have written about stripes over the years. Turns out its A LOT. (Rainbow Stripes, Twinning In Stripes, Stripe Dresses etc). However, it has been over a year since they got their own dedicated post, so it’s about time to revisit!

For two girls that tend to stick to neutral palette { except for our brief moment with previously mentioned rainbow stripes last fall } stripes are a perfect way to make our looks interesting. We are fans of everything from bold striped pants that make a serious statement, to simple striped sweaters for everyday wear during the fall and winter months. Right now I’ve got my eye on this Monki set.

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Cathclaire Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Spotlight on: Chunky Knits

It looks like we have finally put summer in our rear view mirror.

Ok, don’t get us wrong. Summer is probably our favorite season. However, Once October hits, we are ready freddy for fall temps. It has been a dreary day here in RVA and with a chill in the air, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t perfectly content. And while we aren’t ready for snow days per se, we are happy to get into all things fall (read: basic). Catherine discovered a Pumpkin Spice Latte version of one of our favorite cold brews and I am ready for my husband to call up our “wood guy” to prepare for fireplace season. Ya hear that, Johnny?

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Lifestyle Richmond

Dining in Richmond: Acacia Midtown

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Acacia Mid-town is one of our favorite dinner spots in Richmond, VA. From the up-scale ambiance to the ever changing/seasonal menu, we always leave with a fabulous dining experience. Located on Cary St and Robinson (near PBR and Vitality Float Spa), if you haven’t had the Acacia Midtown experience yet – we highly recommend you treat yourself to it ASAP. You’re guaranteed a delicious meal!

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On Tuesdays, Acacia has half of bottles of wine. Um, yes, you read that right. Tuesdays are a very good day to treat yourself to a meal here and we do so whenever we can. If you are the early bird, you can experience their bar menu specials until 6:30 PM – even on Saturdays, which is rare around these parts!

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until 6:30
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Another great detail about Acacia is that it is a great place to rent out for events. Catherine had her rehearsal dinner here before her wedding and it was impeccable. You can’t beat the decor or the food or the service. If you are looking for a fabulous place to host your next event, look no further than Acacia Midtown.

Who is going with us for half off bottles of wine tonight? See ya there.

XO, The Crystal Press

Beauty Lifestyle

Fabulous Beauty Products with a Drugstore Price Tag

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As much as I enjoy upscale beauty products, I’d be lying if I didn’t reveal that I also have a soft spot for several drugstore beauty products……that I almost ALWAYS have on hand. Yes, fancy body wash is oh-so-fun and makes us feel luxurious but I love to use my Aveeno Stress Relief body wash. The smell is so nostalgic to me because I have been using it for years and sometimes you just can’t beat the way it lathers, ya know what I mean?

Of course, we also can’t ignore that the price tag on these products can’t be beat. Sometimes a girl has to look out for her bank account, amiright?

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Lifestyle

SHOPBOP SALE!

We LOVE a good Shopbop sale!

It’s time to stock up on your basics for fall. As we like to tell you guys on the reg, we believe that sometimes it is worth it to pay a little more for pieces that we know will last longer. From Free People sweaters, like Catherine’s from the last post, to great denim, it is worth it to invest in classic wardrobe staples because they will last MUCH longer than grabbing something off of the shelf at Forever 21. Here are our picks for great new fall classics. Happy Shopping!

Use code STOCKUP19 for 20% Off under $500 and 25% off $500+

And while you’re at it…. you might as well take a peek at the shoes & bags that are on sale too 🙂

Cathclaire Fashion Rebecca

Cozy Fall Favorites from Free People

We definitely go through phases when it comes to our favorite retailers, but one that has been tried and true over the years is Free People. We did one of our first events as fashion bloggers at our local Free People, so for me, the brand has a special place in my heart.

Freeps is our go-to particularly for oversized, comfy pieces. Comfy, slouchy t-shirts in the summer and cozier pieces in the cooler months. I gotta admit when I ordered this sweatshirt dress, I thought it was just the sweatshirt but was pleasantly surprised that the “skirt” it was styled with online was actually a part of the piece! It is unfortunately sold out now online because I snagged it on sale, but fear not there are plenty of options if you’re looking to add to your comfy collection.

Cath has been rocking this perfectly oversized sweater since she got it and I gotta admit, I’ve got my eye on it as well. It comes in 12 colors, and you are guaranteed to get some MAJOR wear out of it this fall and winter. We all prefer to dress comfortably right? Why not invest in some quality pieces that will last through the season?

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Beauty Lifestyle

Lip Colors for Everyday

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Rebecca and I have different hair colors and coloring in general. Would you be surprised if we told you that we have found a color scheme of lip color that we both wear, pretty much everyday? It doesn’t matter if we are prepping for a photo shoot or walking to lunch, the two of us are super fond of mauve toned lip colors! Our all time favorite is the Tarte Lippie Lingerie in Envy, but over the years – we have found several other lip colors that do the trick as well!

  1. Tarte Lippie Lingerie in Envy (Catherine wore this on her wedding day! See the blogpost here) or Undressed
  2. Tom Ford Lipstick in London Suede or Casablanca
  3. Nars Lipstick in Tolede
  4. Bare Minerals Gen Nude Liquid Lipstick in 2Legit
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Rebecca Piersol lip color

Insider Tip: One of the reasons I really love mauve berry lip colors is because they tend to have blue undertones. Blue undertones are important because they don’t make your teeth look yellow like other yellow toned lip colors. Bleaching your teeth also helps with this but, when you’re on the go – who has time to bleach too?

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XO, The Crystal Press

Fashion Lifestyle

Preparing Your Wardrobe For Fall : Three Essentials

Fall is here for some of us, and just around the corner for others. Or like, happening every other day if you live in the great state of Virginia! It’s the time of year where you have to check the weather each morning, no matter what, before you get dressed! Yesterday, I wore a long sleeve maxi dress, and today I’m wearing loose culottes and a t-shirt. You just never know what you’re gonna get in September in VA!

ANYWHO!! As we are dancing into fall, we thought we would let you guys know what our favorite, go-to, can’t live without wardrobe staples are as we make the season transition! It’s time to take stock of what you have in your closet and notice any pieces that might be missing. If you’re like us, you often do an overhaul of your clothes – consigning, posting on Poshmark, or honestly just misplacing pieces from season to season. So, if you find yourself missing some closet staples – fear not, we’ve got you covered!

Did we leave a favorite piece of yours out? Leave us a comment and let us know 🙂 xx

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