And without further ado, here are 32 great gift ideas under $100!! From great simple sweaters, to fun ideas like this smart jump rope – we’ve got you covered. If you’re like us, your list is a mile long and as much as you want to spend your whole pay check on gifts for the whole family, you just can’t! (we may or may not have done some shopping for the people on our list from these options!)
Time and time again we have told you about our love for all of minted’s services! From Catherine’s wedding invitations, to me decorating my kitchen, we love to work with Minted. And nowwwww, I’m back at it again and just as excited as before – if not more excited! I have had a vision for our loft space ever since we first walked into our house during our initial house hunt. We have vaulted living room ceilings with beams (that our cats love, and freaks many of you out on insta-stories) with a loft space outside of our bedroom upstairs. For two and a half years we had an old hand-me-down desk from my parents sitting there and the space was never used!
~ Enter: chalk paint and a desire to be able to actually work from home ~
Once I painted the desk white, I knew it was time to finish the space. When minted reached out with the opportunity to partner with them again during the holidays I jumped at the offer. Sure I decided on a less conventional “holiday” partnership, but to me this was the perfect Christmas gift to myself! So, whether you are looking for some personalized photo gifts for your loved ones, or want to treat yourself to some pieces of art – minted is a great go-to place! Now through Monday, all gifts are 15% off with other specials going on as well. Time to get shopping, y’all!
As much as I am sure you’d love to read us go on and on about the different stocking stuffer ideas that we have this year – you’d also like to see us just get straight to the point. Whether you’re looking to add just a little something extra to your husband, sister, mother, brother or cousins stocking or you are looking for ideas of little things to ask for – here are our picks! As always…….
We asked and you guys answered: Gift Guide for Him! Gift Guide for Him! So here we are. If you’re like us, it is extra hard to shop for the men in your life. It feels like they already have everything they need, and well, because you know, men. So! We have been doing our research over the past couple days and have come up with a list that will hopefully make your holiday shopping a little easier!
CLOTHES
OTHER GUY STUFF
MORE CLOTHES!
… and if he’s lucky…. WORTH THE SPLURGE!
It’s the most wonderful timeeeeeeee of the year! Time to get a head start on your holiday shopping (or your shopping for yourself) with some of the great deals going on right now! We;ve rounded up a few of our favorite deals from our favorite retailers to make things a little easier for you 🙂 
SHOP FAUX FUR ON ASOS – 25% OFF EVERYTHING
BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF
SHOP HOME DECOR ON URBAN OUTFITTERS
SHOP BASICS ON BOOHOO – 60% OFF EVERYTHING
NASTY GAL – 60% off everything
TOPSHOP – Up to 50% Selected Lines
AMAZON – New deals daily!
QUAY AUSTRALIA – Buy one, get one with code BOGO
ANN TAYLOR – 50% off everything
MISSGUIDED – 50% off everything with code ‘useme’
This post is Sponsored by Zenni, but opinions are my own.
I am a glasses girl and have been since, well, the third grade. I have certainly gone through my share of phases where I prefer to wear contacts, but I have found over the years that a great pair of glasses is integral to my personal style. When we were approached about a collaboration with Zenni, I was excited to add yet another pair of specs to my collection just in time for the holidays. On occasion, Catherine likes to sport some frames as well and even though she doesn’t need them with a prescription they still add quite the spark and personality to her look!
I used to think that buying glasses online would be tricky, but Zenni has so many great frames, and incredibly affordable prices that the process was so easy! You can also upload a photo of yourself and do a virtual “try-on” if you want to get a better idea of how they would look on you. I “tried on” quite a few pairs, but at the end of the day, I did what I always do and chose the first pair that caught my eye! This clear, grey round pair is justtttt what I was looking for. I also love this geometric pair that Catherine picked out from the Architectural Design collection. They really do have options for everyone!
Another great perk from Zenni is the option to upgrade your lenses using Blokz, to prevent damage to our eyes from staring at screens all day! This is extra crucial for many of us that spend hours a day working at a computer. This addition is only $16.95 and an absolute no-brainer for our technology bombarded eyes!
So, my fellow glasses lovers, check out Zenni today and treat yourself to a new pair of specs to spice up your holiday looks. They’re so affordable, and the selection is so expansive, there’s really no reason not to 🙂 If you don’t need / wear glasses, don’t worry, they’ve got sunglasses too!
Photos: Tayten Kenzie Photography
The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ was the perfect desert getaway for Kevin and I. We were in Tucson for a wedding (which was absolutely lovely by the way) and can’t say better things about this city in AZ. In fact, we wish we had gotten to stay longer to explore the beauty of this city more! (more…)
Ever since the temperatures dropped, I have basically been living in my newly coined “winter uniform.” Well, actually, I have been wearing this oversized knit from boohoo throughout the fall and only when it got to be cool enough did I start to pair it with my fave trusty leggings + new boots from Marc Fisher! Each time I go to create a blog post about closet essentials, I don’t even mean to round up only black items, but alas it tends to happen quite frequently! It’s not that I don’t enjoy wearing colors and patterns, but when it comes to the basics, I find black is simply easiest. Every girl should have at least one oversized black sweater and pair of black boots in their closet and I have found that every couple years my collection needs a bit of an overhaul. (more…)
This post was sponsored by Zappos, all opinions are 100% our own
There is a crisp chill in the air and you know what that means – it’s time to break out the UGG slippers and boots. Whether we are running errands or picking up dinner for a cozy night in with our favorite TV show, UGGs take the relaxing in style to the next level.
We remember when UGGs first hit stores and they were worn by our favorite celebs. Back then, there were just a couple of styles of their famous boots. But um, have you checked out UGG lately? They have everything your heart could desire. From slides to leather boots to slippers, there is something for everyone no matter your personal style.
If you are curious about the variety, just check out these two options we styled on The Crystal Press today! We picked a few pairs that are twists on our classic favorites to change it up a bit. Reb scored a pair of metallic slides with the oh-so-loved Ugg fur throughout the inside. I took a walk on the wild side by choosing these funky short black boots with fur on the inside and out! We have a feeling these are going to get a lot of wear around RVA. From pulling them on in the mornings before barre, to walking around between happy hour and dinner we’ve found ourselves constantly reaching for our new Ugg treasures.
If you’re looking to add some Uggs (or really, any new shoes, clothes or accessories) to your wardrobe this fall, Zappos should be your go-to retailer! With their fast, free shipping and 365 day return policy, it is a no-brainer that they should be your one stop shop for everything from sweaters to sunglasses to new boots and slippers.
{ UGG CLASSIC SHORT PATCHWORK FLUFF BOOTS }
photos: Tayten Kenzie Photography
FRIENDS! Can you believe its already November? YES, very cliche I know, but seriously? Where does the time go?
So, with the holidays upon us, we want to hear from you! What kind of posts do you guys want to see on here over the next two months? Gift guides? Holiday party dress roundups?
As much as we love to use this platform as an outlet for ourselves, we also want it to be a place that you go to when you need inspiration and ideas. So naturally, we want to write about the things you want to read about. It would mean a great deal to us if you drop a note in the comments section and give us a little feedback about what you want to see here so we can make that happen.
We are also working on getting together a holiday giveaway series. Two years ago, we did our 12 days of giveaways here on TCP and it was a huge hit and so much fun! If you have any ideas, suggestions or donations you’d like to add to become a part of this, we would love to hear from you too! If you feel more comfortable sending us an email, feel free to do that too: thecrystalpress@gmail.com <3
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A note to our fellow bloggers – if you want to partner with us during our holiday giveaway series let us know! Also, we’d love to hear from you about what your readers like to see during the holiday season. What works, what doesn’t work, what gets the most engagement, etc!! Thanks in advance 🙂
xx Reb + Cath