Cleanse your house, space, and spirit with my personal sage smudging routine.
I am a big believer in smudging you house with sage. I do it at least once a month around the moon phases.
Some people doubt it’s effects by calling it a placebo but ya know what, placebo or not – I don’t care. I don’t care because every time I sage a space – my house usually – the energy feels magically different. SO much lighter. Placebo or no placebo, smudging my house with sage is always worth it.
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It’s been a hot minute since we had an outfit or styling post on here! It has been a bit harder to keep up with this kind of content, not only during quarantine but also as we are both juggling hectic schedules, trying to arrange photos with photographers, babysitters etc! BUT HERE WE ARE! WE DID IT!
Once again, we ended up not necessarily “twinning” but wearing outfits that could both fit with the same theme : keeping outfits interesting using layers! I chose to give the sweater vest another go, and Catherine layered this hanky panky turtleneck not only with her Gucci tee, but with a sequin duster on top.
If you are like us, you have been living in boring loungewear, sweat suits and pajamas for almost a year now, so when you have the chance to get dressed you want to make things interesting!
I have been playing around with the layered sweater vest (or knit tank) look for a little while now, and while it isn’t always the most flattering thing on my body at all times, I think it looks cool 🙂 It adds dimension to an otherwise boring look. And I don’t mean basic, because you know I love using simple basic pieces to create an interesting look. AKA, A shirt dress + sweater vest = combined textures party.
Cath knows how to really jazz up a look, we know that! She pulled the double layering with the lace turtleneck and sequin duster for these photos and I loved both. I loooove the way the sequin duster looks especially IRL, but the lace turtleneck really made this look IMO! Also, who knew that Hanky Panky made turtlenecks? They are of course sold out everywhere (we still could find the body suit), but we have rounded up some other ideas for layering your looks as we transition from winter into spring!
Think bodysuits, dusters, long cardigans and fun textures.
~ LAYER THESE PIECES TO ADD TEXTURE
FOR INTERESTING OUTFITS ~
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If there is anything to make you feel like celebrating, it is sequin pieces, right?
Like I said in our last post, about Valentine’s Day dresses, I think we could all use an excuse to celebrate these days! The winter months can be so dreary, especially if you are feeling truly stuck at home. Enter: this cheesy Hallmark Holiday. If you are like us, you tend to not make a big deal about Valentine’s Day, but this year it feels like we need to celebrate everything, no matter how big or small.
Nothing says celebration quite like SEQUINS!
Catherine has been rocking some seriously amazing sequin ‘fits lately which totally inspired this post. She has always been the sequin queen, but with the longline sequin blazer she’s been rocking in a few of her IG posts, I felt that sequin pieces needed their own moment to shine. (hehe) So I’ve rounded up some pretty affordable sequin options for you to rock as you wish! Whether you are having a girls night via zoom or celebrating with a signification other, getting dressed up always makes a gal feel good.
Cheers to looking and feeling your best this Valentine’s Day, bbs! xx
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The phases of the moon have always been fascinating to me. Over the past couple of years, I have really enjoyed learning about the phases of the moon and how to harness the natural power of the two most well known moon phases: the new moon and the full moon. During these two phases, the energy of the moon is most felt.
As I’ve said in several of my blogposts here and on cathclaire.com about the moon, mother moon affects the ocean tides, the growth of plants, and (among other things) human beings with her energy.
I’ve shared my full moon ritual here on The Crystal Press and touched on how a full moon is about completion.
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.
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.
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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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!
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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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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I am not going to lie, I felt the biggest sense of relief when I was introduced to the brand Artipoppe for baby carriers. As someone who has an obsession with all things fashion/outfits/style and isn’t afraid to say it, I knew the baby carrier thing was going to be an issue. Most of the baby carriers in the market are not ones that I am particularly excited about. However, my friend Ally introduced me to this brand Artipoppe and IT WAS LIFE CHANGING. There are so many cool prints available on Artipoppe, a unique brand started by a mom who saw this exact hole I’d been feeling in the market. I know they are pricey but believe me when I say the comfort, quality, and craftsmanship of these Artipoppe baby carriers make them a work of art and SO worth the price.
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The sunroom was one of the biggest selling points when we first toured at our house back when it was still on the market. Everyone loves natural light and this room has tonsof it. Two of the walls are windows and it opens up the house so much.
