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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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.
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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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?
While choosing your wedding dress is the most fun part of wedding planning, it can be one task that the bride (YOU!) doesn’t prepare properly for to maximize your wedding dress dreams potential!! Here are our 6 tips on how to choose your wedding dress!
Let’s talk about hair accessories, y’all. Trends come and go in this fast fashion world that we live in, and we will hop on board with some of them. Some we will ditch as our styles continue to evolve, but some we will hang onto even after the mass craze is over! Headbands fall into the latter category. If you’re like me and tend to be lazy when it comes to doing your hair, a headband or headscarf can do wonders for adding a little something extra to your look!
We also love how playful & youthful a good headband can look. We might be into our thirties, but we love hanging onto our youthful spirits and this is one way to do that! Whether you like a simple handband, like Catherine is rocking, or you want something with a fun print, we have rounded up a few options to add a girly vibe to your look.
Any holiday sales can be overwhelming and Labor Day sales are no exception. We rummaged through all of the deals online and decided to pin point it down to our favorite sale going on. After a long and heart felt search (he he ) we decided that Anthropologie has some great deals going on right now! From home and decor to EXTRA discounts off sale clothing, we have rounded up our favorite pieces on sale from Anthro for your last minute Labor Day sale needs.
Shop our favorite fashion finds and home decor pieces from Anthropologie here:
Happy Labor Day and of course, happy shopping!
XO, Reb + Cath
Denim tends to fall on the more casual side of dressing but with a few tweaks and accessories, you can dress up your denim for your next occasion in no time. There is nothing better than seeing a classic piece like denim jeans or denim jean shorts in a new light!
My favorite way to dress up denim is with a fierce blazer. What makes a blazer fierce? I love a blazer that is tailored for a slim fit but doesn’t look tight. I also prefer a longline lapel with a minimal amount of buttons like this white one from the ASOS Design line. If you are looking for an investment piece, blazers are a great investment to make because you will wear them for years to come. Balmain, anyone?
Another great way to dress up denim is with a pair of statement heels. I recently spotted Hailey Bieber (her style is amazing, am I right? Don’t get me started on her hubby L O L ) dressing up her denim ensemble with a pair of neon heels and I have never seen something look so RIGHT. Whether you are in the mood for a neon pop of color like Hailey or a metallic pop like moi, a pair of statement heels is a great way to elevate your denim look.
Last but not least, another way to dress up your denim is with lace texture. I love this black hat because it has a ribbon around it that creates a lace effect. The silk shirt I am wearing also has lace detailing throughout so it makes the top look dressier, especially at first glance. Even if lace isn’t your thing, find a texture that Is and use that to elevate your denim!
I hope you found some ways to dress up your favorite pair of denim anything – I know it is one of my favorite ways to make an outfit.
We’ve made a lot of sweeping generalizations and grand statements on here over the years about our “favorite pieces.” I’m not saying that some of them have been wrong, but I am saying
If anyone ever said that you should put your boots & booties away during the summer, they were straight up wrong. We’re sorry if you feel led astray, but the truth of the matter is that you can rock your booties year round. Yes, yes, we love our sandals & heels, slides and sneaks but one thing we have in common is that we both tend to reach for our boots year round. They just have a way of elevating your look in a way that some summer flats just don’t.
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