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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

The $30 Amazon Dress You Need In Your Closet

this $30 amazon dress is the perfect addition to any closet

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YEP, YOU READ THAT RIGHT. $30. I first shared my love for this dress over on my personal blog, Sartorial Meanderings, at the end of summer. And whaddya know, I just couldn’t resist getting it in another color!  Ever since I saw my girl Laura Leigh of Louella Reese wearing the blue version, I knew I would add it to my wardrobe eventually! I have gotten more compliments when wearing the blue version than I have on any piece in a while. Who knew that a simple $30 dress could end up being one of the cornerstones of my fall wardrobe.

I won’t go on and on about it too much, but just trust me, y’all.  It comes in like 15 color and print combos, is the perfect midi length, lightweight and comfortable, perfect for layering and can be dressed up or down! Style it with a cardigan in the fall or sandals during the summer. I don’t try and force purchases on you guys *that* often (hehehe), but I’m really pushing you on this one here! Anyways, let’s get to how I styled it this time.

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Cathclaire Fashion Lifestyle Lookbook

3 Cathclaire Approved Amazon Dresses Under $40

amazon fashion dresses under $50

I have been hesitant about Amazon fashion but lately, my exposure to it on all things social media has seeped into my pores and changed my mind. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been somewhat uninspired with the shopping world lately for a variety of reasons. Some of my favorite stores in Richmond, VA have closed due to the pandemic (RIP Nordstroms & Need Supply Co) and while I usually love online shopping, I haven’t found that many fashion purchases that I am pining for.

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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Reb’s Favorites: superdown Cropped Tops from REVOLVE

As you guys can see, I am on a HUGE crop top kick. I just love how they can be dressed up or dressed down, layered or stand alone as the basis of an outfit. My current favorites are superdown from REVOLVE. I shared a few favorites last month in this post, but since then I have added a few new favorites to my collection.  They were all perfect for my recent Vegas trip, and they will all still be in play once fall rolls around and I can throw a sweater, blazer or button down over them.

Here are a few of my current favorites:

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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Levi’s 501 Mid-Thigh Shorts

rebecca piersol levis 501 shorts

To be honest, I am usually more of a comfy pants even in the middle of the summer. Quarantine truly spoiled me and I am all about the comfort these days.  BUT, when I packed completely wrong for our trip to Key West and basically wore these black Levis 501 Mid-Thigh denim shorts every day, I fell in love with them.  I have always loved the classic Levis 501 style in jeans and these shorts are the same! They are perfectly high rise, and I love the extra length.

There’s nothing worse than jean shorts that ride up your butt, amiright? The black pair are sold out all over the internet, but light and dark blue denim wash are available and trust me when I say you need to ADD TO CART.

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Fashion Lifestyle Rebecca

Why I Invest in Designer Brands

This post originally appeared on Sartorial Meanderings in October 2019, but I have updated the links and my favorite designer pieces with more current photos!

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OKAY GUYS, LET’S GET RIGHT TO IT.
I have been wanting to write this post for a while, especially because I see so many bloggers out there constantly posting about “dupes.”

When I say “Why I Invest in Luxury Fashion,” I don’t necessarily mean at designer prices.  Lots of my designer pieces are consigned from The Real Real, Tradesy, Poshmark, eBay and my current favorite, Mercari.  What I should really say is that I like to buy quality over quantity.  I realized a few years ago that the number of pairs of shoes or bags that I bought was absurd in comparison to how long they lasted me. I was spending hundreds of dollars a year on pieces that simply wouldn’t last. I thought I was being savvy by shopping from fast fashion retailers, but in reality I was spending the same amount of money on all of these crappy items as I would on a few quality, designer pieces. So that’s when I bought my first used Louis Vuitton off of Tradesy and asked for Gucci Slides for my birthday. (pictured below)

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Beauty Fashion Lifestyle

Things We Bought This Month and Loved

we wrote this blog post during quarantine last year, but the sentiment remains the same and we have updated it with current favorite picks.

the crystal press quay sunglasses

Another thing that we learned in Quarantine is how to spend less, and on things we really want! As fashion bloggers, we are often buying things to try out so that we can spread the word to you guys about what we like and don’t like. We are also gifted products (usually beauty) to share with you as well. We try to share only things that we truly believe in, but often will link similar products as well.

Today, we are sharing a handful of things we purchased this month and really loved. These won’t break the bank and range from candles to earrings, to sunglasses and accessories. We are going to try and make these posts a regular thing here on the blog and hope you find them helpful and useful!

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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Spotlight On: Chic Shorts for Summer

move over denim, there’s a new shorts style trending this summer.

rebecca piersol shorts summer style

I have NEVER been a shorts girl.  I have had my fair share of denim shorts over the years, some that I have liked okay.  But, to me, they just are not comfortable.  Even my favorite One Teaspoon pairs can get uncomfy after a few hours.  I am alllll about comfort these days, especially after living in loungewear for a year, so when I started doing some shopping for new summer pieces, I was on the hunt for shorts that were chic, but comfortable.  I hit the jackpot with these two pairs from ASOS and they have been on repeat now that the temps are warmer.

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Fashion Rebecca

Reb’s Favorites: gorjana jewelry

gorjana rebecca piersol

I first posted here on the blog about gorjana last summer, and since then, my love affair with the brand has only grown deeper and my collection has grown to an almost absurd amount of pieces.  I wear a combination of gorjana necklaces and earrings everyday and love changing up the different layers and earing combos to match my outfits and my moods. To get a feel for how I love to mix and match, check out this reel.

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Fashion Lifestyle Lookbook Rebecca

How To Style Anine Bing Graphic Tees for Spring

anine bing tshirt

Anine Bing t-shirts have been a staple in my wardrobe for years! I am a sucker for designer t-shirts,  and pride myself on being able to find Gucci & Saint Laurent tees secondhand at “reasonable” prices, but when it comes for best bang for your buck, Anine Bing takes the cake. The quality is as good, if not better than luxury designer tees and the price can’t be beat! These tees are $99 and will LAST.  I have had the one shown in these photos for almost two years and it has seen some major wear. But it is in excellent condition!

Honestly, I wear graphic tees most days of the week, year round so investing in quality pieces is absolutely necessary.  I am about to add a few more of these styles to my cart & continue to grow my collection and I highly suggest you do the same if you are a t-shirt addict like me.  SHOP my picks below & keep scrolling to see my favorite ways to style the tees for spring. From afternoon strolls, to chillin around the house, to running errands and heading out for dinner with your girls, I’ve got you covered with plenty of pieces to pair with the Anine Bing Graphic Tees.

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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Summer Style Edit: Dreamy Dresses

here is your big summer style round up: the dreamy dress edition

We are starting to work on some other exciting projects on The Crystal Press, and aren’t always able to bring you new and different outfits each week, because, that’s a lot. So, instead we are going to be bringing you our style blog posts per season, with a few big blog posts, where you can find all the optoins you need for each seasons best pieces!

SO, after getting tons of responses from you guys on this Free People dress that I wore in Key West, I decided to kick off the summer style edit with dreamy dresses. Perfect for vacay or the backyard, we all love a good flowy dress. Summer is a time where I rarely stray into fun and funky pieces so putting together this dress round up was super fun and I even got a few for myself. (Excited for this H&M number to come!)

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