As we were walking through Scott’s Addition, a local favorite spot to take photos, Catherine & Kenzi told me that I “should wear that to get free Chik Fil A.” I started cracking up, because the thought hadn’t crossed my mind, even when realizing I was wearing a cow print set. There’s nothing quite like great friends to tell you the truth! (more…)
You guys already know that I love Not Your Mother’s brand products. Their dry shampoo is my go-to because they have a tinted product and the price tag is just so darn affordable. I was so excited when they sent me their Sea Salt Sprays to try this summer! I am truly lazy when it comes to doing my hair and lately, I tend to just throw it up in a bun and let it down a few hours later, hoping to create the perfect waves. But that was before I tried the Beach Babe Texturized Sea Salt Spray!
Guys, seriously, it is fabulous. It creates a texturized, matte finish for your hair, making you feel like a real live mermaid. I spray it liberally in my hair after the shower and give an all over scrunch and let it work its magic. It has a delicious coconut scent and makes me feel like the beach is just around the corner! Did I mention that it’s under $5 at Target? I KNOW. AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and try it out. It’ll help that summer feeling last even once September rolls around.
Location: Havana 59 // Photos: Kenzi Creates
If you’ve been following along with me over on my Sartorial Meanderings for the past few months, this midi skirt is NOT new to you. I’ve had it for a few months now and have been consistently wearing it IRL and on the blog. That’s why we like versatile pieces right? I featured it in two different “how to style” series on my IG TV that also ended up here. Once with a black button down and most recently with my Grateful Dead tee. Now that I’m thinking of it – I reckon that might be the next piece that I show how to style over on good old instagram! I used to shy away from skirts because I found them to be generally uncomfortable but ever since the midi length came back into style I’ve found myself eyeing quite a few online. They come in all styles, prints & colors and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion, which is why I love ’em. Clearly, I like to pair them with graphic tees but if you’re a crop top gal or more of a blouse lover, then you do you.
So! I’ve rounded up a few that I have been coveting from some sites like Free People, Revolve & ASOS and these are by no means all that’s out there. The midi skirt world is your oyster if you will. If you’re into this style, there are plentyyyy of options out there for you! Take a walk on the wild side with a leopard print, or stay classic with just plain black. Let me know which ones you are into in the comments below! Happy shopping xx
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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As girls that love a taste of the finer things in life, we are a sucker for a good steak dinner! We were so excited when Flemings Steakhouse (located at our local favorite mall Stony Point Fashion Park) invited us to try out a few of their current specials.
The ever revolving options offered with their Chef Table selections are innovative and excellent. We started off our meal with the Caprese salad and it did not disappoint! We also got a chance to try one of the burgers from their summer special (details below), and that definitely lived up to expectations as well. Talk about an amazing burger!
We love when we get the opportunity to partner with local places, spaces & businesses, so when Creek’s Edge at Stony Point contacted us about coming to check out their apartments, it was a no-brainer. We are Stony Point girls through and through. We will only see movies at Cinebistro. We love happy hour at Brio & are suckers for a steak dinner at Flemings Steakhouse. Not to mention, of course, Cath used to work at Saks. So, we had driven past Creek’s Edge Apartments countless times and were excited to check out what they have to offer.
If you are like the two of us, we are endlessly searching for the perfect bra and undies. We are so excited to share the launch of a new company that we love : My Tell Tale!
We recently collaborated with Tell Tale on Instagram for the launch of their new bra and undies collection. When it comes to undergarment collaborations, things can get tricky because Reb and I are two different body types and styles. That said, we each got a set of bras from Tell Tale in our respective sizes and we LOVED them – so much that we are doing a blogpost about them too because you guys have to know about them! If you are looking for a comfortable yet stylish set of undergarments, give Tell Tale a try. They are a great price point and def going into our drawer as new faves!
They are available in colors for all skin types, meaning there is literally something for everyone. They are now available on SOMA, and we have to say they feel right at home with the cozy vibes of the brand.
Head to the My Tell Tale page on Soma Intimates to shop their awesome bras and undies. Trust us when we say that the 5 for $35 undies is a steal.
XO, Reb + Cath
Every single post I’ve written in the past few weeks I have wanted to start with SPRING HAS SPRUNG! But really, it finally has.
It feels like each day is getting more beautiful than the rest, and we better enjoy it before the hot, humid, summer days in VA arrive. A few weekends ago, John and I traveled up to our favorite spot, Blenheim vineyards for a beautiful day of wine tasting and Blue Ridge Mountain Views. On Sunday, we bounced around town enjoying the weather, sitting at Byrd Park lake and taking advantage of things we often take for granted. Of course I made him snap some pix along the way 🙂
Each year, I learn more and more from Catherine both personally and professionally, on our blogging business adventure. This year, Catherine delved into the world of Human Design and taught me so much about myself, helping us to work together much better as a team! This past year we worked on some super fun projects together here on The Crystal Press, went to the Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic, saw Taylor Swift in Atlanta and had some serious laughs over countless glasses of wine. She keeps me on my toes when it comes to pop music and meditation (the classic combo) and always helps me out when it comes to hard decisions like where to go for happy hour or which pair of shoes to buy.
I have no doubt that this year has just as much if not more in store for us in all aspects of our business and our friendship. Cheers to many, many more years, Cath! Wish I was there to celebrate, but we will make up for it when I get home. I love yaaaaaa xx
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Who else is having a flashback to childhood seeing all of these awesome hair clips out there right now?!
I first noticed when Sincerely Jules came out with her collaboration with Scunci, avail at Target, that pins and clips were making a come back! I am notoriously bad about “doing my hair” so personally, I am loving this trend because it helps me do something interesting with my long locks instead of just throwing my hair into a bun! I ordered some pearl clips off of Amazon and TBH you get what you pay for, because I bought like 10 for $20 and they did not hold my hair very well. So, I liked a few more quality clips for you guys, if you want to jump on the trend! I also plan on ordering a few sets from the Sincerely Jules collection, to take me back in time to my ballet days with bobby pins galore.