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On Friday, we shared our love for our hometown, Richmond, VA with you which is a large part of who we are as The Crystal Press. Today, I’m gonna tell you a little bit more, that you may or may not already know about us and our mission. Sure, we love, love, love fashion. But that is not the only thing that we want to share with our readers. I could go on and on about how these converse are my go-to shoes when my feet just can’t with heels or about how ever girl needs a classic blazer in the closest. However, I wanted to spotlight another aspect of TCP with this post. (more…)

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zero degrees celsius

I stepped off of the plane from Guatemala on Friday night at midnight, so excited for Spring in #RVA. We had spent 10 days in the balmy Central American temperatures and I expected to find our beloved hometown fully in bloom, temperate and ready for my new spring wardrobe. Much to my dismay, this weekend was made up of 50 degree temps with the sun making the occasional appearance. I have to admit I was disappointed, but not entirely so. I love any opportunity to wear a comfy sweater and Catherine can attest to the fact that I am always trying to make them fashionable, but rarely find success in doing so. Needless to say, when we were picking out our Sunday threads to head to our friend’s studio opening, I was finally able to make this old Theory sweater happen!

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Sarai

By the time you guys are reading this, I’ll be back in Guatemala, on a coffee farm or in a cooking class or perhaps helping out some children on Lake Atitlan. However, as I’m writing this I’m currently procrastinating from packing – a struggle Cath and I both know all too well. I’m staring at an empty suitcase with a 5am wake-up call and know I HAVE to get started. Two of the first things I always start with are a good basic staples that I can wear over and over again (this maxi & shirtdress) and the perfect pair of sunnies. Read on to find out about DITTO!