If you’re like us, a new season means a long wish list for the upcoming climate conditions, upcoming weather appropro activities, and, well, … upcoming anything. Any excuse to shop is a good excuse in our book. We rounded up some pieces that we are pining over in the online shopping scene for your viewing pleasure. Along with pieces to bring our wardrobe into these early days of Fall (we are into everything flare if you can’t tell), we also included an oh-so-plush robe that just screams skip work and wear me all day. Dangerous as it may sound, sometimes as it gets colder a girl just needs a luxurious candle and an uber comfortable robe to fight the climate changes and by fight, we mean hibernate. What do you have on your wish list for Fall?
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tie it up
If you saw our pampering routine post, you know we went to Fashion Week in New York and have been busy busy! We spent our days in New York frolicking in the streets, seeing ALL the fashion and kickin’ it in Central Park (is there anything more #NewYork?). We spent our evenings celebrating NYFW with other fashion-loving bloggers and hitting some of our favorite spots. It was perfect for our first official Fashion Week as The Crystal Press.
It was important to have outfits that could transition from Day to Happy Hour to Night and this Free People (surprise, surprise) Drippy Crochet Maxi was the ideal transition piece for me. I’ll definitely be taking it into Fall & Winter over jeans and a tee!
The Shoe Box
We recently stopped into local Richmond shoe boutique The Shoe Box to talk with owner Roma Marshall about how she curates her shop and of course get her take on fall’s emerging shoe trends. I think we can all agree that fringe is everywhere and Roma was raving about it!
“2015 Fall was like going to a Rodeo. Fringe, Fringe everywhere. As an accessory on a shoe or a bag, I think it is fabulous and ageless. Especially with the 70’s and boho vibes going on right now.”
Reb picked up the Sam Edelman Fringe Booties (see how she styled them here) and they are sure to be a staple on her feet this fall. Other trends we see are the Sky High Boots & BLING. “Girls will never get tired of embellishment,” Roma reminded us “I have found season after season, I can’t have enough bling in the store.” Cath picked some Belle by Sigerson Morrison studded flats proving that to be the case. They are perfect with a basic maxi and will definitely be one of her go-tos for everyday wear!
How to Pamper Yourself at #NYFW
This post was sponsored by Unilever.
If you have been following The Crystal Press on Instagram, you know that we just got back from New York Fashion Week. If you don’t follow us on Instragram: we just got back from fashion week & here’s your reminder to follow us (pretty please.) New York City is a hustling and bustling city and for two Richmond girls like us, this can be overwhelming if you aren’t careful. That being said, it was important for us to keep some sense of routine amongst the beautiful craziness that #NYFW brings. The routine that made the most sense was our beauty routine because when you look your best, you feel your best…. or at least that’s what we tell ourselves.
Our beauty routine goes something like this: pampering ourselves while still leaving some money in the bank for the following evening’s festivities. We did just that while dolling up for fashion week events and revisited our love for Caress® Daily Silk™ and it’s silky smooth texture. Luckily we brought it with us to #NYFW and were thrilled with the delicate fragrance of white peach and orange blossom & the clean, luxurious feeling it left behind. Traveling, traveling, and more traveling can really make one crave more than one shower a day, and we didn’t stray far from this thought while staying at the Eventi Hotel on 6th Avenue. Thank you Caress® Daily Silk™ for saving the day over and over at #NYFW!
Treat yourself to the alluring fine fragrance of Caress Daily Silk every day and feel truly irresistible. Refer to http://www.houseofcaress.com.
Pumpkin Spice (Up Your Life!)
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A Classic Case of the Mondays
What do you do when you wake up with a classic case of the Mondays? Whenever I wake up moving slower than I’d like and with a lack of motivation on a Monday, I try to remedy this less than ideal situation asap. (Disclaimer: some days it works more effectively than others.) My first move (besides waking up) is to get a nice, strong cup of joe. I know everyone has a different preference when it comes to strong coffee, but when I’m looking to put a big ole pep in my step, I grab a large iced coffee to combat the tiredness. After that mission is accomplished, I get all scholarly and consult my book of quotes for the mental part of my case of mondays. I have a few go-to’s* that help me shift my perspective from “another-work-week-FML-i-want-to -stay-in-bed-I-hate-my-alarm-I-hate-everything” to “a-new-week-equals-a-new-beginning-and-you-only-live-once-maybe-i-should-turn-on-drake.” All cathclaire gibberish aside, I try to shift my perspective from negative to positive. Maybe my simple two part remedy elicits a mere placebo effect but hey, I’ll take it.
- “Leave some room in your heart for the unimaginable” – Mary Oliver
- “Just look at life with more playful eyes. Don’t be serious. Seriousness becomes like a blindness. Don’t pretend to be a thinker, a philosopher. Just simply be a human being. The whole world is showering its joy on you in so many ways, but if you are too serious, you cannot open your heart.” – Osho
- “Set your life on fire — seek those who fan your flames.” – Rumi
- “Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.” – Earl Nightengale
Posted while listening to “The Motto” – Drake 
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New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2016
Check out Our Favorites at NYFW SS 16
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Stay tuned for a full travel post from our New York trip, but for now – here are our latest loves from #NYFW Spring Summer 2016.
torn & tattered
I wholeheartedly agree with Catherine when she said in her last post that she is a true summer girl. Fall is right around the corner, as everyone keeps reminding us, but it is still humid humid humid here in Richmond so my favorite summer dress (slip) and Frye braided sandals are still in play. This slip is one of the most versatile pieces that I own and it has traveled with me from Charleston to Jamaica to Florida and back this summer and it is currently packed in my suitcase for NYFW. It comes in 12 (!!) colors.. so what are you waiting for!?
Catch y’all on the flip side of Fashion Week! Make sure to follow us on instagram to keep up with our adventure.
shop away, friends!
flare out
Labor Day weekend has come and gone and as memorable as it was, I am having a hard time not thinking about summer coming to an end. We have 11 days left until the Summer Equinox and I feel like I need to make a bucket list to celebrate the end of one of my favorite season, just to be sure I cover all of my summer must-do bases. I can appreciate bundling up next to a bonfire in a chunky knit or cheering on Virginia Tech Hokie football as much as the next person, but it is hard to compete with the joy that summer brings to me. After all, what’s not to like about the long, sunny days & the way a Corona tastes in the heat of a summer? Here’s to appreciating this beautiful season for the next 11 days!
Posted while listening to On The Way Home by John Mayer 
Our Insta Summer
Collaboration with Bahama Shop boutique near the Ocean Front in Virginia Beach. 
Rebecca’s wedding at The Omni Homestead Resort. 
Happy Hour at Lemaire in The Jefferson Hotel.
Brunch at The Boathouse, Short Pump. 
Free People Richmond #Summerdays event with 1213 Hair Salon.
Beach Bar in St. John, USVI. 
Blenheim Vineyards, Charlottesville, VA. Home of delightful Rose. 
Catherine with Tony Oller of MKTO after their concert in Richmond.
The Crystal Press event with Ocie New York designer, Sarah Littlejohn.
Reb on her Honeymoon at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica.
Rebecca’s Rehearsal Dinner at the Shooting Club at The Omni Homestead.
Rebecca’s bachelorette party in Isle of Palms, SC.
Hilton Ocean Front, Virginia Beach.
