June 2018 | the crystal press fashion blog

Mom Jeans for Any Season

I have had the hardest time finding a pair of mom jeans that not only fit me, but are flattering on me. I swear it is just as hard as finding the perfect shade of blonde for your skin tone! (see my post on where to get your blonde hair done in Richmond on The Crystal Press here.) I have short legs and curves so mom jeans have been a trend I have been TRYING to make happen for cathclaire + the crystal press fam but failing miserably. They either make my legs look stumpy or my hips look too large etc etc. The other day I found a pair from ASOS and I decided to give them jeans a try. My trick for ordering online in a time crunch? Order two clothing sizes that you think you are closest to. I ordered the 27 and 28 in these jeans and ended up going with the 27. Did I mention that I love them?

I know the vintage style mom jeans are traditionally a thick, truer denim but these have a little bit more give in them that I appreciate. You know, a little stretch. These ASOS jeans are more comfortable for me to wear than a truer denim and if I am being completely honest, I’d even wear them on a plane. And I hate wearing jeans on planes. Like, loathe.

Shop my Mom Jeans Look Here:

I have been enjoying styling these mom jeans in different ways! Stay tuned for these blues to show up more in outfits here on The Crystal Press. What are your favorite mom jeans and why? Shoot us a message at thecrystalpress@gmail.com or comment below! Our favorite part about blogging is hearing from YOU! xo Cath

Photos: Kaytee Lauren

Lookbook Rebecca

Outfit Remix: Polka Dots + Lace

It’s no secret that I have been wearing these polka dot culottes on repeat. I wore them for John and my trip to Blenheim and have pretty much been wearing them a couple times a week since. If you follow me on insta-stories you definitely have seen these quite a few times. There is no shame in outfit / piece repeating, folks, especially when you find something that you really like! So this outfit is a little bit of a remix from that Blenheim look, and the look that I wore when John and I went to see RENT a couple of weeks ago.

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Cathclaire Lookbook

Black and White Striped Dresses for Summer

Ever since planning my wedding last year (see the wedding photos here), it is as if stripes have taken over my life. From decorating our home with stripes (a big carpet, accent pillows, you name it) to wearing them every chance I get here on The Crystal Press, I have stripe fever and this Revolve House of Harlow dress is no exception. I love a summer dress that is breathable with lots of movement for those extra hot days that getting dressed is unfathomable. Throw on a pair of statement earrings and your favorite hat (okay, maybe the hat thing is just me..) and you have an outfit in no-time. Whether you are packing for a summer vacation or brunching in Richmond with friends – summer dresses are stylish and getting ready time-savers to get you out the door sooner rather than later 🙂

Shop my favorite striped summer dresses and statement earrings here:

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Beauty Cathclaire Richmond

Where to Get Your Blonde Hair Done in Richmond, VA

As a blogger, it is my job to try out different hair salons around Richmond, VA to tell my peeps (you guys!) reviews about where to go and which hair stylist to see so you can have a great experience at your own hair appointment. TBH: I get my hair done ALOT. While I do get my hair done in other cities depending what zip code I am in or what photoshoots I have where, I get my hair done in Richmond most often. Lately I have been noticing that aside from the usual fashion questions, I have been getting questions about my platinum blonde hair so I wanted to start with addressing where to get your hair done in RVA.

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Lifestyle

Side Stripe Pants Under $50 From ASOS

Happyyyyy Friday lovelies!!! It’s that time when we take a look at things we have been wearing, coveting, adding to our carts and admiring on others and rounding them up on here for you!! Athleisure and brands like Adidas, Nike and Fila have been making a major come back over the last couple of years and with that brings back trends like the side striped pants!

Today we’ve picked out 12 pairs that we found on ASOS under $50 – including the two we are wearing in these pix!!

What trends are you guys into these days?

Lifestyle New York Rebecca Travel

Style + Comfort with Dansko + Zappos

This post was sponsored by Dansko + Zappos but all opinions are my own.

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of traveling up to New York for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic and boy, was it a fabulous weekend! There will be plenty more photos and details about that in the coming weeks, but for now, I want to talk about one of the true heros of the day: the Dansko’s Octavia.

Leading up to our trip, I knew that I wanted the day to go perfectly, and there were so many factors that would go into that. Arrival time, a good night’s sleep, a fabulous outfit, and a pair of shoes that would last me the entire day.

I have to admit it had been a few years (okay, maybe closer to 15) since I have owned a pair of Danskos, but when they reached out with their exclusive Zappos campaign, I immediately fell in love with this pair. And then I fell in love with them again once I finally put them on! It was obviously important for me to look my very best for the Polo Classic and these shoes provided the perfect combo of style and comfort that I was looking for. Whether you are looking to up your summer shoe game with everyday comfortable shoes, or are looking for a great pair of heels to top of your outfit, I highly recommend checking out the collection that Dansko has to offer on Zappos!

I have no doubt that this pair is going to be in heavy rotation when it comes to my shoe choices this summer.

Need more reasons to shop at Zappos?
1. Free + Fast Shipping – seriously, I think my shoes got here in 2 days.
2. 365 Day Return Policy – you know, just in case the shoe doesn’t fit.
3. The selection is AMAZING. So many great choices, my shopping cart is practically always full.