December 2018 | the crystal press fashion blog

December 2018 archive

Twinning in Tart Faux Fur Coats.. Again!

A few years ago, Tart Collections sent us these fabulous faux fur coats, and to this day they are something we get the most compliments on! It also started off our inclination towards twinning, which we have enjoyed on and off over the past few years.  So when they reached out again this winter to collaborate, we jumped at the opportunity to spruce up our faux fur collection.  We loveeee this Zoey Coat and have been wearing it basically non-stop since they landed on our door step.



It’s no surprise that for this Sundayyyy jaunt in Scott’s Addition, we both showed up wearing our favorite cropped pants + current favorite shoes.  We tend to end up coordinating more often than not, without planning ahead.  I guess you could say we are on the same frequency 🙂 In any case, we’ll choose faux fur over anything, any day during the chilly winter months! There’s also something so very festive about them and we love how versatile this particular style is.

What’s your favorite outerwear trend?

SHOP CATH’S LOOK




PS. Richmond friends, have you been to the new-ish Don’t Look Back in Scott’s Addition? We love the ode to the old Triple Pool Hall, and of course the margaritas!

SHOP REB’S LOOK



faux fur coatstart faux fur PPS. Thanks for the oh so fab shades, Jeepers Peepers! //  PHOTOS: Kaytee Lauren

Human Design Chart Reading with Cathclaire

Understanding my human design chart has changed my life beyond measure. Knowing how I operate best in the world and how I digest energy in my life has created so much joy and allowed me to blossom into who I am supposed to be. I am still a work in progress….but from relationships, to work / life balance, to manifesting – my human design chart has unlocked so many helpful tips of information and self awareness! This knowledge has helped me communicate feelings I’ve had for years but never understood. Not only do I understand these feelings but my human design chart has helped me to use these feelings in an efficient way in my life.

I love human design because it give every soul permission to be themselves and slowly diminishes that nagging feeling of self doubt. I have studied human design for a plethora of reasons but the main one being to empower those around me. I have seen such a big change around me through sharing charts with my family and friends and I can’t wait to see that change with you too!

If you want to book a session with me – see details on my Human Design Chart readings here. I’d love to chat! 

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A Love Letter to Richmond Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Ever since my sister-in-law Susannah started working at Richmond Ballet last year, I have fallen completely back in love with the ballet.  From their studio series’, to the epic 35th Anniversary celebration that Catherine and I attended in September, I have loved reconnecting with RB.   When we started collaborating with Richmond Ballet this year, I was overjoyed at the opportunity to help spread the love for Richmond’s ballet company and programs through our channels on The Crystal Press.  I am especially excited to write a little bit about what The Nutcracker means to me! (more…)

Holiday Gift Guide: Under $100

And without further ado, here are 32 great gift ideas under $100!! From great simple sweaters, to fun ideas like this smart jump rope – we’ve got you covered.  If you’re like us, your list is a mile long and as much as you want to spend your whole pay check on gifts for the whole family, you just can’t!  (we may or may not have done some shopping for the people on our list from these options!) 



Holiday Gift Ideas with Minted

Time and time again we have told you about our love for all of minted’s services! From Catherine’s wedding invitations, to me decorating my kitchen, we love to work with Minted. And nowwwww, I’m back at it again and just as excited as before – if not more excited! I have had a vision for our loft space ever since we first walked into our house during our initial house hunt.  We have vaulted living room ceilings with beams (that our cats love, and freaks many of you out on insta-stories) with a loft space outside of our bedroom upstairs.  For two and a half years we had an old hand-me-down desk from my parents sitting there and the space was never used!

~ Enter: chalk paint and a desire to be able to actually work from home ~
Once I painted the desk white, I knew it was time to finish the space. When minted reached out with the opportunity to partner with them again during the holidays I jumped at the offer. Sure I decided on a less conventional “holiday” partnership, but to me this was the perfect Christmas gift to myself! So, whether you are looking for some personalized photo gifts for your loved ones, or want to treat yourself to some pieces of art – minted is a great go-to place! Now through Monday, all gifts are 15% off with other specials going on as well. Time to get shopping, y’all!



Holiday Gift Guide – 32 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

As much as I am sure you’d love to read us go on and on about the different stocking stuffer ideas that we have this year – you’d also like to see us just get straight to the point. Whether you’re looking to add just a little something extra to your husband, sister, mother, brother or cousins stocking or you are looking for ideas of little things to ask for – here are our picks! As always…….

HAPPY SHOPPING!


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xx, Reb + Cath