November 2019 | the crystal press fashion blog

November 2019 archive

Cathclaire Fashion Lifestyle Rebecca

The Crystal Press Picks: Faux Fur & $1000 Amazon Giveaway!

AND YET AGAIN, we are back talking about one of our favorite things : Faux Fur! I feel like I was just writing about faux fur. *cue quintessential comment about time flying by* In any case, this is a trend that we can see ourselves rocking, well, forever, so each year we love to see what our favorite retailers have to offer when it comes to the seasons newest styles.

Cath scowered some of our faves retailers : ASOS, Nasty Gal, Urban Outfitters & Shopbop to find the best this year has to offer! From a simple black hooded number (the one I already ordered and love), to fun and funky patterns, there are all kinds of great options at a variety of price points out there! If you are looking for an investment piece that will last you for years to come, there are some great options out there if you are willing to spend a little more and of course, if you just want something new this year there are plenty of affordable pieces.

So, instead of rambling on about how and why we love faux fur (and you should too!) here’s an extensive list of great picks this season >>

Zoey coats c/o Tart Collections

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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

My Favorite Sweater From Urban Outfitters & Almost Black Friday Sale

If you follow along with us on Instagram, this sweater is NOT new to you! I have been talking about this cozy piece from Urban Outfitters all season long and now it is on sale for $24. Urban is running their Almost Black Friday 40% off sale and you should run, not walk! This is the perfect time to stock up on some holiday gifts for everyone on your list. They’ve got some great pieces for men, women and plenty of home options too.

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Fashion Lookbook Rebecca

Atlantic-Pacific x Halogen Collections at Nordstrom

photos by Kenzi Creates

If you’ve been a blogger as long as we have, you are a huge fan of one of the OG blog queens, Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific. She was one of the first on the scene to really hit it big, and she has a unique style that she has carried through the years. I will never forget when Catherine & I spent an entire evening at a table next to her at one of the bars in the Nomad Hotel, and tried our best to keep our composure even though we were starstruck. It is so inspiring to us, as girls who have been at this for 5+ years now, to see how successful women have navigated this difficult, complicated world. Blair, if for some crazy reason you are reading this, HI!!

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Lifestyle New York Rebecca Travel

Reb’s Tips: Meeting Creatives When You Travel

photos by Allie, Pret-a-Provost

For as comfortable as I have always been in front of the camera, and on stage, and just as a lover of attention – I am sometimes awkward when it comes to in person interactions. The majority of the time, my travel photos are taken by John (or Catherine if I’m with her) because it just seems easier, even if they are just on my iPhone or a point-and-shoot! BUT, I have decided that I want to make an effort when I travel to meet and work with local creatives, because it really enhances my travel experience and I realized that working with professional photographers really helps to get my creative juices flowing. My two experiences doing this were AWESOME and I am writing this here, to remind myself (and encourage you) to keep doing so!

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Cathclaire Lookbook

What I in Wore in My Pregnancy Announcement

cathclaire pregnancy announcement

When I launched my pregnancy announcement, you guys were almost as excited about my outfit as you were about the pregnancy news! I am not going to lie, I loved the excitement. TBH, I put a lot of thought into this look – mostly because, well, I’ve never been pregnant before so it was quite the challenge to dress my beer belly. I mean, baby bump.

pregnancy announcement
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I love the tulle trend that has been rampant in the fashion world ever since Kendall Jenner stepped out in a beautifully dramatic pink tulle gown in Cannes in May. This dress was absolutely magical and was apart of designer Giambattista Valli’s couture collaboration with HM. Of course the collection (recently) sold out in minutes but you can check out the amazing dress aka work of art here, it’s jaw dropping!

tulle dress maternity fashion

When I was planning my pregnancy announcement, the gown Kendall wore wasn’t available yet. So I went to the next best thing, you guessed it, ASOS. After some deep searching within the ASOS dresses category, I discovered Flounce London. They have several tulle dress styles available for purchase and I chose the A Line tulle one because I knew that style would be a safe bet for my little baby bump. What better way to come out with your pregnancy news than with a little drama? If you want to keep your announcement more low key, I still recommend an A Line dress. They are super flattering and comfy in photos for this special occasion!

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I don’t know why I am spending all of this time talking about my tulle dress when I think you guys went way more crazy over the boots. These boots make quite the statement and juxtapose the tulle perfectly. What are they? Jeffrey Campbell. I am going to be honest, they aren’t the easiest pair of shoes to walk in but boy do they pack a punch for any outfit. If you are looking for a shoe to level up any outfit, look no further than these boots!

pregnancy announcement photos the crystal press

I hope this post lives up to the hype and questions about my pregnancy announcement look. Thank you, thank you for all of your kind words about this exciting news! XO, Cathclaire

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xx, Reb + Cath