May 2021 | the crystal press fashion blog

How To Maximize Your Space with The Container Store

We are so excited to finally reveal our two container store projects with you guys here on the blog.

the crystal press the container store — photos by Kaytee Lauren

We were so excited to find out that The Container Store was coming to Short Pump, outside of Richmond, as we have both had goals for a while about getting more organized in our office / closet spaces. Catherine has only been in her house for about a year and a half, and even though I have been in mine for 5, it is still a work in progress. So we were even more thrilled when The Container Store wanted to collaborate with us around the launch of their new store.

When you think new closet, or new office, you think square room, full walls, etc. Well, neither of our spaces fit that criteria, so we all had to get creative. Catherine’s house is a cape, so her space has slanted ceilings, and mine is a loft which was even more complicated.

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Spotlight On: Chic Shorts for Summer

move over denim, there’s a new shorts style trending this summer.

I have NEVER been a shorts girl. I have had my fair share of denim shorts over the years, some that I have liked okay. But, to me, they just are not comfortable. Even my favorite One Teaspoon pairs can get uncomfy after a few hours. I am alllll about comfort these days, especially after living in loungewear for a year, so when I started doing some shopping for new summer pieces, I was on the hunt for shorts that were chic, but comfortable. I hit the jackpot with these two pairs from ASOS and they have been on repeat now that the temps are warmer.

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Cathclaire Rebecca

Google Web Stories with Cathclaire & Rebecca Piersol of The Crystal Press

You’ve heard of Instagram stories, you’ve heard of Facebook stories, now we bring you a whole new brand of tappable stories: Google Web Stories.

the crystal press marc fisher espadrilles

Everyone loves to watch stories unfold, whether it is in a book or in a movie, and we are convinced thats why everyone is craving so many story like features on social media and the internet in general. Rebecca and I (Cathclaire) are super pumped to be working with Google on their launch o their very own story platform called Google Web Stories.

T3 Micro: The Curling Wand I Use Everyday

spotlight on: gorjana jewelry

Are you a creator on the internet? Whether you are a blogger, freelance writer, or someone who loves to create content for fun – check out Google Web Stories as a place to share what you create! Rebecca is creating stories surrounding the category of fashion and my stories fall into the category of Beauty.

Black Dresses For Spring & Summer

Nude Lip Colors You’ll Want to Wear Everyday

Follow along with us as we create new Google Web Stories for you weekly!

XO, The Crystal Press

Fashion Rebecca

Reb’s Favorites: gorjana jewelry

gorjana rebecca piersol

I first posted here on the blog about gorjana last summer, and since then, my love affair with the brand has only grown deeper and my collection has grown to an almost absurd amount of pieces. I wear a combination of gorjana necklaces and earrings everyday and love changing up the different layers and earing combos to match my outfits and my moods. To get a feel for how I love to mix and match, check out this reel.

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Fashion Lifestyle Lookbook Rebecca

How To Style Anine Bing Graphic Tees for Spring

Anine Bing t-shirts have been a staple in my wardrobe for years! I am a sucker for designer t-shirts, and pride myself on being able to find Gucci & Saint Laurent tees secondhand at “reasonable” prices, but when it comes for best bang for your buck, Anine Bing takes the cake. The quality is as good, if not better than luxury designer tees and the price can’t be beat! These tees are $99 and will LAST. I have had the one shown in these photos for almost two years and it has seen some major wear. But it is in excellent condition!

Honestly, I wear graphic tees most days of the week, year round so investing in quality pieces is absolutely necessary. I am about to add a few more of these styles to my cart & continue to grow my collection and I highly suggest you do the same if you are a t-shirt addict like me. SHOP my picks below & keep scrolling to see my favorite ways to style the tees for spring. From afternoon strolls, to chillin around the house, to running errands and heading out for dinner with your girls, I’ve got you covered with plenty of pieces to pair with the Anine Bing Graphic Tees.

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Lifestyle

Spotlight On: Biker Shorts

this post about biker shorts was originally written in 2019 but has been updated with current picks && we assure you, we love biker shorts as much as ever.

IT’S SUMMER. IT’S HOT. MUST DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

As I started writing this post, my immediate thought was: have I already written a post about biker shorts? The answer is: probably (I didn’t go all the way back in the archives, and maybe I’m thinking ab a post over on RP). And guess what? THAT’S OK. It is basically impossible to create 100% new content everyday because that’s just not how life works. Sometimes we wear the same things more than once. Sometimes we want to write about/complain about the weather each season and there are only four seasons, folks so things are going to get repetitive.

SO. Here we have it: biker shorts! LOVE EM. Catherine jumped on the train sometime last summer and it took me until this spring to get a pair myself.

{wait- actually that’s not true. I tried to order some on Amazon last fall and they weren’t tight on my chicken legs so they were basically just cotton shorts LOL. }

I’ve shown y’all the “NOPE” ones that I got this spring && this lace trimmed pair have seen some major wear already. I took them to Miami & included them in an IG TV video over on my personal channel.

I was a little nervous at first about wearing biker shorts, because of my seriously long legs. I have a tendency to dress conservatively and I thought I might be showing a little too much butt & legs in these shorts. However, I found a pair that was justtttt long enough, and I just decided to own it!

What are your thoughts on biker shorts? Trendy in the moment or must-have?