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Richmond Happenings Vol. I

Richmond friends, peeps who may be visiting Richmond soon, or those of you who just want to stay “in the know” – we’re going to be updating you periodically on the fun things that are opening, events that are happening and a hodge podge of other things you should know about! 

buffalo exchange Richmond va

 

Buffalo Exchange: Shopping just got more exciting Richmonders! Buffalo Exchange is coming to Carytown Sept. 1! Buffalo Exchange is a fashion resale retailer with around 50 stores that is privately owned and family operated. Buffalo Exchange has locations all over the US and it is so exciting that they are coming to RVA. Looking for a place to take some clothes that are crowding your closet? This is your place!

aloi Richmond restaurant virginia Aloi: We had the chance to check out Aloi when it opened and it was a great experience! Brandon Pearson’s solo venture is yummy and aesthetically pleasing to say the least. The head chef is Ben Watters, formerly at Brenner Pass and Lemaire, and you will find a seasonly focused menu with local ingredients. Aloi is located in Scotts Addition.

american idol Richmond va auditions

 

American Idol Tryouts Sept 3: Do you have what it takes to make it on the stage of American Idol? Head to Main Street Station on Monday, Sept 3. to show American Idol what you’ve got!modern wedding market

Modern Wedding Market: The first pop-up event for Modern Wedding Market may have just passed, but keep your eye on them because they will announce their official event dates soon! This local Richmond market is focused on helping anyone who is engaged plan their wedding day, their way. Since we have both been amidst our own wedding chaos, this sounds like music to our ears. Some of the vendors are DJ Ant Boogie, Badass Booth, and Riot + Revel.

Richmond ballet 35 anniversary

 

Richmond Ballet 35th Anniversary Celebration: This year Richmond Ballet is celebrating their 35th Anniversary and this season’s performances are not to be missed! Kicking off the season will be the Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Celebration, which will feature highlights from the company’s past 34 years as well as George Balanchine’s “Who Cares” and Jerome Robbins’ “Circus Polka” will open the performance. The season will also include Three Studio Series, the beloved Nutcracker and one of Reb’s personal favorites, Cinderella! Stay tuned for more fun with Richmond Ballet & The Crystal Press <3

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Wishlist Wednesday: Make a Statement

If you’ve been following along with The Crystal Press for any amount of time, you know we don’t do anything too simply. We’ve been known to rock sequins just because and to dance around in a bold red dress on a Saturday afternoon.  Sure, we tend to stick to minimalist pieces on the daily, wearing lots of black and white, but when the moment presents itself, we like to make a splash.  Whether its a pop of color, a loud skirt or a celestial inspired star dress, here are a few pieces that we hope will inspire you to be bold and make a statement as well.

Can you tell we’re feeling the rainbow vibes for fall? I already ordered this sweater!star dress reb homesteadcathclaire buddha sequinsreb pop of red

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Wishlist Wednesday: Nasty Gal 50% Off EVERYTHING Picks

Earlier in the summer, I worked on a collaboration with Nasty Gal and scored these fabulous booties + button down pictured here as well as this pair of rad denim. Unfortunately, the booties and top have since sold out, but the good news for you guys is that Nasty Gal is currently doing 50% off EVERYTHING on their site.  Yes, EVERYTHING. *Use code GIMME50*

We’ve only got a few weeks left of summer, so it’s time to start thinking about transition pieces and layering.  We’ve rounded up some of our favorite clothing items, as well as accessories for you guys. These prices are NO JOKE, so do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some staples that can carry you through the fall.

 

I just ordered these sneaks, and I’m pretttttttty excited.

PS.  I reallyyyy wanted to post these photos on here, even though the outfit was sold out, because they capture two of my favorite places at the Homestead. We had our pre-reception cocktail party in the marble hall and it was perfection!! The black and white floor nook is where John and his groomsmen stood before the ceremony, watching all of our guests arrive.  You know I can’t miss out on a sappy moment to talk about our wedding day, so there we have it folks!

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What We’re Wearing to Taylor Swift Reputation Tour

THE WEEK HAS FINALLY COME! Ever since we missed out on the 1989 Tour, we vowed that we wouldn’t miss Taylor Swift’s next tour.  Luckily, my sister helped us snag some tickets during the Pre-Sale and we will be Atlanta Bound this weekend to see the Reputation Stadium Tour.  To say that we are excited is an understatement.

For weeks, we have been talking about what we are going to wear.   Do we do the twinning thing? Do we recreate the two album magazine tour looks? Do we just wear Taylor gear? This has been a serious back and forth.  Finally, last week, we decided to do a little bit of all of it.  Catherine found this ‘Gorgeous’ tee on ASOS, and I purchased the sweatshirt from her Merch shop and created a look that is an ode to her Gucci Sweatshirt / OTK Boots look from the Look What You Made Me Do video.  Cath added the sequin skirt as the perfect statement piece to top off her look.

Who else has caught the Reputation Stadium Tour this summer? No spoilers – but – how was it!? Anyone going to be at the show in Atlanta this weekend? Drop a note in the comments!

SHOP THE LOOKS

xx, Reb + Cath
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Wishlist Wednesday: Best Candles for Your Home

candles for home with the crystal press

We all have those purchases that are a habitual go-to when your day was less than stellar. One of our go-tos on said kind of days? CANDLE SHOPPING! Whether that means perusing the aisles of Target (their candle section feels like it never ends) on the way home or online shopping for our favorite Diptyque scent – candle shopping never disappoints.

Not only has the ritual of candle shopping never let us down but there is nothing better than walking into your space and smelling your favorite scent. It can completely change your mood and we are VERY into anything that elevates. *cue Drake song*

Baies Diptyque Candle / Burning Rose Byredo Candle  / Palo Santo Le Labo Candle

Peony + Blush Suede Jo Malone Candle / Moonphase Capri Blue Candle

Mermaid Magic The Burlap Bag Candle / Island Moonlight Bella Illume Candle

 

Top it off with a jar of vintage inspired long matches:

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Jumpsuits : The Easy Summer Outfit

If you follow us on Instagram, you saw that when I first got this jumpsuit in the mail, it did not look like it looked on the ASOS model- on me.  I felt like I was straight up out of a Tommy Bahama catalogue.  But then, I got to the beach and it all felt right.  This awesome floral print jumper from ASOS has pockets and are what summer dream vacays are made of.

John and I are currently at the Homestead celebrating our anniversary, and if it weren’t for the rain, you can bet this post would have been done a few days later. However, with only a few precious weeks left this summer, I felt compelled to hop on my laptop and share some fun jumpsuits for the end of summer days with you! Jumpsuits make life so so easy. No need to put together a full outfit, when you can just throw one on and VOILA! Shop our favorite picks below.

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10 Must Haves from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with The Crystal Press

It is that time of year again, and although we truly feel like we have time traveled through this year (this summer especially) due to how fast it has been flying by, one of the reasons we are not complaining about this time traveling is bc the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is HERE! We have been reading about (and anticipating) this sale for days and days and we have fairly picked what is the best of the best for this Anniversary Sale for our faves, YOU!

nordstrom anniversary sale picks

We personally look forward to splurging on things like beauty products, handbags, and shoes when this Nordstrom sale rolls around because that is where we find ourselves paying full price more often than not. You know, your favorite perfume to a trusty pair of black boots to last you all year that you look for regardless of a sale? That is what we are talking about. Who doesn’t love a good deal on things that you are going to purchase anyway? NOT US.

Shop our Top 10 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks Here:

 

PS – We know each and everyone of you is unique and alas, different strokes for different folks – so we totally understand if none of these sale items resonate with you. BUT, we can’t let you leave this blogpost without knowing that the T3 blowdryer is on sale during the Nordstrom Anny and it is one of our absolute favorite hair tools!

Check out our picks for shoes + sweaters here

happy shopping!

 

 

 

Lifestyle Richmond Travel

Virginia Winery Tour with Lexus of Richmond + Cville Tours

Back in June, we had the distinct pleasure of partnering with Lexus of Richmond and Cville Tours for a day of wine tasting and gorgeous views in Charlottesville. This is the second year that the two have teamed up to offer guests new luxurious experiences. Their Taste of Luxury partnership enhances three tours by allowing guests to experience the brilliance of Lexus firsthand. Guests, like us, are chauffeured to and from the tour in a 2018 Lexus LS or Lexus LX (what we rode in) for a perfectly curated experience.  In addition to the Behind The Scenes Wine Tour we experienced, they also offer a Vineyard Horseback Riding Tour with VIP Wine Tasting and a Gearhart Chocolate Experience. Each of these is a unique way to experience what we have to offer in the beautiful state of VA.

Now for the good stuff: our tour!

For our trip, we started at King Family Vineyards. Known for its Sunday polo matches and delicious Crosé, King Family is one of Charlottesville’s most notable wineries.  This wasn’t my first time at King Family, but it was certainly one of my favorites. We enjoyed a tasting with Matthew, their Wine Club Manager, and of course, loved all of the wines. Cath opted to take in the Crozet views over a glass of Crosé and I fell in love with their Roseland white blend (Chardonnay, Viognier + Petite Menseng).  It was the perfect first stop for our tour.

 

 


Our Second Stop was Pollak Vineyards.  This was a new one for me, but I have friends who rave about the wine, so I was extra excited to try it! As it was the middle of the day on a Wednesday, we had the place practically to ourselves, which made for an awesomely intimate tasting experience.  The tasting room was gorgeous, the wines were delightful and I was reminded how lucky we are to live in a state that makes such great wine. One of the highlights was tasting their Meritages from 2014 and 2015, along with some homemade chocolates. *delish* However, surprise, surprise, we ended up with a bottle of rosé, which we enjoyed on the deck outside with sandwiches that we picked up from Greenwood Grocer!

 

Our third stop was Veritas! Last time I was there, it was just before Christmastime, so the experience was completely different. Their tasting room is full of plush leather couches and over the holidays, by the fire, I enjoyed some delicious red wines.  This time, however, we were able to enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio post-tasting and it was the perfect end to our tour! The views of the valley and the mountains from Veritas really can’t be beat. After all of the white and rose we had tasted throughout the day, I opted for a glass of red, while Cath stuck with the day’s theme and enjoyed a glass of rose.

 

Thanks so much for the BEST day Lexus of Richmond + CVILLE Tours!

We truly had the most luxurious day! If you’re in the market for a new car, look no further than Lexus! Lexus of Richmond offers complimentary pick-up and delivery service within a 30-mile radius of downtown Charlottesville. Talk about good service!

PHOTOS: HANNAH

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Taco Tuesday Fiesta Dinner

It’s Taco Tuesday, y’all!!! And who doesn’t like tacos? If you don’t, we don’t trust you. (JK, kinda) Early on in our friendship, you could find us weekly at Sidewalk on Taco Tuesday, drinking Coronas. These days, you can find Catherine and I snacking on chips and salsa pretty much any day of the week and when we are feeling truly domestic, you can find us throwing a taco dinner fiesta!! And, no, its not usually a culinary masterpiece. Sometimes the good old boxed Taco kit is all you need.  Recently, thanks to Target and Shipt groceries, we got to improve our fiesta “supplies.” We picked out items that would be handy to have around the house and at the same time, create an aesthetically pleasing taco setup. Because, well, instagram.

SO! Shop a few of our favorite Fiesta accessories from Crate & Barrel and Target, and be prepared to entertain TCP style at a moments notice!


PS. Here’s Cath’s fun pom pom headband! Only $13!

photos: Hannah

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Red Dresses for Summer

One of my favorite things about being a duo is being able to share clothes. This probably isn’t the first time I’ve talked about this on the blog, but there it is! Before I left for Chicago, I went over to Catherine’s and raided her closet.  I borrowed a camo jacket, that I wore everyday (seen in my insta here), and a couple of other pieces.  I couldn’t help but grab this red dress, even though I knew I probably wouldn’t wear it on our trip.  And alas, I didn’t. But I did wear it to play dress up in the back yard before a date night with John! Cath has a real eye for picking out dresses that are going to make a statement and this red dress is no different!  (more…)

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xx, Reb + Cath