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Cathclaire Tips: 5 Hair Products for Color Treated Hair

Olaplex: This treatment is a lifesaver and is actually not limited to those of us with color treated hair. It’s not a conditioner, it is an at home treatment developed with patented technology that creates structural repairs to your hair from within. I have noticed a huge difference in my hair since using Olaplex and I love that it restores it’s healthy appearance and texture while reducing breakage! I usually sleep in this Olaplex treatment and wash it out in the morning.
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo: It is no secret that I love using Moroccanoil products. Not only is the smell heavenly, but the quality of their products never ceases to amaze me. I especially love that their dry shampoo comes in two different versions: light tones and dark tones. The argan oil infused light tones is perfect for moi with my platinum blonde hair because it has violet undertones to keep my hair color brass free!
T3 Cura Luxe Hair Dryer: This T3 hair dryer has really elevated my at-home hair styling game. It has multiple heat settings, an auto pause sensor (yes, when you put the hair dryer down – it automatically pauses until you pick it back up – SO COOL), and a powerful built in ion generator. This ion generator creates the negative ions necessary to combat that pesky frizz and smooth your hair cuticle! This hair dryer is an investment but def worth it! PS: It is currently on sale at Sephora here.
Not Your Mother’s Seal and Protect Leave-In Blonde Conditioner: This is a great product to use out of the shower if you forget to use your blonde shampoo or if you hair is feeling a tad dry. I sometimes use it on dry hair to restyle it! I love the way this conditioner feels on my hair wet or dry. {Side note from Reb: I use the Not Your Mother’s Activated Bamboo Charcoal & Purple Moonstone Shampoo & Conditioner and I LOVE them. }
Moroccanoil Treatment: I told you, I LOVE Moroccanoil prods. Their Morrocanoil treatment is a staple in their collection and for good reason. I use this on frizz fly aways when my hair is dry, on wet hair when I get out of the shower, and sometimes on my hands to moisturize them if I am feeling super creative lol. This stuff is liquid gold.

Cathclaire Tips: One Rule To Take Your Fashion Blog To The Next Level

Who doesn’t want to take their fashion or lifestyle blog to the next level? Regardless of the amount of followers you have on Instagram or the unique users you have come to your blog ever month, one could argue that their is always room for growth. If you have been following along with me throughout this blogging journey of my own, you know its been years of content creation mixed with procrastination and a whole lot of meditation. What if I told you that no matter where you are in your blogging journey, there was a rule that takes 5 seconds that could take your fashion or lifestyle blog to the next level?

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Part of my obsession with self help and personal transformation is because I am always looking for more effective ways to do things. I work multiple jobs – I work for my dad, I freelance write, I am co-owner here on The Crystal Press, and I curate Cathclaire – so efficiency is my best friend. It doesn’t get more efficient than the 5 second rule developed by Mel Robbins. In fact, this rule helped me not hit the snooze button this morning and do my 4 am Joe Dispenza meditation like I know I should. (Should is a tricky word these days because everyone is all “follow your heart” and believe me, I agree with that – but following my heart is what makes me feel like I should do this 4 am meditation should. So, don’t get it twisted.)

For all of my fellow bloggers out there, we all know what we should be doing at this point or at least we do after a few conversations with google. Consistent blog posts, social media posts, and most of all – creating value for our readers. But what about the times you just don’t feel like it? What about the times you want to share your views on a subject that you fear people will judge your for? An outfit that is a little out of your comfort zone? That is where the 5 second rule comes in.

Mel Robbins, one of the most requested Ted speakers, defines the five second rule as “If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill it.” Because of the way our brain is wired, when what you think you should do and what you feel like doing are out of alignment – your feelings will always win. *Read that statement one more time*

Sure, you could memorize a mantra, mission statement, or affirmation – but if you are as scatter brained as me – this isn’t always the first thing on my mind for moments of weakness. However, counting to 5 is something super easy to remember. Next time you are at a crossroads of an instinct of the heart – count down from 5 and jump into action.

What happens if my mission statement is not the first thing on my mind during a moment of weakness? Well, my possibly brilliant thought loses and my feelings (records of the past according to my man Dr. Joe) win. Raise your hand if you want to keep reliving the past! NOT THIS GIRL. So next time you want to take your lifestyle, your blog, or your business to the next level, count down from 5 with Mel Robbin’s 5 second rule and make moves like a boss!

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High Fashion Logo T-Shirts

It is no secret that I love a good tee, especially a designer one that I can wear over and over without the thought of outfit repeating creeping into my mind. Since I’ve gotten my Gucci t-shirt, I have worn it a million times over. (See the first time I wore it on the cathclaire.com here) It’s just where I am at in my closet’s life. Sure, I am manifesting 100 Gucci, Saint Laurent – you name it designer t-shirts… but for now, my collection is limited and I shall wear them repeatedly unabashedly. Who else is with me?

That being said, investing in a designer t-shirt was a great addition to my wardrobe. Cost per wear is beyond reasonable and if you follow me on Instagram stories, I’m sure you see how often I wear this Gucci shirt specifically. If you don’t follow us on Instagram stories, just take my word for it or start following me..lol Our Instagram handle is @thecrystalpress

I have rounded up some of the best high fashion logo tees out there for you from Net-a-Porter. So, if you are in the mood to upgrade your t-shirt collection, look no further than this blogpost.

Cathclaire Lifestyle Rebecca

16 Faux Fur Coats on Sale On ASOS Right Now!

It is not exactly a secret that we love faux fur. If you’ve been following along with us this winter, you know that. We have had the best time twinning in our new Tart Collections coats and are honestly still coveting so many other faux fur coats as well. One of our favorite online retailers, ASOS, is currently having a 70% off sale and so many great coats are included!!! We are having some random warm days here in Virginia, but feel certain that we are not out of the woods yet when it comes to cold weather.

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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?

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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

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

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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!

If you are interested in my Human Design Chart Reading services, please send me an email at hello@thecathclaire.com .

Cathclaire Lifestyle Rebecca

Spice Up Your Specs with Zenni

This post is Sponsored by Zenni, but opinions are my own.

I am a glasses girl and have been since, well, the third grade. I have certainly gone through my share of phases where I prefer to wear contacts, but I have found over the years that a great pair of glasses is integral to my personal style. When we were approached about a collaboration with Zenni, I was excited to add yet another pair of specs to my collection just in time for the holidays. On occasion, Catherine likes to sport some frames as well and even though she doesn’t need them with a prescription they still add quite the spark and personality to her look!

I used to think that buying glasses online would be tricky, but Zenni has so many great frames, and incredibly affordable prices that the process was so easy! You can also upload a photo of yourself and do a virtual “try-on” if you want to get a better idea of how they would look on you. I “tried on” quite a few pairs, but at the end of the day, I did what I always do and chose the first pair that caught my eye! This clear, grey round pair is justtttt what I was looking for. I also love this geometric pair that Catherine picked out from the Architectural Design collection. They really do have options for everyone!

Another great perk from Zenni is the option to upgrade your lenses using Blokz, to prevent damage to our eyes from staring at screens all day! This is extra crucial for many of us that spend hours a day working at a computer. This addition is only $16.95 and an absolute no-brainer for our technology bombarded eyes!
So, my fellow glasses lovers, check out Zenni today and treat yourself to a new pair of specs to spice up your holiday looks. They’re so affordable, and the selection is so expansive, there’s really no reason not to 🙂 If you don’t need / wear glasses, don’t worry, they’ve got sunglasses too!

Photos: Tayten Kenzie Photography

Cathclaire Travel

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ

The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ was the perfect desert getaway for Kevin and I. We were in Tucson for a wedding (which was absolutely lovely by the way) and can’t say better things about this city in AZ. In fact, we wish we had gotten to stay longer to explore the beauty of this city more! (more…)

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We Want Your Input this Holiday Season!

FRIENDS! Can you believe its already November? YES, very cliche I know, but seriously? Where does the time go?

So, with the holidays upon us, we want to hear from you! What kind of posts do you guys want to see on here over the next two months? Gift guides? Holiday party dress roundups?

As much as we love to use this platform as an outlet for ourselves, we also want it to be a place that you go to when you need inspiration and ideas. So naturally, we want to write about the things you want to read about. It would mean a great deal to us if you drop a note in the comments section and give us a little feedback about what you want to see here so we can make that happen.

We are also working on getting together a holiday giveaway series. Two years ago, we did our 12 days of giveaways here on TCP and it was a huge hit and so much fun! If you have any ideas, suggestions or donations you’d like to add to become a part of this, we would love to hear from you too! If you feel more comfortable sending us an email, feel free to do that too: thecrystalpress@gmail.com <3

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A note to our fellow bloggers – if you want to partner with us during our holiday giveaway series let us know! Also, we’d love to hear from you about what your readers like to see during the holiday season. What works, what doesn’t work, what gets the most engagement, etc!! Thanks in advance 🙂

xx Reb + Cath

Cathclaire Lifestyle Rebecca

Spotlight On: Rainbow Stripes for Fall

aaaaand, we’re back with another roundup of pieces we can’t get enough of! In this installment, we bring you one of fall’s most fun trends: rainbow stripes! As previously self-professed minimalists, building our wardrobes out of mostly black, the times they are a changin! Everyone’s fashion and style choices evolve over time, and as bloggers it’s interesting for us to see exactly how it happens, since we are constantly documenting our looks.

From insta-stories and instagrams, to previewing our always full online shopping carts, we are constantly reminded of our changing tastes. And oddly enough, we both picked up on this “trend” (even though I hate the word trend) separately, and both purchased a couple rainbow striped pieces! You know what they say, great minds think alike 🙂 I guess it isn’t all that surprising, since we both like to make bold statements when it comes to our looks!