We recently stayed at Alila Manggis, part of the Hyatt Hotel family and it was truly lovely.

To be transparent, I am trying to build up our travel portfolio and therefore am getting as many posts up as I can.  One of our major goals is to thoroughly explore Bali and I am hoping to do that with the help of some travel partners! I have covered travel around the US pretty extensively over on instagram, and some here on the blog and am looking to expand this part of my blog business. 

That being said, I just HAD to share these gorgeous photos of our stay at Alila Manggis, which was in no way sponsored.  It is located just an hour and fifteen minutes away from Sanur in East Bali right on the coast. I asked a new friend who lives in Bali with littles for a resort recommendation that would be a relaxing weekend for us and for my mom. Something with a luxury feel, that was affordable, close and toddler friendly. She hit the nail on the head with Alila Manggis (thanks, Libby!)

I can’t believe this hotel is only a Category 1 in the Hyatt family. It felt much nicer, even if it is almost 30 years old! And on top of that, its totally family friendly. Actually, most places in Bali are because the Balinese love children and are so kind.

It is breathtakingly beautiful. The food was delicious, the coffee divine. We chose an all inclusive plan which I highly recommend! It made meal times so easy. All of the rooms have a view of the grounds and the sea and we chose a balcony room as opposed to a lower level room, which was great. It is down the road from the village of Candidasa, which I heard is very charming if you want to explore off grounds. There are also temples to see and snorkeling to do if excursions are your thing! We were looking to simply relax, but we definitely plan to go back and take advantage of some of the other activities.

So, without further ado: here are some photos from our stay.

If you’ve seen the movie Ticket to Paradise with George Clooney and Julia Roberts you may recognize the gorgeous grounds of Alila Manggis from some aerial shots! Pretty cool when I was watching the movie to see that!

OUR KENNY FLOWERS SUITS <3

If you have plans to visit Bali, or live here now, you must put this on your list! You’ll thank me later. Be sure to bookmark this post to refer back to if you think you may visit in the future.

OUR VISIT TO ALILA MANGGIS ON VIDEO 

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Catherine has been the blazer queen as long as I can remember! I took a trip down our archives and found some of my favorite blazer looks from her that I liked at the end of this post. It was so fun to see the fun looks over the years and see how some of her style has changed and some has remained true!

A blazer is a perfect piece for layering in the Spring and Fall. It can be the icing on the cake of a fabulous outfit and take a simple outfit from *blah* to *ta-da* !! I added a white blazer to my closet when my friend Nena did a collaboration with Petal & Pup and I have to say it has become one of my most worn pieces.

Everyone talks about having the perfect black blazer, but I honestly think a white blazer is just as much a wardrobe staple! The white adds extra dimension and we think you can wear the white blazer year round. I have rounded up some of my favorite white blazer outfits on us and you’ll find a bunch of white blazers linked below!

here are a few ways we like to style white blazers>>

The perfect “third piece” to a spring or fall outfit! With jeans and a tee. With heels or boots. We love this combo.

Have a black tie event or gala to go to in the winter time? Ditch your coat and wear a chic white blazer over it instead.

Another recent Cathclaire favorite is the long denim skirt! I love how shes rocking this look.

I’m more of a mini dress gal myself, and love the contrast of the oversized white blazer with the black dress.

(yes, we both showed up to a recent event wearing white blazers, hehe)

CATH’S PREVIOUS BLAZER LOOKS

Red Blazers for Valentine’s Day

A Cathclaire Favorite: The Statement Blazer

3 Ways to Dress Up Denim

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Sets! Sets! I love sets!

They just make getting dressed too easy. Plus, ya know, they are pretty fairly priced!

I have had some bad experiences buying from Amazon recently – even after reading reviews! So whenever I find something I really like from Amazon, I like to share it with you guys.

Enter: two chic, comfy sets for cooler months.

This style black set is a classic that has been floating around “going viral” for a couple of years. However, I have tried to buy this style set and been the material was notttttt comfy. I think I have returned 3 or 4 different ones! SO, if you’re looking for a set that can be dressed up or down, worn out or in, THIS is the one you’re looking for.

BLACK CRINKLE SET

Now for the coziest, sweetest little sweater set!

I am usually one for pants over skirts any day, but there is something about this skirt set that caught my eye. And I just love how it looks IRL, too! It would be perfect for work and can seamlessly transition to drinks and dinner with a little accessorizing.

I have also been wearing the sweater on its own on the reg. It’s a true classic style that goes with everything! I even wore it on New Years Eve with some fun silver metallic pants. (See the Reel here!)

CABLE KNIT SWEATER SET

WHICH ONE ARE YOU BUYING!?

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Photos By Halle, Wild Heart Creative 

I have been on a huge sweatsuit (particularly Abercrombie sweat pants and sweatshirt) kick lately, which you know if you follow me on instagram.  This winter I am ALL about comfort, but unfortunately my all black & all grey sweatsuits are not appropriate attire for all occasions, lol. SO, when I was browsing ASOS, looking for some new pieces to wear around the holidays, I wanted something that was appropriate to wear from girls nights at Quirk to cold weekends that was also comfortable. I knew immediately when I saw this mini smock black dress that it was the perfect piece.

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If you are a fan of GOOD pajamas, and matching with the family during the holidays, LAKE Pajamas has the best options.

If you have been around here for a while, you know we LOVE LAKE pajamas! I started wearing them during pregnancy and immediately fell in love with their PIMA Cotton sets. You might also remember us wearing the Blair Eadie x LAKE Collection during our trip to Primland.

We had our first twinning moment with the kids when they were little (see below for a throwback!) last year and to say it was a core memory is an understatement. I can’t believe how little Olive was omg. We love the seasonal collections as well as the classics that they have year-round! They always do special prints for the holidays that are beyond cute. Last year Olive and Phoenix did the Nutcrackers and ornaments and they were ADORABLE. This year they have more cute and festive prints to choose from! I had my eye on the Scarlet Antoinette if I was going to add a print. The snowflakes are super cute too and you definitely wear both of those all season long.

~ HOLIDAY PRINTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ~

*for kids I recommend sizing up in all pjs! adults run TTS *

We went with the classic red stripes this year in order to get more longevity and wear out of them, but don’t get me wrong I am swooning over the prints too! I wear my red stripes year round and trust me when I say that these Kimono Pajamas are my most worn item! I have them in blue too and they totally can pass as loungewear. Below I am wearing them when John and I had our wine & Christmas cards night a few days ago!

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I love any chance to share a brand that has gifts for EVERYONE! Well, ok, maybe not children in this case. But, the grown-ups in your life. Yep, I’m a mom now so I say things like “grown-ups.”

When my friend came to me about a partnership with Nisolo for the holidays I literally JUMPED at the opportunity. I have admired the brand from a far for years, but hadn’t tried them for myself. When I say they lived up to and surpassed expectations that may be an understatement. Their leather goods – shoes and bags – are all gorgeous and quality-made. Plus, they have a little something for everyone.

Nisolo focuses on sustainable and ethical practices when making their stunning leather shoes and bags. So, on top of creating quality goods, they also are doing so in an ethically responsible and sustainable way. We are talking 0% Net Carbon and 100% Living Wages. Each product comes with a Sustainability Facts label so you know exactly the impact your pieces have.

Now to the good part! First of all, their Black Friday sale is running right now which means SERIOUS discounts so now is the time to shop.

I am wearing the Mia Everyday booties! Right now these are on the sale, making them UNDER $150. They are also doing Buy One, Get One right now for this shoe which is an insane deal. Get a pair for your mom and your sister, or better yet, your favorite lady and YOU.

John is wearing the All-Weather Mateo Boot. I think these shoes are SOOO good looking. Like, the best mens shoes I have seen in a while. John wears them to school, where he is on his feet teaching all day and says they are SUPER comfortable. They are also on sale right now.

1. All-Weather Mateo Boot
2. Diego Everyday Sneaker
3. Martin All-Weather Boot
4. All-Weather Chelsea Boot
5. Nico Card Case – Only $30!
6. Everyday Oxford

1. Mia Everyday booties
2. Dari Boot in Bone
3. Carry All Handwoven Tote
4. Everyday Slip On Loafer in Black
5. All Weather Amalia Boot in Black
6. Women’s Huarache Sandals in Desert Rose
7. All Day Heeled Mule 
8. Cleo Convertible Crossbody in Woven Brandy

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Bring the western vibes with Beth Dutton style for Halloween, or simply just to bring the vibes and the hype for the final episodes of Yellowstone.

This post has been the most popular here for a few years, but I keep it updated with current picks!

Raise your hand if you love Yellowstone!

From the moment we started the first episode of Yellowstone last year we were hooked. To the characters, the western vibes and Montana. The reason we decided to go out west to Whitefish & Glacier was because we were seeking the Yellowstone vibes and landscape. It did not disappoint!

Without a doubt, the most badass character on the show is Beth Dutton and her entire ethos has had me riveted from day one. I love how she fully embraced ranch style once she left the city to come work with her family at Yellowstone. Its a nonchalant, yet super western chic look and truly a vibe.

I didn’t necessarily try to emulate any single Beth Dutton outfit, instead just picked out some pieces that felt like her style to me. This faux fur coat from REVOLVE is sold out but they have a bunch of other great options and I love this one from The Drop on Amazon, too! You need faux fur it in your life regardless! It helps to bring the main character energy aka that Beth Dutton energy during the cold months. I chose to layer the coat here over a slip dress, because that is one of Beth’s go-to pieces, slinky pieces that hardly leave anything to the imagination.

While I took these photos, I didn’t have a *real* cowboy hat yet, so I just grabbed this affordable one from Amazon. I love it.  (I have since added a real Stetson to my collection and you can see that in my *Casual Beth Dutton Style* post. )  The boots however, are real cowboy boots that you can’t get online, but I have linked some gorgeous options from Dolce Vita below!

If you decide to tackle a Beth Dutton Halloween costume, or just into emulating her vibes (have I said vibes enough in this post?) be sure to tag us if you share on social media!!

FAUX FUR COATS ON REVOLVE

SLIP DRESSES ON REVOLVE

“Well, that’s what it means. It means that you have me, that I’m yours. It means come live your life with me. The only thing I ask is that you outlive me so I never live another day without you.”

Beth Dutton

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the one where rebecca and cathclaire layer up to look like fashion icons mary-kate and ashley olsen

*this post was originally written in October 2020, but has been updated with current costume piece picks.

The leaves are falling here in Richmond but it is rare we get a true, crisp fall day. Regardless of the lack of fall weather, spooky season is here and you know what that means? HALLOWEEN!

After some long walks and brainstorming, we are so excited to show you are Halloween Costume for 2020 : The Olsen Twins.

When we first started The Crystal Press years and years ago, we would get all dressed up for outfit pictures. Back then, getting dressed up involved putting on just about every cool thing we owned – at one time – in a very Olsen way. We were reminded of this fact when we were brainstorming our looks for this Halloween Costume, perusing endless photos of our favorite fashion icons, and trying to decide which look to replicate.

We decided to go for a look of Mary Kate and Ashley in the airport, coffee in tow, in matching socks and sandals. Is there anything more Olsen than socks and sandals? Okay, maybe a big Starbucks coffee cup but you get my drift. To get the full look: think chic bag lady. Throw on several billowy layers of black clothing, dramatic sunglasses, your socks and sandals combo, and a Starbucks cup and YOU ARE AN OLSEN! Luckily for us, we already had a closet full of Olsen-esque clothes so these outfits were oh, so easy to replicate. If you want to get super extra, carry a fake, unlit, or real cigarette – whatever tickles your fancy.

We are mega-fashions of what the Olsen twins have done in the fashion world with The Row and Elizabeth and James. Our dream closet would be full of their pieces, for SURE. All of the classic closet staples made of dreamy, luxe fabrics….. We could actually go on about this for days, but for now, here’s some more photos from the Halloween inspired shoot.

The Olsen twins have been an inspiration to us since the 90s with their *killer* fashion in movies like Billboard Dad and It Takes Two. Mary Kate’s backwards hat was iconic, right? And did anyone else watch Holiday in the Sun approximately a million times?

Olsen fans, leave your favorite move in the comments!

What are you dressing up for this Halloween? XO Cath + Reb

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the newest brand you need to try: NEIWAI  for activewear, loungewear and intimates. 

We recently hit the court at Keswick Hall with Dr. Scholls and for the shoot, Catherine and I wanted to get some new stuff. Like, new new new. Something we hadn’t tried before! So we reached out to some friends who introduced us to NEIWAI. And wow, what a great brand. I loooooove discovering new brands. It feels like I am breathing new life into my wardrobe and adding new options to get dressed each day makes the days a little more exciting.  Let’s be real, getting dressed isn’t always fun when you are rushing around with a one year old in the morning! 

So new things are just that much more exciting!

ANYWAYS,  a little more about NEIWAI.  Think comfortable, quality pieces you want to LIVE IN that are aesthetic to boot. Basically the dream right? They have fantastic activewear, loungewear and intimates. And when I say their underwear is amazing, that is an understatement. It’s called Barely Zero for a reason. And the activewear is buttery soft.  Yep, I said buttery soft.  It is comparable in price to lululemon, athleta etc and I think fits even better and is more comfortable.  SHOP the MOUSSE ACTIVE COLLECTION here.

AND THE PAJAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had a sleepover at Keswick and got to snap a few photos in our pajamas and I am purely obsessed with the photos. And the pajamas! I am wearing the Cafe Print Pajamas Shirt & Shorts and I have actually also been wearing the set out of the house, too. It is so chic. Catherine is wearing the Flower Print Classic Embroidered Pajama Top & Pants (selling fast!) and I love how the two sets look together!

SO, if you are looking to try something new and want to invest in some new pieces you’ll wear often, for a while, I urge you to give NEIWAI a shot! They gifted us these pieces, but this post was not sponsored! I just fell in love with them.

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3 Amazon outfits perfect for summer and the transition into fall.

Let’s be real, it can be hard to know what you’re getting from Amazon. Like, are those stock photos just photoshopped with the different colors (yes). SO, I have done some work for you and have found 3 really great pieces to get for your summer into fall transition. All 3 are comfy, lightweight, and can be layered! They would each be perfect from the hot weather, but also ideal for the transition into fall in the next couple of months.

If you follow me on instagram, you have seen these recently, but here they are all in one place with all the links you need! And if you want to see them in action via video – see this Web Story with these outfits right here.

Caracilia Short Overalls – These are my favorite amazon purchase maybe ever.  They are SO CUTE. Lightweight, breathable, perfect for layering going into fall! Of course, they come in a bunch of colors. Not to mention they are super affordable and have total Free People vibes.  They go great with my also-bought-on-amazon Cowboy boots.

Zeagoo Matching Short Set – This is the perfect *reach for everyday* outfit. I love a matching set because it does all the work for you. Because it has been really hot, I have been layering a tank top underneath, but moving into fall the 3/4 shirt is a perfect top.  Comes in lots of colors, obvi! Might have to grab another color moving into fall. It is also nursing friendly with the button down top!

Zeagoo Shirt Dress with Belt (and pockets!) — IMO, every dress should have pockets. It seems insane not to! Especially as a mom. I need to have a pocket for pacifier, phone, etc. because I definitely don’t have a spare hand!  This shirt dress is great for everything from errands to girls night and can be dressed up or down and take you from day to night! Also nursing friendly.

These are all great options to add a little something new to your wardrobe that you will wear OFTEN. Which one is your favorite? Which are you adding to cart?

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