With the many variations of “good vibes only” slogans surrounding us, it can become easy to ignore our fears in the name of positivity. I know I for one am guilty of this. It can feel like the best plan of action to address our fears is to act only…
View PostFrom decorating our home with stripes (a big carpet, accent pillows, you name it) to wearing them every chance I get here on The Crystal Press + Cathclaire Fashion, I have stripe fever and this Revolve House of Harlow dress is no exception. I love a summer dress that is…
View PostThis Topshop OTS black dress is the ultimate dress of summer if you ask me. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Once I realized how often I wore (and wear) this dress, I got online to tell you guys about it. I…
View PostI have had the hardest time finding a pair of mom jeans that not only fit me, but are flattering on me. I have short legs and curves so mom jeans have been a trend I have been TRYING to make happen for cathclaire but failing miserably. They either make…
View PostHappy May loves! Where are my fellow May babies at? I am aware that I am 100% biast in saying this but May is my all-time favorite month of the year and has been since I was a wee one. There is so much to celebrate in the month of…
View Post1. How Do You Wear That by Caitlin Warakmonski: It is a given that all of these fashion blogs included in the 10 Best Fashion Blogs to Follow in 2018 have notable style and Caitlin’s How Do You Wear That is no exception. Based in New Jersey and NYC, her…
View PostHats are an easy way to add pizzaz to any outfit and to split your getting ready time in half. Because how much do you really have to do to your hair if you are just going to put a hat on your head? What a relief, am I right?…
View PostThese sixty degree weather days are popping up more and more as Spring tries to make its way into our life and it’s AMAZING. When I was flying back from Santa Fe, NM last week, I checked what the weather would be when I landed in Richmond and happened to…
View PostThis is by far my favorite outfits thus far for Cathclaire: a sequin beret, a Gucci T-shirt, and a balloon sleeve red coat with my favorite jean shorts (the ones I’ve been wearing nonstop since Vegas here) and OTK boots. Yes, that is snow on the pond in the background…
View PostLooking for a way to dip your toe into the fashionable red trend? I have found that one of my favorite ways to embrace this “like a flame” red color trend that has been engulfing the fashion world for months is with a t-shirt. You can dress a t-shirt up,…
View PostWhat better time to share the best in faux fur (prints) fashion on cathclaire than in the winter season? If you are into the luxe, over-the-top style like me – I can guarantee you already have at least one faux fur in your closet. While adding more than one faux…
View PostIt’s that time of year again – time to get party-ready to ring in the New Year in your best dress! I am into sequins in a very big way but that is no surprise to you guys. I wore an all sequin Jenny Packham gown as my wedding dress,…
View PostJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. We are less than a week away from Christmas. What the! Yes, I have been watching Christmas movies basically every night since Thanksgiving (which I’m sure you guys have seen on my cathclaire instastory nonstop), but being so…
View PostCyber Monday is here and I am sharing with you the two categories I am shopping this time around: workout clothes + beauty/treat yo-self products. While I thoroughly enjoy eating my weight in Turkey and whatever else I can get my hands while socializing with family and friend for a…
View PostWhether you were blessed with Victoria Secret Angel long legs or blessed with shorter ones like myself (notice I called them both a blessing, it is Thanksgiving week after all..), the majority of people love a silhouette that elongates their legs. When it comes to dressing, I have found myself…
View PostWhat do you have planned for the holidays? Any exciting events that you want some festive Forever 21 skirts and outfit ideas? I know you guys are super busy so I’ve teamed up with Forever 21 to give you some holiday options to shop that are quick and easy and…
View PostSo, I guess I should announce that I am getting married in 7 months, May 20th. (WTF!, so much to do, so little time!) After visiting a couple of venues and making some wedding related decisions, I popped over to Lunch for some post-decision-making grub. Whether you are visiting the river city…
View PostIf there is a piece of jewelry I can’t walk out of the house without these days, it’s this Drift Riot “When I think of You” knot collar. (sweet name, right?) We’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: there are so many awesome companies based in Richmond and Drift Riot…
View PostI have been to Las Vegas several times. I’ve worked at fashion trade shows in Sin City such as PROJECT and MAGIC and I’ve also celebrated birthdays on the strip. Last summer, I celebrated my cousin Nicole’s (also my matron of honor + pseudo older sister) 30th birthday for an unforgettable weekend…
View PostI went all out in a #Tuesdayshoesday kind of way when deciding how to dress up this graphic tee from ASOS. Last weekend, I wore this same shirt with One Teaspoon shorts and Over the Knee (OTK) boots and may or may not have freaked people out but NOW I…
View PostI love you summer, I really really do. However when it is peak summertime in RVA, the stifling temperatures can make getting dressed a little daunting/sweaty. There is nothing I like more than an effortless t-shirt dress when it is super hot out. I especially love this one from ASOS…
View PostI, cathclaire, am very proud to present you with my favorite pair of jean shorts for summer and what my husband likes to calls “droopy drawers.” (I should probably be embarrassed to write this on The Crystal Press….?) Needless to say, he isn’t the biggest fan of these One Teaspoon Drop Crotch Frankie…
View PostAfter a little blogging break, I am happy to say I am back and married and throwing OOTD’s your way today! How do you guys feel about the embroidered denim jacket trend? I am into it in a big way and of course could not turn down this California embroidered…
View PostI have come to the conclusion that one of my “talents” (aka favorite past times) is the mere act of celebrating and I will use just about any excuse to do so. I am a lover of dance floors, birthdays, New Years, Halloween, and well… all holidays. That being said, yesterday was my birthday…
View PostWhen it comes to navigating through the wonderuflness that is Forever 21, you either love it or hate it. I have been shopping there since I was 13 and several people have told me I am “good” at Forever 21. A shopaholic-induced broke girl is kinda forced to be good at…
View PostRight now, I am not the kinda gal who likes to jump into Spring with lots of prints and bright colors and if you have been following along with my journey, I’m sure you’ve seen my tendency to lean towards darker hues regardless of the season. I have partnered with Urban Outfitters to…
View PostIt is no secret that I will use any excuse to go back to Los Angeles and I am so excited to be heading to the city of angels for a week. The Crystal Press has allowed this coast to coast trip to occur more often and this time around, some of…
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