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Look of the Week: Baby Doll Dresses

March 10, 2014 by Amber Leave a Comment

Trends reappear every ten years or so, and sometimes–just sometimes–it’s a good thing. This is the case with baby doll dresses. I didn’t realize I’d been missing this swingy, flirty, comfy wonder dress until I saw Rachel of Jag Lever (and Crossroads Style Council member) wearing one on her blog.

The buttons and oversized ruffle are perfection… never mind her insanely cute heart-print hose and cutout shoes. With all the fun prints on baby dolls out there right now–and all the possible combinations with different styles of shoes–don’t you think it’s time you welcomed this old friend back into your heart/closet?

Photo credits: Jag Lever, Fab Sugar, Motel Rocks, The Dolls Factory, Really Ree, Paunnet, LuckyMag

Filed Under: Dresses, Featured Post, Look of the Week, Street Style Tagged With: Baby-doll Dresses, street style, Women's Fashion

What to Wear to a Pool Party

March 7, 2014 by Amber 1 Comment

It’s almost that time again: pool party season. Spring Break is right around the corner, and this is the year that you won’t be arriving at a pool party in boring shorts and flip flops… promise. Here’s a guide to help you up the fabulous ante no matter what type of pool party you’re going to–while staying completely practical.

1. Nautical Prep

You can’t go wrong with navy striped shorts and a white button-up. Throw in a navy bandeau bikini top and coral gladiator sandals, and you’ll not only look polished and put together, but you’ll also be comfortable whether you’re poolside or taking a dip. For a finishing touch, add a tote large enough to handle the necessities–towel, trashy magazine, sunscreen–and a hat to shade your head.

2. Beverly Hills Boho

This look is perfect for the gal who prefers to lounge by the pool but doesn’t want to go swimming. The lace dress has beautiful scalloped hems and is loose enough to keep you cool, and the platform wedge espadrilles are guaranteed to make your legs look a mile long. I love the bright pop of color that the day-glo stripe on the tote gives the whole outfit, and the round leopard-print sunglasses–I want them for my very own.

3. Vegas

Vegas pool parties are the stuff of legend, but is strutting around in a bikini and stilettos not your thing? Mine neither. So how do you stay cool when it’s 5 million degrees outside? How about some easy breezy palazzo pants paired with platform wedges. Add some classic cat eyes and this adorable Kate Spade wristlet, and now you’re ready to (pool) party.

4. Sweetness

“Pool Party” doesn’t have to mean bright colors and garish prints. Try a more feminine look with a floral crop top, a high-waisted chambray skirt and an oversized floppy straw hat. The t-strap sandals add to the sweet vibe, while the navy and tan chevron tote give a subtle punch to an otherwise pastel outfit. Burn easily? Carry a parasol, of course.

Is there a type of pool party that I left out? Let me know! And have you seen the new Spring Break collection in the Crossroads Online Shop?

Filed Under: Ask Our Stylist, Featured Post, what to wear Tagged With: pool party, Spring 2014, Women's Fashion

Trendspotting: Modern Day Sporty Spice

March 7, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

The sporty look has come a long way since Sporty Spice and her dance-ready track pants. This year, updated sport fabrics, patterns and shoes are appearing all over the fashion and music scene.

While I’m still not sold on sneaker pumps, I do like sporty hints in everyday looks. So here, I’ve rounded up some our our newest items and styled them to play up their sporty side. The best part: they are arriving in Crossroads stores this week.

Scuba Tri-Tone Mini, $22.50. Just because the dress is sporty doesn’t mean you can’t add lady-like touches. I went with my patent mary janes, a mini crossbody purse and my favorite oversized sunglasses.

Oversized Referee Top,$17.50. We love the sporty accents of this top, from the black and white striped hemline to the spider-mesh back. I’ve added black gym shorts, a forest green Coach clutch and silver wayfarers.

Herringbone Print Trousers, $16.50, and Super Cropped Sweater, $28.50. Two words:palazzo pants. If you haven’t begun to stock up on this summer’s go-to pant style, you need to start shopping! Adding a black top keeps the outfit minimal. Just add a small crossbody bag and finish it off with bug-eye sunnies.

Striped Tie Dye Blouse, $15, and White Noise Print Top, $17.50 (Available in Black or White). This look wraps up comfort and sportiness. All three of these blouses have super-soft jersey backs paired with killer prints in front. Style either with denim and suede booties, and you’re as ready for the weekend as I am.

All items are new and in stores now! Or shop the Crossroads Online Shop.

Filed Under: Featured Post, Trendspotting

Look of the Week: Oscar-Worthy Metallic Pumps

March 3, 2014 by Amber Leave a Comment

There’s something over the top about metallic pumps that really appeals to me. And whenever I see a fabulously dressed fashion blogger flaunting her shiny heels, I never think that it’s too much–instead, I think, gimme those shoes. Grasie of Style Me Grasie, and member of the Crossroads Style Council, has as she puts it… the best “I’m not going to the Oscars this year, but I’m still going to look fabulous” pumps. Love.

Speaking of the 2014 Oscars, my personal award for best-dressed goes to… Jared Leto. Oh, and of course, this stylish gal: Check out these other stylish gals… Photo credits: Style Me Grasie, Fab Sugar, City Tonic, Fab Sugar, Hollywood Reporter, The Thread, 30A Street Style

Filed Under: Featured Post, Look of the Week, Shoes Tagged With: celebrity style, Metallic Pumps, Oscar Fashion 2014, street style

Get the look: model off-duty

February 27, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Fresh faced models like Karlie Kloss are famous for their laid back chic style. At Crossroads we adore quality basic attire, so it’s only natural that we love the minimalistic look of models off-duty.

The latest new clothing headed to our stores this week have model off-duty written all over them. When it comes to graphic tees like these in soft modal knits, well… let’s say we like them with black shorts and boyfriend denim and love them with long dusters and wool hats. Either way, you won’t go wrong.

Ladder on Forest Screen Tee, $22.50

Gold Rings on Black Muscle Tee, $18.50

Black and White Ram Tee, $22.50

Photo credit: Fashion of a Poor Girl

Filed Under: Featured Post, How to, Separates, Street Style

Look of the Week: Printed Maxi Dresses

February 25, 2014 by Amber Leave a Comment

Springtime equals warm sunshine, wild flowers, farmer’s markets and big floppy hats. And printed maxi dresses–fluttering in the breeze–are definitely part of the equation.

Michaela of Drifter & the Gypsy, and one of our most sweetly styled Crossroads Style Council members, shows us just how perfect a printed maxi dress is with this floral number:

Here are some more maxis–floral and beyond–for your spring dreams:

Photo credits: Drifter & the Gypsy, Fashion Over Reason, Street Style Aesthetic, Fab Sugar, Celebrity Style Guide

Filed Under: Dresses, Featured Post, Look of the Week Tagged With: Celebrity Street Style, maxi dress, Spring 2014, street style, Women's Fashion

behind the scenes: las vegas trade shows 2014

February 24, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Las Vegas: a city best known for its shimmering lights and easy money. Although it’s not known as a fashion capital, twice a year the fashion world emerges upon it to shop the trade shows of MAGIC, PROJECT, POOL, CAPSULE and ENK (to name just a few).

Amidst the casinos being torn down with promises of being rebuilt bigger and better–we at Crossroads were building up our spring and summer lines with the best styles I have seen in years. So take a sneak peek inside the shows with us and check out what you’ll be seeing in Crossroads stores and the Crossroads online shop this coming season at Crossroads Trading!

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Featured Post

Current Obsession: Mirrored Sunglasses

February 21, 2014 by Amber Leave a Comment

I’ll be the first to admit that when mirrored sunglasses started popping up on fashion bloggers’ sites, I wasn’t ready to whole-heartedly embrace this trend. But slowly, some of my favorite bloggers and celebrities–including Grasie of Style Me Grasie–have been rocking these shades, and now when I imagine what I’ll be wearing this summer (everyone does this, right?), I have mirrored sunnies on. Here’s why:

Photo credits: Style Me Grasie, The Budget Babe, Style Hunter, Details, Pret A Voir, Boutique Troubadour, The Modern Cool

Filed Under: Current Obsessions, Featured Post Tagged With: celebrity style, Mirrored Sunglasses, Summer 2014

Trendspotting: Quirky Handbags

February 19, 2014 by Amber 2 Comments

Fresh from NYFW, our very own Crossroads Style Council member–the lovely Noelle of Noelle’s Favorite Things–shows us how to add whimsy to an otherwise subdued outfit with a quirky handbag. In this case, it’s a rabbit…black (faux?) leather with a chain handle.

Bunnies not your thing? How about a fish, or an eyeball, or a leather jacket. Quirky handbags are on the runway and the streets… Everyone needs at least one, don’t you agree?

Photo credits: Noelle’s Favorite Things, Handbag, Fab Sugar, Aireeland, All Women Stalk, Purse Blog

Filed Under: Featured Post, Handbags, Trendspotting Tagged With: clutches, Handbags

new arrivals: spring dresses and skirts

February 18, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

With London Fashion Week wrapping up and Las Vegas Market Week here, my mind’s swimming with spring fashion inspiration. You’ll be sure to follow suit when you see a sampling of some of the newest spring items hitting our stores right now.

Abstract Floral Shift Dress, $32.50