The Newest of the New

February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Fresh from our warehouse, the newest crop of springtime goodies include pleated midi skirts, bright flowy tops, a navy cut-out dress, a floral duster and a trench coat with the most alluring sheer sleeves. Scroll down slowly and take in the beauty…and then feel free to hop on over to any of our stores in a few days because these sweet pieces will be there.*

Blue and green pleated skirt, $28.50Floral duster, $30Pink and green pleated skirt, $32.50

Cut-out dress, $30.00

Oversized top (available in a variety of colors), $22.50

Trench coat with sheer sleeves, $55.00

*except our Stockton outlet

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items of the week: haight street

April 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

What makes casual style chic and city-street worthy? Well-put together outfits that combine on-trend pieces, multiple layers, and a unique item that makes the ensemble your own. Our Haight Street store in San Francisco gives us a fashion tutorial that’s as easy as 1-2-3.

On Max: Polo blue/white top, $10.50, L / Zara jacket, $32.50, M / Diesel denim, $27.50, size: 32’ / Tommy Hilfiger shoes, $37.50, size: 11

On Sahvanna: Chloe sunglasses $185.00 / Fendi black bag, $185.00 / Steve Madden gold glitter heels, $27.50, size 7

On Angel: Woven Fedora “new merch” $15.00 / Skunk Funk tee $12.50 size: S / Prada sunglasses $185.00

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Festive Fashion: St. Patrick’s Day

March 8, 2011 By 2 Comments

Ashleigh Crossroads Evanston

 

On Ashleigh:
Blue scarf – $8.00
Capelli knit hat – $6.50
Green purse – $14.00
Ya lace dress – $32.50
Old Navy coat – $14.00
Minnetonka moccasins – $37.50
Green ring – $7.50
Enza Costa tank top – $22.50 

  

  

  

  

  

Lukas Crossroads Evanston

 

 

On Lukas:
Hat – $13.50
Scarf – $9.00
Alfani sweater – $9.50
Artifacts jacket – $48.50
Creative Recreation sneakers – $48.50
Umbrella – $9.50
Urban Behavior denim – $36.50

  

  

 

 

Betony Crossroads Evanston

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Betony:
Green scarf – $14.00
M.A.C. purse – $10.00
Leifsdottir top – $18.00
Dollhouse skinny cargo pants – $26.50
Silence + Noise jacket – $18.50
Doc Marten boots – $42.50 

Janet Crossroads Evanston

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Janet:
Ya loose fit top – $27.50
Green ring – $7.50
Silk scarf – $9.00

Approximately 10% of the U.S. population is of Irish descent. You’re a part of the other 90%? No matter —on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. So what are you going to wear? No, those tacky leprechaun socks don’t count. And your headband with those glittery shamrocks springing off… Uh-uh, totally fashion-inappropriate. Our Evanston store shows us how to be both festive and stylish—thank your lucky charms!

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Fashion at the Movies: Black Swan

February 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It’s thrilling, powerful, and emotional, not to mention beautifully filmed and performed. And in case you hadn’t heard, the costumes were designed by Rodarte. Yes, Rodarte!! If you haven’t seen “Black Swan” yet, I offer this advice: GO.

We were so inspired by the film that we created a series of outfits inspired by ballet, which is blossoming as a top trend for Spring 2011. Think simple but elegant buns & updos, fresh-faced natural makeup, minimal accessories, classic flats, long lines and sleek silhouettes. Color palettes are range from traditional black with neutral accents or differing shades of  spring’s hottest color, pink.





Our first outfit is inspired by the simple warm-ups a dancer might wear to rehearsal.

Necklace, $13.50

Top by Sweet Pea, $25

Jersey skirt by 3dot, $10

 








The second outfit takes more of an audience perspective – this is the kind of thing you could wear out to see a ballet performance, rather than actually dance in one.

Cozy sweater from Gap, $8.50

Tiered black tulle skirt is by Burlapp, $18.50

We found a funky but romantic Belt ($8) to tie the two together in a fun way and if you add patterned tights and either super cute heels or tall, sleek boots to finish it off, the whole thing comes together just right.



Release your inner black swan with this third look; it’s feminine, flirty, and ready for a party or date night. 

Dress is by Burlapp, $36.50

Shrug is from White House Black Market, $10

Throw on some killer shoes, do your makeup with a smoky eye, and hit the town!





If you want to introduce the ballet trend into your everyday wardrobe, try a pair of classic, comfortable ballet flats.

See you at the ballet!
–Alyson Grauer, Crossroads Evanston

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Items of the Week: Market St. SF

January 21, 2011 By 2 Comments

market st crossroads designer dress

Diane Von Furstenberg dress, size 2 $150

Golden Bleu heels, size 6 1/2 $27.50

Bebe leather bomber jacket, size XS $32.50

Kooba leather bag, $150

Vestal sunglasses, $37.50

market st crossroads designer sunglasses

Elevenses rain coat, size 6 $18.50

Old Navy olive military pant, size 6 $8.50

Beige scarf, $6

Gucci sunglasses, $150

Miss Sixty blue suede wedges, size 9 $27.50

market st crossroads designer clothes

Dolce and Gabbana purple velvet blazer, size XS $275

12×12 black ruffle skirt, size S $7.50

Steve Madden booties, size 6 1/2 $20

LeSak clutch, $16.50

In San Francisco, we’ve been enduring an endless winter that started in, oh…June or July. So with a recent glimmer of sunshine, we are headed out. And you better believe we’re going to look great.

Our Market St. team definitely flaunts their “Items of the Week” and you can hardly blame them. With traffic-stopping dresses and bright colors that make us hopeful for spring, there’s no keeping these looks indoors. And do tell which one you’d rock out.

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Sneak Peek: Model Off Duty

January 20, 2011 By 6 Comments

crop tee leather jacket

The style of models off duty. So simple, yet so elusive.

You need a leather jacket – of course – and apparently a closet full of slouchy tees and basics that are oh-so-perfect. And not a single one of them is out of a Hanes 3-pack. How do they do it?

Well, our latest new merch label might just be a trick. And yeah, it’s so awesome we’re not even allowed to say who it is online. But if you ever thought an average white tee wasn’t doin’ it for you anymore, make sure you head to your Crossroads next week. Assorted styles will be on our racks including cropped silk tops, lace-up tees and dresses, that one. perfect. shirt, and yes, the leather jacket too. We’ve got you covered, Covergirl.

*will be available at all stores except our outlet location in Stockton.

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Trendspotting: Bright Accents

January 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

menswear bright color accent

There’s an unfortunate belief that menswear is boring what with the same stuff year after year. We respectfully disagree. Details make a big impact on any man’s look and right now bright accents are almost literally popping up everywhere. Colored jeans, bold scarves, and cool shoes – reds, oranges, blues – whether you go for a lot or a little and whatever color you choose, it’s noticeable and we definitely like.

And besides, it sure makes the whole menswear-for-women trend a lot more fun for girls too. ;)

menswear women trend color

menswear photos from: StreetEtiquette.com and GQ.com; women’s photos from Style.com and VanessaJackman.blogspot.com.

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3 Ways to Wear: Wide Leg Trousers

January 18, 2011 By 6 Comments

wide leg trouser olivia palermo

For years we’ve struggled with skinny jeans and pants. Sure, leggings are okay, but you cannot – I repeat, cannot – tuck a shirt into a pair of leggings. Can you imagine?!

So the fashion pack is finally embracing the option to breathe, not be a rock star thankyouverymuch, and bend your knees and stuff…with the return of wide-leg trousers – awesome! We were ready for something new so here are some looks we’re going to try:

Chic 70s. Don’t worry, there are no bell-bottoms here: A pair of wide-leg trousers is undeniably elegant with a silky blouse tucked in. Mixing those brown and beige neutrals everyone’s talking about keeps it current, too.

What else could be easier? A sleek sweater plays up the lengthening powers of wide-leg pants. You can go with sweaters that have well-defined waists, or fitted cardigans work great too.

And then there’s the incredibly cool casual look. Take your favorite tee and tuck it in, add a sharp little jacket, roll up the sleeves, and you’re magically walking the line between relaxed and ladylike.

And absolutely last but not least, from everything we’ve seen, heels are a necessity. But hey, fashion is all about playing around right? So we hope you were inspired to mix it up yourself.

photos, from left to right: Style.MTV.com, Style.com, NatalieHartleyWears.blogspot.com

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Closet Challenge: 1 Dress, 5 Days

January 13, 2011 By 6 Comments

costa mesa crossroads dress

If you live in Costa Mesa, chances are you recognize Emma as our awesome store manager. You’d also know that her style is off the charts and working at Crossroads definitely encourages it. After all, what good is a discount if you don’t use it, right? ;)

But the other thing that all buy-sell-traders know is that more isn’t always more. It feels great to have a clean closet filled with treasures rather than thoughts of, “Man, I never got around to returning that…”

So in the spirit of the New Year and new looks, Emma challenged herself to wear one dress for five days. And yes, still look as amazing as always.

If it isn’t obvious from the pictures, she certainly pulled it off. And – could it be any other way? Everything came from Crossroads! Starting with the T-Bags jersey dress that was only $16.50. After that, using belts and experimenting with layering were essential. Tops don’t just have to go over, they can go under too! Most importantly, being adventurous and combining old things in new ways helped Emma turn one basic dress into five totally different outfits.

It’s a tough challenge but it’ll push your style-brain into creative overdrive. We hope you feel inspired to remix some pieces you love!

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Staff Style: On Chictopia

January 6, 2011 By 5 Comments

university way roseville sacramento crossroads

You already know we love dressing up for “Items of the Week” and our trend reports. Maybe you even recognize these smilin’ faces from shopping with us. Whatever the case, we don’t really want to toot our own horn but…our staff is stylish!

But that’s not really a surprise is it?

Not only do Emily, Dakota, and James show it off in their stores in Seattle and Sacramento, but we’re also celebrating their awesome outfits on our Chictopia page. After all, runways and celebrities are cool and everything, but inspiration doesn’t get any better than the awesome people you’re around every day. So come say hi or drop a comment and tell us how our hair looks. ;)

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