July 13, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Laura
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Laura, a Floor Supervisor at Crossroads. We asked employees from our Irvine store to bring their style and star in our latest Crossroads photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Laura’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
Reformation vera moda leather jacket retails for $300, I paid $95.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
The perfect Chanel pink or blue tweed set.
What are your summer closet essentials?
Skirts! Pink, green, blue & black. One of each!
How would you describe your personal style?
From Legally Blonde Pink to “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance to Emo Betsey Johnson.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
It doesn’t feel like work because I’m so close to everyone. It feels like family & home!
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Take a look at the style, launder your clothes, bring items in a basket or a tote (not trash bags)… it’s about the perception. Call the store! Every location is different. View our Selling Guide here.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Laura! As a Floor Supervisor, Laura supervises daily tasks on the sales floor, assists in staff development and works hard to buy in the amazing items that our customers love. Sound like a job you’d love? Visit our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
July 12, 2022 Q&A with Rebecca of @phdinclothes
When Rebecca of @phdinclothes started looking for fashion inspiration for work as a new university professor, she couldn’t find much more than blazers with elbow patches. So, she took it on herself to launch a blog and record what she wore to work!
Thanks go out to Rebecca for sharing her fashion story with us! Follow Rebecca’s fashion adventures on her blog and on Instagram at @phdinclothes.
And follow Crossroads on Instagram for daily sustainable fashion inspiration and peeks into our stores across the country.
July 7, 2022 7 Yellow Fashion Pieces for Summer
Why wouldn’t you consider yellow fashion pieces in summer? Yellow is the color of sunshine and limoncello!
That’s why we found 7 yellow fashion pieces that you should consider for your summer looks.
1. Mini
Add a mini in electric yellow to any outfit to bring all the summer vibes.
2. Plaid
Your next thrifted treasure hunt needs to include a piece (or three) in yellow plaid!
3. Headband
Maybe you just want to test the waters first. Give yellow a try with something as simple as a headband.
4. Cotton Skirt
Lightweight cotton or linen skirts are a summer go-to. Mix it up this year and find one in yellow.
5. Gingham
Yellow + gingham = summer fashion gold!
6. Sweater
Even in summer, we still find ourselves packing a light sweater for evenings and cooler sea breezes. A yellow one is perfect!
7. Hat
A bucket hat is a great and stylish choice for summer, so why not try a yellow hat next?
If you’re still looking for more summer trends to try this season, we have a whole bunch of them listed in our current selling guide. Get some fresh ideas for your closet, and then head over to any of our stores to shop!
July 6, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Olivia
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Olivia, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked employees from our Huntington Beach store to bring their style and star in our latest Crossroads photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Olivia’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
Just the other day I found a fantastic beaded dress that makes me feel like an actual princess. It’s totally Olivia Hussey in Romeo and Juliet. I can’t wait to wear it.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
When anything Fornarina comes in, I get so excited. I think it’s the coolest brand. I’m always waiting for anything Fornarina.
What are your summer closet essentials?
Short skirts and rhinestone tops!!!
How would you describe your personal style?
It’s either early 2000’s popstar or 50’s Lolita style. No in between.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
There’s so many things I love about working at Crossroads…but probably getting to look at new clothes every day, everything that comes in is super unique. It feels like shopping!
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Definitely talking to the buyers about what they’re looking for. If there’s any of my items they don’t take, I ask why so I know what to bring in the future.
View our Selling Guide.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Olivia! As a Sales Associate, Olivia assists customers on the sales floor, monitors the fitting rooms, and processes new merchandise for the floor all while providing great customer service. Sound like a job you’d love? Visit our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
July 5, 2022 Black-Owned Fashion Companies to Know
For the last 2 years, we’ve been putting the spotlight on Black-owned fashion companies each week. There are still so many for us to talk about! If you missed our June picks on our Instagram feed, we’ve included them all here for you.
ANIMA IRIS
Philadelphia-founded @anima.iris creates vibrantly-colored leather handbags made in Africa. With summer finally here, we think their ZAZA GRANDE in watermelon hues may be our favorite. Visit the online shop to see all the pretty options here.
Sai Sankoh
Ah, is there anything as luxurious as beautiful resort wear pieces? Black-owned label @shopsaisankoh produces pieces designed by @sai.sankoh, a creator of light-as-air and flowy resort masterpieces like this Blue Eloise Goddess Kaftan. Shop the site here.
Chelsea Paris
@chelseaparisint is a brand that creates luxury footwear inspired by designer Theresa Ebagua’s African heritage. Designs are then crafted beautifully in Italy. Their Izzy style shown here is a customer favorite. See all the stylish pieces on the brand’s website here.
Lisa Folawiyo Studio
We’re excited to feature Black-owned @lisafolawiyo_studio. Using Ankara textiles, and working closely with craftspeople for finishing touches, the label puts attention to detail front and center. Shop the entire line here.
We’ve included only a few of the Black-owned fashion companies we’ve featured on our Instagram feed. Jump over there to see even more. You can also join us back here on our website next month when we’ll feature our July picks!
