Blog: Crossroads Style

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Maddie, a Lead Cashier at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Maddie’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

This is a tough one. I’d have to say my black Buffalo chunky sneakers. I always get compliments on them. Or my saddle shoe Dr. Martens. I can’t pick…

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

Right now I’d love a nice chunky pair of rainboots. Ankle-high preferably.

What are your favorite spring trends?

Pastels or anything crochet!

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is boho chic/mid-1960s, with inspiration from Audry Hepburn.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

My coworkers. We are really like a family. I have so many great laughs with them. It makes going to work so joyful.

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Ask questions! Look at our selling guide as inspiration more than trying to find an exact item for each thing listed.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Maddie! As a Lead Cashier, Maddie has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, assisting customers throughout the store, and handling all sales-related tasks. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Anusha, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Anusha’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

I found just the perfect vintage flared suede pants with a wide studded and tooled belt in the most complimentary tan ever; truly my favorite pair.

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

I hope to encounter some fun Roberto Cavalli pieces to make my wardrobe more playful and psychedelic.

What are your favorite spring trends?

I adore wedge sandals, knit tanks, caps, and dresses, pointelle, ruffles, ruching, high-low skirts, patterned stockings, denim sets, and varied sleeve-length layering.

How would you describe your personal style?

My style is a love letter to all I hold dear, from the ‘60s all the way to the ‘90s, through the synergy of other art forms, I can genuinely harness the practice of balance and explore the scales of gender. My clairvoyance comes through the way I amber eras giving way to nostalgic release, the most potent way to be present.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

Crossroads is a safe space to host all our introspective journeys and foster sustainable cycles through our expression. Everyone visiting day to day manifests all they seek in what they can find and provide both to and from the community. To witness and aid in this appreciation for balance is blissful.

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Buying is a fluid yet reliable process as long as you remain integral to what you bring to us. With seasons, trends, and so many locations you will always find a time and place where your style will mesh. The whole process is for anyone and we are more than eager to tell you how it works so don’t fret about your first time, we’re here for you!

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Anusha! As a Sales Associate, Anusha assists customers on the sales floor, monitors the fitting rooms, and processes new merchandise for the floor all while providing great customer service. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Mary, a Store Manager at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Mary’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

I love sneakers! I found 2 pairs of designer sneakers at a fraction of the price.

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

I would love to see any Bad Bunny x Adidas shoes!

What are your winter closet essentials?

Plaid, shackets, leather pants, and Dr. Martens!

How would you describe your personal style?

I’d like to say I’m a mix of all styles. I love streetwear, but love a good glam look from time to time.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

The people! There’s nothing better than getting to consider my co-coworkers as an extended family. And the clothes of course!

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Make sure to bring styles you yourself currently love! We love to see current trending styles hit our sales floor.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Mary! As a Store Manager, Mary has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, hiring and developing fashion-focused staff, curating retail store merchandise, and working to achieve retail store financial goals. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Karen, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Karen’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

My favorite Crossroads find was these Y2K Pepe jeans that I found while processing our newly purchased merchandise.

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

I’m waiting for some black platform boots, preferably calf-length or knee high.

What are your winter closet essentials?

My winter essentials include flare low waist plaid pants, jacket vests, chunky boots/shoes, and flare long-sleeves.

How would you describe your personal style?

I would say my style is Y2K either grunge or fairy-core inspired. I wear a lot of brown/black/cream tones, but also pops of color.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

My favorite part about working at Crossroads is being able to express myself and my style. Crossroads provides so many opportunities to be creative.

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Always search up the item or brand if you don’t know/recognize it.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Karen! As a Sales Associate, Karen assists customers on the sales floor, monitors the fitting rooms, and processes new merchandise for the floor all while providing great customer service. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Lizz, a Store Manager at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Lizz’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

My royal blue mini Telfar bag!

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

Jeffrey Campbell metallic cowboy boots! They’re my dream shoes.

What are your Winter closet essentials?

My winter closet essentials are a long, puffy North Face jacket and Uggs!

How would you describe your personal style?

My style is bright, colorful, and trendy.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

Working with ever changing fashion trends/styles and an amazing team!

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Check out our Selling Guide online beforehand to see what season we are buying for and what’s trending.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Lizz! As a Store Manager, Lizz has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, hiring and developing fashion-focused staff, curating retail store merchandise, and working to achieve retail store financial goals. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.