October 31, 2024 Get Inspired to Try a Quilted Jacket
A quilted jacket may be something you’ve never considered a wardrobe essential, but we’re prepared to change your mind. Once you’ve added this warm and pretty piece to your closet, we think you’ll find yourself picking it day after day this winter.
It’s light for the days that are sunny but cool, making it easy to toss over a turtleneck or sweatshirt. It’s also easy to pack in a backpack or duffel bag for a day’s outing.
Once we started looking for examples of how to style a quilted jacket, we found them in a wide range of options. From cotton to nylon, and neutrals to prints, there is an option for every style.
Here’s some of the pieces that we’d love to get our hands on.
Take a look at our current selling guide to see even more styles, trends, and labels we’re looking for this fall and winter. If you have any of these in your closet and no longer love them, bring them into your nearest Crossroads store to sell them for cash or trade. Our experienced buyers will assess each piece, and you’ll earn 30% in cash or 50% in trade of what they price the item for. Learn more on our Buy/Sell/Trade page.
October 29th, 2024 Staff Style Spotlight: Valeria
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Valeria, a Buyere at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Valeria’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Quick-Fire Q’s:
Style Icon: Gabriette
Current Fav Song: Iceblink Luck by the Cocteau Twins
Favorite Brands: I love Vivienne Westwood!
Go-to Drink Order: An iced lavender latte with an extra shot of espresso.
What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?
Make sure your clothes are clean and ready for the sales floor!
What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?
My awesome coworkers! (and clothes too!)
What is the Crossroads Find that got away?
A beautifully distressed pair of studded Freebird moto boots. They were perfect for me.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Valeria! As a Buyer, Valeria plays a crucial role by working with customers who come in to sell and selecting merchandise for the store. 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.
October 29, 2024 3 Ways to Wear Jumpsuits Now
Did you catch that jumpsuits are included in our latest selling guide?
This fashion piece is undeniably unique. Think about it: you can build most of your OOTD with only one piece. On top of that, it’s reliably comfortable. But don’t let that keep you from wearing it during the week at work or on weekends at special outings!
In fact, here are 3 ways we’re feeling inspired to wear jumpsuits right now.
1. As a Cozy Basic
Add a jacket and sneakers, and you’re out-the-door ready.
2. With Workwear
A blazer, some jewelry, and a pair of boots or loafers are all you need to make one work in the office. We’re extra inspired by the layered button-up with tie!
3. Belted
A belt uplevels a jumpsuit every time. Go bold and pick a chunky or chained one.
Shop for your own piece at any of our store locations. Plus, don’t forget you can sell your preloved fashion to us for cash or store credit. That can help offset the price, or even make the item “free.”
Not sure how it works? Learn about our buy/sell/trade options and follow along with us on Instagram.
October 24th, 2024 Staff Style Spotlight: Emily
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Emily, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Emily’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Quick-Fire Q’s:
Style Icon: Anybody who looks like the are owning their look and being creatively themselves!
Current Fav Song: Dirty Mouth by Alice Phoebe Lou
Favorite Brands: Heaven by Marc Jacobs
Go-to Drink Order: Cold Brew with Almond Milk and 1 sugar!
What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?
Think about the season when bringing clothes in! Not just in types of pieces, but color choices!
What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?
I love that I get to see all different kinds of style from my team and from customers!
What is the Crossroads Find that got away?
They don’t get away from me… 😉
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Emily! As a Sales Associate, Emily 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.
October 23, 2024 Thrift Store Halloween Costume Ideas
It’s time for thrift store Halloween costume ideas! Just like you, we’re counting down the days, and–lucky for us–working in secondhand fashion gives us plenty of costume inspiration. In fact, many of our stores have dedicated racks with pre-made costume ideas from their creative teams.
We also checked into our stores’ regional feeds on Instagram to get a peek at the Halloween costumes they’ve pulled together from their racks. Keep scrolling to take a look and get inspired by their fashionable imaginations!
The best part: most of these costume pieces will stay in your wardrobe past Halloween. For example, that Cruella de Vil coat alone will keep you stylish and warm all the way through winter.
So, no need to worry. There’s still time to dream up your own thrift store Halloween costume ideas. Just stop into any of our stores this weekend to see what you can create. We’ll see you there!