Blog: Crossroads Style

The forecast for spring and summer 2019 trends all have one thing in common: prints! Last year, fashion week proved that the louder, bigger, and bolder a print is, the more we will be seeing it for the upcoming season. Print mixing typically has had a reputation for only being for those who enjoy taking risks with fashion, but no matter your style, there is a way to mix prints without straying too far from your personal comfort level. I’ve gathered some inspiration below to inspire you to embrace print mixing, from modern minimalist to bold risk taker.

Combine Checkered Patterns

Combine different checkered patterns in a like color palette for a subdued modern take on the trend.

Pair With a Statement Blouse

Pair a printed statement blouse with a traditional print on the bottom for a playful take on the trend.

Stick to the Classics

Sticking to classic prints in black and white is a no fail way to mix your favorite prints.

Invert The Color Scheme

An inverted color scheme is a perfect way to mix floral prints.

Mix Your Stripes

You cannot go wrong mixing stripes; any color, any size, vertical or horizontal.

Utilize a Statement Piece

Find your statement piece and choose a color from the pattern and find your second piece that focuses on that one color.

Mix Your Accessories

For a more subtle try at the trend, grab an accessory with a contrasting print to your outfit.

Find a Patchwork Piece

Not confident in your print mixing skills? Find a patchwork piece and let it do the work for you!

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You don’t have to be a country music star or on your way to a costume party to embrace one of this season’s hottest trends: Cowboy Boots. This trend first popped up on our radar during F/W 18 fashion week, where influencers and designers alike made western footwear look a whole lot more mainstream! On the streets of NYC, trendsetters swapped out their sneakers and heels for these Americana-styled boots and designers like Isabel Marant and Coach made it clear that the Wild West was definitely having a moment (and it still is!).

If you’ve been weary of trying out the trend for yourself, don’t fret, I was too! I actually snagged my first pair of already worn in, classic, black cowboy boots on a recent shopping trip at Crossroads and I am definitely on the bandwagon with this trend! There is something fun and a little bit nostalgic about throwing on a pair of good ol’ cowboy boots with a flirty floral dress or a classic pair of vintage denim! Not fully convinced you need a pair just yet? Go ahead and check out how these fashionistas styled their boots for some major inspiration!

Contrast with Pants

Let your boots be the star of your fit, by pairing them with contrasting bottoms and a classic tee.

Boots and a Print Dress

Throw your boots on with a flirty small print dress for the perfect weekend brunch look.

Find Your Statement Boot

Make a statement with your cowboy boots this season by opting for a pair in a bold hue!

Modernize Your Pair of Boots

Opt for a more modern take on this classic western style by adding a pair with a shorter silhouette to complete your fit.

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In the past year, we have seen vibrant colors take center stage: neons, coral, bold blues and pinks, so it’s a bit surprising that beige and brown has been such a focus of spring 2019 runway shows and trend reports. So how and why is this safe color tone competing with other playful and daring colors and trends? Beige can be used to complement stronger colors, bold fabrics, and textures. And because of all the saturated colors that have surrounded us in the last year, beige can now be used to stand out or make a statement in itself.
Take a look at some ways to style beige without feeling bland.

Mixing different shades of beige and browns will create a chic monochromatic outfit.

Beige doesn’t have to mean boring; a playful print brings the safe color to a whole new level.

Accenting a bold color choice with a beige accessory or layer will subtly subdue your look.

Unexpected fabrics, like silk or leather, add an unexpected refinement to beige and brown color tones.

Mixing different textures with different hues of beige add interest and define each layer of the outfit.

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Instagram has become a hub for fashion inspiration, including my own daily outfits when I just can’t muster up the energy to be creative with winter dressing. When temperatures drop and your outfit ends up being covered by a giant coat anyway, it can get discouraging and I often become lazy.

I’ve been using Instagram lately and taking note from my favorite bloggers and street style stars of the winter coats they are wearing and how they are styling them to incorporate them into their outfit, not just using them as a separate outer layer. Take a look at the winter coat trends that are currently taking over Instagram #OOTDs.

Teddy Coats

These cozy coats are exactly as comfortable as they look. I’ve favored my teddy coat for years when the temeratures drop and love the playful texture that it adds.

Puffer Coat

A necessity if your winters are frigid, puffer coats were long accepted as simply a way to stay warm, but recent updates to the silhouettes now have puffer coats becoming a fashion statement rather than a burden.

Trench Coat

There is nothing more classic and sophisticated than a trench coat which will instantly elevate your winter weather outfit.

Wool Wrap Front Coat

One of my favorite outer layers, a chic wool wrap front coat is what you see on all your favorite street style stars in the cold.

Leather Coat

Play with the silhouette of your typical leather jacket and find a longer length leather coat to add an edge to your winter wardrobe.

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YouTube has become the mecca for learning about, well basically anything you could ever need to know. In the last few years, bloggers have been branching out from the traditional blogger space and the written – er, typed – word and have begun creating original content on YouTube. You can find anything in the fashion world on YouTube, including but of course not limited to shopping hauls, beauty and style tutorials, closet and home organization, and shopping videos. Lately, I have been mesmerized by thrift shopping and haul videos to inspire my own thrifting trips. I posted a list of my favorite thrifting vloggers back in 2016 and because there has been so much expansion on YouTube, I’m adding some channels to my recommendations! Take a look at my current favorite thrifting vloggers to follow!

B. Jones Style, Beth

We all know and love Beth and to be honest, she will always be my favorite thrifting vlogger! Beth has such a wide range and whimsical style and can literally wear anything and look fabulous! I always look forward to Beth taking us along on her thrifting trips and then showing us how she styles her finds with existing wardrobe items.

Alexa Sunshine83, Alexa

Alexa is a natural born thrifter! Alexa shares shopping videos, hauls, thrifting tips, and even thrifted outfit lookbooks. I totally feel like we are constantly on the same thrifting wavelength!

Tasha Leelyn, Tasha

I adore how down to earth and real Tasha is in her videos. During her shopping videos, she explains what she’s looking for, how she chooses what to try on, and why she likes or dislikes an item. She definitely seems like someone I can spend a day thrifting with!

Studio86, Bao and Sheng

The duo’s YouTube is like a fashion blog come to life. They take us shopping, create style lookbooks, beauty and style tips and more. I love watching the interaction between the two friends, how down to earth they are with each other and how they play up their individual styles.

Jessica Neistadt, Jessica

Jessica is another thrifting vlogger that I could see myself on a thrifting date with! She radiates enthusiasm and inspires me to keep trying whenever I have an off thrift trip.

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