November 13th, 2018 by Jennifer Beile Fall Outfit Inspo That Doesn’t Involve Denim
It’s not uncommon to depend on denim once the seasons change and the temperatures lower. It’s also too easy to get into a style rut when depending on one type of bottom for the entirety of your seasonal wardrobe. Give your denim a break and be inspired to take a more creative approach with your fall dressing – without wearing a single pair of jeans.
Take your jumpsuits beyond spring and summer and add a jacket or sweater as an outer layer.
Add some texture with fall’s hottest trend, corduroy. Find a two piece set like Olivia and mix and match with your wardrobe throughout the season.
Trade in your true blues for a pair of camel or brown trousers for an authentic autumnal look.
Throw a blazer over your favorite midi and complete the outfit with a pair of boots to take you from work to date night.
Suits are no longer resigned to work wear, and have quickly become a go-to favorite for casual wear in place of denim.
October 30th, 2018 by Jennifer Beile 5 Inspiring Street Style Instagram Accounts to Follow
Instagram is my most used source for style inspiration. I follow countless accounts: bloggers, models, celebrities, street style stars and their photographers. I gather ideas from the use of colors, movement, and lighting and often find myself looking forward to seeking out the perfect accounts to add to my collection. Good news: I’ve done the hard work for you! Take a look at 5 of my favorite street style photographers to follow on Instagram when you need just a bit of a inspo burst.
Melodie Jeng, @melodiejeng
See New York style come to life with Melodie Jeng’s street style photography.
Phil Oh, @mrstreetpeeper
A street style photographer for Vogue Magazine, Phil Oh doesn’t always take himself or his subjects seriously.
Tommy Ton, @tommyton
This veteran street style photographer is taking a stab at fashion design. If he has the same eye for design as he does for capturing street style, I cannot wait!
Eddie Newton, @mister_newton
Eddie Newton doesn’t only focus on street style stars, models, and celebrities – he also shoots women of all ages and ranges of style, including accessible fashion.
Scott Schuman, @thesartorialist
A bit of a “duh” on a list like this, Scott Schuman is a leader in the industry and has built his empire from his blog, The Sartorialist.
October 29th, 2018 by Melanie Sutrathada A Blogger’s Guide to Halloween
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to start prepping the ultimate costume if you haven’t already! The great part? A lot of these outfits can be re-created with what you already have in your closet! So, whether you’re staying at home watching Hocus Pocus with the gals or trying to win for “Best Costume,” there’s a Halloween costume for everyone.
Check out a few of our favorite blogger costumes for some inspiration:
How cute is Julia Engel as Belle from Beauty and the Beast? We’re loving the book props as well.
Animal ears and a dress isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel for Halloween, but we can’t get over how simple it is to recreate this costume!
Skip wearing a Halloween costume this year and opt for a Halloween tee instead!
How cute is this Little Red Riding Hood costume? The plus side? It’s a great way to reuse that picnic basket that you kept from summer!
Never underestimate the power of a shimmery mermaid to turn heads on Halloween.
Channel your inner Daisy Buchanan, and dress up as a flapper for the night! You already own a little black dress and a pearl necklace, now you just have to find a fur coat and a headpiece!
October 26th, 2018 by Samantha Weaver ROUND UP: MUST-HAVE BAGS FOR FALL
I recently read an average 30 year old owns 21 purses and purchases a new one every three months.
Now for some of us 21 may seem like reasonable while for others anything over 1 or 2 is just plain insanity! Either way we’ve done a round up of some of our favorite bags we’ve been spying at Crossroads stores across the nation to inspire your next handbag purchase!
CIRCLE BAGS
BRIGHT & COLORFUL
ICONIC S.A.T.C REFERENCE
FANNY PACKS
ECLECTIC HANDLES
MINI BAGS
BEADED
VINTAGE GLAM
DESIGNER
Here’s a sneak peek at all the gorgeous leather bags that will arrive to select Crossroads stores next week!
October 23rd, 2018 by Jennifer Beile 5 Style Vloggers You Should Be Following
The blogging industry has evolved so much since the beginning days of posting outfit photos on WordPress or Blogger. Bloggers have established brands, created extended business lines and products, and created a platform for fashion lovers to have access to unlimited content.
The newest avenue that style and fashion bloggers are taking over is YouTube! Style vloggers are quickly gaining traction and we are seeing more and more of our favorite traditional bloggers creating video content using YouTube or Instagram. I have noticed myself focusing more on video content from my favorite style bloggers. I love being able to “go shopping” with someone whose style I admire, see the clothing and products in a more three dimensional way with movement and detail, and getting to know these girls on a more personal level.
Check out 5 of my favorite style bloggers that you should be following!
Beth Jones, B. Jones Style
How could I have a list of my favorite style vloggers without including our very own Crossroads Style Council member, Beth! Beth is one of the very first bloggers that I fell in love with and have followed since. She’s transformed her brand from a style blog to fashion and lifestyle vlog and films thrift challenges, weekly outfit videos, and style tips.
Check out Beth’s latest thrifting and vintage shopping video:
Kia Marie, TheNotoriousKIA
Kia is one of my newest finds, and I don’t know how I didn’t discover her sooner! She describes her style as “a blend of the grittiness of New York City and the carefreeness of southern California”. She posts impressive thrift hauls, video lookbooks, and “how to style” tutorials.
Check out her latest video of how to thrift Zara inspired fall trends:
Chriselle Lim, Chriselle Lim
Chriselle excels as a working mother in the fashion industry and has built a blogging and vlogging career based on her travels, beauty tips, fashion, and motherhood. Check out Chriselle showcasing her brand new fashion line from Nordstrom:
Amy Serrano, Amy Serrano
Amy’s channel is my go-to for keeping up with the latest trends in fashion and beauty. Her attainable style and beauty tips will make you feel like you’re chatting with your best friend.
Check out her video on how to wear the plaid trend for fall:
Jamie-Lee, Mademoiselle
Minimalistic and chic, Jamie-Lee creates curated videos showcasing clothing hauls, seasonal lookbooks, brand reviews and her lifestyle travels.
Check out her minimalistic 15 item work capsule wardrobe video: