June 21st, 2017 by Melanie Sutrathada What to Wear for the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is always a great reason to spend time with your loved ones and celebrate your love for good ole ‘Merica. Whether you’re heading to a barbecue or beach bonfire or camping out for fireworks, there’s an outfit for every occasion on Independence Day. Up your July 4th style game with a few outfit ideas from your favorite fashion bloggers. With these six easy outfit ideas, you’ll be looking patriotic in no time:
Select a monochrome outfit (in red, white or blue, obviously) that’s perfect for rocking at a barbecue or picnic.
Here’s an outfit that will take a few more pieces to pull off. Style nautical stripes with white outerwear and blue and red accents.
There’s no better way to make a statement on the 4th of July than with a stars-and-stripes bodycon suit that does all the talking. This ensemble works great for celebrating at the beach, so don’t forget to layer on the sunblock!
If you want a similar casual look for the holiday, try starting with a classic patriotic graphic tee, a pair of jeans and white sneakers. It’s comfy and cute—perfect for a barbecue and fireworks.
Red and white stripes are always a go-to pick for celebrating the 4th of July. Steal a page from The Golden Diamonds’s style playbook and pair a crop top with a striped midi skirt. Finish off this look with a star-patterned bag.
Is this not the cutest striped jumpsuit for celebrating the holiday? The best part is that this outfit doesn’t have to be worn exclusively for the 4th of July.
June 20th, 2017 by Jennifer Beile Round Up: How Your Favorite Bloggers are Wearing Summer Stripes
Stripes will never go out of style. They work for any style—from preppy to minimalist to eclectic and more—and on every body type. Of course, stripes are a year-round style, but they are definitely having a moment this summer. Street style stars, bloggers, and fashion “It girls” everywhere are loving summer stripes. Take a look at some of my favorite bloggers looks featuring my favorite go-to pattern.
Blair Eadie, Atlantic Pacific
Blair scored the perfect striped summer dress via Reformation. If I could wish a dress into my closet, it would be this one! I love the wide stripes and the low neckline.
Tamu McPherson, All The Pretty Birds
Tamu’s modern mix of different stripe patterns puts a spin on two classic pieces! I wouldn’t have thought to pair the two together before seeing this outfit.
Jordan Blackwell, Lil Miss JB Style
Jordan paired a striped trouser with a chambray shirt to create a classic yet effortless summer uniform. Be right back—going to find a pair of striped paper bag trousers now!
Carly Cristman, Carly Cristman
Carly’s dress is perfect for summer and a breeze to style! Dressed up, or down, a striped summer dress should be a staple in your wardrobe.
Jamara Cuera, The Loud Couture
Jarmara’s trendy crop top is the summer top of my dreams! Jamara nailed this look by pairing her top with high-waisted denim and showing a peek of skin for a subtly sexy summer look.
Caila Quinn, With Love, Caila
We all love a good matching set, and Caila’s has plenty of both style and personality.
Kenza Zouiten, Kenzas
Kenza’s outfit screams summer getaway! Her wide-leg striped pants are perfect to remix all throughout summer.
Taylor Morgan, Little Blonde Book
Taylor completed her pink summer look with a feminine striped skirt.
June 16th, 2017 by Samantha Weaver New In: The Summer Edit
With 100+ degree days on the horizon and vacation plans set, there’s just one thing you haven’t checked off your list … it’s time to complete your summer wardrobe with our newest arrivals! Our Summer Edit features five wardrobe staples sure to make outfit-planning and packing a breeze.
Retro Stripes
The ultimate summer dress: ruffle bottom, tie-front, and midi length. Our Retro Stripe Dress ($42.50) was made for hot summer nights, and it’s the only dress you’ll need on your vacation.
Fray Hem Denim
We love the added texture and summer vibe a good fray adds to any denim piece. Get the look with our Frayed Hem Denim Dress ($42.50)
Pom-Poms
It’s all about pom-poms this season and we absolutely love them as a hemline accent! Our Pom-Pom Blouse ($32.50) pairs perfectly with our Double Stripe Culottes ($35).
Fit and Flare Romper
Our most flattering romper yet! The fit-and-flare silhouette of our Distorted Grid Print Romper ($28.50) makes it the only romper you’ll need this summer.
These styles and more are available at all Crossroads locations this weekend!
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June 13th, 2017 by Jennifer Beile Round Up: Women’s Suit Sets for Summer
If you had told me years ago that I would be pining to find the perfect matching suit set, I would have thought you were crazy. I lean towards a very relaxed, casual style, and suits traditionally don’t fit into that—a stiff suit is meant for professionals with a strict office dress code, right? Not anymore. A perfectly tailored suit set is perfect for winter and an unexpected outfit choice for holiday parties. For summer, I am loving a relaxed-fit suit in playful proportions, styled more casually with sneakers and graphic tees. I’ve rounded up my favorite ways to style suit sets for summer below!
Shorts & Skirts
Matching suit sets that consist of skirts or shorts will instantly create a more casual look, and they’re perfect to wear during the heat of the summer.
Lisa Dengler, Just Another Fashion Blog
Anabelle Fleur, The Via Luxury
Ester Bellon, Mi Armario En Ruinas
Soraya Bakhtiar, Soraya Bakhtiar
Play with Proportions
Courtney of Always Judging has two classic examples of how to play with proportions while styling a suit. The oversized blazer offsets the bottoms and creates a relaxed look that can be worn for many occasions.
Pair Your Suit with Sneakers
Sneakers and flats are the “it” shoes of the season—possibly of the year—and add an instant chicness to any dressed-down look.
Yara Michels, Chapter Friday
Caroline Blomst, Caroline’s Mode
Pattern Play
Patterns make any look more interesting! Try classic stripes or go even bolder with a checkered look.
Caroline Blomst, Caroline’s Mode
Amelia Diamond, styled by Man Repeller
New In: Elevated Basics Under $25
When did basics become so interesting? It seems like basics are all you need these days to elevate your look, and this week at Crossroads, we’re featuring some of our favorites. Think soft modals, edgy terry pieces, and mix-and-match earth tones. You heard it here first—find these and more at all Crossroads locations this weekend!
1. Match
Modal Swing Tank in Sage ($13.50) **Staff Favorite!**
Soft Touch Culottes in Sage ($22.50) **Staff Favorite!**
Terry Cutoff Tee in Grape ($13.50)
Modal T-Back Tank Dress in Grape ($22.50)
Slim Rib Midi Dress in Sage ($22.50)
Terry Cutoff Tee in Sage ($13.50)
High Neck Ribbed Dress in Stripe ($15)
Soft Touch Romper in Stripe ($20)
2. Mix
High Neck Ribbed Dress in Navy ($15)
Basic Striped Tee ($12.50)
Open Back Modal Tee in Taupe ($16.50)
Soft Touch Culottes in Smoke ($22.50)
Modal T-Back Dress in Forest ($22.50)
Boxy V-Neck in Mustard ($13.50)
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We’re stocking these styles in limited quantities. so head to your nearest Crossroads to shop these elevated basics before they’re gone!
