Blog: Crossroads Style

I typically gravitate towards darker, warmer colors, but the blazing heat of summer has me pulling together any all-white looks that I can. I am loving effortless, breezy fabric for this time of the year. Who has the patience for anything else during the summer? After scouring blogs and Pinterest for inspiration, it looks like I’m not alone in my current white obsession. Take a look at some of my favorite white hot summer looks below!

Economy of Style
Psyche is beating the St. Louis heat in style with a beautiful white maxi pleated dress. A maxi dress is essential for surviving the high temperatures of summer.

Cali Vintage
Erin manages to look chic in 107 degree heat with her matching woven set.

Wide Eyed Legless
The key to make a white dress interesting is attention to detail. The ruffle and stripe detail on Madelynn’s dress manages to catch eyes.

Southern Styled
This boho dress is the perfect effortless dress to throw on during the summer to go from the farmers market to bruch!

Trop Rouge
Christina gets through the summer temperatures of New York with a silky tank and white, structured shorts.

Fashion Jackson
I am a huge fan of the effortless jumpsuit. From being dressed up to down, a jumpsuit can keep you sane during the heatwave.

Lonestar Southern
A white blouse and denim is a classic combination that will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day in style.

Please help me welcome Morgan of The Maverick Muse to the Crossroads Style Council!

At Crossroads, we’re always on the lookout for style inspiration, so when Morgan came into our view we were blown away by the creativity in her looks.

I hope to make people feel something through my thoughts, words and imagery.”

– Morgan

As you follow Ms. Maverick Muse, you can’t help but connect to the individuality of her beauty, humor, and even her strength—all shown to us through her story-like posts about fashion. It’s stunning. She is in many ways a muse, a chameleon, a maverick of life. Take a look at some of her outfits we’re currently obsessing over!

THE MESSAGE

“I found fashion to be my language of choice. It held this ability to speak volumes merely through a visual cue.”

THE MUSE

“I live to inspire and entertain others. To me, the clearest indication of one’s well-being is their smile. Having the opportunity to breathe some life and laughter into another’s life brings me joy.”

THE CHAMELEON

“I don’t take myself too seriously when it comes to fashion; it’s supposed to be fun.”

THE MAVERICK

“I would say my style is classic, quirky, eccentric, fearless and playful … if it had to be labeled to a single word, it would be Maverick.”  

After this visual feast, we hope you’re as excited as we are to be involved with Morgan’s style story! We’ll be following her to see how she incorporates pieces from Crossroads into her artful looks!

You can find out more about Morgan via her interview with Lookbook.

Welcome, Morgan!

While it isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel, there are so many refreshing ways to elevate and style a white t-shirt. Let’s go back to basics by incorporating this simple, versatile piece into your wardrobe this summer!

Achieve on-trend minimalist style with these tips:

Getting ready to run some errands for the day? Throw a comfy pair of overalls over your white t-shirt for a quick, laid-back look.

A white tee outfit doesn’t require much to be fashion-forward and trendy, and it’s easy to transform your look with different pieces.  Add a lady-like touch to your look by pairing your white tee with a slit skirt.

Even a basic white tee can be on-point with the addition of a leather mini skirt.

Go classic! Style a plain white tee with a pair of girlfriend jeans and bright booties.

Tuck your shirt into an A-line denim skirt and pull together the look with an eye-catching pair of sandals.

Elevate the look of your white shirt with a chic pair of heels and some light textured outerwear.

Soft, warm pink is the color of the season. Nicknamed “millennial pink” because the millennial generation has made it the color of the moment, this blush-toned, mood-boosting color is actually quite versatile. And it’s popping up everywhere—on runways, street style stars, and your favorite fashion-obsessed celebs.

Millennial or not, you can pull off this shade of pink. For your inspiration, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite ways to wear millennial pink this season.

Make it Sporty
To keep from looking too young and girly, find pink sporty pieces; think a cropped hoodie, a bomber jacket, or sneakers.

Mix & Match Fabrics and Textures
When wearing head-to-toe pink, mix and match fabrics and textures to break up the color.

Keep it Simple
When in doubt, keep it simple. Small, sophisticated details and embellishments help tone down this feminine color.

Suit Up
Add a playful twist to a classic; the next time you’re on the hunt for a suit set, look for one in a soft pink hue.

Pair With Contrasting Colors
Make a statement by pairing this soft shade with bold, saturated colors, like bright red or purple.

This week at Crossroads, we’re featuring five essential summer tops with embroidered details and gingham and seersucker fabrics. Simply add your favorite denim shorts for an easy summer outfit all season long!

Summer of Love Tank

Lace appliqué and embroidered flowers on a striped background? Sign us up. ($27.50)

Roses are Red Blouse

This blouse combines some of our favorite summer trends, with its large embroidered rose on stripes, cut-out collar detail, and oversized bow sleeves. ($32.50)

Starry Off-the-Shoulder Blouse

Hop on the cold-shoulder train with this breezy piece. We love its embroidered stars and off-the-shoulder bell sleeves. (32.50)

Picnic in the Park Tank

Our gingham tank with wild flower appliqué and lace trim is perfect for your next summer event. ($27.50)

Running through the Fields Blouse

Last but not least, this white cotton blouse features embroidered daisies and off-the-shoulder puff sleeves. ($32.50)

Shop these styles and more this weekend at all Crossroads locations!