Blog: Crossroads Style

When it comes to warm weather fashion, one thing always rings true—floral prints will always be in style! Get inspired by these outfits that all feature florals front and center, and recreate your favorite one for yourself:

Feed your love for all things feminine and frilly by pairing pastel floral pants with a wrap top in a similar shade.

We’re loving that the focal point of this denim jacket is its floral print. Needless to say, you can throw it on top of a neutral-colored sweater and you’re all set!

Running errands this upcoming weekend? Opt for a cute off-the-shoulder floral top and your favorite pair of skinny jeans for an on-trend look that couldn’t be easier.

This poppy print skirt makes for a show-stopping look!  Pair it with a black top to let the bold print shine.

Give shape and edge to a romantic, floaty high-low dress by cinching it with a belt.

Transition your brunchtime maxi dress into a flirty date-night outfit by throwing a leather jacket on top.

As the temperatures start to rise, it’s only natural to hit the beach for some vitamin D and relaxation. Whether you plan on reading by the water or going for a bike ride along the boardwalk, here are a few trendy cover-up options you can wear for any beach occasion.

Any of these outfits is summer-approved and fail-proof for the beach:

Transition from beach day to bonfire with a lightweight sweater. A sweater worn over swimsuit bottoms—as done here—is the perfect look for cozying up next to a bonfire. 

A pair of high-waisted shorts is a closet staple for summer. Want to show off your new bathing suit top? Switch out the usual crop top piece for a tankini or bralette bathing suit top. 

Without a doubt, a pretty patterned dress is always a go-to option for the beach. They’re easy to take on and off if you need to tan or jump into the water (I’m always tempted to do the latter!).

Nail perfect beach style by throwing on a romper over your bathing suit. The one-piece won’t take up much room in your bag, making it perfect for when you’re on-the-go.

A two-piece separate outfit has everything you need to feel beach-time ready. Top off your outfit with a round handle or straw bag that can hold all of your beach essentials.  

Take a style cue from Annabelle Fleur and wear a dress with a plunging neckline to show off a peek of your bathing suit without going overboard.

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.

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.

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.