December 14, 2023 Resale Designer Bags on Our Holiday Lists
You know about our love of resale designer bags. So with the holidays just days ahead, we’ve been keeping an eye on the regional Instagram feeds of all our stores.
To our delight, some of our favorite designer labels are in stores now! Imagine the thrill of being gifted one of these beauties.
Take a look at what we found…
Do you love resale designer bags as much as us? Visit any of our store locations to see what we have on the shelves now. Our inventory constantly changes, so you never know what you’ll find. How exciting!
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December 13, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Sara
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Sara, a Floor Supervisor at our sister store Fillmore & 5th. We asked our Palo Alto employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Fillmore & 5th finds. Read about Sara’s personal style, favorite Fillmore & 5th finds, and favorite thing about working at Fillmore & 5th.
Describe your all-time favorite Fillmore & 5th find.
A blue maxi dress with little flowers embroidered all over the dress.
Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Fillmore & 5th?
I love seeing brands from back in Spain that have made it all the way here like Bimba y Lola …
What are your winter fashion staples?
Big knitted sweaters and long jackets.
Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.
All-year summer girl.
What is your favorite part about working at Fillmore & 5th?
I love contributing to the second hand market, learning about the latest trends and the connection with all of my coworkers.
What tips do you have for selling at Fillmore& 5th?
Ask yourself if you saw this item in this condition at a second hand store, would you buy it? If the answer is no, we will probably pass on it too.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Sara! As a Floor Supervisor, Sara supervises daily tasks on the sales floor, assists in staff development and works hard to buy in the amazing items that our customers love. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads and Fillmore & 5th.
December 12, 2023 Q&A with Unpicker from YouTube
I’m a middle-aged punk from Scotland, and for the past two years I’ve been sewing as a hobbyist and making videos about it. I’ve always cared about my clothes, but I lost my identity a little when I became a dad. Sewing has been a way to reconnect with that.
How did you originally pick up your sewing skills? What were your very first projects?
My grandma was a Home EC teacher, so sewing skills were passed down that side of the family, as were her old machines. But for years I only did hand sewing like band patches on jackets or repairing rips in my jeans.
My first project was this box of old band tees that I was hoarding. They were too trashed to wear, but I just couldn’t throw them out. At some point I found a tutorial for making a patchwork blanket, one thing led to another, and I had made this useful thing that was imbued with really happy memories. I was hooked.
When and how did you decide to start repurposing pieces?
I had bought additional deadstock fabric for the blanket project. Virgin fabric was ruled out (you know, climate crisis). But by the end I had spent about £100, so if I was going to keep sewing I had to make it much, much cheaper. That’s when I turned to what was in my wardrobe and things that I could find in the charity shops. I was blissfully ignorant when I started: I was deconstructing garments, patchworking the small bits of fabric together, and trying to get enough material to make a panel. I’ve improved a lot since then, and I’m starting to develop a system.
Which of your YouTube projects are you most proud of?
The baseball shirt was a huge step for me. It was the first garment that I self-drafted and required a huge amount of learning. Although there are some faults, I’ll regularly wear it and feel good doing so. It did feel like a cheat using a bedsheet though.
But the forever jeans are my actual favourite. So much work had to happen for me to make those, and now I have a pair of jeans uniquely mine.
What do you dream of sewing up next?
My focus for 2024 is to rework some of the projects I’ve already done and improve on them, like my hanten jacket, the ‘Hamcus’ hoodie, and maybe the kilt. I feel like I have a handle on the basics and now want to refine my skills. I have this nagging idea to patchwork old rain jackets into something waterproof, but that could go very wrong.
I’m led by the gaps in my wardrobe, so the next project can go in any direction depending on the weather, the activities I need my clothing to facilitate, or what brand I’m currently obsessed with. I plan to continue making two videos a month and see where this takes me.
December 11, 2023 Staff Style Spotlight: Joaquin
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Joaquin, a Lead Cashier at Crossroads. We asked San Jose and Santa Cruz employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Joaquin’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Describe your all-time favorite Crossroads find.
Golf Wang mint cardigan with a blue embroidered bee in the pocket. Either this or a pair of brown leather Bapesta shoes.
Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Crossroads?
Ben Davis (pants), Vans (basic black shoes), or any band tees I may recognize (no specific brand). Seeing Golf Wang, Supreme, or other common street wear brands is fun to see too.
Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.
“The same black tee… again”
What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?
What tips do you have for selling at Crossroads?
Make sure there’s no crazy stains or rips. Make sure it’s something you’d want to buy here too; that can be pretty helpful in my opinion.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Joaquin! As a Lead Cashier, Joaquin has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, assisting customers throughout the store, and handling all sales-related tasks. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
December 7, 2023 Holiday Outfit Ideas to Get You Planning
It’s time to research holiday outfit ideas and get ready for the next few weekends of events! Whether it’s an office party, family gathering, or more formal outing, there’s a look that will match every single event.
Below are some of the holiday outfit themes that inspire us year after year. Pick the ones that work best for your holiday event schedule.
All the Frills
Sometimes you want to go full glam for the holidays. This look with pearls, feathers, and Gucci tights gets it right.
Disco Ready
We turn to sequins and metallics all holiday season. This look is so ready for the dance floor.
Layers of Accessories
Take your look to the next level by piling on your best accessories. We’re inspired by this look’s extra additions: a newsboy cap, bold sunglasses, spotlight scarf, and mini weekender bag.
Classic Glam
We love to recreate classic looks, and this floor-length velour dress with matching gloves is a perfect example.
Traditional Plaid
Who doesn’t love a holiday plaid? We adore this plaid dress with a festive velvet tie waist. The black boots make it modern.
Luxe from Head to Toe
Pull out all the investment pieces in your closet. This look is minimal, but the luxe fabrics shine through.
Haven’t figured out your look quite yet? Get even more holiday outfit ideas by stopping into your local Crossroads store or checking out our latest trend guide.
