June 21, 2022 It’s Time for Summer Slide Sandals
Along with pool parties, popsicles, and vacation plans, it’s time for summer slide sandals!
Seeing them trending on fashion sites and magazines — and our seasonal selling guide — made us hop over to the Crossroads regional Instagram feeds to see if any were available in our stores.
We were not disappointed. In fact, our finds reminded us that there are all kinds of different summer slide sandals to consider. Here are just 6 that we came across in our search.
Fun & Furry
Maybe not beach-ready, but ready for lounging at home. Uggs, $42.50.
Clogs
Summer slides with a modern twist! Simon Miller, $120 (white), $225 (black).
Vintage
Make them retro if you can. Cole Haan, $28.
Jelly
Nothing like a jelly sandal for summer trips to the pool. Gucci, price upon request (Market St., San Francisco).
Designer
Did you know some of your favorite designers are making the best summer slides right now? Gucci, $250.
Closed-Toe
A closed-toe version makes them work in the office too! Moschino, $120.
We’re sort of sold on all these choices, how about you? Some will work on a Saturday morning, some will make it to the beach, and some will elevate our favorite sundress.
Visit your local Crossroads store to see which ones they have available. Our stores buy in all day, every day from the public, so our inventory is constantly refreshed. That means new finds waiting for you daily.
And bring in your gently-used seasonal clothes to sell too. You may get those new slides with store credit!
June 20, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Kendra
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Kendra, a Corporate Buyer at Crossroads. We asked employees to bring their style and star in our latest Crossroads photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Kendra’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads finds.
A few of my favorite finds include: a vintage Chanel necklace, a Vivienne Westwood croc handle bag, a runway Donna Karan electric blue bag, and a Supreme hat.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
I would love to see more vintage band tees and anything Vivienne Westwood!
How would you describe your personal style?
I am a true Gemini when it comes to style. Some days I’m casual, ready to get into the woods, others, I’m a city girl with fancy clothes and heels!
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
As the corporate buyer, I love when the stores are excited for our selections! Seeing our jewelry and clothes in our feeds & windows makes me so happy!
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Make sure your items are clean and current, bring entertainment in case of a wait, and don’t take it personal! Your clothes do not represent your worth.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Kendra! As a Corporate Buyer, Kendra works on merchandising strategies, purchases and allocates new jewelry/merchandise for our stores, and helps with trend forecasting. Sound like a job you’d love? Visit our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.
June 16, 2022 Resale Fashion Finds of the Week
You know how we feel: shopping resale fashion is fun, affordable, and eco-friendly.
We call it a treasure hunt because you never know what you’ll find on the racks of our stores. Some come in knowing they need new denim, while others peruse the racks for simply something special. Most wait for a piece to catch their eye, then it’s off to the fitting room to confirm it’s a match.
The resale fashion pieces at Crossroads have been purchased directly from other fashion lovers in your neighborhood. This means a store buyer has hand-selected the piece for the store. The piece is gently used and on-trend. Sometimes pieces are even NWT! They were a great find but didn’t end up working out for the person who sold the piece. Lucky you, swooping in to buy it for your closet.
Keep scrolling to see examples of what you can find in our stores. These items were showcased on our regional Instagram feeds. See links below to follow stores near you!
Scotch & Soda Palm Tree Dress, $55
Converse Comme des Garcons Sneakers, $65
Assorted Crochet Tops, Prices Vary
Kate Spade Handbag, $55
Marc Jacobs Purse, $65
Reformation “Kourtney” Dress, $65
Ilana Kohn Sweatpants, $75
June 14, 2022 How to Wear White Pants: 6 Ways
You know it’s time to bring them out, but you’re wondering how to wear white pants this season. We have to tell you: there are so many ways! And we have inspiration photos too.
We personally consider white pants a spring and summer staple. We occasionally wear them in fall and winter too, but there are certain pairings that look best in the warm weather seasons. Lucky for us, there are a number of options to pick from.
Below are 6 ways to wear white pants that are super simple to follow. Each is an easy formula for a look that’s polished and ready to go. They’ll have you imagining your next white pants OOTD in no time.
1. With a Bright Color
2. With Florals
3. With Off-Whites
4. To Work
5. With More White
6. With Navy
The question of how to wear white pants is solved! These 6 combos are fun to try, and there are plenty more to test. We didn’t even get started on stripes.
Stop into any Crossroads store location to look for your perfect pair of white pants, or an eye-catching match to your favorite pair.
June 9, 2022 The Best App for Selling Used Clothes
The best app for selling used clothes is obviously the one that gets cash in your hands the fastest. You have gently-used, unwanted clothing staring at you. You want them out of your way now, and you want to get any money you can for them.
So the thought of photographing and creating a listing for every single piece sounds as fun as a trip to the dentist. That’s what many of the current selling apps require you to do, and that’s just the first part. You still have to communicate with potential buyers and eventually package and mail the piece.
Do you love being a customer service agent for selling your used clothes? We didn’t think so.
If you want those clothes out of your life today, and you live near one of Crossroads’ 35 store locations nationwide, you need to know about the Crossroads Trading Waitlist App.
Here’s the 17-second elevator pitch:
Can you see why we’re claiming this is the best app for selling used clothes? You can actually start the selling process from work or home, then make your way over to the store to finish the process. Crossroads buys clothing all day every day, so you have plenty of opportunities to sell during your busy week.
Did we mention you’ll walk out of the store with the cash or store credit you earn? No waiting for payouts here.
And because you can choose 50% store credit (versus 30% in cash), you have the option to shop for new-to-you pieces for your closet. It’s the best way to keep a sustainable closet and a fashion budget.
Get the app here.