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Outfit Of the Day

1 April 2014

CrossRoads Trading on 23rd Ave

This is part one of a two part feature on CrossRoads Trading Company. Second post will include some sick tennis I scored as well!

I was stoked to meet the lovely ladies of CrossRoads at a local fashion show recently. We chatted about the local fashion scene and then exchanged info. They were kind enough to follow up and shoot me a gift card, so that I could experience the brand new shop on 23rd for myself. And of course I hit the racks immediately!

The most impressive aspect of their 23rd local is the vast men’s department! For all of you dude fashionisto’s out there- check them out- they will not dissapoint. The women’s section carried a mix of new and gently used on-trend pieces for fashionista’s on a budget. A lot of house-labels and affordable brands were scattered throughout most racks, so I quickly made my way to the racks labeled “Designer” and tried on some pieces from Marc by Marc Jacobs, BCBG, Top Shop and Nasty Gal.

I ended up leaving with 3 selections that I knew I’d wear right away and you can see how I mixed this Fluer De Lis necklace and Neoprene skirt into my closet…

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The skirt fits like a glove and the zipper up the back- along with the symmetrical seams- gives it a modern edge. I paired it with a cotton cropped T and cap to dress it down a bit. I mean, I didn’t want to look like I was hittin the clubs. They had a great accessories selection and at check out, I noticed this gorgeous Fluer De Lis necklace. It’s the perfect weight for an edgier outfit like this and the mixed metals make it more versatile.

Photos by Linzy Slusher

Shirt and Booties: Forever21, Cap: H&M, Socks: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: Nasty Gal via CrossRoads Trading Co, Necklace: CrossRoads Trading Co

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