Wide World

This Michael Stars cardi was featured in a recent edition of InStyle Magazine (you'll see Heidi Klum positively glowing on the cover) as something of a "what to wear" with wide leg trousers.

Any woman who's worn wide leg trousers will know it's a difficult look to master without giving the impression that stilts and a squeaky red nose are in order, but InStyle has it down with a trim, tucked in blouse and striped cardigan. The filigree ring and horn-rimmed glasses are downright fun and give a vintage flair just as suited for a boat venture as it is for business.

Would you wear this InStyle inspiration? Or are wide leg trousers your big "don't?" Let us know in the comments below.

Power Hour

If the runways are anything to go by, the watchword for winter wear is strong, hence the theme in InStyle's October '09 issue. Inspired by US First Lady Michelle Obama (quite arguably the chief in power dressing), the mag features a spread of coats both classy and confident.

Among the hand-selected pieces is the Juicy Couture Double Breasted Coat in Angel. A broad (and not to mention bold) collar and smart buttons framed by tonal banding channel a stylishly plucky look that is the perfect accessory to a strong stride and chin held high.

Shop this Juicy Coat and other strong styles at UrbanMinx.

The Tote with the Votes

There are never too many ways to do your part in preserving the planet, and this month InStyle offers another means to stay green and glamorous.

The Boy Meets Girl Believe Tote, favoured by Rachel Bilson of the O.C., was ranked among the top three eco-friendly totes in the July issue of InStyle Magazine, voted in by two thousand InStyle readers.

Boy Meets Girl has been a Hollywood favorite since its beginning in 2007, having been featured on hit shows like Gossip Girl, Sex & the City, Heroes, America's Next Top Model, The OC and MTV's "The Hills". You can capture that Boy Meets Girl signature style by shopping the brand at UrbanMinx!

Lean Jeans

Still upholding their long-standing fame as a favorite among celebrities (and Minxes!), Hudson Jeans are making news yet again between the pages of InStyle’s December 2008 magazine. In an interview with actress Rebecca Romijn of the new drama, Lake City, the starlet revealed her obsession with Hudson Jeans due to their ability to make a girl “look thinner than you can even imagine.”

Others recently spotted sporting the slimming properties of Hudson Jeans include Tori Spelling, Bridget Moynahan, and Hayden Pannettiere. Become forever a fan of the brand when you snag your own pair of our addictive Hudson Jeans here at UrbanMinx!

Michael Stars: Coffee Run Couture

Michael Stars graced the glossy pages of InStyle’s October issue as the ideal basic for a fashion-forward girl on the go. Worn by Disney diva Vanessa Hudgens, the Michael Stars Supima Tank was paired with a relaxed fleece hoodie and simple gold hoops for a style that’s casual without looking careless. To get Vanessa’s look, check out Michael Stars’ Ribbed Tank in Ivory, Prairie Underground’s Prairie Hoodie in Blue Mood, and Juicy Couture’s Heart Shaped Pave Hoop Earrings in Gold.

So versatile is basics brand Michael Stars, it was featured a second time in the InStyle mag as part of the look composed to reflect the classic “menswear for women” trend that has been so prevalent on both the red carpet and runways worldwide. Using the Michael Stars Supima Cotton Tank as a contrasting core piece, InStyle then added a smart cardigan and a pair of relaxed slacks with a metallic belt as an eye-catching accent.