Find Your Perfect Coat

Contrary to how you might feel, cold weather clothing doesn't have to mean hiding your figure in boxy, shapeless coats and jackets and thanks to Tulle we can all be excited about the snowy months! Keep these tips in mind when purchasing your next autumn/winter coat:

1. Curvy? Try a straight belted style or a wrap and avoid embellishments around the bust and hips. Perhaps the lovely Single Vin Wool Coat in Peapod from Tulle?

2. Have a boyish shape? Go for something with volume, embellishment in the bust, exaggerated shoulders, and opt for pockets and bold details. Try the Tulle Double Breasted Jacket in Birch.

3. Bigger in the bust? Search for a coat with a narrow V neck shape and avoid anything double breasted. You want to create a vertical line. The Tulle Textured Wool Blazer in Hollyhock is perfect AND it's on sale!!
4. If you have a small bust go for something double breasted with some detailing up top. Also search for fitted and nipped at the waist to create some curve. Avoid boxy, square shapes. Try the Tulle Long Double Breasted Peacoat in Creme (also on sale now!).

Plaid Ahead

Fall is coming up quicker than we know and what better way to kick off the season than the plaid trend? Stray from the solid pea coat and get cozy with more subtle tones like Lauren Conrad, or even bright plaids. We are completely mad about plaid this autumn and the traditional pattern will look sleek and fashion conscious season after season. Check out one of our favs from Tulle: The Detachable Hood Coat in Black. Plaid isn't just for lumberjacks anymore!

A Taste for Tulle

Tulle is a word no longer limited to that gauzy stuff that goes under prom dresses. This is a line of clothing that hits the perfect mid-range between falling apart after twelve months and ridiculously, rent priced expensive.

Though they carry a full line of clothing, it's Tulle's coats that really have me checking my closet to see if there's any room left. I know it is only September and no one wants to think about the chill months of fall and winter, but we at UrbanMinx have been anticipating our first shipment of beautiful Tulle Coats, and they just arrived!

Bright colors and classic shapes that include lots of 1950s peter pan collars, a-line cuts, and bracelet sleeves in rich autumn hues (think ash, tomato, crème, and moss) make for a truly wonderful look. Even better, the prices are in the $80-$150.00 range. The only drawback is you'll have to shop elsewhere if you're looking for tutus.

Shop Tulle Coats at UrbanMinx today!

Run for Cover

Even the stoutest beach bunny will have to concede that autumn is on its way and the time when coats should be crowding your wardrobe is nigh. And while you won't be able to show off your summer skin as the weather wanes, you can still look gorgeous when you take cover!

UrbanMinx now boasts all the latest fall collections from brands like Juicy, Kensie, and Prairie Underground. Shop chic coats from these top-notch names to keep you cozy well into winter, and don't forget to browse last season's perpetually stylish Tulle coats for a staggering discount!

Warm Tidings

Okay Magazine featured the retro stylings of Tulle’s Vintage Wool Pea Coat in Fuschia as one of their choices to replicate Gossip Girl Tamara Feldman’s outerwear looks at a budget-friendly price. The crisp, clean lines of the coat and oversize buttons are a choice representation of Tulle’s cohesive mix of modern and classic design.

Get Tamara’s look for less and pick up the featured Vintage Wool Pea Coat in all of the Tulle shades of the season here at UrbanMinx!

Pea Coat Paradise

Every era has its fashion classics, yet few have proved as versatile as the pea coat. The pea coat has graced movie screens, catwalks and wardrobes, lending us a luxe respectability. Adapted by designers and adopted by fashion gurus, the women's pea coat has taken many a modern twist since its time in the trenches and is akin to a second skin for the style-conscious.

Nothing dresses up an outfit like a well-chosen coat. It's a statement piece that adds cohesion and personality. This season's coats promise to inject a high degree of elegance, instantly updating any wardrobe with a balance of cutting edge and vintage charm. While the traditional pea coat will always offer dependable stability with its goes-with-everything approach, this season's coats enjoy a little bit more drama in sporting vibrant jewel colors alongside the tried and true (but certainly not tired) hues of black, khaki, and slate.

The up and coming fall styles are also decidedly feminine, with elegant details that draw their inspiration more from 1940s Holly­wood glam than dirty trenches (think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's). The sexy silhouette is back, complete with ruffles and full skirts. These coats are mature, but far from being conservative, they incorporate modern touches to keep them fresh and whimsical.

Dress it up, tone it down, cinch it at the waist, or wear it to bare a favorite blouse and trousers; the trusted women’s pea coat is what we have consistently relied on to pull an outfit up from the depths of dull despair and into the world of fashionista bliss, making it must-have for any winter wardrobe.

Tule Peacoats Coming in for Fall

One of our favorite aspects of the fall season here at UrbanMinx is the arrival of Tulle’s gorgeous new array of coats. This season promises to be just like any other in that these coats simply transcend the art of style. Along with their timeless black and white pieces, Tulle’s Fall ’08 collection is laced with petal-soft pinks, verdant greens, dusky plums, and vivid fuchsia. Themes in design include the a-line cut, peter pan collars, and bold buttons. Keep a sharp eye out for these new arrivals in early autumn. Judging by the oohs, ahs, and eager anticipation of the Minxes, these coats are going to go fast. Check back in September to see the new arrivals!

New Tulle Peacoat Colors Have Arrived!

We just received new colors and style of Tulle Peacoats!

We now have black, ivory, mustard, red, and green in the single breasted style.

In the double breasted style, we now have red, black, and ivory.

You can't miss out on this year's newest vintage style: houndstooth! In brown and cream or black and white..they are too cute to pass up!

Get them now, they WILL NOT LAST!

They're In!!

TULLE PEACOATS HAVE ARRIVED!
We've just received the first colors in last years favorite peacoat by Tulle

We've received hundreds of calls and e-mails about the ever popular Tulle peacoat. Those lucky enough to receive one last year are well aware of the quality, style, and affordability of this coat. This year, they are cuter than ever in darling vintage colors, round collars, big vintage buttons and bold new patterns.

Our first shipment contained a stunning lipstick red, vibrant green, rich chocolaty brown, and two new hounds tooth patterns in black and brown.

They go up tomorrow...but you'd better not wait until the weather gets cold- They won't last that long!!

Enjoy!

Straight From the Glossies....

People Magazine's Style Watch

UrbanMinx.com has what you're looking for!

In the September 2007 issue of People magazine, they rave about the hottest items of the season---and UrbanMinx.com has some of the hottest items featured in the glossy!

First and foremost is the amazing Tulle peacoat. This has been, hands down, our biggest seller. You absolutely cannot go wrong with this coat! The cut of the Tulle peacoat is very flattering with its fitted slim line. Two darling front pockets and retro collar make it perfect for every occasion. The cute vintage pattern in the lining and big vintage button make it stand apart from your mother's old peacoat. The wool blend will keep you warm all winter long and bold beautiful colors are very eye catching. No wonder celebrities like Halle Berry are grabbing their coats early this year....the waiting list is miles long! The best part? The coat is under $100!!! They will be arriving early this year at UrbanMinx.com so keep your eyes peeled. If you'd like to be notified when they arrive, send you name and e-mail address to website@urbanminx.com.

The second hot item People featured was the cosmetic line, Mor. They loved their fig and olive scent and recommended the line as a "chic find". The scent is not too strong and smells very clean. UrbanMinx.com carries the Mor Fig and Olive line in bath soaps, hand lotions, body lotions, and candles! Our favorite is the Mor Fig and Olive Sugar Body Polish. It will leave your skin exfoliated, soft, clean, and smelling yummy!

Finally, People loved the denim line Chip & Pepper for your skinnies. The line is a great fit for all body types. We recommend the Chip and Pepper Stella Vanhorn Jean. It's a great dark wash, perfect for fall. Slight hint of stretch will hug your curves in all the right places!