Spotted: Big Buddha Bag on the Today Show

Check out Big Buddha featured on the Today Show as one of the hot bag brands for fall!

We minxes love their unique designs, beautiful details and the fact that they're not only affordable but are vegan for animal lovers. There is a style for those who love metal hardware and embellishment as well as women who prefer a sweeter, more feminine style. There is even a style for Chanel lovers, the Eva quilted bag with chain strap. As their motto states, Love Big Live Buddha!

Shop Big Buddha at Urban Minx now!

Minx Favorites: What We're Wearing Now!

Leading the way, Urban Minx owner and founder Melissa was spotted in her favorite Blaque Label Dress, BCBGSandal heels, Splendid Black leggings (which are also literally splendid) and her Linea Pelle Cross Body Bag she LOVES!!!

Black leggings are a minx must have for cold weather-they can keep you warm and yet still totally fashionable!

We love to see what Melissa is wearing and hear about the beautiful new things that we'll be getting in the store when she gets back from buying trips. She keeps us at the forefront of fashion!


Shop this look and more now at urbanminx.com!

Locked Into Fashion

We haven't seen many bags on here in a while, but we couldn't resist the urge to tell you about our new Lockheart bags as soon as they came in!

These stunning bags are perfect for everyday wear and for the girl on-the-go. Subtle details and more brazen design work make these bags stand out in a crowd. For example, when you're wearing a white blouse and jeans add instant oomph to your outfit with the Lockheart Elle Tote Bag in Brown. If you want a little more glitz for your glam try the Lockheart Vienna Tote Bag in Burgandy. Any way you wear them you're sure to look fabulous!

Trendspotting : Gwen Stefani & Houndstooth

Gwen Stefani is not only an emerging designer in her own right, but a walking style icon herself. Bold and modern, she has a definite style sensibility that is unique and amazing. For fall the houndstooth trend is a great one to make your own. Check out the houndstooth from Juicy Couture.

Get your own houndstooth gloves, hat, scarf, Day Dreamer Brogue handbag, wristlet and clutch now!

Big Buddha Love

We love the clutches and bags from Big Buddha as much as we love the name.

With 100% vegan products, this responsible and innovative company is likely

to win over any girl with their sleek and feminine designs.

Timeless, sophisticated, and reliable, Big Buddha offers a variety

of chic, animal friendly purses at affordable prices.

Check out Big Buddha for guilt free, enjoyable shopping.

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Zip It Up!

Zippers are all the rage right now and we at Urban Minx are hooked on them! From bags to dresses to jackets we've got a huge assortment of zipper gear. Our fave representatives from each category would be the Dylan Medium Tote in Black by Linea Pelle, which would look great draped over your shoulder when you wear the Simone Dress in Black by LA Made. Cover up in the Motocycle Jacket in Black by Kensie to complete the look!

Carrying On: Linea Pelle Bags

What's a Minx's best friend? Their bag of course, and Linea Pelle has a new line-up of must have bags for this season and forever! If the fun, zipper embellished designs are not enough to win you over, their practicality is. We've got all shapes and sizes, but our faves would be the Dylan Medium Tote in Dark Olive or the Zip Tote in Iron, both of which have been seen straddling the shoulders of A-listers like Denise Richards, Ashley Tisdale and Kim Kardashian. If you need something smaller, try a super-chic wallet available in four colors--black, iron, dark olive and espresso.

Looking For a New Bag or Clutch?

From feminine frills to masculine shapes, the eye catching purses from Lockheart are guaranteed to satisfy. Highlighted in out spring photoshoot this year was the Double Take Abigail Clutch in Cream. Browse the Lockheart collection at UrbanMinx for personalized, detailed, and functional bags or clutches!
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The Art of the Academic

For most academics school is now fully in session and students have had just enough time to be completely bogged down by the bogus amount of schoolbooks they're required to lug around, not to mention the now nearly essential laptop.

Your laptop is a sort of lifeline to your classes - it wouldn't do to be dropping it in the gutters when your english lit book is jockeying for a little too much arm space.

If you're going to play pack mule to your education, you might as well look great doing it. UrbanMinx has a great line-up of Juicy Couture laptop bags - from the regal crested laptop sleeve to the basic but beautiful embroidered velour laptop case (available in black and flame). My personal favorite is the canvas bag; it's got such a cute retro feel to it!

Ask Elyse: Long-lived Leather

Dear Elyse,

I was so excited to get a Lockheart bag to call my own, but already I've managed to get a few scuffs on the leather. What would you recommend as the best way to get my bag back to pristine condition?

-Bernadette

Dear Bernadette,

It's an unfortunate truth that handbags are the accessory more likely to get scratched and scuffed than any other. But since frequent trips to the cleaner's are bound to rack up a bill, I've got a home remedy to return your bag to its best face.

1. Place a small amount of a gentle, moisturizing soap such as Dove on a damp cloth and bring it to a light lather.
2. Rub the damp cloth on the leather without putting too much water on the leather.
3. Wipe away the lather with a fresh damp cloth. Don't rinse the leather in water.
4. Polish leather with a dry towel.
5. Treat leather with a leather conditioner after it has dried completely.

To avoid any further damage to your Lockheart, you may consider picking up a Hot Hang Up to keep your purse off the floor in public places.

Hope this helps,

Elyse