Summer Brights

Warm weather has us reaching for brights. Mixing brights is a favorite trend for summer. Teals and Oranges feel fresh and tropical.

Juicy Couture Maxi w/ Tie, Juicy Couture Chevron Terry Hoodie and Short, Hale Bob Ruffle Bikini

Afraid to go bold all over? Punch it up with some accessories. Bright shoes and bags are a great way to brighten up any office without looking like you just stepped off the beach.

Juicy Couture Deco Daisy Daydreamer, Nicole Devious Sandal, Nicole Dash Sandal

Best Fit: Skirts

We minxes come in all shapes and sizes, so that can make shopping a bit of a problem for us. Especially in the Summer when we want to show off our assets, but not in the wrong or unflattering skirts and dresses. However, there are a few tried and true classics you can always follow to make sure you look your best!

If you're more of an apple shape (bigger at the top than the bottom) then a structured skirt is best to help give you a slender belly and sleek looking legs. A few favorites pieces from our store would be the Ember Skirt in White by BB Dakota because it's tailored, yet with the lace it's playful. The High Waisted Pencil Skirt in Grey by Billy Blues is a great at work skirt that's flattering on your tummy and hugs you in all the right places.

If you're more of a pear shape (bigger at the bottom than the top) then an A-line skirt is your best bet to accentuate your waist and hide your hips.Try the Pleated Pocket Skirt in Black by Michael Stars for a fun, flouncy day look. The Shadow Skirt in Black by Kensie is a good alternative to pants when you're at work.

Spotlight on Billy Blues

In these sometimes uncertain economic and social times I find myself looking for as many little ways that I can be part of solutions. I buy from local farmers and companies as much as possible, I carpool and recycle. Most of all, I look for as many products as I can that are made in the USA. This was difficult for me in the beginning, as I had never thought twice about utilizing the myriad of products the world had to offer from my penchant for silk from India to my thrice daily need for coffee imported from Brazil. However, once I started looking, I discovered a pretty wide range of products made and distributed in the USA. Here at Urbanminx, we carry Billy Blues, a line of clothing developed in the heart of America: Los Angeles. These high quality clothes use a range of fabrics, colors, and cuts that are wearable for both night and day and can easily be taken from work to a night on the town.

So you have a hot date on Friday, but you have to stay late at work for a last minute meeting? Don’t cancel or postpone, simply wear the Billy Blues Belted Wide Leg Trouser in Silver. Pair these gorgeous flared trousers with a Bordeaux Center Pinch Cami, which comes with a built in bra and stomach shaping capacities in a myriad of colors, and a fitted jacket like the Gabe B Blazer in black by Theory. The trousers have threads of shimmering silver running through them, making them girly enough to go out in and also making them compatible with a variety of heels like our Fiona Wedge in Patent Leather by Yellow Box or our Aurilla Shoe in Silver by Guess.

Even if you’re brain is numbed by the monotony of a work day and the late meetings, your fashion choices will still be red hot and you’ll be raring to go!! Another look I love for both the office and lunching with pals is the nautical theme that has hit the shelves for summer. The Patch Wide Leg in indigo by Billy Blues has the look of denim without the stiffness. The pants are made from a flowing fabric that I just love and the square pocket detail on the front captured my heart. The flattering, slimming cut can be worn with red heels and a cute striped shirt like our ¾ Sleeve Button Top in Lipstick by Splendid Clothing and you are ready to hit the high seas. Ahoy there, Mate!!