The Long and Short-Shorts of It...

Recent pictures of young Hollywood starlets show that the thing to be wearing is a white button- down blouse and raggedy short shorts-- business up top and party on the bottom! Miley Cyrus, Rachel Bilson and Emma Watson were all caught donning white blouses and cut-off jean shorts, so you should follow their lead and snag this style for yourself!

For your business-on-top we would suggest either the Robespierre Shirt in White by Bailey 44 or the Larissa Luxe Blouse in White by Theory. These would look best with a cute pair of shorts like Kiera Short in Dakota Sky by True Religion, Croxley Short in Kilburn by Hudson Jeans or Sophie Short in Bolinas by Juicy Couture.

Cut Off Denim- The Carefree Look

Listed as one of the top summer essentials by Urban Outfitters this year, cut off denim shorts are the adaptable go to piece of the season. Sink into summer with this laid back look, donned by Rachel Bilson below, and it'll be a challenge not to relax in the warm weather.

A personal favorite are the Hudson Jeans Croxley Short in Kilburn. With a flap back pocket and a slightly distressed medium wash, it instantly feels like summer with these denim cut offs. Browse our denim shorts selection for summer at UrbanMinx!

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Trend Alert: Heading West

Footwear is a big part of the fall season. From patterned statement pumps to fringed booties, this is the time of year when designers go all out and have a little fun.

In the fashion forefront is a footwear trend that's a little bit country, and little bit... well, you get the idea.

Pictured right are Rachel Bilson, Hilary Duff, and Sienna miller all rocking the latest western boot frenzy. We're loving Rachel's bold red boot, but the classic brown and beige worn by Hilary and Sienna make for a classic fall look.

Shop the western boot trend at UrbanMinx by browsing our selection of Old Gringo boots.

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!

The Alternative Tee

Alternative Apparel has been challenging the concepts of fashion since 1996. In the beginning, Alternative founder and creative designer Greg Alterman sold his t-shirt designs out of his car. His passion for designing the perfect t-shirt has since grown into one of today’s hottest apparel brands, boasting an impressive list of celebrity fans which includes Angelina Jolie, Audrina Patridge, and Lauren Conrad.

Alternative has always made a commitment to raise the t-shirt above its traditional status as a casual staple. Specializing in styles that carry the look of well-loved vintage, they have mastered the art of casual chic, thus moving the t-shirt to the center of a fashion-forward wardrobe.

Alternative Apparel’s most popular piece so far has proven to be their Burnout Crew Tee in White, pictured here on Twilight's Kristen Stewart and Mandy Moore. This burnout basic has also been spotted on famous faces like Christina Aguilera, Megan Fox, and Rachel Bilson. Capture Kristen's look with the addition of a sharp-looking vest or go your own way. The possibilities are endless!

Rachel Bilson Loves Tulle Trenchcoats

Rachel Bilson proves that outerwear doesn’t always have to be dark! The fashionista brightened up her wardrobe with the Honeycomb trench by Tulle while filming a scene for her new movie, New York, I Love You. The film is an anthology joining several love stories set in New York. Set to be released in 2009, the film features other sultry stars such as Orlando Bloom, Natalie Portman, and Hayden Christensen. The Honeycomb trench was an outerwear favorite this spring, we can't wait for new Tulle arrivals!