All American Made Style

What better time to think about buying products made in the USA than right now!

Many brands today have designers who care about making things locally to support our economy and to provide jobs here.

As we're celebrating the 4th of July lets remember how important is to buy American made products.

There are lots of very on-trend, stylish brands that put out amazing quality clothes and I wanted to highlight just a few that we have here!

Starting out pretty literally, Junk Food's USA Mickey Tee is a cute and playful vintage inspired piece Made in the USA.



The Ella Moss Pandra Top in Black is a beautiful, classic black shirt with sweet lace detailing. The fabric is light and easy for hot summer days.

One of our most popular denim brands, True Religion, also makes their jeans in the USA, giving us one more reason to love them. Shop the True Religion Billy Edgestitch and more now!

LA Made makes some of the greatest stylized cotton pieces, very stylish and hip and comfortable and it is no secret that they are making their clothes in the USA as well.







Other brands that have amazing clothes Made in the USA-Velvet, Sky, Fifteen Twenty and many more!


Shop Urban Minx now and keep your eyes out for the "Made in the USA" mention. We always include it whenever we can!
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Ask Elyse: Sky and Dry

Dear Elyse,

I'm a happy owner of one of your Sky brand tops and I just love the look of it! However, I'm new to the brand and though the care tag says that the top should be dry cleaned, I'm still concerned that the gems and metalwork might get damaged. Is there another way to clean my top without the worry?

Best,
Amber

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your Sky top! It's proving to be a universal favorite and I can understand why you'd want to maintain it. On most items that recommend dry cleaning, you can trust that it's going to be a pretty safe option, but with Sky tops, a more delicate hand might be needed -- a hand washing, to be exact.

Almost all Sky tops have some sort of detailing around the belt, which you'll want to keep from getting wet. Fill a wash tub with tepid water, and a small bit of hand wash detergent.
Then soak one end of the top, keeping the center (where the detail is) out of the water while you work the fabric gently with your fingers. Reverse and repeat the process on the other side.

Once you're finished washing, lay the top flat on a dry towel and press the moisture out before hanging it to dry. Once dry, it's safe to steam out any wrinkles present.

Hope this helps,

Elyse

Bringing Sexy Back

Lovely new Sky items have been showing up at UrbanMinx daily! Generally the brand is best known for its sultry club-style tops but Sky's most recent additions are feminine and flowery like the sought-after Bynum Top (it's going fast, and even we've got our eyes on it!) and the rose-wrapped Vavavoom Maxi.

Shop these and classic favorites from Sky at UrbanMinx!

Staff Pick: Reach for the Sky

The Bynum Top from Sky has captured the eye of every minx, but Bend Minx Penny has developed a special attachment to this gorgeous summer top. Cut in a classic white that inspires thoughts of warm sands and cerulean waters, the Bynum is the quintessential summer top with feminine floral details at the bust and a flattering draped fit.

Penny loves the Bynum Top's day-to-night versatility and plans on wearing it casual with Hudson’s Signature Bootcut Jeans in Pat and some sassy heels.

Staff Pick: Belle in Blue

This week Bend Minx Penny picked the Bell Bottom Jean in Vintage California from 7 for All Mankind - a jean that has already seen a lot of love from Hollywood's latest.

Being a fashion forward mom-on-the-go, Penny has developed a special fondness for functional, fashionable denim that can be worn anywhere. The 7's Bell Bottom is her perfect go-to jean for work, play dates, and time with friends. The Bell Bottom is easy dressed up with a sexy Sky top and heels, or down with a basic Michael Stars tee. Best of all, Penny loves the show-stopping vintage element of the denim.

Staff Pick: That Las Vegas Look

With a brand name like Sky, it's no wonder when one of their items goes above and beyond style standards.

A fresh spin on the traditional summer maxi, the Palazzo Maxi from Sky presents a lush jewel tone detailed with a an exotic paisley pattern and a ruched empire waist rimmed with faux suede. Sunvalley UrbanMinx associate Larkin loves the dress for its stand-alone stunner status, as well as its transitional talents.

Look luxe when you pair it with sandals and boho gems for the summer, then break out the cowboy boots and cardigans when autumn rolls around. You can't lose!

Picking Slim

This January’s cover of People pictured the three fit forms of women who can stand as healthy-living heroes to the rest of us. Having lost a cumulative weight of 923 pounds, the women changed their look and their lives simply through making better choices in eating.

Featured among the three was Stacie Guines of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Stacie shifted her weight an impressive 186 pounds down the scale and now she’s flattering her new bod in style by sporting the form flattering Wesley Dress by Sky Tops. To snag Stacie's look, click here.