Flatforms

As seen on numerous designer runways, the "flatform" is the latest in cool, chick footwear, for those spring ready feet!

As the name suggests, the "flatform" is a hybrid of the 'faithful' flat & 'playful' platform. You may even find some styles have a wee wedge (for those of you not quite ready to take the plunge!).

For a sophisticated look, try pairing these shoes with wide leg pant & a blazer, shorts & a billow blouse, a floaty dress or full midi skirts.

Check out our fabulous selection from NICOLE at UrbanMinx.com.

Nicole Lively Platform Sandal in Black

What are you waiting for, bring a little height to you sassy stride!

How to Wear Cropped Bottoms

Cropped bottoms are a growing style trend and have been all over the spring runways. The tapered trousers and a straight cargo are very in right now and feel fresh and new. Unfortunately, this trend can look unfaltering and dated if not done right.

Hudson Relaxed Straight Jean in Military

Leggy women can pull off the tapered cut, but should insure that that the crop hits low on the calf and slightly above the ankle. This will keep the look like purposeful and not like you have grown out of your pants.

7 For All Mankind Adara Night Crop Flare in Adar Night

Those with shorter legs or who are pear shaped are best suited with a straight cut or wide leg style. This will elongated and slim the leg. A nude heal will also help in this department!

Juicy Couture Carmella Ankle Jean in Black

If you have heavy calves, you can still work this trend. Just insure the crop hits at the smallest part of your calf as this is where the visual focal point will be. The smallest part of the leg will tend to be right above your ankle.

Hudson Bacara Crop Straight Jean Stockport

Alternatively, if you have thin calves a close fit cut is better suited for you making your legs look proportionate and shapely. A wide cut will only make you leg look scrawny.

If you're wondering what to wear with this cropped style, a flowing top is very of the moment. Chose a peasant top, loose tee, or ruffles. A jacket or blazer can be worn over the top and will perfectly nip in the waist.

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Trend Alert: Sizing Up

In the late nineties loose jeans were the unfortunate mode, but we've found the newest oversized trend is something worth keeping!

Larger than life tees and tops are flooding the fashion circuits en force, often paired with  dark skinnies and equally slender footwear for a contrasting but balanced look.

With this look comes an air of distinct attitude, enhanced by the frequent rocker themes incorporated into the trend.

Shop Wheels & Doll Baby for the classic Love Potion No. 9 tee pictured here.

Tea For Two: Behind the Scenes

Last weekend's sun-saturated Saturday was the perfect setting for our Tea for Two spring photoshoot! The theme featured green pastures and gorgeous girls dressed with the romance of the french countryside in mind - not to forget the cute couture, of course.

Visit UrbanMinx on facebook to view the full Tea for Two: Behind the Scenes album for an exclusive preview of new spring styles.

The Grass is Always Greener

Spring is finally on it's way and trends are losing their heavy fabrics and saturated hues in favor of breezier looks.

We're especially loving this spring green created by Hardtail, with composition and cuts as light and airy as the shade itself.

Hardtail is known for putting out the best basics season after season, boasting items with a comfortable and chic simplicity which makes them popular as yoga attire.

Despite the unique quality of the shade it's easy to mix and match. Try pairing it with a plain white piece for a simple, clean look, or go bold an electric bright print.

Waxing Poetic

UrbanMinx is excited to announce the arrival of a whole new collection of spring heels and sandals from feminine and funky shoe brand Poetic Licence!

Browse their latest styles for bright new shades and unique detailing. These shoes are perfect for prom or a spring bridal party.

Shop UrbanMinx for the latest in Poetic Licence shoes.

Fab Finds: Brights in Bloom

UrbanMinx is more than ready for spring in all its splendor, which is why this week's Fab Finds Under $100 is a colorful collection of coats, characters, and couture. It's easy to make a bright statement with any one of these items so stop by and shop Fab Finds Under $100 at UrbanMinx and don't forget to check for new styles added every week!

New Spring Cardigans from Charlotte Tarantola!

Charlotte Tarantola is the queen of cardigans, creating a collection with fresh and feminine themes that we just can't get enough of season after season. The latest line up is a celebration of watercolor florals with further floral details in fancy bead and sequin accents.

The cardigan is your perfect transitional piece to carry you from winter to spring and back to autumn again, so shop Tarantola florals and her many interpretations of the cardigan at UrbanMinx!

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!

Brand New Bailey!

New Bailey 44 has arrived at UrbanMinx just in time for spring! But don't expect linens or lace from this edgy brand. Bailey 44 has built its name on the most modern styles.

Though you will see a softer side in their ruffled Electric Cool-Aid Cardigan, this season has seen a lot of stud and cut-out details - all with an eighties vibe.

You can shop the newest Bailey 44 spring collection at UrbanMinx!

Belt it Out

Ralph Lauren 2010 Fall RTW

When this trend was first recommended to me I'll admit I balked a little; I just couldn't picture it. But now seeing it in action I can't wait to try it.

Just picture that baggy old last resort at the back of your closet - a bulky, shapeless coat that has been hanging there for time unknown but somehow you just can't bring yourself to get rid of it. Little did you know it's been lurking with hidden potential.

All that's needed for a fashionable face-lift is a simple belt to cinch that coat back into shape. Et voila! You're left with a chic silhouette and one more active addition to your wardrobe.

Try it out and shop winter coats and belts at UrbanMinx.

Femme Fatale Fashion

Style.com photogs managed to capture Kirsten Dunst braving the elements in a singular leather coat positively saturated with intriguing detail.

This coat is an absolute beauty with zippers and buckles galore - most likely following the trends inspired by world's end themes seen on recent runways and even popular films like The Book of Eli or The Road.

You can get Kirsten's look (if you can beat the minxes to it) by shopping the Keagan Jacket from Rock & Republic at UrbanMinx!

Trend Alert: The Boyfriend Blazer

Women's blazers used to be all about business but these days they're a choice casual look. The modern boyfriend blazer is often paired with a plain white basic, distressed jeans, and the occasional statement jewelry or shoes for a brilliant contrasting style.

The Long Sleeve Fitted Blazer from Michael Stars (pictured above) is a great way to build a classy-casual boyfriend look! Shop Michael Stars at UrbanMinx.

Ask Elyse: Coming Up Short

Dear Elyse,

I'd love to get the Miss Me Belted Linen Shorts in Off White but I'm not sure how to wear them. Do you have any tips?

Thanks,
Christa

Dear Christa,

Some shorts can inspire some pretty cringe-worthy styles but these particular shorties are pure class and even offer a little wiggle room as far as what you can wear them with.

If you look at this Anna Sui ensemble or this Tommy Hilfiger version you'll see that the big spring trend is to go a little baggy up top. The shorts' fit will have a slender enough fit that you won't feel like you're swimming in fabric and looser cuts are always more forgiving to the female figure.

For a more collegiate air, choose something colorful and cropped close to your frame. This way you can tuck the top in for a cleaner lines. To avoid looking too buttoned-up, try layering it with a draped cardigan.

As far as colours go, that linen white will match with just about anything. Don't be afraid to mix and match!

Hope this helps,
Elyse

Lady in Red

It's the height of Award Season and the starlets are walking the carpet red hot - quite literally. The shade of the season seems to be a fierce and feminine fire-engine red.

As seen above, the fashions proved to be as diverse as the actress wearing them, with ruffles, asymmetry, color blocking and even layered looks making an appearance, but all in the same stunning hue.

Shop the Lady in Red section at UrbanMinx to find your ideal flame-bright fashion!

Staff Pick: Flower Fancy

Medford Minx Tammy is primed and ready for the warmer months and so it wasn't a far stretch for her to fall for this Teacup Dress from Ella Moss.

Tammy loves the Teacup Dress for its flirty floral print and loosely flowing quality that has her thinking of warm sand and summer sun. Pair it with a set of strappy gladiator sandals and a woven tote for the perfect beachy look.

Street Inspiration

With this year's spring trends, the biggest and the best are all about contrast. Prints that couldn't possibly have gone together before are now paired with enthusiasm, bright colours are placed with pastels for extra pop, and lace is mingling with leather.

Pictured above is a young woman snapped while walking in front of the Paris spring/summer shows. Her trim leather coat stands in stark contrast to the swingy bohemian style of her fringed dress. Her patent purse and sweetly patterned tights are sending some mixed signals too, but it's all carefully cohesive despite seemingly eclectic vibe.

Trend Alert: Spring Fever

Designers seem to have developed a bit of spring fever, putting out some gorgeous creations that have even us a little lightheaded. Look below for our favorite trends currently rising to the top!


One of the top trends for spring is perfectly transparent, or rather, semi-sheer. Picked out in the ever-popular shades of nude, linen and shell pink, this gauzy goddess look seems to have been combined with last season's 'underwear as outerwear' theme in the form of less-than-substantial bustiers and bralets.

Fringe has a new face for the season. More flapper than last year's tribal, fringe is sporting a more feminine look used more in details than as the main piece. Shoes, bags, headwear, and even trousers have been seen featuring this fun texture.


Harem pants have made a triumphant return and this time they're all grown up. Last season saw some outrageous silhouettes, their billowing bottoms of MC Hammer proportions almost impossible for the everyday woman to wear. Now lines are simple and elegant, and the fabrics breezy enough to infuse every movement with grace.

Moss in the Garden

A fresh line-up of Ella Moss has arrived at UrbanMinx and we are in absolute love with these new spring styles! Featuring feminine florals in flouncing fabrics and full skirts, the new Ella Moss collection is just what you need for a kick start into spring fashions.

Shop new Ella Moss at UrbanMinx and don't forget to browse our selection of lovely floral prints to set your wardrobe in bloom.

Fashion Fade

Color-bleed ombre is gearing up to be one of the top trends for spring. A far cry from tie-dye, these graduated hues are chic and slimming and just the right hint of color to wake up neutrals.

We're seeing everything from ombre skirts and tops to ombre shoes, purses, and jeans! Our suggestion is that you only wear one ombre piece at a time and keep the color palette fairly simple since the ombre makes such a big statement on its own.

Click here to shop the ombre trend at UrbanMinx!