If Joan Baez and James Dean had ever fallen in love and had a love child, that love child would wear UNIF clothing. UNIF represents the ultimate harmony between the hippie-chick and the don’t-mess-with-me biker. This translates to clothing that has soft lines mixed with raw accents, that’s at once peaceful and at once calling to a revolution.

Their trademark shoe is perhaps the hellraiser. Made for both men and women, it’s a black or pink leather loafer covered (and we mean absolutely covered) in pointy metal spikes. And this shoe truly summarizes the brand’s aesthetic. It’s the traditional mixed with a raw, dangerous edginess.

For women – frayed, super short, high-waisted jean or black leather shorts flourish in their line, mixed with uber-feminine flowing, floral tops and cropped tees. Hand-crocheted long skirts in black or white give women a classic look yet with a naughty edge as the skirts possess a degree of see-through-ability. Even their website is sassy: “Nail a Frenchman like Jane did in this 100% cotton hand crocheted beauty.”

Sass, along with a tough, urban street vibe is what prevail the men’s line. Frayed jeans mixed with pithy slogans on t-shirts such as “God Hates FAQs” are the defining look. The men’s t-shirts have strategic cuts and are often arm-less, giving the wearer a ruffian appearance. Punk style short and long jackets with scattered zippers and calculated tatters here and there give me a look that’s half rock star, half get-away-driver.

Shop for UNIF pieces via their website or at Minx Society’s go-to’s Wasteland & Nasty Gal. Here are a couple of our favorites: the Birkin Dress ($130) – um, hello! perfect for Coachella, the Get It Skirt ($80), the It Shirt ($48), Grey Gardens Flutter Dress ($88), Hellraisers Slip-Ons ($165), & the Hail No Shirt ($60).

Oh, LA, you have a funny way of taking away all of the relaxing days/nights we anticipate on having each week. The second we think we’re free & clear to just chill the F out, another event pops up – but that’s why we love ya! This Friday, start your night off early with Space15Twenty’s Happy Hour!

The dreamy Cahuenga Boulevard-based concept space is teaming up with their current pop-up shop, (PUR) Project Urban Renewal, to throw a slammin’ happy hour sample sale from 5 to 8pm. Luckily for us, PUR features a selection of vintage clothing and accessories hand-picked from amazing collectors – everything is minx-approved!

In addition to drinking complimentary cocktails by St. Germain and mingling to sounds by Bremsoe, us minxes can shop exclusive duds by trendy labels like Nombre, Jill Lindsey, and Sophomore for only $10 to $50 a piece. So, join Minx Society Friday for some incredible deals & of course, fun. Check out pieces from each of the lines displayed below.

Friday, January 13^th, Project Urban Renewal Shop at Space 15 Twenty – 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

Alright, ladies. Now that the holidays are over and it’s (for whatever reason) 85 degrees during LA’s usually peak winter time – it’s time to hit Beverly Drive & take advantage of minx-favorite Planet Blue‘s massive sale this weekend.

From Friday at 9:00am until Monday, January 9, 2012 at 6:00pm, shop ’til you drop & snag designer pieces for a whopping 50% off – yep, we mean it when we say the WHOLE entire store is half-0ff. Planet Blue’s regularly stocked fashionista heaven includes lines such as Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth and James, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, J Brand, Foley & Corinna, Madison Marcus, Missoni, Rory Beca and so much more.

And what’s more! Celebrity & beach babe favorite Blu Moon pieces are all priced at $45! Pick from pieces like the V neck long sleeve in Navajo print (usually $145), or every minx’s favorite Summer Lovin’ dress (usually $158) in all kinds of prints, Top Gun Button Down top (usually $148), & the Kimono (usually $120) – all pictured below.

Join Minx Society this weekend for the biggest & best sale of our dreams – & get there as early as pos!

Planet Blue - 409 N Beverly Drive - Beverly Hills, CA 90210 - www.shopplanetblue.com

Rad and Refined recently launched their online boutique just in time for the holidays… and we’re obsessed.

Like-minded minx Jacqueline Nicole Rezak, the President and head buyer of Rad and Refined, is only 24-years-old and has an eye for the perfect outfit.  Born in Chicago and now calling Los Angeles home, Rezak has been a self-proclaimed fashionista since she was old enough to pick out her outfits.  Her inspiration for the online boutique was the concept of east meets west as well as the idea of blending the style of rad and refined.

Combining edge and elegance, the variety of designers and unique accessories are endless.  With over 15 top designers, Vintage Chanel is featured as well as multiple different shades from House of Harlow. Rezak’s personal favorite item is the pair of WGACA Vintage Chanel gold hoop earrings.  (We love them too!)

There is even the option for a personalized shopping experience with Rad and Refined for Los Angeles based customers.  Feel free to make an appointment for personal styling and consulting and get the entire Rad and Refined treatment.  Customers can make their personal appointment with a professional stylist whether they need to get dolled up for an event or if they’re looking for a full wardrobe update.  Pricing varies but, Rezak will work with you to accomplish her goal of making every girl feel comfortable in any outfit.

Minx-approved items include: Rory Beca Gown in royal blue (talk about making a statement), the Blu Moon Floral Dress, & the Cut N’ Paste Alexis Bag as seen below via our Style Gallery. Shop Rad and Refined here and make sure to “like” their page on Facebook & follow them on Twitter!

Nail Couture L.A. has launched a new super-hip collection of nail polishes in 17 West Coast-chic shades. Inspired by the unique neighborhoods of Los Angeles (that we all hold so close to our minxy hearts), you can now wear your heart on your ‘nails’ in shades like Venice Beach Vixen and West Hollywood It Girl.

These signature LA polishes can make any fashionista feel glam. And, what makes these eye-popping polishes double minx-approved is that the polish is not only bold & beautiful, but it’s free of harmful carcinogens such as DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde or Camphor and they’re never tested on animals. L.A.-bred, chemical free, and pretty? It’s the little miracle in a bottle we’ve been waiting for.

Shop Nail Couture L.A.’s collection here.

Ashley Glorioso has a fashion style of hipster meets tree angel meets rocker meets California casual. It is fresh; it is original and it is well documented in her fashion and art blog, Purse N’Boots.

Her hair is two-toned, her boots are tough, her bag is to die for—it’s a party, in the most relaxed sense of the word, and we’re all invited to follow her around Los Angeles to enjoy her adventures as she captures them for us on camera.

Bare legs are the closest thing that Ashley has to a uniform. Her blog showcases fabulously thrown together outfits that often consist of frayed shorts, sliced up skirts and once–even pair of floral, swishy pants. Her bags are often slouchy, distinct and divine. Where-did-you-get-that rings cover her fingers. Occassionally she’ll don a flowy vest or a hat and the accessory will look so profoundly delighted to be worn by Ashley.

The photographs are all dynamic, making Ashley look ethereal and fleeting, like an unforgettable ghost, flitting through the streets of Los Angeles. We see her pose in elevators, rooftops, gardens and garages, in a manner that looks completely impromptu and un-posed, sometimes with a graceful friend, but most often alone.

Her styles—all rare and exceptional— simply inspire, just like every minx should. Check out Ashley’s blog for yourself here and follow her on Twitter!

You can’t talk about LA style without mentioning Nicole Richie. Richie is the quintessential LA It girl (turned our pick for most stylish mommy!). Although her color palette tends to stick in the neutral tones (lots of blacks, whites, & greys), she always manages to throw in a pop of color to transform her look from typical to totally her own. Right now we have been noticing a lot of red pops, from sweaters, beanies, bags, and even leather jackets! So go ahead and take a look at some ideas that are perfect to bring you into the holiday season ala Ms. Richie.

In order via our style gallery check out Nicole in her many red looks and get her look: make an otherwise boring outfit rad with a Veda thriller leather jacket ($539) or go the inexpensive route with Forever 21′s Cropped Leatherette Jacket in Crimson (the leather hood is detachable!) $22.68, be the cute girl next door in Nasty Gal’s Over-sized wave knit ($180), jazz up your ensemble with a red bag like Rebecca Minkoff’s  bag ($395) or save some extra bucks with Nasty Gal’s Zipped Bucket Bag in Crimson ($38), make red your main color with Kimichi’s blue jane dress ($39.99), or top off your outfit with a Deena & Ozzy slouchy beanie ($24).

Stylehaüs, the first of its kind members-only clothing/styling boutique, is taking over Los Angeles with its chic aesthetic.   Giving style a new name in their Melrose Place showroom (next door to Frederic Fekkai), the co-founders, Marina Monroe and Lion Shirdan, innovatively merge both personal shopping and styling for their exclusive clientele.

The ten-person style team has pulled out all the stops by combining everyone from an in-house make-up artist, a vintage expert, to a private label designer.  However, the creative momentum behind this brilliant boutique is Marina Monroe.  Monroe has worked in personal styling for over a decade, owned an online store and worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.  Monroe’s motto “Fashion First” has been the driving force in her career and she doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.  Dedicating every last minute to their clients, the team at Stylehaüs is available 24/7 for any and all fashion emergencies.

The members of Stylehaüs will get a custom pull for each of their visits with racks of clothes to fit their body type and personal style.  Monroe believes that all LA locals, not just the celebrities, should be able to enjoy getting dolled up and going out in a beautiful ensemble.  Offering an experience like none other in Los Angeles, Monroe and Stylehaüs are unstoppable.

For more information, reach a member of the Stylehaüs team by either emailing info@stylehaus.com, calling 323.655.5900, or visiting their style showroom located at 8459 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, CA, 90069.

LA native Rachel Bilson is always one we at Minx turn to for effortlessly chic street style. We love her for keeping the girl next door a little sassy, and lets face it, she pretty much has the ankle bootie look nailed down. Always equipped with a trusty pair of RayBan’s, Bilson has the ability to turn grocery shopping into a fully fashionably activity.

Shop the look (in order via our style gallery) Nasty Gal’s Saturday Stripe Knit $58, Club Monaco Melany Skirt $118, Ray-Ban Outsiders Over-sized Wayfarers $145, Dolce Vita Sabina Short Moto Boots $150, & Twelfth St. By Cythnia Vincent Anderson Satchel $295.

There’s no question that Olivia Palermo is one of the most stylish socialites around & she proved that once again at the Christian Dior Spring 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week.

Her ability to dive deep into trends while still maintaining her forever polished look is what makes her so enviable. She never looks as though the clothes are wearing her, but subtly allows for hints at each season’s key looks. Not to mention, Olivia never fails to stand out with her pocket book savvy trademark of cleverly mixing high street with high fashion. Thats why, during Paris Fashion Week she was one we made sure to keep our eye on. Get Olivia’s look for less!

From left to right via our Style Gallery, Beyond Vintage High Collar Dress ($385), The Seams Maxi Skirt ($48) + Sparkle & Fade Sequin Button Down Blouse ($59), Cara platform boots ($128), IRO Nilla Messenger Bag ($305), Natalie B – Tibet Turquoise Coral Brass Earrings ($88), M.A.C. Lipstick in Russian Red ($14.50).