Steal of the Day: Eva Button Front Dress

Alright, ladies, it's New Year's Eve Day. Do you have your smashing party dress yet? Might we offer this stunner?

Preppy and chic with a small dose of 1940's sensibility, this silk floral print dress from Cory Lynn Calter is a great piece to have, year round (forget that old adage about white after Labor Day; there's a new thing called the "winter white" and this is it!)

With smart gold buttons down the front, flutter sleeves and a patent leather bow belt, you'll look feminine, sharp and sophisticated.

This is a dress that will take you way beyond New Year's - dress it up or down for a myriad of work-to-play wardrobing options!

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Steal of the Day: Covet Hooded Cardigan

A super-slouchy comfortable piece from Canadian label Covet!

This cardigan features a "Hi-Lo" silhouette (shorter in the front than the back) which makes for a very flattering look paired with leggings or other slim leg pants.

The cozy hood will keep you warm and stylish through the cooler months.

The modal-wool blend has a lovely combination of warmth and softness.

In two luscious colors, why not stock up on both? Especially now - this cardigan is now on sale!

Steal of the Day: Adelle Sailor Pant

Perhaps you are still searching for something to wear to your holiday parties but aren't feeling a dress. We suggest a pair of these silk-blend sailor pants with a saucy little blouse for a borrowed-from-the-boys look that's sure to garner tons of compliments!

Don't be fooled, though - these trousers aren't just regular old pants! They are manufactured by designer Kelly B. using eco-friendly fabrics and sustainable practices. These pants are composed of a lovely silk-hemp-cotton blend for all the versatility of a cotton garment with a lovely silk feel.

The sweet buttons dotting the front channel a sailor-style pant vibe while the wide trouser legs create a sophisticated silhouette equally well suited to work or play.

Still not sold hook, line and sinker? These sailor pants are now on sale! Click Here for more information and for the option to purchase a pair!

Steal of the Day: Violet Dress

We've been enchanted since this lovely ice blue dress waltzed its way into our store. No wonder - the vintage-inspired silhouette and textile evokes an era of debutantes, cocktail parties, garden parties and all-around glamor. We'd love to see this beauty paired with some long white gloves and a luxurious swing coat!


Of course we had to include it in our after-Christmas sale - now the lucky ladies who have waited until the tail end of December won't have a single sartorial reason for distress on New Year's Eve.

The beautiful "Monarch Rose" print of this dress is set off nicely by a chain-mail detail at the (removable) tie-belt. The designer, Eva Franco, dreams up every one of her textiles and develops the garment to match. The result is a piece so perfectly put together, it's almost dreamy!


And best, best, best of all? This dress is now on sale! Click Here for more information and for the option to purchase the Violet dress online at Shopmink.com!

Steal of the Day: Lace Jacket

Every season there are new reiterations of the lace trend and this fitted jacket is one of the best we've seen in a long time!

The incredible details of this piece are eye-catching yet subtle. Best of all is the ornate silvertone button at the center of it all!

Delicate black lace overlay on a boiled wool body. It would look great over your little black dress on New Years Eve or with jeans and boots on a casual day. You could wear it to work with black trousers and a soft blouse. And of course, it's now on sale!

Click Here for more photos or for the option to buy this jacket. Better yet, come in today to snatch it up before it's gone. We love helping you style outfits and we can think of so many things in the shop to pair this piece with. We'd love to help you play dress-up!

Introducing "Steal of the Day!"

Just as people are finishing wrapping all of their gifts, retailers are re-merchandising their stores and preparing for the next wave of the holiday shopping season: after-Christmas sales.

Markdowns a-plenty and scary good deals are easy to find; it is, after all, that time of year. While you're out scouting for bargains, don't forget about the local businesses you chose to support during your pre-holiday shopping. We might not be huge corporations with enormous stock rooms filled to the brim with merchandise we must. move. now! but we do offer some amazing deals on one-of-a-kind items you can wear now and through the new year.

Plus, we guarantee your experience will feel a hundred times more special and personal - after all, we remember our customers and pride ourselves on building relationships with people in the community. So stop in today before all these great deals are gone!

In the meantime, to give you a little bit of eye-candy, we're posting a "steal of the day" every day.

First up is this gorgeous silk and velvet dress from Corey Lynn Calter. We think this would be the perfect New Years Eve Dress - bob your hair, put on a long necklace, some textured tights and a killer pair of ankle boots and you'll be the belle of the ball - in perfect Deco form! If you've waited until now for a New Years dress, don't wait any longer - they can be notoriously tricky to find at the last minute!

After New Years, you can wear this dress in the daytime styled as a tunic (we think it would look great ruched around the hips with skinny jeans, a long cardigan and flats.) And yes, this beauty is on sale for 30% off!

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Merry Christmas!

The anticipation of Christmas can be overwhelming, so much to do, so much to plan...but the actual day is such a magical one. I love waking up early, sipping coffee with Glen, opening gifts, and then calling my parents and brother.

I don't know if you are aware of the reason "after-Christmas" sales exist, but I'll give you some history. Mr. Taxman takes a bite of everything we have in our store on December 31st. What that means is everything that's left in the store gets taxed, as if it were sold for full price! (Crazy, I know!) Retailers stock up before the holiday in anticipation for a busy season and no matter how busy, there are always leftovers. Which means that Mink is having a killer after-Christmas sale! Find deep discounts on tons of items... enough to put you in a proper shopping frenzy. So take today, relax, enjoy, be cheerful. Tomorrow, put on your comfy shoes, your new Christmas sweater, and head down to Mink and shop til you drop!

Merry Christmas!!!

Great Gift Idea No. 24: Mandarin Collar Coat

This dreamy winter-white coat from Kut from the Kloth is the perfect last-minute present for a lady who still gets excited for snowy white holidays. Regardless of whether there's snow on the ground wherever she's celebrating, she'll look stunning in this cozy jacket. It will surely be a welcome reprieve from the sea of dark grays and blacks that often dominate the cooler seasons.

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Great Gift Idea No. 23: Bluebird Dress

Do you know someone with a love of DIY style? Perhaps a lady who wears dresses year-round, no matter how cold it gets? This dress could be a perfect and surprising gift!

This tea-length corduroy dress comes from California designer Anne Kimball. She makes all of her own pieces by hand using vintage and vintage-inspired textiles. This piece features vintage buttons featuring a black pony dancing on a silver background. Totally original and sure to be loved.

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Great Gift Idea No. 22: Earth Hoodie

This cozy hooded button-down comes from label Raw Earth Wild Sky. They are totally eco-focused, right down to using low impact dyes on 100% organic fabrics. Each piece is hand-made in Los Angeles using hand-dye processes and other sustainable methods. This is the perfect last-minute gift for the environmentally conscious lady in your life.

She'll feel great wearing this piece - the smooth metal buttons are the perfect finishing touch on a piece full of exposed seams, raw hems and made from entirely wear-able 100% organic cotton. Plus, it has a great length - hitting mid-thigh to keep the wearer nice and warm.

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Great Gift Idea No. 21: A Fringe Vase

What's an even nicer gesture than giving someone flowers? Providing a gorgeous vase to hold them in! These vases from Fringe don't even need flowers to be complete - they're quite stunning when displayed as an art object.

These thick rectangular glass vases are truly pieces of art, printed on all four sides with eye-catching patterns and textures. These pieces look gorgeous on a window-sill where light can reflect through them. Being printed on all sides gives vases an incredible dimensional element sure to brighten whatever space they are placed in.
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Great Gift Idea No. 20: Heather Cross-Body Handbag

Know a gal who's kicking the January and February doldrums by taking an exotic vacation? This cross-body handbag would be perfect for travel - roomy enough to accommodate a passport and wallet but not so big that it will feel like a heavy burden to globe trot around with.

Not headed abroad? This bag is also the perfect evening-out partner - clutch size yet roomy enough to hold whatever she needs close at hand.

Can be carried as a clutch or worn over the shoulder. Features printed lining (in a textile unique to this handbag line,) concealed magnetic closure, and space for phone, camera or keys.

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Great Gift Idea No. 19: Thermal Cardigan

The comfort of a favorite thermal with the style of an open front cardigan. This piece is so soft and cozy, you'll want to stock up multiple colors for everyone on your list - they'll be wearing this all winter long!


The handkerchief hem helps elongate the body line and the open front makes for a highly wearable separate. Super-soft modal blend. Available in five great colors.

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Great Gift Idea No. 18: Lollia Hand Creme

A perfect stocking stuffer! This creme will help keep skin soft and hydrated (a must for winter-time when it is so easy to get dried out.)

Botanically lush hand creme with rich ingredients. Macadamia Nut and Avocado Oils are blended to comfort and sooth skin. Beneficial hydrating extracts of Aloe and Shea Butter lightly moisturize while delicate infusions leave skin deliciously fresh. Formulated to absorb quickly. This hand creme comes in a beautiful brightly printed box. Made in USA.

Available in five sensational scents in either 4 ounce or .33 ounce "petite" sizes.

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Great Gift Idea No. 17: Kelly Lane Geode Dress

Do you know someone with such an artistic temperament that finding the perfect gift can seem impossible? Independent Pittsburgh designer Kelly Lane might just have the offering for you.

The cowl turtleneck on this dress makes it extra cozy and it has the cutest details! Both cuffs fold over to reveal pumpkin and gray geometric printed fabric in the softest cotton. Best of all, two side pockets are also lined with this bright contrast. Available in solid black or geometric printed olive.

Kelly Lane focuses on small line production and makes all of her pieces by hand in the USA. Her style is never ordinary and yet always wearable.

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Great Gift Idea No. 16: Cashmere Wrap

We can't begin to describe how wonderful we think this wrap from Kier + J is. A lovely large length of 100% cashmere, complete with cashmere ruffles at the end. How large? This beauty measures 80" long (that's over 6 feet!) by 38" wide.

This sumptuous wrap be worn and styled many ways: around the neck as you would wear a pashmina, over the shoulders, or wrapped around the body like a cozy shawl. This is the perfect gift for the "woman who has everything," too! We're positive that she'll be totally delighted with a gift like this! Available in black or gray.

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Great Gift Idea No. 15: Vintage Fleece Button Cardigan

You (or the lucky lady you gift this to) might not want to take off this cozy piece after trying it on! The inside of this cardigan feels like a favorite sweatshirt but way more stylish!

The hand-dyed color (available in a lilac or a gray) is versatile and very flattering. Best of all, this piece can be worn buttoned (shown) or unbuttoned as an open front. Totally cozy and perfect for winter nights in front of the fire.

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Great Gift Idea No. 14: A Gift Certificate

A gift certificate is the perfect gift for a Mink shopper. Do you know one? (Or might you be one yourself? :) We write gift certificates in any amount and will honor them for a year. It's a fabulous way to support a local business. Best of all, you don't even have to come into the store to pick one up! They're available right here over our website. (This is perfect if you live out-of-state or want to drop a hint to somebody who does!)

Great Gift Idea No. 13: Violet Dress

Perhaps rather than cozy sweaters, scarves and gloves, the lady on your list most would like a killer cocktail dress. This beauty will effortlessly carry you through winter into next year - the gorgeous color works in any season. The designer of this dress, Eva Franco, designs all of her textiles so you won't see this lovely print anywhere else!

As someone said, "there's just something about a woman wearing an ice-blue dress." Give her the dress that will make her feel like an absolute standout at all her holiday fetes! With some simple black tights and heels, she look - and feel - totally stunning! Features tie-waist belt with chain-metal accent.

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Great Gift Idea No. 12: Soft Waves Scarf

A scarf is always a great gift; totally wearable, easy to match to an outfit and always unique. A tessellation printed scarf in an array of wonderful color combinations. Slight crinkle fold throughout fabric.

Tip: wrapping small stocking stuffers in a brightly printed scarf like one of these is a great way to give two gifts in one!

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Great Gift Idea No. 11: Hooded Knit Cardigan

Such a special sweater! This charming piece is sure to be a favorite for years to come! Hand knit chunky cardigan featuring leather toggle closures. The play of different knits makes this piece really unique. Plus, with a warm hood to cozy up in, who wouldn't love this dear sweater?

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