I haven't blogged in a while, but now I'll be making a post every Saturday! Yay! The best day of the week! So, of course, since I haven't been able to share my most favorite new trend, I thought I'd showcase my recent fav...

I just love, love, love this concept! A sweet scallop, mixed with a lot of leg, throw in a high waist...& there you go! Sweet, sexy, and trend-setting! You can make these pieces as dressy or as casual as you want. For a casual look, tuck in a tank, throw a striped cardigan on over it & a pair of gladiator sandles! You can even make a semi-formal look with the black ones...just tuck in a pretty silk top, lots a pearls, & stunning shoes...there you go!

Let's see how the A-List celebs style their scallops...

And for a more casual approach...

I love them all! Check out our scalloped shorts (& you will love the price)!

Do it Yourself: Recycle & Recreate Cork Wedges

Last night I was packing for Miami and going through all the shoes I want to take and came across my most comfortable shoes. When I looked at them I couldn't help but make a face of disgust because the cork wedge was torn & worn. I knew I could never wear them again because they were not presentable but I hated to see them go because they were my go-to shoes. I knew it would look worse if I tried to get paint or a sharpie the same color to fill in the spots that were messed up.


If I was going to throw them away, I had nothing left to loose by trying to give them a fresh paint job. Sooo, I choose to give it a go and paint the wedges gold. I used a little bottle of regular acrylic paint that you can get for about a $1 at craft stores. It was fast and easy and now they are fresh and new! I am not sure if I am happy with the exact gold color. I may go buy a different gold to use overtop with less bronze. But I am pleased that I was able to restore my favorite wedges! You should try this too!


[Shoe before I painted]



[the final product!]

Spring 2011 Color Trends

With 2011's fashion trends on the horizon, it is time to look forward to this season's color trends that many designers and labels are using to shape their collection. This year's colors were chosen to give an "uplifting" and "soften, energize, and excite" mentality due to the recent financially tough times. The new spring colors are mostly named after flowers which include: iris, viola, daffodil, poppy, and geranium.


You can see some of our newest dresses (below) have colors taken straight from the Spring palette. We are always keeping you up-to-date with the hottest trends!

Spring has Sprung!

We have begun to get in our new spring shipments we placed at market and are thrilled! Siobhan and I gave McAuley's a face lift yesterday! Come by this weekend and check out our new styles. We got in a lot of bright, spring colors from our new line, C. Luce that are to die for! They are going fast so don't miss out. Don't forget we are still taking pre-orders for Judith March on our website. We got in two Judith March styles this week: a cream lace dress & orange/pink/brown/purple floral dress! For all you GLAM lovers, we are getting in a shipment next week!

Valentine's Contest: Winner

The winner of Day 14's question is Elizabeth Sanders. Congratulations Catherine Crain, you are the winner of the $75 McAuley's Gift Card!! E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your prize!

Valentine's Contest: Day 14

Ok so today is the last day to win a $10 McAuley's Gift Card. We will announce the $75 McAuley's Gift Card winner tomorrow morning! Winner for Day 11 is Brittany Woolverton, Day 12 is Riley Seaver, Day 13 is Julie Gambrell. E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your prize! The final question is...

Valentine's Contest: Day 13

Valentine's Contest: Day 12

Tolani Preview

Siobhan and I LOVE Tolani. It is our favorite new line that we will be carrying. Many of the celebrities love their stuff, and now we know why. It is all 100% silk and flowy. I hope you all are as excited as we are to get it in!


The pictures below are several styles that we will be getting in over the next few months so check them out!

This romper is adorable! It has a fun pattern, button down details and lays just right on everybody.

We will be getting this top in for St. Patrick's Day! Let us know ahead of time if you'd like to pre-order one of these!

This bohemian top has details around the sleeves and bottom that make the shirt!

100% silk maxi dress? Yes please! How cute is this going to be belted with a skinny braided wrap around belt?

Valentine's Contest: Day 11

Congratulations to Eliza for winning yesterday's $10 McAuley's Gift Card! We still have 5 gift cards to give away! Also, you can now pre-order your Judith March dresses to guarantee you get the style you like because there are some many great ones now! We have posted a facebook album with them, or you can order online or call us-whichever works best for you! If you are wondering where the preview of a new line is from yesterday, I'm sorry. I got caught up in our Free Photoshoot with Jake Simpson Contest, but will be posting our new line, Tolani, today. Don't forget to go to our facebook page and enter you or your pet for a chance to win a FREE photoshoot with Jake Simpson and make-up done by Katie Cotton, styled by us!

Valentine's Contest: Day 10

The correct answer to yesterday's question is right. Congratulations to Anna Johnson for winning yesterday's gift card! E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your prize!

Laundry Spring & Summer Preview

We fell in LOVE with Laundry!


Missy & Siobhan placing our order in the showroom. We hope to get this dress on the mannequin-but right now it is already sold out! :(


Some great dresses we found! Perfect for Carolina Cup and Easter dresses!


They offer the perfect on-trend dresses, taking you from work to play. Whether business cocktail or dinner date, baby shower or bridal party, the label offers the perfect dress for every occasion. We are so excited & will let you know when we get them in!

Valentine's Contest: Day 9

Congratulations Catherine Crain on winning yesterday's $10 McAuley's Gift Card! E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your prize! Don't forget about our FREE photoshoot contest with Jake Simpson!

Win a FREE photoshoot with Jake Simpson

Judith March Spring & Summer Preview

Ok, so here's the deal...
Judith March came out with a new style dress that gives you limitless options. You will see below several different patterns & colors they have in the dress. Each dress comes with the neck piece shown on the orange dress. You can then purchase other neck pieces to make the dress look completely different. This way you can wear the same dress with different neck pieces at the beach, to a wedding, carolina cup, or anywhere else you can imagine! But it doesn't stop there...they also have a wooden beaded neck piece that you can change out the flower attached to it OR you can wear it as a necklace or bracelet. Pretty exciting huh?

(This is the basic neck piece that will come with each dress.)

This is one of our favorite dresses. I love the colors because it looks great on dark or fair skin and with light or dark hair.

They now have shorts! The length is perfect and the details on the back pockets are to die for! They carry these in 3 different patterns. We are sure to get these in!

What do you think??

Valentine's Contest: Day 8

The answer to yesterday's question is perfume! Congratulations Jordan Pupa on winning the $10 McAuley's Gift Card! E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your prize!

Atlanta Market

Hello everyone!
Hope you are having a great Monday morning! I know I am having a busy one! Siobhan, Missy, and I were at the Atlanta Market this past weekend. We saw so many great lines, & amazing clothes! I wanted to share a different line each day with you to let you see what you can expect this spring & summer. Let me know what you think, what you like, and dislike. Every time I go to market, my friends always ask what it is like & where it is held & are always curious about it so I thought today I would show you where it is held.

This is the center of the main floor where they have fashion shows throughout the day to preview the upcoming trends. Judith March sponsored the fashion show this year and showed off tons of new styles that we will be showing you tomorrow!


Each floor has showrooms all the way around so you can only imagine how fast pace we must be in order to see everything we want to see!


Here are some models dressed and ready in Judith March for the fashion show.


And that is market!
Continue to come back each day this week to see a new line! Tomorrow I will be showing off Judith March's new styles of dresses that you won't want to miss! You will be so excited!
Happy Monday!
-Krissy

Valentine's Contest: Day 7

Day 4's winner is Christi Corder! Day 5's winner is Annelise Watkins! Day 6's winner is Courtney Carter! Congratulations to all on winning a $10 McAuley's Gift Card and getting closer for the drawing of the $75 McAuley's Gift Card! E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your prize! We are also giving a free pair of earrings away all week long to everyone who makes a purchase over $50!

Valentine's Contest: Day 6

Hello everyone, sorry for the delay in the post. I have been at market the past few days and am excited to show you a preview of what we found and what you can be looking forward to getting this spring and summer! I will feature a new line of clothes each day, including Judith March's new styles of dresses that you won't want to miss, & our new line, Laundry that we are in love with! We want to hear what you think about the upcoming seasons new trends & clothes. I will announce the past two days winners tonight. Have a happy Superbowl Sunday!




xoxo-
Krissy

Valentine's Contest: Day 5

Krissy's at market today, so yesterday's winner will be announced when she returns!

Today's Question:

People who are newly in love produce decreased levels of the hormone serotonin - as low as levels seen in people with ______ _____ disorder.

Valentine's Contest: Day 4

Yesterday's answer is more! Congratulations to Julie Gambrell for winning! E-mail krissy@mcauleysboutqiue.com to claim your prize!

Valentine's Contest: Day 3

Yesterday's answer is Philadelphia International Airport. Congratulations to Riley Seaver! E-mail me at krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your $10 McAuley's Gift Card!

Valentine's Contest: Day 2

Yesterday's answer is 70 percent. Congratulations to Josi Ashley! E-mail me at krissy@mcauleysboutique.com to claim your $10 McAuley's Gift Card!