French Connection does it AGAIN!

French Connection....their clothes are a gift from God! As I have said in many blogs before, they are one of my favorite lines! Their fit is always on target and their designs are always unique! We have gotten in so many great things from this clothing line lately! Their angel-winged collection is one of my new loves.....

I LOVE all of the pieces in this "Winter Wings" story! The black sweatshirt is a beautiful top! With the winged sequin detail on the shoulders, and the sparkling applique on the front, it gives this true sweatshirt top a unique and flashy appeal! I love it when you find a cute sweatshirt that was made into a beautiful piece of fashion! It's so easy to wear those things when you don't want to look overdressed, but still want to remain the most trendy & chic gal at the gathering! The Iron Eagle dress is AMAZING in person! So much detail goes into this dress! You have the most perfectly balanced mixture of metal and sequins, making it so easy to funk this one up, or wear it for a cocktail occasion! Throw a leather jacket over this girl and you have a hot-to-trot look! And the Winter Wings Tee...I love my unique tee's!! The sequined applique make this cream tinted tee stand out! The deep v-neck on this one allows you to steam up your look (pair it with skinny's and heels), or throw a black tank on underneath if you want to tone down the steam a little:-) The fit of this one is a little more relaxed, letting your look come off as super edgy and fun! I can't get enough of all these pieces, or French Connection!

This is a MAJOR employee favorite, and may be my most favorite piece EVER by French Connection.....EVER!! This is leather done at it's best! I don't think I have even seen a celebrity in magazines wear one cuter than this! For me, black leather has to be a little "girlie" for me to feel trendy in it. It's easy to give off the punkish vibe, but kind of hard to feel "cutesy". This jacket makes every look so easy to pull off! The cropped length and sleeve makes it easy to pair with dresses and tops...but the semi-puff shoulders, oh yes the shoulders, give this jacket the AAAHH factor! It looks amazing on EVERYONE who has tried it and is definitely the most CUTEST piece of leather artwork I have EVER seen!

Happy Saturday Shoppers!

My favorite new picks!

There are so many things at the store right now that are my "newest" favs! Today is Saturday, the weather is a little dull outside, so why not surf the internet and make my new wishlist? Today is going to be short and sweet, getting straight to the point with what has made my heart rate elevate this a.m. Now, I just have to ask the boyfriend to make my wishlist come true:-)

I love this winged tee! The sequin applique on the front gives it a cool and edgy vibe! I just got a really cool jacket by Threads for Thought from the store, it's kind of like a cotton moto jacket, and it would look so cute over this tee!

Can you tell that French Connection is one of my favorite lines? I love this cute sweater! It's really light weight, so its perfect for light fall & transitioning spring weather! The button-up back gives it more of an urban feel, while the front seems so innocent and sweet;-)I love anything with funky & surprising designs on them!

I have been waiting for these amazing jeans to come in!! This may be my most favorite pair EVER! Which, if you know me, I live for jeans so that is a major statement! Their phantom skinny is an ankle length jean, but they hit me right above my foot...so perfect length with no alterations! The semi-distressed & faded wash is so hot! I am in LOVE with this denim! IN LOVE!

I LOVE this new Envi dress! Their prints are always unique! I love the fit of this one; with the fitted bottom, you can make this a casual dress with boots or hot with heels! The print makes it perfect for a Clemson game, but its not to "Clemson inspired" where you couldn't wear it to anything but Death Valley!

Make your wishlist online & drop hints to your special someone....hopefully both our wishes will come true! Happy Saturday shoppers!

New Shipments!

We got in a lot of great merchandise this week and have more on it's way! This week we will be posting lots of new jewelry too, so be sure to check back for lots of great fall deals!

pictured:
Envi Sweetheart Cross Front Dress
French Connection Short Sleeved Winter Annie Top in Jodphur
Envi Drape Front Dress

Look of the Week: Playful Prints!

Summer is in full swing, and what better way to show off your unique sense of warm-weather style than with the season's hottest new trend, patterned tops and dresses? Cute, flirty, cool, glam - whatever look you're going for, you're pretty much guaranteed to find something that catches your eye, because these vivid prints and vibrant colors come in literally all different shades and styles! So, whether your plans include just chilling by the pool this season or taking a trip across the U.S., you won't want to be caught dead without at least one of these fun, playfully patterned pieces from McAuley's in your wardrobe!

Items pictured in image: Floriana Dress in Gray Multi by French Connection, Printed Chiffon Halter Top, Tabitha Dress by Liquid

Shop printed tops & dresses at McAuley's!

Lovin' summer store changes!

Bright colors, fun displays, & bold trends are just a few reasons why I love summer store changes! For those of you who haven't been following very long, we do a store change at McAuley's once a month. We take everything off the racks and make completely new outfits & displays! Summer store changes allow us to let our imagination run wild. At the end of the day, and many hours later, you can stand back and look at a beautiful array of color and design that give each of us a pleased smile as we all pat one another on our backs:-)

TEAL & ORANGE! 2 hot colors for summer as well as transition pieces into fall! The colors look so fresh together, making the rack we created look happy and inviting!

(Don't forget that Clemson season will be approaching before you know it!)

We LOVE using peacock accents around the store...can you tell? Bright colors thrown in with greys make for a great summer look as well as fall! Its so easy to transition your pieces to get 2 seasons worth out of them! Maybe more!

Dressing mannequins allows each employee to express their own personal style throughout the store! Shoppers are bound to see an outfit, all put together, that expresses their fashion choice! Themed mannequins are our new favorite way to display!

Come in and see our new merchandise

and freshly "put together" pieces!

Your summer and transition wardrobe is ready for you!

Look of the Week: One Shoulder Dress

Legs and cleavage are often a woman's best fashion accessory, but if neither are your body's strongest features, or you're after something a little less cliche but equally sensual, look to your shoulders and yield to the one shoulder dress trend. Many of the top celebrities wear the one shoulder dress in many different styles and lengths. Get sexy in lace like Kristin Cavallari, go wild with neon and prints like Stephanie Pratt, keep it simple like Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian or steal Brooke Shields' sparkle and shine. Whichever color and print you choose, you are sure to look catch an eye with the sexy one shoulder glam. Although McAuley's Unique Boutique offers a variety of one shoulder dresses, I have chosen three of my favorites including KLD Signature One Shoulder Dress in Jade, French Connection Crayon Carousel Dress, and Pink One Shoulder Dress by Pheobe Couture, that are sure to keep you smoking hot this summer!

Let us see what fabrics and patterns caught your eye this summer by posting a picture of you in your favorite one shoulder dress!

Look of the Week: Cinco de Mayo

Fun…Festive…and Fashion! Everyone loves to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Take this opportunity to socialize/celebrate with friends while donning your fabulous new outfit that you so deserved! With tons of new arrivals to choose from, you are sure to find exactly what you need to make you feel fabulous during this celebration! No matter if your celebrating from sun up to sun down, going out on the town for the night, or having friends over, we have every fashion scenario covered for you! With Cinco de Mayo approaching this Wednesday, check out our fun pieces to make your 2010 celebration the most exciting yet!

Items pictured above:

Navy & Red Poplin Dress

Judith March Blue Tank Dress with Playful Paisley Print Bottom

Want to get a little more dressed up for your Cinco de Mayo festivities this year? Try this French Connection Zero Dotty Dress

Look of the Week: Focus on Neutrals

Neutrals are so UNDER rated…but don’t be mistaken; neutrals are hot! Don’t be afraid of them! Layering a neutral piece with a splash of color is a great and easy way to throw together an outfit. We love layered, laid back looks too. Fabrics such as silk and jersey allow for a draped look; a look that can fall over wanted curves in a delicate, smooth way and hide curves you don’t want seen! Try pairing a neutral piece of yours with a great necklace, bold bag, or sweet shoes! Play around with it…you can’t go wrong with this palette! Take a peek at our look of the week. We’ve taken the French Connection, beige Killer Silk dress and thrown on the orange and gold multi-layered necklace for a splash of color! Fabulous…and so easy!
-Caitlin

New Arrivals!

Just in this week: French Connection, Free People, Nanette Lepore, Michael Stars, Una Luna, Yahada.... I know I'm forgetting something - there's been so much! Jake's not scheduled to take pictures until Tuesday, so if you want the best selection, you better stop by the store soon! Or, feel free to call if there's anything specific you're looking for, and we can hold it for you until the end of the day!