In the Press :: Rag & Bone

Look what we spotted in this month's Elle Magazine (March 2012)!

Top Left:
Silk Racine Pant in Lemon Yellow

Stop by McMullen today to shop Rag & Bone!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

New in the shop :: ALC, Alexis Bittar, Carven & more!

Stop by McMullen to shop our latest spring arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Stephanie's Picks of the Week!

Looks 1, 2, 3,4 available now at McMullen

À Côté Restaurant, Oakland CA

Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child

(click on the links above to view)

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Stop by McMullen to shop Stephanie's picks! 

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Inspiration Monday :: Smile (and spread love)!

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.

~Mother Teresa

We've all heard the saying that, a smile can light up a room.

And it's really true. 

Has the smile from a family member, friend or even a stranger, left you feeling uplifted? Loved?

There are lots of proven reasons why smiling makes us, and those around us, feel so good.

Smiling makes us attractive. People want to get to know a friendly, smiling person!

Smiling changes our mood.  It's contagious. And will shift the energy in a room.

Smiling relieves stress and therefore boosts your immune system. It keeps you healthy AND relaxed!

Smiling lowers blood pressure, releases natural endorphins, pain killers and serotonin. 

It's scientifically proven.

SMILE! And spread the love.

As you go about your daily activities today -- try smiling at a stranger. 

Just once.

And see what happens...

xo

McMullen

All images via Pinterest

LOTS of new arrivals in store this week!

We're SO excited about the arrival of 10 Crosby by Derek Lam!
Check out this video featuring looks from the Spring 2012 collection.

Click HERE to watch the video!

Stop by McMullen to shop our new spring 2012 arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Get to know our designers :: Amber Patton

Amber Patton is an American designer who started her NYC based line in 2010, and is rapidly enlisting a diverse fan base. 

Her signature style is rendered by a lifetime of travels and a love of vintage fashion, menswear, and fine tailoring. Expect chic wardrobe staples that you will reach for again and again, including suits, dresses and separates that combine function and luxury.

We found a great article about Amber on Dig In Magazine. Check out an excerpt below!

We're SO thrilled to be carrying her line at McMullen - it arrives in store this week, but we're giving you a sneak peek at pieces that will be arriving in the photos below.

Enjoy!
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Getting to know
Amber Patton, designer   

Image via AmberPatton.com

"All the roads I've taken have prepared me for this career - I learned to sew at home as a child - the women in my family made master quilts and crocheted table linens, and we made some clothes too. I have been a makeup artist, a model, a retail manager, an art student, an athlete, a jeweler, an international flight attendant, and an entrepreneur. Then, I married an astute businessman and had children. I'm ready for anything these days!"

To read more click HERE.

Amber Patton Spring 2012 Collection

Pants only in Navy 

Top only 

Top only

Amber Patton Fashion Week Interview

Stop by McMullen to shop Amber Patton ~ arriving this week! 

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Michelle's Picks of the Week!

Looks 1, 2, 3 available now at McMullen

Pizzaiolo, Oakland CA.

Redwood Regional Park, Oakland CA.

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, Oakland CA.

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Stop by McMullen to shop Michelle's picks! 

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

McMullen Fashion Show Event at Citrix

We're so excited to be a part of a wonderful event at Citrix this Thursday!
The Seasons of Inspiration Series is the first of many inspirational talks to come, celebrating women entrepreneurs.


Sherri will be speaking at the event about her own journey and why she was inspired to open the McMullen Boutique.  Guests will then be treated to an extra special fashion show (styled by Sherri), featuring Citrix staff as the models. SO fun!  
Hopefully we'll have some great pictures to post after the event!


Congrats to Sherri for being such an inspiration not only to our entire team but to all female entrepreneurs out there!


See below for more information on the event. And to find out more about Citrix, visit their website!

Inspiration Monday :: We Are Family!

“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.”  

~Eva Burrows

For most of us, family is where the foundation of love is built.  We often define the word family as our family of origin - those who lived under our roof while we were growing up.  The one's who raised us. 


But family can also be broader in scope. Close friends, confidants, trusted neighbors or even co-workers can be a part of your extended family.  Because really, family is all about the people in your life that shower you with love, support and help you grow into the fullest version of yourself.


How do you express love to your family?  Is it through words?  Actions?  We're curious.  There are so many fun ways to share and spread love.  And remember - the more you give...the more you get!


Leave a comment below or post your answer on our Facebook page.

xo 

McMullen

All images via Pinterest

A NEW FAVORITE :: the 3.1 Phillip Lim bags

We are mildly obsessed with the newly arrived bags from 3.1 Phillip Lim.  We featured them in our new arrivals on Wednesday, but thought you might like to hear a little back story and see what the Press is saying about these delicious go everywhere bags!
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From a feature on WMagazine.com:

Like most of us, designer Phillip Lim could use more hours in his day—seven more, to be exact. Contending with a mere 24, he still managed to create the ‘31 Hour’, a chic transitional tote that can be carried from early-morning exercise class to after-work dinner and drinks. “I didn’t want to put another bag on the market that looked great, but didn’t really work with the lives we all lead,” says Lim. 

Cut from a supple calfskin, the bag’s genius is in its versatility: one minute it’s a roomy shopper with space to lug a laptop; the other, a folded envelope clutch, compact enough to maneuver a cocktail party. If only everything were so easy, we wouldn’t need 31 hours.
Read More on WMagzine.com.

Stop by McMullen to see these gorgeous bags! 
We have the 31-hour bag (in beige) along with the Pashli Satchel (in blue) and Pashli Messenger (in beige) ~ photos below!

Pashli Satchel

31-hour Bag 

Pashli Messenger

NY Fashion Week :: Sachin + Babi RTW Fall 2012

A few of our favorite looks from the runway at Sachin + Babi:

Read what Style.com is saying about the collection:

Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia staged their first runway show today, a major moment for the husband-and-wife design duo (not to mention a nice way to spend Valentine's Day together). After seeing the first few looks in motion on the catwalk, it became clear that this season was not only an upgrade for Sachin + Babi's presentation format, but also for the clothing itself. 

Backstage after the finale, Sachin explained that for Fall, they wondered, "What would a love child between between Jim Morrison and Kate Beckinsale look like? And more importantly, how would she dress?" So needless to say there was a lot of leather here. "But she isn't a tough girl with this hard exterior," Babi clarified. "We wanted to show the more delicate side of leather."      To read more visit Style.com.

Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook page for more updates, live from NY Fashion Week!

NY Fashion Week :: Rachel Roy Fall 2012

A few of our favorite looks from the runway at Rachel Roy:

Read what Style.com is saying about the collection:

Rachel Roy has been preoccupied with modern landscapes after watching an independent documentary called Women in the Dirt, which spotlights eight female architects who have designed groundbreaking outdoor spaces that blur the line between nature and the man-made. With this in mind, Roy balanced linear silhouettes with an organic palette of granite, eucalyptus, sapphire, "foliage" orange, and garnet.     To read more visit Style.com.

Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook page for more updates, live from NY Fashion Week!

NY Fashion Week :: Erin Fetherston Fall 2012

A few of our favorite looks from the runway at Erin Fetherston:

Read what Style.com is saying about the collection:

To mark the one-year anniversary of launching her lower-priced, more accessible ERIN line, Erin Fetherston whisked us away to an enchanted forest where a harpist (in one of the designer's gowns, of course) greeted guests at her Fall presentation. While such sweet whimsy is almost to be expected of the designer, the pieces on display tonight proved that she is indeed exploring new territory.
Inspired by the work of artist Barry Underwood, Fetherston described her collection as a "new-age fairy tale."

Certainly, there was the expected sea of ethereal party dresses embellished with everything from bugle beads to metallic snowflakes. But the designer went a few steps further, showing voluminous skirts and structured frocks, knits, and printed separates that recalled Underwood's images of nature illuminated by neon light.  To read more visit Style.com.

Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook page for more updates, live from NY Fashion Week!

New 3.1 Phillip Lim, Etten Eller & L'Agence have arrived!

Stop by McMullen to shop these beautiful spring 2012 arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

NY Fashion Week :: Zero + Maria Cornejo RTW Fall 2012

A few of our favorite looks from the runway at Zero + Maria Cornejo:

Read what Style.com is saying about the collection:

It's not surprising that Maria Cornejo returns to the theme of identity in her collection. Her personal history crisscrosses the globe, and even as the brand grows, there remains something quite intimate about it. Her designs are tied to her own wardrobe, and even her prints are usually based on quick snapshots on her iPhone, like abstracted postcards from her life. Having recently gotten her American citizenship, Cornejo found herself pondering her journey once more.
This idea of plumbing her past to push into the future isn't so different to what Cornejo does each season, refining the codes she's created while offering her faithful fan club something new to love. Here, for instance, the fluttery bright silk of her signature dresses evolved into blouses tucked into narrow, longish skirts. Another nice leap: splitting it into a matching top and skirt, which made for a highly appealing casual take on evening. To read more visit Style.com.

Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook page for more updates, live from NY Fashion Week!