High End Kimono

A CURATED LIFE

A LIFESTYLE BLOG

Joanne's updates about what's happening behind the scenes and inspirations for living the artful life..

Joanne Mullin

Sep 16
2 min

A Fusion of Leisure and Luxury

The photos are just coming in, and I can't wait any longer to share some of the images of our fabulous evening of fashion and conversation

Reinvention and transformation happen one choice at a time:

Joanne Mullin

Jul 6
5 min

Reinvention and transformation happen one choice at a time:

The life-changing act of giving yourself permission to do those things, wear those things, say those things and BE those things that are...

New Styling Stories from J.Mullin Apparel

Joanne Mullin

May 22
2 min

New Styling Stories from J.Mullin Apparel

Introducing: "A Kimono Kind of Day" series of flip books showing a day in the life of a woman who wears J.Mullin Kimonos for everything.

Joanne Mullin

Jan 15
3 min

RESORT '24

A Season of Renewal and Transformation Choosing to elevate your life feels almost as good as sunlight on your face. The word resort...

Joanne Mullin

Dec 5, 2023
2 min

Life: Creating Art from Scraps

What possible pattern can emerge from seemingly random events and unexpected circumstances? As I look back over this last year I see...

Joanne Mullin

Aug 17, 2023
3 min

A Time to Exhale

Welcoming a new season, embracing change, and wanting more of what we love. We know it’s coming. That first change of light and hint of...

Joanne Mullin

Jul 18, 2023
3 min

Taking the Plunge

Everything happens all at once. Sometimes you just have to just jump in and paddle as fast as you can. How does one heart hold all of...

Joanne Mullin

Apr 27, 2023
3 min

Girlfriends' Getaways

A Road Trip Might be Just What you Need How long has it been since you hit the road with a girlfriend or two and took off for a couple of...

Joanne Mullin

Apr 15, 2023
2 min

Runway Reflections

Some runways are for soft landings at the end of a journey; others are for powering up for take-off. The afterglow of our first runway...

Joanne Mullin

Feb 25, 2023
2 min

Do all Designers Have This Much Fun?

Celebrating the Accomplishment of Completing a Runway Collection Today is the day Team J.Mullin Apparel has been anticipating and...

Joanne Mullin

Nov 7, 2022
2 min

A Beautiful Reinvention

Seeing Elegant Ease in Action Just Published! J.Mullin Apparel Featured in Kansas City's Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine I am so...

Kansas City's HerLife Magazine Features Kimono Fashions for Fall

Joanne Mullin

Sep 6, 2022
2 min

Kansas City's HerLife Magazine Features Kimono Fashions for Fall

Six-page photo shoot features J.Mullin Apparel's handmade garments. The September issue of HerLife Magazine, Kansas City's only magazine...

Joanne Mullin

Aug 16, 2022
1 min

One Enchanted Evening

J.Mullin Apparel Featured at TEDxKC Event Last Friday, August 12, we were honored to represent our sewing contractor, Rightfully Sewn, at...

New video from Rightfully Sewn features J.Mullin Apparel

Joanne Mullin

Jul 6, 2022
1 min

New video from Rightfully Sewn features J.Mullin Apparel

Our sewing contractor's 3-minute piece is a must-see. Recently I was invited to participate in a video produced by our sewing contractor,...

The emerging relevance of kimono-inspired fashion.

Joanne Mullin

Jul 6, 2022
2 min

The emerging relevance of kimono-inspired fashion.

The kimono's influence on every-day fashion has been experiencing a renaissance, staking its claim as a fashion statement that is more...

Joanne Mullin

May 28, 2022
3 min

Learning to Wait

Making the Most of Setbacks and Roadblocks. Since our incredible Launch Event some unforeseen obstacles have popped up, seeming to derail...

Joanne Mullin

May 3, 2022
4 min

We have launched!

A tale of an epic evening beyond our expectations. Wow! What a great evening we had! After three years of preparing for this event, we...

Joanne Mullin

Apr 14, 2022
5 min

Rediscovering Elegance

A Conversation about Renewal and Reinvention About this video: This video is a 60-second photo montage from a recent photoshoot of the...

Joanne Mullin

Apr 1, 2022
4 min

The many faces of my new audience.

Sometimes gratifying, sometimes humbling, always surprising. The many faces of my new audience and what I'm learning along the way. In...

Joanne Mullin

Mar 19, 2022
3 min

Countdown to LAUNCH!

After two years of perfecting our product we are getting ready to have our official LAUNCH EVENT. We are inviting all of our Kansas City...

Joanne Mullin

Feb 27, 2022
3 min

Winter: the lull between seasons

The art of waiting. The quiet of winter can be the most distracting void. It's a lesson in how to live in a constant state of uncertainty....

Joanne Mullin

Dec 20, 2021
3 min

Luxurious Gatherings

Christmas Time is Here. Happiness and Cheer. One of my favorite things is getting together with people I love and getting caught up over...

Joanne Mullin

Nov 29, 2021
1 min

Elegance is Right at Home

There's no place like home for the holidays... Why not make it an elegant occasion? Coming home after visiting friends, shopping for...

Joanne Mullin

Nov 15, 2021
1 min

It's the Details that Tell a Story.

Valerie visits the Modern Art Museum Meet Valerie. She's all about setting the stage. Whether decorating a room, planning a party,...

Joanne Mullin

Nov 15, 2021
2 min

A Time to Shine

Heidi visits a New Bistro World traveller and connoisseur of food, wine, abstract art and Latin sambas, Heidi savors the finer things in...

Joanne Mullin

Nov 15, 2021
1 min

Part Sassy, Part Demure.

Roxanne goes to the Piano Bar - Roxanne never met a piano bar she didn’t like. Pluck some strings, tickle those keys, brush those snares...

Inspired by the Juxtaposition of Old and New.

Joanne Mullin

Nov 1, 2021
1 min

Inspired by the Juxtaposition of Old and New.

Style that Takes you Places -- Episode 1 Zelda Goes to the Symphony Meet Zelda. Tonight she's going to the symphony. It's the one place...

This is the Beginning of Anything you Want.

Joanne Mullin

Oct 22, 2021
2 min

This is the Beginning of Anything you Want.

This morning as I sit in front of a fire burning in the fireplace and a cup of coffee by my side I am loving the cooler refreshing...

Joanne Mullin

Sep 23, 2021
2 min

No More Shopping Nightmares.

How to end your Love/Hate Relationship with Shopping. If you’re like me, you enjoy shopping experiences when you are not under any...

Joanne Mullin

Sep 17, 2021
1 min

Perfect Pairings for Fall

What kinds of social events are you looking forward to this fall? Will you be gathering with friends and family? Going to a live...

Joanne Mullin

Aug 8, 2021
2 min

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Celebrating Every Woman's Story

The Four Pillars of the J.Mullin Apparel Co. Brand When we started our company, I gave a lot of thought to what the J.Mullin Apparel Co....

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Joanne Mullin

Jul 22, 2021
2 min

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Easy Elegance is an Easy Choice.

HOW TO SIMPLIFY AND UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE TO REFLECT YOUR EVOLVING TASTES AND LIFESTYLE. Living a curated life is simply about surrounding...

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Joanne Mullin

Jul 16, 2021
1 min

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Making Living an Art

You’ve seen her. She moves through her days with style and grace, and looks good doing it. She’s made living itself a work of art. What’s...

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Joanne Mullin

Jul 14, 2021
2 min

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Create the Life you Want

There's something about limitations that ignite creativity. Designing the life you love is a privilege that we haven’t always had. What a...

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Joanne Mullin

Jun 8, 2021
3 min

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What do you wear with a kimono?

Kimonos are becoming more popular as women look for ways to add an elevated ease and sophisticated elegance to their wardrobe options. ...

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DISTINCTIVE HANDMADE KIMONOS & SCARVES

A CURATED LIFE

A LIFESTYLE BLOG

Joanne's updates about what's happening behind the scenes and inspirations for living the artful life.. ​

Joanne's updates about what's happening behind the scenes and inspirations for living the artful life..