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Summer Isn’t Over Yet-What’s in Your Beach Bag?
Summer isn’t over yet! Squeeze in one (or two) last beach trips, and pack your bag with these luxe items. You'll need to start with a fabulous cover up. Our Isla dress doubles as a perfect cover up and transforms to an outfit for a fun night out like dinner with the...
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Celebrating ellelauri’s Birthday Soiree
In case you missed it, here is a recap of our fabulous birthday party on 7 Mile Island on Saturday. We celebrated our 6th birthday with our customers by offering a bubbly bar, baked bites, and fun giveaways, plus shopping our stylish summer collection. "It was...
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Join Us This Saturday for our Avalon Store’s 6th Birthday!
Our Avalon store turns 6 this weekend, and we are thrilled to share this celebration with our shoppers and fans. Please join us from 11am-2pm for excellent shopping, light bites, music, and fun this weekend. We are at 264 21st Street in Avalon. We sat down with owner...
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Creating Creative Cocktails
Even though it’s raining cats and dogs this week, we are anticipating some warm weather and sunnier climes this weekend! Whip up these frozen treats for some relaxing refreshment, then take yourself shopping and see what new items we have. And SAVE THE DATE: Saturday...
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Ardmore Restaurant Week is Going on Now
Ardmore Restaurant Week is back and we are hungry already! Running until July 29, Ardmore Restaurant Week is days of great food at great prices. If you have always wanted to try a great place to dine but couldn’t find the time or money, now is the moment. At...
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Start the Weekend with a Collagen Strawberry Parfait
As we ease into summer, it’s starting to take the tiniest toll on our skin- sunscreen, chlorine, salt water, sun- this all can show up on our skin. Rinsing off after the pool and ocean and moisturizing all keep your skin glowing on the outside, but how to glow from...
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Gray Malin: Photos that speak summer
Sperry, Italian Riviera, Veuve Clicquot, Martha's Vineyard, Summer, Beaches: They all conjure up the essence of Gray Malin's art. The often aerial photographer's work makes you feel like you could land in and live an endless summer....
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Behind the Scenes II: Summer Collection 2017
Last month, ellelauri hit the city streets to get some great shots of the ellelauri Summer Collection. This collection includes pieces that are perfect from city to beach and vacation spots in between with ruffles, lace, tassels, and off shoulder looks for...
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Behind The Scenes I: Summer Collection 2017
We've just wrapped up the ellelauri Summer Collection photo shoot and are excited to share some behind the scenes moments of our prep and studio shots at Philly Photo Studio. ellelauri Summer Collection is available now:...
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Holiday 2016
Tis the season! The holidays are officially upon us and we sat down with ellelauri founder, Liz Rymar, to discuss some of her favorite (and least favorite) holiday trends! ellelauri: What are the biggest trends for holiday? Liz: Velvet, winter white, and...
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Paleo Pumpkin Bars
The holidays are fast approaching which means most of us will be eating our way through the next two months. Enjoying holiday treats doesn't mean we have to forego our healthy lifestyles. Here is a recipe for pumpkin bars that are not only healthy but paleo and vegan...
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Chestnut Hill
ellelauri Chestnut Hill is officially open!Founder, Liz Rymar, fell in love with the quaint neighborhood and decided it was the perfect spot for ellelauri's newest pop-up shop. Chestnut Hill is known for its beautiful homes as well as its charming downtown area. Here...
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Fall Activities
We can't get enough of fall; cozy sweaters, flannels, and a ton of fun activities. Here are some of our favorites:Apple picking and Pumpkin carving What to wear: a cute flannel and denim Going out for some fall inspired cocktails What to wear: a cozy sweater and...
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Falling For Fall
It's officially fall, which also means it's one of the best fashion seasons. We sat down with ellelauri founder/designer, Liz Rymar, to discuss her fall favorites. ellelauri: What are this season's biggest trends?Liz: The cold shoulder is still very in, along with...
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2016 VMA’s
The VMA's are known as the anti-Oscars when it comes to fashion. Celebrities tend to let loose and have some fun with their outfit choices. We have picked some of our favorite looks as well as some that we think fell flat.Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson The Olympian...
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Summer Faves
We can't believe it's almost Labor Day! The summer flew by! When we think back on all of the fun we've had over the past couple of months we can't help but think about the outfits we have worn during these times. Here is a roundup of our favorite summer pieces.We love...
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Diner en Blanc
Diner en Blanc originated in France nearly 30 years ago and the tradition of high society picnics has traveled all the way from Paris to Philadelphia. Diner en Blanc takes place every summer in Philadelphia. The event channels the elegance and glamour of French...
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HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT DURING THE DNC
The Democratic National Convention is this week in Philadelphia and it has brought thousands of people to the city along with super hot temperatures. We have put together some outfits for you to beat the heat in while enjoying all of the DNC festivities going on...
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Beach House Decor
It's the first official day of summer which means it is time to escape the city and retreat to the beach! Here are some of our favorite beach house looks:One of the most important rooms in any house is the kitchen. Kitchens are usually neutral shades, whether it be...
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Meet Our Summer Intern
Summer is the season for denim shorts, breezy dresses, and interns! Meet our new summer intern, Zoe.ellelauri: Zoe, where are you from and where do you go to school?Zoe: I am originally from Philly. I am going to be a junior at Philadelphia University and I am a...
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Our Favorite Beauty Products
Summer is a great time to start fresh especially when it comes to beauty products. Here are some of our current favorites: Bronzer: Clinique. It gives you a natural glow with a little bit of shimmer.Mascara: Chanel. Enhances lash length, giving you long, luscious...
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Summers in Avalon
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer and also means that ellelauri Avalon is officially open! We spoke with designer/founder, Liz Rymar, about her favorite places at the beach.ellelauri: Why did you choose Avalon to open a store?Liz: Avalon holds a special place...
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2016 Billboard Awards
The Billboard Awards always have some fun fashion moments and this year was no different. Here are a few of our favorites.We thought Kelly Rowland looked gorgeous!Ciara showed a lot of skin but still managed to shineZendaya looked so pretty! Kate Beckinsale looked...
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Outdoor Dining- Rittenhouse Square
Now that the warm weather is finally here, we can sit outside to wine and dine. We can't think of a better place to enjoy the city's outdoor dining scene than Rittenhouse Square. Here are ellelauri's picks for Rittenhouse's best outdoor dining spots.ParcParc is a...
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Ritt Row Preview Party 2016
We had a great time at the Rittenhouse Row preview party last night. Many local businesses came together to celebrate Philadelphia's food, fashion, and music. The restaurants showcased some of their favorite dishes, including bite-size desserts and signature...
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Met Gala 2016
The 2016 Met Gala theme was Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology. Celebrities creatively interpreted the technological theme and the fashion did not disappoint.Here are our picks for best and worst dressed.Best:Claire Danes nailed the theme in a high-tech...
read moreMain Line Fashion Week
We had such a great time at Main Line Fashion Week. The event was held at Grace Winery in Glen Mills, PA. It was chilly but the scenery was beautiful and the wine definitely warmed us up!We had a pop-up shop which included clothing designed by Liz Rymar as well as...
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It's officially festival season! Not only is music and art being celebrated but the festivals celebrate fashion as well. Here are some of our favorite festival looks:White lace top, denim cut offs, and suede bootiesSweater with fringe detail, denim, and a cool...
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Statement necklaces are great pieces to give any outfit a little pop. They come in a variety of shapes and colors and can be paired with a little black dress, a white t-shirt, or anything in between. Statement necklaces are always on trend. Here are some of our...
read morePhiladelphia Flower Show
The Philadelphia Flower Show was this past weekend and per usual, the exhibits were breathtaking. This year's theme, "Explore America" allowed us to discover the natural horticulture of the country's beloved parks. There was everything from desert blooms and coastal...
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