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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 are some of our favorite businesses in Chestnut Hill.

Shopping
ellelauri of course!

Food
Cake is a cute bakery and bistro that serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch
Cin Cin has some of the best Chinese food we've ever had
Osaka is our go-to sushi spot
The Chestnut Hill Farmer's Market is great for fresh produce

Flowers
Robertson's makes the prettiest arrangements

Come visit ellelauri Chestnut Hill located at 8513 Germantown Ave.

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 velvet, leather, and over the knee boots.

ellelauri: What are your fall must-haves?

Liz: Flannels, leather leggings, distressed jeans, over the knee boots, cashmere sweaters, and a fur vest.

ellelauri: What are some of your favorite fall pieces currently in the store?

Liz: A 525 fur vest, Paige distressed jeans, and all of the 360 Cashmere sweaters.

ellelauri: What are the best transitional pieces since the days range from cold to hot back to cool again?

Liz: Definitely the flannel shirts from Rails. They can be worn open or closed and are great layering pieces. They're also super comfy! We also have a bunch of cute new scarves.

ellelauri: What is currently your favorite ellelauri piece?

Liz: A navy off the shoulder top.

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 and his fiancé were by far our favorite pick for best dressed couple.

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West

Kimye always makes a statement, just not always a good one. Known for some outrageous fashion choices, we think Kim could have done much better with this one.

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in Just Cavalli.

We love Alicia Keys' music but just didn't understand this dress, especially for the VMA's.

Britney Spears in a Julien Macdonald dress, H. Stern jewelry, and Christian Louboutin heels.

All we have to say is, Britney's back!

Hailee Steinfeld in Balmain

We love this dress on Hailee. It's fun and edgy; a perfect choice for the VMA's.

Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, Laurie Hernandez, and Simone Biles.

The Final Five continue to sparkle even after the Olympics.

Hailey Baldwin in a Georges Chakra jumpsuit and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Hailey Baldwin slayed the red carpet in this sexy black jumpsuit. She nailed it and is our pick for best dressed!

Beyoncé in a Francesco Scognamiglio Couture dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry with her daughter, Blue Ivy.

She will always be Queen Bee even if we don't love her outfit.

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 society.

Here is how it works:

At the last minute, the secret location is revealed. Guests, dressed in white, travel to the public space to enjoy a night of friends, food, and fun. This includes a picnic, lighting sparklers, and dancing. Philadelphia provides a magical cityscape backdrop for the event.

Rules:

Guests must be members or sponsored by a member and there is a long waiting list to get in!

Participants arrive and depart by chartered transportation or organized public transportation.

Every group has a table leader and the groups are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and food.

Guests must bring a table, chairs, white tablecloth, a picnic basket, food, cutlery, dishware, glassware, trash bags, and wine or champagne.

At the end of the night, participants take everything with them, including their trash, leaving their city’s public space clean and beautiful for the next day.

Participants must wear all white and be dressed elegantly.

This year’s Diner en Blanc will take place on August 18^th and since the event takes place during the summer, and the dress code is elegant, it is best if women wear white dresses. Our Rittenhouse boutique is filled with white dresses perfect for the event. One of our stylists will happily help you choose the perfect outfit for such a magical evening.

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 around the city.

This is such an exciting week for both Philadelphians and visitors to the city of brotherly love, so we have decided to celebrate with some great #DNCdeals at our flagship boutique in Rittenhouse Square.

Be sure to visit us at 114 S 19th Street Philadelphia!

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 white, gray, tan, or brown. We love the bold use of color in these beach house kitchens.

When we think of summer, we think of white. We love these all white bedrooms.

Some of our favorite beach house living rooms are below.

Whether you incorporate the colors of the ocean or simply let the view speak for itself, these beach house bathrooms give us some serious bathroom envy.

And who could forget the most important room of them all... the closet!

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 fashion merchandising major.

ellelauri: Why did you want to intern with us?

Zoe: Initially, the amazing window displays! I always love the clothes in the window so that's what drew me in to inquire about an internship. When I learned more about the brand and how Liz designs her own clothes and manages the boutiques, I knew I wanted to intern for ellelauri. It is my first retail industry experience and I am so excited to learn the ins and outs of the business.

ellelauri: What are your favorite pieces in the store right now?

Zoe: I love the breezy summer tops and dresses from Feel The Piece and Bella Dahl. I also really love all of the jewelry, especially the statement necklaces.

ellelauri: How would you describe your personal style?

Zoe: Classic. A lot of black and neutral colors. I'm tall so I like pairing something loose-fitting with something tighter so there is a balance.

ellelauri: Who is your style icon?

Zoe: This New York based blogger named Nicole Alyse.

ellelauri: Who is your favorite high fashion designer?

Zoe: It's a tie between Etro and Prada.

ellelauri: What is your favorite piece in your closet?

Zoe: A black wool jacket I got at a thrift store. It's classic but a little edgy.

ellelauri: If you could add one thing to your closet, what would it be?

Zoe: A pair of Gucci slip on loafers; the ones with the fur inside.

ellelauri: What are you listening to right now?

Zoe: I really like Drake's new album.

ellelauri: When you are not at ellelauri, what are you doing?

Zoe: Either cooking or watching fashion shows on YouTube.

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 in my heart. I grew up going with my family. The people are always so friendly and there is great shopping but I felt like something was missing. ellelauri fills the void for beach clothes that can easily transition from day to night. A lot of times you go right from the beach to dinner and cocktails and I wanted to create a store where you could buy one dress and wear it over your bathing suit to the beach and then with wedges and fun jewelry out at night.

ellelauri: What is your favorite place for cocktails?

Liz: The Windrift Hotel. There is a really cool bar up top which is great for cocktails after a day at the beach.

ellelauri: What is your favorite restaurant?

Liz: That's hard! The Sea Grill is great for fresh fish, they are located right across the street from the store. I also really like The Diving Horse. It is owned by the same people who own Pub & Kitchen in Philly.

ellelauri: On a Friday or Saturday night where can we find you?

Liz: The Princeton is really fun. So are Jack's, Buckets, and Whitebrier.

ellelauri: Do you have a go-to brunch spot?

Liz: Yes! The Reeds is amazing for brunch! It is a really cool hotel. For healthier options, there is Green Cuisine and Isabel's has really good salads.

ellelauri: What is your favorite beach activity?

Liz: Paddle boarding and I also love just laying out and relaxing.

ellelauri: Any recommendations for beach bag snacks?

Liz: Granola from Laura Ferro's nourish + nosh. You can buy it at the lululemon in Avalon.

ellelauri: What three items in your closet are constantly in your summer rotation?

Liz: A bikini, my Chanel espadrilles, and summer dresses from ellelauri.

ellelauri: What is your favorite part about summers in Avalon?

Liz: I just love being at the beach and hanging out with my family and friends.

ellelauri Avalon is located at 264 21st Street Avalon, NJ 08202

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 shine

Zendaya looked so pretty!

Kate Beckinsale looked stunning in white

We loved Gwen Stefani's makeup

Everyone loves a comeback story and our girl Britney is back!

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 cocktails.

Models circulated the room showing off some beautiful looks from Philadelphia's best boutiques.

Rita modeled a fun, fringe dress and some gold jewelry from our Rittenhouse store.

The Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival takes place on Saturday, May 21st, 2016.

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: