Elli Grace

Tokujin Yoshioka Installation @ Maison Hermes Japan

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:57:47 +0000

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Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has a new installation set up within Maison Hermes in Japan. Based off a window display he presented in 2004, this new set up features a restructured design with an appearance by a famed Japanese actress. The display can be seen until January 19th, 2010.

Dress up your shoes

Sue — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:10:10 +0000

We all know importance of accessorizing…and here are some new hip ways to accessorize your shoes

Black Croc Embossed leather lace up boot “Simone”, available @elligrace store for $170

Black Leather Knit Pull-on Boot “Connor”, available @elligrace store for $168

Black Leather/Silver Studs Criss-Cross “Kateanna”, available @elligrace store for $86

Black Fringe T strap, “Tiffany” (Purple color is also available), available @elligrace store for $68

Have fun with them!

Bling Bling Bling

Sue — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:24:35 +0000

I have to admit that I love blings…especially anything with Swarovski Crystals…

They always give little something..especially during the Holiday season.

Some of Inspirational Mock Ups……….

Swarovski Hot Fix………….

Swarovski Crystal Fabric, Sewn On Stones, & Beads………..

Using Various Different Applications…………………..

Swarovski Yarn………………………

Various Different Applications……………………………

Various Different Applications…………………..

Thank You Crystalized Swarovsky Elements for Beautiful Inspirational pieces………

I would better get busy……….

Table Setting/Deco Ideas for Special Occasion

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:54:22 +0000

Surprise Party for a girl friend? or Holiday Party at Home?

Here are some ideas for deco that will definitely make everyone pleasantly surprised!

Who wouldn’t..when there are Marshmallow, Flowers, Disco Balls, & Candles?

(all images are from Zen J Korea)

Good News Girlz

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:11:22 +0000

STYLE HOP INTERVIEW WITH SUE

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:09:50 +0000

Lady in Red

Sue — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:01:41 +0000

Color of the season is RED..RED..RED….

Whether you are still looking for the perfect little RED dress or you already got one…

Here are some ideas to have fun with it…

1. Grab your shoes & accessorize them to give a different personality to your Red Dress.

-Satin Bow with Crystal will give you the Holiday spirit instantly & when you get bored putting them around your ankles, put them on your wrists or hair. I promise… They are grown up bows.

-The Patent Leather Ankle Boots will give an edge & sexiness to your Red Dress.

2. Put some trendy Bracelets…I am into layers of Studded Leather Bracelets with chunky boots to add tough biker chic look.

3. Wear Gloves…in many different colors & in many different lengths to give different attitudes to the Red Dress.

Availability: Elli Grace Silk Charmeuse Ruffle Front Dress ($250, Elli Grace Boutique 214.793.7890). For shipping information please contact sue@elligrace.com.

Dekkori Satin Bow ($58/pair, Elli Grace Boutique), Dekkori Patent Ankle Boots ($130/pair, Elli Grace Boutique), Studded Leather Bracelets ($25-75, Elli Grace Boutique), Fingerless Leather Gloves ($30, Elli Grace Boutique, Starting Nov.19th, Elbow length & Over the Elbow Length Lamb Gloves will be available for $60 & $80)

If you are more of the subtle girl not feeling the little RED dress, add Red as a pop color…

1. Red Skirt

-with black shirt & pair of black heels can be a chic work outfit. With black blouse, jewelry, fur!!! & open toe heels can be a sexy going out outfit. With tee & boots can be a fashionable weekend outfit.

Availability: Elli Grace Cotton Shirt w Swarovski Buttons ($45, Elli Grace Boutique) Elli Grace Silk Charmeuse Pleated Skirt ($200, Elli Grace Boutique 214.793.7890). For shipping information please contact sue@elligrace.com.

2. Red Rose Bud Brooch/hair clip

-Wear them on the collar of your shirt, jacket or on your hair to give a little bit of fun & excitement to your wardrobe.

Availability: Elli Grace Satin Rose Bud Pin/Hair Clip ($20, Elli Grace Boutique)

3. Wear Prints that has a red pop!

All Available in Elli Grace Boutique 214.793.7890, For more information please contact sue@elligrace.com

Multi Chain Necklace

Sue — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:51:39 +0000

Multi Chain Necklaces are all the rage. It’s an easy way to add edge to your wardrobe for fall. Nina Garcia wore a multi chain necklace on Project runway and it has been blogged about by Rachel Zoe. This necklace features Gold and Silver Finish chains and Swarovski Crystals.

Availability: Elli Grace “Multi Chain” Necklace ($300, Elli Grace Boutique 214.793.7890). For shipping information please contact sue@elligrace.com.

Dallas Morning News: Amazing Grace

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:59:26 +0000

Dallas Morning News: Plano’s Elli Grace gets national attention with little-black-dress experiment

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:06:38 +0000

12:48 PM CDT on Thursday, September 17, 2009

By JOYCE SÁENZ HARRIS / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

Could you accessorize 31 looks with the same little black dress?

DAVID WOO/DMN

Sue Yang, wearing Elli Grace’s Valerie V-neck dress, with co-designer Lamarr Nanton.

If it’s Elli Grace’s Valerie shift, sure.

Society Stylist’s Valerie Elizabeth spent all of August in Elli Grace’s black, sleeveless viscose-jersey shift with a cowl V-neck. Using different belts, jackets, jewelry and scarves, she easily made 31 different looks out of that one $150 dress. (It wasn’t literally one dress; she had a duplicate, so that one could be washed while the other was being worn.)

The national media took notice when Valerie Elizabeth blogged about her little-black-dress experiment at www.societystylist.com. On Monday, NBC’s Today will show the nation, with 31 mannequins dressed head to toe, how Valerie put all her looks together.

But if you want to buy the Valerie dress for yourself, you’ll have to go to Elli Grace (www.elligrace.com).

The boutique opened in mid-June on the second level of the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, across from Saks Fifth Avenue. It’s the first store for the sprightly label from designers Sojung “Sue” Yang and Lamarr Nanton.

The design partners met at a previous employer, Manuel Designs in Frisco, but they came from opposite sides of the globe. Sue, 32, grew up in Seoul, South Korea, while Lamarr, 36, was born in sunny St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She put in time at Donna Karan, a designer known for soft lines, while he worked at Giorgio Armani, the master of tailored construction.

“But our vision is the same, pulling us together,” Sue says. “In the big picture, we want to make clothes that make people happy.”

“A lot of detail and construction goes into our garments,” Lamarr says. “We wanted to make something versatile, simple but different from what you find anywhere else.” He gives special emphasis to fabrics with exquisite hand and drape, such as the ones used by Marc Jacobs, Versace and Hermès.

What makes Elli Grace special? The line is, in Sue’s phrase, “flirty, feminine and soft, but with an edge.” At first glance, it might seem ideal for women in their 20s and 30s, but Sue says their customers have ranged from 15 to 65. Mothers and daughters come in together to shop – and her own mother has Elli Grace pieces in her wardrobe.

The two designers craft each piece themselves and, unlike most shops, they’ll make minor fit adjustments free of charge. If you don’t see your size on the rack, don’t despair: They’ll make it for you. “A customized garment takes two to three days,” Lamarr says.

The shop also sells accessories such as handbags, belts and leggings, specially chosen to complement the designs, and Sue makes earrings and other pieces of jewelry sold at Elli Grace.

Wondering who Elli Grace is? No, she’s not a silent partner in the shop. It’s a pet name: “Grace” was the name of Sue’s first dog, and “Elli” is her dog now living with her parents in Korea.

Joyce Sáenz Harris is a Dallas freelance writer.