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By definition, Elysian is an adjective defined as “of, relating to, or characteristic of heaven or paradise.” I headed North to get a feel for the Bentonville boutique.
Elysian/NWAFW Look #1
I added this one-of-a-kind bowtie by Emily Smith
The cropped carrot sweater is chic and tongue in cheek
Elysian/NWAFW
These pants are a great transitional item because of the colors
make-up by Kory Tyler Simpson/MAC
Elysian/NWAFW Look #1
Yummy lipcolor: Impassioned creme lipcolor by MAC
I’m pumped palazzos are back in because I’d be wearing them regardless
Elysian/NWAFW
Peach Palazzo Pants – Elysian * Cropped Carrot Sweater – Elysian * Handmade Bowtie – Emily OneManBand Smith * Heels – Forever21 * Earrings – Dillards
Elysian/NWAFW Look #2
Kimono – Elysian * Dress – Vintage from Cheap Thrills * Hat – Vintage Metal Belt – 410 Vintage * Heels – Forever21
Make-up: Kory Tyler Simpson /MAC Photos: Mallory Berry/MGB Photo Styling/Concept: Payton Bridewell/The Window Shopper
Lisa & Me, Summer 2013
Lisa Wright opened downtown Bentonville’s Elysian Boutique at the end of 2012. In March 2013, shop moved into its current spot, conveniently located a block from Bentonville’s booming downtown square. When she initially opened, she kept her full-time dental hygienist job while her mom, who retired from WM corporate, worked the store. In the evenings, she would photograph her inventory and post on social sites. At the end of last year, Lisa decided it was finally time to give up on her dual career (as a dental hygienist) to focus on Elysian full-time. Fast-forward to today and the shop is already in the throes of a success story.
The lovely Lisa Wright, Elysian owner
Women of all ages and incomes shop at Elysian and Lisa aims to please them all. She endeavors to remember details about everyone who shops at Elysian, she credits her customer service for shoppers returning over and over again. Lisa, and in turn Elysian, is style-focused. The shop is stocked with multi-use pieces, items that can be worn a variety of ways. I asked Lisa for her wardrobe staples and she told me “a blazer, a pencil skirt, a pair of pumps and a tunic can get you anywhere.” For Spring, she is looking forward to mixing black & white with pastels.”
Expect whimsy with an edge from Elysian on Saturday night (March 8th) at NWAFW. Check out Elysian’s latest stylings on Instagram, Facebook or ShopElysian.com. – The Window Shopper
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