Elly Bethune


About Elly ...

Bubbly and full of life, Elly Bethune, owner of Elly’s Couture, lives and breathes fashion. The entrepreneur and fashionista mixes high-end and affordable pieces for Columbia women, a constant inspiration for your wardrobe.

Bethune grew up in Columbia before heading to San Francisco, where she played collegiate tennis and mastered the art of effortless style. She accessorized her collegiate career with a BA in Magazine Journalism and an obvious emphasis in Fashion. After relocating to Columbia, Bethune created Elly’s Couture, a nod to the West Coast style she loves.

The boutique has become the ‘Who What Wear’ of Columbia, providing real style for well-dressed women. The success of Elly’s Couture is a testament not only to the dedication of Bethune, but to the statement-making ensembles that Columbia women vie for in their wardrobes.

Latest Posts By Elly Bethune

Boutique Shopping vs. Corporate Shopping
I always hear people say that they enjoy shopping at a boutique rather than at the mall or a corporate store. They … [read more]
Las Vegas Fashion vs. Everywhere Else
I recently got back from one of my girlfriend’s Las Vegas bachelorette party. I was happily surprised that … [read more]
Make a statement: how to properly accessorize your outfit
“When accessorizing, always take off the last thing you put on.” If you know me, you know that I have some … [read more]
Artists Becoming Fashionistas!?!
I like to think, as a buyer picking out every item for Elly’s Couture, I have an eye for art. I can’t draw, … [read more]
Guess Who’s Back? XOXO Betsey Johnson
Most of us in the fashion world know about Betsey Johnson. An amazing designer since the 1960’s, she first … [read more]
Independent Fashion Designers vs. The Label
Definition of in-de-pend-ent: The term independent refers to being free from outside control and not depending on … [read more]
The Top 5 Fashion Trends of 2013
Goodbye 2012, and hello 2013 fashion! There are many great things about the New Year other than dripping yourself … [read more]
Elly’s Favorite Things – Lily & Laura’s Bracelets
If you are one of the few who have not heard of Lily and Laura handmade bracelets from Nepal, you are in for a … [read more]