We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who generously donated their gently used formal attire. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to collect a little over 100 dresses.

We are starting off the 2024 year by participating in collecting and donating 100 prom dresses to ‘We Pop Up of Elmhurst’ and the ‘Dreams Delivered’ event held each year by The Woman’s Club of Evanston. They, along with La Jolie MLN believe every student, regardless of means, should be able to attend senior prom. In that spirit, we are happy to collect items to donate - we are up to 60% of our goal already!

We are gathering gently used formal dresses for underprivileged young ladies to use for prom.

Dresses can be dropped off at La Jolie MLN Boutique today through April 15. Click to read details of program…

Featured in the February 2024 Elmhurst Cottage Magazine - Women in Business section “Girl-Power”.

Daisy Malek-Shadid of La Jolie MLN boutique in Elmhurst shares a vision for style and success. Read the article here…

Supporting Local Businesses and Communities

Small Business Saturday is an annual event celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving that encourages people to support local businesses in their communities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of shopping locally and the positive impact it has on small businesses and the overall economy. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of Small Business Saturday and provide tips on how you can participate and make a difference.

Please Donate!

Bring new or gently used coats to help those without to stay warm!
Coats donated will help the following organizations…

• We Pop Up Elmhurst

• WINGS Program, Inc.

Drop off by November 15th @ 5pm
Read for details and new drop off locations…

The Teacher Appreciation voting tally is complete!
…And the winner is…

Congratulations to Kelly Deloriea of York High School - Grade 11 - for winning the 2023 Teacher Appreciation - Win A Teacher Wish List Giveaway.

Sponsored by Elmhurst Bank, Illinois Spinal Care, Judith B Salon and La Jolie MLN

All our teachers are great and appreciated. Thank you!

To honor & celebrate teachers and the amazing job they do,
Elmhurst Bank, Illinois Spinal Care and La Jolie MLN are sponsoring a… Win a “Wish List Giveaway”

for your favorite teacher! One winner voted by you will win…

• $500 of supplies for her classroom

• $100 Gift Card from La Jolie MLN Boutique

• $100 Gift Card from Judith B. Salon and Spa

• A gift basket from Elmhurst Bank

• A gift basket from Illinois Spinal Care

Complete our entry form…

La Jolie MLN Continues its program to giving back to the community with the Elmhurst Eagles.

The Elmhurst Eagles are a youth football and cheerleading organization promoting community, competition & healthy development since 1964. elmhursteagles.com

There’s lots of advice out there

Make sure your business plan is agile enough to accommodate market meltdowns, have cash reserves (rainy-day money) on hand, and—most importantly—lean into your community. A business that has done a good job of relationship building will fare better during economic slowdowns. Here’s what I mean.

Women’s Business Dinner

In early October, my boutique, LaJolie MLN, hosted a lunch for independent business owners…

Uber. Airbnb. Microsoft. Instagram. Pinterest. What do these companies have in common? They are all unicorns—companies that are ranked as among the most valuable in the world.

These brands have something else in common; they were all launched during a recession.

Here’s the breakdown…

Thank you Daisy and LaJolie MN for bringing 100 BRAND NEW clothing and accessory items to today's Pop Up! What a treat for our shoppers. Every item is adorable! Stop in LaJolie and thank them for supporting our community!
–Wepopup
#wepopupelmhurst

Please Donate!

Bring new or gently used coats to help those without to stay warm!
Coats donated will help the following organizations…

• We Pop Up Elmhurst

• Dress for Success

• WINGS Program, Inc.

Drop off by November 20th @ 5pm
Read for details and new drop off locations…

We are looking for energetic sales associate. Please read for details…

La Jolie MLN Continues its program to giving back to the community with the Elmhurst Eagles Childhood Cancer Event 2022.

The Elmhurst Eagles are a youth football and cheerleading organization promoting community, competition & healthy development since 1964. elmhursteagles.com

Please Donate!

Bring a new or unused coat to help those without stay warm!
Coats donated will help the following organizations…

• We Pop Up Elmhurst

• Dress for Success

• WINGS Program, Inc.

Drop off by November 20th @ 5pm
Read for Details for Locations…

The Teacher Appreciation voting tally is complete!
…And the winner is…
Congratulations to Mrs. Sue Lotoria Jackson Elementary - Grade 3 - for winning the La Jolie MLN & Elmhurst Bank Teacher Appreciation 2022 Win The Wish List Giveaway.

All our teachers are great and appreciated, so each of the below other nominated teachers will receive a special gift bag.

The Teacher Appreciation nominations are in.
Now vote your favorite teacher below for her or him to…

Win The Wish List Giveaway!
One winner picked by you will win…

To honor & celebrate teachers and the amazing job they do, Elmhurst Bank and La Jolie MLN are sponsoring a “Win Your Wish List Giveaway!”

One winner Picked by you will win…

• $500 toward items for their classroom

• A $100 gift card from La Jolie MLN

• And a Gift Basket from Elmhurst Bank!

Complete our entry form below, to submit yourself or nominate an amazing teacher in your life! After one week of nominations, we will narrow the entries and announce a final round to be voted on by YOU!⁠

Zeina Dopierala - Founder of My Fairy Sisters and Ms. Wisconsin. La Jolie MlN sponsored some of Ms. Wisconsin’s dresses.