The MNY Spotlight
Meet Julie Lietchy, Founder of Love, Ellison
Tell us a bit about yourself!
Hello! My Name is Julie Liechty, I am the founder of Love, Ellison - a jewelry and accessories brand. I have been married for 24 years and have 3 daughters. I grew up in a small town outside Dallas,TX and now reside in Grand Cayman. Our family loves adventure and experiencing new cultures.

You create beautiful jewelry with a heartfelt mission. Your brand, Love Ellison, was inspired in memory by your daughter Ellison who was passionate about travel and African wildlife. Your brand gives back 50% of the proceeds to charities like the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation and more. Tell us a little bit more about your daughter the ways in which you honor her memory through your jewelry line.
Our company is rooted in giving back. After losing our daughter Ellison to leukemia in 2020, alongside her best friend we decided to build a jewelry line with the idea of giving back everything. Ellison, loved African Elephants and dreamed of working with them. We carry those dreams forward for her by donating our proceeds not only to elephant sanctuaries in Africa, but to like-minded charities - Bone Marrow and Cancer, Deck My Room and Place of Hope.
What are some of your favorite jewelry pieces in the collection?
All of my girls and I have always been drawn to jewelry inspired by the ocean. If I had to pick just a few, it would be the Lydia necklace, Coraline earrings, and Tula bangle.
You recently wore our Ellison Convertible™ Midi Dress – tell us how you styled it and how you plan to wear it as a gown/midi/mini!
Oh my goodness… I was first drawn to the Ellison dress for the pattern. Then I saw the name, the exact spelling of my daughter, which is so rare. Finding it to be the convertible was everything. It was perfect for my event sharing about my brand Love, Ellison. I will continue to wear this dress to luncheons, galas, afternoon tea and fun summer evening parties on the island.
You travel a lot! What are some of your favorite destinations to travel to, and why?
We do love traveling as a family. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places to see. The water is extraordinary. I also love the south of France laid-back picturesque French beaches are a must when visiting. With most of our trips we have a few days to stop over in London, which is always met with antique shopping on Portobello Road.
How would you pack for your next trip, styling Mestiza’s latest Summer Collection?
If headed to the south of France, I would be wearing my Tropicana Gown for an evening at @LeGalet_Nice. The whimsical beauty and sophisticated design shapes way to the perfect pairing to the evening backdrop.

What are some ways you live stylishly inside and out?
I am certainly a person that looks for versatility first. I am always on the go. I believe your heart makes a person beautiful, and that can also be seen in the confidence you have when styling yourself as an individual. Creating your own style and owning it is beautiful.
What do you love most about the Mestiza brand?
Absolutely the versatility with femininity is unheard of. Finding Mestiza has been a dream. As with our jewelry, I am always designing pieces with versatility.
How does wearing Mestiza make you feel?
Elegant and feminine. The fit of Mestiza is found to fit many sizes which being tall is hard to find.