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Ellie the Elephant isn’t your everyday pachyderm.
The beloved New York Liberty mascot totes designer bags from the likes of Telfar and Off-White, is a regular on red carpets, captivates fashion fans with her tunnel walks, has performed alongside Lil’ Kim and Ciara — and just landed a deal with Essie as the nail brand’s first-ever celebrity spokesperson (er, spokeselephant).
“It’s giving ICONIC,” Ellie tells Page Six Style. “As the hardest-working elephant in the league, I needed a polish that could keep up with my grind — and Gel by Essie understood the assignment.”
And while her fresh manicure’s helped “Ellie-vate the glam,” the mascot says confidence is the ultimate accessory, both on-court and off.
“I look in the mirror before every Liberty game, I pose three times, then I say, ‘Today we are going to stomp harder than we ever have tonight! And I believe that always helps me to tailor my mind to make history every night,” she shares of her pre-game ritual.
“Remember, you are the canvas. You are the art. So stomp through every boundary.”
Ahead of the start of a new WNBA season, Big Ellie tells us she’s “been running so many miles, working on my shots, learning new dances” — and keeping the below game-day staples at hand.
“Let me tell you something: Gel by Essie is THAT girl. With all my game-day moves, I need polish that lasts — and this one delivers. The Dopamine Rush shade brings the energy, the seafoam pops with my ‘fit and that 15-day no-chip formula keeps me looking GOOD from nail to tail. It’s a must.”
“You know I had to show some love for my girl Sabrina Ionescu and the latest Sabrina 2s. I dropped my own colorway of the Sabrina 2s last season!”
“With my Flamingo razor, I’m the smoothest mascot in the league — and I’m not just talking about my moves.”
“I always keep a towel in my bag just in case I have to hit the ‘Ellie Wave’ with Liberty fans. It also helps me cool down when a game gets heated.”
“Life is too short not to enjoy a sweet treat whenever you want! And my daily Olipop Cream Soda isn’t a want, it’s a NEED.”
“My tip for perfect skin? Feeling perfect in your own skin. This face mask is one of my go-tos. The glow that it gives me through game days, red carpet appearances and everything in between is something SERIOUS!”
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping
This article was written by Elana Fishman, founding editor of Page Six Style. Elana applies her celebrity fashion and beauty expertise to shoppable content for fellow fans as the host of video series including Style Trial, Heart to Cart and Beauty Scoop — and by tracking down every Taylor Swift-worn style so you can shop it, too. Elana consults celebrity stylists on the latest street style and red carpet trends, researches which celebrity-backed brands and products are worth it, and chats with the stars themselves for beauty and fashion recommendations. Prior to Page Six Style’s inception in 2018, Elana covered celebrity fashion at Vox Media, Lucky, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue.
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