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BUS STOP London-born Elena Brennan shoe designer based in Philadelphia. Her shoe brand BUS STOP X is unique and sold exclusively on her website www.busstopboutique.com

BUS STOP Final EX[it]THANK YOU / To My Loyal Customers, Family, Friends & 4th Street Community!​The past few months have...
10/06/2026

BUS STOP Final EX[it]

THANK YOU / To My Loyal Customers, Family, Friends & 4th Street Community!
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The past few months have been very emotional indeed.

I really appreciate all your purchases, and helping me sell the shoes in my warehouse, so I could close up shop last month.
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It is now officially the end of an era, BUS STOP is truly making its Ex[IT].
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As I wrap things up, I’m now spending more time reading fiction novels, I’m planning to take ballet classes again, travel, and put the foreign languages that I love so much into use. I’ve been dreaming in French lately! And most importantly, spend even more precious time with family, my son Colin and his two beautiful girls, and to explore what my future has to offer.
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I feel truly honored that you have joined me on my BUS STOP journey, and my ever-evolving life as a shoe designer, female entrepreneur, mother, sister, daughter, friend, mentor or whatever you want to call me!
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Thank you to my team — Aubrie, Aubrey, Grace, and Natalie — BUS STOP would not have been possible without these beautiful souls.
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What a journey...NINETEEN YEARS, I have so many fond memories!
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Thank you for loving my BUS STOP X shoe designs, cherish the ones you own, I hope they make your heart pitter-patter forever and a day!
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Let’s keep in touch, you can follow my journey + adventures here on Instagram.

Bye for now...
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With so much love, Elena xx xx
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09/26/2026

FULL CIRCLE / Friend+Neighbor+Customer = A Friend for Life!

A beautiful evening, albeit a windy one celebrating Allitia’s Birthday No. 61!

Jazz, w**e, food, friends old & new, an intimate sunset cruise (6 people at a time-Coastguard rules) on the Delaware River.

Thanks darling Allitia so much for inviting me!

Allitia DiBernardo
Sea Philly | Private Cruises & Dockside Events
Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society

BUS STOP Ex[IT] Thank you for loving my BUS STOP X styles, cherish the ones you own & hope they make your heart pitter-p...
08/03/2026

BUS STOP Ex[IT] Thank you for loving my BUS STOP X styles, cherish the ones you own & hope they make your heart pitter-patter forever and a day!

I can't believe it's almost a year since I said goodbye to my brick + mortar boutique on 4th Street in Queen Village. A very emotional experience indeed after 18 years!

Since closing my brick + mortar, I have hosted numerous Pop Ups & I would like to thank each & every one of you who have supported me in person or online to keep my business going. To be honest, it has been hard to sustain a steady income, with the tariff situation it's almost impossible to design & produce a new shoe collection without charging my customers a whole hell of a lot more for each pair!

Sadly it's time to break the sad news to you that, I will be officially exiting BUS STOP. My business has given me so much joy over the 19 years & I have nurtured so many beautiful relationships.

It is now officially the end of an era!

This past year, l've had time to feel grateful, to giveback, slow down (just a wee bit), be kind, loving and patient, to soak in the moments of the good joys that life has to offer, while at the same time struggling with the realities of life. And most importantly, spend more time with family, my son Colin, his beautiful two girls & to lean into new ways of what my future has to offer.

I feel truly honored that you have joined me on my BUS STOP journey & my ever-evolving life as a shoe designer, female entrepreneur, mother, sister, daughter, friend & whatever you want to call me!

I've truly missed all of you + my team ~ Aubrie, Aubrey, Grace & more recently Natalie!

You can shop one last time online. With limited quantities available, it's your last look at my coveted BUS STOP X styles.

It's your chance to be a BUS STOP Ex babe & buy your final pair(s) as I prepare for my BUS STOP Ex[IT]

Much love, Elena xx xx

24 HOURS / Overnight trip to see Florence & The Machine concert in Atlantic City!EPIC concert with the Goddess Florence!...
04/26/2026

24 HOURS / Overnight trip to see Florence & The Machine concert in Atlantic City!

EPIC concert with the Goddess Florence! Everybody Scream North American tour. The band & dancers were brilliant too!

Started & ended the evening at Angeloni’s Club Madrid.

Btw, I know Florence’s dad Nick Welch ~ we worked together in London at the advertising agency J Walter Thompson [JWT]!






04/20/2026

BUS STOP X PARADIGM GALLERY / Mixer of Art + Fashion

We were honored to be invited to the CHARM + DELIGHT Pop Up at Paradigm Art Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia.

One of our favorite art galleries in Philly!

It was the second in our series of our SAD GIRLS
Reunion Pop Ups.

For those of you who don’t know who the sad girls are, well it’s Aubrie, Aubrey, Grace and I. The mighty power force behind BUS STOP. We’re only sad when we don’t see each other, so these Pops Ups are a way to reunite + connect with our customers!

Stay tuned for our next Pop Up!






04/13/2026

SAD GIRLS REUNION / Part Two

We were delighted to see so many familiar faces at our CHARM + DELIGHT Pop Up at Paradigm Art Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia.

It was the second in our series of our SAD GIRLS Reunion Pop Ups. For those of you who don’t know who the sad girls are, well it’s Aubrie, Aubrey, Grace and I. The mighty power force behind BUS STOP.

Stay tuned for our next Pop Up!

AUBRIÉ COSTELLO
THE FEEL DECK
MODERN MISFITS
THESE ARE MY bluehairdays
Sara McCorriston

FASHCON / Sponsored by The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator + QVCWhat a day! I was so honored to be invited as a guest spe...
04/09/2026

FASHCON / Sponsored by The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator + QVC

What a day! I was so honored to be invited as a guest speaker on the Sales Panel for this brilliant all-day fashion conference held at the iconic Moore College of Art & Design.

So many fabulous speakers under one roof!

Fellow guest speakers on my panel Commonwealth Proper Priscilla Couture Stacey Straughter moderated by the amazing Kristen Hodsdon

Thanks Elissa Bloom for all that you have done & accomplished during your tenure at Philadelphia Fashion Incubator

Can’t wait for next year’s conference!

04/01/2026

CHARM + DELIGHT / Pop Up April 11 at PARADIGM Art Gallery

Join us for our second SAD GIRLS Reunion. This time we’re popping up in Old City, Philadelphia at our favorite art gallery

We’ll be there 11am-3pm on Saturday April 11th. The gallery is located at 12 N. 3rd Street.

DJ will be spinning the tunes!

03/29/2026

REAL TALK / The Online Brand Survival Guide event took place at MADE INSTITUTE.

I had the honor of being a guest speaker with Leo Voloshin of Print Fresh. Victoria Wright was our brilliant moderator.

We discussed what actually sustains a direct-to-consumer brand beyond aesthetics and social media.

Running an independent brand online is more complex than it seems. Customer retention.
Production margins. Conversion rates. Messaging.
Systems.

At our “Real Talk: The Online Brand Survival Guide” event, we had open discussions about what actually sustains a direct-to-consumer brand beyond aesthetics and social media.

If you’re building (or planning to build) an independent label, this conversation was for you.

Leo and I got REAL & had an honest conversation with all those who attended. We both enjoyed it as much as our audience!

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Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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