The Captain of the Style Ship: Meet ShopOwner Sheila!

Shop Owner Sheila was just 27, and newly returned to her home town from the fashion world of New York, when she jumped off that small business cliff and opened up Revival on Linn Street in 2003. Since then she has watched her little-store-that-could move into a new location on the Ped Mall and double in size. Shop owner Sheila is the bold captain of our beloved Revival ship, the chef that sets the menu here, and all the Shopgirls agree, perhaps the greatest boss of all time.

(in front of the new store)

An ardent localist and mom to Oni (the next generation of Revival style mavens), she prefers to mix style classics with unique handmade pieces. Any fashion questions? Always ask Sheila- she just knows...

Name: Sheila Davisson

Age: 35

Hometown: Iowa City

Favorite Color: green

Favorite Fabric: cotton jersey

Favorite Brand/Designer: Marc Jacobs

Signature Accessory: diamond studs – a gift from my husband Pete

Favorite Drink/Cocktail: vodka soda with lime

(photo courtesy of Dewey Street Photo Company)

Spirit Animal: owl, of course...see the tattoo above!

What do you Love About Iowa City: Big city brain, small community feel!

Most delicous Iowa City eat: so hard…. Leaf Kitchen for lunch, Lincoln Café for dinner

What are Five Staple Items that Should be in Every Girl's Closet?:

• a leather bag slouchy and tan
• a long locket with something special in it
• classic trench coat
• bright printed scarf
• chucks for the weekend

Favorite Spring Revival Item: BAGGU gray stripe backpack

Current Beauty Product Obsession: Skincenticuls Overnight Cream

The Greatest Style Advice You ever Received? :"Always be comfortable in what you are wearing, no tugging or adjusting!"

Look for more style suggestions from our Captain coming soon!

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Hello! My Name is Shopgirl Abbey

Come into Revival on a lazy Sunday, and you will meet Shopgirl Abbey, our pithy, hilarious, and sharp-as-a-tack 'Original Shopgirl.' Now a University of Iowa MFA student, she is molding young minds as a teacher in the University art department, while 'Shopgirling' on the weekends. With the store since almost the very beginning, Abbey helped to shape all the things we love about Revival; friendly service, comfortable atmosphere, surprise kitties laying around in pools of scarves.... Oh yes, Shopgirl Abbey is cat-mom to George & Roger, our famous store kitties, and also a bundle of knowledge about Revival's early, Linn Street days.

Name: Abbey

Age: 30

Hometown: Born in Toronto, grade school in Kansas City, high school in Cedar Rapids

When did you start working at Revival? What was the store like at this time?

"Early 2004, I fell in love with the store the first time I walked in. The store was much smaller but still had a good mix of new and used, although much less of new lines etc. We also carried mens as well. I would say the store still has the same look and feel as the old location except its much bigger now. The customer base has expanded greatly but there are always the friendly faces of the older customers that have shopped at Revival from the beginning."

Interests when not Shopgirling: Crosswords, watching documentaries/ reality tv, cooking...

Favorite Designer/Brand: Issey Miyake, BCBG Max Azria, Theory, French Connection

Favorite Fabric: Silk & Cashmere, of course.

Spirit Animal: A Swan-I was told that once.

Song/Band Currently Stuck in Your Head: Wes Montgomery - "The Whitest Boy Alive"

Signature Accessory: My Sperry duck bdoots. So comfortable.

Favorite TV Show: Portlandia, 30 Rock, Sherlock on BBC America

Favorite Drink/Cocktail: Bloody Mary with lots of extras. The best in town is at the Deadwood.

Current Iowa City Eats Flavorite: Basta, Banditos, Leaf Kitchen

What do you Love About Iowa City: Friendly people, good food, change of seasons

Dogs or Cats: Both, but have two cats.

Revival's famous store cats, George & Roger, who modeled for the cat print on our Revival t-shirts and totes. Come and see them sometime, they would be happy to give out a pawtograph. Look for a Shopcat survey on these two dolls very soon!

Current Beauty Product Obsession: Tiger Balm –mint, so soothing! Thymes Sugar Scrub

How would you describe your style? Simple, lots of layering, neutrals, clean lines, geometric patterns