Local Artisan: Botny Hand Drawn Earrings

While artist Dana Holscher isn't exactly local to Iowa City, the Fargo, North Dakota based designer of Botny Hand Drawn Earrings is in spirit (if we do say so ourselves). Each pair of adorable stud earrings is hand drawn by Holscher in colored pencils for a bright POP of color. And kazaam! You have the perfect colorful addition to any outfit. Available for purchase both in store and at Revival Online!

Cherry Red : $12

Glistening Silver : $12

Canary Yellow : $12

Cobalt Blue: $12

Don't forget that until Thursday April 13th, take 20% any Revival Online purchase with promo code STARTITUP.

Botny- adorable, affordable, and local! Just like Revival.

xoxo-Shopgirl A

20% Off at Revival Online: Let's Get This Party Started Right

Hey friends! We have just launched our very own online store, Revival Online, this week! Featuring vintage, new items, and gads of accessories, we dare you NOT to find something you love. To raise the ante (and because we are sooooo excited) we are offering 20% off ALL purchases at Revival Online today through next Thursday.

Just enter the promocode : STARTITUP when you are checking out.

We are adding new items weekly! Darling dresses, jazzy jewels, and vintage, vintage, vintage, dahling.

Brand New This Week! Check it!

Wise Owl Cocktail Ring : $18

Seriously Smoking East Indian Lattice Cuff : $22

Tin Roof Dangle Earrings : $12

Verdigris Firefly Necklace from Ornamental Things : $38

Colorbomb Mini Droplet Earrings: $14

Seriously...lets get this party started right!!! Next week is all local week, so come back to check out some Iowa City exclusives.

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Thursday Drool: Parisian Vintage Bar Stools

As if Shopgirl Sam's recent jaunt to Paris wasn't enough to drool over, she spied these to-die-for vintage bar stools at Le Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the famous Parisian flea market. Mixing two of our favorite things, red and unexpected florals, we couldn't dream up dreamier bar stools. Alas, Shopgirl Sam lacked a Mary Poppins-style bottomless carry-on and in Paris they stayed.

Sigh...if only we had a ticket to Paris and a bar to put them at...Drool on, droolers!

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Why, I Could NEVER Trade...My Three Strand Pearl Necklace & Vintage Chanel Pumps

New mom, vintage maven, and Austin-based Revival doll Maggie, queen of the Blue-Eyed Baking Studio blog, would NEVER trade her beloved 3 strand pearl necklace or vintage gold Chanel pumps (greatest find ever)

"I found the heels while shopping at a resale shop in Indianapolis with my mom. Lovely- a demure style paired with a flashy color. (My husband) Kevin found the pearls in North Carolina and gave them to me for Christmas. When I wear them I feel sophisticated and gorgeous and they remind me of my darling husband. I also look forward to seeing Vivienne, my daughter, wear them one day, only if she asks first of course..."

We would LOVE to see the special items you could never part with. Email us your NEVER trade-ables, and a few words on why you love them, at info@revivaliowacity.com and we will post them!

Not sure what we are talking about? Click here for more info on Revival's trade system.

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

Introducing: Revival Custom Made

A huge, heavy book once said, "Old things are passed away, all things become new."

Any lover of vintage knows this to be true - take a beautiful old dress, zip it up, and it is instantly infused with new life. That is no 'old dress' any longer, that is your hot, new dress with an old soul!

This is the spirit behind Revival's new jewelry pieces. Hand constructed from vintage findings right here in Iowa City, these necklaces are fresh style staples for every modern wardrobe. Our pieces are named after Iowa City streets and landmarks, as we love the IC even more than vintage (which is muy mucho). Chic, affordable, and locally-made; just like Revival :)

Revival Custom Made Linn Street Vintage Locket.

Named for Linn Street, the new-business friendly downtown thoroughfare where a young Revival opened its doors in 2003, this vintage locket is set on a 28" brass chain. It opens to hold images or keepsakes.

$18 and available for purchase on our website.

Revival Custom Made Washington Street Quartz Pendant

Home of historical Englert Theater, and locales as varied as Public Space One and The Java House, Washington Street is represents Iowa City's unique blend of tradition and innovation. Our quartz pendant, set on a 28" silver chain, is a new classic that will never go out of style.

$18 and available for purchase on our website.

Look for more to come, friends. We have so much happening at Revival and Revival Online!

xoxo-Shopgirl A

It is a Miracle! Revival Online is Open for Business

Hey dolls and friends! We have been a bit quiet on the blog this past week because we have been nose/grindstone in order to launch our very own online store. After weeks of photography lessons, hair yanking over formats, and unproductive, late-night giggle sessions, we are LAUNCHED! Just like Revival, we are featuring new clothing, a little vintage, and a ton of great accessories from our favorite brands, including our own line Revival Custom Made.

Here are a few highlights:

Vintage Sunny Side Up Knit Skirt

$14 - click here to see more details

Revival Custom Made Linn Street Vintage Locket

$18 - click here to see more details

Alternative Apparel Chevron Pocket Tank -Cobalt

$38 - click here to see more details

Stop on by and take a look and please let us know what you think!!!

xoxo-Shopgirl A