Shopgirl Hannah's Top Dog Farewell Playlist :( Revival Playlist #6

After two years at Revival, our little sister, Shopgirl Hannah, is soon to depart her beloved Iowa City for a year long (or more) adventure in Santander, Spain.  But before she leaves, she promised us one more Revival playlist.   The Top Dog Farewell Playlist is an eclectic collection of favorite songs that at one time or another 'were Hannah's jam.'

1. "Going up the Country" by Canned Heat
"It reminds me of being young, free-spirited, and delightfully naive.  I guess not much has changed."

2. "Them There Eyes" by Billie Holiday
"My springtime walking home in Iowa City song.  And one of the few happy Billie Holiday tunes."

3. "Nothing in this World Can Stop Me Worrying About That Girl" by The Kinks
"Just a pretty Kinks song.  Who hates the Kinks?  Nobody, that is who."

4. "Eat Starch Mom" by Jefferson Airplane
"My style icon (Grace Slick, duh) is a bad ass, and this song displays it nicely, thank you."

5. "Long Time Gone" by Crosby, Stills, & Nash
"The song in the beginning of the Woodstock Doc I saw in my teen years.  I have loved it ever since."

6.  "Box #10" by Jim Croce
"A song for my Dad.  We used to listen to Jim Croce on the drive to school and this super sad song was our fave.  It was on a cassette tape, so we couldn't skip right to it.  We just had to wait for it and I was excited every time."

7.  "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by The Mamas & The Papas
"Just one of the prettiest, most heartfelt songs around."

8. "Bring it on Home to Me" by Sam Cooke
"Because Sam Cooke can do no wrong. SIGH."

9. "This Time Tomorrow" by The Kinks
"Another Kinks song.  So wistful, it just sounds like saying goodbye."

10.  "You Ain't Going Nowhere" by Bob Dylan
"A favorite from my lengthy Bob Dylan phase."

11. "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
"This song has just been my absolute favorite since I was in the 3rd Grade.  Thank you Oldies 93.3 KIOA out of Des Moines for shaping my tastes.  Then they added oldies music and it started to suck."

12. "Plastic Fantastic Lover" by Jefferson Airplane
"Jefferson Airplane triggered my obsession with the 1960's.  'Somebody to Love' was the theme song used in the made-for-tv mini-series 'The 60's.'  I was 10 and my mom let me stay up late on a Sunday night to watch it.  I was never the same and have since been Grace Slick for multiple Halloweens."

13. "Days" by the Kinks
"Thanks for the Days Iowa City.  Love you.  Plus the Kinks are one of my favorite bands, so they are just going to be on here 3 times."

14.  "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell
"What can give you more closure than this song? Or does it?  Can you ever completely leave Iowa City?"




 xoxo-Shopgirl Hannah

Just Some Olympic Glory Jams: Revival's Friday Playlist!

See...Gabby Douglas really can fly!

There is nothing like the thrill of the Olympics!  What can beat the stories of focus, endurance and sacrifice?  Nothing, we tell you.  Plus, we can't forget all those sparkly costumes.

Over wings and vodka sodas at Donnelly's Shopgirls Anna and Hannah threw this together, as the Girls All Around Gymnastics Finals played in the background.  Just a few hits for you, just off the top of the dome.  We like to think of this as Jock Jams for the Gold Metal Set.

Song 1: "Chariots of Fire" - Vangelis
Shopgirl Hannah:  "We have to include that, you know, either first or last.  It is what the Olympics sounds like."

Song 2: "London Calling" - The Clash
Shopgirl Anna:  "Because the Olympics are in London, duh"

Song 3: "Viva La Vida" - Coldplay
Shopgirl Anna: "Because they are English and it sort of sounds like 'Chariots of Fire.'

Song 4:  "My Generation" - The Who
Shopgirl Anna: "Once again they are English and they sound badass."

Song 5: "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Shopgirl Hannah: "I can just visualize all the athletes in their little outfits marching around to this."

Song 6: "Run this Town" - Jay-Z with Rihanna and Kanye West
Shopgirl Anna:  "Because the Americans are going to run London.  USA! USA! USA!"

Song 7: "We are the Champions" - Queen
Shopgirl Hannah: "Classic."

Song 8: "I Believe I Can Fly" - R. Kelly
Shopgirl Hannah: "Because we believe in the American girls gymnastics team, and I believe they can fly."

Song 9: "Uprising" - Muse
Shopgirl Anna:  "I bet Michael Phelps has that song playing in his headphones AS WE SPEAK."

Song 10: "Jump Around" - House of Pain
Shopgirl Hannah:  "Let's do this one because it is so peppy.  You know, energetic."

Song 11: "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor
Shopgirl Anna:  "Classic II"

Song 12: "Gold on the Ceiling" - The Black Keys
Shopgirl Anna: "Let's get some indie rock up in this joint.  Plus it was the best option when I googled 'songs about gold.'

Please enjoy our art. Happy Olympics.

Go for the Gold - Shopgirls Anna & Hannah

Sheila Styles: Classic Navy Pretty Pleated Skirt

Challenge #2 for Shopowner Sheila!  Take our Classic Pretty Pleated Skirt in and style it three ways that are perfect for either Summer or Fall.  Impossible, you say?  Oh no, Sheila is clearly up for the challenge (and wearing an adorable maxi dress while she is at it!). 

 Look One: Localista Lovely!

Show some community pride in a cutie Little Village T tucked into our Pretty Pleated Skirt!  Add a sporty belt and cute flats and you are good to go.  Don't forget our Sailor Stripe Baggu Tote (now back in stock!)!

Pretty Pleated Skirt in Navy ($32 available in store or via phone order)
Little Village T Shirt ($20 available online or in store)
Baggu Sailor Stripe Tote ($26 available in store or via phone order)
Belt (resale - available in store)
Flats (resale - SOLD)

Look Two : Lacy Lady Look 

Prim and proper (just like most of us dream of, but never quite are), this lacy lady look can take you from work to cocktails with your love!  Add tights and you can wear this look all winter long!

Pretty Pleated Skirt in Navy ($32 available in store or via phone order)
Active Basics Peach Camisole ($8 available in store or via phone order)
Cream Lace Shell ($12 resale -available in store)
Belt ($12.50 vintage - available in store)
Shoes (resale- available in store)
Kate Spade Silk Purse (resale - SOLD)

Look Three: Seattle Style!

 

Like it or not the plaid flannel is BACK!  And it does look adorable we must say.  We swear this outfit is straight out of Singles.  Don't be afraid to mix a flannel with a more ladylike skirt.  It can work! 

 Pretty Pleated Skirt in Navy ($32 available in store or via phone order)
Active Basics Gray Camisole ($8 available in store or via phone order)

Flannel Button Down Shirt (resale- SOLD)

Necklace ($12 resale - available in store)
Vintage purple Coach bag (resale- SOLD)

One great skirt and three great looks.  Style on, Sheila!

xoxo-Shopgirl Anna

The Maxi Maxi: Tuesday's Yea or Nay

So, last couple of seasons has brought us midis and maxis, midis and maxis.    That ain't nothin'...Now we have come across the maxi's maxi at Christian Siriano Spring 2012.

Gorgeous velvet for miles, and paired with adorable stripes.  Oh my, what a lovely color.

But oh my, what a difficult look to pull off, because gorgeous velvet for miles must come with legs for miles.  We say...YEA.  We love - but proceed with caution.  Thoughts?

xoxo-Shopgirl Anna

Shopgirl Hannah Loves Those Lovely Ladies of Soul! : Revival Playlist #5

Happy Revival Flea Market & Sidewalk everybody!!!  It is also Friday, which means we just want to DANCE!  Shopgirl Hannah (oh my, that girl has so much soul) has put together a littleplay list to honor the ladies.

Come grab some amazing $5 deals this weekend with this soundtrack in your head.

P.S. we aren't purists so these are all SOUL per se, but they sure all have soul, right?

xoxo- Shopgirl

Shopgirl Recs: La Michoacana Taqueria: A Review!

436 Highway 1 West (near Paul’s Discount)

Iowa City

319-341-TACO

Hours:  Tues-Sun 10-9 

Take-out available

I had always heard such great things about the taco truck, how delicious and authentic the tacos were etc. but I could never make it out there for some reason.  And it turns out I missed it.  The taco truck is no longer.   But it’s not really gone, it’s just been turned into a little restaurant near Paul’s Discount.  Hurray!  A couple of Sundays ago my family and I came out to La Michoacana Taqueria’s to give these tacos a try.

La Michoacana Taqueria translates basically to Michoacan taco restaurant.  Michoacan is a southern state in Mexico, often referred to as the “soul of Mexico”.  So it’s not far off to say the food served here is something like Mexican soul food.  And that’s exactly how I’d describe it.  The menu has expanded some since the taco truck days and is divided into several delicious categories;  tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tostadas, a small veggie section, nachos, a small kids menu and combination plates which include rice, beans, and tortillas.

 Since it was my first time, I had to have a taco and with the suggestion of the man at the counter I ordered 2 tacos asada (steak) just as they come, in a corn tortilla with cilantro, onion, and a lime on the side.   So simple but so good.   My husband ordered tacos al pastor (marinated pork), and the little one had a cheese quesadilla, which she ate all of (and she doesn’t eat just any quesadilla).  To drink I had a Jarritos mandarin soda, sweet and citrusy  and the perfect compliment to my tacos.  I have to say I feel a little silly having taken so long to come here.  This place is definitely kid friendly, affordable, and a great place to stop for a quick delicious Mexican meal.  They even have a meat market/ Mexican grocer next door where you can buy everything from meat to spices, produce, and Mexican candy and ice cream.  We’ve come here at least twice a week since our first meal and I haven’t been disappointed yet :-)

P.S.  I highly recommend the California burrito, not really authentic but it contains french fries which is a nice little treat.  Also the fajita burrito is good.  

And if you're coming for dinner on the weekend, it can get busy so be prepared for a little wait.

xoxo-Shopgirl Sam

Revival Fall Buying Tips from Shopowner Sheila!

Currently we are in our Summer buying freeze (thanks again for your patience!), but starting on July 26th we will be up and running again seeking transitional Fall items.



Check out our video where Shopowner Sheila, the captain of the Revival style ship, answers that age old question, "What exactly are you guys buying right now?" 

xoxo-Shopgirl