Revival February Fun-A-Day: Day 2!!!

Fun-A-Day #2: Our new potential mascot, Dobby- 1/2 bat, 1/2 chihuahua.

This vintage buster is perched atop a gorgeous rosette pin by one of our favorite local designers, Des Moines own Bean & the Sprout ($16). While George the Cat will always be our mascot, this guy it quickly becoming a store favorite.

We hope this helps you crack a smile.

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Commence the Comments Contest! Revival's Weekly Chance to Win a $10 Gift Certificate!

(Image Courtesy of LifeAsMom.com)

Hello friends! We Shopgirls are having the bestest time with our new blog and Facebook chit chat. While we like to talk, we LOVE to have a conversation and get super excited when our Revival friends comment on our posts.

Because February is the month of love, and validation of said love, we are throwing a COMMENCE the COMMENTS contest. Every Thursday we will pick at random a lucky friend who has commented on our blog or Facebook posts to win a $10 Revival Gift Certificate. The more you comment, the more likely you are to win! The first winner will be announced tonight!

Don't live in Iowa City? No sweat, we would be happy to send it to you.

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Revival February Fun-A-Day:Day 1!!!

The Feb. blahs got you down? This month is a cold in-between month, whose weird 28 day structure simply means there are two fewer days to make rent. Spring can seem no where in sight. The low temps, then the high temps, then the snow, then the slush and mud....

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!

Well, screw that, we refused to remain cold and bummed. Based on this neat-o event in New York my friend introduced me to. (Click HERE for more details), each day we are going to post something that makes us smile.

Day One!

This AMAZING 'Put A Bird On It' Vintage Tote($18)! Great condition and what we would call 'A very special tote bag.' Smile! Hopefully, your face will freeze that way.

xoxo - Shopgirl A

It's Electric!! The Neon Edition: Yea or Nay

(new versions of old shoes)

When I was in the fourth grade my friend had these wicked, rad Reeboks. I was neon green with envy, because, you know, one Velcro strap just isn't enough. My lame Punky Brewster lace-ups paled in comparison.

Nanette Lepore-Spring 2012

Now these electric hues are creeping back and we think they are super fun!! We hope this means the return of Day-Glo tees, Body Glove and Oakley Sunglasses.

Peter Som - Spring 2012

If an all-neon, all the time outfit is a bit much for you, keep it to an accessory instead. We are in LOVE with these new bags and belts we just got in!!!!! So cute.

Neon? Yea or Nay. You tell us.

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Local Vendor Sunday: daniAwesome is Awesome

Since Revival opened its doors we have been pleased and proud to carry truly fantastic local designers and brands. These days, one of our favorites is the Des Moines-based accessory line, daniAwesome.

We are in love with designer Dani Ausen's ridiculously popular hair accessories. Both retro and fresh, these gorgeous pieces manage to convey a lovely vintage aesthetic while remaining sophisticated and current. Considering these words are pretty much antonyms, that is no easy task.

All of Ausen's items are made with natural feathers and are as individual as the lucky lady who snags them.

New to Revival this season are feather earring and these neat 'Specimen' necklaces. So pretty and scientific at the same time! ($16).

The quality is out the door and the prices are just so do-able, ranging from $12 - $24.

Cheers to you and daniAwesome! Happy Sunday.

xoxo- Shopgirl A

New Scarf & Belt-apalooza!!

The last week we got MAD new Spring items in, and I don't even know where to start!!!

Our favorite new scarf wall. Stripes, plaids, tribal prints, and polka dots...OH MY!

Braided Belts...

And skinny belts...

And neon belts for days!

They are MAD cute, friends. Come into the store and see for yourself!!!!

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Hello! My Name Is: Shopgirl Liz

Oh, our Ms. Liz. Madcap crafting queen, memoirist, vintage enthusiast, and enthusiastic karaoke star, Revival's Display and Visual Designer is six year veteran and our 'in-everything-but name' floor manager. She is famous for creating outfits that seamlessly blend more than three different prints and her color-blocking skills are the bee's knees. Come into the store, if only to check our Liz's always a-mazing nail art (the marbling masterpiece of Nov. 2011, for instance).

Name: Liz

Age: 37

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Style Icon: Debbie Harry, Zooey Deschanel

Favorite Fabric: Metal Mesh

Favorite Brand/Designer: Burberry Porsum, Prada, Miu Miu, Chanel, Dear Creatures

Spirit Animal: Panther

Song/Band Currently Stuck in Your Head: I'm listening to Mates of State and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs never get old.

Signature Accessory: Cotton or Linen Scarves & my giant owl ring

Favorite TV Show: Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, Mad Men

What do you Love About Iowa City: The fresh crop of hot freshmen boys that come in every semester ;) (***Liz's own wink emoticon)

Dogs or Cats: CATS!

How would you describe your style? I like to mix textures, colors and prints. Lots to color! I modernize vintage looks with an added dash of rock'n'roll.

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And so begins our 'Meet the Shopgirl' series...We shopgirls ring you up. We do your clothing sorts and we LOVE when you ask us for help pulling clothes for you. Nice to meet you!