Thursday Drool: Kirsten Dunst in Fresh Blue Gingham

Summertime is on its way and this crisp Miu Miu blue gingham dress on Kirsten Dunst has us gaga. So fresh. So picnic-y. Perfect blend of cheerful print and chipper style. We LOVE.

Springtime Doc Martins: Yea or Nay

Doc Martens with breezy summer dresses might be the greatest thing to come out of 1990's grunge fashion next to the babydoll dress. One part tough and one part sweet, we are re-in love.

Docs & spring flowers, absolute Yea! Enough about us, what about you?

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Revival & KRUI : Sat. 3/24 - 4 PM CST = Fantastic (Hopefully)

Our favorite radio station, KRUI, has invited Revival to drop in on The Roundtable radio show tomorrow from 4-5 PM CST. Our resident know-it-all and Revival blogdog Shopgirl Anna will be discussing our store's soon-to-launch online store (as in next week, friends!!), general Iowa City fantastic-ness and other scintillating topics!

Please tune in. If you don't already listen to the University of Iowa's radio heartbeat of cool/awesome/info-you-actually-want-to-know, then you certainly should be!

Listen at 89.7 FM or stream here: http://krui.fm/

And friends, do not worry, we will be sure to mention Sunday's A Very Mad Men Premiere Party (7:30 at Gabe's) and all promotional poster spelling errors associated....

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Thursday Drool: Winkers LLC.

We are just drooling for these genius, custom made pants that feature a variety of animals that don't naturally wink.

Shopgirl Liz is holding out for a customized T-Rex version. Starting at $150.00, we can't figure out why we all don't own these!

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Why, I Could NEVER Trade...My Grandmother's Vintage Gold Cuff

Shopgirl Sam would NEVER trade her Grandmother's Vintage Gold Cuff

"So, the thing I would never trade is my gold cuff that I inherited from my Grandma. I think it's gorgeous, but I've only worn it a couple of times. I would not trade it for obvious sentimental reasons but also because it's so pretty and gold and shiny."

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

Not sure what we are talking about? Here is a little more info on Revival's trade system:

We Shopgirls are students, artists, moms, educators...you know...professions not usually associated with Scrooge McDuck size moneybags. How do we afford to feed our ever-changing fashion fix, you ask? Many of you Iowa City ladies know the answer.

Trade is the answer. We chase our silky, vintage, high-end shoe, must-have accessory dragons with trade.

Here at Revival, we do not just sell clothes. Almost every day we buy, buy, buy clothes to add to our eclectic inventory. In fact, a good portion of our day is taken up by 'doing sorts;' what we call reviewing the potential merchandise customers like you bring in to sell.

Click here for a full explanation of our policies. Please be kind to us guys, we try real hard not be those Rock'n'Rose types. Although we would like take all your clothes, but we often just can't. Our selections are based on condition, season, and, most importantly, current store inventory.

Unlike many other consignment stores, Revival offers three options of payment for selling clothes- one of these being 'trade,' or store credit at Revival. Tax free and usable for up to a year, trade is a key component in a resourceful, fashion lovers revolving wardrobe. Trade is financially nifty, green, and plain good sense!

But sometimes, no matter the new item siren call, there are just certain special items that cannever be traded...the beloved, the one-of-a-kind, sentimental, or simply the greatest find ever. Send us yours! We wanna know!

xoxo-Shopgirl A

Extra!! Extra!! Revival & Artifacts Present A Very Mad Men Viewing Party: Sunday, March 25th!!!

Hey Kids! After a year and a half, Mad Men is returning to television with a two hour premier of Season 5 on SUNDAY, March 25. We are 'mad' excited, so lets watch it together at a Mad Men viewing party!

When: Sunday, March 25th
Time: 7:30 PM (the show starts at 8 PM)
Where: Gabe's
Who: Revival, Artifacts, and YOU, please

Don't forget to dress up! Put on your sharpest tie or wiggle-iest Joan inspired wiggle dress, as we will be giving prizes to the best dressed.

More details to follow!! Oh my goodness, we have missed you Don Draper.

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