Hi, gang. Happy Wednesday. I'm listening to the Stevie Wonder channel on
Pandora and feeling wistful.
fan of a shop called Pollyana, based in the UK. When I went to their
website, I decided that if I ever go back to the UK, this may very well be
my first stop, empty suitcase in hand. The store rocks, the website is way,
way cool, and I saw a pair of YSL boots on sale for under USD$200 on there
yesterday. Sold out of course, but still....buying a pair of YSL boots for
that cheap had me thinking this store was living up to its name- Pollyana of
children's literature- she of unbridled optimism and joy. I love the marketing on the site, and love the rocker chic vibe (Brits do
that better than anyone) of the items in the store. All the greats are
there- YSL, Rick Owens, Lanvin. You name it. But there's some more emerging
types too. The store is owned by Rita Britton, who recalls "ringing up Ossie
Clark" back in 1967 when she realized her "days at the local paper mill were
numbered". A great fashion success story, I would say- wherein girl escapes
the drudgery of factory life to secure a place in the avante garde retail
pantheon. I love a success story, especially when it's as chic as this one. Enough of my yammering, go see for yourself. It's too good to miss. http://www.pollyanna.com And that's what's up this super shoppy hump day in the MIA. Maybe a little
retail therapy will help you get over that there hump...(and I love how
Smoky Robinson's "Second that Emotion" just came on. It's confirmed that you
should shop today). XO