STORE SNAPSHOT: Petulia’s Folly

We go browsing…so you don’t have to! This week: what’s up at one of Center City’s coolest boutiques

Posted on 4/30/09

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This week, we’re debuting our so-fun little newsletter item called Snapshot. We’ll pop into a store, case the joint, and give you just the basics—and believe us, it’ll be enough to lure you right in. Hopefully you’ll be intrigued by a spot you’ve never visited before … And find your new favorite place to shop! Want us to stake out a place for you? Let me know at cdenny@phillymag.com

Petulia’s Folly, Center City, Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

• Number of people in the store: 3
• Tunes playing: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Kym Mazelle and “You and Me” by the Wannadies
• Coolest thing on the sale rack: A Paul & Joe gray, geometrical dress with a completely open back—originally at $575, marked down to $275
• Item the Shop Girl was wearing that we most wanted to steal: a gauzy, beautiful, seafoam-green chiffon scarf
• Shop here if: You need a trendy—but comfy—outfit for Sunday brunch, or a casual dress for a first date

Originally published on phillymag.com on April 30, 2009.

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User Comments:

Interesting idea, but incomplete
Posted by Meredith | May. 6, 2009 at 12:46 PM

COMMENT:

I like the idea of these little capsule reviews, but it's possible they're a little TOO encapsulated. For instance, it would be helpful to know the size range of each store, or do you just automatically assume your entire readership wears size 2? Also, I happened to have passed this store only yesterday, and it has a range of cool-looking housewares and accessories too -- info that might entice more folks to stop in.