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… is a good day for you! Although he’s been our super star all season, it’s finally time for Frank to retire. As his swan song plays, he took a moment to pose with some other family members who are about to depart. The WeSC green sweater, the Modern Amusement button down, the Steven Alan shirt dress, the Steven Alan floral organic button down, and the WeSC plaid coat have all been marked down, and given their sale price, we imagine they’ll be leaving us soon. Please come by and say your final goodbyes to Frank this week….and maybe pick up some amazing fall finds at low prices while you’re here.

As the holiday festivities die down and we settle into this thing called 2010, a bit of a lull emerges. The snow is falling, and we all start to search for a way to make 2010 newer and better than 2009. And of course, what better way to reinvent than a wardrobe makeover? We want to help you on this path of new year reinvention, so not only are we here to offer our expert advice, but we’re marking down our Fall 09 leftovers, too! First up, in honor of Britten’s CD release show tonight, is WeSC mens. The bold cardigans and Superlative Conspiracy hoodies (Rachel lives in hers) can keep you warm through the winter and transition into spring as well, so they’re a great place to start. So, begin the year in Superlative Conspiracy territory with us, and follow us on twitter (@twoellerabbits) to see what’s next!

Friends, I’m writing today, as I sometimes do on special occasions in the first person, as it’s time to ring in the new year. I could write to you about the sales we’re having or about the perfect New Year’s Eve dress (it’s the Modern Amusement Lou Lou dress, btw), but instead, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on our most exciting and exhausting year yet. 2009 will of course be remembered as the Hill Center year for us. Our Hill Center grand opening was one of the most monumental experiences of my life, and I had all of you there, standing by my side, to share in it. Any of you who know me well, however, know that the monumental is never as significant to me as the little things. And 2009 was a year full of lots of little things. It was the year that brought us Ricky. It was also the year that Ellie left. It was the year that Amanda went off to New York. It was also the year that she came back. It was the year that Stephen reclaimed his post as my Saturday right-hand-man. It was also the year that Kristin joined our family in an official capacity. It was the year that I had to say goodbye to Frothy Monkey as my local coffeeshop but took a piece of them with me in the form of Becca. It was the year that my family spent more time in Nashville than they surely ever imagined as they joined me in this giant leap of faith. It was a year of music; Britten, Pico vs. Island Trees, Kopecky Family Band, Laura Sweeney, and Newmatic have all graced our stage. It was a year of adventure and discovery, and, as I examined my desktop for a picture that captured my 2009, I came across this one that littlest brother Adam sent me of the pair of chucks that got him through his first semester at RISD. These star players were our 2009. They’re tattered and covered in the marks of fresh starts and creativity, but they still sparkle as only a true classic can.

Thanks for 2009, everyone. See you next year!

xoxo

rachel

Friends, we have learned the following:

1. We love chucks. All chucks.

2. You love chucks, too. All chucks.

As such, our once-fully-stocked rainbow of Converse is beginning to sell out! The navy extra hi tops have sold out, as have the gold ones. We only have one pair of neon green left, and our stock of sequin snow leopard is seriously low. As the year winds down and more gifts are given, your favorites could be the next to go. So, if ever you were considering a piece of our rainbow, we suggest you act now….while supplies last.

How could we forget the gift that stares us in the face everyday? The Retro Super Future and Rubber Duck sunglasses are unisex, and, with every color of the rainbow available, they’re sure to brighten up anyone’s gloomy winter. Plus, you can pair them with these new Wildfox unisex zodiac t-shirts. Each shirt has its sign’s symbol on it and a short description of how that person tends to behave. Rachel’s Aquarius shirt, for instance, says “my way or the highway.” No comment yet on how accurate the shirts are….