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| - It is the right and duty of every young urbanite to covet the shiny, elusive (to some) Vespa scooter. We have stores like Motoretta to constantly remind us of this fact.
The presence of this business in my very own neighbourhood was what initially alerted me to College St.'s modicum of slickness. There they are, lined up in a candy-coloured row, in a decidedly delicious manner- bright lights, and a minimalist decor to highlight their lusciousness. And that is what they are to browsers like myself: a treat for the eyes, and little more.
There is that unmistakable motor-y smell that I don't encounter too often, and then the more artistic side of scooter-ism: the accessories. Along with some pretty cool framed prints and little mini figurines and such, Motoretta carries clothing brands like Ben Sherman, Fred Perry and those higher-end Adidas items. Like any respectable boutique, the choices are small and consequently exclusive; a few sweaters folded on a steely-looking table, some well-lit polo shirts beside it.
What I like: they sometimes have ridiculously-awesome sales, the current one being about 70% off fall apparel. This may not be the right venue to declare such things, cuz no doubt it is over or close to- but the guy *did* urge me to "tell my friends". Also to tell: about my new super fly Adidas purse- the "Steffi Graff" model!- which I got for 20 bucks. It makes me feel active, just like I'm sure your scooter makes you feel cool. And probably European.
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