The Highest Heels

Elena Brennan

by Marta Wilson-Barthes

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Published: Apr 23, 2008

Photos by Michael T. Regan (CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER VERSIONS)

Who: Elena Brennan

What: Owner of fine shoes boutique Bus Stop

Age: 49 going on 25

Hometown: London, England

Current hood: Fabric Row

Interior design: Accents of reds mixed with British memorabilia, including a Union Jack flag

Inspired by: Mum and dad, who own two women's clothing and accessories boutiques in London

Style philosophy: Do something different.

Carrie Bradshaw moment: "I've always been moved — emotionally and literally — by shoes."

Royal crush: The ever-changing Fourth Street art community

For spring, it's all about: Ankle booties

Most bootielicious: "Linger," a high-heeled, wet-sand-colored design by Faryl Robin

Favorite (and most expensive) thing in her closet: A pair of black, knee-length boots with wool lining from Selfridge's in London

Most embarrassing thing in her closet: Underwear that doesn't fit

Best-dressed Philadelphian: Linda Smyth, co-owner of Topstitch in Old City, for her mix of patterns, textures and funk

Trend that needs to stop: Shiny leggings that belong in a dance studio

Overseas shopping tips: London's Brick Lane and Camden Lock

In another world, she'd be: A DJ, dancer or something that combines both

Best place to people-watch: Rittenhouse Square

Famous customers: Patty LaBelle and Jay McCarroll have stopped by.

Future ambition: To design her own Bus Stop label and line

Stop by: Bus Stop, 750 S. Fourth St., 215-627-2357, busstopboutique.com

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