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Red-Hot Fashions, Accessories Get Hearts Pumpin'
Wrap up a red, pink or sparkly Valentine's Day surprise for your significant other — or treat yourself to something "lovely."
As Diane Harris of peruses her wares in her inviting Birmingham boutique, she contemplates the popularity of the color red.
“Red is such a beautiful and strong color,” she notes.
The shop features everything from bangles and cuffs to necklaces, rings and earrings and various accessories that would make any woman happy, especially on Valentine’s Day.
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“We have a special program where a woman can come in and register her favorite items in the store and then her significant other can come in and check the list if shopping for a gift,” Harris said.
My House of Style joins dozens of stores and boutiques that are displaying great accessories for Valentine’s Day, whether as a gift for someone or for yourself.
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Favorite picks at My House of Style include a bright-pink fabric jewelry box that opens into several departments and could be used for both travel or at home; vintage china-turned-jewelry trays made by a local artist; and of course the jewelry, all of which is unique and suits those with an expressionistic bent.
Other inspiring apparel and accessories are ready for the picking at a variety of area shops.
Gifts for Men
- Show your man he's appreciated while supporting local business by purchasing a T-shirt from in Dexter.
- Red also shows up for Valentine’s season in Eddie Bauer’s Fast Fleece pull-on as well as the company's classic pique polo, both awash in a cheery red. Eddie Bauer stores are located at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor.
- Nostalgia fans can check out the selection at in Dexter. There's always some fun gift ideas for the young and young at heart.
Gifts for women
- A little something for her jewelry box is always nice. Heart-shaped, red and pink necklaces and rings gleam at Macy’s and other area boutiques.
- Nothing says "I love you" more than a custom Teddy bear from the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company. Browse their selections to create the perfect stuffed animal for Valentine's Day.
- For the traditional romantic, try a bouquet of flowers from in Dexter.
- The just opened in Dexter and offers a wide variety of handmade jewelry, purses and scarves.
