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265 S. Old Woodward • Birmingham

248-642-2555

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 6:00
Closed Sundays

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BIRMINGHAM FROM PAGE 47A

the high-styled Linda Dresner (299
W. Maple, 248-642-4999) and always
chic Tender (271 W. Maple, 248-
258-0212), with its stunning, newly
expanded shoe and handbag boutique,
offer head-to-toe dressing direct from
the fashion capitals of the world.
The theme is slinky and sexy at
110 Couture (110 S. Old Woodward,
248-203-0110), weekend casual at
Sock-it-to-Me (120-B W. Maple, 248-
593-9413) and somewhere in between
at This is Me (202 E. Maple, 248-
593-8482). There's also the relocated,
and enlarged, Luxe (340 E. Maple,
248-594-0050), and ever stylish Nicole
Miller (268 W. Maple, 248-433-0393).
Save room on the Visa, too, for
accessories and shoes from Imelda's
Closet (123 W. Maple, 248-203-1222),
Oliver's Trendz (128 W. Maple, 248-
646-2257) and Gracie's (154 W. Maple,
248-723-9443), which moved to a
more prominent address last spring.
Brides-to-be will earn thanks from
her attendants with a stop at Miss
Kate's Maids (335 E. Maple, 248-646-
1695), while the bride herself is sure to
fall in love with the stunning gowns at
Roma Sposa (722 N. Old Woodward,
248-723-4300).
When the occasion calls for some-
thing more casual, Caruso Caruso
(166 W. Maple, 248-645-5151) is a
must stop for of-the-moment denim
and Ts in current and reissued retro
styles.
Skate and snow boarders, and those
who appreciate that street vibe style,
check out Pogo (383 Hamilton Row,
248-540-0150) and its next door
neighbor Revive (383 Hamilton Row,
248-593-9788).
While still a bit sparse, options
for men run the gamut from the
fine suitings at Carl Sterr (742 N.
Old Woodward, 248-645-6675) and

Cicchini Custom Clothier (180 S. Old
Woodward, 248-646-0535), to contem-
porary styled private-label garments
at Khulman (152 N. Old Woodward,
248-723-5667) and hard-to-find indie
lines at Peasant (205 E. Maple, 248-
203-6470).
Whether truly active, or sim-
ply interested in looking the part,
check out the sleek athletic wear at
Dominator (286 W. Maple, 248-644-
1475) or the just-opened Lucy (137 W.
Maple, 248-723-0168), or something
a little more old school from the half-
century-old Varsity Shop (277 Pierce,
248-646-4466).
The littlest ones of the family have a
few spots to call their own: the whim-
sical Purple Bear (244 E. Maple, 248-
645-0400), and eclectic Babyhood
(141 W. Maple. 248-540-0105), while
its four-legged members find a big
welcome at pet boutiques Shaggy
Chic (574 N. Old Woodward, 248-594-
5599) and Tea Cups & Toys (271 E.
Merrill, 248-594-9494).
What makes shopping "in town;'
as the locals say, such a treat are the
one-offs like Lori Karbal et. al. (554
N. Old Woodward, 248-258-1959) for
the newest and hard-to-find skincare
and cosmetics, or Adventures in Toys
(163 W. Maple, 248-646-5550) where
personal, efficient service — plus
complementary gift wrapping — is
the rule rather than the exception.
There's also Harp's Lingerie (265
S. Old Woodward, 248-642-2555),
where the legendary Mrs. Harp con-
tinues to hold court over a retinue
of expert saleswomen and an always
grateful clientele, while over at Optik
Birmingham (245 W. Maple, 248-646-
6699), Dr. Joe Ales stocks the largest
collection of authentic, never-worn
vintage eyewear in the state, not to
mention some groovy artwork and