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Patch Picks: 5 Area Boutiques

Hartland Patch picks local specialty shops within a short drive.

At Patch, each week we highlight five editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more.  This week we're focusing on boutiques, but as someone who's not in a boutique often, I've built this list with the help of my fellow Patch editors to highlight the best area boutiques from Fenton to Milford and Brighton. Of course, doing my own research the list starts right here in Hartland with:

  • : If you're shopping for a truly special occasion — we're talking wedding or prom — take a trip to Ludmila's. Located in the Fountain Walk Plaza at M-59 and Old US-23 in Hartland, Ludmila's carries a wide variety of fancy dresses that will make you belle of the ball, with alterations on site. You'll also find shoes, handbags, wedding accessories, keepsakes and tuxedo rental here.
  • For 34 years, Beverly Rae's has been serving up style in downtown Brighton. Today, Beverly's daughter, Debbie Carley, keeps this long-standing shop stocked with up-to-the-minute finds. From Vera Wang and Brighton handbags to Tribal and Neon Buddha sportswear, you'll find something to die for here.
  • IMPULSE: Impulse in Brighton is the only boutique in Michigan that carries Diesel. You'll also find True Religion, Juicy and Michael Stars in this hip, modern store. Young, trendy shoppers love Impulse, but owner Gail Sherman says she primarily helps women ages 30-65 find the perfect pair of jeans. Top them off with Michigan-made Skinny Tees — "the diet you wear" — and it's goodbye muffin top.
  • This new boutique in Milford is full of one-of-a-kind gifts and items highlighting local artists.
  • Why: This Fenton shop sells clothes for children 3 months to 8 years old.

Next week's Patch Picks: Great books. Put your suggestions in the comments box or email me at christofer.machniak@patch.com, and be sure to come back to see our picks.


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