Patch Picks: Local Boutiques Go Glam, Green

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This week, we're featuring five fabulous locally owned and operated boutiques.

5 Great Local Boutiques

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This boutique on Hayes Road is a find for fashionistas who love girly clothes and flamboyant accessories. The mother-daughter-in-law dual owners decided to open the store after noticing a need for a trendy, affordable boutique with excellent customer service. This week's newest finds include tees, dressy tops, flashy headpieces and some super cute mini mirrors and ID card holders. The store is located at 48883 Hayes Road. For more information, go to www.shopspoiledgirl.com.

2. Cutie Patootie’s Children Consignment Boutique and The Green Room

Both stores are owned and operated by Dena Churchill and located adjacent to one another on 23 Mile Road in Macomb. These boutiques operate entirely on consignment and sell children's, men’s, women’s and maternity wear.

The stores offer a variety of name brand clothing and most products are priced at least 70 percent off the department store price. In addition to clothes, Cutie Patootie sells toys, handmade hair accessories, books, DVDs, stuffed animals, games and baby gear such as tubs, bottles and changing tables. The Green Room also sells accessories such as purses, jewelry and shoes. 

The boutiques are located at 21984 23 Mile Road, Macomb. For more information, visit www.cutiepatootie.shoprw.com.

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The open, bright dress store is owned by Piera Sbrocca, a more than two-decade veteran of the bridal fashion world. Piera's Bridal Couture specializes in wedding gowns, and special occasion dresses such as mother-of-the-bride, communion, prom and bridesmaids dresses. Piera's carries designers like Tony Bowls, Sherri Hill, Jovani, Justin Alexander, Enzoani, Jade and Maci, as well as accessories and shoes.  The store also offers custom design and alterations, even on items purchased elsewhere. The store is located at 46509 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township. For more information, visit www.pierasbridal.com.

4. Shoe Strings Children's Shoes

Shoe Strings specializes in medium, wide and narrow shoes for children. It carries sizes from infant to junior six. Shoe Strings offers a number of specialty shoes, but it also carries name brands like Sketchers, Stride Rite, Jumping Jacks, Lelli Kelly, Ugg and more. Shoe Strings is unique because it carries an assortment of hats, hair bows and headbands, photo albums and raincoats for kids. The store often runs specials and sales on its merchandise. The store is located at the north-east corner or 25 Mile Road and Van Dyke in Shelby Township. For more information, visit www.shoestringsinc.com.

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Bella Rose Bridal Boutique is owned and operated by mother and daughter Michelle Sims and Brittany Alfonsi. It has only been open for a year, but it's already starting to build a name because of the large selection of bridal gowns, footwear, jewelry and more. The store also offer gorgeous tiaras and veils. Most of the items at Bella Rose come from New York, California, Michigan and Texas. They also get in special items from designers such as Simone Carvalli and Rosa Clara. The store is located at 48921 Hayes Road in Shelby Township. Go to www.bellarosebridalboutique.com for more information.

Next week's Patch Picks is up to local librarians: We are looking for suggestions for suggestions for kids and adults for National Read Across America Day.

Put your suggestions in the comments box. And be sure to come back to see our picks!