Red-Hot Fashions & Accessories Get Hearts Pumpin'

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,” notes the purveyor of jewelry and great boxes and bags in which to keep one’s jewels. 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.

“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,” explains Harris.

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.

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 (read: this isn’t your typical diamond-stud earring store).

Other inspiring apparel and accessories are red-y for the picking at a variety of Metro Detroit shops.

Gifts for Men

Men’s gift ideas include red boxers that are all over the map with a map-print pattern.

Or, pick up a pair of red socks flecked with black hearts.

Red also shows up for Valentine’s season in ’s Fast Fleece pull-on as well as the company's classic pique polo, both awash in a cheery red.

And for the Lady

For women, a closet full of pink-and-red apparel awaits at several stores. The tassel-style fringe animal spot scarf at Tommy Bahama is a wild and playful nod to the Valentine’s theme. Also at TB, a Valentine’s Day frangrance set that smells of flora-and-citrus aromas is enticing. At J. McLaughlin, pick up a pink sweater  in bright or light to ensure coziness.

If your Valentine likes to travel, use your imagination to find Valentine-ish-themed goodies like bright-pink carry-ons, totes and cosmetic cases, as well as eyeglass cases and wallets.

A little something for her jewely box is always nice. Heart-shaped, red-and-pink necklaces and rings gleam at  boutiques.

A review of Valentine’s trinkets and treasures wouldn’t be complete without a stop at . Set your eyes upon the shop’s pink spinel and diamond earrings. Exquisite is not a strong-enough word to describe these luminescent baubles. Through skillful hand cutting, the spinels’ radiant color is as bright as the smile you might get if you wrap up a bit of red, pink or sparkle this Valentine's Day. 

Keeping It Local

The many boutiques and clothing stores in Wyandotte have red hot sales right now, just in time to pick up something for your honey.

Check out our Places directory for a full list of Wyandotte shops, store hours and websites.