The Best of Michigan for 2005

Stuff to Buy: DRESSED TO KILL

Best bridal boutique

David’s Bridal

davidsbridal.com

Second place: Brides by Demetrios

Multiple locatons: demetriosbride.com

Third place: Alessandra Bridal & Formal

29214 Hoover Rd., Warren (586) 574-2233

Best day spa to pamper yourself

Visions Spa Salon

26800 Beck Road, Novi (248) 344-9944

Second place: Nordstrom

2850 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy (248) 816-5100

Third place: Mystique Day Spa

610 N. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn (313) 563-0295

Best place to get your regimental tie

Marshall Field’s

marshallfields.com

Second place: Nordstroms

2850 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy (248) 816-5100

Third place: Brooks Brothers

For locations: brooksbrothers.com

Best men’s fashion

Marshall Field’s

marshallfields.com

Second place: Jos a Bank Clothiers

For locations: josbank.com

Third place: Parisian

17625 Newburgh Rd., Livonia (734) 953-7500

Best women’s fashion

Chico’s

chicos.com

Second place: Marshall Field’s

For locations: marshallfields.com

Third place: Kohl’s

Muliple locations: kohls.com

Best discount clothing store

Old Navy

oldnavy.com

Second place: Syms

Southfield and Troy locations

Third place: Burlington Coat Factory

For locations: burlingtoncoatfactory.com

Best boutique for women in their 30s

Charlotte Russe

charlotte-russe.com

Second place: Chico’s

For locations: chicos.com

Third place: Bebe

For locations: bebe.com

Caruso Caruso

166 W. Maple, Birmingham

(248) 645-5151

Best place to find your signature scent

Parisian

17625 Newburgh Rd., Livonia (734) 953-7500

Second place: Lord & Taylor

Locations throughout Metro Detroit

Third place: Victoria’s Secret

For locations: victoriassecret.com

Ricardo Thomas / The Detroit News Frank Konjarevich Jr. of Clarkston works over shoes at Frank's Shoe Service in Birmingham, voted best place for shoe service.

Best solace for the sole

Frank’s Shoe Service

360 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham

(248) 647-3530

Second place: Cobbler’s Corner of Livonia

33493 7 Mile Rd., Livonia (248) 474-9134

Third place: Said Shoe Repair

507 W. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale (248) 542-0664

Best collection of pre-loved clothing

Salvation Army

salvationarmyusa.org

Second place: Smart Chicks Consignment

43039 Grand River Ave., Novi (248) 347-1600

Third place: New to You

16500 N. Park Dr., Southfield (248) 559-3536

Best place for sensual lingerie

Victoria’s Secret

victoriassecret.com

Second place: Lover’s Lane

For locations: loverslane.com

Third place: Frederick’s of Hollywood

For locations: fredericks.com

Best place to outfit the kiddies

Kohls

kohls.com

Second place: Old Navy

For locations: oldnavy.com

Third place: Marshall Field’s

For locations: marshallfields.com

Best t-shirt store

M Den

mden.com

Second place: Made in Detroit

400 Monroe St., Detroit (313) 965-7822

Third place: Old Navy

For locations: oldnavy.com

Best formal wear shop

President Tuxedo Rental

presidenttuxedo.com

Second place: Marshall Field’s

For locations: marshallfields.com

Third place: Von Maur

Livonia and Ann Arbor locations

Best manicure/pedicure

Visions Spa Salon

26800 Beck Road, Novi (248) 344-9944

Second place: L’Aryola Salon European Spa

33060 Northwestern Hwy., West Bloomfield (248) 626-9900

Third place: DMC Nails

43345 Grand River Ave., Novi (248) 349-9742

Best place to buy fur coats

Bricker-Tunis Furrier

6335 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield (248) 855-9200

Second place: BURTRUM FURS & LEATHERS

1186 N. Ballenger Hwy., Flint (810) 238-3267

Third place: Kay Anos Furs

19261 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods

(313) 886-7715

Best barber shop

Bob Crosetti’s Barber Shop

21713 Ecorse Rd., Taylor (313) 291-9434

Second place: Mister Ed’s Barber Shop

114 E. Main St., Brighton (810) 229-2768

Third place: Kimball Barbers

3208 Crooks Rd., Royal Oak (248) 435-8757

Best bikini wax

Visions Spa Salon

26800 Beck Road, Novi (248) 344-9944

Second place: L’Aryola Salon European Spa

33060 Northwestern Hwy., West Bloomfield (248) 626-9900

Third place: Charisma Salon

Novi and Livonia locations

Best discount shoe store

DSW

dswshoe.com

Second place: Payless Shoe Source

For locations: payless.com

Third place: Famous Footwear

For locations: famousfootwear.com

Best beauty salon

Visions Spa Salon

26800 Beck Road, Novi (248) 344-9944

Second place: 6 Salon

306 W. 6th St., Royal Oak (248) 398-1586

Third place: Bardha

911 Haynes St., Birmingham (248) 646-7061

Avalon Salon & Spa -- an Aveda Conept

34657 Woodward Ave., Birmingham

(248) 258-4966

Best jewelry store

Stone’s Jewelry

6881 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield (248) 851-5030

Second place: Kay Jewelers

For locations: kay.com

Third place: Zales Jewelers

For locations: zales.com