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B.L.A.C.’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
December 3, 2012·By BLAC Editorial
Our holiday gift guide is full of local gift ideas that will make your loved ones feel fantastic from the inside out.
December 3, 2012
Clockwise: Cuff Links, ($35), Hot Sams, 313-961-6779. The Detroit Cuff, ($45-$55), 313-477-0222. Shirt, ($65), Tie and Puff, ($35), Hot Sams, 313-961-6779. Carrot and Gibbs silk bow tie, ($55), Carrot and Gibbs silk necktie, ($55), Emerald Gift Boutique, 313-559-5500. Necklace set with earrings, ($35), The Accessories Shop.
Clockwise: Crimson Manicure Set ($9.95), Emerald Gift Boutique. TokyoMilk Dark Crushed Eau De Parfum, ($38), and Hand Cream, ($23), Emerald Gift Boutique. Thank God It's Natural Ginger Peach Natural Olive Soap with Shea, ($4.99), and Hair and Body Serum, ($11.99), Charles H. Wright Museum store. Lucky Tiger Grooming Kit Face and Shave, ($95), Emerald Gift Boutique.
Clockwise: Keys journal, ($9.95), Emerald Gift Boutique. Large Renewal Candle, ($11), Small Affirmations Candles, ($8), Textures by Nefertiti. Leather floor pillow, ($100), from Niger, Northern Africa, Djenne Beads, 313-965-6620. Note cards with envelopes, ($16.95), Emerald Gift Boutique. Inspiration by Crystal McCrary, ($40), Charles H. Wright Museum store.
Clockwise: Wine Accessory Kit, ($35), Emerald Gift Boutique. Shades of Color latte mug, ($12), Charles H. Wright Museum store. Kenyan Black Ajiri Tea, ($12), Tulani Rose.
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