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Over the years, Marcia
Hopkins’ Elegance With Style boutique at 2909 W. Central,
has earned such a reputation that even the stars come
calling. That was the case earlier two years ago when
Detroit milliner, Luke Song, the same Mr. Song who designed
the now-famous hat that Aretha Franklin wore during the 2009
inauguration of President Barack Obama, stopped at the
boutique to share his designs and expertise with the shop’s
clients.
The local hat, shoe,
handbag and jewelry salon, which Hopkins opened 16 years ago
has become a symbol of both elegance and style for numerous
clients in the area, particularly plus-sized clients, her
specialty.
When Hopkins returned to
Toledo from New York years ago, she was disturbed to notice
the paucity of choices for plus-sized women here, compared
to the Big Apple, so she set out to correct that situation.
“I wanted to avoid the
matronly look that plus-sized women were forced to wear,”
she says. “I fill a need, my customers get to know me.”
Over the years, Hopkins’
focus has expanded into providing such styles, elegant
styles, for smaller women as well.
Elegance With Style is a
perfect example of achieving success by filling a void in
the marketplace.
Now that the holidays are
upon us, Hopkins wants men to know that she and her staff
are willing and able to work closely with them on selections
for their loved ones – especially on Wednesday, December 19.
Just know the sizes, she says. Then men can get free gift
wrapping, refreshments and be in and out of the shop
quickly.
One aspect of Hopkins’
message is for everyone. “It’s right here in Toledo!”
“You don’t have to gather
the troops and go to Detroit; you can stop here in a flash.”
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