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Date Night Ready In The D with North End Collective

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the ladies of the North End Collective have summer date night look ideas that will be sure to make you stand out.

Treat your body well by adding natural and handmade products to your date night body and hair prep routine.

“Looking fabulous starts well before you even choose an outfit. It begins with body care and why not do it with natural and handmade products,” said Shannon Reaves, owner of Bath Savvy. “Prepping the body is essential. Take a relaxing shower and enjoy the luxurious lather of our handmade soaps and seal in all the moisture with our scented Hair & Body Oil Cream.”

**Bath Savvy’s Pomegranate Mango scent is my personal favorite. Thank me later! – Alisha Dixon

Body Prep with Bath Savvy: Bath Savvy Bath Bombs, $5, Bath Savvy Handmade Soap, $7, Bath Savvy Body Butter, $8 or $22, Bath Savvy Hair & Body Oil Cream, $14 or $22.

If you want to slay, this is the look for you! You will be unforgettable in this gold body-skimming dress.

“This dress is for the young professional who wants to stand out and be classy,” said Jordette Singleton, owner of United Front. “The dress itself is a little bold, so adding small details like the stone necklace and rose gold sunglasses won’t compete with the dress.”

Jordette Singleton, shopunitedfront.com

Diva (Gold Dress) Look: United Front Rose Gold Dress, $79, United Front Rose Gold Sunglasses, $25.99, United Front Necklace, $48.99, Purple Love Bracelets, $16 each.


Stand out in this unapologetically fly look. Whether it’s brunch or a concert at Chene Park, you’ll be comfortable and fly in this bold look.

“A long sleeve crop top is perfect for summer nights. Adding a unique accessory like a statement necklace can update your wardrobe for the summer,” said Deidra Hogue, owner of The Traveling Pants Co. – Deidra Hogue the-traveling-pantscompany.myshopify.com

D-Girl Funk Look: Traveling Pants Co. Crop top, $34, Traveling Pants Co. Pants, $53, United Front Sunglasses, $25, Purple Love Necklace, $49

Accessories can make or break an outfit. Choose accessories that will complement your outfit, not take away from it.

“Choosing the right accessories is just as important as choosing the right outfit,” said Brittany Chanel, owner of Purple Love. “Add bold accessories with simple outfits and less bold accessories with bold outfits.”

The North End Collective’s mission is to build unity and collaboration through retail sales and create entrepreneurial opportunities in Detroit’s North End neighborhood. The North End Collective, located at 6513 Woodward Ave., is a 2000 square foot retail space organized into four individually owned and operated retail spaces (United Front, The Traveling Pants Co., Bath Savvy and Purple Love). The shops are all owned by Detroit-based women entrepreneurs of color. – Brittany Chanel, ilovepurplelove. com

Flower Child/Boho Look: United Front Yellow Crop Top, $39.99, United Front Skirt, $49.99, United Front Necklace, $25, United Front Choker, $20, Purple Love Headband, $22 “This is for the flower child with a free spirit. Choosing a bright color like yellow complements the blue in the skirt,” said Jordette Singleton, owner of United Front. “The yellow also pops next to the skin.”

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Purple Love-Brittany Chanel, ilovepurplelove.com

The Traveling Pants Co.-Deidra Hogue, the-traveling-pants-company.myshopify.com

United Front-Jordette Singleton, shopunitedfront.com

Bath Savvy-Shannon Reaves, bathsavvy.com

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