2. Anne van H. Boutique

A carefully edited selection of affordable skirts, tops, dresses, shoes and acceessories that will set you or the woman in your life apart from the crowd. The fabrics and colors, along with the cut and drape of the clothes are at once soiphisticated, comfortable and flattering. Two special pluses for my family: the number of pieces we found that look good even on those under 5'3" and plenty of options for both young and not-so-young, or if you prefer, both the hip and the conservative. Think pretty and offbeat, but not at all edgy.