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Holly Hill Boutique

Fashion isn’t the only thing at Holly Hill Boutique. In the 10-year-old New Britain store, you’ll find social responsibility in the form of handmade jewelry and T-shirts from One Is Greater than None, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing child slaves in Ghana, Africa. You’ll do your ecological share by buying an Envirosax, a reusable tote in mod prints. You’ll even support breast cancer research with every purchase of a pair of Cudas’ ocean-inspired footwear. But don’t forget to take care of number one — you — with the unique finds from Spiders and Caviar, Kersh, Steve Madden, Sanuk Sandals, Funky People and Chinese Laundry. 302 West Butler Avenue, Suite D, New Britain; 215-345-7084; www.hollyhillboutique.com.

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A return to form-al

Kiki D’s

The mother of the bride has never stolen the show so often since KiKi D’s, purveyor of dresses for all occasions, came to town. Along with reviving the frock — think Jovani, Sherri Hill, Faviana, Jennifer Realle and Melly M. dresses — Kiki D’s brings to Princeton, NJ, the hottest evening handbags by Latico and Debbie Brooks, and hair adornments from Medusa’s Heirloom and Karin’s Garden. Kobo Candles provide the proper getting-ready ambiance, and superior service is the icing on the celebratory cake. Casual dresses come in sizes 0 to 16 and formal from 0 to 24. Want to seal the deal? Stop in to see the 30-percent-off collection. 1225 State Road, Suite 3, Princeton, NJ; 866-849-7896; www.kikidresses.com.

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Natural, but hardly neutral

Ethos Healthy Paints & Wall Coverings

Since arriving in January with ecofriendly paints and the motto, “We must be as conscious of our planet as we are of our neighbor,” entrepreneur Bill Stevens has become the budding star of Buckingham Green Shopping Center. The Ethos owner aims to make your home pleasing to the eye, wallet and Earth with affordable, nontoxic décor, along with his recycling program for old painting materials, regardless of their place of purchase. Beyond the green-picket fence, Stevens vows to work with local policymakers to makers to stimulate both the economy and ecology with the creation of more green-collar jobs in Bucks County. It’s not easy being green, but Stevens is clearly up to the task. 4920 Route 202, Buckingham; 215-534-3077; www.ethoshealthypaints.com.

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The spotlight is always shining

Christine’s House of Fashion

With the multifaceted everywoman in mind, Christine’s House of Fashion dresses patrons for every occasion, from going to the opera to going to bed. The majestic décor — picture velvet curtains and ornate fixtures — of the Newtown apparel boutique is a backdrop for the denim, separates, suits, dresses, gowns, pajamas, handbags, jewelry and accessories fit for a princess but affordable to a pauper (and students from nearby Council Rock and Neshaminy high schools get a 10 percent break on prom gowns). The selection, featuring the sexy but sophisticated career wear by Vivienne Tam, stylish sleepwear of P.J. Salvage, feminine fabrics and exotic details of Lotta Stensson and the impossibly hip 575 Jeans, to name just a few, shows that owner Christine Reedman understands your changing moods. Her House may be well on its way to becoming every girl’s second home. 247 North Sycamore Street, Newtown; 215-860-2566; www.christineshouseoffashion.com.