Red Pearl

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Owner Aya Kiriyama’s gift shop, set in the airy space of a former car-service company, offers quirky knickknacks, along with streamlined dresses and lacy undergarments. There is a little of something for everyone here: The shelves are stocked with whimsical baby books and stuffed Bambis, fun party favors, floral shifts, and simple knits. Staples like Hobo wallets and Tano bags give this store a familiar feel, while the delicate silver "leaf" necklaces from Hawaii and Rocks and Salt’s handmade newsboy caps, made of vintage fabrics, give Red Pearl a unique edge. Whether shoppers are trying on a well-made linen dress or a pair of polka-dotted stockings, the Cinderella-pink dressing rooms with crystal chandeliers and golden curtains provide a lighthearted backdrop. — Ariella Gogol