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<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> Vintage Grace Boutique<\/strong><\/p>\n 2991 W. Liberty Ave.<\/p>\n Lauren Dzadony is no stranger to fashion. In fact, she\u2019s worked in the industry for the likes of Macy\u2019s and Forever 21 since her college days. When she felt the itch to open her own store, she knew she had to build a following first.<\/p>\n For a while she hand-made sparkling Swarovski crystal jewelry on the side. Three years ago, she added apparel to the mix and opened Vintage Grace Boutique. Last October, she added a second location in Washington, Pa.<\/p>\n Her shop in Dormont is charming yet contemporary. Crisp white fixtures, walls and mannequins are accented with floral wallpaper, vintage suitcases and other whimsical touches. Everything in the boutique is less than $100.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d say we are pretty eclectic in terms of the style of clothing we carry,\u201d says Ms. Dzadony, whose husband, Adam, is part owner of the store.<\/p>\n Keep an eye out for sparkling sequined dresses, whimsical graphic tees \u00a0\u2014\u00a0one says\u00a0\u201cDon\u2019t get your tinsel in a tangle\u201d \u2014\u00a0and a special jewelry collection by Ms. Dzadony. She also has in the works a\u00a0holiday open house slated for Dec. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. with store specials and refreshments. Nail Nook salon is in the back of the same building.<\/p>\n Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. Extended holiday hours begin after Thanksgiving.\u00a0<\/em>Information:\u00a0www.vintagegraceboutique.com\u00a0<\/a>or\u00a0412-207-7760.<\/em><\/p>\n Anne Gregory for the Bride Gregory Cherico and his sister Marianne Sutto have been in the bridal industry for decades. But they still love to see the twinkle (and tears) in a bride-to-be\u2019s eyes when she finds her dream dress.<\/p>\n After operating a bridal salon in Florida in the 1970s, they relocated to the region to be closer to family and opened Anne Gregory for the Bride in Mt. Lebanon in 1998. In 2009, they moved the store into the former municipal building in Dormont.<\/p>\n \u201cThe beauty of the building is what drew us here,\u201d says Ms. Sutto, the salon\u2019s manager. They updated the three-floor space but preserved some of its original features (including the jail cells in the back).<\/p>\n The store\u2019s name is a nod to her brother, the owner, and their mother, Anne.<\/p>\n Personalized attention and tough-to-find designer brands are part of the Anne Gregory experience. In also carries gowns for mothers of the bride and groom, debutante ball dresses and evening wear. Monique Lhuillier, Stephen Yearick, Anne Barge and Demetrios are some of its designers.<\/p>\n While the internet has made it easier for brides to shop for gowns, there\u2019s still something special about going to a local salon.<\/p>\n \u201cGirls really still want those traditions,\u201d Ms. Sutto says.\u00a0\u201cI don\u2019t think they will ever really go out of style.<\/p>\n Hours:\u00a0<\/em>10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays.<\/em>\u00a0Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.<\/em>\u00a0Information:\u00a0annegregorybrides.com<\/a>\u00a0or 412-531-3160.<\/em><\/p>\n Heist When Justin\u00a0Jankovitz and his wife, Nicole\u00a0McGann, opened their shop a year ago, they sold new clothing with some antique fixtures sprinkled in. It turned out their shoppers were more interested in the decor of yesteryear than the fashion trends of today, so when a larger storefront opened up next door they relocated and rebranded to focus on vintage and antique finds.<\/p>\n The shop specializes in mid 20th-century pieces, although it does have some things from the early 1900s and late 1800s. Despite its name, Heist\u2019s merchandise is not hot.<\/p>\n \u201cThe idea behind our shop is that we want you to leave feeling like you got a steal,\u201d Mr.\u00a0Jankovitz says. \u201cWe like going antiquing and shopping in vintage stores, but a lot of the places that you go to you end up seeing prices that are astronomical.\u201d<\/p>\n The average price range is $200-$300, although there are also small items for just a few dollars. Higher-end pieces go up to about $1,000.<\/p>\n Mr.\u00a0Jankovitz left his day job as the director of client services for an appraisal management company to work on Heist full time because it\u2019s something he\u2019s passionate about. Ms. McGann wife works at River Vue apartments, Downtown, during the week but pitches in at the store on weekends.<\/p>\n \u201cI like the thrill of the hunt. I like going out and finding treasures,\u201d he says.\u00a0\u201cAnother thing I really enjoy about it is the restoration process. You can actually see what you accomplished in the end.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to selling, Heist also buys antiques and vintage items. Sellers supply photos of the available items.<\/p>\n As Dormont residents, the owners came across this stretch of West Liberty Avenue while walking their dog. Later this year, a buy-sell-trade vintage apparel shop called the Clothing Coop is slated to open in Heist\u2019s former home.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat\u2019s nice about Dormont is there is a nice sense of community,\u201d Mr.\u00a0Jankovitz says.\u00a0\u201cThe people here really want to see you do well.\u201d<\/p>\n Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays or by appointment. Information:\u00a0heistpgh.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/em>412-228-0225.<\/p>\n Helen & Earl Helen & Earl is chock-full of \u00a0hats, leather bags, jewelry, grooming goods and knick-knacks for the home. It\u2019s also an homage to family heritage and main street America.<\/p>\n \u201cHelen & Earl are my late grandparents,\u201d says owner and creative director Emily Price. \u201cThey raised five very talented children and did so in a modest way that was always really fashionable.\u201d<\/p>\n Family photos dot the walls, and some furniture is from her parents\u2019 basement. What\u2019s for sale are brands that Ms. Price loves and hopes shoppers will learn to love, too. Some are curated from around the world, while others are by Pittsburgh-based brands.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s really about things that adorn your life and make you feel good,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n She picked Dormont\u2019s Potomac Avenue because it reminded her of Wilkinsburg when her grandparents lived there.<\/p>\n \u201cThis street has a lot of character,\u201d she says. \u201cI find that everyone has a story to tell that I can relate to. It\u2019s about meeting people and curating goods that you think people will enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Information:\u00a0helenandearl.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0412-207-9660.<\/em><\/p>\n Sara Bauknecht: sbauknecht@post-gazette.com or on Twitter and Instagram @SaraB_PG.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dormont is on the rise, especially when it comes to shops for cool and classic clothes and one-of-a-kind vintage finds. As the holiday season nears, shopping is as easy as hopping on the Port Authority T. 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\n<\/strong>2975 W. Liberty Ave.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>
\n<\/strong>2932 W. Liberty Ave.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>
\n<\/strong>1405 Potomac Ave.<\/p>\n