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Missing Piece
Best Accessories Store
Missing Piece was founded on the idea that everyone is always missing that little something—but you can find it here! Equipped with two floors of retail space, they’ve got it all—including popular beaded and bangle jewelry lines like John Medeiros, Sorrelli, Scout and Lizzy James. Their handbag selection includes Hobo, Brighton, Katie Loxton and Myra.
462 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth | 610.759.4033 | missingpiecegiftshop.com
Hello Beautiful Salon & Boutique
Best Women’s Boutique
Hello Beautiful is more than just a salon—their boutique offers bohemian, classic and edgy clothing and accessories for women and, even, tween girls! New arrivals launch online every Wednesday at 8 p.m.
7812 Main St., Fogelsville | 610.351.4247 | shop.hellobeautifulsb.com
Assembly88
Best Men’s Shop
Assembly88 wants men to feel good about shopping. They carry exclusive, hard-to-find brands and merchandise that has a story. Shop Patagonia, Peter Millar, Bonobos and so many more right in the heart of Downtown Allentown.
544 Hamilton St., Allentown | 610.433.7625 | assembly88.com
Bears Repeating
Best Kids Consignment Shop
Looking for quality yet affordable clothing, toys and gadgets for your kiddos? Bears Repeating has a little something for everyone. Check out their social media pages to see what they have in store!
7617 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown | 610.398.7187 | @bearsrepeatingpa
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Let’s Play Books
Best Bookstore
Let’s Play Books has three floors to explore, promising something for everyone, ranging from kids to tweens to adults. The third floor has been dubbed the Community Cattic, where their two cats, Garfield and Bernie, like to hang out while visitors read and play. Let’s Play Books is also home to many book clubs, with regular meetings to participate in.
244 Main St., Emmaus | 610.928.8600 | letsplaybooks.com
Domaci
Best Home Décor Shop
Domaci offers a contemporary take on classic design. Their mixing of materials, paired with their respect for craftsmanship, results in a stylish, cozy, warm and inviting combination. They don’t believe in following any strict rules, simply encouraging clients to trust their instincts and strive for a home that’s both colorful and comfortable.
523 Main St. Suite C, Bethlehem | 610.466.5544 | domacihome.com
FD Market
Best Eco-Friendly Goods
FD Market has curated a collection of low-waste goods, ranging from dishwasher and laundry pods to bamboo toilet paper, bulk toothpaste tablets, natural deodorants and more. They’re bringing it back to basics, striving to live more intentionally with less packaging and more beauty.
348 Main St., Emmaus | 888.450.5333 | fdmarketco.com
Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center
Best Home & Garden Store
Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center brings more than 35 years of experience to its customers. Their assortment of nursery stock is unparalleled, and the company greenhouse ensures their supply of flowers, vegetables and herbs is always aplenty. What’s more, the 7,500-square-foot showroom of patio furniture and accessories promises a display like nowhere else.
4220 Crackersport Rd., Allentown | 610.391.1570 | lvhgc.com
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BB DeCheine Fine Men’s Salon & Beauty Co.
Best Men’s Haircut
Ladies love to be pampered at the salon, but there’s no reason why men should be shut out of the experience. At BB DeCheine’s in Hellertown, the fellas get a whole floor to themselves for what the salon describes as a next-level barbering experience. Offerings include everything from a basic buzz cut to a classic haircut and beard trim with optional upgrades. “Our premium service adds on a tingling scalp massage, warm paraffin hand wax dip and hand massage,” says Brittany DeCheine, the salon’s owner and namesake. “If you're a man starting to show some gray, many of our clients really appreciate our camouflage service where we evenly blend the gray in for a distinguished salt-and-pepper look. Spoiler Alert: Their significant others really like it too!”
And speaking of significant others, DeCheine says it’s not uncommon for a client to book an appointment for his or her better half after having the BB DeCheine experience themselves. “We want everyone to leave loving their look, feeling great about themselves, and relaxed,” says DeCheine. Bonus: New customers that book appointments together get 20 percent off both services when they mention Lehigh Valley Style.
1152 Main St., Hellertown | 484.851.3171 | bbdecheine.com
Designer Consigner
Best Consignment Shop
Located in the heart of Downtown Bethlehem, Designer Consigner is a specially curated boutique offering authentic designer handbags, shoes, clothing, jewelry and accessories. Brands they love include Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, YSL and more. Shop your favorites or cash in your fashion.
521 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.419.0913 | mydesignerconsigner.com
Murphy Jewelers
Best Fine Jewelry Store
Murphy Jewelers has three award-winning locations and world-renowned designer offerings. Their Whitehall location offers a “bridal bar,” where customers can shop for the perfect engagement ring in an upscale yet relaxed environment. This fourth-generation business is committed to the future and providing customers with a “personal and magical” jewelry shopping experience.
Various area locations | murphyjewelers.com
Lea Hardy, Rooted Salon
Best Hair Stylist
Lea Hardy specializes in balayage and is trained in foiling techniques. She enjoys working with “loved in” color and long hair styles. Check out Lea’s YouTube channel where she breaks down simple styling techniques, allowing clients to create a salon style at home.
6636 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown | 484.860.3060 | salonrooted.com | @lcbeautyy_
Rooted Salon
Best Women’s Salon
Brandon and Katelyn Quigney set out to create a space that was inviting, warm and cozy, while maintaining a high-end feel and five-star salon experience. They’ve accomplished exactly that through Rooted in Allentown. Their main goal? To give you the hair you’ve always wanted.
6636 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown | 484.860.3060 | salonrooted.com
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Amanda King
Best Eyebrow Artist
Eyebrows looking a little ragged and unruly lately? Or maybe they’ve been overplucked or misshapen by a misguided home wax job? Amanda King has seen it all, and she can help with damage control. She works her magic at both Apotheca Salon and Boutique, which she co-owns with Julie Casciano, and also her solo venture, Ultra Fine Brows, where she offers services like microblading. Both spots are in Bethlehem. “I love helping people grow out their brows,” King says. “Sometimes it’s a little section that needs a change or sometimes they need a little more love and TLC. I look at the whole face structure and then find a vision and plan.”
King says she understands how eyebrows can make or break someone’s appearance. She also understands that making sure those brows stay in tip-top shape is an ever-evolving art form. “Keeping up with education is extremely important to me and I find myself constantly signing up for classes to keep up with newer trends—but I don’t find that to ever be a bad thing!” King says.
101 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem | 484.821.1497 | apothecasalon.com | 50 E. Broad St. Suite 106, Bethlehem | ultrafinebrows.com
Easton Antique Emporium
Antique/Vintage Goods
Whether you’re a casual collector, an ardent antiques aficionado or somewhere in-between, chances are you’ll find a unique buy at Easton Antique Emporium. “Our store has something for everybody,” says Randy Bentley, who owns the bi-level, 10,000-square-foot space on Easton’s South 3rd Street with his wife, Orasa Bentley. Randy has been in the business for decades. “I loved traveling as a young man,” he says. “I loved the various cultures, the traditional art.” Randy says he spent a lot of time in Middle Eastern countries like Iran, Iraq and Pakistan before shifting his focus to Southeast Asia; Orasa hails from Thailand. The couple moved to the Lehigh Valley from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Twenty-five dealers sell their wares inside the antique mall, offering all styles of goods, including country, mid-century, farmhouse and Victorian. Prices range from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars. The Bentleys reserve a portion of the store for their own finds, with an emphasis on furniture from Thailand, textiles, antique rugs and imported live edge furniture (meaning the wood’s natural edge is incorporated into the piece), which Randy says is popular with younger shoppers who might otherwise shy away from an antique emporium.
20 S. 3rd St., Easton | 610.829.1300 | eastonantiques.com
Healing Hands Massage and Wellness Center
Best Massage
Healing Hands Massage and Wellness Center has a variety of massage options to choose from, all available for 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Through their massage therapy services, achieve reduced pain discomfort, improved circulation, increased flexibility, better general health and more.
518 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.882.4325 | healhands.com
Skinterest Skincare Boutique
Best Waxing
Chelsea Cornelius and Catrian Schutzer recognized that expensive spa treatments mean that most people can’t afford them, so they set out to offer a reasonably priced menu and results-driven services. They hope that customers feel the warmth when they enter Skinterest, which features curated eclectic music and unique blends of aromatherapy. Their services range from skin to massage to custom hair removal.
1262 Simon Blvd. Unit B102, Easton | 610.258.1702 | skinterestskincare.com
Makeup by Roxy
Best Spray Tan & Best Makeup Artist
Founder of Makeup by Roxy, Roxy Williams has curated a team of 17 beauty professionals known as “Team Makeup by Roxy.” Together, they stay on the leading edge of the beauty industry and are always updating their techniques and honing their skills. As for their tanning services, Makeup by Roxy custom blends colors using a non-oranging formula that lasts 7–10 days.
301 Front St. Suite 3, Catasauqua | 484.764.1769 | makeupbyroxy.com
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The Curious Plantaholic
Best Indoor Plant Shop
It all started with a Pothos Marble Queen. Jenny DeLorenzo purchased the plant when she was 18 years old and moving into her first apartment. Now, some 20 years later, she still has the plant, along with many, many more she tends to lovingly at her shop in Downtown Nazareth. The Curious Plantaholic opened last October with a goal of bringing something new to the plant shopping experience. "Most plant shops usually have white walls to show the color of the plants better,” DeLorenzo explains. “We used lots of colorful paints in the shop along with wallpaper. We used mirrors to bounce the light around and created a sitting area for anyone wanting to stay a while, or if anyone’s partner wasn't into plant shopping they can relax while their partner shops.”
Fellow houseplant junkies hoping for a wide selection won’t be disappointed. The Curious Plantaholic carries everything, ranging from rare plants from around the world to basic cacti and succulents. And DeLorenzo says even those lacking a green thumb shouldn’t be hesitant about taking home a new leafy friend. “Start with a simple and easy plant to care for,” she says. “Once that plant thrives you will build your confidence and it will bring you so much joy.”
45 E. Belvidere St., Nazareth | 610.905.2495 | curiousplantaholic.com
Carolyn Frisch, The Lash Bar
Best Lash Artist
The Lash Bar specializes in lash extensions but also offers lash lifts, lash tints and more. Carolyn Frisch is a licensed esthetician and five-times-certified lash artist specializing in all lash and brow services.
4063 Nazareth Pike Unit C, Bethlehem | 610.865.7755 | thelashbarandmore.com | @lashbar_carolyn
Anllo Center for Aesthetics
Best Facial
Anllo Center for Aesthetics delivers medical skin care with a boutique approach to fit all skin care needs. They recommend a regular maintenance facial every six to eight weeks!
1050 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 201, Allentown | 610.351.6605 | anllocenter.com
Gentlemen’s Barbershop
Best Barbershop
Gentlemen’s Barbershop prides itself on originality and authenticity while providing quality and consistency. They deliver effortless style through modern-day techniques and craftsmanship. Services include haircuts, beard trims and shape ups, buzz cuts, hot towel shaves and more.
26 N. 4th St., Easton | 610.253.1101 | 669 N. 13th St. Unit A103, Easton | 610.438.0142 | thegentlemensbarbershop.com
Destiny Nail Salon
Best Manicure and Pedicure
Destiny Nail Salon delivers colorful, unique nail art in gel and acrylic variations. Whether you’re looking for a matte finish, an ombré design or patterned perfection, this Emmaus salon has you covered.
348 Main St., Emmaus | 267.977.2429 | @destiny_nail_salon
