If you’ve attended Phoenix Comicon at any point over the past couple years, it’s likely you’ve seen Cara Nicole dressed in costume in the Exhibitor Hall, probably as her best-known alter ego AZ Powergirl. Frankly, she’s pretty hard to miss, even among the crowds of countless cosplayers that regularly attend…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: If you’re of the opinion that your phone should be just as stylish as the rest of your outfit, Ashley Cooper has some celly cases you need to…
Vertical gardening is all the rage — a quick Pinterest search for “garden” reveals stacked pots, pallet gardens, and walls of flowers. But what seems like a simple space-saving technique is not always so easy to execute. Alex Billingsley offers an alternative to the DIY approach currently taking over gardening…
Okay technology, we were alright when you replaced our plane tickets with mobile apps, our check-in desks with kiosks, and our in-person safety demonstrations with cartoon videos, but when you took the pilots out of the plane, we began to get concerned. An unmanned air vehicle (UAV) took its first…
There’s no other way to put it. Arizona is representing. Artist Joseph “Sentrock” Perez, who’s from Phoenix but now lives in Chicago, and Phoenix-based designer Joshua Rhodes, who often works under the name Subtle Takeover, are finalists in Chicago shoe company Bucketfeet’s artist contest. It works like this: 10 finalists…
We have good news and bad about Seventh Avenue shop LollyPOP Vintage. First, the bad: Owner Heather Powers announced that she’ll close the Phoenix boutique Sunday, May 26. See also: Phoenix Shop Hard Goods to Close Phoenix Boutique Vintage By Misty Opens Scottsdale Location Inside Nové…
Pool parties, BBQs, and long lake days means summer is just about here — and with it come shorts and bikinis. Since we won’t be ordering an at-home lipo kit anytime soon, getting a tan is the easiest way to look a few pounds lighter, reduce cellulite, and get more…
Leave it to the French to invent perfumed underpants. Le Slip Français, a French undergarment company founded in 2011 by Guillaume Gibault, is currently raising funds to create a new line of men’s underwear with an aromatic twist — because apparently having one’s junk become overwhelmed with one’s funk was…
Sad news for fans of Hard Goods: Owner Brandon Gore announced via Instagram that the store, which carries concrete wares, along with local art and other home accessories, will close up shop soon. “It’s been a fun ride, but the Hard Goods pop up shop is coming to an end…
As if Monday wasn’t grievance enough, Utah-based company Decipher Forensics found another reason for cell phone users to mourn. Snapchat, one of the top-selling free apps for Android and iPhone, was exposed last week for some serious security flaws — namely, the permanence of presumably long-lost photos. See Also: Flashbang:…
And we thought the era of big boxes carrying high-end designer diffusion lines was all but over, thanks to lagging sales and a super-saturated market. Wrong-o. Target announced today that a 3.1 Phillip Lim capsule collection will be released this fall, to much shrieking and geeking from fans of the…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: An LBD for all seasons, this flowy 1970s frock by Leslie Fay is a cocktail hour requirement. Where: Litter & Vintage Cost: $49 See also: – Great Gatsby…
Baz Luhrmann’s highly anticipated film adaptation of The Great Gatsby hits theaters Friday, May 10. With sparkly, soirée-ready costumes designed by Miuccia Prada and Catherine Martin, the decadent flick has spawned a slew of Daisy- and Jay-inspired fashions that range from glamorous to downright gaudy. While it may sound appealing,…
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re like us that means you probably have some last-minute shopping to do. Show Mommy Dearest that all her hard work has not gone unnoticed with unique gifts from some of favorite local boutique and spas. Pick and choose from our best-loved items…
Fresh out of the gun show/NRA Convention over the weekend comes good news for every gun-toting woman with a need to keep her business under wraps. Introducing the Flashbang. See also: – Thunderwear: Because a Gun That Close to Your Junk Has to Be a Good Idea – Fundawear: Durex’s…
As anyone who’s ever played Shadow of the Colossus, Rez, or Ico would likely attest, video games have become much more than just amusing distractions for geeks and teens. It’s as much a legitimate art form as painting or sculpture, and no less a source than either the Smithsonian or…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
It’s a big weekend for Frances. The local boutique celebrates seven years in the Medlock Plaza on Central and Camelback. And while its surroundings have changed quite a bit since the shop opened its doors, the amount of drool-worthy apparel, home goods, gifts, and accessories has always kept us coming…
No photographers were allowed into the ASU Undie Run this year, as the student-run charity event has tightened its policies (and likely heard from someone that running around wearing next to nothing isn’t great PR for the New American University). Luckily, plenty of the bars up and down Mill Avenue…
Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: This 1980s Dorothy Perkins silk blouse has a bold botanical print that unites summer brights with the inescapable (and über-comfortable) pajama trend. Where: Vintage by Misty at Nové…
Attention Phoenix Comicon fanatics: While there’s still more than three weeks left to go until the event itself — 24 long, agonizing days to be exact — its organizers offered up a tasty appetizer earlier today to help whet your appetites and make the time pass more quickly. This morning,…
Gigi Arredondo has been working in the industry for nearly a decade as a hair stylist, makeup artist, and beauty consultant in Old Town Scottsdale. She’s constantly learning, trend-hunting, and shopping — all with access to beauty products not available to the public. And she’s here to share the good,…
