A Quick and Fashionable Guide to Yoga — What Not to Wear

New to yoga? Heading for a class reunion and doing some yoga to tone up? Looking for an escape from the computer screen? Yoga in wonderful but can be intimidating. Never heard of Lululemon or Spiritual Gangster? No worries…What Not to Wear to Yoga is advice to help you enter…

Where to Catch This Weekend’s Leonid Meteor Shower

Grab a blanket, but forget the telescope — without a lens you should be able to see the Leonids meteor shower when it peaks several house before dawn on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18. The meteors are named for the Leo constellation. Leonid showers are caused when Earth…

Will Backpack at Bonafide Goods

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: Every guy (and gal, too) needs a sturdy, stylish backpack, the ultimate in utilitarian fashion. This leather and canvas carryall from Will works as a city sack for…

Maison Martin Margiela for H&M: The Good, The Bleh, and The Baffling

Deconstructionist and avant-garde — those descriptors follow label Maison Martin Margiela (founded by famously inconspicuous Belgian designer Martin Margiela, who’s often named alongside the Antwerp Six) from its Japanese-influenced couture creations all the way to its capsule collection for retailer-to-the-masses H&M. With more than 100 pieces, plenty of trompe l’oeil…

9: Emily Stergar

When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Emily Stergar says she’s…

Medusa’s Revenge Runway Show Takes Over Gypsy Bar This Weekend

Nightlife promoter Jen Deveroux isn’t afraid to admit she’s been a little stressed lately, particularly about making sure her latest project, this weekend’s Medusa’s Revenge, goes off without a hitch. She’s had to overcome a couple of hurdles while organizing the darkly themed runway show extravaganza, which takes place on…

10: Melinda Bergman

When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Melinda Bergman was born…

Saturated Watercolor Scarf at Lizard Thicket

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: Bright and bold, this scarf from Lizard Thicket provides a perfect pop of color. Where: Lizard Thicket Cost: $14.95 See also: – Merry May Shoppe Launches Online Store…