Once a year, the act of camping outside Best Buys and Targets is as American as apple pie — and gorging yourself on apple pie to the point of abdominal pain. Now, we love shopping. Really, we do. (See evidence in our weekly column Gem.) However, no matter how sweet…
While we cannot claim to be one with the cult of Oprah, that sure didn’t stop us from looking through every single item on her list of Favorite Things for this year — all of the 50-plus odds, ends, and assorted thingies she honors with her endohhhhrsement. Every holiday season…
Looking for ways to fill up your weekend? Here are your five best bets for getting out and about in the Valley of the Sun. Movember Party @ Rips Ales & Cocktails The mustachioed and their admirers will gather Friday night for an evening of lip fringe festivities, in honor…
All right, smarty pants, you think you’ve got a handle on all things brainy? We’ve got news for you: the Valley’s rife with all sorts of experts who dabble in arts, sciences, and everything in between. And those pros offer up their knowledge readily at lectures all over town every…
Midcentury Modern furniture, shrunken heads, and everything in between, that’s what shoppers will find at indie, vintage, and handmade festival The Big Heap. “Expect to find unique, unusual, intelligently designed and executed things.” event co-founder Lori Cowherd says. “This isn’t a craft, antique, or an art fair. This is a…
Nabbing Native American imagery has gotten plenty of people in trouble. From No Doubt’s recent music video gaffe to Urban Outfitters’ “Navajo” underwear, there are posers aplenty. On the other hand, poet and writer Sherman Alexie has built his career on exploring his very real years spent on the Spokane…
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…
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…
Looking for ways to fill up your weekend? Here are your five best bets for getting out and about in the Valley of the Sun. UNION Grand Opening @ Biltmore Fashion Park Be still, our shopaholic hearts. This Friday marks the grand opening of UNION, a collection of local, independent…
Although a trip to Scottsdale Quarter’s newest shopping destination will inspire desires to snuggle up with a glass of wine and a big book, you’ll have to thwart that impulse. There’s far too much to see at Restoration Hardware luxury home goods concept store The Gallery, which opens Friday, November…
The way films come and go, in and out of theaters, usually it’s easier to miss a movie than catch it. That makes planning ahead a must when it comes to moviegoing in the Valley. That’s also why we’ve handpicked five must-see flicks screening this month to add to the…
Reading the bevy of freak-out tweets about cranes dangling, power outages, and blown-off building facades during hashtag Sandy brought us to a simple conclusion: Let’s get the eff out of cities and go all Christopher McCandless (minus that whole dying in a bus in Alaska thing). Since our mom would…
“Think big.” That’s the motto of optimists the world over. Sure, some stellar things fit into that category, like Sesame Street’s best bird and that Tom Hanks movie. But, big isn’t always best. See, for instance, one bad wolf and a watchful brother. We’re more into realism, and so are…
Those in need of a shopping fix will have a splurge-worthy opportunity when the 11th Annual Heard Museum Spanish Market returns to 2301 North Central Avenue. More than 75 Hispanic artists from Arizona and New Mexico will set up shop, while mariachis and dancers entertain. Sat., Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5…
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…
Looking for ways to fill up your weekend? Here are your five best bets for getting out and about in the Valley of the Sun. Cine de los Muertos @ Pollack Tempe Cinemas For those who didn’t get their fill of Halloweirdos while partying costumed during the past week or…
Well, mother-stachers, it’s officially Movember. Toss out your razors, trimmers, and any excuse for facial grooming. For the next 30 days, that patchy, scraggly lip fringe is free to grow, catch crumbs, and (in all likelihood) repel ladies. However, face fuzz isn’t automatically unsexy. So, we figured we’d assist you…
Phoenix’s status as a tear-down city has made headlines of late, thanks to the narrowly escaped demo threats a Frank Lloyd Wright home faced from a dollar-hungry developer and the destruction of a pair of historic hotels for Phoenix Suns parking spaces. History loses to convenience and newness more than…
It’s easy to pull for household names like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova when it comes to women’s tennis. But, there are plenty of up-and-comers worthy of some cheering on, too. A few of those burgeoning swingers will serve up their best game at the Fourth Annual Goldwater Women’s Tennis…
Big Brain and Best of Phoenix award winner Ashley Eaton has had a busy summer. Instead of toting around town her 1961 Shasta Airflyte trailer that’s full of girly vintage finds, she’s been busy indoors creating an online home for Merry May Shoppe. The online version of the mobile boutique…
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 a-line caftan-style dress taps into fall’s baroque trend with an Asian twist through its golden embroidery at the neckline and hems. Where: Bertie’s Vintage Cost: $22 See…
Looking for ways to fill up your weekend? Here are your five best bets for getting out and about in the Valley of the Sun. Espionage En Couture @ Scottsdale AirCenter The undeniable highlight of Phoenix Fashion Week 2012 was the three-day event’s grand finale: a showstopping collection of pop…
