Things both naughty and nice were in abundance this past weekend in Scottsdale, including mischievous Santas adorned in bondage gear, impish elves engaging in pranks, and numerous vixens dressed as vampy versions of Mrs. Claus. Such Christmastime characters were a part of the massive and festive menagerie that participated in…
With nail polish sales on the decline (according to a report by WWD), The Cut, Laughing Squid, Huffington Post, and Daily Mail are making bold predictions on the next big beauty craze. It’s part face painting, part Effie Trinket eyewear, and you can bet your sweet makeup budget that it…
Frances and Smeeks owner Georganne Bryant announced via e-mail that she’ll close both stores’ UNION Biltmore locations at the end of 2013. “It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell you I will be closing Smeeks 12/31/13,” Bryant wrote in the message that went out just after…
Looking for vintage Mexican home goods? How about industrial furniture for your loft? Maybe some vintage denim to round out your wardrobe? Whatever it is you’re looking for in the vintage realm, we’ve spent the past year scouring Phoenix to find it. So grab a pen, bookmark this story, or…
Listen up letterpress lovers and typography enthusiasts. If you’re saving up for your next overseas vacation, you might want to consider a stop in Germany where, unbeknownst to us, one of the coolest alternative museums has been existing since 2005…
The time has come to strap into those ice skates and wobble your way out onto the ice. Don’t worry, you’ll (probably) pick it back up quickly. Whether it’s a familial affair or a funky first date, there are plenty of places in the Valley to get in some quality…
Stumped when it comes to wrapping up your holiday shopping? Not to worry; Jackalope Ranch has amassed a list of the top gifts for your friends and fam, from the fashion fanatic to the fitness buff. Here’s our ultimate guide to getting your gift on this season…
Whether you’re looking for a way to mentally scar your children come Christmas Eve or you simply want to protect your identity while you’re passing out yuletide joy in the form of ecstasy, we may have just found the perfect outfit to make your holiday wishes comes true…
Holiday Lights Decorating has provided customers with unique holiday light displays for 20 years. Now, customers can visit the business in its first retail space, where they can see example displays and browse unique decorative items. Tony Snider, Holiday Lights Decorating owner and decorator, has software that allows him to…
Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale this weekend, and he’s got some major backup. Thousands upon thousands of Kris Kringle clones, as well as a nonstop retinue of elves, reindeer, trees, snow bunnies, Grinches, walking gifts, candy cane cuties, and other red-and-white revelers will overrun Old Town in search of…
When we think about shopping for the technology-loving people in our lives, one word comes to mind: expensive. But the truth is, you really don’t need to purchase the latest gadget or newest gaming system to make your tech geek happy. Here’s what’s on our list…
Bad news, vintage lovers: Grand Avenue shop Jackalope Trading Post will close up shop at the end of December. A post to the store’s Facebook page on Thursday, December 5, announced the impending closure and cited high overhead costs as a primary reason for shuttering the spot…
Shopping for the fashionable among us is never an easy task. Taste, after all, is subjective. Instead of taking a risk on this season’s “it” bag or playing it safe with a gift card, shop for the serial shopper with confidence this holiday season. These gifts will leave the slickest,…
Though we hardly could say that your late-night, last-call, typo-infused sexts have the romantic makings of Shakespeare, Jane Austen, or, hell, even Nora Roberts, there’s a new film service that’s giving star-crossed cell phone users the exposure they think they deserve…
With the DIY movement slowly but surely taking over the world, it’s starting to feel like everyone we know is an amateur gardener. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned green thumb or a complete newbie, we promise these gifts will make your gardener friends bloom…
Local Native American fashion blogger Nanibaa Beck is also a jeweler, but up until now her work was limited to duties in her father Victor Beck’s studio, where she’s been assisting since her early teens. But you will definitely want to get your hands on some of the first items…
You won’t find a single suit hanging on any of Andy Weed’s clothing racks. To wear a matching suit and pants, the Arizona State University Design School professor says, is trying too hard. Just one look inside of Weed’s downtown Tempe home is a true testimony to his desire for…
This week Wal-Mart made its way to (or further down) the shit lists of well-known street artists, Banksy, Thierry Guetta, and Eddie Colla, when it released a line of knockoff, unlicensed, and even misattributed prints through its online Wal-Mart Marketplace…
According to the folks who regularly participate in Phoenix’s annual No Pants Light Rail Ride, it’s generally a good idea to wear a jacket, hoodie, or pullover of some sort, not to mention some colorful socks and (obviously) a clean pair of drawers. Pants on the other hand, as the…
If you’ve ever taken public transportation, stood in line at the post office, or have ever been anywhere that left you vulnerable to foreign body odor, “accidental” grazing, and the all too familiar “let me just tuck your tag back in,” then you’ll definitely want to add this new item…
On First Friday, December 6, head to Medlock Plaza to celebrate all things DIY. More than 50 local artists will showcase their 100 percent handmade products at the eighth Annual Crafeteria, hosted by Frances. Vendors were selected through a juried process, and their wares will include letterpress cards, holiday ornaments,…
Attention, horror film geeks and promiscuous teenyboppers, Jason Vorhees is headed our way next year. And he’s bringing Repo! The Genetic Opera’s Paviche “Pavi” Largo and Riff Randell from Rock ‘n’ Roll High School with him. The actors and actress behind this crew of iconic cult and horror film characters…
