Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars are rather durable shoes, to say the least. (And we ain’t referring to the fact that ever-popular canvas kicks, which were invented in 1917, have been around for nearly a century.) If you’ve ever owned a pair, there’s no doubt you can attest to how 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: Transitioning from summer to fall requires some easy-to-layer looks, and this aqua polo dress will brighten up the season’s warm oranges and oxblood reds. Where: Mabella Chic Cost:…
Following the not-so-fashionable failures of Urban Outfitters, Paul Frank, and Hello Kitty, clothing retailer GAP pulled a T-shirt from its website this week after it sparked a public outcry from countless Native American communities. The shirt was created by American designer Mark McNairy for an exclusive Gap men’s line by…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. Somebody said recently…
It’s that time of year when the weather cools down, the creative project lists get a little longer, and a little flier comes through the mail for one of our favorite events of the year. Frances announced the date and time of its seventh Crafeteria, an annual gathering of local…
God bless evolution. It’s not every day (it’s really more like once every few weeks) scientists discover new species that make our stomachs turn and prove that Mother Nature is one sick lady. Introducing the Pelodiscus sinensis — a Chinese soft-shelled turtle that eats, breathes, and pees out of its…
We’re in the thick of the Halloween season, and whether or not you have a costume planned or a few big bowls of candy ready for distribution, now’s the time to head to a few haunted houses around the Valley that are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Phoenix is…
It’s time once again for the Arizona State Fair. Everyone has their favorite part. Lots of people (including yours truly) enjoy corn dogs as big as your forearm. The pig races are irresistible. And there’s the temptation of trying to win an enormous stuffed animal that you have no room…
The employees of Yandy know all too well that sexy is the Halloween trend of the decade. The Arizona-based company was started in 2005 by brothers Chad and Evan Horstman in Scottsdale. Today, Yandy operates out of a warehouse in Deer Valley Airpark and sells more than 7,000 items online,…
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: Chan Luu’s naturalist jewelry melds oversize gemstones with sterilng silver settings for an organic statement. Our best guess (thanks, Internet) is that this rock is fluorite, with bands…
To say that Instagram is the most popular photo editing app available today would be an understatement. With user numbers surpassing the 100 million mark, you’d probably be pretty hard-pressed to find an iPhone without the familiar brown vintage camera icon. But for those of us who are beginning to…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. Within the walls…
The Tempe based Maker Bench has closed its doors to the public after having to relocate to a space that lacks proper access for the community of artists, hobbyists and entrepreneurs it previously served. Maker Bench opened in June 2011 and hosted many seminars and workshops in which its members…
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover sent an image more than 352 million miles back to Earth of its first scoop of Martian material. The land was lifted from the ground yesterday is 1.8 inches wide and 2.8 inches wide, and in the process of scooping, scientists noticed a strange metallic object…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. Into 3D printing,…
Once a year, we get to see fair grounds at their finest: full of carnival rides, livestock and way too much fried food. It’s a fall ritual. And starting this Friday in Phoenix, we’ll gather together to celebrate the weirdest our state has to offer, from over-size legumes to best-looking…
We saw a lot during Phoenix Fashion Week 2012 at Talking Stick. Some of it was good, lots of it was bad, and there was definitely some ugly involved. See also: – Phoenix Fashion Week 2012 Saturday Night at Talking Stick Resort – Phoenix Fashion Week 2012 Friday Night at…
Phoenix Art Museum’s Modern Spirit: Fashion of the 1920s, is a condensed yet fascinating look a period of age of jazz, flappers, and art deco. Many of the styles seen in the exhibition are making a big comeback today, specifically the pleated skirt and the midi length hemlines. If you’ve…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. We hope to…
Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,…
You know you’re at Phoenix Fashion Week when two men ask you to snap a cellphone photo of them and they proceed to artistically direct the “shoot.” True story. The final evening of Fashion Week 2012 brought together the best bunch of designers, including Dubai-based Furne One (pronounced fern oh-nay),…
Silvia Bours closed the second night of Phoenix Fashion Week 2012 at Talking Stick with a line of bedazzled, fairy tale dresses with flared tulle tutus fit for a kooky yet-uninvented Disney princess. Her collection was mesmerizing, extreme, and exaggerated clothing. Two fruit-print frocks that resembled a clash between Stella…
