The Seven Dumbest Phone Apps You Can Download Right Now

Safe to say, cell phones have come a long way in a relatively short amount of time (just ask JJ the King of Beepers). And with the rise of smart phones in the mobile market, there has been a superfluous influx of their application counterparts. But between checking your email,…

Reanna “Missconstrued” Diehl Creates “Chicks-For-Gays” Fashion Parodying Chick-Fil-A Controversy

See also: Chick-fil-A Flap Summed Up In Bizarre Taiwanese Animation See also: Jim Henson Company Breaks Its Rainbow Connection With Chick-fil-A See also: Trannies Chow Down on Chick-fil-A See also: Chick-fil-A “Kiss-In” Protest Today: Puckering Up for Gay Rights The recent controversy surrounding Chick-Fil-A and its president’s anti-gay leanings have…

37: Christian Filardo

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Christian Filardo…

38: Wayne Rainey

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Wayne Rainey…

Marc Jacobs Quilted Stam at Ivy Boutique

See also: First Look at Reincarnation by Phoenix Designer Tiffe Fermaint See also: Frances Vintage to Open a New Location at Biltmore Fashion Park 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: The Stam is one…

39: Seth Gideon Fainkujen

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Seth Gideon…

Five Rave-Worthy Fashion Trends We’re Tired of Seeing

See also: Identity Festival, ASU Freshmen Takeover, and More Juggalette Shenanigans Over the Weekend The scene at yesterday’s Identity Festival at Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion was plenty colorful, to say the least. Thousands of energetic EDM fans gathered at the West Valley outdoor venue to wile away the afternoon and…

40: Lori Fenn

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Phoenix-based painter…

41: James B. Hunt

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. James B…

Etsy Bans the Sale of Human Bones, Drugs, and Spice on its Website

Because the dark corners of the internet world exist everywhere — even on the hipster, pug-owning, crafty marketplace populated mostly by stay-at-home-moms — certain boundaries must be set. On Facebook, posting offensive content is not allowed. On Pinterest, users are not supposed to pin copyright material. Twitter can evidently suspend…

Carved Bakelite Ring from Beth Church Jewelry

See also: First Look at Reincarnation by Phoenix Designer Tiffe Fermaint See also: Frances Vintage to Open a New Location at Biltmore Fashion Park 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: Bakelite was one of…

Ball: A Google Image Experiment by Everynone

From collaborative art group Everynone comes “Ball” — a sharp look at a 3D shape that dominates all aspects of our lives.  Everynone is a team of New York-based filmmakers, Will Hoffman, Daniel Mercadante, and Julius Metoyer, who write that their goal is to “make videos about everyone.” Check out the video…

Frances Vintage to Open a New Location at Biltmore Fashion Park

See also: A Sneak Peek at Frances Studio’s Summer Pop-Up Arcadians, vintage fiends, and style hounds alike have reason to rejoice — Frances Vintage is expanding its retail venture. The locally owned boutique, which specializes in vintage-inspired clothing, gifts, and accessories, announced it will be setting up (another) shop at…

First Look: Reincarnation by Phoenix Designer Tiffe Fermaint

See also: 100 Creatives – Tiffe Fermaint See also: The Alternative Fashion Society Debuts with Animal Royale See also: Three Phoenix Fashion Designers to Watch in 2012 Fashion designer Tiffe Fermaint always brings a certain edgy glamour to her work, whether it’s a sartorially savvy lush white coat or a…

WTF NASA: A Collection of NASA-Born Ideas That Have Made Life Awesome

Jacob Mulligan is an undergrad student at Northeastern who just kicked off a website with a simple question: “What the fuck has NASA done to make your life awesome?” The creative is a self-taught developer whose projects include Notely, PerkStreet Financial, and Readable, which simplifies and “cleans up” content on…

Seven Phoenix Shops Perfect for Back to School Essentials

Whether it feels like it or not, summer is coming to an end — well, the vacation part of it anyway. And if you’ve already signed up for your classes then Phase 1 of your back-to-school agenda is complete. Time for Phase 2: Shopping. Here are seven local businesses that…

42: Daniel Shepherd

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Daniel Shepherd…