Downtown’s First Friday (June 1)

Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out…

Super Simple Bleach Pen Projects

If you’re not familiar with bleach pens, buckle up. These handy little pens hold a bleach gel intended for stain removal, but they’re also absolutely great tools for a quick and easy projects. Here follows a few of my favorite bleach pen inspirations from Pinterest …..

Google’s World Wonders Project

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: If you’re not headed out of…

Wedding Uggs: Perfect for When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”

Just in time for the college set to break out the mini-skirts, tank tops, engagement rings, and furry boots (it is summer, after all), comes the “I Do” collection from Ugg. Ugh. The wedding collection of furry foot ovens includes a sequin bomb boot (pictured left), a shearling covered “fluff”…

85: Christine Cassano

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 . Christine…

Faith Austin ’50s Handkerchief at Alchemy Vintage

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: Hankies are happening, people. Whether knotted around the neck or peeking out of a pocket, this is one summer trend we can get behind (unlike these seven that…

Gigi Cardella-Arredondo’s BAMF Barbie Style

When it comes to finding the right look, it’s best to seek out a professional opinion — cue Gigi Cardella-Arredondo. As a stylist for Scottsdale’s Salon Tru, makeup artist for a photo shoot turned Valley Ho ad campaign, model, and occasional beauty bloogger, Gigi Cardella, doesn’t just follow style; she…

86: Sarah Hurwitz

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 . Sarah…

87: Emmett Potter

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 . These…

88: Kirstin Van Cleef

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 . Kirstin…

Seven of the Most Expensive Spa Treatments in the World

Summertime means two things: more boozing, less clothing. And less clothing means you’ve got to be keeping that hot bod of yours in tip-top shape. From $30 for genuine dyed chicken feather hair extensions (guilty!) to $75 for the perfectly painted toes, we’ve been known to throw down a pretty…

DIY Scratch-Off Photo

Unless you play the lottery, you probably don’t run into many scratch-off activities these days. But we’re here to bring ’em back. I’ve had my eye on creating a scratch-off photograph for a while (thanks, Pinterest), but couldn’t settle on a photo. I didn’t want to risk ruining a perfect picture if this…

Seven Summer Trends to Avoid (Please)

Consider yourself warned. Whether IRL or in an ill-advised Instagram-in-the-dressing-room pic (really, why is that a thing now?), we shudder to imagine these seven trends on you and your loved ones. Even your worst enemies don’t deserve subjection to such upsetting dressing. 7. Ankle Socks with Sandals So maybe on…

89: Daniel m. Davis

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…

90: Irma Sanchez

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 . Irma…

Leather Tulip Dress by Bethany Yellowtail

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: From Native designer and FIDM grad Bethany Yellowtail (who’s a member of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribes), this sculptural, structured black leather mini dress with an exposed…

Scottsdale Named “Most Unfaithful” City in Metro Phoenix

Blame Scottsdale’s bar-to-resident ratio, its history with failed reality television series, or the clear lack of “super hot” adulterers in any other part of the city for its new title: The No. 1 Cheating Neighborhood in Phoenix. Results were tallied by USA Today according to membership per capita to the…

91: Daniel Germani

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…

92: Tiffiney Yazzie

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 . Tiffiney…