From Jason Wu’s catty capsule collection to Dita Von Teese’s Aussie undies, the promise of fashion and frivolity brings out a giddiness (and competitiveness) over less pricey designer items that we want and things we must have or else. And with countless collabs on the horizon, we’ve selected the five…
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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
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: Pinned together with a sterling silver band are three turquoise discs that serve as the focal point of this ring from Tempe-based jewelry designer Ashley Weber’s Against the…
Babes in bikinis and bros in boardshorts were soaking up the sun next to the pool during Cinco de Mayo weekend at the newly opened El Santo Cantina. The North Scottsdale nightspot, which features a posh pool surrounded by cabanas and a babbling waterfall, was the site of plenty of…
If you were wandering around downtown Phoenix over the weekend, you may have noticed a few colorful additions to chain-link fences. “Random Acts of Art,” in the shapes of found images and ephemera, were posted by a group that calls itself The Downtown Phoenix Mothership on a route from Second…
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 some…
Every time I find a successful Pinterest project, I think it’s the greatest thing ever. But my recent discovery of simple transfers from magazine images is the truly greatest thing ever. This project is perfect for the pile of magazines you’ve been hoarding — even if you’re not one to…
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:Take full advantage, fans, this is perhaps…
From time to time, Zach Fowle will provide a visual guide to every day and extraordinary situations … and (because he has bad handwriting) Claire Lawton will illustrate them. Welcome to Charted Territory. To our friends in the Class of 2012, we offer a few words of advice …Don’t listen…
Legendary local daredevil performance artist Jeremy Kinison is used to thrilling audiences of hundreds or more. Later this summer, however, he might be unleashing his insane antics for an audience of millions. The 32-year-old tattooed sideshow performer, who’s stunned crowds at First Friday and other local venues with his stunts…
In this week’s prime example of great parenting and self-awareness, 44-year-old Patricia Krentcil of New Jersey was arrested and charged with with felony child endangerment after she allegedly took her daughter to a local tanning salon and put her in one of the booths. While she denies allowing her daughter…
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: We caught up with Katie Walker of kt jean last week when one of her designs appeared on The Martha Stewart Show’s Etsy-centric episode. And since then, well,…
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:Jonah Lehrer finds beauty in the intersection…
Things got a bit naughty at Bar Smith on Friday, April 27 for Sticky Fingers pajama party. The crowd wasn’t quite dressed for a teenage slumber party, but there were plenty of see through shirts and fashionable negligees to go around. We stopped by to take a few fashionable notes…
Sometimes Etsy gets us down. After all, it only takes a few clicks to fall into a bottomless pit of hopeless handmade ugliness. But every once in a while, Etsy browsing results in an unearthed gem. Such serendipity was responsible for local fashion designer Katie Walker’s label kt jean (interchangeably…
Pin Up Girl is a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends. This…
We’d argue that J. Crew has cornered the market for All-American outfitting. And that being said, it’s only fitting that the wearable brand would work with up-and-coming designers. Hence the shop’s latest endeavor with the three finalists from the annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, which rewards emerging designers with monetary…
Every Wednesday 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: There’s no beating around the gorgeously manicured bush, we are Orla Kiely fangirls. The Irish designer’s bedding will be available stateside at Bed, Bath & Beyond…
Before moving back to Jan Brewer’s “hell hole” about three years ago, I lived in Boston. During my years there I rode the T regularly and picked up on some of the customary rules for mass-transit riders. Yeah, Phoenix’s measly scrap of a light rail is no T (also known…
Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by local writer Kim Porter, illustrated below by Peter Storch: Read Porter’s manifesto below …..
Pin Up Girl is a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends. Using…
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: Brace yourselves. It’s another social media…
