Consignment/resale boutique Darling Jen opened three weeks ago, and the stylish new store in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood has already become a local hotspot for classy fashion and unique collectibles, with excellent cause. It’s clear that owner Jennifer Hernandez, who operated a jewelry business with her husband for 8 years, knows…
Alejandra Vidal of Imaginale Design is a big believer in making style mistakes. “Give yourself permission to make them,” the chic, bubbly writer behind the blog Imaginale says, “because they help you get closer to defining your own personal style.” Vidal calls her style “feminine and accessible,” and she has…
Literary geeks and fantasy fans across the nation are lining up to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, which opens in theaters at midnight tonight. Anyone who’s read J.K. Rowling’s book series already knows how the final battle pans out, but there are some locals who might…
Equipped with a tripod, Flip camera, and several gallons of water, we teamed up with New Times photographer Jamie Peachey to document exactly how long it takes some common household objects take to dissolve when exposed to blazing solar rays. Butter is no match for either a hot skillet or…
“Sauna printing” is how Claire Warden jokingly describes her process of platinum print making.Warden says the process is easier to do in her own own makeshift darkroom than having to sneak into one around town — and definitely cheaper than building a professional-grade one from scratch. The space in her Phoenix home isn’t particularly dark. An…
Kate Benjamin is the proud owner of a new (and another) cattoo, er, tattoo inspired by her favorite animal — the cat. Benjamin’s a huge local supporter of the fur balls — she owns Moderncat Studio in Phoenix and collaborated with local creative Heidi Abrahamson on cat hair jewelry in May. This summer, she’s…
When Sahar Mitchell steps on stage to perform as one-half of local daredevil sideshow act The Strange Family Circus, audience members probably aren’t focusing on her ensemble. That’s only because their attention is probably focused on the string of razor blades being pulled out of her mouth or the straightjacket she’s…
Creating art with fellow Phoenicians under the beauty of an air conditioning system is a summer day activity we’ll fully support.We’ve scoured local museums and studios to bring you a variety of sessions to either brush up before the school year kicks in, stay creative inside until it starts to…
When the W Scottsdale and Maxim get together to throw a pool party for MLB All-Star Weekend, there’s bound to be fashionable people, fancy drinks and plenty of festivities. The hotel’s WET deck was full of baseball memorabilia, fans, and players, so we thought we’d stop by to take a…
The creative and fashionable minds behind Roka Boutique want to be your friends — and not just on Facebook. Unlike many similar designer shops, the small boutique, packed with fashionable brands like Juicy Couture and True Religion, is modern and chic, but not snooty. On any given afternoon, owner Bridgette…
Downtown Phoenix is rattling with excitement; Major League Baseball’s biggest names are in town for the 2011 All-Star game, and there’s a giant rattle snake chasing folks ’round the city.Don’t freak out, it’s not the venomous kind responsible for more deaths each year in the United States and Mexico than…
Equipped with a tripod, Flip camera, and several gallons of water, we teamed up with New Times photographer Jamie Peachey to document exactly how long it takes some common household objects take to liquify when exposed to blazing solar rays. The result: A summertime series called Melt With You. Cue…
Taz Loomans is an architect and a woman who practices what she preaches — a community-oriented, sustainable lifestyle. Before you roll your eyes at the buzz words, consider Taz’s home (called Three Palms) and compare it to the mission statement of her business, Blooming Rock Development. Taz and her husband…
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…
The folks behind Perihelion Arts gallery in downtown Phoenix are on summer vacation, but their doors will open tonight for a pop-up art exhibition featuring the latest work from The Rise Project, a Downtown community arts and music youth program.Joseph “Sentrock” Perez curated the Project’s first art show last month as part…
Last week, as part of Gannett-wide layoffs, the Arizona Republic made a few nips and tucks of its own. The most significant impact on the editorial side was the elimination of the paper’s fashion supplement, Yes. Members of the local fashion community say they were disappointed to see the end of Yes, but…
Matilda’s Closet in Glendale is not for the faint-hearted shopper. It would take months and a football team of vintage experts to sift through the entire collection of owners Rose and Sandy Prescott — it’s a museum of vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares. The self-professed “vintage clothing junkies” began hunting…
Summer is here and the scorching Phoenix sun is melting everything from Hanna Montana chocolate coins to ruby red lipstick. Equipped with a tripod, Flip camera, and several gallons of water, we set up temporary residence in New Times photographer Jamie Peachey’s backyard, and watched stuff melt. The result, a…
In an environment where glory holes, fire torches, and 2,000-degree furnaces are part of a day’s work, Circle 6 Studios owner John Longo and glass blower Juston Daniels endure the (indoor) heat in pursuit of perfecting their artwork. Their studio’s at the end of a dirt driveway behind a modest-looking home…
Pittsburgh-based United Pixelworkers are known for their limited-edition tees geared toward designers and web fiends alike. And for thee next 10 days, Phoenix-based design fans have the chance to nab one of the faux union’s tees that spotlight our Valley of the Sun…
Independence Day, but if you’re sharp, you’ll also be stocking up on local goods to get you through the fourth round of sparklers. In celebration of our independence, a bunch of our favorite Local First AZ independent stores and boutiques are having week-long deals. We’re talking 20 percent off at more than…
The Millennium Pool Party Series continued on Saturday in North Scottsdale with plenty of bikini-clad and trunk-wearing locals ready to make a splash. We stopped by to take a few fashionable notes. The Good’s above, The Bad and The Ugly are after the jump and the whole summer slideshow is right…
