Happy international Geek Pride Day. Live it up — you’ll have another 364 days to sew your Comicon costume, hack into your wannabe girlfriend’s Facebook account, code the latest forum on your video game blog, plot internet revenge, and pose counterpoints to all of the above arguments in a variety…
Elizabeth Rossi has a dream job a lot of fashion-forward females would die kill for: she’s a personal shopper at Barneys New York. And because she’s constantly pairing customers with outfits, shoppers with handbags, and Barneys regulars with the latest must-haves, she knows how to shop like a pro. Rossi…
On Friday night, Project Ethos made a stop on its nationwide tour in Scottsdale, promising to combine art, music and fashion on the Axis/Radius runway. The event, sponsored by Vitamin Water Zero, Frederick’s of Hollywood Swim, and Cardiwrap by Kymaro, transformed the Scottsdale club into an open-air art gallery and a…
Echo Magazine, SWAY, and 1N10 hosted a summertime beach ball bash over the weekend at the Wyndham’s rooftop pool. The annual event’s known for its beach ball and swimsuit competitions to the tune of a killer playlist. We checked out the scene and took a few fashionable notes. The Good’s…
There’s a recipe to a good man hunt: a cute outfit, a good group of friends, a series of eye-contact games and small talk, and typically, a ton of alcohol. Next weekend, PoolBoy Magazine, the Phoenix-based lookbook full of (mostly nude) Phoenix dudes will celebrate the success of its first…
Dennita Sewell can’t believe she didn’t keep the note she scribbled on a pad by her phone the day she got a phone call from Vernon Taylor.It was late 2007, or early 2008, when Taylor called Sewell, the Curator of Fashion Design at the Phoenix Art Museum, to say that…
[jump] A Brief History of the Video Game Console: More than 40 years of gaming history are crammed into this exhaustive site, which covers every single system that’s ever been released in America (from the Magnavox Odyssey to the PlayStation 3). The Video Game Revolution: Back in 2004, PBS aired…
Bowlers at the AMF Tempe Village Lanes certainly got an eyeful on Friday night, and not just because projected colorful lights and music videos danced on the walls.Local artist Corey Busboom and two of his cohorts donned furry animal outfits while hanging out at the local bowling alley. Their mission:…
Five local fashion designers (and their models) will go head-to-head this Friday night in Scottsdale, when Project Ethos continues its nationwide tour at Axis Radius on May 20.The night will showcase runway looks by Tiffe Fermaint, Rebecca Turley, Jennyvi Dizon, Monkieu Tran, and Shantidas Contu-Owen. Axis will also host local…
In today’s example of why your office mates aren’t that loud, annoying, or totally neurotic, a 36-year-old accountant in Brazil has officially won the right to watch porn … and masturbate in the office. Ana Catarian Bezerra has a chemical imbalance that triggers severe anxiety and hypersexuality — a condition…
Deck fiends of all ages dished out a few tricks on the vert ramp and bowl at KTR Skate School over the weekend. The contest, sponsored by Cowtown Skateboards, awarded cash and gift prizes to the best tricks and overall performance in each division. We took a trip to Mesa…
When Tara Logsdon is looking for some fashionable fabric to use when giving unloved teddy bears from thrift stores a makeover, the artist often utilizes stylish swathes cut from the designs of Louis Vuitton and Gucci.This “rehabilitative surgery” performed on plush toys for her “EKL Bearmy” is just one of…
Kate Benjamin knows the recipe for internet fame: part cool, part gross, and the wholehearted support of cat people … everywhere.She owns Moderncat Studio, an online cat accessory store (with a base in downtown Phoenix) for owners with a modern sense of style. Loose translation: She makes cat accessories that…
Time to grab a few (empty) cans, scissors, and a pair of gloves — Tempe’s Four Peaks Brewing Company is hosting a Beer Can Masterpiece contest this month and they’re looking for entries. Prizes for “Best Overall,” “Best Four Peaks Theme”, and “Most Creative” creations include kegs, gift cards, and…
Walk to Work isn’t technically blog, but a collection of images taken by Phoenicians who, well, actually walk to work. The page was started by local artist Kara Roschi, who’s often seen giving walking tours around downtown Phoenix. Since she started walking to where she works at Practical Art, she…
Better quit cursing like a sailor, cutting off other drivers during rush hour, or cheating at Scrabble, since the Heavenly Father will evidently judge your eternal soul in less than two weeks time.At least that’s according to numerous religious-themed billboards that have popped up across the country (including several located…
It’s official: Our favorite Corona-induced, fedora-infested, and suntan-obsessed pool party season is back in action. Spanish Fly Mexican Beach Club in Scottsdale kicked off their own regular party this weekend with more than a few board short- and bikini-clad partiers looking for a place to, well, check each other out…
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…
It’s hard to pinpoint (or pigeonhole) the quirky personal style of photographer Joi Carey.As her sinister and sexy snapshots portend, Carey’s fashion sense is partially inspired by gothic and fetish influences, but she’s also fanatic of vintage clothing and accessories, as well as clothing with a glammy and rock ‘n’…
Ah, the small distances that separate modern relationships. It used to be as simple as getting someone in your car and driving to a dead end to suck face, but soon, couples who meet through online dating sites, gaming chat rooms, and fixed-gear bike forums can happily kiss machine face…
Mom let you stay up an extra hour past your bedtime, occasionally play hooky, and maybe even gave you the last piece of cake. And this Sunday (she knows), it’s payback time. Luckily, we know better than to think all moms are the same, or even pretend to like the…
ASU students stripped down to their underwear last night and, well, ran around during the annual Undie Run held on the university’s Tempe campus. (We’ll excuse the corny name, if only because the event is the best chance for ASU students of all cool levels and shades of tan to…
