10 Wishes for Medlock Plaza’s (Soon-to-Be) Available Space

Medlock Plaza on Camelback Road and Central Avenue will soon have a prime spot in its mom-and-pop-centric retail center, and something has got to fill it. As was previously reported, Red Hot Robot, the toy gallery at 14 West Camelback Road, will be moving out at the end of the…

Tyler Nevitt’s Style Behind the Lens

It’s hard not to care about clothing and fashion when your passion lies in the visual arts, namely photography. And local photographer Tyler Nevitt says his daily wardrobe inspiration comes from the grungy feel of concerts and early 90s style. The 25-year-old describes his style as dressy, but laid back;…

Arizona Knitting and Needlepoint to Close in Scottsdale

After more than 25 years in the knitting business, Rebecca Deeprose is closing up her shop in Scottsdale at the end of February. Arizona Knitting and Needlepoint, on 3617 North Goldwater Blvd, was known for its huge assortment of supplies and project opportunities as well as its classes and community…

The Manzilian: A Whole Other (Hot, Hairy) Ball of Wax

We’ve been pretty clear about manscaping in the past: Do pluck your unibrow, don’t shave funny patterns into your body hair; do pluck or trim nose and ear hair, but don’t do this in front of us. Simple. But for the ladies (and men) who’d like their men to be…

Desert Bike Polo: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Forget horses — the guys at AZ Bike Polo invited teams of pedal pushers to the Grace Community Church parking lot in Tempe on Saturday and Sunday for a two-wheeled showdown. We checked out a few matches and took a few notes. Per usual, the Good’s above, the Bad and…

POOL Together to Close in February

Almost six months after its soft opening in July, POOL Together announced it will close its doors on Feb. 5.The indie co-op was the brain child (and trust fund baby — at an estimated $3 million) of a California investor, real estate developer and retail consultant, who took over the…

Peep-Toe Boots: A Great Way to Show Off Your Fugly Feet

You can ignore the fact that this woman is clearly standing on a cooler in boots that look like she shoved her foot into a dead raccoon. Believe it or not, those offenses are besides the point, being: Your feet are ugly. Everyone’s are. And they’re even worse during the…

Lost Phoenix

Note: This blog has been updated with information since its initial publication.Marshall Shore is from New York, but you’d hardly guess that based on how much he knows and loves about Phoenix. Shore’s blog, Lost Phoenix, highlights historical places and events that helped shape the culture of the Valley, but…

8-Bit Deviant: Five Games to Play When You Should Be Working

It’s afternoon, and you’re sitting at your desk doodling, daydreaming, and attempting to update your Facebook status on your phone. Fortunately the days of office trash can basketball, coffee-chugging contests, and (hopefully) cubicle hurdles are long gone. If you didn’t get the memo, we’ll spell it out for you: There…

Scotch Naturals: Nail-Friendly Polish for Kids and Adults

Like many successful companies, Scotch Naturals started off with a mom on a mission.When Ginny Cardenas’ daughters began to attend “girlie-girl” parties and slathering kids’ cosmetics on their faces, she grew concerned about the cheap, glittery crap that ended up, well, everywhere.She figured she wouldn’t put the kid stuff on…

Olive In Paris to Close in the Melrose District

Looks like Olive’s stay in Paris will come to a close at the end of February. The boutique that had a all-too-short-lived existence as Olive Annie on Seventh Street became Olive in Paris when owners Lani Griffin and Laurie Lavy decided to buddy up with the folks at Paris Envy…

Melecio Flores’ Country Kicks Combo

When Melecio Flores isn’t rocking his country western finest at Yucca Tap Room’s Valley Fever, or building bikes for his weekly pub crawl, he is probably thinking about sneakers. He says what started as a way to identify himself in high school grew into an obsession, and now dedicates a…

Tease, A Scandalesque: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Blissom Booble and her team of scandalesque entertainers took over the The Duce with their sexy spectacle, Tease. We watched the full Friday rundown and took a few fashionable notes. The Good’s above, the Bad and the Ugly are after the jump and the full, sexy slideshow is right here…

2011 Resolution Guide: Extreme Edition

We’re nearing the end of January, which means it’s OK to admit it: You’ve already given up your New Year’s resolution … or you’re on the fast track to forfeiting. Instead of shame, take comfort in the stories of four people who are in the resolution minority. In the past…

Misha Renteria’s European Street Style

Misha Renteria loves running but not nearly as much as she loves fashion. After spending most of 2010 traveling Europe and swooning over street fashion, she’s back in Phoenix, managing the new G Star RAW store in Fashion Square Mall, finishing half marathons and inspiring others with her fresh fashion…

Sweets and Beats to Close at the End of January

As reported on Chow Bella this afternoon, Liam Murtagh and Emily Spetrino-Murtagh — the husband and wife team behind Sweets and Beats — are closing the doors to their candy, record, and locally made craft store at the end of the month and liquidating inventory this week. Read more about…

Locally Made Valentine Love

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and let’s be real: Drugstore candy boxes, stuffed animals and red roses are so unoriginal. Luckily, we have some local creatives who are cooking up a few things for the holiday and taking orders ahead of time …1) Set of 5 morbid valentines ($12)…

The Photography of Timothy Archibald

Take a look at the image to the left about photo etiquette (in case it’s hard to read, go here for a larger likeness) and tell us, with a straight face, that you’ve never photographed a pet, bridges, puddles, or your car’s rear-view mirror. You have, haven’t you?! This image…

Corbin Chamberlin’s Devotion to All Things Gaudy and Glam

Given: We can’t all pull off what’s in Corbin Chamberlin’s closet. For starters, he says he truly believes “the world would be a better place with a few more Birkin bags and diamond brooches.” In addition to writing about fashion for Paper Magazine, New York Magazine’s -The Cut, FashionEtc, Arizona…

Barrett-Jackson Kick Off: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Those who couldn’t wait for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction gathered at the Scottsdale Pavilions on Saturday to check out a lineup of muscle cars and hot rods. We’ll keep you updated with takes and numbers from the auction, but in the meantime, take note of the preview — Good,…