92: Lisa Starry

​92: Lisa Starry When we saw Lisa Starry’s dancers shaking what their mamas gave them like nobody’s business at the New Times 40th Anniversary Party last month, we knew we had to get her into our 100 Creatives list — and soon. This season will mark 11 years for Starry’s…

Local Fashion: Kiss the Girl’s Vintage-Inspired Tees

​Throw a two carat rock in Scottsdale and you’ll hit a fashion-conscious woman. But with Betsey Johnson, Gucci and Barney’s New York already in place at Fashion Square, it’s hard to find successful local designers catering to the Phoenix market. Kiss the Girl is one notable exception. I bought my first…

SAS Fabric by the Pound, Let’s Shop

We like to believe that every crafter, seamstress, and sharp shootin’ glue gunner in town has been to SAS at least once. If you haven’t, well, get with the program and be sure to keep it in mind for your next project…

93: Yuri Artibise

No. 93: Yuri Artibise Yuri is a recovering public policy wonk. He has a depth of experience in research and analysis of contemporary policy issues, including a stint at ASU’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy. His current passion is community building and creating livable neighborhoods. Since moving to the Valley…

94: Daniel Tantalean

94: Daniel TantaleanDaniel Tantalean is the principle producer/director of his film production company, Formatted Pictures. His recent thesis film project, El Sueño played at Short Film Corner at Cannes International Film Festival. Tantalean strives to direct and produce social commentaries probing at the truth behind many social problems. He recently…

95: Mayme Kratz

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…

Los Suns Jerseys: A Slam Dunk for Saturday?

Last night’s game was a little rough on the nerves — we’re still recovering from a near-aneurysm in the last three seconds. But we don’t have much time. Saturday is game-face day, both for the Suns and for Arizona. It brings game six against the Lakers and the march against…

96: Adam Dumper (“Dumperfoo”)

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…

Silly Bandz: The Rubber Band You Can … Wear

We’ll trade you princesses for glow in the dark penguins. That’s right. We have our very own pack of Silly Bandz (and we’re giving ’em away after the jump). After countless calls to toy stores around the Valley, it sounds like truckloads of these things are on their way.  …

97: Jane Reddin

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away. Expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…

Flipped Bird, Jewely Ya and Dos Fannies at Muse Apparel

Victoria Lindley opened Muse Apparel, a neighborhood boutique at 7th Street and Glendale five years ago. She says with nothing like it around for miles, she quickly became the go-to place for the North Central crowd looking for chic staples like Michael Stars t-shirts, Ella Moss’ flirty tops and fitted…

Jen Deveroux, What Are You Wearing?

​ ​ ​ ​Jen Deveroux is a Phoenix-based party promoter — with some of the best flyers in town. Check them out at www.jendeveroux.com What is the last item of clothing you bought?1960’s Leopard Jumpsuit. What is the item of clothing you most covet at the moment?(get the answer after…

98: Carol Panaro-Smith

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…

Vajazzling: A New Kind of Bedazzled Box

Vajazzling is exactly what it sounds like, and with a spokesperson like Jennifer Love Hewitt (video after the jump), you’d better jump on that bandwagon while it’s still afloat … and sparkling. In a typical vajazzling session, Sawarovski crystals are “tattooed” in a variety of shapes and messages. They’re not…

99: Brian Boner

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away; expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…

Lauren Hart, What Are You Wearing?

We’ve asked this question to the folks around town who rock vintage threads but what about someone who, you know, doesn’t wear things other people have sweat in before?Lauren Hart, owner of the Root Salon in central Phoenix, certainly fits the bill (speaking of bills, we cringe to think of…

100: Fausto Fernandez

As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we often run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away, expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…

PHXated Marks New Times’ 40th

​We’ve been meaning to tell you about PHXated.com — a smart blog about all things Phoenix written by a smart guy, Bill Wyman. And we were reminded of that when we noticed Wyman wrote about Phoenix New Times today, in honor of the paper’s 40th anniversary…

Sex and the City 2 Fashion Show Drives Us to Drink (a Cosmo)

Last night, Sex and the City fans gathered by the rooftop pool at the W Scottsdale for Steve Levine’s “Carrie On” Fashion Show in celebration of the upcoming second film release. Surprisingly, the gender divide wasn’t as wide as expected. About a third of the audience were dudes — though whether they were there…

Joe Arpaio Pinatas Already in Production at Mario Ramos Imports

  When Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo cut loose with the secret that there’s a Mexican craft store in town, we were in the car within minutes. Mario Ramos Imports, on 32nd Street south of McDowell, has a nice supply of extra-thick Mexican embroidery thread, a few pillowcases and placemats with cool patterns…