If your love of high fashion runs only as deep as your childhood nostalgia for The Smurfs, well congratulations. This edition of Morning Buzz was created just for you. Alexsandro Palombo calls himself “the father of Fashion Satire.” The artist and designer is also the creator of the popular blog,…
Scottsdale Quarter’s West Elm is sure to be popping Saturday, June 1. That’s when the modern home goods store will play host to a gaggle of Arizona-based Etsy shops offering art, crafts, and other handmade wares. See also: Top 5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend Tiffe Fermaint…
Dig up your dauber and get ready for a game of chance. Jackalope Ranch is excited to announce our first-ever bingo night at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 17, in the Lounge at Crescent Ballroom. See also: Marshall Shore’s Phoenix Wish List for 2013 Big Brain 2011 Finalist: Sarah Hurwitz…
If some of your geek friends have been a bit sluggish or down in the dumps the past couple days, it’s only to be expected since they’re probably suffering from a bout of post-Phoenix Comicon funk or still recovering from the event this past weekend. They’ll probably recover from the…
For Tiffe Fermaint, time is of the essence. The Phoenix designer melds futurism with a retro bombshell aesthetic in her new swimwear collection, TF Swim, a collaborative line that she’ll launch with Roosevelt Row boutique Nostra Style House. Her 2013 line has an unabashedly techie feel, with hard edges and…
Simply put, there were two types of people who came to Phoenix Comicon this past weekend: those who wore a costume and those who didn’t. The attendees who got into the spirit of the event and donned apparel were inspired by any number of comic books, cartoons, TV shows, video…
You know your life is in the toilet when Courtney Love is giving you advice. The notorious party girl took to Twitter this week to tell Amanda Bynes to “pull it together dude.” This was following Bynes’ most recent arrest by New York police for possession of marijuana and throwing…
Mykel Sane and Rusty Workman say they opened Black N Blue Rockstar Clothing & Accessories because Phoenix needs it. The newest addition to downtown Phoenix’s Fifth Street (just south of Roosevelt Row) is what the owners describe as a one-stop shop for all things cool — vintage duds, edgy haircuts,…
Sometimes a plain coat of paint on a wall just isn’t enough. If you’re looking for a way to shake things up at home, why not go plaid? To find out how it’s done, we met with Kenny Barrett, who recently helped plaid-ify the outside walls of GROWop Boutique in…
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: Because some days all you really need is the mystical handiness of a one-horned horse at your disposal, Safwat Saleem presents his emergency unicorn tote bag. The artist…
Describing Phoenix Comicon 2013 as busy would be a major understatement. As is the case with each and every version of the annual geek free-for-all, it was a vast hive of activity spread across the entirety of the Phoenix Convention Center, as well as adjacent venues and hotels. We attempted…
Chances are good that, at some point, we’ve all wondered, “Is that person homeless or a douchebag?” It’s a fine line, folks — and the lack of jobs, prevalence of mismatched flannel, and the cans of cheap beer are not helping make the distinction. Now, a website is making light…
Hair chalking, pastel locks, and intricate braids can be fun to try, but they also can be hard on your hair and impossible to do without an extra set of hands. Yeah, your favorite pinners and bloggers might make these hair trends look glamorous. Unfortunately, unless you’re a celebrity with…
For those of you falling into withdrawal while awaiting the 2014 season three première of Girls, we have good news. Banking on the success of the hit HBO show, Hustler has decided to make porno entitled This Ain’t Girls XXX, because apparently we hadn’t seen enough naked Hannah already. See…
The great American pastime of window-shopping is best done during the summer months, when time is spent indoors and there are no obligations to buy holiday gifts. Although you might want to reach for your wallet at every turn, sometimes a lack of funds and/or necessity prevents those impulse purchases…
Let’s face it, with Beard Nation alive and growing, and cats being the indomitable rulers of the Internet, it was only a matter of time before the two found each other across the worldwide web. See Also: SkyMall’s Late Spring 2013 Catalog: The Good, The Bad, and The Bananas Human…
ZOMG! Did you go to Phoenix Comicon’s “preview night” on Thursday evening and see that full-sized mockup of the Mos Eisley Cantina? What about that gruesome zombie created by the peeps from Making Monsters at the Chamber of Fear booth or the first night of the Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown?…
Gardening help can be one of the toughest things to come by. After spending hours on Google trying to figure out whether your plant needs more water, less fertilizer, more sunlight, or new potting soil, it’s easy to get discouraged and give up on the hobby altogether. Admittedly, there may…
There’s plenty of reason to be wary of 3D printing technology — what with the arrival of 3D printed gummy avatars, fetuses, and most terrifyingly guns. But a Japanese start-up is giving the whole world an entirely new reason to shudder. Human. Doll. Cloning. See Also: We’re Doomed: Robot Therapists…
In case you haven’t heard, the mustache look is out (thank God). In its wake, facial hair fanatics have turned to the more rugged (albeit less summer-practical) trend of Beard Nation. With untamed face foliage garnishing the landscapes of indie rock concerts, bike shops, and coffee bars nationwide, media masterminds…
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: Inspired by 19th century Argentina, this tear-drop quartz stone dangles from a fine sterling silver chain. Where: Bella Argentina Cost: $166 See also: The Five Worst Summer Fashion…
Travel season is nearly upon us. Whether that means lazy beaches, bustling cities, or serene forests, there’s one thing we know we can count on to get us through the transit: SkyMall. No use denying — we know you read the Phoenix-headquartered publication, too. Yes, there are approximately one million…
