From my post behind the bar at Shady’s, I see quite a few things. Many of the drink-related things I see become posts on my weekly Chow Bella column “Last Call.” But a good bar is about more than just drinks, and that’s why I’m here on Jackalope Ranch this…
Each week 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: Monique Sandoval’s line Ouma specializes in whimsy, airy womenswear. After spotting and loving the formal dress she designed for Project Ethos at The Mint, it’s no…
Load up on the onions and garlic — the AIRE mask is on its way. Brazil-based inventor Joco Paulo Lammoglia writes that the mask contains tiny wind turbines and the energy created is transferred through a cable to your electronic device while sleeping, reading, even jogging. That is, if you…
Ah, pool parties are back. Block 1949 was crawling with ASU students over Spring Break who wanted a chance to cool down and kick off the season in style. We, of course, were armed and ready with a camera and some style tips. Check out the Good above, the Bad…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: You might recognize the watercolored grid above…
Introducing Pin Up Girl, a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends…
Introducing Closet Tours, an occasional look inside the wardrobes of Phoenix’s most fashionable — hooks, hangers, and all. Effortlessly unique. Romantic with boyish twists. That’s how Bunky Boutique owner Rachel Malloy describes her personal style. Casual comfort combines with asymmetrical lines, cowl necks, and soft, flowing shapes to make a…
Now, we’re not big believers in signs and superstition, but the abundance of bizarre in our own town (of course) and nationwide had us wondering… What’s up with iPad apps for cats? Huff-able caffeine? The Executive Director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts allegedly defacing another artist’s work during…
Ball, meet chain. A patent filed by cell phone company Nokia will soon enable your mobile device to send magnetic waves that would be received and felt through a “perceivable impulse” on the surface of your skin — all with the help of a handy tattoo…
As Spring Training continues throughout the Valley and kicks off the regular season, there are plenty of kickass line-ups — all up for the lookin’.In celebration, we’ve created our own fantasy team of players we wouldn’t mind seeing around town and on the field. We sifted through stats, filtered through…
Without further ado, we’re announcing the finalists for the 2012 Big Brain Awards. The award was created to recognize emerging local creatives, and for the past few weeks we’ve been narrowing the long list of submissions to 15 finalists in five categories. On April 7, from 7 to 11 p.m.,…
Each week 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: When it comes to spring break accessories, we look for pieces that are casual and more adventurous than our everyday bric-a-brac. That’s why we’re drawn to…
This week, the fight continues between women and their uterus-less congressmen, and if the creatives behind Government Free VJJ have anything to say about abortion and birth control legislation, it’s that congressmen everywhere could use a few uteri of their own. Government Free VJJ is encouraging women (and supportive men)…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: In the latest example of doomsday’s fast…
Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by local writer Deborah Sussman, illustrated below by Anton Anger: Read Sussman’s manifesto below …..
The “Ultimate” St. Patrick’s Day Block Party could only happen in Scottsdale. Participating bars including Dos Gringos, Upper Deck, and Roc Bar hosted a morning, afternoon, and evening full of live music, street food, and drunk green people. We checked out the scene and took a few fashionable notes. The…
Downtown Phoenix’s Third Friday and Art Detour combined make a weekend full of local artwork. The 24-year-old event, officially organized by Artlink, will take over galleries and studios on Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row, 16th Street (and a few in between). Here’s a peek at our Field Guide for Art Detour…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: To the glee of caffeine addicts and…
It’s Spring Break in my household. Spring Break means you have all the time in the world to make stuff, lounge around, surf Pinterest, whatever. Or at least that’s what I thought it meant — until I found myself floundering for a project to share with you.Now, I have lots…
From time to time, we’ll provide a visual guide to everyday and extraordinary situations. Welcome to Charted Territory. Oh, Spring Break. The week that comes in the middle of March (and conveniently around St. Patrick’s Day) is a nice break for college students and those of us who live down the street…
Each week 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: Recently launched haberdashery Dapper+Dash specializes in terminally fabulous Brad Goreski’s favorite accessory: the bow tie. In three deliciously dandy styles (named Huckleberry, Churchill, and Dagwood), the…
Squeeze into those skinnies and prep your best Alexa Chung impersonation, ’cause cool chick clotherie Madewell is coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square. Slated to open Tuesday, April 3, the J.Crew subsidiary specializes in casual womenswear staples like high-quality denim and T-shirts, sweaters, and tops in a vibrant array of hues…
