If you go out in Downtown Phoenix, chances are you know Mark “Ellery” Leach. His skill behind the DJ Booth isn’t the only thing commanding our attention during one of his weekly gigs at Bar Smith or The Lost Leaf; it’s his distinguished sense of style–and maybe his penchant for…
Apparently, 85 percent of women need some serious boob help. Before you go all Gloria Steinem and start screaming about how you don’t need beach balls that still float when you’re 90, we’re just talking about the boulder holders here — not the actual boulders. According to bra expert Susan Nethero, most women are uncomfortable wearing a bra…
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…
Nerd alert: We actually teared up when watching this. You’ve got to see it. Really. Thanks to our pal Chris Fiscus over at Moses Anshell for sharing. And to U.S.-based airlines — food for thought. This is way better than charging for extra bags and witholding the peanuts!…
If your Christmas wish list wasn’t fully granted, shopping local is one of your New Year’s resolutions, or you just want to get some good deals — local boutiques are kicking off 2011 with some amazing markdowns. Vintage frocks, holiday accoutrements, handmade jewelry? Check. Here’s a list of some of our favorite indie…
Have you resolved to get yourself some space in 2011? Take note: Paisley Violin Town is looking for renters. Two little spots behind the coffee house/cafe/art gallery on Grand Avenue are available immediately, and open for everything and anything from one-on-one flamenco lessons to a non-profit’s HQ to a craft shop,…
Ever seen the sweaty (if penguins can sweat) penguins at the World Wildlife Zoo, on the westside of town? Not happy. In contrast, check this one out. Clearly not from our neck of the woods. Maybe that’s why it’s so happy. …
Harem pants are a recent fashion trend we’d rather soon forget.But designer David Lerner’s take on this garment is totally unforgettable…for all the wrong reasons.This gray heather drawstring elastic waist-banded hunk of hideous looks like grandpa’s saggy-crotched long johns.And the worst part? This thing costs $121. Oof.You can see photos…
Nothing brings out fashion weirdness quite like the death of a year. This new year’s eve there were plenty of oddities to be seen on the mean streets of Scottsdale. Check out the good above and the bad and ugly after the jump. Or, if you need an extra dose…
Bethany Keeley-Jonker’s “Blog” is “pretty” ‘darn’ funny.”” Since 2005, the Athens, Georgia blogger and writer has exposed people’s diarrhea of the quotation marks. And like real liquid feces, it’s not very pretty…
Happy New Year! Have a ball, er, sprinkle. See you in 2011…
As Arizonans, we all have a healthy respect/jealousy/craving for New York City.So if we find a blog by a former Phoenician who moved to NYC to become a writer. Well, we’re gonna take a peek…
Trish Martin can take a one dollar shirt from Goodwill, and turn into a $70 work of wearable art. The local designer calls what she does “deconstruction,” which basically means she takes old clothes and alters them to the extreme.”The T-shirt is basically my canvas,” says Martin, who has designed…
While we’re busy wishing for snow, Michael Black in Belmar, New Jersey was digging out of it. His 20-second video is the result of taking a photo every 5 minutes for 20 hours. (via @ljthornton)…
Want to know where to see the next solar or lunar eclipse? Interested in seeing images of an alien sunset? Want a free telescope? Then check out dearastronomer.com, a Phoenix-based blog dedicated to all things astronomical. Dearastronomer.com is the brain child of Ray Sanders, who has 15 years experience in…
Another year, another New Year’s Eve celebration that could go very right … or very wrong.We’re here to help you. Read this list to ensure having the best NYE ever. Or, at the very least, read this list to ensure not having the worst NYE ever…
Some people are crafty, some aren’t (i.e. me). It’s the way of the world. But taking a cue from Mantastic Crafter Patrick Murillo, I’m training in the art, and hoping to work my way up to something truly mantastic, all while trying to avoid what Murillo calls a “craftastrophe.” I’m…
The holiday season usually means plenty of time spent around the ones you love … and for that very reason, we’re here to provide a little distraction. Consider it an early present for coming to visit us when we’re not around. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and seriously, watch this video…
Some people are crafty, some aren’t (i.e. me). It’s the way of the world. But taking a cue from Mantastic Crafter Patrick Murillo, I’m training in the art, and hoping to work my way up to something truly mantastic, all while trying to avoid what Murillo calls a “craftastrophe.” I…
Our neighborhoods? Yeah, we’ve got the requisite strings of lights; the odd bush with a few chili pepper lights; and a plywood, painted snowman or two. But when it comes to true holiday spirit in the form of thousands of twinkling lights and inflatable contraptions, we found a couple that…
Want to know what Subs are?You won’t want to know after reading this post. The “fashion accessory” is designed to help urbanites who sport the saggy-pants look to keep their pants from falling down.It looks like a cross between a ladies garter belt and those awful looking sock suspenders.In fact,…
Thanks to First Fridays, ASU Downtown students, and some funky new businesses — downtown’s offerings are much more attractive than they used to be, but are people really going to haul downtown for a day of shopping? There have been mall-like attempts in the past (Arizona Center, anyone?) which didn’t…
