We are in love with the new TOMS Ballet Flat line. Comfy, casual and wearable, making your world a bit more walkable for First Friday’s, Art Walks and more. Check out the cool video below and order the line online by clicking here.
Fashion Group International of Arizona is having a MUST-ATTEND Spring 2012 runway and trend report (straight from New York, London, Milan and Paris!) from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9 at Studio Movie Grill in Scottsdale. Sponsored by Gate 6 and ON Media Publications, the evening will also include refreshments, an informal modeling presentation and networking with top industry experts such as Marylou Luther of the International Fashion Syndicate and editors from Paper, W and InStyle magazines. Directors from Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales will serve as the expert Style Panel, sharing insights and answering questions on major trends for spring and how they relate to Arizona. Guests will also have the chance to give back to the public by donating gently-used, interview-appropriate clothing or accessories to Fresh Start, who will have a Self-Esteem Room on premise.
Cost is $45 for FGI members and $55 for the general public. Space is limited, so hurry! You can order tickets here or RSVP with a check payable to FGI-AZ and mailed to Autumn-Lynn, PMB C5-614, 7942 West Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85382. Reservation deadline is February 8.
Studio Movie Grill | 15515 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ | 85260
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Grab your car coats, your heels that look like 50’s mega hot rods and of course, your credit card – it is time for local fashion enthusiasts to rejoice. Italian fashion powerhouse PRADA has finally made its gilded way to the Valley with a brand-new boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Complete with men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, leather bags in this season’s brightest and boldest pastels and obviously, the greatest shoes on earth, Prada’s newest flagship has officially determined the Valley‘s status as a quickly-rising fashion hotspot. Be warned, however: the stylishly mastered, delectably covetable window displays have already proven to cause mini heart attacks.
PRADA at Scottsdale Fashion Square | 7014 East Camelback | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | (480) 941-2140
Whether it’s date night, girl’s night or sit-on-your-couch-with-a-pizza-and-watch-hilarious-movies-t0-avoid-crying night, February 14th is just an excuse to buy a new outfit and the goal is basically the same: to look your best so you feel your best. Don’t wallow, work it. An outfit guide for your Valentine’s Day situation is awaiting after the jump. »READ MORE
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Tempe-based jeweler extraordinaire NightRider Jewelry will celebrate the opening of a new store from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. February 8 at Scottsdale Fashion Square. With prices ranging from $300 to $3,000, NightRider jewelry is the brainchild of high-end jewelry expert and artisan George Ganem and Nick and Thad Ballantyne, who put an emphasis on crosses, skulls and other silver handcrafted pieces in their designs. The jewelry, which is 100% American-made, has long been a favorite of the motorcycle crowd but has recently been adopted by Hollywood powerhouses like Alice Cooper, Kenny Chesney and –our personal favorite – Johnny Depp, who wore a NightRider design on the November 2011 cover of Vanity Fair.
“Our customers appreciate the fact that we make all of our products ourselves right here in the Valley, with no outsourcing whatsoever,” said Nick Ballantyne, of NightRider’s exponential growth at a time when so many are being forced to cut back on nonessentials. “Our careful craftsmanship ensures that our pieces hold their value, and that’s a major part of why so many of our customers have come back in time and time again.”
If we can’t order Johnny Depp for Valentine’s Day, we guess we’ll take a piece of his jewelry. Ok…not his actual jewelry. All right…fine. A similar piece will do.
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Spoiler altert: Valentine’s Day is a holiday for women. We know, we know, it’s quite a shock, but the flowers, chocolate, diamonds and a night of swoon worthy wining and dining is actually not geared toward men. Pick your jaws up of the floor because it’s time to make this right. Thank Cupid Four Peaks has the answer with a man-worthy V-Day package that’ll get him excited. Beer glasses, batteries and gift card to drink amongst friends at his favorite local brewery? Perfecto. It gets better. You can create your own gift package in your price range that’ll have him wanting to dunk like Blake Griffin. High fives all around, ladies, you just hit the jackpot. Fingers crossed he found that subtle hint on his screensaver, in his inbox and taped to his rearview mirror so you two can koozie up late night on the 14th.
Legendary 1970s supermodel Pat Cleveland will give a lively and intimate discussion titled “The Golden Heart of Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo” at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 at the Phoenix Art Museum. Not only will Cleveland bring the spirit of di Sant’ Angelo to life through personal accounts of studio fittings and runway experiences, but she will shed light on the fantasy of the designer’s imagination, explaining how the fabrics felt and moved and how di Sant’ Angelo pinned them to achieve particular results. Cleveland will also expound on her experience as a top model in an era in which young women were experiencing new roles and new freedoms, and how fashion reflected those changes. Included with general museum admission; seating is first-come, first-served.
Phoenix Art Museum | 1625 North Central Avenue | Phoenix, AZ | 85004
If you didn’t make little purses out of jean pockets when you were a wee one, then you were probably a normal child playing with Barbies and/or race cars and not dreaming of a successful stint on Project Runway before the show ever existed. Well, now is your chance to get back some of those lost creative years by making your own phone case out of old jeans. It gives a whole new meaning to the term “butt dial.” Check out the step-by-step directions here on BLDG 25 and happy sewing (or gluing if we’re being realistic).
Don’t be afraid to get up close and personal with Estee Lauder’s Cyber Eyes, a brilliant look created with Pure Color Intense Eye Color and Eyeshadows. The Intense Eye Color comes in a thick, easy-to-apply crayon for vivid, long-lasting eye color and the eyeshadows, which are created with limited-edition shades Cyber Green, Cyber Silver, Cyber Teal, Cyber Copper, Cyber Lilac and Cyber Pink, create a burst of no-fade, high chromatic color.
Prep your close-up with Estee Lauder Matte Face Primer, a soft cream that smooths fine lines and readies your skin for makeup application. Excited yet? Head to Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale from January 25 to February 5 to see how these products work for you and receive a stylish, limited-edition tote and other beauty gifts with your purchase of $70 or more.
Scottsdale-based Remix Watches, the LED lighted watch that’s like a personal wrist disco, was a celebrity favorite this past week at the Sundance Film Festival 2012. Celebrities including Paris Hilton, LMFAO’s Red Foo, KayCee Stroh of “High School Musical” and Jason Mraz rocked the brightly colored watches in Park City. Remix founder, Ryan Town reports, “We outfitted the party rock crew with RemixWatches for their weekend at Sundance. Red Foo said he wanted to REMIX a ‘Batman-inspired’ watch and sport that yellow and black.” Oh wait, what about us? We’re sportin’ our bright pink watch everyday to the DLT office! Wanna join the A list, Remix fist pumping crowd with us? Click here to shop online.
Are you worried about this upcoming holiday of love? Well fear no more because renowned Phoenix dating coach Joann Cohen’s new Dud to Stud and Drab to Fab programs have exactly what you need. These intensive 14-day programs help singles learn to become more date-able by sprucing up their image. Sign up now because V-Day is right around the corner.
Accommodating Phoenix single men and women, this makeover campaign of love is designed to help singles by turning them into the best versions of themselves. Through the use of her “Dream Team,” made up of an image consultant, photographers, matchmakers, and stylists, Cohen’s program virtually transforms the client. »READ MORE
Tangerine and shades of bright orange are popping up for Spring / Summer 2012. The Hermes Spring Summer 2012 runway show with new designer Christophe Lemaire featured a hot orange pocket-sized bag against copper and lighter shades of the primary color. We found this Crossbody Structured bag at Forever 21 for just $19.80. But if you’ve got it, flaunt it for the Hermes.
Hermes image via Trend Hunter
Prada Wicker Wedges at the Chandler My Sister's Closet
Set your alarms and grab your most comfortable shopping shoes for the spring styles unveiling at all 12 My Sister’s Closet locations and Well Suited locations Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. Both My Sister’s Closet and Well Suited will open their doors to more than 80,000 “Out with the Cold, In with the New“ consigned designer and premium clothing, shoes, accessories and more. Each store sell a unique blend of consigned items at 60 – 90 percent below retail value. Online shopping begins at 8:15 am. Founded 20 years ago, Eco-Chic Consignments, Inc. has since grown into a $16+ million business with 12 locations in some of the nicest neighborhoods of Arizona and California. Lines form early so grab your cuppa and get there quick.
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The sun is shining, birds are chirping and Phoenix is all abuzz with the Waste Management Phoenix Open rapidly approaching. So what does this mean for locals besides bad traffic? We’ll tell you. It means every little frat boy (young and old) and club hopping fist pumper will be emerging in daylight hours to drink excessively and set up a$$hole camp at the 16th hole. Gentlemen, don’t be these guys. You are better. You don’t wear argyle socks or graphic tees. Here are a few tips to dressing up that classic t-shirt and making people stop and stare….for the right reasons.
<—Sorry Ricky Fowler. You are clearly dressed like an undesirable.
You’ve tried running, walking, hiking, starving – you name it – to get rid of excess pounds, but have you tried freezing fat? It may sound crazy, but CoolSculpting, a fat freezing treatment that sculpts your body naturally, safely and without surgery or downtime is the hottest new way to shed weight. See the treatment in action at Mane Attraction Salon in Phoenix at 6:30 tonight January 25 with Susan Van Dyke, M.D. on hand to answer questions. Guests will also enjoy refreshments, product samples and the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Van Dyke Laser & Skin or a full CoolSculpting session. The event is free but seating is limited and there’s still a few left.
For info or to reserve a spot, email Suzanne at Suzanne@maneattractionsalon.com or call 602-956-2996.
Mane Attraction Salon | 3156 East Camelback Road | Phoenix, AZ 85016
Put your thinking cap on…If I only had a brain…This swift Brain Hat found on LikeCool.com is sure to make you waaay smarter. Click here to get the pattern for just $5.
Designer-collaboration king Target will debut the ultimate colab series May 6 with The Shops at Target, a partnership with the owners of specialty shops and boutiques around the country to co-create affordable, limited-edition collections for shoppers. The first collection, which will be at all Target stores and their website, will feature five exclusive lines with nearly 400 exclusive products from specialty shops The Candy Store, Cos Bar, Polka Dog Bakery, Privet House and The Webster. Each line will reflect each shop owner’s unique aesthetic, from kitschy nail files for $1 to funky dog collars to drool-worthy swagger for the home for $160. Have we forgotten Jason Wu already? No way. Mark your calendars.
Store your diamond studs, funky costume jewelry and ladylike pearls this season: bling has come down to earth. In muted tones and sharp, natural shapes, the new cocktail ring may look like something you studied in geology class but is no less beautiful and no less bright than any rhinestone band. In fact, showing up in gems such as deep magenta agate, crystal-tipped quartz and sturdy celestial amethyst, these natural-cut appendage accessories prove to have a stunning effect. Taking any simple outfit to a level of natural, earthy allure, we dub these elemental geodes the season’s simplest path to style. Check out our favorites after the jump.
We all have days when dressing even remotely chic feels as large of a burden as our 20-pound handbags. We may own enough party-ready leopard-print jackets, dresses and heels to last us till NYE 2016, but sometimes in the morning it is a fashionable feat to pick out anything that’s not black, gray or stretchy. Thanks to nail artist Zoe Pocock, however, an easy solution to maintaining last weekend’s glamorous get-up is now at our fingertips – literally. In February, UK line of designer nail wraps Nail Rock will be available at CVS in all of its starry, sequined, lacy, chic and animal-print glory. Sound as high-maintenance as your morning routine? Never: the wraps require no heat, waiting or drying time; last up to ten days on the fingers, two weeks on the toes and retail for a whopping $6.99 for sixteen wraps– exactly what lazy busy fashionistas like us want to hear.
Judging by this season’s hottest color – the unapologetically bright, no-holds-barred shade of orange called Tangerine - it looks like it’s time to revamp our very bland makeup routine. Thankfully, we don’t have to go any farther than Glendale, where Zethina of Zethina Cosmetics and Skin Care, who has worked with celebrities like Pink, Lisa Ling and Julie Chen, has created her own mineral cosmetic line free of fillers, binders, parabens and strange additives with names like bismuth and oxychloride. The line now features seven new eye shadows dubbed the Happy Hour collection, in which Zethina has whipped up brilliant shades such as Straight-Up, a light orange; Sparx, a dark orange; Lemon Drop, Julip, Hypnotic, DJ, a purple, and Cosmo – you guessed it, a glaring pink. Not for the faint-hearted, or a new seasonal must-have? Wear with confidence and decide.
Zethina Cosmetics & Skincare | 19420 N. 59th Ave. Suite E-150 | Glendale, AZ 85308.
Sweet, ladylike and oh-so-retro, the Mary Jane is back and it ain’t her last dance. Stuart Weitzman has created a great cap-toe look in a couple perfectly pastel shades (pictured), but why stop at just one pair? With a reinforcement strap, these shoes are made for more than just walking and may prove useful in a street fight and/or dance off. Just joking around, but there are more options to choose from after the jump just in case. »READ MORE
Towering tresses, Curly Q’s and Gaga-esque glamour take the stage at the 12th Annual Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour competition on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at W Scottsdale.
Hosted by BRAVO’s Shear Genius finalist Ben Mollin, eight Valley salons and stylists will take it to the catwalk to showcase their creative talent in the ultimate hair competition. Salons include include Blu Sol Salon and Spa, HAIR by Luis A. Solis, J Salon, Michael Alexander Salon and Spa, Rochelle’s Salon & Spa, SalonXtian, Simply Ravishing The Salon and The Hair Gallery will compete for the coveted national title of Supreme Salon. The top three tress-teams will advance to Las Vegas for the chance to win the Supreme Salon title and a cash prize.
Each team will feature its own theme, routines and distinctive hairstyles, which best represent their artistic abilities. Judges include stylist Ethan Murray, clothing designer Angela Johnson and national recording artist, Kelley James.
Hair by Luis Solis
Seating begins at 5:00 p.m. and tickets starting at $15 can be purchased here. The first 200 guests before 6:00 p.m. will have the opportunity to register for a runway show seat. This event is limited to guests 21 years of age or older.
W Scottsdale | 7277 East Camelback Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Forumla One driver Stefan Johansson will be at W Hotel’s, The Store January 19 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm to showcase his his luxury limited edition Stefan Johansson Växjö timepiece collection. These elegant watches will only be available for a limited time, January 15 – 22 at The W Scottsdale.
Before any timepiece can display the Växjö crest, it must pass the ultimate road test: an actual Formula One race on the wrist of Johansson or another pro driver. Racing conditions (vibrations, shocks, altitude changes and extreme heat) test the watch’s movement, accuracy, fit of the straps, function of the buckles and legibility of the dial.
This line of custom Swiss-made timepieces, exclusively sold directly through the company are not available for purchase at retail outlets. Starting at a price $7500, these magnificent watches are a must for any diehard collector.
The W Scottsdale invites all racing fans to meet Johansson and check out this luxurious collection Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
W Scottsdale | 7277 East Camelback Road | Scottsdale AZ, 85251
Image via Stefan Johansson, luxist
Global Family Philanthropy’s Pop-Up Charity at Scottsdale Waterfront will continue this weekend’s appearance with special hours today Monday, January 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The charity, which was founded in 2009 by Paradise Valley resident Lori Goldberg to provide basic needs for impoverished children in Haiti, teamed up with Cardinals Safety Adrian Wilson, Youth Against Poverty founder Shawn Esmaili and Scottsdale Waterfront to sell brand new children’s, women’s and men’s athletic shoes from brands like Puma, Converse, Vans, Nike and Adidas at prices as low as $20 – the proceeds of which will benefit a medical clinic in Haiti. “In Haiti,” says Goldberg, “medical care is non-existent, except for the extremely wealthy. When we reach our goal of raising $100,000, we will break ground on a free health care facility that will interface with medical teams from the local hospital.”
Along with Esmaili, Adrian Wilson, who owns High Point Shoes at the Waterfront, donated over 2,500 pairs of shoes. He will appear at the pop-up from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 20 to sign free autographs with every purchase, which are tax deductible.
Miss our interview with Adrian Wilson? Click here.
Global Family Philanthropy Pop-Up Charity is between Sauce and High Point Shoes at Scottsdale Waterfront. Hours for next weekend are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. January 20 and 21, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 22.
High Point Shoes | 7135 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 175 | Scottsdale, AZ | 85251
As mentioned in our trend report this morning, the 90s are officially back. That’s right. Pop in your copy of Clueless for a refresher on Cher and Dionne’s ensemble fashions. Or add just an on trend touch of 90s to a little black dress or a pair of cut off shorts with these $14 floral leggings from Urban Outfitters. Cynthia Rowley showcased floral covered stems at her Spring 2012 runway show in New York this past fall. Now, everything’s is coming up roses in lesser-priced trend stores.
