After seeing great success in Scottsale, Drybar, the original blowout-only beauty concept, is opening in Phoenix today. Located in the Camelback Corridor, Drybar will give you flawless blowouts at a flat price of $35 regardless of hair length or thickness.

You can treat yourself to a variety of styles that read like a cocktail menu. The Cosmopolitan focuses on lots of loose curls, the Straight Up is just that, simple and straight, Southern Comfort is for that big hair with lots of volume, the Mai Tai is messy and beachy, finally, the Manhattan is sleek and smooth. For the young ladies in your life, the Shirley Temple is only $24.

So, if you’re looking for a new do, head to Drybar today.

Drybar | 3172 East Camelback Rd | Phoenix, AZ

We usually try and stay away from mentioning the weather here in the Valley on DLT.  Honestly, how many times can we tell you that it’s hot out? But, we do have some news for you. HUB Clothing in Fashion Square Mall has just released two light cover-ups for the mild AZ autumn.

The empire blazer is a must-have for your wardrobe. It is perfect for a night out with the girls, a first date, or work event. This deep, midnight blue silk blazer by Quicksilver has a comfortable feel and vintage appeal.  ”The blazer is loose fitting which makes for a great layering piece, with double breasted buttons and flap pockets.”

HUB will is also featuring a cozy, oversized sweater. Perfect to wrap yourself up in with a cup of coffee and a good book, the light knitted caramel cardigan by Quicksilver adds an autumn touch over any flowing summer dress or skirt.

These are just a couple of the items available for the autumn collection. Check out HUB now to see more.

With the conclusion of the Olympics on Sunday, many women, young and old, have been inspired to pursue an active lifestyle. Whether its to get in shape or just for the fun of it, cinda b suggests adding a pop of cute to that newfound love of sports.

Cinda b offers Yoga Bags, Tennis Totes, Gym Bags, and Golf accessories in a  range of pretty colorways, in a hopes to keep women running, swinging the racket, and improving their lotus position. For a complete look at what cinda b has to offer, click here.

Van Dyke Laser & Skin hosts its first ever “Beauty Bootcamp” on September 26. From 6-7:30 p.m., experts will be sharing secrets about effortless anti-aging, techniques and products.

If you’re looking to bulk up your skincare and learn about the latest advancements in aesthetic procedures, then we recommend you take the call of duty. Beauty experts from SkinMedica, ColoreScience, and Clarisonic sharing secrets about effortless cleansing and anti-aging techniques, not to mention letting you experience the products firsthand.

While learning what it takes to achieve beautiful, healthy skin, you will receive a free gift bag of goodies from the experts and will be entered in a raffle with over $900 of great products and a free stay at the W Scottsdale Hotel.

Van Dyke | 5206 North Scottsdale Road | Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Neiman Marcus, surely one of your favorite stores will be having an up to 75% off sale from today until Thursday. August 16. Your choices of dresses, tops, shoes, handbags, and men’s apparel will all be offered at discounts. Take an extra 25% off when you buy one sale item, 30% when you buy two, 35% when you buy three. This sale is perfect for that back to school shopping you’ve waiting to do. But remember, this sale is only good for three days and is only available online.

On Friday, August 17, Ann Taylor will be opening its newest concept store at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale. This is the newest opening since the Chandler location last summer. Help Ann Taylor celebrate the grand opening on the following Saturday, August 18, with a shopping event for clients and the public from 1-5 p.m. This is in partnership with the Junior League of Phoenix, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women everywhere, and improving the community through effective action.

The new Ann Taylor boutiques were designed by S. Russell Groves architects and are inspired by a stylish, moder contemporary home. It will be provide an intimate, chic shopping experience: exactly what you ladies are looking for. Imagine white washed maple hardwood floors, elegant crystal chandeliers, and modern furniture.

The new boutique has everything you want in a chic shopping experience. August 18 will be a shopping day to remember. We’ll see you there.

Some of latest trends around town have been neon. Neon colors everywhere. Whether it’s jeans or nails, bright colors are dominating this summer. So what’s the next step in this craze? Neon hair, of course but with a twist: hair chalking. It’s exactly what it sounds like, chalk for the hair.

With hair chalking, you can complement any outfit with streaks of color. The best part about hair chalking is that there is no commitment. Unlike other hair dying options, it’s not permanent and comes out with a simple shampoo, which means your hair’s color can change at the same pace as your outfit.

Mane Attraction, the salon behind the chalking, offers a shampoo, blow-dry and chalking as part of a special package.

OMG. Nails. The nail art trend has captivated us since its humble beginnings as just a few simple polkadots adorning ring finger enamel and has since catapulted to extreme proportions while simultaneously holding the number one spot as the most ridiculous use of time since the bedazzler. But hey, what can we say? We’re obsessed. We also love anything ombre (i.e: dip-dyed sweaters, jeans and supermodel hair), so when Free People’s blog, BLDG 25 posted this easy way to ombre your own nails, we couldn’t help but share. Just round up your two favorite shades, a sponge and a toothpick, follow the instructions on the website and you are on your way to having the most stylish nails in the office. People will be blue-faded-into-green with envy.

image via BLDG 25

Finally! A beauty tutorial that you can actually do by yourself. Those crazy step-by-step guides on how to achieve the “perfect whatever” usually have us walking away from the mirror looking like Toddlers in Tiaras gone wrong, but that’s because they expect so much from us make-up challenged females. Thanks to Refinery 29 and this awesome video from a pretty cool chic who looks like a cross between Lana Del Rey and Kat Von D, the cat-eye you’ve been dreaming of  is not only doable, but easier than ever before. Why? Because Kat Del Rey doesn’t expect a flawless line to just flow from our fingers, she knows better and even says, point-blank, “you probably won’t be able to do it anyway.” With those low, low expectations, we are free from impossible standards and finally given the tutorial we deserve. Call it “make-up for dummies,”  but Lana Von D and Refinery 29 have saved us with this video. Watch for yourself and see your life change before your soon-to-be flawlessly lined eyes.

Picture yourself walking through a pair of swinging saloon doors in a sepia toned world filled with cowboys, sporting women and boots with the spurs. While the look of the Old West has never really faded out of fashion – a fact that remains particularly true here in Arizona – this season’s looks from the South West are updated and fashion forward. Some of our favorite designers such as Isabel Marant and Hermès have taken the trend to the runway and our favorite, affordable lines like Free People, Levis and Dolce Vita have taken it to streets for all to enjoy. Check out the looks we wrangled up after the jump.  »READ MORE

Ever since we can remember, the practice of collar popping has been a fashion choice for the, how you say, “style challenged”. While that still remains the case, we are now head over heels for collars that pop all on their own. We’re talking metal-tipped, lace-embellished, spiked, studded and color-blocked collars that will take any basic silk shirt straight into next season’s hottest trend. Weather you like to keep it simple, classy and buttoned up or would rather walk on the daring side with not one, but two collars making a statement around your face, we have all of the embellished neck pieces you could desire after the jump. Collar back, you hear? »READ MORE

Leave it to Ben and Jerry (our two best friends for life and creators of some of the most original and delicious ice cream flavors to ever clog our colons) to come up with a way to keep your ice cream safe in your freezer. Whether it be friends, roommates or sneaky family members, it seems that you can never really trust anyone with a half-pint you purchased…until now. Ben and Jerry’s Euphori-Lock is a totally genius and entirely serious way to protect your beloved dessert from the hands of the hungry. For only $6.64, you can purchase a Euphori-Lock and leave your Chunky Monkey in the freezer with peace of mind. The locks are backordered currently (um, obviously?), but check back here around August 15 to score the sweetest way to secure your sweets.

Here in Arizona it feels like sandals are appropriate footwear 90-percent of the year. Of course that could mean monotony. Not anymore. Behold, the completely customizable do-it-yourself idea for any pair of sandals courtesy of Daily Candy and I Spy DIY Style.

Here’s all you will need: a pair of sandals (old or new), various colors of string, the tiniest bit of super glue and scissors.

To get started, wrap the the first color of string around a desired strap or piece of your sandal and tie in a knot. Continue wrapping the string to desired width. Knot it to the next color and repeat. Reinforce knots with dabs of superglue. For more detailed instructions, watch the video here.

Since the string isn’t glued directly to the sandal itself you risk nothing. Feel free to try this same trick over and over with different sandals, different types of string and different color combinations and patterns … that will keep you on your toes.

Ah denim, the fabric of our lives. Oh, that’s not how the saying goes? Well, someone should tell that to the seemingly infinite denim manufacturers around the world and the endless styles they have been pumping out the past hundred or so years. From the classic boot cut to the ever-popular colored and printed styles of today, we live our lives in jeans and have an insatiable appetite for what’s to come in the way of the world’s most popular casual textile. This is why the latest trends have us all excited and already on the hunt for next season’s big denim buys. Keep your eyes peeled for the perfect coated, embroidered and zippered styles to instantly update your wardrobe. Check out some of our favorite jeans from each trend after the jump and happy shopping.  »READ MORE

Red, white and blue dipped strawberries are the perfect Summer treat for any 4th of July gathering. Photo courtesy of halfhourmeals.com.

It’s time to stop procrastinating and get busy prepping for that 4th of July gathering you’re hosting or attending. Since patriotic appetizers, drinks and party favors are so, well, patriotic and because it’s rude to show up empty-handed, we’ve taken the liberty (pun intended) of creating this holiday shopping list for you.

What to serve:

Half Hour Meals has compiled an exceptional list of recipes that pay tribute to the Red, White and Blue. Between the dessert ideas, the cocktail recipes, and the kid-friendly sweet treats you’re sure to find a uniquely edible way to salute to the USA this holiday. Don’t forget to keep these ideas tucked away for the Olympics later this Summer too.

What to buy:

It’s just not Independence Day without fireworks. Buying fireworks at tent stands and grocery stores is legal in Arizona; however, lighting them can be illegal depending on your city (as well as the date). Click here for more details.

The Grill Comb is not a grooming gadget, it’s a conversation piece. Save yourself the hassle of skewers this grilling season and get this multi-pronged grilling tool. Made from food-grade stainless steel, it’s reusable, dishwasher safe, and at a foot long, can handle plenty of food. Available at Uncrate.com for $11/2-pack.

What to wear:

No, not another commemorative Old Navy tee. We’re talking practical fashion for the triple digits. Here are some timelessly patriotic ideas, because, let’s face it, people love to rock the stars and stripes. For her and for him. Whatever your plans entail, don’t forget the lawn chairs, blankets, cooler and sun screen. Happy Independence Day.

With the 4th of July on the horizon and the Summer Olympics so close you can smell the sweat, there has never been a more appropriate time to wear your patriotism on your sleeve (or head, or feet or….you get the picture). Seems that every clothing company has thrown out some homage to the red, white and blue this season and we can’t help but notice how impossibly chic you can look while “theme” dressing. Whether you’re all for subtleties or ready to walk the streets in six-inch flag-adorned Litas, we have your guide to dressing up (or down) for Team America. »READ MORE

Hey there, hot stuff. We all know that looking as good as you do is mostly just your natural beauty, but some things money can buy and the upkeep can get a little pricey. This is why we are pleased to share that Fuchsia Spa in Mesa is offering great summer deals to keep you looking your best on a budget. A one-stop-shop for all your beauty needs, Fuchsia is a full-service day spa that offers a refreshing twist from the norm. In other words, just the place to go to maintain such a flawless look

Custom Airbrush Tanning $17.50

We all know by now that tanning in AZ (or in general) is pretty stupid, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have that bronzed bod you’ve been coveting. Custom airbrush tanning allows you to choose the color you want with no orange streaks and, more importantly, no risk to your health.

Blow Outs $17.50

Fuchsia, being the only blow out bar in the Mesa and Gilbert area, is just the spot to make your hair ‘just been done’ fabulous without injuring your good arm by way of endless round brushing. Lasting up to a week (with the help of a little dry shampoo) blowouts provide extra volume in these dreadful summer days. It’s a great way to get ready for a girl’s night out on the town and not look like a train wreck the morning after.

Fuchsia Facelift Package $90

During July, Fuchsia will be offering its Fuchsia Facelift, that includes a Microdermabrasion, a facial,  a 2 layer eye-lift, and a micro-current in addition to a blow out for just $90.

These are just some of the deals going on, check out the full Fuchsia Service Menu and witness affordability for yourself. Call (480) 813-7465 to book your appointment. Oh, by the way, Fuchsia is the only full-service day spa that offers a membership program for only $59. Yeah, we thought you’d like that.

Fuchsia Spa | 1854 South Val Vista | Mesa, Arizona 85204

In need of a wardrobe update? Skip the endless trolling of the mall searching for perfect summer knits and go-with-everything shorts and just find yourself a new bag. You can refresh your look simply by adding a pop of color, an eye-catching pattern or some heavy duty hardware and it’s probably cheaper in the long run. Check out our favorite bags just cool enough for the hottest season after the jump.  »READ MORE

Celebrate America’s favorite pastime by inviting a little piece of patriotic history to your arm party. We found this DIY project on Pinterest by way of blog, Kitty Cotten, and to create your own leather accessory is both simple and cheap, just how we like it. Just find yourself an old baseball, cut  off the leather with a sharp exact-o-knife and pull the leather off the ball, slice around the stitching and then cut to your desired length while leaving the strings long. Then rebraid the stitching, tie off the ends and use a button to fasten for easy fastening. Then you are ready to eat peanuts and crackerjacks with your fancy hand worthy of the Great Bambino all summer long. Check out a pictorial tutorial here.

Consider this a continuation of last week’s Sporty Spice trend report because, my fashion-minded friends, our love for the sneaker wedge runs so deep, it deserves its own post. They have all the comfort of your favorite running shoes wrapped up with the style of fashion’s edgiest It girls and, despite their more athletic appearance, these bad boys go with everything. You know that feeling of surprise you get when you see someone in a feminine sundress paired with studded combat boots? Wearing a sneaker wedge is like that, but perhaps more appropriate for the, eh, warmer summer season. Inspire shock and awe with some of our favorite styles after the jump.  »READ MORE

For most of us, a trip to Neiman Marcus means one of two things: 1. Someone you’re shopping with wants to go in there and purchase something you probably can’t afford. 2. They’re having an epic sale that allows you to score an amazing Alice + Olivia dress or a perfect pair of Theory pants for next to nothing. Well, prepare yourselves because that is the case no more.

After some major remodeling and a conceptual overhaul of the once slightly stuffy-feeling contemporary department, CUSP has officially arrived and the result is enough to make any fashionista swoon. The in-store boutique, which now encompasses nearly half of the store’s second level, is an amazing one-stop shop for all the latest designers and trends at varying price points that won’t drain your savings with a single swipe. The easy-to-shop and clearly labeled designer sections are accompanied by bold new decor, funkified fitting rooms and an accessories section featuring jewelry, shoes and handbags all curated for the savviest of shoppers. »READ MORE

I’ll tell you what we want (what we really, really want) is to be able to walk out public dressed in the season’s “athletic” trend and not look like we just came from the gym. It’s cool that you workout, or whatever, but a post-sweat session shower is 100% necessary and that means so is changing your clothes. So how does one incorporate the sporty style into her wardrobe without looking like she could strike a downward dog pose at any moment? Allow us to help you out with that. Stick with one or two pieces from the trend like a great sneaker wedge or athletic-inspired tank top (Stella McCartney for Adidas, anyone?) in a single outfit. You can even take on the look by exchanging your regular tote for a super-cool convertible backpack. Check out some items we’d sprint a mile to have in our wardrobes after the jump.

image via elle.com from Alexander Wang Spring 2012

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Summer style should be easy, effortless really. You should just be able to reach into your closet and pull out perfect sundresses in the most flattering cuts and patterns and then pair them with shoes that feel like clouds on your feet, yet still look runway ready (of course). Sadly, this is not the world in which we live. Truth is, when it’s this hot out, you want to throw on something you can really sweat in. We have an answer to your summer styling woes. While it’s no fashion revelation, the white tee is just the effortless essential piece you can wear with anything that is always in style. You can throw it on with a pair of shorts and a simple, brown belt or knot it at the waist and pair it with your favorite maxi skirt. You can even go oversized and wear it off the shoulder over your favorite dress for an updated take. Heck, wear a white tee any (or every) day the sun shines bright, hot and unbearable during an Arizona summer. We will applaud your creativity and commitment. Check out some basic ways to wear your white tee in our gallery after the jump.

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We love summer. Well, while living in the Valley of the Sun, you kind of have to love it. It’s time to gear up for sunbathing, lounging, laying around, and generally relaxing.  Grab a drink, pick out your favorite book, slip on some flip flops and head to the pool. Needless to say, it’s hot out but that doesn’t mean you can’t look your best while catching some rays. Check out some of these new styles  that are out just in time for summer.

Cinda b’s beach bag is perfect for a day by the water. It’ll go with just about every swim suit imaginable and more importantly, is able to carry all of your necessary summertime garb.

Tired of boring flip flops? Check out these sandals from Sugar and Vine. For $25, the rest of your body will be quite jealous. Doubling as a scarf and waist coverup, Spartina 449′s Block Scarves combine 4 solid blocks of different pastel colors with one striped pattern. For all styles, click here. It’s always nice to have choices.

Now grab your suit and we’ll see you by the pool.

Oh, hello triple digit temperatures. While we haven’t missed you in the slightest, we do realize you are as inevitable as death and taxes in the desert and have come to accept it (with the help various coping methods and modern technology). One of these methods involves staying cool while still looking hot. Shades of mint have been prominent this season and for good reason. The color is flattering on most anyone, it looks good with everything and it’s easy to accessorize with chunky mixed metals or bright neon pops. Check out our favorite “minty fresh” looks after the jump.  »READ MORE