If you’re going to wear a t-shirt that says something on it, may we recommend these “hardcore” options from the one and only Marc Jacobs. For just $28, you can display your level of awesomeness right there on your chest for the world to see. Finally, there will be no more doubt and no more speculation as to whether or not you can make that jump, take that shot or see that really terrifying movie with your eyes open the whole time. Sadly, you can only snag these bad boys in Marc By Marc Jacobs stores, so if you do happen to swing by a location, pick us up a few. Not that it needs to be said, but we will be requiring the “Super Hardcore” option.

T-Shirts found on the Nylon Blog (where else?)

Great makeup starts with great skin. But when we’re subjected to harsh weather, lots of sun and a dry climate like this all the time (not to mention those free radicals), maintaining perfect skin in Arizona can be a challenge. However, obtaining celebrity skin might be possible, at least with LATHER. Based on the recommendations of makeup artists from shows like Dancing with the Stars, How I Met Your Mother and Community, LATHER is launching a new Perfect Canvas Face Kit  for $59.00, a collection of travel-sized favorites packaged in a sleek zippered makeup bag available at LATHER in Scottsdale. Follow the jump to see which essentials are included.

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Ever have trouble finding the perfect gift for the man in your life? Forget looking for the perfect one-of-a-kind, best-find-ever vintage gift, though these are the things of our vintage-obsessed dreams. Until recently, of course, when this became a reality, when Phoenix’s greatest vintage treasure trove Vintage By Misty teamed with Amir Arsalan Saebi to bring the Valley “Amir’s La Voûte,” a collection of gentlemen’s luxury and vintage goods. The devastatingly dapper corner of Vintage By Misty is complete with fine, elegant vintage men’s clothing, accessories, funky oddities and you guessed it, one-of-a-kind gifts for ourselves favorite gents. Peruse the gallery below to see some of the goods.

Vintage By Misty | 818 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ | 85004

Most of us just want our jeans to be comfortable and make our butts look good (admit it), but after two weeks of wearing the same pair (again, just admit it), the scent of our favorite denim can be a little off-putting. We’ll wash them, we promise, but before that happens we could use a little air-freshening. Thankfully, Naked and Famous has just released scented jeans, which is not anywhere close to the way they smell after pulling them out of the bottom of the hamper. Available at HUB Clothing in Scottsdale, these Scratch and Sniff jeans actually aren’t as crazy as they sound, having simply been coated with raspberry-scented micro capsules that Naked and Famous swears lasts even after five washes (so…like a year…ok, kidding about that one). Scented jeans that smell like raspberry candy without the calories? We’ll take two.

HUB Clothing at Scottsdale Fashion Square | 7014 East Camelback | Scottsdale, AZ 85251

The weather is warming up, but are you ready to show some skin? If you’re like us, you may need a little help. Liposonix, a revolutionary procedure from Susan Van Dyke, M.D. of Van Dyke Laser & Skin in Scottsdale. With ten years of developmental research, the FDA-approved, non-surgical, non-invasive procedure uses high-intensity focused ultrasound energy (HIFU) to permanently destroy fat cells, giving patients the ultimate convenience of one treatment, in one hour, becoming one size smaller. When the ultrasound is targeted on problem areas, it will permanently eradicate fat around the waistline without surgery or harm to the outer skin layer. The fat is removed through the body’s natural healing process. In approximately 8 to 12 weeks, the fat becomes completely metabolized, leaving you with a thinner, more contoured waistline without having to go under the knife.

For more information, click here.

It’s time to regularly buff and shine, gentlemen. And no, we’re not talking about your four-wheeled friend in the garage. We’re talking about your fingernails. Time to step it up for regular MANicures and we’ve got just the salon for you.

teres, a new nail bar concept in Scottsdale, is a relaxing manicure and pedicure oasis, suitable for those in suits and of course, ladies alike. The interiors of the salon are soothing, the essential oil add-ons for pedicure soaks are divine, and the private room for gentlemen (ladies too!) with a flat-screen TV to enjoy the game or the fight (or the latest chick-flick) during a proper buff and shine leaves little reason for men to opt out of a regular MANicure.

teres offers a pre-payment loyalty program for just $25 a month, which goes toward your monthly service, and promises to call and remind you if you haven’t used it. You can gift a service or roll your membership if you miss an appointment or for the commitment-phobes, you can forego the pre-payment plan all together and book services as usual. For the ladies, same great services and specials apply, including the latest baseball decals for your party nail to impress your man during spring and summer baseball season.

teres Nail Bar | 7120 E. Indian School Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 

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It’s about time the world caught on to the fact that logo-emblazoned bags are soooo twelve years ago. Granted, we’ll never relinquish the Louis Vuittons our moms gave us or the famous Fendi baguette, but for everyday toting, over-the-top-branded bags are just too flashy. This reasoning is exactly why we’re so excited that classic favorite Coach has gotten back to its roots. Adopting a (not-so) shiny new, traditional aesthetic, Coach is finally ditching those massive C’s and sending out a line of brightly-colored (oranges, purples, blues, and yellows) leather shoes and handbags in restrained but modern shapes. Focusing on a more fashion-forward clientele, these new handbags and footwear are flashy only in the “where’d you get that bag?!” kind of sense, and unlike the canvas fad that’s been happening the past few years, are constructed to last and for the price ($180 -$1000) we would hope so. There’s nothing better than an It-bag that endures.

Forget that old Timex you have on your wrist: Oliver Smith Jeweler at The Shops at Gainey Village in Scottsdale will soon be sharing with the world an extremely stylish way to tell time. Near the end of the month, the high-end jeweler will be carrying Adrian Wilson’s favorite watch line, Hublot, for which Wilson will host a private launch party next week at The Mint. Currently, for ourselves and all the dashing gents in our lives, we’ve got our eyes set on this beautiful Formula One King Power Ceramic Chronograph timepiece. However, at a price point that requires a little patience, this will have to remain (for now) DLT’s Number One Object of Desire.

Newly engaged couples, take note! North Scottsdale Restaurant SASSI will host a Wedding Open House from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 15 to help couples figure out the big day in style. Couples will be able to see the venue, taste signature appetizers, pasta, wedding cake, gelato and specialty drinks as well as meet with the staff. Preferred vendors will also be on hand, including florists, photographers, linens specialists, invitation designers, entertainers, transportation companies and more! The event is free. To RSVP or for more information, email weddings@sassi.biz, call 480.502.3335 or click here.

SASSI | 10455 East Pinnacle Peak Parkway | Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Biltmore Fashion Park is getting UNION-ized: beginning in November 2012, Phoenix’s retail “crown- jewel” will add a diverse mix of local and independent retail in a new shopping experience called UNION. Planned for the east end of the shopping center between Stingray Sushi and Seasons 52, the 7200-square-foot platform for independent businesses will be a modern yet traditional shopping experience; the center will be in a contemporary, industrial atmosphere mixed with the warmth of various woods and romantic chandeliers. The space will be designed by architectural firm Plus/Minus Studio and will provide each retailer with two-to-five-hundred square feet of space with sliding doors and glass panels that allow for growth and change with the retailer’s needs. UNION is an opportunity to bring small, independent entrepreneurs and artists to Biltmore, replicating the unique retail mix historically found at Biltmore Fashion Park.

“This exciting new concept will give 11-13 shops and eateries an easy entry into an established marketplace while embracing the community and enhancing the retail mix of Biltmore Fashion Park,” said Mary Boyd-Williams, Senior Manager of Leasing for Macerich.

Biltmore Fashion Park has also partnered with a well-established local business owner and talented artistic designer, Lew Gallo, to help define the space and cultivate the essence of UNION.

“When I was an independent retailer, I always wanted to have my shop nestled among other like-minded merchants and still be able to benefit from a high-profile shopping center like Biltmore Fashion Park and that’s what UNION is,” said Gallo.

Biltmore Fashion Park | 2502 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ | 85016

It’s a fact of life that we fashion-philes love our parties as well as our cocktails, since the two go hand-in-hand, of course. Throw in some bling, however, and we’re yours forever, uncomfortable high heels and all.

This is why it’s perfect that Fashion Group International of Arizona will team with David Yurman for their Membership Appreciation Event Thursday, March 22. Slated for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at David Yurman – Scottsdale Fashion Square, the evening will also stand as a Membership Drive, so if you’ve been interested in joining FGI and the finest group of fashion professionals in Phoenix, this is an opportunity to learn more about the organization and join. The event is free and open, yet space is limited. For more information, click here.

During the event, one lucky winner will win a Gold Dome Thoroughbred Bracelet, courtesy of David Yurman! To RSVP for your spot, click here.

One of our favorite pastimes is that moment in the evening when everything is done and the online shopping – excuse us, browsing – can guiltlessly begin. Sometimes, though, there’s nothing better than in-person perusing, so we were excited to hear that Design Within Reach is having their semi-annual sale ASAP – as in…tomorrow! Forget staring at a computer screen all night, because until 9:00 p.m. March 14, Design Within Reach locations all over the country, including the Scottsdale location, are staying open late for a Night of Design featuring hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and YES, some epic bargains. Sale attendees will also have the chance to enter a raffle for a Nelson Ball Clock, which, if you’re like us, you’ve been drooling over for months.

Design Within Reach | 4821 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 101 | Scottsdale, AZ 85251

It’s no secret that we love anything from Ted Baker, and while we’re not as sure about baseball, we rejoice that Ted Baker loves spring training. Where does the city-chic retailer and America’s favorite pastime come together, you ask? At the Scottsdale location of the store, to be exact, where Ted Baker will celebrate Spring Training this month with a giveaway. Between now and April 4, baseball fans and shoppers alike can enter to win a $500 Ted Baker Shopping Spree by showing any ticket stub from a 2012 Spring Training game. The winner will be chosen the week of April 9th.

Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry has partnered with Polar Gem and the Waldman Diamond Company, a select Rio Tinto Diamantaire, to produce green diamonds – but think again; not that type of green. In a first of its kind joint venture, the luxury jewelers will re-launch its entire bridal collection with recycled platinum and 100% sustainable Canadian diamonds from both Diavik and Ekati Mines in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Diavik and Ekati Canadian diamonds are of the highest quality with a variety of colors and cuts and they do not cost any more than non-Canadian diamonds. Ivanka Trump engagement rings, available locally from Hyde Park Jewelers at the Biltmore, are priced from $15,000 and can be customized to a client’s specific needs and budget. The sustainable bridal collection will feature Ivank’s timelessly elegant signature styles, such as her signature ovals and micro-pave basket ring.

All styles are currently available authorized Ivanka Trump retailers across the country and abroad, including the soon-to-open international retail locations in China.

Ivanka combines her innate understanding of modern luxury with a vision of heirloom-chic jewelry inspired by the best classic styles of all time. Access to breathtaking diamonds and an unwavering commitment to superior quality of craftsmanship further distinguish the elegantly youthful and stylish collections.  Ivanka’s seal of approval, her personal signature and a trademarked coral enamel accent mark each piece that bears her name. For more information, click here.

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Calling all bargain hunters! The Junior League of Phoenix will celebrate their 75^th Annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. 12 p.m for $5 admission and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25. With proceeds benefitting the community organizations like Kids in the Kitchen and ROCKETS (Raising Our Children’s Knowledge by Educating Through Science), shoppers will be able to hunt through gently-used or like-new items, including baby items, furniture, clothing, toys, art, collectibles, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, designer handbags, house wares, home office supplies, store closeouts and much more. Not an early riser? You’re in luck: at 1 p.m., all items will be slashed 50% off.

Have plans that Saturday or just want to get a head start? Kick off your experience early at the Rummage Pre-Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 24. The pre-party provides an exclusive opportunity to shop the rummage sale before the general public while enjoying a catered meal, silent auction, and fun. Tickets are limited and available here. »READ MORE

Not that we need any more reasons to fuel our somewhat unhealthy shopping addictions, but it’s not like we can help it: the stores just keep comin’! We love to see the retail scene expand here in the Valley, and what better way than to watch the best of the best (i.e. Prada) dock flagship stores in our neighborhood. But don’t go running out that door just yet; great growth takes time. Be prepared and check out our list below of brand new stores coming to Scottsdale and Chandler Fashion Center  in 2012:

1. The Art of Shaving, Chandler, open in March: a store focusing on men’s grooming needs that houses a full- service barbershop.

2. Francesca’s Collections, Chandler, open in March: a unique boutique offering trendy and affordable women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories.

3. LUSH, Chandler, open in May: the home of fresh, handmade cosmetics made from organic fruit and vegetables.

4. Vera Bradley, Chandler, open in June: a leader in fashionable, colorful, handbags, accessories, luggage, and paper and gift items for women of every age.

5. Madewell, Scottsdale: modern women’s wear and accessories with a vintage, worn-in flair for the practical but super hip fashionista.

6. Make Meaning, Scottsdale, open in March: a creative retail destination (Make your own soap! Candles! Jewelry!) for all ages.

For more info, click here and here.

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Didn’t make it in time to Versace for H&M? Dry those fashionable tears! Your chance to own a piece of Milan Fashion Week will happen March 8 when Marni arrives at H&M in all of its wild and colorful, print-on-print, Italian-design-perfect glory. While you may think long lines are from hell, this once-in-a-lifetime partnership is not only way worth the wait but definitely worth getting up at 6 a.m. – in order to be there in time for doors to open at 8 a.m., duh. Exotic prints and necklaces in every shade of the rainbow, here we come!

H&M| 7014 E Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ |85251

Calling all bargain hunters! The Junior League of Phoenix will celebrate their 75^th Annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. 12 p.m for $5 admission and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25. With proceeds benefitting the community organizations like Kids in the Kitchen and ROCKETS (Raising Our Children’s Knowledge by Educating Through Science), shoppers will be able to hunt through gently-used or like-new items, including baby items, furniture, clothing, toys, art, collectibles, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, designer handbags, house wares, home office supplies, store closeouts and much more. Not an early riser? You’re in luck: at 1 p.m., all items will be slashed 50% off.

Have plans that Saturday or just want to get a head start? Kick off your experience early at the Rummage Pre-Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 24. The pre-party provides an exclusive opportunity to shop the rummage sale before the general public while enjoying a catered meal, silent auction, and fun. Tickets are limited and available here.

In addition to the rummage sale, JLP will once again partner with the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms at the rummage sale site to the first 40 uninsured and underinsured women who qualify. The mammograms, which begin at 8 a.m., will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Admission to the sale is $5; parking is $10.For more information, click here.

The Junior League of Phoenix, Inc. is an organization of over 1,300 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the Valley of the Sun through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Currently in their 77th year, JLP has invested millions in the community and contributes over 100,000 volunteer hours annually. Current league projects include a focus on improving early childhood education in the Metro Phoenix community.

JLP Rummage Sale | AZ State Fair | 1826 W. McDowell Road | Phoenix, AZ

Just in time for spring shopping, local favorite Scottsdale Jean Company has relocated to The SHOPS at Gainey Village, giving shoppers 8,000 brand-new sq. ft of men’s and women’s designer jeans, tops and casual wear. Celebrating their Grand Opening this Thursday, February 9, the store will also feature the full line of Kiehl’s skin, hair and body care products, a full sunglass shop, a customer lounge area and a children’s playroom.  “It was time for a new home for Scottsdale Jean Company after more than six years at our current location,” says owner Steven Koeppel. “As a destination retail establishment, our customers seek us out for our unbeatable selection and unparalleled customer service, featuring experts trained in finding the right size and style for any body type.” The Company will also soon unveil a new website that will emulate the in-store shopping experience.

If designer duds aren’t enough reason to spend an entire day at the Village, perhaps the area’s assortment of chic new shops and contemporary eateries will be. Opening in the former Bloom space in January, local restauranteurs Jerry Tingle and Chef Brian Fierstein’s Cask 63 American Eatery & Wine Bar offers eclectic American cuisine, an excellent wine menu and relaxed outdoor seating – great for taking a break between shopping destinations such as furniture showroom Kreiss; handcrafted clothing, accessory and houseware boutique A Cool Breeze, and del Adora, the Valley’s go-to source for luxury linens and bedding. At their second location, del Adora allows clients to choose from a huge selection of luxury fabrics to customize their homes, also offering a sumptuous collection of bath accessories, towels, fragrance and skin care products.

Before the day is done, complete the experience with a stop at healthy-takeout masters My Fit Foods, which just opened its first Valley location. For more information, click here.

The SHOPS Gainey Village | 8787 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ |

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

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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.

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

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.

For locations, click here.