Video games are art. That is the unwavering stance of Java innovator and noted game aficionado Chris Melissinos. When he talks about writing gaming code, he compares it to writing poetry. These games are more than digitized pastimes — they’re an amalgam of all forms of traditional art, he says…
Oh, Pinterest. Our love affair with you was hard-felt, but unfortunately short-lived. Pinned beauty trends quickly turned into cosmetic fails, workout regimes became work out dreams, and the disappointment in recreating your “simple” recipes had taken its toll. We had all but given up on you… …Until we discovered the…
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: Streetwear company Medium Apparel was named one of Phoenix Fashion Week’s emerging designers for 2013. But the brand (with former New Times assistant art director Zac McDonald at…
Whether you are working this summer, going on vacation, attending weddings, or just lounging by the pool, there’s no escaping getting ready. Here are five easy-to-follow tutorials that’ll help you get the trendy hair you’ve been drooling over — from messy fishtail braids to perfectly tied-up top knots. Most of…
For those who fear Foursqaure, ignore Instagram, and refuse to acknowledge pokes on Facebook there comes a program that brings new meaning to the phrase anti-social. And no, it’s not George Michael’s Fakeblock. See also: Health App Figure 1 Hosts Gross Pics for Science The Five Best Travel Apps…
The Phoenix Fashion Week team announced its 2013 pack of 12 emerging designers. In the coming months, the international bunch of aspiring fashionables will work on honing their brands and perfecting their collections, which they will show at Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 from October 1 through 5 at Talking Stick…
A new fashion statement is growing — so to speak — on Chinese social media, and we imagine its only a matter of time before you find it in your local Urban Outfitters. Yesterday commenters expressed feelings of curiosity and disgust when user Happy张江 posted this picture to Sina Weibo,…
Metro Phoenix is endearingly called the Valley of the Sun, but we’ve also taken to calling it the Valley of the Vintage — and not just because of the senior citizen population. Lightly used and deeply loved clothing, furniture, and accessories can be found all over town, and while the…
For those of you who were captivated by the Ikea monkey, inspired by a little girl’s daily affirmations on YouTube, or downright giddy about news of Grumpy Cat’s new movie — oh, do we have a Tumblr for you. Art history majors, this one’s for you, too. See Also: The…
The Phoenix Festival of the Arts will return for an encore after a successful first run that drew 10,000 visitors in December of 2012. With a mission to “unify the arts,” the three-day festival, put on by the Phoenix Center for the Arts, will expand to include even more events…
There’s always one. That dinner guest whose loose definition of “business casual” boils down to cargo pants, a baseball cap, and shower flops. Just because you paid $200 for that limited edition basketball jersey and have enjoy many an alcoholic beverage in it, doesn’t make it an appropriate outfit for…
Artist Joseph “Sentrock” Perez feels invincible. The Arizona native, who now resides in Chicago, has reasons aplenty to feel that way, but what’s inspired the feeling this week is his winning Chicago-based shoe company Bucketfeet’s next artist contest. Sentrock submitted a black, white, red, and robin’s egg design on a…
Move over Hollywood actresses, there’s a new mini-marvel in the media and her figure is literally taking her (and our) breath away. 24-year-old Michele Koebke is on a mission to have the smallest waist on record. The young German woman who once held a natural waist circumference of 25 inches…
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:This classic vintage T-shirt is instantly recognizable to fans of the late John Lennon. But its simple two-tone ringer design and straightforward message make it wearable no matter the…
Fashion collaborations are officially on the upswing. H&M announced that Parisian designer Isabel Marant will collaborate with fast fashion retailer a fall 2013 collection. This follows Target’s recent announcement that Phillip Lim will design a fall collection for the big box store. Marant’s designs are known for their signature boho-rocker…
The owners of Midcentury modern furniture store Phoenix Metro Retro announced via Facebook that they’ll close up their Melrose District shop June 22. Douglas and Heidi Ambrahamson have run the store since 2009. “We’ve got wonderful customers, and I’m really going to miss a lot of them,” Heidi says. See…
Better press pause on that breakfast burrito because this post is not for the faint of stomach. A free photo app has recently become available on iTunes and its creators aim to revolutionize the medical community — as well as the community of hypochondriacs and those with a morbid fascination…
Fans of joystick-powered pixelated entertainment across the Valley are probably counting the hours until The Art of Video Games finally opens at the Phoenix Art Museum June 16. And you can’t blame them, considering the three-month exhibition will showcase (and offer the chance to play) some of the greatest hits…
You know your government’s bad when a cat is running for office. Political candidate Morris the Cat is running for Mayor in the town of Xalapa, Mexico. The cat was nominated by two men who were so fed up with their government, they figured a cat who sleeps and does…
According to the style wags of the fashion blogosphere, some of the big bathing suit trends for ladies this summer include animal-esque influences, cutout swimwear, high-waisted two-pieces, and an abundance of ruffles. Naturally, hints of such conceits will be seen in the many of the bikinis and one-pieces made by…
Although you might not admit it, we’re guessing a good amount of your time on the Internet is spent looking at baby animals. It’s okay, we’re just as guilty for wasting countless productive hours oohing and awwing over the world’s fluffiest creatures. In fact, to solidify our obsession with the…
What are the guys over at cycling-blog-turned-fashion-brand The Heavy Pedal up to these days? The Phoenix-based brand released their spring 2013 collection last week, and now it’s gearing up for new ventures this summer. The clothing company has gained notoriety (and fans — almost 15,000 on Facebook) by issuing no…
