Twenty years ago, Emily the Strange first appeared on T-shirts and other odds and ends. Now, the 13-year-old girl with the long black hair, black dress and penchant for cats is the star of novels, comic books, iPhone apps, and so much more. Most recently, she’s been fronting a band,…
Courtesy of Archaia Ben Blacker had just arrived at San Diego Comic-Con when we met. The writer was preparing for a whirlwind of events surrounding Thrilling Adventure Hour, the live show he created with Ben Acker eight years ago. There’s a signing, an official Comic-Con panel and four sold-out evening…
Was anyone surprised by Breaking Bad’s numerous Emmy nominations this season? We didn’t think so. In anticipation of the final eight episodes of the Emmy-winning show, Breaking Bad addicts have been anxiously been tweaking on AMC promos, rerun binges, television spoofs, and now, San Diego Comic-Con…
Since I was born in the 1990s, I didn’t get to experience the ’80s. From what I’ve heard, it was pretty rad. While Cyndi Lauper and Madonna are icons of the era, that’s not particularly why I love the ’80s. I love the trends that weren’t so popular. Here are…
We all know the signs for when we’ve had too much to drink — there’s the slurred speech, the diminishing lack of hand-eye coordination, and the accuracy with which one can deliver their imbibed liquid into the toilet. But a popular night club in Southeast Asia is doing its customers…
We all know Jay-Z’s got problems — 99, to be exact. And though a bitch may not be one them, we can’t help wondering how a rap mogul like Mr. Shawn Corey Carter ever could have as many problems as there are bottles of beer on the wall. Fortunately, we’re…
Lululemonheads, we’re not going to give you the runaround. Soon you’ll be able to bend, stretch, and get generally sporty with duds purchased at the fashion-forward fitness apparel shop Lululemon Athletica’s Scottsdale Fashion Square location, which is set to open Friday, August 2…
We’ve seen our fair share of freaky fashion. There were the hairy leg stockings and the bra gun holster. And who could forget the faux-vagina undies? But thanks to Etsy user, Mr. Basic and his shop ConcaveOblivion, online shoppers are now sinking their teeth into a trend that truly crosses…
Those lucky biotches who have beautiful hair, flawless skin, and perfect eyebrows are completely annoying with their “I just rolled out of bed and I am perfect” BS. They saw a “how to” on a blog but won’t tell which one or reveal the fact that their ish is not…
Whether you use a smartphone, Gmail, or Facebook, chances are you’ve noticed the emoji takeover — and while a picture may be worth a thousand words, we’d be hard-pressed to give aesthetic merit to miniature icons of hearts, thumbs up, and smiley faces with sunglasses. But thanks to New York…
Jessica R. Metcalfe complains. It comes with the territory, being a prominent watchdog blogger and scholar who covers and studies how Native American imagery is appropriated for fashion. She calls designers and companies out on her blog, Beyond Buckskin, when they misuse Native imagery (think: headdresses on the Victoria’s Secret…
In case you think that only American researchers are competing for the title of Professor Obvious, we’ve rustled up a study from the British Journal of Psychology, a beach read that’s stacked neatly, to the best of our knowledge, on thousands of insomniacs’ nightstands throughout the United Kingdom. What the…
If you’ve spent a weekend night out in Scottsdale’s nightlife district anytime in recent years, it’s probable that you’ve spied Wig Mafia in action. And it’s hard not to gawk at the two-man party crew and hip-hop team since they’re sort of eye-catching, even among Old Town’s ostentatious masses. If…
Social media has become a part of our daily routine as much as brushing our teeth or putting on shoes. The irony is that social media can stop you from having an exciting social life. Think about it this way: Every time you look down to check your phone, not…
Gem presents one standout piece. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Phoenix-based fashion designer Jennifer Paige Boonlorn makes bags for women who carry their lives around with them — hence her brand’s name, Soul Carrier. Made from re-purposed and up-cycled materials, our favorite…
In today’s world of Pinterest and Ikea, design inspiration is everywhere you turn. Suddenly your “Dream Home” board seems accessible. Ikea furniture is simply designed, affordable, and flimsy. (We’re not even getting into how much it sucks to actually put it together properly.) It’s made to be temporary and disposable,…
Remember how — uh, we mean, remember reading about how powerhouse Zynga game Farmville made money based on, among other things, how often the players clicked, and how craftily designed it was to make you want to keep doing the same thing over and over for very little reward? (Three…
Sit back in your Eames chairs, lest you jump for joy, Midcentury Modernists. Phoenix vintage home goods store Modern Manor is expanding into the former location of its recently closed next-door neighbor Phoenix Metro Retro…
Tomorrow is Caplin Day, so today you’ll want to prepare to celebrate (get those blueberry yogurt bars into the freezer). Caplin Day is the birthdate of one of the United States’ most famous pet capybaras. It may be safe to say that the late, beloved Caplin Rous is the best-known…
Downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row is home to some of the most eclectic shops in the Arizona that are within only a few blocks (sometimes steps) of each other. The shops near Roosevelt are a reflection of the diverse people in the area that seamlessly cohabit in close proximity. Everyone brings…
Hello, lover. Goodbye, crabs. Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw is responsible for the near-extinction of pubic lice, according to a group of UK researchers who, during this week’s British Association of Dermatologists’ Annual Conference, plan to discuss the connection between the sexy HBO show and a decline in sexually…
When you hear the words “science fiction,” the last thing that comes to mind are pole-dancing, pasties-wearing, baton-twirling, seductive vixens. But Scandalesque’s Sexy Sci-Fi bridges that gap perfectly…
