Sometime around New Year, we got to thinking about manifestos. A local designer wrote one of her own and posted it to her Facebook page (we’ll re-post it here soon). It was simple — 10 things she believes in and lives by every day. Manifestos have a long history. They’ve been written…
You know what’s so great about the human body? Skin. It’s that extra top layer of dead cells that covers up our tissues, muscles, bones, and otherwise, meat-looking parts. It’s a good thing. But what’s probably not such a good thing is strutting around in a pair of leggings that show exactly what you wished…
Each week 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 vintage print dress in aqua and white from Nat Kaplan (a label that ceased production circa 1986) is a light, airy spring wardrobe addition –…
Creepy couples rejoice — this weekend is full of opportunities to express your feelings for one another while flying your tattered, blood-soaked flags. This weekend, for $10, the “Sinister Minister” will renew your vows or perform a commitment ceremony in one of Monsterland’s creepy sets and sign a certificate of…
Just in time for national make-out day comes the robot that makes it all sendable to your “long-distance” (read: virtual) girlfriend via robot. The Kissenger, brought to you by the brain trust behind the Mini-Surrogate and the Lovotics Robot, is a two-“lipped,” computer-controlled robot that transfers a “kiss” through communication interfaces…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. Recycling for Jane A year…
If you happened to spy bizarrely dressed groups of people pushing equally weird-looking shopping carts along the sidewalks of downtown Phoenix over the weekend, you weren’t hallucinating. The Arizona Cacophony Society held the annual Phoenix Idiotarod on Saturday afternoon and caused plenty of colorful chaos as more than 30 teams…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. Grand Avenue (De)Tours Art Detour…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and…
If you’re losing your mind with excitement over Jason Wu’s diffusion line for Target, which doesn’t hit stores until Sunday, but you can’t handle waiting any longer, then you’re in luck. Pieces from the Taiwanese, Manhattan-based designer’s capsule collection have made their way to eBay. There’s just one tiny, little…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. More Winter Punxsutawney Phil popped…
A couple months back, after spending an afternoon drooling over eBay shop Meat Market Vintage’s eclectic, sometimes out-there stock, we mooned over the possibility that the couple who run the online store, Cory Martinez and Ben Funke, might someday have a place where we could admire their funky wares IRL…
Each week 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: Every lady needs a Vegas dress, and this one takes the cake… that you can jump out of. But seriously, this flashy party frock combines fun,…
It’s Monday. And if you’re headed to any environment with four walls, a computer, and a semi-professional coworker or two, it means you’re going to work. But why bother getting all dressed up for the beginning of the week? Who says “Dress for the job you want,” anyway? Thanks to…
It wasn’t A Chorus Line, but it sure was a production. The Alternative Fashion Society made its debut at Crescent Ballroom on Saturday with the showcase Animal Royale, featuring a flock of models ranging from curvy to stick thin boasting a kind of T&A not typical of runway shows. Not…
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: 1. Tonight: The Visual Language of…
Strip club owners will try absolutely anything to get you to step through their front door (preferably with pockets full of cash). For many of the Valley’s numerous ecdysiast parlors, it means two-for-one drink deals, theme nights, or special appearances by porn stars. Other establishments, however, entice patrons by giving their…
If you can’t make the trip out to the The Boston Public Library to take a long, drooling look at its print department, take advantage of its updated flickr set. Recently added, was an album of the library’s poster collection, including more than 350 vintage travel posters from the 1920s…
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the artform and fashion statement, head to Downtown’s Heard Museum, where “Native American Bolo Ties- Vintage and Contemporary Artistry,” is on display through September 3.The exhibition features ties from the museum’s permanent collection of more than 170 bolo ties, as well as more…
1. Silent Auction at the Ceramic Research CenterPlace your bid — ASU’s Ceramic Research Center is hosting a silent auction on pieces by local, national, and international artists through this weekend. (We have our eye on a piece by local artist Mike Prepsky, pictured above.) In conjunction with the CRC…
Fair warning: Just because you smell like Thor doesn’t mean you’re going to score Natalie Portman — or any girl for that matter. In fact, there’s no guarantee of any direct (or physical) benefit of smelling like a big, sweaty superhero, but that hasn’t stopped fragrance company JADS international from releasing…
Each week 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 vintage Diane von Furstenberg dress is cut in a mod, slouchy silhouette, with an orange Creamsicle color scheme. It’s a summery crochet that could fashionably…
