Phoenix’s most prominent influencers, entrepreneurs and fashion connoisseurs all gathered in one central location last night for Phoenix Fashion Week’s 2015 Emerging Designer Challenge. Up-and-coming...
Winged eye liner gives me anxiety. If you’ve ever attempted winged liner, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And if you don’t know what I’m talking about even though you’ve applied winged...
Couture & Culture marked the first time that international fashion designer, John Ablaza brought his eco-friendly collection to the United States. After showcasing his work on the runways of Hong Kong,...
About a year ago, a very good friend of mine (who knows food probably better than anyone) suggested a restaurant to me. She took me to Barrio Queen. Immediately I was drawn in by the décor and feel...
Toni & Guy hairstylist, Nicole Estala, has had her hands on the Phoenix hair-scene for a while. As one of my favorite hairstylists from Phoenix Fashion Week (and my go-to girl for every show), I wanted...
The face, the body, the energy! Camerone Parker has it all, which is part of what makes her not only an incredible model and host, but also a powerful force in the local fashion scene. After hosting Project...
I have had the tremendous pleasure of getting to know some of the most creative people in Arizona through my work with Couture in the Suburbs. I have written about several of these people, and even become...
Let’s face it ladies… no matter how “natural” your look may seem, there is a ton of maintenance involved in a modern day beauty routine. Hair, makeup, skin, and brows… it can all be a bit overwhelming!...
Kimberly Horne has a unique art form from others. Horne uses secondhand men’s ties for a majority of her intricate artwork. After meticulously cutting out minute pieces of ties, Horne puts together a puzzle...
Lidia Win (mualidia.com) is an Arizona-based makeup artist with many talents under her belt. Along with her impressive portfolio of beautifully made up models, she’s also a hair stylist and will be opening...
When I am looking for a great culinary experience, I think about three things, taste, quality and ambiance. Luckily, I happen to live in a city that is becoming a foodie mecca where practically anywhere...
After years of working as an art teacher in schools with minimal supplies and budgets, Sherrie Zeitlin decided to take a stand and do something about it herself. Zeitlin decided to open the Art Resource...
Reclaimed wood and scrap metal objects from local salvage yards and alleyways are the bases of artist, Monica Robles’, recycled artwork. “I love to create work that is visually stimulating and rich...
After visiting a friend while on vacation in Arizona, Aileen Frick found herself craving to be in the sunshine. Frick ventured to the Valley from Chicago in 2000 when she first took an art class at Phoenix...
Coachella: noun. 1. The weekend-long magical festival that puts “reality” to shame. 2. The festival you wish would never end. There are so many wonderful things about Coachella: The joyous people,...