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October 5th, 2007
It never fails; we go a little bonkers during fashion week. Or at least this is our justification for loving Christopher Kane's spring 2008 collection as much as we do. With its stonewashed ripped jeans, sheer snake print and layered chiffon ruffles, we've returned to the days of “hair metal” at ChrisTown Mall and buying bustier tops at Contempo Casuals. Unfortunately, we were too nerdy to be that girl with the feathered hair and roach clips dangling from her hair (we had the fro-perm); but, boy, did we try to snag her style. |
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| 1 | A Room of Her Own Passage is a boutique for the fashion intellectual, the fashionista who appreciates good design, and the power couple who travels the world and possesses a distinctive je ne sais quoi style. Passage also gives Phoenix some much-needed fashion cred; and for those of us who’ve lived in bigger cities, it gives us access once again to fashion-forward clothing and accessories. |
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| 2 | Breathing Room Step inside the 900-square-foot room that features a cork floor for a Pilates, yoga or tai chi class. Need a bit more? This wellness sanctuary also has spinning, nutrition and green-living seminars, wellness coaches, message therapy, acupuncture and an in-house chiropractor. We really dig the studio’s Zen-like approach, and we rest easier at night knowing that we can just be in our faded yoga pants and Frank Zappa tee. Just Breathe, a Wellness Sanctuary |
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| 3 | Palate Pleasers We headed outside, joining the very merry Saturday morning crowd as they sipped their coffee. Then we dug into some "Mish Mash" and enjoyed the scent of snickerdoodle drifting from the historic-house-turned-funky-eatery. Breakfast dining is finally taking off in Phoenix and we're pleased to get such a classy, kid-friendly dining spot in the neighborhood. With its spacious outdoor seating, good coffee and delish pastries, nothing will keep us from returning time and time again. Not even a desert winter. We figure when it’s below 60 degrees, this place is definitely the spot to rock our homemade scarves and wool coats. After all, we are pretty … even with a cold, red, runny nose. Palatte |
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| 4 | Blending in with the Crowd Your best girlfriends are doing an intervention, dragging you out of your post-break-up-slump by taking you for a girl’s night out. They love being free and available and don’t understand why you aren’t having the time of your life. You’re looking forward to it, until you open your closet and find your entire wardrobe is nothing more than sweat pants, tank tops, hoodies and flip flops. This is why we’re sending you to Blend. For us, a little bargain hunting always cured those break-up blues, and we know you’ll find the perfect sexy-hot outfit at this chic outlet boutique. Jam-packed with goodies, you’ll find yourself hunting through racks of bargain-priced pieces by Stella McCartney, Trina Turk, T-Bags, Susana Monaco and more. Most are marked down from 50 to 90 percent. Of course, your friends drag you to the one bar where ex just happens to be. He sees you dressed to kill, his eyes light up and suddenly he feels there’s meaning to his existence again. But you’re not too sure. Perhaps being single, shiny and carefree isn’t such a bad thing … perhaps! Blend |
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| 5 | Calling all Models, Actors and Screenwriters Forget rehab and dining at Hollywood hot spots—a real celeb-in-training needs an incognito place where she can camp out in style, refresh, and lay out by the pool during the winter months. The Fire Sky Resort is paparazzi-free and nestled right in the heart of Scottsdale. Shop till you drop in Old Town, the Waterfront and Fashion Square, which are minutes away from this poshy hotspot. Currently on the Rachel Zoe diet? No Problem. Taggia, a restaurant located on the premises, serves up healthy and organic Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are decadently good and somewhat low-calorie. Take your dinner on the patio where eclectic music and a cool breeze are reminiscent of a seaside restaurant on the Italian Riviera. The resort itself inspires immediate relaxation as you walk to your guest room, surrounded by the elements of nature—fire, water, earth and air. Take advantage of the sandy-bottom pool and catch up on the latest Britney-train-wreck fiasco in one of the poolside cabanas. After a bit of pampering at the Jurlique spa and a day at the pool, you'll be ready for Monday's audition. Fire Sky Resort |
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| Cocktail of the Month: | |||
2 and 1/2 oz. Tanqueray 10 |
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| 1 | We're Riding with Lady Luck |
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| 2 | Handbags with a Conscience |
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| 3 | Five and Dime |
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| 4 | It's French for Hooter Hiders |
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| 5 | What a Treat! Diet Coke. Splenda. Hand lotion. Confused? So were we. Normally we hate things without sugar with a passion, but the new Sugar Free Therapy hand butter from Treat Beauty made us reconsider our reservations. Even without all the fillers (the lotion is fragrance-, lanolin- and paraben-free), the mixture is ultra rich, providing relief to the driest of skin. What’s more, it leaves your hands smooth, not greasy, proving once and for all that you don’t need sugar to be pretty darn sweet. |
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| 1 | Francois Sez Fas, Flashe' No Do |
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| 2 | Gypsies, Tramps and Turbanistas |
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| 3 | On This Harvest Moon You know you’re a hip neighborhood when you have a street festival that really knows how to party. Roosevelt’s Harvest Festival will feature a beer garden (and a Four Peaks’ brew named after the event), pumpkin bowling, two stages of live local music, the Molten Brothers Deck Show, and tons of art. Call your realtor! What: 2007 Roosevelt Row Harvest Festival |
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| 4 | You Wear it Well Scottsdale Fashion Week kicks of with “Wearable ArtWalk,”where runway models invade Marshall Way with wearable art and a pounding of rhythmic drums. This exciting “walk” sets the stage for this week-long event, and the “taking-it to-the-streets” experience translates to four days of runway, high-fashion and shopping extravaganzas. What: Scottsdale Fashion Week 07 |
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| 5 | Star Gazing What: 2007 Phoenix Fashion Week |
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| 6 | Electric Youth The last time we dressed up for Halloween we went as Debbie Gibson. We then spent the whole night looking for a Halloween party that turned out to be a dud. Never again. We’re happy that Midnite Movie Mamacita has come to the rescue with a special cult-favorite screening of "Plan 9 from Outer Space." We can still wear a costume! What: Reels of Fury: “Plan 9 from Outer Space” |
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| 7 | Green is the New Black So you want to wax poetic about the “going green” movement that is shaping fashion, beauty, food and architecture? Sponsored by Fashion Group International, a fascinating panel of style expects will dissect and discuss what it means to be green … without having to wear patchouli. What: Green is the New Black Panel Discussion |
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We predict that Stephanie and her ex-beau Axl Rose circa 1991 will make a comeback as style icons for 2008. So pull out those full-length mirrors and "Sweet Child O' Mine" from that dusty old CD case and start practicing your Axl "snake dance." Before you know it, you'll be too cool for skinny jeans. |
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