Archive for February, 2010
It’s Spaaaaah time!
The Arizona Spa Girls are kicking off another Summer Spaaah Series of fabulous rubs and relaxation at Sanctuary, Revive, Joya and more. This summer, however, they are doing it a little differently.
The Girls are doing away with the mini-treatments of the past and are offering 30-day certificates for full-length treatments. Get a a goodie bag, an evening of drinks and snacks, a treatment certificate to use at your leisure with complete use of the spa facilities AND donate to Fresh Start, for $125.
Tickets move FAST, so get yours now!
Spring trends: Military
I spent most of the winter wearing brown and grey baggy sweaters, baggy pants, and big boots.
From the look of it, muted colors and baggy military garb will also be a part of spring fashion. Here are a few items I like:
1.) Killer Queen Jumpsuit, $228
2.) Caitlyn Solid Shirt, $39.50
3.) Leopardito Bag, $428
4.) Jeep Military Pin, $8
5.) Boutique 9 Elation Boot, $198
6.) Melody Trench, $148
7.) Golden Rope Headband, $58
8.) All Star Outsider Boot, $84
Good Egg Award: Best hangover meal
Best hangover meal: Torta Del Rey + Aqua Fresca @ Los Reyes de la Torta
The morning following a night of excessive drinking, there are probably a few thoughts going through your head:
Did I really need that last drink?
Am I going to barf?
Why didn’t I drink more water and take an Advil last night?
I need something greasy.
That something greasy could be — no SHOULD be — a Del Rey Torta ($7.99) from Los Reyes del Torta. Imagine a sandwich bun filled with 6 or 7 different types of meat (including chorizo and mini hot-dogs), eggs, avocado, cheese and jalapenos. Visions of a heart attack will completely replace any thoughts of a hangover.
To complement this meat explosion, order an Aqua Fresca ($3.25. I like lime), a frosty fruit drink that tastes like a fruity cool breeze in a glass.
Tip: If hung over, don’t make the mistake of ordering the healthy-sounding Vampiro. While a medley of blended veggies might sound like a good idea, “it’s about as refreshing as the contents of a garbage disposal, ” noted one friend as he ogled the Aqua Fresca.
Los Reyes de la Torta
9230 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix things to do: February 19-21
Last week there were festivals and events at every turn. This weekend…eh, not so much.
FRIDAY
The Cutting Edge @ Madcap Theaters
My sister and I loved this movie back in the day. Privileged, saucy girl meets rough-around-the edges boy — together they fight, figure skate then fall in love.
MADCAP Theaters
730 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.
$8
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Source Victoria @ Teakwood’s
Drink beer, eat peanuts, throw shells on the floor and listen to good music. According to the So Much Silence blog, Source Victoria will likely be playing new material. Check it out.
Teakwoods Tavern & Grill
2808 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
SATURDAY
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Yo fair ladies and gents! This Saturday kicks off 8 weekends of Medieval fun. Head to the 30 acre grounds outside Apache Junction to grab a turkey leg, watch jousters, shop, play game, listen to music and experience more Renaissance fun.
12601 E. U.S. 60
Southeast of Apache Junction
(520) 463-2700
Through March 28
10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
$18 adults and $8 children 5-12 at Fry’s Food Stores.
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Build a Bio-dynamic compost heap @ Maya’s Farm
Learn the mixing and building techniques to create the most nutritious matter for your plants.
Maya’s Farm at South Mountain
6106 South 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Suggested donation: $20
SUNDAY
Brunch @ Mission
From 2 p.m. – sundown they serve all you can eat pork tacos for $16. The pork looks freshly roasted, carved in front of you. There are a multitude of toppings. The atmosphere is nice…and even better if you order a drink called the Primarita — Partida, lime juice, and agave syrup.
The Mission
3815 N. Brown Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(480) 636-5005
Spring trends: Shoes
I sometimes feel like I’m 10 minutes ahead of certain trends.
It seems like I’m always looking for some unattainable item, settling for a reasonable facsimile — only to have the item I wanted become popular and available everywhere — only I’ve already purchased something…well, less.
It happened with my asymmetric motorcycle jacket. It happened with oxford man shoes. This season — it’s desert boots.
I was looking for a pair of cute and comfy lace up shoes — but didn’t buy, because there was a general absence of “cute” in my choices.
Now, comfy, casual and cute shoes are EVERYWHERE. Here are some of the options on my list:
1.) Quoddy Suede Ring Boots, $278
2.) Enfield Saddle Shoe, $70
3.) Louie Louie Wingtip Flats without Laces, $198
4.) Ballet Flats, $39.50
5.) Elijah, $198
6.) Portia, $225
7.) Facinate, $59
8.) Clarks Desert Boots, $90
9.) Barletta Cordones, $69
Salad table pays off
Cut enough lettuce from my table to make 2 sandwiches. Only $50, 2 hours of construction and 3 months of watering for that lettuce!
Haircut 100
Giving these to the girl who cuts my hair.
