Archive for April, 2010
What they wore: Coachella
Coachella is first and foremost a music event, but summer style incubator might be a close second.
The three day outdoor desert event is teeming with stylish people from all around the world in outfits that you might be interested in wearing in the upcoming summer season.
Here are a few sites to see what your summer might have in store:
Phoenix things-to-do: April 23-25
FRIDAY
Planet of the Apes @ Biltmore Fashion Park
Will this movie feature Charlton Heston or Mark Wahlberg? You’ll have to go to find out! Bring a blanket. a beverage and maybe a sweater, it’s been chilly.
Center lawn at Biltmore
Northeast corner of 24th Street & Camelback
7 p.m.
Free
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Spring into Summer Fashion Show @ Valley Ho
A runway suspended over the pool? You’re in Scottsdale, what do you expect? Models in swimwear and other summer fashions will parade across aforementioned runway to tunes spun by P-Body.
Valley Ho
6850 E. Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets $30
SATURDAY
Plant a Tree for Peace @ Nuestro Barrio
Help replenish the tree canopy in the Nuestro Barrio neighborhood. Planting starts at 8 a.m., then community activities and classes follow.
Nuestro Barrio
From Buckeye Road, go south on 9th Street until you reach a cul-de-sac
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Coffee, Cookies & Crafts @ Bragg’s Pie Factory
This first-ever craft event celebrates local and independent crafting with vendors, demos and treats. Local crafting fave CraftyChica (aka Kathy Cano-Murillo) will be making an appearance and signing her new fiction book.
Bragg’s Pie Factory
1301 W. Grand Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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My Nana’s Salsa Challenge @ Tempe Town Lakes
75 chefs are competing for the “Best Salsa” title. Scorch your taste buds accompanied by tunes and tequila drinks.
Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ
$10 at the gate, $8 in advance, free for kids 12
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
SUNDAY
Arizona Diamondbacks vs The Philadelphia Phillies @ Chase Field
If you like crazy east-coast fans and drinking beer in the middle of the day, this is the game for you.
Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix AZ 85004
1:10 p.m.
Tickets $5 and up
“Everyday is Earth Day” outfit
Nowadays, there are enough cool organic, vintage, and reclaimed material products to make every outfit an eco-friendly one.
Here’s a sample of eco-made-stylish:
1.) Loomstate La Paloma Romper, $150
This versatile piece just happens to be made with environmentally responsible methods and organic cotton.
2.) Bosworth Tie Tunic, $382
This delicate cashmere lovely is a nice addition to a summer ensemble.
3.) Vintage ’80s Sunglasses, $20
Vintage sunglasses are the only way to go.
4.) Alkemie Stingray, $155
I’m a huge fan of this reclaimed metal stingray ring.
5.) Vegan Leather Raffia Wedge, $25.50
No animals were harmed for these bohemian wedges.
6.) Finch Bag, $440
Reclaimed leather bag is made by hand and large enough to hold a laptop.
Late to the Mad Men party
3 years or so ago when Mad Men mania swept the country, I didn’t join the masses.
Sure, I loved the “get the look of Mad Men” style features. It’s set in the ’60s, what’s not to love? But I didn’t tune in — or change my Facebook/MySpace icon into a Mad Men character.
All that, however, has changed. My friend lent me the season 1 & 2 DVD set. The first season I enjoyed. Joan is smokin’ hot, Peter gives me the heebies, and Don Draper…well I wish I could be so cucumber cool. I watched all 13 episodes of season 2 in about 2 1/2 nights. As I wait for season 3, I’m getting into the spirit with some Sterling Cooper-style clothes.
Joan Holloway (pic)
Joan puts the “voom” in vavavoom sans skin.
Joan Holloway Barbie, $84.99
- Sheath dresses like Maggy London Starburst Ponte Knit Dress, $98 or Pretty-brights Knit Dress, $69.50
- Butterfly Necklace, $59.50
- Rocha Heels, $79
- Vintage scarf, $25
Betty Draper (pic)
Her Pollyanna demeanor makes me a little sick, but Betty does have an amazing figure and some cool, if prim, outfits.
Betty Draper Barbie, $84.99
- BDG Suede Pumps, $48
- Rose print Dress, $149
- Wide Sash Belt, $12.99
- Faux Pearl Earrings, $13.59
- Hand-knotted Pearl Necklace, $150
Corn flake
I’m feeling like a bona fide farmer at the moment.
Why? Because I’m growing corn!
The line of 12 below is just a test to see if it proves to be a decent barrier between us and the neighbors (sorry neighbors).
