Features

"The AZ Insider" with Kathy Shayna Shocket: Get the inside scoop on Arizona's social scene and celebrity news.

Kathy’s scoop on the private party.

Holli Christensen, owner of Arcadia's Park Avenue Blow Dry and Beauty Bar, appreciates bags of large stature and high quality. The comical cosmetic queen lugs a Louis Vuitton packed with everything besides the kitchen sink. A girl on-the-go, Christensen ponders, "Can I fit my entire office in this?" while purchasing a purse. You'll find Tom Ford sunglasses, tied, wrapped and twisted Hermes scarves around the handles and a plethora of all things pretty in her purse. We take a peek into, what she calls, "the abyss" that is Christensen's handbag.

Television personality and AZfoothills.com columnist Nadine Toren is scouring the area, finding savvy Valley features, bringing readers “on the scene.” Every day she’ll introduce you to celebrities, athletes, and give you an inside look into local events and hot spots. She'll touch on topical issues, and keep AZ fans posted on all the big talkers around town.

Have you seen VH1's "Saddle Ranch" TV show? Well, one of the stars is dishing some reality show secrets.  Here's more from Nick Frank...

Television personality and AZfoothills.com columnist Nadine Toren is scouring the area, finding savvy Valley features, bringing readers “on the scene.” Every day she’ll introduce you to celebrities, athletes, and give you an inside look into local events and hot spots. She'll touch on topical issues, and keep AZ fans posted on all the big talkers around town.

Imagine being buddies with your ex-husband and befriending the ex-wife you once hated.  That's what's going on with one Scottsdale couple happily unmarried.  Here's their inspiring story.