With gas prices sky high, who wants to splurge on yet another dress or top? Didn’t think so. This August, Target will reveal their latest GO International designer, New Yorker Richard Chai. Chai is known in the fashion world for creating minimalist and sophisticated looks that can cost you up to $3,000 (just for one dress). [...]

If you’re a fan of beauty supply stores (Sephora anyone?), then you’re probably familiar with Bliss products; you know, the variety of skin lathers and scrubs with quirky names and sky-blue packaging (think “FatGirlSlim” and “Get out of hair!”). To add to their wildly-successful and loved products, Bliss has their own trendy, state-of-the-art spa as well, [...]

Looking for something to do? Make time to see the Phoenix At Museum’s Edward Weston exhibit, opening Aug. 9. The exhibit of 60-plus photos taken during the Mexican Renaissance, Edward Weston: Mexico makes clear why the modernist is regarded as one of the 20th century’s most influential photographers.  Don’t miss the Artbreak Gallery Talk about this [...]

 
You’ve heard of First Fridays. If they aren’t enough to get your fill of the arts, you’ll be glad to know about the First Mondays Art Salon, now in its eighth year. Up next, on Aug. 4, filmmaker and member of Phoenix’s Independent Film Project will speak at 7 p.m. at the @Central Gallery in [...]

This Thursday, don’t miss your chance to guzzle martinis, enjoy live entertainment, and, oh yeah, have the opportunity to “Buy a Date” with an East Valley Firefighter. Head on over to Gilbert post-work, because from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Blush Medspa is hosting their Hot, Hot, Hot Spa Nights Charity Martini Party. Along with the above-mentioned attractions, [...]

Your next trip to Starbucks doesn’t have to be an ubercaffeinated, full-tilt-calorie excursion “with whip.” The company just introduced its Vivanno smoothies. Two varieties—orange mango banana and banana chocolate—weigh in between 250 and 270 calories, with 16 and 21 grams of protein and 5 and 6 grams of fiber respectively. Both are made with a [...]

Through August 30, Arizona residents have no excuse not to treat themselves to a day of r-and-r at The Boulders Resort’s Golden Door Spa. With a valid in-state driver’s license, locals get 20 percent off of spa treatments Sunday through Thursday. We love the invigorating aromatherapy massage—ask for the citrus-infused, summer-friendly Mood Master oil. 480.488.9009, [...]

With the economy in a mega-slump, a summer trip may be the last thing on your mind–until you hear about Vegas’ mega-deals. Many of the top-notch resorts and hotels on the strip are lowering their prices to attract more tourists during the current financial setback. Hit up the Luxor with your girlfriends for the “Girls Night [...]

You better have your game faces on for some serious shopping this weekend. Not only does Nordstrom kick off their Anniversary Sale on Friday–their biggest sale of the year–but Neiman Marcus is competing with some awesome skin care deals and events. All Nordstrom stores will be bringing in hot fall merchandise for way-marked down prices (think [...]

For us girls, designer garments fresh from the runway are practically a gift from above–but why? Or, more importantly, how are such masterpieces created? Well, now is your chance to find out with Phoenix Art Museum’s lecture, Off the Runway: Behind the Scenes at Chado Ralph Rucci, taking place at 7 pm this Tuesday. The Museum [...]