Margaritas make the perfect summer refresher. This Friday, gather some friends and head on over to the Cafe Carumba after work to start your weekend off with a little top-notch tequila and lime. Take in the funky-chic, Southwestern vibe while sitting up at the cafe’s ever-popular Margarita Bar. Happy hour begins at 4 pm and lasts until 7. However, make sure [...]

Here in the state where the sun rarely ceases to shine, comfortable flip flops are a must-have. After becoming increasingly popular over the past year, Fit Flops, which claim to tone your legs and tush while you wear them, have officially become a world-wide summer hit. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Oprah promoted the shoe [...]

Whether you’re watching your figure or your finances (both very important), head on over to Bombay Spice, where you can indulge completely in healthy, wallet-friendly Indian dishes. These light and flavorful spice-laden meals are perfect for summer and definitely won’t break your budget. Think Chicken Seekh Kebab Skewers and Chickpea Ceviche for $7,95 or the Seared Salmon Filet [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

This weekend, instead of hitting up the same old restaurants and after-hours spots, why not go a little more refined and sophisticated with a trip to the ballet. Although it’s not typical for dance troupes to perform during the summer months, Novaballet, led by former business manager of Ballet Arizona Doug Pasley is a new type [...]