Paige Adams-Geller was a former model whose backside received particular attention. Since Seven, True Religion and Citizens of Humanity shaped their clothes after her, she thought she decided to get a piece of the pie.

I may not know her behind, but I am sure a fan of her jean line! Adams-Geller created her own line, now a denim must-have for female fashionistas, called Paige Premium Denim, LLC. Her line, which started in 2004, is now sold in more than 2,000 stores and are designed to flatter the female backside. Thank God!

“It’s definitely my goal to have the best ‘butt’ jeans,” said Adams-Geller, according to The Arizona Republic.

When asked what makes a good pair of “fanny” jeans by a reporter at The Arizona Republic, Adams-Geller responded:

“To me, it’s all about pocket placement and the shape of the back rise. The bottom of the pocket should also fit where the cheek and your thigh meet and go up from there . . . I think that also having the best jeans is having really good-quality fabric.”

Still not impressed by Adams-Geller? More than just a model with a clothing line, Adams-Geller is also an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association and co-wrote the book, “Your Perfect Fit.” Her book, which she wrote with Ashley Borden, NIKE Elite Trainer, L.I.S.T. Master Trainer, and internationally renowned fitness and lifestyle consultant, teaches women how to highlight their best features and dress for their unique body type. It also shows readers how to customize their workout by sculpting the body parts they want to work on the most, along with how to lose weight in a balanced and healthy way with Ashley’s two-week S.O.S. Food Plan.

Scottsdale Jean Company features one of the largest selections for men, women and children, including designer jeans, tops, dresses and casual clothing, in addition to men’s footwear by renowned designer Mark Nason and the full line of Kiehl’s skin, hair and body care products. The 10,000 sq.-ft. retail space features more than 100 designer brands. Scottsdale Jean Co. is located at 14747 N. Northsight Blvd. #106 in Scottsdale. For more information please call 480.905.9300 or visit www.scottsdalejc.com.

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When you participate in this great cause, know that 100% of the proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank to feed our community’s hungry. Back in 1999, St. Mary’s Food Bank, the first and largest food bank in the world which serves 13 of Arizona’s 15 counties, created the Buy A Bird program as a way to raise funds to provide Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings to families in need.

The SHOPS is providing a convenient point of sale for Sheriff Tex Turkington or Toni Can Can Birds during the month of November at Camarones during operating hours: Sunday through Thursday from 11 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 to 10 p.m. The birds will also be available for purchase on Saturday Nov. 7, 14 and 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. in front of Pei Wei in the common area.

“We hope shoppers will gobble us up! “
Toni and Tex 

About The SHOPS Gainey Village: This “one-time ranch” features an array of amazing boutiques and dining, set amidst beautiful landscaping, sculpture and fountains. 

The SHOPS Gainey Village is located at the Southeast corner of Scottsdale an Doubletree Ranch Roads in Scottsdale (8787 N. Scottsdale Road).

For more information, visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com.

About St. Mary’s Food Bank: Over five decades, St. Mary’s has tackled the challenge of easing hunger in Arizona through the vision of founder John van Hengel. Keeping pace with the incredible upturn in need that has followed the poor economic climate and the huge rise in unemployment and underemployment, the Food Bank will distribute more than 65 million pounds of food in 2008-09 to meets the needs of the ever-rising number of Arizona’s hungry - providing enough food into the community to provide nearly 300,000 meals per day.

Charity Navigator, the nation’s top charity evaluator, has awarded St. Mary’s Food Bank its 4-star rating for seven consecutive years - something only two percent of the charities it assesses can say. 

For more information on St. Mary’s Food Bank, please visit www.firstfoodbank.org.

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For the first time in H&M history, an accessory brand will debut its own line in more than 200 H&M stores worldwide. Jimmy Choo for H&M promises to stay “cheap chic” with no article priced above $300. Jimmy Choo designer Tamara Mellon has been working on this fabulous collection for the past six months. Ladies can even buy their hubbies Christmas presents as the new and trendy line also features menswear.

“Jimmy Choo will bring to H&M a sophisticated, fashion forward, accessible and glamorous collection - the perfect party pieces to buy now and then wear out that night!” Tamara Mellon, Founder and President, Jimmy Choo.

On Monday in Hollywood, fashionista Nicky Hilton hit the red carpet wearing a sparkling black dress with a star-sequenced clutch. Accompanying Nicky was her younger sister Paris Hilton, who dressed for the event in a Jimmy Choo for H&M cat suit.

Check out the over-the-knee boots, Jimmy Choo for H&M’s most expensive item, worn by M.I.A. at the launch celebation.

Arizonans (especially the females) are currently gearing up for tomorrow’s grand opening of Arizona’s first H&M store located at Scottsdale Quarter, the desert’s newest shopping, dining and entertainment district. And in celebration of opening day, H&M Scottsdale Quarter will offer the first 300 shoppers in line an H&M T-shirt and Access to Fashion Pass, a shopping card valued from $10 to $500.

The store is located at 15169 N. Scottsdale Road and can be reached at 480.607.8374. This H&M Store location will be open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Click here to enter Scottsdale Quarter’s Win-In-Style Giveaway for the chance to win 2 tickets to H&M VIP Grand Opening Party, a $1,000 Gift Card to H&M and more!

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, offers a broad and varied range of fashion that allows customers to find their own personal style. The extensive range includes everything from modern basics to tailored classics, sportswear, maternity clothes and cutting-edge fashion. The collections are complemented by matching accessories, underwear and shoes.

www.hm.com/us

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The company consists of a scientist, an engineer and television producer and was started in 2006. Orphan Lyrics now has top stars participating in this charitable program, along with top writers and publishers, all of whom have handed over copyrighted words. Orphan Lyrics can now reproduce 250 lyrics from 136 licensed artists, which include Britney Spears, Coldplay, Madonna, Jewel, Maroon Five, Air Supply and Depeche Mode.

Orphan Lyrics has raised $3,400 from the sale of more than 1,000 T-shirts to date. The earnings have been donated to such local charities (particularly ones that help children) as Big Brothers Big Sisters, War Child International and St. Jude Research Hospital, according to The Arizona Republic.

“Song lyrics are a renewable resource of creativity and expression. We put these words into action on a clean product to make a powerful fashion statement for disadvantaged children.”
Orphan Lyrics

The co-founders of Orphan Lyrics are Stuart Black, Justin Prideaux and Lyndsay Black.

Although Orphan Lyrics has offices in Scottsdale and United Kingdom, they have sold T-shirts across the globe through its online store (www.orphanlyrics.com). Each T-shirt is priced at $25.

 The Music Publishers:

• Universal Music Publishing
• EMI Music Publishing
• Sony/ATV Music Publishing
• Warner Chappell Music Publishing
• Chrysalis Music Limited
• Third Palm Music

Example T-Shirt:
“No more pencils, No more books. No more teachers’ dirty looks.”
(From Alice Cooper’s song “School’s Out”)

The DJ Collection:
To pay the bills, Orphan Lyrics also sells for-profit a line of T-shirts and hats featuring the company’s logo that resembles a “45-rpm record adapter,” according to The Arizona Republic.

Orphan Lyrics’ Mission and Vision: 
“Our mission is to donate more than we keep in order to help children and to shake up, restructure and ultimately set a new standard for corporate philanthropic giving. Our vision is to touch every household in every nation, whether someone purchases our apparel or benefits from its sale.”

For more information or to buy your own T-shirt, visit www.orphanlyrics.com.

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Along with the national swimwear collection from Beach Bunny Swimwear, local boutique Amy, Inc. will premier its fall and holiday collections (starting at 7 p.m.).  Guests are invited to shop, mingle and meet Beach Bunny Swimwear designer Angela Chittenden from 8 to 11 p.m. The in vogue event will include stylish cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, along with tunes by DJ Brazilia.

**Please call 480.423.2303 to attend this exclusive event. Guests who would like table seating, must make dinner reservations by calling 480.949.9000.

ACUA Restaurant & Lounge
7144 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 250
Scottsdale, AZ

Beach Bunny’s Rise to Fame:
Beach Bunny has a vast celebrity clientele, which includes: Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Simpson, Salma Hayek, Sienna Miller, and Eva Longoria Parker, who describes Beach Bunny as “the sexiest line out there.” In fact, newlywed Mariah Carey just bought five Beach Bunny Swimwear suits for her honeymoon.

There are also more Beach Bunny Swimwear suits than any other designer in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Supermodel Bar Rafaeli even donned the Crocodile Rock bikini.

Beach Bunny Swimwear has been featured in People, InStyle, USA Today, E! News Daily with Ryan Seacrest, Extra and more — not to mention at the LA Fashion Week Spring 2008.

About the Designer:
Surprisingly enough, Beach Bunny’s designer has modeled her own lines. That’s because the designer, Angela Chittenden, is a swimsuit model who, for more than six-years, has graced the pages of Maxim, Stuff, FHM, Oxygen and Ocean Drive. While working as a swimsuit model, Chittenden found it difficult to find bathing suits that were “sexy, yet classy, rock ‘n’ roll with a feminine touch”. That is why, in 2004, she took it upon herself to create a one-of-a-kind swimsuit line and introduced her very own Beach Bunny Swimwear.

Angela describes her customer as “fun-loving women of any age who exudes self confidence and charisma.” These “boudoir meets the beach” bathing suits are definitely made for women who want to be seen. “Beach Bunny is not for the shy consumer. We have a ‘girls just wanna have fun’ motto that we like to live by!”

www.beachbunnyswimwear.com

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The Wedding Singer musical opened on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2006 and first went on tour in 2007.

The Wedding Singer Showtimes:

• Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday at 8 p.m.
• Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Visit www.TheaterLeague.com for details or to purchase tickets.

Robbie Hart, the small town wedding singer, has a big heart. He has wanted to get married his whole life. Sadly, he is dumped at the altar by his stuck-up fiance. However sad this day may be he, it is the day he meets sweet waitress Julia Sullivan. Julia also about to marry someone not right for her. Robbie, the expert on weddings who has is currently sticking to Bar Mitzvahs and birthdays, agrees to help her plan. But through the planning process, they both discover more than a close friendship. 

Songs in The Wedding Singer Musical:

1. It’s Your Wedding Day - Robbie and Company
2. Someday - Julia and Company
3. A Note From Linda - Linda
4. Pop - Holly, Julia, Glen and Company #
5. Somebody Kill Me - Robbie
6. A Note From Grandma - Grandma Rosie
7. Casualty of Love - Robbie and Company
8. Come Out of the Dumpster - Julia and Robbie
9. Today You Are a Man - Sammy, George, and Robbie
10. George’s Prayer - George
11. Not That Kind of Thing - Robbie, Julia, Clerk, and Company
12. Saturday Night in the City - Holly, Robbie, Julia, Glen and Company
13. All About the Green - Glen and Company
14. Someday (Reprise) - Julia
15. Right in Front of Your Eyes - Holly
16. Single - Sammy, George, Robbie and Company
17. If I Told You - Robbie and Julia
18. Let Me Come Home - Linda
19. If I Told You (Reprise) - Robbie
20. Move That Thang - Grandma Rosie, George and Company
21. Grow Old With You - Robbie and Julia
22. It’s Your Wedding Day (Finale) - Robbie and Full Company

The Orpheum Theatre is operated by the City of Phoenix Stages Division, which also runs Symphony Hall and the Symphony Hall Terrace. Friends of the Orpheum provide educational and restoration support through volunteer and fundraising programs. The 1,364-seat Orpheum audience chamber, now known as the Lewis Auditorium, dedicated to Jewell and Delbert Lewis and family, has 1,062 seats on orchestra level, 302 in the balcony. The auditorium complements the larger nearby America West Arena, Dodge Theatre and Symphony Hall, as well as the smaller stages of the Herberger Theater Center.

Orpheum Theatre
203 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ
602.262.7272

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Artists and art enthusiasts gather as the event will kick off with a special ArtWalk in the Scottsdale Arts District at 7 p.m. along Main Street and Marshall Way in downtown Scottsdale. Continuing on to the SouthBridge and Scottsdale Waterfront districts, guests will be greeted with a live Latin Jazz concert, organic beer tastings, eco-friendly public art installations and interactive exhibits that highlight Scottsdale’s green projects!

The Green Street Scottsdale ArtWalk is set to feature:

• artist demonstrations with recycled and reusable materials
• live music from local bands
• food from nearby restaurants 
•  interactive exhibits highlighting the city’s most dynamic sustainability initiatives
• a photographic journey showcasing conservation efforts in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
• a virtual hiking and rock-climbing experience
• talks by renowned local architects
• a gallery of all LEED-certified projects in the city and more.

Participants should be ready for some Latin flavor as The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is adding a free Latin Jazz concert at Southbridge!  All event attendees can “live la vida Locavore” while they enjoy specialty cuisine made with local and organic ingredients from a Scottsdale vendor. And if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, make your way over to the outdoor beer garden on the Marshall Way Bridge. This plethora of suds will provide samples of some of the world’s tastiest organic brews! 

Transportation:

For those who take the Valley Metro Light Rail to the Priest and Washington station in Phoenix, Green Street Scottsdale will provide transportation for you. From there, the free and eco-friendly Scottsdale Trolley (they run on biodiesel) will pick up attendees to take them to downtown Scottsdale. The trolley will run from 5 to 11 p.m., and there also will be plenty of hybrid taxis from Discount Cab for guests wishing to extend the festivities later into the night.

Green Street Scottsdale is presented by the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Cultural Council in partnership with several local businesses and volunteers.

Come celebrate Scottsdale as it turns GREEN!

“The City of Scottsdale has a deeply rooted commitment to sustainability, which is evidenced by the voter-initiative preserving 36,000 acres of land in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve,” said Lauren Simons, vice president of marketing for the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

www.greenstreetscottsdale.com

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All you have to do is show your 3-Day bib numbers for your much needed $79 Swedish or therapeutic massage. As the 3-Day walk runs from Nov. 13 through 15, the special will only be available the day after your long journey (Nov. 16). The Swedish massage incorporates the resort’s signature blend massage oil or lotion from its very own Revive Herb Garden for a relaxing and stress-relieving massage. The therapeutic is a more intense massage that uses deeper pressure to access the muscular layers and structures of the body.

2009 Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day:

Ok ladies, it’s not a marathon and you don’t even have to run… just walk. So why not burn hundreds of calories while helping this fight for an amazing cause? The weekend will begin with an emotional Opening Ceremony at Freestone Park in Gilbert. Walkers will then start their journey through the small downtown areas of Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler and then into Tempe. The route is pleasant as it passes multiple water features and through various friendly neighborhoods. Participants will camp for the night in a “sea of pink tents.” The organization promises to have everything you will need to enjoy a comfortable night stay. 

Saturday will start bright and early, as walkers will set out for South Mountain and throughout the Ahwatukee neighborhoods. Participants can bask in the gorgeous mountain views and lush green parks.

It’s almost over… The final day of our journey will take walkers through the many noteworthy sights of Tempe and Scottsdale. Participants will venture the massive ASU campus and Papago Park. The last and final stretch will feature the charm of Old Town Scottsdale before heading to Scottsdale Stadium for a celebratory Closing Ceremony. 

This is the sixth year the event, a three-day, 60-mile walk (20-miles per day) raising funds for and awareness of breast cancer, has taken place in Arizona. Each walker commits to fundraising a minimum of $2,300, helping to raise millions of dollars for beneficiaries Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Proceeds fund innovative and life-saving breast cancer research, education and community outreach programs.

Take the first step on your 60-mile journey. Click here to register  for the 2009 Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day today.

About Revive Spa: Revive Spa is a 28,000-sq.-ft., elegant two-story spa featuring 41 treatment rooms at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in northeast Phoenix. It offers a diverse menu of spa experiences that incorporate beautiful, tranquil settings and indigenous flora and fauna into signature treatments where ancient rituals join force with cutting-edge techniques.

For Revive Spa reservations, call 480.293.3700 or visit www.jwrevivespa.com.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix

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Fashion Week is not only an excuse to have a fabulous fashion show and peruse the latest styles, the event benefits charitable organizations in our community, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Childhelp, Make-A-Wish-Foundation and Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

This year’s event kicks off with a unique twist. On Thursday, Nov. 5 after the with Opening Presentations (starting at 6 p.m.), SFW will present the Wearable ArtWalk Preview Fashion at the SouthBridge Open Runway. The Wearable ArtWalk, running from 7 to 9 p.m., is a Milan-style runway show with models showcasing notable one-of-a-kind pieces of ‘art-to-wear’ clothing and jewelry from nationally and internationally acclaimed wearable artists. More than 20 galleries along Main Street, Marshall Way and Stetson Avenue will be in the spirit of the evening with provocative shows and exhibits.

Friday and Saturday (Nov. 6 and 7) are packed full of more than two-dozen runway shows for the fashionistas’ viewing pleasure. All the fun will take place at the main, 80-foot, tented runway in the Scottsdale Waterfront at Scottsdale and Camelback Roads. At the same time, viewers can visit the outdoor runway just across from the Arizona canal at Southbridge that will feature up-and-coming designers.

Scottsdale Fashion Week Schedule & Designers:

THURSDAY, NOV. 7:

SouthBridgy Open Runway
6:00 - Opening Presentation
7:00 - Wearable Artwalk (Arts District)

FRIDAY, NOV. 6:

SouthBridge Open Runway
5:30 - Dance Performance
6:15 - iuk iuk - Designer of the Year
7:00 - Destiny’s Bride
7:45 - Twirl Boutique
8:30 - Angela Johnson
9:15 - Italia Rocks Couture
10:00 - Tikini Hut
10:45 - Ivon Reyes Couture

Lifestyle Showcase
5-11 p.m.
Scottsdale Waterfront at SouthBridge

Main Tent Stage Runway
6:00 - Kevan Hall
7:00 - Zhao Bandi
8:00 - bebe
9:00 - Escada
10:00 - Dillard’s with Celebrity Fashion Stylist Nolé Marin and Designer Eva Franco

SATURDAY, NOV. 7:

SouthBridge Open Runway
5:30 - Dance Performance
6:15 - Joya Bazaar
7:00 - Garage
7:45 - RAW by Amelia Walsh
8:30 - VMarie Fashion
9:15 - Vickilyn’s Closet
10:00 - Art Institute of Phoenix
10:45 - Pucci Salon

Lifestyle Showcase
5-11 p.m.
Scottsdale Waterfront at SouthBridge

Main Tent Stage Runway
Presented by Scottsdale Fashion Square
7:00 - kate spade
8:00 - St. John
9:00 - CH Carolina Herrera
10:00 - Barneys New York

For more information, please visit www.scottsdalefashionweek.com. For tickets, click here.

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The theme is “glamour,” made clear by the striking white metal sculpture that artfully shades the outside climate-controlled patio, along with the mirrored ceilings, glittering chandeliers and concierge desk. While Modern Steak exudes elegance it is said to be comfortable and affordable. Guests will be able to enjoy top-notch fare in the beautifully appointed dining room, bar or three private dining rooms.

The menu will feature items like: a foot-long Kobe beef hot dog, smoked salmon tater tots, lobster chowder, sweet potato pie with burnt marshmallows, classic macaroni ‘n cheese with smoked cheddar and all-natural, hormone-free steaks.

Modern Steak unveils today, Oct. 26, and is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations can be made by calling 480.423.7000.

When you hear Sam Fox is the behind a restaurant, you know you’re in for some delicious, second to none cuisine and an always refined and happening ambiance. Fox, whose booming business seems unaffected by the current economy, is still expanding with his plan to open another new restaurant in Scottsdale by mid-January.

To replace our not so favorite and former residing restaurant, Pink Taco, comes another Fox Restaurant Concept in Fashion Square to be named Culinary Dropout. This project, which is set to open in January, is still in the conceptual stage. The menu will include “chef-driven comfort food for lunch, dinner and late-night dining,” according to The Arizona Republic.

Sam Fox is destined to become the leading restaurant authority at the Scottsdale Waterfront’s as he already has two ever so popular eateries, Sauce and the always bustling Olive & Ivy, that bring dining delight to this trendy area.

Fox Restaurant Concepts started with the opening of their first restaurant in Tucson, known as Wildflower in 1998. Now FRC has opened many restaurants in the Phoenix-area, as well as in Colorado, Texas and Kansas. Some of his best and well-known local eateries include NoRTH, Blanco Tacos + Tequila, The Greene House, Bloom and Olive & Ivy.

“We’re passionate about the restaurant industry, we’re dedicated to the craftsmanship of food and wine, and we strive to create memorable dining experiences.”

Modern Steak
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 1433
Scottsdale AZ 85251
www.foxrc.com

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