Beauty & Style

Dress for Success Phoenix will soon be moving to an expanded and high-profile new location in the heart of Phoenix’s business community at Park Central. The move marks a significant milestone in the nonprofit’s mission to empower women, teens, and young adults to achieve economic independence through workforce development and career readiness programs.

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In a city that gets over 300 days of sunshine, it’s no surprise that people in Phoenix and Scottsdale are getting creative about how they care for themselves. Self-care here isn’t just a passing trend. It’s a conscious shift in how locals are choosing to live, relax, and recover from the pace of daily life. But this isn’t about bubble baths and motivational quotes. It’s about practical psychology, smart indulgences, and intentional breaks that help people feel more like themselves again. From spa escapes to edible luxuries to creative outlets, here’s how the Valley is redefining the idea of treating yourself.

There’s a moment every September in Arizona when your social feed floods with sweaters, boots, and Pumpkin Spice wishful thinking. And every year, there you are, sipping iced coffee in a tank top because it’s still 98 degrees outside at 4 PM. Fall here doesn’t roll in with crisp air and crunchy leaves; it drips in slowly, with mornings that flirt with breezy and afternoons that say “absolutely not.” But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck in summer clothes until Thanksgiving. You just need the kind of fall fashion that makes sense for Arizona’s version of autumn: something functional, breathable, and still seasonal enough to fake the fall vibe without sweating through your outfit before lunch.

If you've ever blinked and watched your back-to-school budget vanish into the abyss of blazers, polos, and regulation knee socks, you're not alone. Private grammar school uniforms are the silent budget killers that sneak up on even the most seasoned parents. There’s the main outfit, the P.E. gear, the chapel attire, the optional-but-not-really outerwear—and somehow you still end up buying three white shirts a month because grape juice happens.