Beauty & Style

Lisa Des Camps, owner of Lisa Des Camps Jewelry, on the virtues of bangles during a day on the sand.

Have you ever noticed that the thinking you do on the beach is different from the thinking you do in a cool garden?  Both environments are deeply relaxing and can lead to inspiration and insight, but they are definitely different.  The beach, with its sun-baked sand, the sound of water, the distinct calls of sea birds, and the scents of water and tanning oil is the meditative version of hot yoga for me.  And because I always (yes, always) wear jewelry, I put a lot of...

Denim, a summer trend that can be difficult to navigate, but if mastered, can produce a fun and unique look. Here are some denim must-haves to steer you away from denim mishaps.

Listen up, guys—when the weather changes so should your grooming habits. Thankfully Jacob Meltzer, co-owner of Keep It Cut, has tips on how to stay looking fresh this summer. Keep It Cut has locations in Phoenix, Tempe and Ahwatukee.

Unfortunately, as we age our teeth naturally start to yellow. There are plenty of ways to whiten your teeth, but not all of them are safe. Prevent yellowing safely with whitening dos and don’ts from Dr. Whitney Wright, founding partner and orthodontist at Valley-based Risas Dental and Braces.

AFM: What are some of your favorite home remedies for whitening and how do they compare to professional-grade whitening?

WW: I’m a big believer in preventative care, so in terms of home remedies for whitening, I like to think avoiding things like red wine and coffee...