Style
August Low-Fuss Fashion
Look cool and collected in the heat of summer by choosing pieces with high style and low fuss.
Photographed by Ellen Barnes
Styling/Hair/Makeup by Diane Aiello
Location: Sanctuary on Camelback
Model: The Agency Arizona
Valley Designer’s Sole Reason Behind Men’s Fashion
Men’s footwear has donned some genius male designers throughout the years. Trying to break the mold is up-and-coming men’s footwear designer, Dianne Halloway. Born and raised in Arizona, Halloway is making a name for herself. As the first African-American woman to venture into men’s shoe design, she is confident that her brand will transcend the stereotypes. With a keen eye for what men deem fashionable and comfortable, Halloway and her collections are one of a kind and the rest of the fashion community are beginning to realize her potential. Dianne sat down with AFM and shared her story and why her designs are perfect for men of sophistication.
Shady Business: Sunglasses 101
Summer fashion wouldn’t be complete without the perfect pair of sunglasses. These frames can make quite a statement and complete your summer outfit perfectly. Alison Goodman from the Scottsdale Quarter provides some great tips to make sure your shades are as hot as the Arizona heat.
Tip #1: Shape, Style, and Color
If your face is round, pick a square frame—it will balance out your proportions. I’d gravitate toward larger, square pairs in shiny black. Gradient lenses (darker at the top of the lens, lighter towards the bottom) are...
Camelback Goddess
Brad Olson does it again! Check out these gorgeous photos from a Camelback rooftop pool. With warm weather approaching, nothing sounds more relaxing then laying poolside under the Arizona sun.
Photos: Brad Olson www.bradolsonphotography.com
Model: Olga - Ford/Robert Black Agency
Makeup and hair: Jose Corella
The Diversity of Denim
Denim has been a staple piece in our wardrobe for quite sometime, but this spring, denim is trending in a whole new way. This spring you can find denim being paired with anything from floral patterns, to denim on denim.
When we say “Denim” it is no longer just a great pair of classic jeans, for spring 2014 it means button down shirts, tanks, dresses, and pants in endless washes and colors.
From acid wash to various textures, denim can be dressy or casual. Denim is a trend that keeps reappearing in various forms, and this spring it is making a strong comeback with its Blue hue’s to be paired with colors like cream, and powder pink for an extra feminine look.
