Month: April 2012

Fashion News: Vivienne Westwood’s Jubilee Capsule Collection.

Designer Vivienne Westwood has designed a special capsule collection to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The collection is inspired by pieces that The Queen has previously worn. The collection is entitled the Red Carpet Capsule Collection and will launch and be available in stores this 

The Style Guru: Skinny Jeans For Curvy Girls

It’s come to my attention that girls seem to think you have to be skinny to wear figure-hugging clothes.  This is a myth.  Well-fitted clothes will make a curvy girl look neat and will allow her to show over her voluptuous body. Skinny jeans or any other 

Beauty Box: Benta Berry G-1 Moisturizing Face Cream

I have a serious aversion to dry skin and a face like the Arizona desert, so I’m always on the hunt for a super moisturizing face cream that will quench my skin but won’t make me break out. Initially when I received a sample of 

Character Wear: Doctor Zoe Hart

One of my favorite new shows has come back recently after a long, or long to me anyway, hiatus, and I am so glad because I love Hart of Dixie! In honor of its return, this week I’m profiling Dr. Zoe Hart, one of the 

Designer Spotlight: Rayna Jaye

Spring has shown us some amazing clothing trends, but amongst pastel denim and neon blazers are spotlight stealing accessories. Amongst minimalistic jewelry, gladiator sandals, aviator shades & canvas backpacks comes hair accessories. Ditch the braided buns and let your locks down,  Rayna Jaye ‘s turban style headbands are perfect for pairing 

Conscious Fashion: Raven+Lily

When looking for eco-friendly designers and clothing lines, there is always a fine line between fashionable and frumpy. I’ve found that a lot of eco-friendly lines, although better for the environment, may not necessarily be better for your wardrobe. Luckily, Raven + Lily is the 

Design DIY: Hand-Dipped Wooden Utensils

This week’s DIY hails from House of Earnest, where they have taken regular wooden utensils and added a bit of quirk with food safe shellac paint. The hand-dipped wooden utensils add color and whimsy to your sea of sterile stainless steel cooking ware! What you’ll 

Fashion News: The Promise Collection by Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilferger will be launching a new collection, labeled The Promise Collection, as part of his role as a Millenium Development Goal global leader. The collection will feature pieces that use locally sourced cotton or that are produced in Africa. All of the profits made 

The Style Guru: Neon Brights

  Neon is rocking for Summer 2012 and it’s the perfect antidote to the sickly sweet sorbets that are everywhere.  I’ve normally steered clear of neon due to my sun starved Irish skin, but I can get away with flashes of  brights like this stylish 

From the Editor: CO-OPhx Presents its Second Swapportunity

Cooperative action for sustainable fashion.  It’s official, the CO-OPhx will be holding its second Clothing Swap on Sunday, April 29th from 11am-3pm in Phoenix. For those of you who don’t know what the Clothing Swap is, it’s an eco-friendly social event that allows fashionable Phoenicians