I love this!! I’ve been using this everyday!!  The Michael Kors Leg Shine “Shimmer” stick, in its old school deodorant packaging, is one of my favorite things right now.  It’s got a hint of shimmer, hint of musk-scent and hint of color.  I’ve heard they use it on the runway at all Michael Kors shows. (I wonder how many sticks they go through!).  There’s a few different colors and retails for $32.  Check it out at Scottsdale Fashion Square or www.michaelkors.com.

0 comments permalink |  3:00 PM |  4.30.2009 | 

Natalia Acosta

I was thoroughly impressed at Tuesday’s “Go Figure” Fashion Show put together by the Management and Leadership II students at Phoenix College. Four student designers showed their garments including Galina Mihaleva, Griselda Avalos, Hershel Jackson and Natalia Acosta. The theme for the night, “Go Figure” was a celebration of diversity and fashion figures, with the each designer using models of different ethnicity, size, shape and styles. Like I said, I was thoroughly impressed, especially with each designer’s ability to create for different sizes and shapes, and use a multitude of fabrics and materials including leather, lace, rosettes, buckles, sparkles, feathers, ruffles, jersey, shears - no material was left unused!!  Most outfits looked great on the models – the styling, the fit, the finish – and the student models were having a great time presenting the work’s of their peers!

I could show you a million pictures because I think the students presented about 100 looks altogether, but here’s a look at a few of my favorites from each designer…

GALINA MIHALEVA & GRISELDA AVALOS

Griselda

Galina uses leather

Griselda using the harem pant trend on my favorite model!

HERSHEL JACKSON

Hershel

Love this!

NATALIA ACOSTA

Dramatic - feathers, ruffles, sheers, one-shoulder - Love it!

Love the large mirror sparkles!

Haute Mami!

Halter dress, perfect for summer fetes!

The bodice detail of the red hoop-skirt ball gown. A little Scarlet O'Hara, a little diva!

 Natalia showed over 50 gowns, just herself!  For more information on Natalia click Natalia Acosta Couture. I can’t wait to see more from the talented designers.  Congratulations on a great show, with great positive energy to Phoenix College!

1 comment permalink |  12:57 PM |  4.30.2009 | 

812 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, 602-252-1323, www.bunkyboutique.com

Just off Roosevelt and 3rd street in downtown Phoenix, lies the charming little shop, Bunky Boutique. Named after owner Rachel Richards’ grandmother, Bunky has a charming vintage-inspired appeal from the outside in.

Bunky Boutique offers an impressive and mostly affordable collection of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing from local designers and unique, independent labels from New York and the North West.  Bunky is open most days until 7 p.m., allowing down-towners and general fashion lovers the chance to shop a specialty boutique after work hours.  And if you still can’t make it into this adorable boutique, Bunky offers an online store with a great, easy-to-shop selection of their favorite pieces.

Baby tutu onesie by local designer, Cadenza Clothing $28

0 comments permalink |  9:00 AM |  4.30.2009 | 

Join About Face Boutique in Scottsdale for their “Purse Stuffing Party” from 3-6 p.m on Thursday, April 30th. The filled purses are a project by “Purses And Love”, a non-profit that helps kids give purses filled with goodies to their mother’s for Mother’s Day. Super sweet! Check out the details below…

0 comments permalink |  8:38 PM |  4.29.2009 |