Don’t miss my favorite local designer and one of my favorite local people in general, Angela Johnson, as she debuts her Spring 2010 collection. Friday, November 6th at 8:30, Southbridge Runway. For tickets, www.scottsdalefashionweek.com. For more on Angela, click www.angelajohnsondesigns.com.

Just for kicks, here’s me again in my very first (definitely NOT my last) Angela Johnson…(BTW – did I tell you I got a MILLION compliments when I wore this?!)

Angela Johnson Design dress

0 comments permalink |  8:18 AM |  10.29.2009 | 

Dear Fashion Friends,

This is a friendly reminder from your loving Fashion Phoenix team that shoplifting is a serious crime. It is inexcusable and punishable by law.

Furthermore, if you feel the need to steal, we urge you to please leave your children at home.  I witnessed a young shoplifter get caught at Old Navy as she tried to run through the door this evening. I didn’t see the young woman’s face as she ran out the door, but I did see her arm and hair go flying as the Loss Prevention man grab her purse right off her shoulder as she darted.  For a few moments they argued through the glass, until finally she walked back in the store - WITH A BABY ON HER HIP!!! Sadly, I’m not kidding. Nor am I kidding when as they walked toward me I blurt, “You have a baby with you! What’s wrong with you!”

In conclusion, not sure what’s more sad to me – that people feel the need to steal or they feel the need to bring their children along for the extra hands to carry all the loot. Either way, not very fashion-friendly.  Remember dear fashion lovers, we’re all in this together.

xo, FP

0 comments permalink |  10:09 PM |  10.27.2009 | 

Now that's a pumpkin!

I have a confession to make…I hate Halloween! Who would have guessed since I love getting dressed up, glammed up, dolled up and occasionally, slutted up Vegas-style! But for whatever reason, Halloween always scares me, fashionably speaking of course!

It’s quite the paradox really. I could be anything I want to be and look anyway I want to look – wear super sparkly glitter in my hair, a pink Britney wig, spray paint myself, walk around looking like a Nick Cave Soundsuit or Lady Gaga, yet I cringe at the thought of making a fashion fool of myself on the one day that fashion-foolism is allowed!

Sparkles in a can. My Halloween hallelujah!

So I’m sitting here. It’s Tuesday and I have procrastinated finding an outfit for the 31st year in a row. Ever being the sucker for sparkles, I did take myself to the Halloween Superstore for some hair/body glitter and bejeweled lashes this morning. It’s a start. Now that I’m writing this, pondering my personal paradox of Halloween, maybe I’ll be an angel this year. Those that know me, know the paradox in that choice!

And ever being the fashionista, I’ll not be hitting the Superstore again for the rest of my costume. No way! Halloween is another fabulous occasion for a new dress! Angel white, of course!

Would love to know what you’re wearing this Halloween. Email me and I’ll post your picture! Have a safe one. xo

2 comments permalink |  12:51 PM |  10.27.2009 | 

UPDATE – I posted a little reminder about SFW last night, but here’s some better news! Get ticket discounts now through November 5th. Here are the details sent to me this morning:

Nightly general admission tickets are $25 for two through 5 p.m. on November 5. Admission includes seven SouthBridge Open Runway shows on Friday or Saturday, access to the Lifestyle Showcase and to surrounding screens that will broadcast Main Runway show highlights. Reserved tickets for Main Tent Runway single show seating are $60 and are based on availability. This ticket also includes the nightly SouthBridge shows and benefits.
The $200 VIP All Evening Premium nightly show pass is discounted by $75 if purchased by 5 p.m. November 5. VIP passes include reserved seating for five designer Main Tent Runway shows and seven SouthBridge shows, champagne for one show, entrance into the VIP Finlandia Lounge, and access to the Luxury Showcase.

Fashionistas – have you bought your tickets, new outfits, new shoes yet for Scottsdale Fashion Week? I cannot WAIT until next week to see my favorite designers, like Angela Johnson, and stores, like Banana Republic and Kate Spade, strut their stuff down the runway.  Super excited!

For the complete runway schedule and to buy your tickets click SFW Schedule. For the main website with all information, click www.scottsdalefashionweek.com.

0 comments permalink |  8:06 PM |  10.26.2009 |