Fashion Phoenix

Lauren Pierce Atelier for Barneys

Kira — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:25:29 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Lauren Bush of Lauren Pierce Atelier at Barneys on Friday. Lauren, niece of George W. and Granddaughter of George Bush, is a model and designer who created her collection to celebrate the many rich cultures of the world with designs that are easy, timeless and sustainable.

The collection features silhouettes made with hand-dyed fabrics sourced from women survivors of war of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. You pick your dress style from the 5 easy to wear styles, pick your unique fabric in bold prints and colors and the dress is made in New York and delivered to you in six weeks. Each dress will have the clients’ name along with the name of the fabric artisan on the tag.

The collection is available at Barneys until March 25th and prices average about $500. 10% of the profits are donated back to the women of the Congo. There’s a limited collection of ready-to-wear pieces available as well to skip the six week wait.

I love the global concept of this collection. But I also love that the dresses are made in New York City. Read more about Laurent Pierce Atelier at www.lauren-pierce.com.

Last Chance to Fleurt

Kira — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:53:03 +0000

Fleur’t Boutique at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale is finally moving their inventory after the abrupt store closing a few months back. Shop daily for incredible deals.

Make it Work! Make it Work!

Kira — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:58:54 +0000

I am sooooo nervous about meeting Tim Gunn at Scottsdale Fashion Square on Saturday! I can’t think of anything semi-intelligent to ask or say! And I’m desperately hoping I won’t slip in or blurt out, “Make it work!!”

Want do you want to know?? Email me your questions at kira@fashionphoenix.com! You can also ask Tim questions after the Spring Preview show on Saturday in the Neiman Marcus court at 1 pm!!

Xavier Fashion Show – Recap

Kira — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:07:50 +0000

I had the honor once again this year to attend the Xavier College Prep Scholarship Fashion Show, titled “bloom”, at the Sheraton Downtown. Read this: This is the best fashion show event of the year!! The Mother’s Guild, the Xavier Staff and Students together with Saks Fifth Avenue execute the best show in town, hands down! And for a great cause – to raise money for the XCP’s Scholarship Fund.

Here are my favorite pics from the runway. I was really, really loving the looks for men this year! The Agency men looked awesome! And couldn’t help but notice the color trend for men’s shoes – pink, purple, green! Very Miami, but I’m diggin’ it! Enjoy!

Black and white, and of course, Chanel are perfect for poolside soirees.

Big, voluminous hair. Love it!

Bright colors for Spring!

Python bag

Silky, delicate satin in a bold color paired with a big chunky necklace. Chic!

The shoes!!!

My favorite shoes

Lots of wedges for spring

Nude wedges. A Must for Spring!

Lauren Bush at Barneys – Friday

Kira — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:50:35 +0000

Lauren Bush is coming to Scottsdale for a public event on March 19th from 2-5 pm to launch her new collection, Lauren Pierce Atelier.

Lauren Pierce Atelier, a Barneys exclusive collaboration with designer Lauren Bush (granddaughter of George Bush and niece of George W. Bush), uses vibrant fabrics hand-dyed by women survivors of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa in an effort to support their livelihood and create one-of-a-kind dresses that are beautiful in both style and meaning.

On the 19th from 2-5pm, shoppers are invited to meet Lauren, select a fabric and select from one of five easy-to-wear dress designs. Shoppers will be able to custom order the looks that will be individually made and will arrive in 6 weeks. No two prints are identical, and when a client receives her dress, it will have her name and the name of the artisan who dyed the material (using the traditional bihusaprocess) handwritten on the tag.

Laurent Pierce Atelier is available at Barneys March 19-25th. See the collection online here: Lauren at Barneys.

Consigned Finds at Central Ave Consignment – Phoenix

Kira — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:15:47 +0000

YSL Suede and Leather platforms in a rainbow of colors!

4700 N. Central Ave, Ste. 117, Phoenix, 602-277-5524

Central Avenue Consignment is a friendly resale shop downtown filled with designer and other treasures. A few minutes after meeting store owner, Nancy, my jaw dropped at the sight of a gorgeous collection of barely worn (more like tried on) YSL platforms, size 39, in a rainbow of colors for $450 each. A pair (or two) like these would be perfect this spring!!

YSL Platforms! Me luv!

These shoes are just what I love about shopping consignment and resale. You never know what kind of treasures you’ll find!! It’s both an eco-friendly and eco-nomically friendly shopping practice. Nancy gave me a quick tour of the store and short tutorial on how consigning in her store works…

Consignments Accepted Daily, 10 acceptable pieces minimum with no max, 60 day contract term, 40% commission, Plus Sizes Accepted, Items must be folded – No hanger or shoe boxes…call Nancy for more information.

Here’s more of what’s in store. Ask about the lot of vintage Lillie Ruben jackets, suits, dresses and more that arrived recently. Amazing pieces!!

Cute for Spring

Dana Buchman

Lots of jewelry and accessories

A small selection of men's fine jackets and shoes

Shop Devious – A Devious Weekend

Kira — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:15:35 +0000

I just love checking in at Shop Devious in Phoenix. You never know what fun stuff you may find when visiting the shop and shop owner, Anna Marie. She’s such a doll and loves her little shop filled with unique, resale treasures, colorful wigs, fun tights, eclectic furniture – you name! She may just have it!!

Anna Marie, owner of Shop Devious

Devious recently hosted a weekend shopping party with local artists on the patio, fun makeup applications, models in local designers’ pieces including Pat C’s skirts, Mystic Fibers and DtSH. DtSH does these amazing punk sketches on old jackets for just $40. A fantastic idea and a fantastic and “green” alternative to stores like Hot Topic.

DtSH jacket.

Amazing artistry

Pat C dress

Check out the rest of the photos from a Devious weekend!

Devious is known for their fun wigs!

Crazy lashes and makeup and even crazier contacts! Love it!

Liberty of London by MAC Cosmetics

Kira — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:33:28 +0000

maccosmetics.com

Stop in to see Lorri at MAC Cosmetics inside Dillard’s at Arrowhead Towne Center today for the launch of Liberty of London by MAC Cosmetics! Bright, bold prints for spring!! Shop the entire collection of makeup, makeup bags and this awesome scarf that I’m dying for here: Liberty of London.

Lorri is so sweet and does a lot of editorial makeup for shoots around town. Make sure to tell her that heard about Liberty of London on Fashion Phoenix! Have a great Thursday! xo

Nolan LA Recap

Kira — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:04 +0000

Did you miss last week’s event at The Borgata? Nolan LA Jewelry and leather jackets from 1020 by Nicole had a great champagne happy with their collections at Artwork Network. I love the Nolan LA Believe cuffs in gold, pictured below for just $140. If you missed the event, shop online at nolanla.com!

Believe cuffs. $140

Beth in Wonderland

Kira — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:11:21 +0000

One of my favorite local designers, Beth Church, recently unveiled her jewelry collection inspired by Alice In Wonderland, just in time for Tim Burton’s latest rendition of the movie. Her collection is “Alice in Spring Wonderland”. Check out the photos on Facebook here Beth in Wonderland. And to order, visit bethchurchjewelry.com. Love it!