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Phoenix's Vintage Vogue

The Phoenix Style Collective looks to bring together the "tastemakers" in the Valley, with everything from hair salons to vintage stores (or, in one case, both).

By Demetrius Burns | February 19, 2012
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Broke's the New Black: Most Fashionable Athletes

Millions of fans flock to sports stadiums, watch ESPN or buy the latest Sports Illustrated just to keep up-to-date with the athletes they idolize.  The athletes tear up the competition in play, but off the field some dress better than one might ever expect, and they deserve as much respect as a Heisman trophy.  It was hard to pick the best as there are so many good dressers out there so here are just some of the best-dressed athletes from a wide range of sports:  Maria Sharapova: Tennis This Russian blonde bombshell kills it on the court and in her closet.  As a Nike-sponsored athlete, Sharapova broadcasts her fashion pieces from the brand while playing, yet never ceases to amaze at off-court events.  Maxim rated her the hottest athlete four years in a row.  She’s also graced many magazine covers while modeling in ads for Cole Haan, Canon, and Tiffany & Co. Dwyane Wade: NBA Basketball Dwyane Wade is “a sharp-dressed man,” as NBC San Diego called him in a photomontage.  This NBA superstar continuously gains recognition as a polished dresser who takes fashion risks, often adding pops of color or a fedora to his ensemble.  Crowned as Forbes’ “Fashion Avant Guard,” Wade surely dresses to impress. Danica Patrick: NASCAR For a sport known for its stereotypical fans and correlating attire, Danica Patrick surely stands out among her competition.  With beautiful, brunette locks and a body that only gets better with fewer clothes, she’s a showstopper at formal events and even graced the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Tom Brady: NFL, Football It’s Tom Brady. Do I even have to continue?

By Amanda Larson | February 18, 2012
Watercolor painting with alcohol drops from watercolorpainting.com

Piece of Craft: Watercolor Textual Effects

I love to paint, especially with watercolors.  Sometimes, though, I feel like I need to find a new technique to freshen up my designs and my technique.  Online I’ve found all kinds of textual effects to give your artwork a new appeal.  Here are some great ideas: Alcohol: Putting drops of alcohol onto your already-damp work can create a cool drop or swirl effect.  The alcohol drops here will manifest themselves in a white-ish color.

By Faith Breisblatt | February 16, 2012
"The Lonely Alien." Artwork courtesy Rebekah Fine.

An Art and a Science

Although her first love is science, junior Rebekah Fine takes time out of a demanding schedule for something on the other end of the creativity spectrum: children's books.

By Leah LeMoine | February 14, 2012
An amazing book clutch for your night out! Photo from Runway DIY.

Piece of Craft: Clutching a Book

Sometimes I wish it were acceptable to carry a book everywhere I go, especially when I’m out at night.  But let’s be honest, carrying a book to a bar isn’t exactly considered acceptable behavior.  That is, unless your book is also somehow your ridiculously cute clutch purse. After a great DIY tutorial from Runway DIY (originally from Olympia Le-Tan), now you can have the best of both worlds. For this craft, you will need: An old-fashioned book with a hard cover (this is probably the best part of the craft in my opinion -- finding a really cool looking old book that fits your personality perfectly) Runway DIY suggests using one of the reprinted classics books from Barnes & Noble. A clasp Glue A thick brush (paintbrushes work, or one of the foam brushes work too) A ruler An X-Acto knife To start, open your book and begin to brush glue on the sides of the pages.

By Faith Breisblatt | February 13, 2012
Photo by Kailin Biggerstaff.

Walking Through 100 Years

As Arizona turns 100, one place that sums up the history of Tempe well is Double Butte Cemetery, where some of the most prominent figures in the city and state's history rest.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | February 13, 2012
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