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January 16th, 2007
“Recession chic” is quite the art form! (We have been tightening our PVC purse strings and rebrandng ourselves from label-loving fashionistas to sale-loving recessionistas.) Recently, as we combed the Valley, prowling around those beloved sales racks to feed our fashion fix, we were heartbroken to discover a few of our all-time favorite boutiques had closed up shop. These are the same boutiques that delivered international designers and cutting-edge fashion we had seen only in New York and London. Instead of letting our inner depressionista reveal its ugly head, we’ve decided on a call-for-action: SHOP LOCAL ON A BUDGET! Please help us keep local businesses alive during these tough times by spending your clothing allowance at local boutiques and businesses. In turn, we will deliver discounts and bargain tips from your local Mom and Pops. How about 20 percent off a facial or eyebrow waxing (see below for details)? We don’t know about you, but our burly brows could definitely use some TLC. Keep it local! |
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| 1 | Mama Mia! It seems everywhere we turn, people are having babies. Siblings. Friends. We're even doing it! And along with baby comes multiple baby gifts, but we’re pretty tired of the same-old-same-old baby registries. We’d much rather give Mama-to-Be something pampering and practical—something you know not everyone in playgroup is going to have. Mothers’ Milk Boutique fits the bill. This little spot is a new-mom’s dream. From luxurious baby blankets to stylish slings and high-end nursing bras, this store knows what fashion-forward mamas want—and need. And if they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will special order it. True to the store’s name, the boutique also offers breast pump sales and rentals and holds La Leche League meetings. Each visit guarantees we’ll have the most unique—as well as the most practical—gift at the shower. In fact, it almost makes us want to have another one. Well, almost. Mothers' Milk Boutique |
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| 2 | Loungeabouts Most people use the New Year as a reason to start working on their hot body. For us, 2009 has thus far been the year of the “Home Body.” Chalk it up to post-holiday burnout, but the thought of lounging around in our chonies and eating cookie dough while watching DVR’ed episodes of “True Blood” is way more appealing than just about anything right now. We imagine our inner social butterfly will emerge from its cocoon sooner or later, but for now we’re perfectly happy to kick it groundhog-style and stay burrowed in our hidey-hole. The one exception that will always rouse us from our vampire-infused hibernation, however, is a trip to our new favorite neighborhood watering hole, SideBar. Just a short bike SideBar |
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| 3 | All That Glitters We remember our dorky, pre-teen birthday parties like they And who could forget those endless games of truth or dare But if you’ve gotta bling it out, the Glitter Box boutique in Chandler has all of the latest fashions for little girls, and throws one hell of a party! They offer nine sassilicious party themes (Tutu for Toddlers, Magical Mystical Mermaid, Glitter Box Idol, Surfin’ Safari). If it was our birthday, we would want the “Perfectly Pampered Princesses” party. Each princess gets an updo, tiara, feather boa, lip gloss, rhinestone cheek appliqué, a Glitter Box t-shirt and dance lessons. It’s so good we might have to inquire about having our 30th there. Glitter Box |
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| 1 | You Dearie, Are an Artist Once the culture shock of visiting India wore off, we realized we had a zillion amazing photos... that lived in a boring, one-dimensional online album. |
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| 2 | Channeling June Cleaver Before Brad Pitt came along, we used to really dig Angelina Jolie, especially when she wore a vial of Billy Bob's blood around her neck. It was outlandish and so something we |
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| 3 | Heavenly Bodies |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Mirror Mirror on the Wall We partied through the holidays and now our skin is paying What: 20 percent off facials, microdermabrasion and waxing |
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| 2 | A Pastie Peek So we’re a little late on the burlesque bandwagon… what can we say… we live in Phoenix! Luckily, the Trunk Space keeps us hip and is bringing the very first showing of The Pretty Things Peep Show. We can’t think of a better way to spend Valentine’s Day than with a traveling road show of vaudeville performers and mastering the art of “tease.” What: Pretty Things Peep Show |
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| 3 | Salsa Verdi The Phoenix Opera is about to unleash another amazing production—Verdi’s “Aïda.” We can’t wait to be transported off to ancient Egypt for a few hours, captivated by this classic tale. We love a reason to wear a beautiful dress—maybe something vintage to compliment the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre. Be seen and support an artful cause! What: The Phoenix Opera presents “Aïda” |
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