Photo: Angela Zdrale, Afi Maita and Lisa Moore combined their skills to become a powerhouse wardrobe and beauty consulting team It’s fall, and you have places to go. But your closet has become a place of pre-pandemic dresses in dry-cleaner bags … or it is filled with a variety of sizes … or it is in […]

From Zuni fetishes to a Matisse, David M. Roche shares stories behind his awe-inspiring art David M. Roche, director and CEO of the Heard Museum, has been guided by his love for American Indian art since he was a boy growing up in Kenilworth, a suburb of Chicago. When he was 8, his parents took […]

I recently spent the day with Risa Kostis, who is not only warm and beautiful, she is one smart woman. She’s an entrepreneur, author, stylist and philanthropist — she’s chairing the Valley Youth Theatre VYTal Affair-athon in August. Born in Maine, Risa grew up watching her mother sew, which led to a love of all […]

This article has a special place in my heart. As we look forward to spring and summer, I wanted to feature a traveling fashionista. The first person who popped into my mind was Abby Leadon. Abby is my cousin and has been involved with many of my important life lessons. When I was 3, she […]

Cowgirls Historical Foundation showcases beauty from head to toe When the nonprofit Cowgirls Historical Foundation was founded 20 years ago by Julee Brady, she combined her passion for horses, community involvement, patriotism and fashion. Brady’s mission of serving and uplifting others has guided the organization and only grown stronger over time. “We believe the past […]

Take the animal-print trend to the gym. This time of year, many of us are making fitness resolutions and thinking about fresh starts. With that in mind, we’ve collected athleisure pieces to help motivate you to embrace a healthier lifestyle. As much as we love classic black leggings, we recommend some more trend-focused pieces, too. […]

When Jane Christensen’s oldest son, Cooper, was a boy, he went to a friend’s house and saw their holiday village. The festive scene of holiday houses, winter landscaping and figurines captured his heart. Soon the Christensen family was building their own collection of ornately crafted decorations. “It quickly became an addiction and it has been […]

Believe it or not, fall is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about seasonal changes to our wardrobe. After the past few months, we all could use some fun ideas and my eyes have been glued to the runways online. I can hardly contain my excitement after seeing the “it” colors that […]

Kate Wells Amasses Memories and Hermès Kate Wells, the CEO of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, gathers love, memories and Hermès scarves wherever she goes. She grew up in South Florida, wearing colorful Lily Pulitzer shifts. Those early fashionable days led to a lifelong love of color, beauty and exuberance. Wells has lived in Arizona […]

Clothes help tell the story at Childsplay  For more than four decades, Childsplay has invited young audiences throughout Arizona to “imagine together” and experience high-quality, professional theater. Touring shows at schools, in-house performances at the Herberger Theater, drama academy classes and educational outreach all engage children and families in the magic of theater. But at […]