Mia, the creator and founder of Food 4 Shirts, started her business in Denver, Colorado as a homage to her passion for food, having worked in the food industry. In addition to creating fantastically adorable sustainable shirts & sweatshirts, Mia also gives back: so far in 2021, they have donated about 5,000 meals to not-for-profit organizations!
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(If you’re wondering what I’m eating, I actually made gnocchi the night before I took this picture, and I’m having it during my lunch break in our beautiful backyard. I’ll be sure put up the super easy recipe on a different post.)
FTC Disclosure: I received a discount on this product as a courtesy, but not as compensation for this post. Although I did receive a discount, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.
I’m diving back into posting again by way of fashion: I’ve been asked to give my “Top 5” picks for Phoenix Fashion Week’s Spring Into Style Editorial Trend Photo Challenge for 2020! The Spring Into Style event is so much fun because it not only showcases amazing fashion, but challenges designers and stylists to think about what they are presenting and how it represents themselves and their brand. I’m so excited as this year’s challenge was a bit different for the stylists and designers. They have been asked to style 20 different trends, and to create a photo editorial of that trend, in anticipation of the upcoming runway show. While all the photos are simply amazing, I have selected my top 5 according to photo style, and presentation of their trend.
TREND: Draping &
Wrapping
Brand: Activ Intimates by CJ & Laurie
Of my top 5 picks, this was by far the most visually
stunning. I felt that the trend was met
head-on by the way the garment draped and flowed. The background had enough light to add drama
and contrast to the photo, and I felt like the photo had movement to it. I also really love when blues are presented
with black, because the transition is subtle, yet you know it’s there. The statement earrings give just enough
detailing to the outfit, without overpowering it. Beautiful picture!
TREND: Color Clash
Brand: IndiStyleU by India Purnell
This 80’s girl loves anything to do with vinyl records, so
this automatically caught my eye! But
what I love is that it definitely presented the trend well by bringing together
red & purple. The color blocking in
this photo is styled well, bringing in the red in the accessories, popping
against that great deep purple color. This
outfit would brighten up any party, and turn heads in the process. I also like that the belt and gloves have the
same matted shine, which looks chic and luxurious.
TREND: Rugby Shirts
Brand: Being Dapper by JC Donaldson
Rugby shirts are a great wardrobe piece for men because it’s sporty yet chic, and this picture shows that trend so well. The yellow coat makes the outfit pop, and Chelsea boots are always classic. This is a well put together outfit, with a vintage feel because of that amazing setting. I can see this gentleman walking in, all eyes on him because he is so stylish, yet casually having drinks at the bar. He owns the room in a big way!
TREND: Red
Brand: Christine Adar by Christine Ammon
I remember this dress from the Phoenix Fashion Week 2019
fall runway, and it was a show stopper!
I know that the dress is hand painted and the shades of red are bold and
beautiful. What
I especially love is how the red jumps out against the black fabric, really
highlighting the trend.
TREND: Bad Romance
Brand: Melissa Torres Designs by Mia Torres
I really like the pink contrasted with the black in this lovely
photo! The black statement necklace and
headpiece are what make this trend come alive, especially against the flow of the
garment.
Thank you Phoenix Fashion Week for asking me to pick my Top 5 for this year’s Spring Into Style Editorial Trend Photo Challenge! For all of the photos in this challenge, please see the Phoenix Fashion Week Instagram Page. I can’t wait to see these all on the runway soon!
I have felt so lucky to have met some amazing people, designers and artists since moving to Arizona. After having lived in California for so long, I wasn’t sure how I would acclimate to my new home state, but I feel like I’m truly doing very well out here, trying to live my best life, as the saying goes!
I’ve had the opportunity to go to several fashion events out here, and at one of these events, I met the folks behind a great new local clothing company. Frankie Pina, owner of Arizona Life Apparel, was born and raised in Arizona and wanted to create a clothing brand that would celebrate everything he loves about his home state.
When thinking about Frankie’s passion for Arizona, I wanted to have a photo shoot somewhere unique to where I currently live, like the Chandler Museum.
Speaking of budding artists: My son Dominic took all of these amazing photos!
Outfit: AZ Life Flag Tee (Black/White) c/o Arizona Life Apparel; Izod jeans; Ash sneakers (no longer available); Zeelol glasses; Mesh Coffee Watch c/o Capitola (with discount); Marc Jacobs Saddle purse
FTC Disclosure: I received the product in exchange for a product review. Although I did receive product, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.
(Post title: Lyrics from “Rainy House Nights” by Joni Mitchell)
This Saturday is Phoenix Fashion Week’s “Spring into Style” event, showcasing six top Arizona stylists with six runway shows, and one stylist will win “Stylist of the Year”. There will also be pop-up shops, beauty product samples, sips and treats. I’ll be there as well, with fellow San Diego Style Blogger, Susan of Styles Revealed, who recently moved to Chandler! Tickets can still be purchased at www.SpringIntoStyle2019.eventbrite.com, and range from $50 to $125.
Featured stylists include: • Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion • Beth Yohanny – White on White • Braden Conwell – Utility • Candace Carter – Monochrome • Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up • Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits
In the meantime, here are some pictures from last year’s Phoenix Fashion Week 2018 runway shows, including what I wore each night. Cheers!
Day one outfitTiffany of Glitz and Glam by Tiff, interviewing designer, QmulativeOutfits from designer Being DapperMy favorite gown by designer Svetik Haute Couture (photos by Tiffany)Getting interviewed by model, Bianca Mead, for Cox MediaWith Tiffany at the Peroni Italy boothDay two outfitDay three outfit
I’m finally ready to share my pictures from this year’s Phoenix Fashion Week! It was definitely a whirlwind of fashion and fun, which all began with Media Day at Talking Stick Resort. I got the chance to meet some of the designers, models and people who have put together PHXFW in a relaxed atmosphere. Next week, I’ll break down each day, including what I wore!
Breakfast outdoors at Talking Stick Resort
Sivyati (designer Leena Shah on the right), who were featured as Community Designers
Two of the runway models
Koran Fields-Cameron, designer of WVSH (Win Victories. Stay Humble)
This past week has been the busiest since moving to Arizona, and I’m going through my own pictures as well as bringing you pictures from some of my talented friends to recap my Phoenix Fashion Week experience!
The picture above is from PHXFW’s Instagram page, and I want to thank Executive Director Brian Hill, Sofia Reyes on the Operations Team and all at PHXFW for allowing me to have this wonderful experience and to work with them as one of their Cox Livestream Partners.
I will have coverage and pictures from Media Day and all three days of Phoenix Fashion Week, so stay tuned!
Fall is here, and I couldn’t be happier! Fall means layers, coats, and legwear. I’m definitely one who loves to wear tights, but I have always stuck with darker hues like blacks or navy blues. These Easy On tights in Candlelight by Berkshire are just the perfect opaque, without that little-girl feel of white tights. They also had a slight shimmer to them, which gave my colorful tunic a bit of daytime glam. I wore this outfit to Media Day at Phoenix Fashion Week on Wednesday, and I’ll be posting all about my adventures next week!
I’m excited try Berkshire’s other Fall/Winter products, which include textured tights and, yes, anklets!
Outfit: Chevron shirt dress/tunic from Forever 21; Navy blue jacket by Twelve by Twelve (a line previously carried by Forever 21, no longer available); Marley Mary Jane shoes in purple by Christian Siriano for Payless Shoes; Zeelol glasses; Furla Candybag; The Easy On Shine On tights in Candlelight c/o Berkshire
FTC Disclosure: I received the product in exchange for a product review. Although I did receive product, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.
Either join the runway shows live on October 18, 19 and 20th at Talking Stick Resort, or get all of the front row action and livestream the 3-day event at PhoenixFashionWeek.cleeng.comand at the following links:
In addition to watching the livestreams of the runway shows, be sure to check out my Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for behind the scenes footage of each day’s events. See you on the runway at PHXFW!
Living close to Downtown Chandler means local shops and businesses are just a hop, skip and jump away!
Shoe Thrill is known for “Comfort and Style Elevated”, which means they offer a vast array of shoes that are both comfortable and unique. Dansko is a part of their curated selection of shoes, and I can attest to just how great they look and feel because I own a pair myself (post here)!
Here is all of the information on their Saturday soiree:
They will have refreshments which includes food and local seasonal beer. Along with a free gift with purchase, you can also get a $50 gift card for purchases that day of $200 or more! Plus, there will be great sales, a raffle for free shoes, and a Dansko 2018 trunk show and 2019 spring preview!
Come and shop local with Shoe Thrill this weekend, cheers!
I am beyond excited to share a new partnership with Phoenix Fashion Week, the Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest! I love their mission of bridging the gap between national & international designers, premier retailers and top fashion media.
Over the next few weeks, I look forward to sharing some of these talented designers with all of you as I join with PHXWF as a Cox Media LiveStream partner. Save the following dates for the LIVESTREAM of Phoenix Fashion Week’s runway shows and behind the scenes: October 18-20, 2018!
PHXFW has created a Fashion TV Docu-Series currently featured on the COX – YUR VIEW CHANNEL in 21 cities nationwide. This Docu-Series features fashion shows, model searches and behind the scenes on how they have built a successful fashion week.
Below is a link to the PHXFW 2018 Emerging Designers, and stay tuned for more posts about PHXFW, leading up to the runway shows at Talking Stick Resort!
