Stylists Heaven in Scottsdale

Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

This year the ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & BUNGALOWS was host to Spring into Style Phoenix Fashion Week event for the second year in a row.  The event took place on Saturday, March 23, 2019 and you couldn't find an empty seat in the house. 

The event included fashionable pop-up shops, beauty product samplings, delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing libations and live music.

The featured stylists included: 

• 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

The press conference gave each Stylist the opportunity to speak to their trend and answer pointed questions about their inspirations, how they came to be a stylist, as well as sharing their love about clothing, accessories, colors and how excited they were to have their models and styles represented on runway.

 

Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

Candace Carter – Monochrome

Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion 

Beth Yohanny – White on White

 Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

Following the press conference, the march to the runway proceeded.  While we wait we capture the most awesome smiles from the front row and runway...

What happens next?  

Check out our Facebook Page and live video captures on our Film & Futures Facebook page.

A huge congratulations goes to Jazmine Nash and her Trend "All Doll’d Up" in partnership with Svetik's Haute Couture-Svetik's Bridal & Fashion Boutique for killing the runway and winning this year's Stylist competition.

Thanks to Phoenix Fashion Week for always doing our kick-off into spring so right!!  

Grand Opening with Toni & Guy!!

Grand Opening Night Recap

Normally, I get to observe and watch from the sidelines at many events unless I'm also working them as well.    In the artist industries it's few and far between the breaks you get when you are passionate about what you do and then even more so about the people you get to serve. In February, I was able to witness some dreams come to a reality as well as also enjoy and partake in celebrations and services from some extremely talented individuals from the valley of the sun.

On February 9th, at 7029 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Toni & Guy Oldtown, operated by Gerry Watkins, hosted their grand opening of their latest Toni & Guy location in conjunction with Fashion Arizona's February Meetup Mixer coordinated by Phoenix Fashion Week. The new Toni & Guy Oldtown location experience includes an open air patio, high ceilings, and a rustic warehouse style and feel.  Guests enjoyed complimentary hor d'oeuvres and drinks, sponsored and provided by Arcadia Farms Cafe.  Lively musical sounds from DJ Frietz filled the atmosphere along with networking, paparazzi, VIP guests, local supporting boutiques, and the Phoenix Fashion Week entourage.  The evening included the stylists and spring trends announcement for the Spring into Style 2017 upcoming fashion show followed by a runway show outside under the moonlight featuring Woman's Touch Apparel Designs.

The bonus of the night was the future opportunity presented to enjoy a visit to Arcadia Farms Cafe for lunch as well as styling service including haircut from Toni & Guy Oldtown, by no other than Gerry Watkins.

************************ Stylist for Spring into Style and their spring trend being hosted at the Jokake Inn at The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, Doors open at 6PM.  Tickets available here SpringIntoStyle2017.eventbrite.com 

The Stylists:

• #PHXFWfloral - @AshleyPaigeCollective - Ashley Paige - styling Floral
• #PHXFWtraveler - @FashiontoFitYou - Sarah Parks - styling Traveler
• #PHXFWyellow - @GitanaStyling - Sandra Mateu Yotty - styling Yellow
• #PHXFWpunk - @Parisa__Zahedi - Parisa Zahedi - styling Punk
• #PHXFWmixedprints - @RareScarfVintage - Mitch Phillips - styling Mixed Prints
• #PHXFWstatementsleeves - @StyleStalkersAZ, @ShimeonMattox, @Tekniqs01 - Style Stalkers - styling Statement Sleeves

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Beyond the Grand Opening

Arcadia Farms Cafe is conveniently located just west across the street from the Toni & Guy Oldtown location and the lunchtime experience is to die for.  I love elegant yet quaint feeling type environments and this did not disappoint.  They had outdoor seating available the day I visited and the weather was absolute perfection, just highlighting how even more important location is when considering where you should place your business.  They also house a Arcadia Farms Market and Bakery right next door and I'm sure nothing on th menu will have a bad review. I don't normally eat sandwiches but when there is a baguette involved on the menu, I will always say yes to that.  They happened to have my favorite warm grilled ham with mozzarella cheese.  While waiting an appetizer of Crows Dairy Baked Goat Cheese Dip was devoured.  The service was amazing and the owner even took moments out of their day to make sure the experience was what we expected.  My new lunchtime favorite place to visit hands down.  I'll be back...

Toni & Guy Oldtown is everything you hope a salon to be.  It was welcoming, busy with clients, and staff waiting on you before, during, and after the services.  As I don't normally talk about my one-on-one services experiences I just have to share about this one.  I've been growing my hair out for a long time.  The last year however I've been trying to get it cut to first take advantage of the length but then also wanted to increase the volume.  Most hairstylists are gun shy when it comes to cutting unless you give them clear direction on what length to cut off for fear of doing too much.  I like to live dangerously, however knowing that Gerry Watkins, a master stylist and parter for this salon, was going to cut my hair, I was pretty sure I could trust he would take good care of me.  We consulted about what I wanted, they prepped me and washed my hair and then the decisions were made on the type of cut and style.  My expectations were exceeded and the whole experience was exactly what I had hoped it would be.  I was able to have a friend along that captured some amazing candid photos that really tell the story of the experience.  I'm very serious about my hair the care that I take with it.  So it takes an extra special person to accept the challenge. I felt 100% at ease and comfortable with the choices and know I received not only the right cut but the best style for me.  That's part of what Toni & Guy has a reputation for is for cuts and coloring.  My next visit will definitely be about coloring and getting that refreshed.  Definitely this will become a routine visit as once I find a place that is about quality, I just can't go another way.  

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Videos Gone Wild With Designer Interviews

Something a little different to entertain the senses tonight!!  We just had to create this little video series so we could share the excitement getting ready to come at you in October for Phoenix Fashion Week.  If you hadn't noticed it's fashion season in Phoenix and we are 30 days away from the next big thing happening - 13 emerging clothing designers with 3 emerging accessory designers will be presented on runway!!  

Get your tickets while they last....Click Here...Phoenix Fashion Week runway shows will sell out!!  They always do...

Meet a few of the designers (eight to be exact) we were able to capture at the Shop Garment District event held at the Hotel Palomar Phoenix - A Kimpton Hotel in downtown Phoenix with Phoenix Fashion Week.

Laura Tanzer Designs

Michelle Hebert Official

Hues of Ego

Michi Knitwear

Haute Body

Lousy Rich

Leola Sky

Medium Apparel

Thanks to the support from the team and for always doing an amazing job!!!

Videography by Karen Sundt
Social Media by Daniel Blunck
Reporting / Blogging - Toy Taylor

        

It's Not Just Any Old Film Festival....It's 2015 IndieAZ Fest!!!

I had such a fabulous time the other night! The Chronic Behavior team headed out to the 2015 IndieAZ Fest to work, aka film, the red carpet and score some great interviews. You will have to catch up with Talking the Five to see the fun interviews. As usual, we had a ball! This was my second film festival to attend and let me tell you, I'm hooked! To witness the end result of so many grueling hours' working day and night perfecting a film short was quite inspiring in of itself. The level of creativity these budding writers/actors/producers (yes, sometimes all-in-one) bring to film is nothing short of awe-inspiring. 

This was the 1st annual IndieAZ Fest to be held at the Pollack Tempe Cinemas in none other than Tempe, AZ. Now this is not some shoddy cinema, nor is it your typical high-tech fancy shmancy theater. Hence, the word cinema;keeping it old school. I love this place! Pollack Tempe Cinemas carry an old-fashioned, dedicated to film style of theater with a vast array of cinematic memorabilia all around the place. This theater pays homage to the latest and greatest of movies past and present. 


The IndieAZ film shorts were shown in an intimate theater were guests were able to rocker-recline to their hearts content. And of course, there was plenty of movie popcorn and soda to go around. Now if you're not familiar with a film festival, here's the skinny. Show up...get your picture taken on the red carpet...grab some popcorn and an icy drink...then settle in for an evening of phenomenal viewing. It's just that simple.

Michelle Palermo- Best Thesp Terminus

Angel Ruiz-Terminus

The IndieAZ Fest debuted 11 film shorts that "wowed" the heck out of me. I found myself laughing out loud at one moment then mouth gaped open and shaking my head the next. 




Here's the lineup for the 1st annual IndieAZ Fest playbill and the awards given:

Terminus---Best Fest and Best Thespian to Michelle Palermo

We Probably Still Do

The Dome---in my opinion the best cast ever!

Best Day Ever

Fortune

Focus---Winner Audience Choice and Best of Craft

Sinking

Orientation

Flight Fright---Best of Craft

Surrender at Crow Lake

Hell of a Deal

There were celebrity guests in the audience as well. Lejon O. Stewart from Pirates of the Caribbean 1 & 2 spoke of his career and what it meant to be a part of the film industry. He was very cool. You could tell his passion for the art of acting and film keeps him reaching for higher heights. 

Larry Thomas

Me and Karen on the red carpet

Larry Thomas also spoke about his journey through the Hollywood craze. He, too, has had a long passion-driven career in acting. Mr. Thomas is most famous for this role on Seinfeld as the Soup Nazi. And YES, he said it...."No soup for you!"

L--Angela Friis, Ann Cabano, Krysten Aldridge

Through her own trials and tribulations, Krysten Aldridge shared with us her remarkable story of how she came to be one of founders of the non-profit organization One True Love. 

A documentary written and directed by Ann Cabano titled Breath Interrupted portrays the anguish Krysten deals with through her own personal

journey with addiction. Such an accomplishment for both these ladies.

One True Love sets out to do one thing for the 'unhomed' people on the streets of Arizona: feed their spirit, their mind, as well as their body. Krysten along with co-founder Ann Cabano set out in their newly renovated food truck to go out and provided meals, personal hygiene items, or sometimes just have a simple have a conversation with people. I believe Krysten stated they have even help unhomed pets if need be. To learn more about One True Love

please visit their website. These girls rock!!

Jane Fendelman

Another award was presented tonight to a woman that I have had the pleasure to know real quickly, in a short amount of time...Ms. Jane Fendelman. IndieAZ Fest awarded Jane the Rose Award for her incredible journey of surviving breast cancer. Jane Fendelman is a strong, energetic, spitfire that brightens up any room she is in. She shares such a passion for life. Jane documented her entire journey before, during, and after her ordeal

Rose Niemand-on screen

Jane Fendelman

with chemotherapy. A brief snippet of the documentary was shown at the festival, and oh my, oh my I ha massive tears to hold back. i failed miserably. Jane's story has become so impactful, it has become a full length film. The Rose Award was created in memory of Rose Niemand who lost the battle with cancer earlier this year. Rose's children presented Jane with the award.

I was quite exhausted after the evenings festivities. I'll admit, I  could have sat through another set of film shorts.  

I want to give a big shout our to Watercolors High Fashion Desert in Scottsdale for dressing several of the ladies on the red carpet, including Boss Lady Eva Louis and Karen Sundt. 
And a huge thank you to the co-founders Ann Cabano and Angela Friis for a very successful first year of                                                                the IndieAZ Fest. Look out 2016!

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