Congratulations to our friend Gabby Rosales for making the cover of local gem, Java Magazine. The spread also features clothing and accessories from another Phoenix favorite, Butter Toast Boutique. Lookin good Gabby

Sugarpill Cosmetics: “Addicted to Pretty” - a custom line of vibrant, richly pigmented, velvety pressed eyeshadows and sparkling loose powders.

Amy, creator of Sugarpill Cosmetics, decided to create a new line of unique, luxury eyeshadows in striking hues for fearless color FIENDS who aren’t afraid to sparkle in the crowd. Sugarpill eyeshadows offer long-lasting wear that remains flawless throughout the day and night, so you’ll never find yourself sneaking off for midparty touch-ups. The full collection includes pressed eyeshadows, eyeshadow quads, loose eyeshadows, and even lashes!

Sugarpill was the official makeup brand for Sanrio’s Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary Celebration. Models lit up the catwalk wearing colorful Sugarpill makeup to compliment their Hello Kitty themed outfits.

Check out Sugarpill and all it has to offer HERE

“The all-new Barbie Basics Collection features the must-have wardrobe classic, the Little Black Dress. To celebrate this fashion icon, twelve of Barbie’s favorite accessory designers from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have designed and accessorized their own one-of-a-kind dolls. In accessorizing each Barbie Basics doll, designers invite you to experience their own style and personality. Available exclusively on Ebay until February 7, 2010. 100% of proceeds will directly benefit the CFDA’s educational initiatives and scholarship program.”

The twelve designers who participated are: Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Alexis Bittar, Albertus Swanepoel, Botkier, Rachel Roy, Devi Kroell, Subversive Jewelry, Betsey Johnson, Isaac Mizrahi, Philip Crangi, and Lorraine Schwartz.

The Lorraine Schwartz masterpiece is already going for over $4000

Visit the auction HERE

with Phoenix Urbaninity. Curated by Central Phoenix native and resident, CAKES, the blog features reviews on restaurants, art, cultural landmarks, and many more areas of interest in 602. YES, WE HAVE THEM. If you’re all about hidden gems and treasure hunts like I am, don’t sleep on this site.

You might remember our post on local designer Tiffe Fermaint’s Fall ‘09 collection Pixel Nation. In the post, I had mentioned how badly I wanted one of the sequined dust masks featured on the models. Well TA-DAHHH!!! Here they are for sale after much begging and pleading. Get yours HERE.

If you missed the opening reception (like I did ), check out Upper Playground’s photo recap of Paper Dolls, an exhibition (put on by the lovely ladies of M.I.S.S.) featuring the works of Claw Money, Lanie Alabanza-Barcena (of Hellz Bellz fame), and many more industry giants. The show is a collection of each designer’s interpretation of the paper doll and runs until March 3rd. Click HERE for more photos.

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