Fashion, music and art go together like, well, everything fabulous you’ve ever had. So you won’t want to miss the Project Ethos Fashion Show at W Scottsdale this Saturday night, featuring emerging fashion designers, artists and musicians on the W’s sexy rooftop patio. You’ll be able to watch artists at work, peruse their works and watch the fashion shows, too. You can get tickets at WScottsdaleTickets.com.

Featured Designers:

• Traver Rains (T. Rains)
• June Paek Farahan (AVA)
• Michael Costello (Michael Costello Couture)
• Kristen Dorsey (Kristen Dorsey Designs Jewelry) with Enwrapture Vintage
• Alma Primero (Almaprimero Collection)
• Brianne Bridge (Bri Bridge)
• Boys + Arrows Swimwear

Featured Artists:

• Tanina Jackson
• Andrea
• Jayme Blue
• Alexander Arshansky
• Lily Ralston
• AztecSmurf

Hope to see you there!

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Want to win a free pair of tickets to tonight’s Eat, Drink & Be Pretty party at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival? Of course you do!

The party is one of my favorite events of the year (and of the festival itself) and full of food, fashion and fun. You’ll be treated to eats, treats and sips from more than 20 of the Valley’s best restaurants, live music, entertainment and a spring fashion show featuring jewelry from Issac Jewelers and hair styled by Rolf’s Hair Salon and Spa. 

To enter, simply:

1. “Like” Rolf’s Salon on Facebook

2. “Like” StyleSizzle on Facebook

3. Leave a comment below and tell me, what are you planning on wearing to the party tonight?

If you’re not sure about your outfit, check out my ultimate style guide to the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. 

Sweepstakes ends at 5pm MT, April 20, 2012. Good luck!

Update: Congratulations to Scott M. Long, you were the winner! Enjoy the event today and thanks to everyone who entered!

It’s time. Scottsdale Culinary Festival week is here! If you haven’t gone to any of the events thus far (shame on you) this weekend promises all the food and fun of year’s past. And I’m excited. Check out the lineup on all of the events, starting tonight, and your what to wear style guide.

If you are in a relationship, tonight may be a battle of where to go. The gents most certainly will want to catch the Burger Battle at Scottsdale Stadium where yes, 15 chefs will battle it out to see who grills the tastiest burger. I have my sights set on the Bubbles & Bliss soiree at The Saguaro, an “effervescent champagne experience” of bubbly-infused food and cocktails.

What to Wear: Why not channel the bubbly vibe with a Champagne-colored cocktail dress? It’s Thursday evening, after all, and a chic soiree such as this demands chic attire.

Friday evening is my favorite event of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival: Eat, Drink & Be Pretty. Why? Because this is not for the fashion faint of heart and there’s plenty of fabulous food and drinks to be had, too. This year, there’s more than 20 Valley restaurants to sample plus a spring fashion show with hair styled by none other than local Valley favorite, Rolf’s Salon. This is one event not to be missed!

What to Wear: A fabulous cocktail dress to go with your fabulous cocktail. Bring it.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival is probably known best for the weekend events, The Great Arizona Picnic. This year, Food TV buffs won’t want to miss special appearances by Adam Richman of Man vs. Food and Andrew Zimmerman of Bizzare Foods.

What to Wear: Ladies, please pay attention—this is not W Scottsdale on a Saturday night! Think: Picnic Pretty and all that that includes. Cute shorts, skirts and sundresses with pretty sandals or sky-high wedges are fair game. It’s going to be 100 degrees this weekend so show up in jeans at your own risk. The event is outside so please, by all means, leave the stilletos and cocktail dresses at home. If you’re craving style, bring your big shades and a glamorous hat!

Tibi ruffled silk-crepe top, Michael Kors stretch cotton shorts, Marcus Lupfer striped cotton shorts, Lanvin wide brim hat, Valentino studded leather wedge cage sandals   

Are you going to any of the Scottsdale Culinary events this weekend??

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Like it or not, swimsuit season is here.

That means doing whatever you need to do for that perfect spring break body and stocking up on some swim essentials for poolside glamour! Last year, I rounded up some of Arizona’s top swimsuit stores. This year, I’m excited to hear Everything But Water is opening up a location at Kierland Commons. Of course, this means a fabulous fête is involved with cool giveaways.

It’s a fun way to spend some of your Saturday afternoon, don’t ya think? Will you be stopping by?

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Bust out your very best YSLs ladies, Simon Doonan is coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Barney’s to sign his new book, Gay Men Don’t Get Fat.

With Simon Doonan @Arizona Biltmore

I had the pleasure of meeting Simon a few year’s back when he was in town promoting his last book, Eccentric Glamour. He is really such a character; if you have a chance be sure to stop in and say hi! You can RSVP for the event at 602.337.6000.

Barney’s New York, Scottsdale Fashion Square

January 14, 2pm-4pm

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The Limited at Arrowhead Towne Center is opening tomorrow and to celebrate, everything in the store will be 40% off all weekend long! If Arrowhead isn’t exactly in your neck of the woods don’t fret, all of The Limited stores in the Valley are participating with 40% off from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2. And, a portion of proceeds will  be donated to Glendale’s From the Heart Program. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month so know that anything you purchase at The Limited this weekend will be going to help out a good cause.

The Limited Arrowhead Towne Center

The Limited Grand Opening

So how exactly can you win the $50 gift card? Just leave a comment below; I’ll be picking a random winner by 3pm tomorrow, September 30, 2011, and you can pick up your gift card at The Limited at Arrowhead Towne Center Mall. Good luck!

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W Scottsdale WET pool deck

This week, FabulousArizona has lots of variety on the agenda. From spa pampering and a fashion show to comedian Jay Mohr, there’s plenty to do to keep us busy! Where will you choose to play this weekend?

9/16 Noir Part Deux Fashion Show at W Scottsdale

The first fashion event of the Fall 2011 season, Noir Part Deux, sponsored by Ferrari Scottsdale, will take place poolside at WET at W Scottsdale on Friday, September 16 at 10:00 p.m.

9/17 Third Annual Tour de Light Rail

The 3rd Annual Tour de Light Rail, the “Greatest Pub Crawl on Rails”, returns Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Phoenix.

9/19 Beauty, Balance & Play Day at Spa Lamar

Join Arizona Spa Girls at Spa Lamar in Scottsdale for a day of Beauty, Balance & Play on Sunday, September 18, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

9/19 Sundays Live at Scottsdale Quarter: Johnny Anonymous

Scottsdale Quarter presents Sundays Live at the Quarter, featuring Johnny Anonymous, a rock cover band, on Sunday, September 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Quad.

9/15-9/18 Jay Mohr at Stand Up Live

Comedian Jay Mohr will perform at Stand Up Live Comedy Theater at CityScape in Downtown Phoenix September 15-18, 2011.

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Fashion’s Night Out Phoenix-Scottsdale 2011
Get ready fashionistas, tomorrow is Fashion’s Night Out and even if you aren’t in NY for the big party, there are plenty of fab soirees in town to enjoy. Scottsdale Fashion Square, Chandler Fashion Center, Kierland Commons and Biltmore Fashion Park are just some of the Valley malls that are participating. You can check out their website for a full list of every store’s offerings, and there’s also a good comprehensive list on AZCentral. But in case that sounds like too much work (and a tad overwhelming) here are 4 stops you should put on your agenda.

Fashion's Night Out!

Neiman Marcus, Scottsdale Fashion Square

Neiman Marcus always puts on the biggest FNO party in Scottsdale, and this year is no different! Stop by the fall trends fashion show at 6:30pm and stay for bites from Modern Steak, Champagne and short “Hairspray” performances by Valley Youth Theatre.

{intimacy} Scottsdale Fashion Square

Down the hall from Neiman Marcus is {intimacy} which is hosting its “cupcakes and cleavage” party. Clever, no? If you RSVP to RSVP@myintimacy.com you could win a $100 gift card, which is being given away every hour during the event! There’s also complimentary cupcakes, Champagne, and a free goodie bag for the first 5 guests.

Fashion's Night Out 2011 tote

Lather, Kierland Commons

Pamper your skin with free mini facials at Lather during FNO from 6pm to 9pm. You can walk in for an appointment or call 480-483-6633 to reserve your spot to experience two new products: the Facial Polishing Powder and 10 Minute Brightening Mask.

Escada, Biltmore Fashion Park

Fashionistas won’t want to miss the FGI Arizona party at Escada, where you can hear a talk from Escada General Manager, Cindy White. The Beer for Brains Foundation is sponsoring the event and you can purchase tickets to the event here.

What FNO events, if any, will you be at?

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A few months ago, I wrote about this awesome exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum, Fashion Independent:The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor. If you haven’t checked it out yet, it’s your last weekend to do so! And trust, this is one you won’t want to have missed out on. It’s truly quite lovely.

Ann Bonfoey Taylor

From Hermes, Givenchy and Madam Gres, to Mariano Fortuny and Charles James, you’ll peruse more than 60 ensembles from Taylor’s enviable wardrobe.

But, this woman was much more than a socialite with a designer’s dream closet; she was a licensed pilot, Olympic skier, championship tennis player, wife, mother and skiwear designer. Her clothing and her story are extraordinary.

The exhibit makes up one of the largest fashion exhibits Phoenix Art Museum has had to date and is on display now through May 22 so be sure to stop in! In fact, it’s so large it’s housed in the museum’s lower galleries instead of the usual fashion gallery upstairs. The clothes are positively lust-worthy.

Phoenix Art Museum-1625 N. Central Ave.