< Previous102BEST DENIMLOOP JEAN COMPANYLoop Jean Company will make sure you ve never looed better rocking your new pair of jeans. They ve got you covered in the hoeni area and Tucson, with a variety of top-quality denim jackets, jeans and other apparel by brands like Brockenbow, Citizens of umanity, Fidelity, udson and Alberto. ou can also dress up your current pair with belt straps and silver buckles as elaborate or simplistic as your style calls for. loopjeancompany.com.BEST HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIESALIXANDRA COLLECTIONSAliandra Collections was born out of a love for all things shiny. Its journey began 1 years ago out of a deep love of jewelry, and its clean, chic and simplistic handbags and accessories always keep jewelry in mind, often with touches of gold and silver implemented into the designs. Committed to making a statement with every item and off ering options that appeal to a wide age range, Aliandra Collections has 11 locations throughout Arizona, California and Illinois. shopalix.com.BEST LOCAL APPAREL DESIGNERSTATE FORTY EIGHTFounded in 2013 by local entrepreneurs, Michael Spangenberg, Nicholas Polando and Stephen Polando, State Forty Eight was born out of a shared passion and appreciation for the great state of Arizona. From sports fans to outdoor e plorers, the homegrown brand off ers gear for all that is both stylish and comfortable. ith a strong dedication to the local community, the company has morphed into more than just a T-shirt company—through creative collaborations, State Forty Eight has donated nearly 6,000 to local charities and nonpro ts across Arizona since its launch. statefortyeight.com.BEST LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER JULLIANA GARTENJulliana Garten is the founder and chief creative director for the lifestyle brand J.Garten Design. Garten has worked with the best architects in the industry, and it was while designing ictoria s Secret stores that she fell in love with fashion. Launching two boutiques in the Valley, she then began designing her own shoe and accessories collections. Constantly designing new jewelry and accessories, as well as working with her clients to transform their houses and businesses, arten is able to ful ll her passion for both fashion and interior design. jgartendesign.com.BEST LOCAL JEWELRY DESIGNER: MALECORNELIS HOLLANDER JEWELRYFounding his company in 198, Cornelis Hollander is the most awarded jewelry designer in Arizona and is nown as a master of innovative style. The current studio in Scottsdale is now the artistic legacy of this legendary jewelry designer who passed away in 2017 after a storied career. is son, alter ollander, now creates these dazzling pieces, including one-of-a-kind rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings and even custom jewelry. Engagement ring designs and original jewelry can be viewed on the Cornelis ollander Jewelry eb site or in store in Scottsdale. cornelishollander.com.BEST LOCAL WATCH SELECTIONCOFFIN & TROUT FINE JEWELERSocated in Chandler, Co n Trout Fine Jewelers is more than ust a ne ewelry company. The business was founded by andy Co n and avid Trout, and the establishment s bright aesthetic and friendly environment truly set it apart. They ve won a number of ewelry design awards and are a part of the noted worldwide networ of cial ole Jewelers, allowed to sell and maintain ole watches. They employ e perts with the necessary skills, technical know-how and special equipment to guarantee the authenticity of each and every part of a ole watch. April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 104/9/19 4:20 PM118103coffi nandtrout.com.BEST NATIONAL JEWELERCARTIERCartier is one of the premier jewelers in the world and is the pure embodiment of luury and sophistication. Cartier, a name synonymous with open-mindedness and curiosity, stands out with its dazzling, highquality designs. The Maison off ers ne ewelry, watchmaking and fragrances as well as leather goods and accessories, blending e ceptional craftsmanship and a timeless signature. The company currently has 27 boutiques worldwide. cartier.com.BEST POP-UP SHOPPING MARKETPHOENIX FLEAA modern mar et showcasing some of the top makers and curators today, hoeni Flea is not your typical ea market. Visitors can peruse handcrafted goods and ne art from silled craftsmen and artisans, curated fashion designs both vintage and modern, as well as a variety of food and drin options. hoeni Flea was started in 2013 and is held every spring and fall (Small usiness Saturday in ovember and the rst Saturday in March) at Heritage Square & Science ar in owntown hoeni. phx-fl ea.com. BEST SHOPPING CENTER: INDOORS SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUAREhen looing for a chic, highclass destination for shopping in the Valley, Scottsdale Fashion Square is often the rst to come to mind. ith luury shopping, dining and entertainment options, this largescale shopping center off ers the best in every category with more than 200 shops and e clusive brands lie Cartier, ucci, C Carolina Herrera, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry. Scottsdale Fashion Square also features Industrious, a premium cowor ing and private o ce space that gives guests the opportunity to turn their workplace into something e travagant. fashionsquare.com.BEST SHOPPING CENTER: OUTDOORSPARK WESTar est is an outdoor lifestyle shopping center that features more than 30 national and local retailers and restaurants as well as cozy areas to stop and take a break from your shopping rush. Sit under one of the many shaded structures and—if you brought the kids along—they can have a blast at the splash pad, opening this summer. A massive 2019 renovation solidi es ar est as a prominent destination for dining, tness and entertainment for Valley dwellers. shopparkwest.com.BEST LOCALBOUTIQUE Posh North Boutiquehat started as a small consignment boutique established in 2012 in orth Central hoeni has grown into a wonderful Valley gem for cute and unique attire. Nicole Dougherty owns and operates the successful women s clothing shop, nown nowadays as Posh North Boutique. Located at the Shops at Norterra, the independent shop is known for selling contemporary fashion and accessories with a bright and friendly ambience. And good news for osh fans: a second boutique is slated to open at The SS ainey illage in early May.poshnorth.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 114/9/19 4:20 PM119BEST PET SHOP OH MY DOG! BOUTIQUE + SPAf you have a pup, Scottsdale s h My Dog! Boutique + Spa should be on your speed dial. For smaller dogs, up to 50 pounds, the unique boutiquespahotel off ers grooming, day play and boarding (it is the rst boutique hotel for dogs!) There is also a too-cute retail component with drool-worthy cookies from local bakeries and organic treats and chews, as well as the latest accessories and clothing for pooches. h My og is celebrating 10 years in the Valley.ohmydogboutique.com.BEST SHOPPING CENTER: OUTDOORSSCOTTSDALE QUARTERScottsdale Quarter combines luury retail and oneofakind eateries within a beautiful backdrop that has won both local and national design awards. The town center is home to more than 70 retail, dining and entertainment options—including apparel stores lie ntermi, Joie, lululemon and Vince, as well as high-end restaurants like ominic s Steahouse and ddie s rime Seafoodalong with numerous signature events and activities throughout the year. A dynamic off ering of things to e plore and shops to browse eeps guests returning to this Valley favorite over and over again. scottsdalequarter.com.104Fast Favesest Athletic ear LORNA JANE, lornajane.com.2018 innerBest Department Store NORDSTROM, shop.nordstrom.com.Best Discount Store NORDSTROM RACK, nordstromrack.com.Best Motorcycle Dealer HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SCOTTSDALE, hdofscottsdale.com.2018 innerest utlets or Discount Shopping CENTER OUTLETS AT ANTHEM, outletsanthem.com.Best Place to Buy a Costume MARDI GRAS COSTUME SHOP, mardigrascostumeshop.com.2018 innerBest Place to Purchase a Bike RAGE CYCLES, ragecycles.com.Best Shoe Shopping (tie) NORDSTROM, shop.nordstrom.com; SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, sasfi ha enue.com.2018 inner Best Swimwear Shopping BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEAR, beachbunnyswimwear.com.2018 innerBest Technology & Gadgets APPLE STORE, apple.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 124/9/19 4:20 PM120105BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORELondon Goldondon old has been Arizona s premier eweler for more than four decades. ondon old can create custom designs and has professional CA designers available at every location. n addition, it has top designers lie Meira T, . eiss, ael esigns, sadora and everley , and off ers a massive selection of loose diamonds and engagement rings, among other precious treasures suited to t any occasion. The familyowned and operated business has been a part of more than 100,000 engagements and weddings and has worked hard to be the best. londongold.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 134/9/19 4:20 PM121106BEST LOCAL JEWELRY DESIGNER: FEMALEGalicia Fine Jewelersisa arber lives and breathes ne ewelry. orn and raised in ew or , arber is the owner and designer of alicia Fine Jewelers, creating gorgeous and elegant trinets oozing with style and condence. ith a variety of diamond cuts, arber has created unique engagement rings, wedding bands, bracelets, earrings and more. She describes her designs as an evocation of feminine beauty and strength, created to empower the women who wear it, allowing them to e press their unique tastes and personalities. arber, who is a emological nstitute of America certied gemologist, taes pride in her impeccable attention to detail, using the nest materials and latest e pert techniques. ocated at Scottsdale Quarter, alicia Fine Jewelers also offers custom designs and repairs. galiciajewelers.com.April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 144/9/19 4:20 PM122Untitled-1 221/10/19 2:30 PMBY MELISSA LARSEN2social mediaBEST OF OUR VALLEY 2019April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 344/18/19 9:57 PM124BEST YOUTUBE CHANNELKeaton MilburnNearly 500,000 subscribers tune in to Keaton Milburn’s YouTube channel to catch her popular makeup tutorials and fashion-inspired videos. “I also love to include my everyday college life in vlogs and share with my viewers what its lie being an in uencer and a fulltime college student. Does Milburn look familiar? She graced the 2018 Best of Our Valley issue cover! BEST ARIZONA SORORITY INSTAGRAM @ASUPIBETAPHIArizona State University’s Pi Beta Phi shares sisters’ birthdays, travels and sorority events to its nearly 12,000 followers. Most importantly, the account details how the sorority s angels are giving back within the community and the love and appreciation the young women have for one another. BEST FASHION FEED ON INSTAGRAM @CHELSEAONTHEDAILYChelsea Nordstrom Alexander’s feed is composed of her two favorite things: fashion and Arizona. The Scottsdalite likes to feature the current trends within the fashion industry but with her own personal spin. “While my personal style is really a mixed bag—sometimes I'm edgy and other times more feminine nd gravitate most to pieces that speak to who am, she says. Currently, followersshe has more than 8,000 of them—will see a lot of 90's vibes and bohemian pieces that speak to her desert home. BEST FITNESS INSTAGRAM @JACKIEPARKSPILATESJackie Parks, who works locally at emedy ilates arre, features tness posts through the lens of Pilates. Parks says her feed “is informative for both the client and the teacher when it comes to [her] interesting take on functional movement. The tness guru s 2,000 followers tune in to be the rst to now her teaching schedule, tness events and other notable news.3BEST FOOD FEED ON INSTAGRAM @WRITEONRUBEEIf there is a culinary event or cocktail competition taking place in town, you better believe award-winning food writer Christina Barrueta is there to document each picture-perfect dish and sip for her 23,000 followers. Her Instagram shots are so sweet, Barrueta even teaches food photography classes at the Hermosa Inn. Barrueta was also named Most Infl uential in Valley Food!BEST HAIR FEED ON INSTAGRAM @THETARAHAIRTara Hainsworth is the owner of Chandler’s Hainsworth & Co. Salon and has been a hair designer for 10 years. Nearly 8,000 followers check in to her Instagram feed to be inspired by Hainsworth’s latest ‘dos and to check in on her adorable family. BEST MAKEUP FEED ON INSTAGRAM @SCILLAXNICOLEPhoenix’s Priscilla Nicole Ochoa is a self-taught makeup artist who has been in the industry for about four years. “I share makeup tips and tricks because makeup is one thing I live for. It honestly is my passion, and when I’m around makeup I’m in the zone. I love doing it on clients, and love teaching as well, she says. Her boutique, Glam Studio 19, has been booming for the past two years; there, she also sells her own line of lashes. Ochoa is a self-described boss mom of two: her son, Mason, and daughter, Camila. CUTEST KIDS INSTAGRAM @CHEEKYCHICBBMore than 2,000 fashion-loving followers check out Cheeky Chic Baby & Kids Boutique’s Instagram feed to see the latest looks for tots and tweens. The Scottsdale Quarter shop often showcases shots from its fashion shows, adorable out t atlays (always featuring a matching headband or hat) and deets about upcoming events and sales. social mediaApril Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 354/18/19 9:57 PM1252MOST #MCM-WORTHY INSTAGRAM @CHADJOHANSSONChad Johansson is a talented fashion photographer and model represented by FORD/Robert Black Agency. His Instagram feed not only highlights some of his beautiful photography work, but he also slips in shots of his six-pack and baby blues for his 5,000 followers. MOST #WCW-WORTHY INSTAGRAM @NIYANOVINiya Novi is a self-described content creator and in uencer, as well as signed with FORD/Robert Black Agency. Though her look changes from one post to the next—sometimes with long pink or blonde locks, other times with short curly black tresses—her natural beauty always manages to shine through to her nearly 8,000 followers. “I’m a very creative person, so my feed is a little unpredictable, she says, noting she likes to spotlight her favorite vegan foods in addition to modeling and fashion shots. “I like to play with wigs and get really creative when shoot on my free time.Fast FavesBest Celeb Twitter LARRY FITZGERALD, @LarryFitzgerald2018 WinnerBest Local Celeb Instagram BRIE BELLA, @thebriebella2018 WinnerBest News Twitter AZ FAMILY, @azfamilyBest Sports Team Instagram ARIZONA CARDINALS, @azcardinalsBest Travel/Adventure Instagram VISIT ARIZONA, @visit_arizonaBEST PET INSTAGRAM @cocothemaltesedogThis too-cute account was started just about two years ago and has amassed a following of close to 80,000 pet lovers from New York, Los Angeles, Canada, Brazil, Japan and beyond. The lighthearted feed follows Coco and her little sister, Cici, and celebrity fans include llen eeneres, who reposted a video of Coco meeting Cici for the rst time. The dogs have now been piced up by an agent in C, The og Agency, says atee auchner of her famous fur babies. April Mocks 2 Backup corrupt.indd 364/18/19 9:57 PM126Untitled-2 14/9/19 8:30 PMNext >