BUSINESS MEETING OVER COFFEE Models: Heidi FitzGerald of Gilbert, Rebecca Feely of Queen Creek and Jami Lindberg of Chandler Location: The Coffee Shop in Agritopia, 3000 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert
My home away from home, The Coffee Shop in Agritopia, is the perfect spot to meet a colleague when the office just won’t do or you work from home. They offer free Wi-Fi, the coffee is always superb, and the desserts...well, let’s just say they’re darn near perfect. Of course, they do offer a large menu and you can have a full meal there. In typical East Valley fashion, even business meetings are never too dressed up. For spring, bright, bold cobalt blue is in. A simple suit with the sleeves rolled up lends an approachable, fun look, or ditch the nylons and slip into a cute patterned skirt paired with a bright top. You really can’t go wrong as long as you keep it to black or white and the pop of color that you’re using.
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE GIRLS Models: Kendall Downing of Ahwatukee, Davida Monts de Oca of Gilbert, and Chandler residents Roxanne Baldwin and Jami Lindberg. Location: The Living Room, 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
Every once in a while, I get lucky and I’m able to sneak away for a little happy-hour time with my girlfriends. We all come from different areas of the East Valley, and a couple of us drive from work, one or two come from home, and yet another couple of us show up from school. But when we meet up, all of the day’s stresses melt away, especially at The Living Room, where we can relax over a delightful glass of wine or delish cocktail over ice. And I would be remiss if I did not mention the bruschetta boards that are to die for. The cozy yet glamorous feel of The Living Room, decorated by our very own East Valley Magazine columnist, Heather Sanders of The ReStyle Group, lends a luscious loungy feel that girls feel comfortable in. We can show up in a dressed-up pair of skinny jeans, a simple tailored blazer and wedges, or draped in a boho-chic dress and glam gladiators—anything goes there. I always prefer the most comfortable maxi-dress, patent-leather flip-flops, and a denim blazer, just in case it cools down. I feel dolled up yet still comfortable enough to chat and laugh the evening away with my besties.
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APRIL | MAY 2014 EASTVALLEYMAGAZINE.COM