Need some ideas how to extend summer skin to a year-round basic? Fuchsia spa is hosting a Beach Party complete with margaritas and giveaways 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 to help shoppers learn about self-tanning and bronzing products by companies like Glominerals and Jan Marini Bioglycolic Sunless Self-Tanner (pictured). And for those who require more hands-on training, makeup artists will perform free 15-minute bronzing sessions; make appointments by calling (480) 813-7465. The spa is in Village Square at Dana Park shopping center, 1854 S. Val Vista Drive, Mesa.

Longtime hipster boutique Hub Clothing — which introduced the East Valley to brands like Diesel, Nudie and J. Lindeberg — has a lot going on this month. For starters, it’s moved to a sleek and chic new location at Scottsdale Fashion Square (on the third floor overlooking the food court, right above MAC Cosmetics). Owner and founder Tom Simon is also celebrating 15 years of style trendsetting this year.Which means it’s a perfect time and place to host a trunk show by New York jewelry designer Erika Pena, who designed the Lola ball necklace at left, and fashion designer Charlotte Solnicki. The event begins at noon Aug. 11 and runs through 9 p.m.Up next: From 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16, the store will throw an anniversary party with food and drink, live music, a raffle and a giveaway of Diesel merchandise. Then the party moves to Mickey’s Hangover, 4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, for an afterparty with a Diesel fashion show and more live music. Information: (480) 341-3030 or Hub’s web site.Regular store hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The title’s a little deceptive, yes — I’m not talking about the size of the post, but rather this Donald J Pliner "Cisso2" sandal, which is sold in narrow widths (the size is followed by N) as well as regular ones (the size is followed by M).I’m wondering if this shoe is deceptively simple, as well. Look at it from above: Not quite interesting enough to qualify as a gladiator-style sandal. Doesn’t it just sort of look like a T-strap Teva with an inch-and-a-half wedge heel? Why, when I look at the top photo, do I think these would be slippery should your feet be, ahem, less than powder-dry? Another factor to consider: There’s a lot of foot flesh exposed here, so anyone who wandered out wearing these would need to make sure her feet were in pedicure-perfect condition.Am I overthinking this? Have I been brainwashed by shooties and booties and stilettos for so long I can’t appreciate a simple sandal? Leave your comments below — I’ll pick one person to receive an item out of my Magical Product Drawer!By the way, these sandals are on sale(!) at Nordstrom through Aug. 6 — $129.90 instead of the regular $215.