Capturing the essence of Aberlour! We experimented with several different lighting concepts until we found the one that was just right. For those not familiar with Aberlour, it is a distillery located in the Speyside region of Scotland, a very abundant whisky producing area due to its local climate and water sources. As legend has it, in the mid 1970's, while installing new stills, workers found a bottle of 1898 Aberlour whisky, along with a newspaper article about a distillery fire that year. As the only remaining bottle from that period, the contents were analyzed in a lab and recreated as A'bunadh, which roughly translated from Scottish Gaelic means "the original". A'bunadh is known for its rich, amber color as well as its smooth sweetness. This single malt whisky is bottled straight from the sherry cask, which gives it the sweeter flavor. A'bunadh is made the same way that whisky was produced in the 1800's, with no modern filtering methods and no added water. Released in limited batches, this rich, smooth malt is best enjoyed in a Glencairn glass.

If you like tattoos, then the Ink-N-Iron Festival at the Queen Mary is just the event for you! What a fantastic spectacle of art! Thousands of people adorned with ink, ranging from a little something on their shoulder or ankle to full sleeves and back pieces. Over 275 tattoo artists participated in the event, showcasing their work on 3 different levels of the ship. Also gracing the event were a multitude of beautiful ladies with big hair curls, red lipstick, tight corsets, sleek skirts, high heeled shoes and dainty umbrellas. There were so many interesting things to experience at the festival including live music, custom hot rods, art displays and shows such as the incredibly unique "Carnival Cabaret" and the "International Pole Performer Showcase". If you would like to participate in a memorable event like this, mark you calendar for Ink-N-Iron 2012!

The My Life My Brand Tour, presented by urban clothing company, UNEEK, made a stop on their ten city tour at the W Scottsdale. It was an entertaining evening full of great music, trendy fashions and celebrity appearances. Several musicians performed throughout the night, including UNEEK artist Lewis Hensley. The fashion show was a huge success, with local designer Bri Bridge presenting her summer party line, Pink House Boutique displaying their latest styles and the grand finale of UNEEK showcasing its urban collection. Celebrity DJ Cedric Ceballos also mixed it up for the crowd! Towards the end of the night, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg made an appearance and mingled with the guests. The UNEEK team really knows how to throw a party!

Ever wonder what lurks beneath the streets of downtown LA? Carissa invites you in to take a peek... This glamour and fashion shoot took place at the Crocker club, an elite establishment situated below Spring Street at the base of the old Crocker Bank building. This unique location, including the old bank vault definitely made for some interesting scenes.