Store sells 'fresh' cosmetics

Juliane Wilson, with Lush's design team, readies for today's opening of the Tucson cosmetics store, one of 168 in North America. The first store opened in England in 1995. The store says its products are made ethically and nothing is tested on animals.

Store sells 'fresh' cosmetics

Here's what the inside of the store looks like. Two-thirds of Lush's products are unpackaged, and the rest use recycled packaging. Customers are encouraged to recycle as well; the store's "black pots" can be redeemed for a free face mask.

New Tucson store sells 'fresh' cosmetics

Lush, the "delicatessen of the skin-care world," is opening its first Tucson store today at La Encantada. The 722-square-foot store is looking to employ 20 to 30 part- and full-time workers.

For brief moment, it snows right on time

From left, Jesus Tapia, Bethany Wagenbach, center, and Lauren Westphal, in red at right, bask in some of the "snow" during the Enchanted Snowfall event at La Encantada shopping center, 2905 E. Skyline Drive.

For brief moment, it snows right on time

Sophia Francis-Long, center, performs with other fifth-graders from Ventana Vista Elementary during Saturday's "Enchanted Snowfall," which runs through Dec. 22.

For brief moment, it snows right on time

Blaine McGill, 7, catches some of the "snow." Enchanted Snowfall runs at 6 and 6:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

For brief moment, it snows right on time

Winter comes early to Tucson; snow to fall at La Encantada

Mall creates winter wonderland every weekend through Christmas.

Snowfall and pet adoptions

Photos with Santa are part of the fun at Paws for Holidays, which takes place Friday and Saturday at La Encantada.

Snowfall and pet adoptions

Photos with Santa are part of the fun at Paws for Holidays, which takes place Friday and Saturday at La Encantada.

Snowfall and pet adoptions

Set your watch: It's gonna snow. At 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Friday and again Saturday.

La Encantada art fest to have kids' activities, performances

The La Encantada Performing and Fine Art Festival this weekend also will feature dozens of artists.

La Encantada art fest to have kids' activities, performances

Children and adults will have plenty of entertainment at this weekend's La Encantada Performing and Fine Art Festival.

Tucson sushi restaurant celebrates Sake Day today

$1 sake from 11 a.m. to closing today

Tucson Attractions Passport on sale starting Monday

Who doesn’t love a good buy-one get-one deal?

Reinvented Tucson Italian eatery reopens today

A three-week renovation and reinvention leads to North Fattoria Italiana.

Tucson marks world fashion affair

Jonathan Hernandez primps model Jessie Crocker before Paul Taylor Productions' fashion show at Fashion's Night Out at La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. The event last Thursday, part of a worldwide celebration of fashion, featured wine tastings, food, music and displays from merchants.

Tucson marks world fashion affair

Alli Dubberly decks out a dress form in a Missoni dress for the Posh Boutique booth.

Tucson marks world fashion affair

Paula Taylor talks to her models before they head out to the stage. La Encantada is planning a bridal event Sunday. Go to www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com for more information.