What Are You Wearing?

Johnny Marr on Making Big Noise With an Old-School Attitude

By Jon Solomon
May 13, 2019

During guitarist Johnny Marr’s tenure with The Smiths in ‘80s, he wasn’t too keen on touring. Now, he's back.
Ears Still Ringing After a Concert? You Probably Should Have Worn Earplugs

By Jose D. Duran
Apr 5, 2016

Tucked in the northeast corner of Ultra Music Festival near the UMF Radio stage, dozens are unabashedly grabbing condoms courtesy of the Florida Department of Health. Most pick up the flavored ones that come in pineapple and strawberry varieties, and there the confident few who grab the Magnum XL's. (Just...
Watch Denver Bands in Your Underwear — for a Good Cause

By Tom Murphy
Feb 10, 2016

“We make fun of people getting underwear for Christmas in childhood,” says Bethany Wallace. “But some people only have the pair they're wearing, and that's a bizarre invisibility to our privilege.” Wallace is the organizer of UnderAware: Unmentionables Costume Party and Benefit Show for Urban Peak featuring live music from...
Is Cindy McCain the Right Choice?

By Aubrey Shoe
Sep 10, 2008

The political conventions are over and I think we can all agree the DNC was more successful than the RNC. Sure, we had fewer police/ protester confrontations and more respectful crowds than the RNC. But more importantly, we had way better celebrities than the Minnesotans had. And though I’m not...
Have Mercy!

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 8, 2008

You know those people who are so incredibly gorgeous that even on your best hair day, in a moment of your most profound self-esteem, if you found yourself seated next to one of them you’d feel like one of those nasty mutants from The Hills Have Eyes? Only less interesting?...
Shirt or No Shirt: Define "Indecent"

By Aubrey Shoe
Jul 26, 2008

The other day I was driving up 14th Ave and saw a young man out for a jog, sans shirt. Based on his physique, I would say this young buck is an aspiring Abercrombie model. So yummy. So, so yummy. I couldn’t keep my lecherous eyes off him. That was...
Look of the Day -- Traci Kern

By Cory Casciato
Jul 18, 2008

There is an old and powerful saying that goes: “Judy, Liza, Barbara, Bette… These are names I shan’t forget.” These names belong to the crème de la crème de la gay icons of musicality. There are others… Cher, of course. Madonna goes without saying. Tina Turner, Rosemary Clooney, Bernadette Peters...
Look of the Day -- Pregnant Liz

By Aubrey Shoe
Jul 17, 2008

Not ever having been pregnant and, likely, never having to worry about getting pregnant, I have to admit, the whole thing sort of weirds me out. My sister gave birth to the two cutest kids in the whole world. For real, though. Cutest kids in the whole, entire world. Hands...
Teen Fashions: Hollywood Hookups

By Cory Casciato
Jul 1, 2008

Teen fashion correspondent Sarah Bolliger brings us the teen view of the latest summer fashion trends. I’m just back from a vacation in California, where a bizarre visit to Hollywood inspired this blog. I was in a world where fashion seemed completely influenced by the celebrities you might stumble into;...
Look of the Day -- Shear Jackass

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 27, 2008

I am from a small, li'l town in eastern Iowa. We have a grocery store, a maximum security prison and a Wal-Mart. My family is still there and I miss them, terribly. I admit that I am often homesick for the slower pace and ease of mind Small Town America...
Teen Fashions: Making or Breaking Your Budget

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 25, 2008

Teen fashion correspondent Sarah Bolliger brings us the teen view of the latest summer fashion trends. Fashion trends seem to change almost every day. Trying to keep up with these trends can be difficult, especially when you are on a budget. We all wish we could wear and own those...
A Wild Time at Thursday's Do At The Zoo

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 21, 2008

Slide Show It was all food, fashion, fun and wild animals at last Thursday's Do At The Zoo. The Silk & Spice themed gala brought out Denver's finest for the evening. More than 40 restaurants were serving up treats, including a taste of molecular gastronomy offered by O's Steak &...
Pasties and Feathers and Wigs... Oh My!

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 20, 2008

Click on photo to see slide show Omigawd! It’s Gay Pride Eve and I haven’t even started my holiday shopping! Lucky for me, just a few blocks down from the office is a little boutique… nay… little Mecca for Denver’s “alternative lifestyles.” Studio Lites Wig Boutique has been a Broadway...
Look of the Day -- Swayback’s William Murphy

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 14, 2008

The very first Cat’s Pajamas blog I ever wrote was to voice my opposition to black jeans. As a rule, I am still very much opposed to black jeans. They’re awful. That’s my opinion and I’m entitled to that opinion. (And by “opinion,” I mean “statement of fact.” Black jeans...
Look of the Day -- Jenna and Regan

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 12, 2008

“Come look at the flirts!" Jenna Bainbridge (left) and Regan Linton (right) are tearing up the stage in Phamaly’s (Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Arts League, Inc.) production of Side Show. This Tony award winning musical tells the story of conjoined twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton, and their rise from...
Workplace Propriety According to Westword

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 10, 2008

“Hi, hon-,” Christopher interrupted his normal post-work greeting to me and, instead, looked me up and down in much the same manner Carrie’s classmates did her after the unfortunate pig’s blood incident. “Is that what you wore to work today?” he finally asked/snarked? “What?” I scratched an itch through a...
Look of the Day - Amanda

By Aubrey Shoe
Jun 4, 2008

You know those gorgeous high school girls for whom all the varsity quarterbacks ditch practice? The prom queens and head cheerleaders? The girls from whom Tina Fey gleaned inspiration for her hit film, Mean Girls? Perfect 10’s and Jailbait Knockouts? Amanda was not one of those girls. Amanda was tormented...
Denver’s Own “Patricia Field"

By Aubrey Shoe
May 30, 2008

Click here to see a slide show of Nicole's work Patricia Field, the mastermind behind Carrie's couture, has said of her leading lady, “People ask me all the time, ‘How does Carrie afford her wardrobe? She’s a columnist for a newspaper.’ I say, ‘Don’t worry about it. She looks fabulous.'”...
Look of the Day -- America’s Happiest Couple

By Aubrey Shoe
May 20, 2008

This past April I went to Kim’s house to do my taxes. When the process was complete I shouted, “This is horseshit! How the hell do I owe the government any money?! I’m broke as it is!!! Come to think of it, why do I have to pay taxes, at...
Look of the Day - American Idol Look-A-Likes

By Aubrey Shoe
May 14, 2008

See Slide Show Here’s the thing - I sorta think American Idol has become a parody of itself, but I still can’t stop watching it. As near as I can tell, the show panders to three specifics demographics. As long as there are opiates there will be heroine addicts and...

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