Searching for bargains after the DNC

I was just certain that there would be a plethora of fashion bargains — and by “fashion,” I mean “T-Shirt,” which is admittedly stretching the definition of fashion pretty far — to be had today on the 16th Street Mall now that the Democratic National Convention has officially ended. Just…

Michelle Obama is the Bomb-a

It makes not a whit of difference to me whether or not Michelle Obama wears pantyhose. She is beautiful and poised, looks good in those jewel tones, and I love her. And I’m especially fond of this political pin-up girl’s collection of Erickson Beamon flower brooches, which she’s been seen…

These Crocs were made for walking…if nothing more.

Colorado is all over this week’s New Yorker, which not only has a piece on Denver, but this diss on Crocs in the opening graph of “Sole Sisters”: Boys have cars, girls have shoes — nineteen pairs, on average, according to a Consumer Reports poll. And so: I’ll take a…

DNC Post Party and Fashion Show

Celebrate the end of the DNC in fashion at the Kid Dangerous Grime Couture fashion show at 24K and Monarch, 1416 Market Street. The party is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and admission is free if you call 303-888-0655 for reservations. For more information on Grime Couture, visit www.kiddangerous.com…

Secondhand Sartorialism: Holly-Kai

The Democratic National Convention is finally here and the city, as so succinctly stated by my friend Holly-Kai, is “a-buzzin” with energy. I met up with Holly on Sunday after attending the After 5 Jazz and Blues Fest in Five Points, where African-American and African vendors from as far spread…

For this designer, fashion is in the bag.

Bag on this. Dana Miller was turning more heads than any other vendor at the Green Frontier Fest Sunday. The co-owner of BaggyShirts – who sells reusable bags made from recycled clothing – made a statement with disposable plastic grocery bags. She was a trooper, despite the hotter-than-expected temperature, spending…

Talking Shop at the DNC

Shoppers are the same, wherever they come from, so whether you’re here as a DNC delegate, ready to paint the town red, white and blue, or a local citizen looking for deals and Obama swag out the wazoo, now’s the time. And though it’s fair to expect independent retailers all…

Save big at Equillibrium Clothing

Former Westword Fashion Mastermind winner Deb Henrikson is having a big 40% off sale at her shop, Equillibrium, located at 238 Santa Fe Drive. Deb’s unique street wear styles focus on sustainablity and socially aware fashion for both guys and girls. Equillibrium is open from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday…

Shear Genius faces its final cut next week

OMG DID YOU SEE SHEAR GENIUS THIS WEEK? Walk into any salon and that’s what you will hear. Not as hooked on it as every stylist in Denver? Well, get it together! What Project Runway did for Fashion, Shear Genius is doing for hairstyling. The show is almost at its…

Belleview fall fashion preview tonight at 24K

Stop by 24K tonight, August 21, at 9 p.m. for a fall preview of the latest looks from local clothing line Belleview. Models will be mingling with the crowd to show off the fashions, and from 10 p.m. to midnight you can enjoy complimentary drinks from Rubi Rey cocktails. DJ…

Big Sale at Frolik boutique tonight

Get a head start on your weekend shopping at Frolik’s Third Thursday Celebration sale tonight, Thursday, August 21. From 5 to 8 p.m. the Highland shop, located at 3715 West 32nd Avenue, will feature a $15 and a $25 clothing rack, and if you mention the email they send out,…

Fashion on the Fringe tomorrow night

Celebrate the Boulder Fringe Festival in Denver tomorrow night with Fashion on the Fringe. The event is a collaborative effort from Sustainable Media Labs, Potential Fashion and Fashion Denver and is presented by the Boulder International Fringe Festival and the Monolith Festival at Sengers on the Fax, 3014 E. Colfax,…

Silver Jeans grand opening party hosted by Teen Vogue

As I walked through the brand new glass doors of the first ever Silver Jeans store, I was welcomed by the smell of crisp denim, the sound of The Beatles playing in the background, and a friendly staff ready for action! First, asking to see Michele Bedrink, I looked around…

You Should Thrift Here: Lorraine’s House

When you love shopping for vintage clothes as much as I do, the quest for new/old pieces burrows deep into your subconscious and manifests in the realm of dreams. Like the thrift store that I visit time and again in my sleep, pulling incredible relics off of the shelves—each one…

Riverfront Park Fashion Show

Slide show The Cat’s Pajamas was at last night’s final installment of the Riverfront Park Fashion Show at the foot of the Millennium Bridge keeping an eye toward the hottest looks for late summer and fall. Check out the slide show with photos by Aaron Thackeray…

Martha Stewart comes to Stapleton, judges cupcakes

If this woman doesn’t scare you, enter to win a lunch with her in Stapleton. Given the hordes of celebs poised to descend on Denver in the next couple of weeks, a Martha Stewart appearance hardly seemed worth mentioning. But then we heard about the cupcake contest… Stewart is slated…

Silver Jeans: Affordable denim with a designer fit

When I was told that I was being sent to a Teen Vogue party on August 16th to promote the first ever Silver Jeans store opening, I was ecstatic! The new store is in the Park Meadows Mall, and I thought before I went I should research the jeans and…

What Weekends Were Made For: Thrifting And Pancakes

Though I rarely make it out to the Family Thrift Center, in Wheat Ridge, at 3777 Kipling Street, I always find amazing deals when I do, so I keep it on my radar. Family Thrift happens to be across the street from my favorite diner, the Apple Ridge Café, which…

Secondhand Sartorialism: Ben Kronberg

Monday night I headed down to South Broadway in pursuit of an interesting subject to cover for “Secondhand Sartorialism.” South Broadway is a great area to investigate when you are seeking style inspiration. Hip boutiques, thrift stores and interesting bars abound, filled with people who possess intriguing and inspiring taste…

Have Mercy!

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?…