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…
The concept at Positive Strokes, a Greenwood Village shop combining women’s tennis and fitness gear with wellness programs just for the ladies, was different enough to garner a Best of Denver award earlier this year (here’s what we said about it). But here’s another reason to go check it out:…
You all have one lurking in a drawer somewhere, girls: a nasty tangle of broken and knotted gold chains, mateless earrings with twisted posts and, I dunno, something made of shiny metal that might have once come out of a bubblegum machine. And you can part with this stuff, believe…
When the second season of Bravo’s “creative competition” show Shear Genius premieres in June, Denver will be represented by Charlie Price, co-owner of Click Salon, located at 231 Milwaukee Street. The first show airs on June 25, with stylists competing to “cut or get cut” (sounds violent, doesn’t it?). Should…
If you read reviews the way I do, you’ve already started by checking out the score, and now you’re back here to see what the hell my problem is. Peace, brother. Grand Theft Auto IV is a fine game, with tons of content and all the great moments you’ve come…
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…
A large, anonymous envelope was left at Westword’s front desk early this morning. Click on the photo to see what we found inside: That’s right. Nearly two months after we discovered a strange letter in a downtown ATM machine asking for a drawing of our “normal pajamas” – which Westword’s…
Get a free cut and style for spring, and help out kids, too. Talk about inspiring. Paul Guerrie is only a sophomore at Ponderosa High School in Parker, but he’s already majored in community philanthropy. When he was in 8th grade, Paul decided to grow out his hair with the…
Eat your cyberpumping hearts out, YouTubers. Starting today you can get a peek at the latest bit of inexplicable online cross-marketing from our favorite plastic shoe purveyors. Yes, that’s right, www.CitiesbyFoot.com, which Crocs is billing as a “unique travel guide” plugging various shops and restaurants in six U.S. cities, is…
Slide Show Saturday’s Fashion Market featured original work by over 25 local designers. The looks were fun, fabulous and most definitely fresh. If your spring wardrobe needs a breath of fresh air, check out this slide show, featuring accessories and runway fashion from the market. – Aubrey Shoe…
After two decades, Sandy Tessier is closing the doors of Seams Like Olde Times, her costume shop at 1501 South Pearl Street. Today, May 10, is her last day of business; she’s selling off as much inventory as she can and will be back in the store next week just…
Today’s weather is absolutely beautiful, but I can barely enjoy it since all I can think about is the sad state of my closet. I want flirty skirts and kitten heels in the freshest colors and styles for spring, yet my warm wool trousers and cashmere sweaters are still taking…
If you love sexy pin-up photography, don’t miss tonight’s Naughty Mambo Pin-Up Party. In addition to in-the-flesh pin-up babes, the party will feature a fashion show, art, music, dance, comedy and more. For more information, click here…
Madonna called. She wants her boots back. Lotus Entertainment’s marketing director, Paulina Szafranski, dropped by the office, channeling Madonna’s Vanity Fair cover (and maybe a little bit of Julia in Pretty Woman) in a pair of crazy-fierce, over-the-knee boots. You want a pair? Too bad. They will, eventually, be available…
It certainly doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to show Mom you care this Mother’s Day — although if you have the cash, you sure can score some beautiful, keepsake items. In case you haven’t done your shopping yet, here are few fashionable ideas for Mom…
This year marks the 16th birthday of Mario Kart, the landmark Nintendo franchise that consists of eight identical racing games and legions of fans who buy every one of them. And 16 years later, nobody really has a problem with this. True to form, Mario Kart Wii offers no significant…
If you want to know what Colorado and the west looks like, then head on over to the new Rockmount Ranch Wear and Liberty Boot exibit at the Denver Public Library’s central branch. The display is a fashion-lovers paradise (if only we could buy all of the beautiful boots and…
Last week, Crocs announced that it was eliminating 27 jobs, or 4 percent of its Boulder area work force, as part of a company restructuring in the wake of disappointing sales. Since the company could use some good news, here’s a Crocs fan’s response to the piece Alan Prendergast wrote…
Recycled fashion is hot these days. Just ask local designer, Trisha Hayworth — who uses recycled vintage pieces in her clothing — or any of the Colorado State University students participating in tonight’s recycled fashion show. Student designers were asked to incorporate scrap material leftover from the construction of CSU’s…
When Japan’s traditional Tango-no-Sekku (otherwise known as Boys’ Festival) falls each year on May 5, families hang out koi-nobori (carp banners) to symbolize longevity and perseverance, both desirable traits in sons. They also bring out the heirlooms – swords and elaborate, armored samurai dolls – and display them in their…
DIY fashionistas, rev up your bobbins: Wesco Fabrics, supplier to the design trade here and across the nation, is unloading a mind-boggling 25,000 yards of drapery and upholstery sample fabrics, all at a standard $3 per yard. There are jackets and handbags just waiting to be sewn from these classy…
Though fall colors are normally laid to rest when spring has sprung, sometimes Mother Nature comes down with a touch of schizophrenia and makes it snow on May 1st. When this happens, one is faced with a dilemma: Stay warm and wear fall clothes and autumn hues for unexpected weather?…
