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Spring For Less Bling

By Aubrey Shoe

May 21, 2008

Once the temperature threatens to reach 80 degrees on a regular basis, I must shop. Sure, there are all those old spring and summer clothes in my closet, but to truly feel like the nice weather is here, I need to buy some new shoes (and skirts and jewelry). First,...

Pretty Spring Dresses: Bringin’ Feminine Girliness Back

By Sean Cronin

Apr 15, 2008

With the weather this week, it’s hard to deny that spring is in the air (at least until we get that one last cold snap that's bound rain or snow on our parade). So here's to a sunny Colorado spring full of flirty, feminine dresses. The dress is a staple...

Friday Fashionista Alert

By Aubrey Shoe

Apr 4, 2008

In the 21st century, real fashionistas recycle. In other words, when you’re tearing apart your closet this weekend, casting off last year’s beautiful spring rags to make room for the new ones, be sure and put your best hand-me-downs aside and head on over to this Sunday’s Free Boutique Spring...

Yummsies: For the Baby Who Has It All

By Joel Warner

Mar 11, 2008

On the all-important neighborhood catwalk, that Bugaboo stroller-wear is so 2007. To up your little one’s luxe factor, it’s best to drape him in this season’s hottest look: the Yummsie, crafted by maestro Ray Young Chu of the fashion-forward Denver art collective the Yummies. Here’s an effortlessly chic example from...

Boulder’s Common Era Opens New Denver Store

By Sean Cronin

Jan 30, 2008

I’ll admit it. I’m one of those finicky-to-a-fault shoppers who eschews the mall like a sink full of dirty dishes. I hate dressing like everyone else does. No knee-length black jackets for me. No wide belts. And, no matter how much you entice me with your practical-yet-cute appeal, sorry, ballet-flats,...

Thriftonista Spreads Vintage Love

By Sean Cronin

Jan 21, 2008

Depending on whom you ask, thrift store shopping is either a thrilling exploration to find treasures untold, or it’s a huge, time-sucking pain in the ass to locate one good vintage t-shirt. Thriftonista, a new Denver company, subscribes to both world views. TaRosa Jacobs and Rebekah Adams, two new mothers...

Bye Bye Skinny Jeans!

By Sean Cronin

Oct 2, 2007

Grab your hairpins, seamed stockings, peep toe pumps and work the 1940’s revival. And thank Christ, because my legs are officially numb from stuffing myself into narrow pants for four months. All the major magazines and fashionistas are highlighting the return to subdued sexy. Embrace the knee length, form-fitting pencil...

Temperley's Only Temporary at Target

By Sean Cronin

Sep 26, 2007

The eighth Target GO designer, Alice Temperley, has arrived! Grab your nearly maxed out credit cards, throw on your highest stilettos and get your asses to Target. Seriously, GO! Approximately every six to seven weeks, Target employs the talent of top designers to design affordable and chic clothing for fabulous...

Cheap and Chic Friday September 21

By Sean Cronin

Sep 21, 2007

I am all for individual expression, but there comes a point in a fashionista’s life when she must put her well-manicured foot down and say no. No more teeny, tight, stone washed shorts, white tights with lace on the bottom. And please, for the love of Christ, put the Lycra...

Madonna's Makeup Artist Tells All

By Sean Cronin

Sep 4, 2007

Remember sitting at your mother’s vanity when you were little and playing with all of her pretty potions and beautifully arranged cosmetics? Yeah, neither do I. My mom always had a drawer full of half-used eyeshadows, blushes and lipsticks thrown haphazardly together. And I haven’t done much better, as most...

Cheap and Chic Monday -- Just a Few Days Late

By Amy Haimerl

Aug 8, 2007

So Cat is just perptually late this week. She needs to go back to Sunday, apparently, and start all over again. Anyway, here are her picks for Cheap and Chic Monday, but on Wednesday. Top row, left to right: Kenneth Cole Pumpkin Pie from Piperlime $45 Very cute with tights...

Cheap and Chic Monday: July 30

By Amy Haimerl

Jul 31, 2007

[jump] Cat's a little behind, so you're getting Cheap and Chic Monday on Tuesday -- but with even more bargains at less than $100! Top row, left to right: Buckle Straw Pump from Newport News $29 Ruffle Pleated Purse from Newport News $29 Kenneth Cole Precise Cut Pumps from Bluefly...

Cheap and Chic Monday: July 23

By Amy Haimerl

Jul 23, 2007

[jump] Top row, left to right: 1. Sonora Dress from Beklina $112, was $148 2. Mulberry Striped T-shirt Dress from Net-A-Porter $118, was $295 3. Manoush Strapless Dress from Net-A-Porter $115, was $230 Middle row, left to right: 1. Violette Poppy High Waist Skirt from Le Train Bleu $89, was...

Cheap and Chic Monday: July 16

By Amy Haimerl

Jul 16, 2007

[jump] Your weekly dose of style for less than $100 per item. Enjoy. Top row, left to right: 1. Nieves Lavi Waist Tie Blousson Top from Shopbop $77, was $110 2. Geometric Print Sundress from eDressMe.com $52 3. Yaya Aflalo Striped Sweater Tank from Shopbop.com $79.20, was $264 Middle row,...

Cheap and Chic Monday: July 9

By Amy Haimerl

Jul 9, 2007

Cat's friend Stacy is in town, so she only had time to scout two dresses for Cheap and Chic Monday. Still, either would be a good investment. The black is a perfect dinner and cocktails dress (it's also in gold for the brave among us), and the sundress comes from...

Cheap and Chic Monday: July 2

By Amy Haimerl

Jul 2, 2007

[jump] Here's the second installment of Cheap and Chic Monday, where the fashions are all under $100 -- and usually on sale. Enjoy. Top row, left to right: 1. Rachel Pally Drape Front Dolman Dress from Shopbop.com $114, was $228 (under $100 with the Fourth of July discount) 2. Provence...

Cheap and Chic Monday: Part 2

By Amy Haimerl

Jun 25, 2007

Here are the rest of the sale items Cat found. Some tasty, tasty treats...

Cheap and Chic Monday Part 1: Fashions For Less Than $100

By Amy Haimerl

Jun 25, 2007

Too much fashion for one blog post! Cat went shopping on Satruday, doing her monthly swing through the boutiques and malls to see what's on shelves. Sales, sales everywhere. Seriously, if you've been needing to stock up on basics, Banana Republic is having a giant end-of-season mark down before new...

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