I get my hair cut once a year, whether it needs it or not. Despite the fact that I really am a girly girl when it comes to fashion and beauty, I can’t tolerate hair salons; they always seem so chic or hip or something I’m not, I end up feeling like an awkward teenage […]

Working from nine to five isn’t easy, nor is the routine of one’s daily wardrobe. Pulling together an exceptional outfit day in and day out takes a bit of forethought, creativity and the ability to maximize on each garment. These local working professionals stand out among their co-workers and the rest of downtown Denver. They […]

For those of you who thought that bingo was just for little, old ladies and basement church groups, whip out your markers and your lucky bingo socks and prepare to be bling-ed. Blingo, sponsored by Brandi Shigley’s Fashion Denver, is trying to put a fashionable, new twist on an old-school game.
The event is held every […]

“I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself,” Mae West.
Whether you’re a carat-conscious woman with some early tax money to spend (“Oh these earrings? A gift from my Uncle Sam!”), an amazing boyfriend hoping to stock up on brownie points (“Hmm…that Vegas bachelor party is coming […]

TaRosa Jacobs and Rebekah Adams, the “Thrifty Mama” duo behind the vintage retail concept Thriftonista, are both stunning — in vintage of course!
“Thrift is an opportunity to reflect who you are,” says Jacobs, describing her personal style. She melds classic with cutting edge and “never just walking out the door.” Her oversized, round-beaded necklace by […]

Studio Bead, the funky, little jewelry shop with a huge selection of loose beads you can use to make your own jewelry, has been located just around the corner from 32nd Avenue and Meade for the past three years. They have now come around the bend, taking their place directly on the avenue, and are […]

No matter the season, fashion is all about mixing and matching. Even if it’s high-end designer pieces paired with personal thrift-store finds, the goal is to create something that’s entirely distinctive and all your own. Denver boasts a wide range of vintage/consignment shops to suit your needs — from South Broadway to the ever-so-hip 13th […]

From Ralphie’s round lenses to Wonka’s goggles, Punky Brewster’s red frames and the legendary Jackie O signature shades, DisRespectacles, a local bifocals boutique, has them. The place has got everyone batting their eyes and just might prompt you to have your own peepers examined, especially if fashion for your face equals utility in your priorities […]

Driving past the corner of Alameda and Downing streets a thousand times over, I always saw perfectly coiffed gals leaving Bang Salon, with its bright orange wall glowing in their background. But it wasn’t until recently that the urge to get my strands snipped struck.
Walking into the Washington Park salon unannounced and without an appointment, […]

Debra Mazur has her Shopping Girl, painted by local artist Kelly Brenner, hanging on the north wall of her 15th and Platte Street boutique.
“Look at her, she’s timeless,” says Mazur, who’s long, blonde curls bob as she shakes her head and gazes at the image adoringly. “You can’t stick her in a certain period.”
The black-haired, […]

You’re gearing up to pull the all-nighter of the year, but this one doesn’t end with losing your favorite earrings, breaking a heel and needing a bottle of aspirin the next day. This is the one where you wake up peeling your cheek from Ho! Ho! Ho! paper and a sticky hunk of candy […]

I knew I had the right Starbucks for my interview with Heather Knapp, a local model with Donna Baldwin Agency, when I walked in and overheard the baristas complimenting her on her wooly, fingerless gloves. No doubt that it was flirtation with the exotic, brunette beauty. We took a seat by the window, Knapp looking […]

Off 32nd and Lowell in the Highlands, while you’re waiting for the crosswalk with your Common Grounds latte in hand, you’ll notice the brightly-colored Bugaboo stroller next to you … and in front of you, and maybe, just maybe, another one in the Chipotle you pass on your way to the poshest little person’s boutique. […]

Alarm sounds, hit snooze, shower, traffic, meetings, coffee for lunch, power points – you get the idea. The high-powered, business woman of today does not have time to eat balanced meals or shave her legs every day, let alone shop. It’s this 30-something woman, into her career, and juggling projects, work and home life – […]

After submerging myself in “Sneaker Head” culture last Saturday at Emage, the snowboarding/skateboarding shop on Platte and 16th Street, I pranced back to my car, beaming with a collection of “sick” product knowledge that owner Sean Robinson had shared with me. The bad ass RVCA tee (pronounced Roo-ka) that I snagged put some pep in […]

A long, silver chain with a silver, three inch poisson – like the fish bones you’d see Garfield pulling out his mouth – is nestled in the pocket of my suede, Balenciaga, bucket bag. A long necklace with a bold pendant is a key piece for any girl’s wardrobe, and I paid what you would […]

We know you guys are busy doing ya know… guy stuff. Though we’re not exactly sure what that is. But if it makes you happy, we’re all for it. So hope you don’t mind if we mention one little itsy bitsy thing. We’ve seen you wearing the same four shirts for months now and your […]

It’s the middle of the week and your two o’clock just canceled because his wife went into labor. This is completely fine with you because it’s the perfect excuse to finally pick up a little “you time,” a little peace and quiet to be alone with your thoughts. Shopping perchance? Your first thought may be […]

Hot August days induce a false sense of fashion security. Even if you wish the summer would never end, let’s be real. Our bare skin, bikini top and flip flop days are numbered. We know it and you know it. And we know what to do when all else fails don’t we? That’s right, we […]

Everyone knows a Sarah. She’s your sister, your friend, the girl who stood next to you during choir practice in the seventh grade. She’s smart and funny. She’s always happy isn’t she? That Sarah girl. This was the idea behind the name of the savvy little boutique on old South Gaylord in the heart of […]