3:15 pm, Nov 7, 2012
Now that it’s November, it may finally be cool enough to wear one of fall’s biggest trends: leather. Skin has been in for the past few years—and we’re continuing to see a lot of tough yet chic pieces—but this season’s versions have simpler silhouettes and cleaner details. Whether you dress the look up for night or down for day, here are my...
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3:10 pm, Nov 7, 2012
If you’re an online shopper—and, let’s face it, who isn’t these days?—then you're all about finding the best deal. To ensure you’re getting it, sign up with Denver-based shopping portal ShopAtHome.com. Bargain hunters can browse more than 18,000 sites (think fashion e-tailers like Shopbop and eBags as well as home favorites such as the Home Depot...
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3:05 pm, Nov 7, 2012
Smoldering, smoky eyes always bring the nighttime drama. For fall, the on-trend effect maintains its high-voltage impact, but with a slightly softer turn in shades of brown (rather than black or charcoal). If you want to work the look for all your swanky holiday cocktail parties, I’ve got you covered.Color by numbers with gloMinerals’...
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3:00 pm, Nov 7, 2012
’Tis the season for giving (well, almost), so start it off right with an event that combines fashion with the chance to do some good. On Sunday, November 11, stylists from the Parlour Hair Salon will host Adorn (a shot from last year's event is above), a hair show benefitting the Chloe Bug Foundation. Chloe is a three-year-old with Down syndrome...
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2:05 pm, Nov 6, 2012
On Saturday, Starz Denver Film Festival patrons were treated to a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the movie industry. A panel discussion called The Talent You Don't See introduced us to a quartet of people you may not hear much about, but who deserve a lot of credit for big-screen successes. It was a heavy-hitting group; you'll be...
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4:24 pm, Nov 5, 2012
Call Me Kuchu, an intimate look at the struggle for gay rights in Uganda, is hauntingly reminiscent of the civil rights movement of 1960s America. The main characters are from both sides of the political fence: activists who risk their lives to be heard and treated equally, and anti-gay politicians and religious leaders who seek to quash any...
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2:00 pm, Nov 2, 2012
Bicycles can provide both freedom and second chances: kids pedaling away from home in their first burst of independence; former professional cyclist Bob Roll riding two wheels out of a toxic city lifestyle; and Rwandans using bikes as vehicles to escape genocide. Rising from Ashes (watch the trailer) follows five cyclists who...
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1:05 pm, Nov 2, 2012
Just in time for Denver Arts Week, the works of Denver artist Rogelio Quinones will be on display beginning Saturday, November 3 at X Bar on Colfax. For the next three months, visitors can peruse his striking collection of abstract and surrealist paintings, illustrations, and mixed media. Quinones—whose work also is...
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11:15 am, Nov 2, 2012
Rant: Vote. Now. We've reached that time of an election year when certain people, so weary of our hyper-dysfunctional electoral process, begin making reasoned arguments against voting. These usually invoke some or all of the following: That your tiny little vote won't make any difference in a nation with tens of millions of eligible voters;...
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1:44 pm, Nov 1, 2012
Love, sex, and longing are at the center of the feature-length 28 Hotel Rooms (watch the trailer). In town for a wedding, a novelist (Chris Messina) and an accountant (Marin Ireland) meet and have a one-night stand. Months later, they run into each other again and have another tryst...which leads to another and another until they're a couple—well...
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1:15 pm, Nov 1, 2012
Two years ago, after a trip to the infamous hippie art experience that is Burning Man, Cassandra Lourie was inspired to start making her own jewelry. She crafted some fun feather earrings and other pieces and wore them around. But soon, out at a bar or walking around town, people started handing her money, literally buying the accessories off of...
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4:02 pm, Oct 30, 2012
Starz Denver Film Festival celebrates its 35th birthday this year, and aside from screening 250 films, the Denver Film Society (DFS) has planned plenty of events to keep you entertained. The festival runs from November 1–11. The highlights:1) The VIP Opening Night Package ($99-$109 per person) gets you a $50 gift certificate to any...
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9:55 am, Oct 30, 2012
The holiday season is approaching fast, and it's time to start thinking about presents and sprucing up your place for visitors. Here are some new Colorado-related titles that will make great gifts and coffee table books (your guests will need something to do while the turkey roasts). Local Heroes: Portraits of American Volunteer Firefighters...
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9:15 am, Oct 30, 2012
We’ve heard a lot about the farm-to-table movement when it comes to food, but for Lily Morgan, it’s all about from farm-to-face. The founder and chief organic officer of Colorado-based Lily Organics believes your skincare should be similarly traceable—from ingredients to manufacturing. Her handcrafted products, lab, and farm in Henderson are...
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11:32 am, Oct 26, 2012
This weekend, bundle up and head to the Denver Zoo, where you can spend time with some furry (and winged, and slithery) friends at the 28th annual Boo at the Zoo event. The adventures commence Friday night, when the animal habitats will stay open after hours. Evening events include bug-themed bingo, elephant education stations (in honor of...
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