1:38 pm, Oct 28, 2011
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1:33 pm, Oct 28, 2011
The mountains aren’t far away, but that doesn’t mean your ski parka should double as a topper when you’re taking on the city—or a romantic night out in Vail Village. Our pick for statement-making outerwear: the cape coat. This shearling version is both sophisticated and adorably rustic; throw it over skinny pants and a chunky cashmere turtleneck...
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1:07 pm, Oct 28, 2011
The man with the deep-set hazel eyes and an unkempt wave of white hair sat in a taxicab, bound for a sprawling estate in East Hampton, New York, called the Creeks. A heavily wooded 57 acres, the Creeks is bordered on three sides by a coastal lagoon. Just beyond the southern edge of the lagoon, the waves of the Atlantic crash on one of the most...
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3:09 pm, Sep 30, 2011
In the blazing late-summer heat of southern Colorado, the Arkansas River winds between canyon walls outside Cañon City. This idyllic view could change dramatically in two years, when the river is covered with the silvery fabric of the long-embattled “Over the River” art installation. As I ponder the meaning of a grand artistic statement that lasts...
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8:58 pm, Aug 26, 2011
Move over, wallflowers: Bold, overembellished accessories are on-trend for fall. Think exotic skin bags, fur and feather accents, and shiny baubles that make a statement. Feather Rene Caovilla black and silver metallic python sandals with marabou feathers and gem details, $1,131, renecaovilla.com Fur Nancy Gonzalez mink and crocodile bag, $3,450,...
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5:29 pm, Aug 26, 2011
Leather & Lace. McQ top, $278, Goldyn, 2040 W. 30th Ave., 303-903-7601. Zac Posen skirt, $1,290, Neiman Marcus, 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600.Stephen Webster Muse fringe earrings, $395, Art + Soul, 1615 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-544-5803. Rask diamond cocktail ring, $3,050, MAX, 264 Detroit St., 303-321-4949. Sheer Allure. Emilio Pucci dress...
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2:18 pm, Jul 27, 2011
British sartorial influences dominate menswear this fall with refined versions of traditional rustic materials such as wool tartans and tweeds. Well Suited Isaia cashmere and wool suit with vest. All Andrisen Morton items available by special order. 270 St. Paul St., 303-377-8488, andrisenmorton.com Buttoned Down Cotton shirt,...
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12:54 pm, Jun 24, 2011
One of the biggest trends for the upcoming fall fashion season is wine—as in the color, not the beverage (though we’re big fans of both). In a wide range of dramatic tones, from rich reds to sumptuous clarets, the hue is at once elegant and sassy: a toast to hot summer nights and a teaser to the boldness of autumn. Our suggestion for an easy...
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12:48 pm, Jun 24, 2011
Sparkle Andrea Li semiprecious stone necklace on an 18-karat gold-filled wire and sterling silver chain, price upon request, 720-292-6028, www.andreali.com Carry Coach Kristin Spectator leather flap satchel, $458, 1-866-262-2440, www.coach.com Drape Loro Piana cashmere and silk scarf, $725, Neiman Marcus, 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600, www....
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12:44 pm, Jun 24, 2011
Got a thing for that rugged frontier look? Sixty-five years of history and Wild West style ought to do the trick at this month’s Cowboys and Rock Stars exhibit (July 8–September 4) at Golden’s Foothills Art Center, showcasing Denver’s iconic Rockmount Ranch Wear. Three generations of shirts, photographs, and memorabilia embody a brand coveted by...
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4:23 pm, May 27, 2011
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3:53 pm, May 27, 2011
ART: PostSecret Six-and-a-half years ago, Frank Warren began handing out postcards to strangers, asking them to write down a secret and anonymously mail it back to him. It was meant to be a small community art project. Today, that venture has exploded into five best-selling books, a blog, and an internationally traveling art exhibit, which has...
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2:54 pm, May 27, 2011
the dreamers The Centennial/Once upon a time in Denver, there were two brothers, Patrick and Nathan Meese, who made fun, melodic power pop. Their band, Meese, signed a deal with a major record label, toured with popular bands, played big venues, and finally put out its major-label debut. It was a rock ’n’ roll dream—until it wasn’t. Meese’s 2009...
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7:00 am, Apr 30, 2011
Music: Denver Day of Rock
What’s better than an outdoor music festival to welcome summer weather? More than a dozen bands are taking over downtown Denver for a day, with five stages spread along more than five blocks of the 16th Street Mall area. Along with the Gin Blossoms (the ’90s rockers best known for “Hey Jealousy”), don’t miss the Boulder...
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12:02 pm, Apr 1, 2011
Culture: Doors Open Denver Let’s face it: We all zone out and look at the sidewalk while we’re going from points A to B. The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs aims to change that by encouraging everyone to look up—at the buildings and architecture that surround them. The free event series covers more than 70 sites around the city that typify...
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