No matter how big the TV your Xbox is plugged into, it can’t compete with the grandeur of a full-sized movie theater. But from noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Denver gamers will have the chance to play their favorite titles on Sie FilmCenter’s larger-than-life screen at the Colorado Video…
African tradition meets Colorado style on Thursday, December 18 at Beacons Community Creative Space, where Prud Collective will host an Ethical Fashion launch of its new spring 2015 line with a pop-up shop, cocktails and a fashion show. Prud founder Dacia McPherson’s love of American, Japanese and Scandinavian styles are…
Back in the late ’90s, when I was preparing to rent my first apartment, there were three things on my list that the potential home had to have: it had to be in Capitol Hill, I had to be able to smoke cigarettes in the place, and it had to…
Menswear is often reduced to an afterthought or side note in many department stores. But fortunately for fashionable men in the Mile High City, there are definite exceptions to that rule here. Keep reading for our top five menswear boutiques in metro Denver. See also: Twelve Holiday Markets for Last-Minute…
It’s never too late to find everything from local fashion to goat-cheese pastries, so don’t lose hope if you haven’t finished your shopping. Read on for a list of the best places to do it in style. See also: Photos: Old World Treasures and Warm Treats at the Christkindl Market…
Like it or not, Christmas is creeping up, and in the consumer paradise we call the USA, that means you better be buying stuff for the people you love if you want them to keep loving you back. Toys for the little ones are the easy part of it –…
Shelly Rewinkle has been in the Denver beauty business for 25 years, first as the owner of Gränd Salon and then adding City Salon a year and a half ago. But as the business grew, she decided it was time to merge the two salons and centralize services. “We started…
This week the color red is appearing everywhere from holiday parties to fashion markets and even on the streets. The color adds a jolt of energy to any outfit. We spotted some red-hot pants, flannels and sweaters, just to name a few fiery fashion items. See also: On Trend: Fur…
If I could have one and only one social network from any time in the history of the Internet, I would choose Twitter. Keep in mind, I’m saying this as a person who thought about writing a book about how awesome MySpace was in its heyday of the early 2000s…
“I’ve always been fascinated with antiques,” says Tara Dover. “In my early twenties I got into vintage clothing, and ever since then both my life and style have never been the same.” And over the past few years, her fascination has really taken off, with first online sales of La…
If you’re looking for Old World charm and a really big pretzel, the Christkindl Market is open for business in Skyline Park daily through December 23, with vendors, twinkling lights and a beer garden. Photographer Ken Hamblin brought back these images and more from the miniature German Christmas village. See…
People marking a 40th birthday are usually dealing with wider hips, wrinkles and gray hair. But there’s one gal who still looks puuuurfect: Hello Kitty. The cartoon powerhouse first hit the streets of Japan in 1974. Now she’s celebrating her birthday in style with a new book called Hello Kitty,…
Fashion blogger Kelly Heneberry has gone from changing her clothes five times a day as a little girl to sharing her take on the Denver lifestyle and fashion on her blog, Love’s the Journey. Fresh from her recent appearance on the Meredith Vieira Show, Heneberry took a break from blogging…
It’s okay to be a Scrooge when it comes to theater. If you want a real, grown-up show that isn’t full of fluff and wrapped up in a bow, you can find plenty of performances on local stages that will make you think — even in December. Here are four…
This fall Gear Junkie introduced us to the lumbersexual. Described as a flannel-wearing outdoor enthusiast with an unkempt beard, the lumbersexual can be found barhopping with his MacBook Air in tow. Since the term was coined, the world has become infatuated with finding these bearded men — and this obsession…
Christmas was never my thing. I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a Grinch, Scrooge or even just a hater, but except when my oldest daughter was young, the holiday got little more than an indifferent shrug from me. But over the past year or two, I’m suddenly…
The art of craft can include everything from affordable art to locally-designed clothing to handmade everything and, in Colorado, to limited-edition microbrewed beers. All make great gifts — or little presents to ourselves — and in keeping, there’s a show or market in the metro area with just the right…
Playing a Disney character is no easy feat. There’s a lot of pressure to keep the dream alive for kids. It’s even harder on ice skates. But Disney on Ice is a favorite childhood pastime. This week, catch Disney on Ice Let’s Celebrate at the Pepsi Center, where more than…
Fur is making a strong statement this season, appearing both on the runway — at the Larimer Square Winter Fashion Show at the Edge Lounge, a model wore a bikini and a fur hat from Blue Ruby & Scarpaletto — and on the streets. We caught up with several local…
A lot of new-age bullshit goes on in my household. I say that with the utmost love: I live in a place known as “The Witch House house.” My roommates are all witches, astrological-chart readers and metaphysical experts who use their skills to guide us and our friends through many…
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner. It’s time to get out there and shop! We’ve compiled our list of the six best fashion events of the month, so make your lists and check them twice for this holiday season. See also: Kind Design’s New Leggings Line…
Fashion shows with intricate hairstyles, theatrical mak-up and haute couture are always a feast for the eyes. When the spectacle is for a good cause, it makes the entertainment a charitable effort. This is the case with Denver’s Red Ball, now in in its sixth year. We spoke with Jeff…
