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Dreamer / Doer / Founder of Fashion Denver

The Alliance Francaise de Denver’s 120th Anniversary Gala!

City of Denver and Colorado celebrate French culture, history and language to raise funds for Scholarships and Building Improvements

Saturday, September 9th 2017
The Denver Art Museum
6pm VIP
7pm General Admission
Tickets available at this link on the bottom of the page

The Alliance Française de Denver will celebrate its 120th Anniversary Gala in a couple weeks at the Denver Art Museum beginning at 6:00pm for VIPs and 7:00pm for general admission. The gala will benefit the scholarship fund and building improvements, which allows for more people to learn French, to participate in cultural events and to become a member of this great community.

Guest of Honor and Director of Regional Affairs at City and County of Denver, Anthony Graves says, “French language and culture have been wonderful gifts that have enriched my life and career. I am honored to keynote the 120th Anniversary Gala for L’Alliance Française de Denver and look forward to celebrating its future success.”

Jeffrey Richards, the Honorary Consul of France says, “The 120th anniversary of the founding of the Alliance Française de Denver is a significant milestone in the rich, cultural history of the State of Colorado. We encourage everyone who has participated in Read more!

MUA and Model Call Out

Fashion photoshoot
August 19th, 2017 6pm
Califorinia Closet showcase store in Cherry Creek
2950 E 2nd Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Denver-based online fashion start-up Daily Impressions introducing  Prompt Flare Designs is bringing their brand of unique designer headpieces and couture accessories to the masses with the launch of their online store. The new shop, which can be found at http://dailyimpressionsl.com/, will host an ever-changing array of the one-of-a-kind artful musings of Chief Artist and Designer, Denise Dailey.

After having her designs featured everywhere from theatre productions in Los Angeles, hip-hop videos, celebrity-hosted fashion showcases, to New York Fashion Week and Atlanta beauty pageants, Dailey is excited to get her creations in front of a broadening audience of fashionistas. A Denver native, Dailey is looking forward to being a part of the growth of the art and fashion industries in the Mile-High City.
To celebrate the launch of her online store front, Daily Impressions L   Prompt Flare Designs is introducing a new fashion-forward belt and headband accessories line with a spectacular collaboration with local MUA,Photographers and an amazing fashion designer for a  modeled photo shoot and PR event at the Califorinia Closet showcase store
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Lash Boulevard Unveils New Location in the Denver Highlands Neighborhood

Lash Boulevard Unveils New Location in the Denver Highlands Neighborhood

Highly customizable spa offers lash and brow services, waxing, spray tanning and specialty skin treatments performed by certified estheticians.

Lash Boulevard, home to Colorado’s most sought-after lash specialists and estheticians, is coming to 1204 W. 38th Avenue in the Denver’s Highlands neighborhood. With a grand opening scheduled for September 7th, the spa was built with customization in mind and provides lash extensions, lash lifts, chemical peels, facials, oxygen treatments, spray tanning, waxing and a revolutionary acne treatment program.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to expand into the Denver Highlands. Over the past four years, our skincare services and lash extension programs have seen tremendous popularity, and this exciting expansion is the next step in our journey,” said owner Karen Martiz. “We’ve developed a great reputation for our state-of-the-art approach to skincare and improvements to the lash extension industry, so we’re particularly excited to bring these services to such a dynamic part of Denver.”

Certified by the board of education as a lash extension instructor, Lash Boulevard’s owner Karen Martiz has taught many of Colorado’s lash technicians through her in-person and on-line training program. Martiz is known as … Read more!

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair returns to Denver July 29th & 30th

Highlighting Over 150 Trendsetting Artisans From The Handmade Community.

July 29th & 30th, 2017
Fair Hours: 10am – 5pm
McNichols Building, Downtown Denver
www.jackalopeartfair.com

The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair announces the return of its summer fair, with over 150 curated booths to fill Downtown Denver’s McNichols Building.  This free and family friendly event returns to Denver from 10am to 5pm both Saturday, July 29th & Sunday, July 30th.  Jackalope offers attendees a perfect place to find a unique gift, grab a bite from a local food truck, and participate in DIY crafting workshops.   

In addition to the 150+ indie artisans that will be selling their wares, there will also be a live music on the front lawn of McNichols, as well as a full schedule of art focused workshops for attendees to take a dip into the DIY crafting world.  Artisans will be hosting creative workshops, allowing attendees to get a better idea of the craftsmanship that goes into the one-of-a-kind handmade goods and products found at the fair.  Workshops range from free to $35 and include all supplies to take home DIY creations.  There will be activities for all ages available throughout the weekend.

New to 2017, Jackalope will Read more!

SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE IN HIGHLANDS SQUARE JULY 28 – 30, 2017

SUMMER STYLE ABOUNDS AT THE HIGHLANDS SQUARE

Highlands Square Summer Sidewalk Sale
Friday, June 28 – Sunday, July 30, 2017
Highlands Square, 32nd Ave. and Lowell
FREE

(participating retailers are located along 32nd Ave. from Julian St. to Perry St.)

Eleven Highlands Square Boutiques Join Together for Neighborhood-wide Sidewalk Sale

DENVER – With plenty of warm-weather days ahead, the Highlands Square Summer Sidewalk Sale is the perfect time to spruce up your summer wardrobe! This incredible mid-summer event features 11 vendors offering up to 70% off clothing and accessories, and other deals. Additionally, free sips and snacks will be served in stores all weekend long.

“This year we are relaunching our Summer Sidewalk Sale and we hope to make it an annual event in the years to come,” says Angie Vossler, manager of Ruby Jane Boutique. “The Highlands Square retailers love joining together for these types of events in which the entire neighborhood and visitors can enjoy everything we have to offer.” 

FEATURING: Deals on clothing and accessories from Rustic Thread, wordshop, Dragonfly Apparel, Kismet, 32nd West, Vert Beauty, Ruby Jane Boutique, Strut, Starlet and The Perfect Petal. 

The Highlands Square Summer Sidewalk Sale will be held July 28 – Read more!