50 Dresses- 50 Dresses was founded in May 2010 by Tess Vigil. Located in the RiNo Arts District, the 50 Dresses store carries a variety of dresses that are flirty and fun! Tess is inspired by vintage silhouettes and style, and every dress is chic, yet comfortable and easy to wear. We love the simplicity of Tess’ designs. But simple does not mean boring! Each 50 Dresses outfit stands out from the crowd.
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One thing I’ve learned about myself over the years is that I am interested in just about everything. Sometimes these interests come in waves (what some people might call “phases”-though I don’t like that term; it implies a lack of true interest). But there are some things I’ve been consistently and passionately interested in forever: Fashion and architecture, for example. And you know what? They’re really not all that different!
Both fashion and architecture are a constant battle between form and function. Consider your favorite pair of stilettos: They’re amazing and you get compliments on them wherever you go, but maybe wearing them feels a bit like torture. In the same way, architecture often sacrifices functionality for visual appeal. A building may look beautiful, but perhaps it isn’t very approachable and inviting, or maybe it was poorly placed. Think about it: A beautiful building in a bad neighborhood really isn’t too different from pairing Jimmy Choos with sweatpants.
While there are plenty of examples of “plain” fashion and architecture, the whole concept of both of these fields are about rejecting the ordinary by pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas. Honestly, we could all walk around wearing burlap sacks. We … Read more!
Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution
Thursday night was a truly incredible collaboration of talented people! I was very excited to be a part of the showing of Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution and the reception that followed (where I met Pat Cleveland…OMG! But more about that later).
The film was so interesting and well put together! I think, a lot of the time, people dismiss fashion as something that’s frilly and unimportant. Shallow, even. But what I’ve always felt is that fashion is a visual and artistic representation of where we are in history. Versailles ’73 captured that so well. It showed how five American designers, not taken seriously in the global fashion industry, were able to shatter the doubts of the rest of the world. They were able to prove themselves, and the fashion show at Versailles put American designers on the same plane as other respected designers around the world. These American designers came to Versailles to compete against the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Emanuel Ungaro. The American designers, after putting on a fabulously entertaining show, then became household names. You might just recognize them: Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows, … Read more!
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I don’t think anyone truly appreciates a blazer like they should. It can take the simplest outfit and give it a little oomph. Whether you’re going to business casual, business, or just plain sexy preppy a blazer is your go-to item. Lately, you can get a blazer anywhere- Forever 21, H&M, Nordstrom, etc. Almost any store carries your basic black blazer and a variety of other (trendier) ones as well. If you’re only going to own 1 blazer, make it a black one, but if you already have that then be adventurous and try a pop of color or a new style.
I wore a blazer to cover up the fact that I was lacking “business casual” clothing, and it worked like a charm. Even with a simple v-neck and a great belt to pull together your outfit you can get away with some jeans and flats. Also, with Fall approaching it’s a great way to keep warm and stay cute!
Love,
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FROST {Fashion Denver’s Holiday Market}
Sunday, December 16th 2012
10am-6pm
770 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80204
Forget spending the holidays in cozy pajamas and a cup of hot chocolate. This holiday market is all about bringing the latest fashions right to Denver’s front door. With free admission to the public, there is no reason not to attend Fashion Denver’s Frost Holiday Market. Twenty Colorado-based designers have been chosen to showcase their unique designs, 15 of which are brand new to Fashion Denver’s market. The doors of the Grant-Humphreys mansion (770 Pennsylvania St) will be open all day (10AM to 6PM) with three runway shows in between.
“This fashion market will be celebrating 8 years of Fashion Denver. It has been such an exciting journey and my heart is filled with joy to see the fashion community continue to grow in Colorado,” says founder Brandi Shigley.
Spend the day shopping through local designers, watching fashion shows and meeting the brains behind the creative businesses. This is the perfect opportunity for purchasing gifts for your fashionable loved ones.
Fashion Denver’s fashion markets are always about celebrating our creative community and bringing that community together. Denver Craft Ninjas, Denver’s craft … Read more!