Denver Fashion Weekend 2013: A Model’s Perspective (Posted a little late but later late than never)…
Okay, so I was in a little bit of denial before, but I can finally accept it: Denver Fashion Weekend is over. And what an amazing event it was! I was honored (and a teeny bit terrified) to be chosen as one of the bodypaint models for the opening night of the event. I’d done bodypainting before, but never live in front of a crowd of people. But I love to step out of my comfort zone, and was excited to participate in one of the biggest fashion events in Denver.
The first thing I took note of as I arrived at City Hall was that there was water on the runway. My first thought: “That is SO FREAKING COOL!” My second thought: “…I really hope I don’t slip and fall on my face”. Excited and nervous, I looked around for my painters. Backstage, there were models getting their hair blow-dried to impossibly frizzy proportions, trying on their outfits, and chatting with each other. I finally found the bodypainting area and met my painters. They started right away, one of them painting my face … Read more!
Barberry & Lace-Barberry & Lace is a jewelry company started in Fall 2010 by Leigh Benner. Because of Barberry & Lace’s unique statement pieces and vintage flair, every woman is bound to find an item (or several) that she absolutely adores. Each piece of jewelry is grown up, yet inspires a sort of nostalgia for youth. You can find beautiful and simple flower earrings, or a charming necklace with rollerblades or a globe attached. Each Barberry & Lace piece is like a special and unique treasure.
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.
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!
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