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The World is our Runway! Let’s walk it together!

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Join us October 14th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm for an evening walk as we turn our sidewalks into our runway! Wear what makes you feel like you are a shining star on the runway and let’s start walking! Whether its a full outfit, stylin’ shoes, or the perfect hat. Feel welcome to to join us and have fun.

We are so excited to collaborate with fellow Green Space businessWalk2Connect for this urban adventure! The amazing Jonathon Stalls will be putting together a little walk and we simply, gather, walk, and look FABULOUS!This event is free and open to anybody who wants to go. Kids and pets are very welcome in this adventure.

Trip Notes:
– If you do bring a pet, please have them on a short/non-retractible leash
– Be sure to eat and use the restroom before.
– We will be walking up and down Larimer Street and possibly in and out of the newly updated CO Crush alleys. Be prepared for uneven sidewalks and alley terrain.

Please see the Walk2Connect Event page here for more details:
http://walk2connect.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=12725&preview=true

We will meet at Green Spaces at 6 and leave around 6:20.
2590 Walnut Street

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VOTE on your favorite designer from the Art Institute

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Earlier this summer, I got to be a judge for a very special fashion competition hosted by the ArtScene by Denver8TV. 3 fashion students from the Art Institute showcased their couture dresses and now… it’s up to YOU to vote!! Poll closes October 25th!

Watch the runway shows and learn more about each designer… then cast your vote!… Read more!

Denver boutiques, Do Good, Fashion Events around town

Couture for Confidence adds teen designer event

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Couture for Confidence adds teen designer event

Bella BoutiqueBella Boutique, a Denver based non-profit that provides free prom gowns to teens in financial need is hosting Couture for Confidence on Saturday October 8th, 2016.  This event is a fundraising fashion show that features “ugly” prom dresses that are refashioned by Denver area designers.  These updated designs are featured in a fashion show and auctioned off during our live auction. 

Bella Boutique is excited to add a Teen Designer Competition to this year’s Couture for Confidence fundraising fashion show.  Teen designers will create designs from “ugly” prom gowns.  The teen designers will meet with our judges for an interview about how they created their designers.  The judges including Denver fashion industry professionals that will view the gown on a model as well as off the model to view the construction of the design.  During the event, these designs will be auctioned off during our silent auction.  The winners of the competition will be chosen both from judge’s scores and how the design is bid on in our silent auction.  A winner will be announced at the end of the night.  Come out and support Denver’s future designers. 

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Fierce in the City 2 Wrap Up

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Last night I attended Fierce in the City 2, produced by designer and producer Salwa Owens. This highly anticipated show brought together live music and fashion on an October outdoor Sunday evening.

When I arrived, designers, models and stylists were grouped together in the hustle an bustle of hair and makeup, practicing walks, and getting fitted for the fashions that were heading down the runway. The energy behind the scenes was exciting! I saw many familiar faces from our fashion industry and met many new faces!

 

While the hustle and bustle of the preparation for the show was happening, I hung out with my friend Dorian Phaero and Jeremy Williard in a quiet room. Jeremy designed Dorian’s outfit for his performance, bringing in that 90’s fresh feel.

7:30, the show began! It’s always lovely when a show starts right on time! One of the things that I loved about this show was the combination of live musical performances paired with a segment of the fashion show. It was a really entertaining element that flowed seamlessly during the show.

Musical performers included Vincent Powell, Season 13 top 20 finalist from American Idol 2013; Season 11 American Idol finalist … Read more!

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Clementine’s Salon supporting Breast Cancer Research

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Clementine'sClementine’s Salon (ranked by Elle magazine as one of the top two salons in Colorado) is offering a special promotion to contribute funds to breast cancer research. For ALL  Sara Happ products purchased during the month of October, Clementine’s will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen Colorado. 

Bumble & Bumble will also donate $5 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every Pret-a-powder sold (Clementine’s is a Bumble & Bumble exclusive salon).

Clementine's

Side note: I met Dani Everson (owner along with her husband) years ago through the fashion scene here in Denver and just fell in love with her bubbly energy and calming spirit. She’s a ray of sunshine in our city and it is so awesome to see her and her Clementine’s team thrive!

Clementine’s is located at 2009 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211… Read more!