I had the pleasure of first meeting Gino Velardi at a fashion show in early September where he told me that he specializes in beautifully made, custom cocktail dresses and evening gowns.  He stole my attention right then and there. Not to be dramatic, but let’s just say cocktail dresses and evening gowns are what make my heart beat.

Ever since that day I have been anxiously, and somewhat impatiently, waiting for his 2013 Fashion Show.

His first solo show in four years was held on Thursday, October 3 and surpassed all of my expectations. However, I wouldn’t expect anything less from the well-known designer who was named Denver’s Best Fashion Designer at the Denver Style Expo back in 2011.  His style is fearlessly sexy, using high-end and luxurious fabrics to create elegant looks.

I arrived at the EXDO Event Center with an entertaining entourage of women led by the fabulous Brandi Shigley. We walked through the entrance and landed in the middle of a photo shoot where a gorgeous model was wearing Gino’s impressive designs and posing with a car. DJ Rockstar Aaron was blasting music that got me excited to be walking into a “fashion show – turned … Read more!

I speak for many women when I say that the pairing of wine and shoes is a true art form, which was showcased beautifully this past Saturday, September 21^st at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver.

When I first heard of the Wine, Women and Shoes event I thought that it was specifically made for me; turns out it was made for an even better cause: Child Advocates – Denver CASA.  CASA hand selects the most qualified volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Denver Juvenile Courts.  Donations are made to the vision that one day all children will have a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive.  To find out more information about Child Advocates – Denver CASA and how you too can make a difference, click here. or call 303.832.4593

The founder of Fashion Denver, Brandi Shigley, and I arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver to a greeter who jokingly sang us into the event as if we were in the movie Cinderella (how fitting!).  We followed the staircase up to the lavish event where we were asked to put our best foot forward, literally, for a picture of our … Read more!