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An interview with Glamour Bar Denver owner Lyndsay Wilson

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Brandi Shigley emcees Westword's ArtopiaA couple months ago, I emceed Westword’s  Artopia fashion show White Out and to be honest, I really don’t know how to do my own makeup. I asked my friend Heather, editor of the Denver Style Magazine if she could recommend anybody that could help a sister out and without any hesitation she told me all about the amazing Lyndsay Wilson, owner of Glamour Bar. I immediately called them to get an appointment to get beautified for the fashion show.

My experience was absolutely amazing! When I walked in, I was in love with the vibe of the place. The front of the space had some clothing and accessories to peruse through and do a little shopping. And right away, you are offered a delicious beverage with Stella on tap.

I had such a fun time going from station to station getting my nails, hair, and them makeup done. The team was absolutely fabulous and made me feel like a princess! Thank you Glamour Bar!!!

I knew right away that I wanted to learn more about Lyndsay and hear the background behind this business! Read our interview with Lyndsay Wilson!  There is a special discount at the bottom for … Read more!

Business Profiles, White Out Fashion Show

Elyse Rainbolt Interview for Whiteout Fashion Show

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Elyse RainboltQ: When did you first know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

A:I’ve been sewing since I was 10. I’ve always wanted to wear something I couldn’t find so I usually end up making it.

Q:Where do you draw inspiration from?

I’m inspired by music, the 1960’s and my textile designs are specifically inspired by Peter Max, Chris Jagger and the Beatles yellow submarine.

Q:What has been the most rewarding and the most frustrating part of your journey thus far?

Elyse Rainbolt

A:Rewarding: dressing myself head to toe in my own designs that I patterned, cut, sew and paint myself.
frustrating:
Internet stuff. I hate email, website etc maintenance. Im an analog hands on person and I wish I had someone to handle the Internet stuff for me. I haven’t updated my website in a year and a half and answering emails is like pulling teeth. Please don’t make me do it.
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Q: We see a lot of leather, silk, and fur with your designs, what do you love about working with these fabrics?
A:They are natural materials and they last 40, 60, 80 plus years and can be remodeled into a new design and
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Business Profiles, White Out Fashion Show

El Salon & Leon Design Interview For Whiteout Fashion Show

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Meet Steven Trujillo owner of El Salon and creator of Leon Designs. El Salon will provide hair styling  and Leon Design will be featured in the Whiteout fashion show at Denver Westword’s Artopia. This culture, art, and fashion event will be opening its doors TOMORROW at 7pm at City Hall Denver. If you’re still in need of last minute tickets, grab them here! And don’t forget to use promo code fahsiondenver for a discount!logo_El-Salon

Q:When did you first know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

A:I’m humbled by this question. There are so many fashion designers I admire who devote their lives to fashion design.

I have always been a designer from hair, to fashion, to jewelry, and even to my garden ever since I was young. I consider myself more of an artist who is passionate about design. My family made sure at a young age that I could and would do large scale design projects. No one said I couldn’t!Leon Design Logo

Q:Where do you draw inspiration from?

A:Wow! Everything, I would say. All my surroundings from textiles, to landscape, to food, but I’m most inspired by artists like Marilyn Minter at the Contemporary Museum, … Read more!

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Vanity Dollz Interview For Whiteout Fashion Show

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Here is our interview with Cha Cha Romero aka Vanity Dollz!  Cha Cha is the makeup artist for Artopia happening THIS Saturday! Grab your tickets here and don’t for get to use promo code fashiondenver for a discount! logo_Vanity-Dollz

 

Q:When did you first know you wanted to be a makeup artist?

A:Age 9 when I found this gift and started to learn the art of transformation, through make-up.

Q:Where do you draw inspiration from?

A:I have a creative mind, so in my dreams. While sleeping, creative concepts come alive and I wake up and write them down. Other times it’s my subjects or creative projects that I’m working. Or simply just the people  in my creative circle

Q:What has been the most rewarding and the most frustrating part of your journey thus far?

A:The most rewarding unnamed
First, empowering individuals to succeed.
Second, seeing my work finally get the recognition it deserves. Overall extremely proud of myself to achieve anything that I set my mind to do. Frustrations, would be the over inflated social media on different make-up techniques. Also, fellow peers who feel intimidated, by other artists. We should be united and respect the
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Business Profiles, White Out Fashion Show

Equillibrium Interview For Whiteout Fashion Show

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Meet Deb Henriksen creator of Equillibrium. Deb is one of the talented designers being featured in the Whiteout fashion show at Artopia happening this Saturday! You can purchase ticket to the show here and use promo code fashiondenver for a discount!

Q:When did you first know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

A:I committed myself to being a fashion designer in 1998, when I started planning the creation of Equillibrium. 

Q:Where do you draw inspiration from? 

A: My inspiration comes from whatever hits me in the gut to design Equillibrium 2 Jeff Ballfrom…  nature, calls to action for sustainability or humanity, a genre of music,  my lifestyle as a boarder for over 23years, various cultures, urban environments, people, and of course ColoRADo.

Q:What has been the most rewarding and the most frustrating part of your journey thus far? 

A:The most rewarding is the respect and reputation I have built for Equillibrium and the support Denver has given the brand. The most frustrating is how much time, talent, and capitol it takes to make a little money… sales are always the biggest challenge. As a sustainable brand it is obvious consumer behavior doesn’t quite fully walk the walk … Read more!