Welcome Heather Okimoto to the Fashion Denver family!

I first met the fabulous Heather Okimoto when she stopped into our Frock Shop Sample Sale! We had so much fun dressing up and she really inspired me with her fashion sensibilities. We have been fashion friends ever since! Heather will be blogging once a week with her “outfit of the week” picture and let us know what is going on in her world of 321 Chic.

Heather OkimotoHeather Okimoto, stylist behind 321 Chic

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Upcoming for Heather

From dropping kids off, to working out, and possibly a quick happy hour…what do you wear to fit your busy lifestyle and look chic? In her WOD (Workout of the Day) to Wine Style Workshop, Heather Okimoto, Style Maven and Owner of 321Chic will provide smart wardrobing ideas that can transition you from any activity in your day to keep you living life and looking chic. She’s partnered with local Colorado businesses; SeamlyCo, Caveman Cafeteria, Inspyre Boutique and The Firehaus Salon to bring together a unique event that celebrates a healthy lifestyle inside and out. Shop with Heather at the 321Chic Pop-Up Shop of hand selected pieces to fit your busy and active lifestyle, save with over $60 in discounts to partners, … Read more!

The 6th Annual Green Is the New Black: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!

 

There is so much action happening this weekend in the fashion world here in Colorado! This weekend is the Down the Rabbit Hole show in Carbondale! This is a wonderful weekend to take a mini vacatation and head into our gorgeous mountains for an unforgettable fashion show and trunk show featuring Colorado sustainable fashion designers! Click here for ticket information. 

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Tactile’s Steamed 2: Call out for artists

Dear Artist,

Tactile’s Steamed 2 exhibit and fashion show are still seeking artist to submit pieces for the Gallery Exhibit and Fashion Show.

The Steamed 2 Gallery Exhibit will open on March 21st with an Open House from 4-7pm.

There is no time to lose!

Submit your STEAMPUNK ART today! 

Entries for the Gallery Exhibit can be accepted/checked in as late as 7pm March 20th

Entries for the Fashion show can be accepted as late as April 12th

Entry forms can be found on TACtile’s website www.tactilearts.org

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Wear your Colorado gear to CoMingle

COmingle kick-off!
“Colorado Is the Best”
Thursday, March 13th 6-9pm
History Colorado
1200 Broadway Street

Cost: $10, available for purchase at 
HistoryColoradoCenter.org/COmingle –

DENVER — There’s a reason you call yourself a Coloradan:  You love living, working and playing here, whether you’ve been here 30 days or 30 years. COmingle, the History Colorado Center’s new adult-night-out series, will indulge your affinity for our square state. Held from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second Thursday from March through June, each evening features out-of-the-box activities, food and plenty of Colorado spirit (and spirits).

B.FreshDon your best Colorado proud outfit at CoMingle and join Fashion Denver’s Brandi Shigley for an on-the-fly fashion competition! You’ll be able to strut your Colorado outfit on our mini runway for fabulous prizes from Fashion Denver & History Colorado. Walk the runway at 8pm.

Don’t have any Colorado gear? No need to fret! Denver Fashion Truck is bringing the best of their Colorado goods, designed by local designers and B.Fresh will be on location with their Colorado hats. Fashion fun for the whole family!

 

  • Wear your favorite CO gear (hat, t-shirt… tattoo) for a chance to win Best-Dressed Coloradan.
  • Make your own Colorado icon magnet
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Artopia 2014

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It’s no surprise that Denver has an incredible art scene.  In fact, there is so much going on in the art scene that sometimes it’s hard to catch it all.  Westword made it easy for us to check out the best of the best that the arts have to offer in Denver.  Westword hosted their 19th annual Artopia on Saturday night, February 22, at five different locations along Broadway’s club strip: Vinyl, City Hall, Salty Dog, Bar Standard and the Living Room.  Denver art enthusiasts enjoyed live music, artist displays/demos, vendor booths, poerty and various performances throughout the night.  Artopia is an event that us Denverlites wait all year for and this year was no exception!  To put it lightly: if you missed out, well.. you missed out!

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This year also marked the 8th Annual Mastermind Awards at Artopia, where our town was given the opportunity to honor five local artists/organizations for their contribution to Denver’s creative landscape. Westword recognizes that in order to help the arts grow in our town, the MasterMinds could use a little extra cash to expand to new heights.  The MasterMind Awards gives grants to five local artists and organizations, who each receive … Read more!

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