{"id":4393,"date":"2014-02-05T19:52:39","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T02:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fashiondenver.com\/?p=4393"},"modified":"2014-02-06T22:11:10","modified_gmt":"2014-02-07T05:11:10","slug":"the-perfect-night-for-a-whiteout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fashiondenver.com\/the-perfect-night-for-a-whiteout\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Night for a Whiteout"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Thursday night my fellow Denverlites and I did what we do best and braved the snow in the name of fashion. It was a complete whiteout outside, making a perfect platform for the whiteout that would ensue inside of the McNichols Building.<\/p>\n

Our night started just as any good night should \u2013 with a toast of champagne and good company. \u00a0The second annual Westword Whiteout<\/a>\u00a0benefitted the American Transplant Foundation and\u00a0was not only a chance for us to support the incredible Denver fashion scene, but it was also a time for us to celebrate our very own Brandi Shigley<\/a>\u00a0whose designs would be featured in the fashion show.\u00a0 Cheers to that!<\/p>\n

\"IMG_0524\"<\/a>We arrived at the McNichols Building<\/a>\u00a0with snowflake accessories in our hair from the winter wonderland that was outside.\u00a0 The doors opened to a bustling scene of well-dressed attendees, specialty cocktails, delicious bites, and bumping music. We socialized with designers, chatted with stylists, snapped a few pictures and scoped out the elite fashion as we walked through the posh event.\"IMG_0353\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Once it was nearing 9 pm we made our way to our seats and eagerly waited for the start of the fashion show.\u00a0 I have to admit, I had read Jenny Baker-Strasburg’s<\/a>, (the producer and creative director of Westword Whiteout)\u00a0bio prior to this event, and was anxious and excited to see what she had up her sleeve \u2013 turns out she had a sexy Burlesque perfomance by Cora Vette and the Vavaettes up her sleeve to start the show \u2013 and let\u2019s just say from that moment on I knew that Jenny had high standards set for the night.<\/p>\n

The Burlesque dancers were dressed in all white, which was fitting for the opening performance at the Westword Whiteout.\u00a0 By the end of the performance the Burlesque beauties stripped down to their skivvies \u2013 letting it be known that Denver has arrived and isn\u2019t afraid to push any boundaries.<\/p>\n

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KITTY MAE MILLINERY & TRUE LOVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

First up in the Fashion Show were two of Denver\u2019s favorites \u2013 Kitty Mae Millinery<\/a>\u00a0and True Love<\/a>.\u00a0 Anyone who knows me knows that I have an obsession with big fashionable hats and shoes, so this combination on the runway spoke strait to my well-styled soul.\u00a0 The models were dressed in black cocktail dresses and leggings to highlight the exquisite hats by Kitty Mae Millinery and the lust worthy pumps by True Love that made their way down the white runway.<\/p>\n

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B.SHIGLEY DESIGNS, PLUM SAGE FLOWERS & TRUE LOVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next up was my favorite designer, (I\u2019m sorry if I am a little biased) Brandi Shigley<\/a>,\u00a0with her B.Shigley designs.\u00a0 Brandi Shigley is a semi-retired handbag designer and Denver\u2019s notorious dreamer\/doer.\u00a0 Brandi\u2019s famous handbags were paired with gorgeous flowers from Plum Sage Flowers<\/a>\u00a0and were held by the beautiful Wilhelmina models<\/a>. \u00a0The models\u00a0rocked Brandi\u2019s Do What You Love T-Shirts that were made into trendy crop tops. \u00a0The outfits were finished off with black leggings and pumps from True Love. Fashion Denver\u2019s founder, Brandi Shigley, without a doubt lit up the stage with her contagiously happy personality.<\/p>\n

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AKOMPLICE & TRUE LOVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next up was Akomplice<\/a>.\u00a0 I was lucky enough to meet a couple of the faces behind this notarized clothing line at the Westword Whiteout after party and can\u2019t speak highly enough of them.\u00a0 Akomplice is an innovative clothing line that pushes boundaries with their innovative style and designs. My three favorite looks included, first, a male model wearing teal blue pants paired with a stylish zip up jacket from their Magic Plant collection that can be found\u00a0here.<\/a>\u00a0My second favorite look was worn by one of the gorgeous Wilhelmina models who was dressed in an animal print tee with a leopard\u2019s face splashed across the front; paired with tight black shorts, leg warmers and pumps –> I need this outfit. And lastly the basic black tee with a flamingo on it paired with a slouchy black beanie.\u00a0 There is something so effortlessly stylish about this brand!<\/p>\n

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AKOMPLICE & TRUE LOVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next in line was Common Era<\/a>.\u00a0 Common Era featured two pairs of awesome pants that I would wear in a heartbeat \u2013 the first pair were blue, wide-legged pants paired with a white tee \u2013 the second pair were patterned harem pants combined with a black crop top.\u00a0 Common era also featured looks that I found fitting for the sophisticated, yet stylish woman.\u00a0 One of the looks included a black dress, belted under a red blazer. Another chic look included a white sleeveless dress with an embellished neckline.<\/p>\n

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MONA LUCERO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mona Lucero<\/a>\u00a0is a common name here in Denver and was the next designer in the Westword Whiteout lineup. I got a sneak peak of her looks at the Westword Whiteout fitting a couple weeks ago and couldn\u2019t wait for her to show them off on stage. Combine edgy, sporty, and fashion and you have Mona\u2019s theme for this years Whiteout.\u00a0 Models showed off jersey inspired dresses with large numbers and lighting bolts. The male models wore embellished button ups, scarves and were completed with black pants.\u00a0 All of the models wore large statement sunglasses that brought the perfect amount of edge to the black and red looks.<\/p>\n

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EQUILLIBRIUM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next up on the list was Equillibrium<\/a>\u00a0who is known for their exceptionally edgy street style.\u00a0 Equillibrium was the rockstar of the Westword Whiteout bringing patchwork, studs, suspenders, and mixed patterns together in perfect harmony.\u00a0 My favorite look included sequin pants and a long black tee that spoke strait to my edgy alter ego.\u00a0 Seriously, I don\u2019t know anyone else who can take the glitz of glitter and the grunge of an edgy black tee and make such a cohesive look.\u00a0 Equillibrium never ever disappoints.<\/p>\n

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GOLDYN<\/b><\/p>\n

Goldyn<\/a>\u00a0was next on the lineup and brought high fashion glam to Denver.\u00a0 The first look featured an overstated fur coat on top of a slinky, floor-lengthed, grey dress that was the epitome of luxe.\u00a0 With the exception of one sleeveless red dress with gold accents, all of the looks were comprised of lots of black and grey hues.\u00a0 Goldyn and I think alike \u2013 black will always<\/i> be the new black and it is ultra chic.\u00a0 The men wore jackets over striped shirts with black pants and beanies, while the women looked stylish in black leather leggings as well as short and floor-length black dresses.<\/p>\n

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D’LOLA COUTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

D\u2019Lola. D\u2019Lola. D\u2019lola.\u00a0 Where do I start? \u00a0D’Lola Couture<\/a> is the designer I look forward to most in every show.\u00a0 Deedee Vicory, the mastermind behind D\u2019Lola Couture, has done it many times before and did it once again at the Westword Whiteout 2014.\u00a0 Her wedding gowns would make even the most anti-marriage woman daydream about wearing these showstoppers.\u00a0 Lace, ruffles, tulle, satin, and the finest embroidering were only a few of the details that made these gowns so exquisite.\u00a0 The real showstopper and the most memorable moment of the entire show was the finale gown that graced the runway.\u00a0 I can say that this gown literally left the entire building speechless.\u00a0 With a train fit for royalty, a delicate floor-length and airy veil, and a mid waist diamond embroidered belt, this body-conscious gown was head-to-toe perfection. There are no words that live up to the beauty of this dress.<\/p>\n

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The after party was held at Chl\u00f3e<\/a>, the ritzy downtown club on Denver\u2019s famous Market Street. The after party carried on well into the night where Denver\u2019s fashion elite said cheers to yet another fabulous Westword Whiteout.<\/p>\n

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The D\u2019Lola finale dress was dedicated to the designer\u2019s husband, Justin Vicory, who has been diagnosed with Melanoma. Deedee and Justin have given so much to our Denver community and I adore them to no end.\u00a0 If you would like to know how you could help this incredible family and their fight against cancer, click here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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To view the official Westword Whiteout photos from the fashion show click\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

To view the official Westword Whiteout photos from the after party at Chl\u00f3e click\u00a0here.<\/a>
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