As the most important day in a bride’s life, a wedding is guaranteed to be an emotional experience. With modern and sophisticated bridal couture on display during La Mariée, a runway show at the Clayton Members Club on December 2, local bridal designer Donna Beth of Donna Beth Creations and Creative Director Alejandro Gaeta encapsulated the feelings, emotions and admiration for a bride on her special day.

We are no strangers to the perils of getting gifts for the various people in your life. Whether it’s an acquaintance, your best friend, your work wife, your significant other or a parent, the pressure of finding the perfect gift often takes the cheer out of the holiday season. We’ve compiled a list of our must-haves this season in hopes of making your shopping list easy and better than ever.

Color of Fashion transformed Denver Union Station into a captivating scene this past weekend, celebrating divine construction, streetwear and culture. Onlookers watched in awe as models walked through the iconic transportation hub. While those involved in the fashion community were in attendance of course, Color of Fashion Night 2, Bon Voyage, successfully introduced high fashion to one of Denver’s most visited attractions right in the heart of downtown.

In an intimate mini-show on Friday night at the , kicked off the week that we’ve been waiting for all year. With the theme Luxury Resort Wear, guests were given a taste of what Color of Fashion has in store for their shows this season.

For those newly engaged couples entering the daunting reality of wedding planning, have no fear. Pop-Up Chapels, a new concept created by local wedding planning company Hitched AF, aims to save couples the headache on their special day. Often, couples are eager to plan their dream wedding seconds after their engagement. While a wedding can be the exciting moment we all dream about, it’s also a massive undertaking to plan. Say the name “wedding” to a venue or vendors, and the price automatically

X Marks The Spot for vintage treasure at Pits Edge Thrifting has quickly become all the rage in fashion. Although true thrifting is a skill; sifting through bins at surplus stores or picturing the potential of a wrinkled dress on a hanger is no easy feat. For Amelia Wood, owner of The Rummage Rats and co-owner of Pits Edge, located in ReCreative Denver, thrifting isn’t just collecting new clothes to add to their ensemble. It’s treasure hunting.

Six Denver designers showcase runway collections prompted by the question, “what nurtures you?” What nurtures you? It could be your support system, your creativity or the environment. Is it the roof over your head? The passion that is on your mind when you wake up in the morning? For the Glowin’ and Growin’ team? It’s fashion.

Going out to eat is my love language but in this economy?! My wallet physically cannot handle another $50-100 dinner on a weeknight just because I wanted to go to a restaurant and chat away with my friends. If you want to enjoy the local offerings in Denver without the dreaded notifications from that budget app you downloaded but chose to ignore (maybe that’s just me), look no further.

Heard of Roxieroids? We Promise You’ll Want One Picture a world filled with thought-provoking images enticing viewers to feel the story behind a photograph. Whatever lies behind the lens of the camera that took the picture has the ability to transport viewers to the moment the photo was taken. For Roxanna Carrasco, this world is her reality. As a Fashion Photographer, she is constantly searching for stories to tell through her images. “I can draw inspiration from anything, from a piece of fab

“I brought fresh flowers!” Audra Jean Stachnik exclaimed as she arrived at a recent photoshoot, carrying a bin exploding with shoes, tulle and hangers. The flowers are quite fitting, embodying the essence of her designs; cheerful, sophisticated and filled with beauty yet complex. Naturally, she would think to incorporate the organic beauty of flowers which ultimately defines her brand, Hott Pink Matter. Stachnik‘s energy comes to life when she enters a room, especially when her fashion designs