Linkalicious: What Cat’s Reading on June 15

New York Times: Japanese denim is usurping Levis? Washington Post: The case of the missing pants. Whose the hottest and richest celeb in Tinsel Town? Forbes 100 list has the answer. Coutorture: David Lynch to direct Gucci TV campaign. Papier Blog: Why is American Apparel so damned into child porn?…

More Fashion Overload: In the Designer’s Own Words

Who wouldn’t want this coat from Potential Fahions? Tricia Hoke from Potential Fashions posted this in the comments section, but I don’t want anyone to miss it. All Cat can say is, Amen, sister. It would be really nice if Denver would step up and support the local artists –…

$15 Off at Strut Through June 17

If you’ve been eyeing a pair of shoes over at Strut, now’s the time to go fetch them. Elyse Burja sent out a $15 off coupon, posted here for your benefit. There’s a pair of super-cute green-and-linen wedges that Cat’s been craving…. SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE AND WE ARE CELEBRATING!…

Fashion Overload: It’s Time for Some New Looks

Gino Velardi and Brandi Shigley at Slice. Last night Cat headed out to the Slice party, which was launching the new modeling agency Fetch 87. The show was fine, the girls were pretty, and there were a lot of familiar faces in the audience, so a good time was had…

Car Lust

I was driving home from work the other day when it occurred to me that, despite being college-educated and reasonably intelligent, I have no idea how my car works. I know the gas goes in, because I do that part. But after that it gets fuzzy. When the mechanic’s telling…

Bead Sale at Desert Gems

For those aspiring jewelry makers out there, Desert Gems is hosting its annual sale and show through June 24. Gemstone beads are 50% off, Czech Crystal is 35% off and lots, lots more discounts. Desert Gems is at 457 Wadsworth Boulevard, 303-426-4411…

The Week in Fashion: June 13 to June 18

The River Front Fashion Series kicks off this week. Tonight, Wednesday, June 13 Slice Launch Party and Fashion Show Fetch 87 is introducing it’s new modeling agency with a new troupe of models strutting the runway wearing designs by Equillibrium Clothing and Potential Fashions. Unfortunately, it’s in the suburbs, but…

Lynne Bruning Wins International Design Award

Lynne Bruning, Denver’s favorite avant garde fashion designer, is best known for her Wookie coats. Those giant faux fur confections that give you super magical powers when you wear one. (Cat knows: She wore the hot pink Wookie to Rockbar the other night, and it caused quite the commotion.) Plus,…

What You Missed: I Heart Fashion at La Rumba

Rant Alert: If you just want to see the pretty pictures, scroll to the bottom where each image links to a slide show of the designer’s work. Normally Cat talks about fashion. Today, Cat has to talk about modeling. On Friday night, June 8, Locality Productions and Fashion Denver put…

Horndribbles Sexy Beast T-Shirt Bash

The Horndribbles — those plushie monsters that have been seen around town over the past few years — were at Fancy Tiger on Friday night, June 8, debuting their screen-printed tees. It was a fun little soiree, with lots of sweets, kids, shopping — and PBR. Cat bought her own…

Project Runway Season 4 Sneak Peek, Plus the Inside of Tim Gunn’s House

Tali De’Mar, Caprice Esser, Kara Mullins, and auditioning designer Kenley Collins. (Photo via Elle.com, credited to Michael Loccisano/ FilmMagi.com.) Elle.com has behind-the-scenes looks at the Project Runway tryouts in New York, L.A., Chicago and Miami. The next season doesn’t start until December, so this will have to be your fix…

Linkalicious: What Cat’s Reading on June 8

• Trading beer for bags — we so need this in Denver. • Scenes from the first day of sales of Sarah Jessica Parker’s “Bitten” line. • Halston’s coming back – but what about it’s iconic fragrance? (via Fashionista) • The Fabric Lab of Russia. • Are the Olsen twins…

Vanity Fair Covers: Collect All 20

This month’s Vanity Fair features guest editor Bono and a cover about Africa. Twenty covers actually. Here’s a handy cheat sheet of them all, so you can be sure to get your very fave. Cat’s gotta vote for Barack and Don or Iman and Don — always gotta go for…

Summer Guide: Vote for Your Favorite Look

(Photos by Mark Manger) The Summer Guide is finally here. On stands today (Thursday, June 7). Cat is pretty happy with how it turned out. Even though we were photographing in a bone-chilling downpour, all the fashion images look beautiful. Dark and moody and maybe not so summery, but, hey,…

Cheap, Chic Dresses and More!

Happy day, happy day! Cat just stumbled on Plasticland, which features the most darling dresses (and more) for cheap. Like Forever 21 prices. (Okay, maybe a little more.) If you like vintage styling or a rock-and-roll edge to sweet, classic pieces, you’ll love what they’re offering. Cat just better not…

Three’s a Charm

Bold proclamation time: There wouldn’t even be an Xbox 360 without Halo. Microsoft lost billions on the original Xbox even with its mega-successful sci-fi games, so it’s hard to imagine the red ink that would have spilled without them; even suggesting a second go at the console business would’ve had…

Tee Party

This cowtown is brimming with great style and interesting ways to while away a lazy summer afternoon, from the perfect mojito to a perfect getaway dress. Treat yourself. Tee Party High temperatures are no excuse for too-short shorts and baggy T-shirts. These sweet tops sold at The Fabric Lab are…

Starry, Starry Nights

Bag Lady The best parts of summer: adventure and the open road. Be ready to embark at a moment’s notice with a whimsical tote bag and a pair of go-with-anything, go-anywhere Frye wedges. You’ll always arrive in style, wherever the pavement leads. — Amy Haimerl Top photo at left: Inner…

Love Story

Q: What books are you looking forward to reading this summer, and what is your literary guilty pleasure? “The books I recommend are all serious and sometimes dark. I can’t help it; I like it that way. This summer I’ll be reading Snow, Ashes, by Alyson Hagy; Spring Tides, by…

Idle Wild

Idle Wild It’s patio season again, and Denver has a bevy of beauties. So whether you’re whiling away a morning, noon or night, grab a book or just your best people-watching goggles and set up camp. Just remember to order often — and tip your waitstaff. Gaia Bistro on Old…