As a kid, I spent countless hours thumbing through a dog-eared copy of The Guinness Book of World Records, determined to find just the right stupid human trick to vault me into freak-show history. Turns out I didn’t need to waste all those years stretching my neck with metal rings;…
Though Converse sneakers are certainly an obligatory staple in the modern day hipster’s uniform, they have been around since the early 20th century and boast a rich and interesting history. According to Wikipedia, the Converse sneaker was born in 1908 when would-be founder, Marquis M. Converse, “fell down a flight…
Ah… the “Gay Boyfriend.” Where would the modern woman be without her favorite accessory? Take, for example, Grace’s Will (may they rest in peace.). Or Wilhelmina’s Marc. Or, of course, Carrie’s Stanford (That movie comes out in 63 days, by the way. I’m totally taking that day off). I, myself,…
As you may remember, trusty readers, I recently came upon a mysterious, unsigned letter in the deposit-envelope receptacle of a downtown ATM machine requesting that I draw a picture of my “normal pajamas” and send it back in an included self-addressed stamped envelope. Since, as a rule, I always do…
Inveterate browsers haunting the scruffy book row on Broadway were left out in the cold when Ichabod’s closed, but Fahrenheit’s Books has been making things cozy again. This long-time comer at 52 Broadway, a block south of the Mayan, has blossomed from a cramped, barely navigable hole-in-the-wall to a spacious,…
A friend of mine forwarded me several pictures like the one shown here claiming that theses skirts are all the current rage in Japan. According to my “source,” the skirts are not really see-through, but designed with these prints on the back to make them appear see-through. As we all…
This thriftonista is living “La Vie Boheme” as a working actress, here in Denver. Her artistic being is reflected in all aspects of her life, including her fashion sense. Elgin’s low rise black cords and sky blue knit top play peek-a-boo with the black panther tattoo on her hip. To…
It takes a little sass and a great set of stems to pull off a pair of ankle boots with anything other than a long skirt or a pair of pants. Retail Sales Rep., Erin, knows exactly what she’s doing, though, by keeping her skirt a couple inches above the…
Sometimes it’s the terrible ideas — say, a TV show about nothing, or stirring corn into your mashed potatoes — that turn out to be genius. Super Smash Bros. landed on the Nintendo 64 nearly 10 years ago, kicking off a concept that initially sounded nauseating: “lovable Nintendo characters in…
Yup. It’s true. Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words, huh? Now if you’ll excuse me, I suddenly feel some pressure to go do about a bazillion crunches. — Steven J. Burge…
Here begins the saga of the pajamas letter. One evening several weeks ago, I stopped by the Wells Fargo branch at 17th Avenue and Broadway to deposit the considerable amount of money I regularly make as a gainfully employed writer. Unfortunately, the deposit-envelope receptacle next to the machine appeared to…
Move over, Brangelina! Peace, out, Zac and Vanessa! Denver’s got its own version of the Entertainment Power Couple in the form of this delicious duo now appearing in Conundrum Production’s Contrived Ending. Jamie Ann Romero stars alongside her real-life love interest, Matt Mueller, in this Breakfast Club-inspired coming-of-age story by…
This year, Converse celebrates its hundredth anniversary — and it’s launching the Century footwear collection to commemorate the occasion. There is plenty to celebrate, too, since Converse shoes have been a staple in the wardrobes of fashion icons from James Dean to Kurt Cobain. Converse first appeared on my style…
You’ll know in the first few minutes exactly what Patapon has going for it. There’s the goofy premise, which casts you as the tribal god Patapon, lord of a band of creatures called, imaginatively enough, Patapons — little savages that are basically eyeballs with arms and legs. Then there’s the…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Remember Joan Collins’ portrayal of Dynasty’s villainess, Alexis Carrington Colby? I don’t. I wasn’t allowed to watch it as a child. But I have since seen some reruns and she’s fabulous. And what makes her…
On the all-important neighborhood catwalk, that Bugaboo stroller-wear is so 2007. To up your little one’s luxe factor, it’s best to drape him in this season’s hottest look: the Yummsie, crafted by maestro Ray Young Chu of the fashion-forward Denver art collective the Yummies. Here’s an effortlessly chic example from…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Poor Drew. Like many of us, Mr. Bixby, our “Drunk of the Week” writer, has not yet adjusted to Daylight Saving Time. Here we see him sleeping under his desk, another victim of what I…
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Curious Theatre brings us a show by Martin McDonagh, the dark mastermind who wrote the recently released film In Bruges starring Colin Farrell. In his gruesome black comedy, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, McDonagh explores the life of a ruthless Irish Liberation Army Enforcer…
To all the gun-toting video-game bad guys out there: Please stop standing next to exploding barrels. Seriously now. Of the hundreds of places you could squat and shoot, you and your henchman pals always camp beside the neon-orange canister with “Flammable!” painted on the side. Really, we don’t need your…
I’ve felt a little jerked around by Project Runway this season. This mostly has to do with how they’ve treated dear Chris, whose fashion sense has not always wowed me, but I still just love the guy. I mean, have you caught a glimpse of his portfolio — the guy’s…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Straight-to-Video Scream Queen (And one of my favorite people in the world), Laura “Bay” Bruner, was in town and looking fabulously low-key just recently. Of course, the price tag attached to “low-key” for a Hollywood…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Remember college? That magical time when anything was possible? When you were sure you were going to rule the world? When you could wear your pajamas in public? Come to think of it, college was…
