Showing posts with label fashion denver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion denver. Show all posts

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Boutique-hopping in Denver

Kristin Golden Image Consulting has named April as the first annual "boutique awareness month," and in honor of that, I thought I would give you my recommendations on the top boutiques in Denver. These boutiques range from inexpensive to designer, so there's something for everyone!

1) Goldyn Boutique - They have a great selection of designer items and have a great styling team there to help you with sizes and selections! This isn't your store if you're looking to find something for under $50 - but when you need (or want) something a little more designer or a little better quality, this is the first place I would check!
Check them out at: 2040 West 30th Avenue  Denver, CO 80211 or call (720) 489-0580.



2) Blush - This is a fun boutique in LoDo that does carry some designer brands but mixes it up with some more inexpensive pieces. Definitely worth checking out! 
Check them out at 1411 Larimer St  Denver, CO 80202 or call (303) 399-7779.



3) Delish Demure - This eclectic boutique in Greenwood Village is just that - eclectic. They have something for almost everyone and their prices range from affordable to "investment" price. 
Check them out at 8000 E Belleview Ave # D10  Greenwood Vlg, CO 80111 or call (303) 740-1100.

**I have to make a retraction - after an unpleasant shopping experience today, I must say that Delish Demure is no longer a boutique that makes the top of my list. While they do carry some nice brands and some cute items, the salespeople are extremely rude and do not have much consideration for the customers who are in there who don't show an obvious interest in spending a ton of money. Their prices are a bit higher than I remember as well. I don't like to have to make retractions like this - especially when it comes to local businesses but I firmly believe that the salespeople at Delish Demure are there strictly to take your money and they will treat you differently if they don't think that you have the money to spend. I would much rather shop at Goldyn or A-line for some investment pieces, rather than wasting my time with a horrible sales team at Delish Demure.**


4) Pink's Straight from LA - This boutique is located in Denver, on University near Bonnie Brae Ice Cream. It's a great stop for anyone looking to pick up some "trendy" pieces without spending a bunch. You can find fun and flirty pieces for under $50. I would recommend this to anyone looking for vacation attire, trendy "of the moment" clothes, or something that they don't mind letting go of in a year or two. One hesitation - it tends to cater to smaller sizes. While they do carry a good size range, many of their brands run a bit small. Still, it's worth a stop in!
Check them out at 745 South University Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80209 or call (720) 570-2486.



5) Inspyre Boutique - This is another one of those fabulously inexpensive boutiques that carries a wide array of trendy pieces for under $50. If you are looking for a fun sundress to launch off your summer wardrobe or a cute new wardrobe for vacation, this place is worth checking out. 
Check them out at 2021  West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211 or call (303) 718-2645.



6) The Garment District - Once again, this is a shop that might require a few extra dollars but they do carry brands that will last for a good amount of time and they are great at helping you find your best fit!
Check them out at 2595 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Co 80222 or call (303) 757-3371.



7) PJ's Boutique - This boutique is a fun little store down on Pearl Street in Denver. They carry a good selection of items and brands that cater to just about any budget. A big plus - the staff is super friendly and the location is great if you are looking for something else to do after you hit up the shop!
Check them out at 1509 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210 or call (303) 777-8912.



8) The Blue Jean's Bar - It's not the most inexpensive place in Denver to get jeans BUT, if you are having a hard time finding jeans that fit, than this is a great stop. They carry a large number of brands and their staff is pretty knowledgable for the most part. Aside from denim, they carry some fun shoes and accessories, as well as some pretty cute clothes. I'd rate it at an average price range - but it's a store you will want to visit at least once! 
Check them out at 250 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206 or call (720) 542-3756. 


9) Roxy Boutique - This boutique has now expanded to two Denver locations. While it originally started as a boutique in Vail (and then Beaver Creek), they have brought their product down to Cherry Creek North and LoDo. Some pieces are marked up a bit too high but they do have the greatest selection of Michael Stars that I have ever seen (which is great if you are looking for some good quality basics).
Check out either one of their Denver locations at:
2549 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80202 or call them at (720) 381-6420 OR 2628 E. 3rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 or call them at (303) 316-7774.




10) A-Line Boutique - This is a beautiful boutique located in Greenwood Village. While the styles are a little more fashion-foward and the price point is a bit higher, you can find some great "investment pieces" at this store. I love their selection and their staff is so friendly and helpful. (Just don't expect to walk out with multiple pieces without spending a couple hundred dollars). 
Check them out at 5375 Landmark Pl # 107  Greenwood Vlg, CO 80111 or call (303) 773-8200.



11) The Crazy Merchant - As I have written about them before, they are a great place to go to get your fix of "Fashion Jewelry." They are known for they're beading and "crafty" jewelry but they also have some really great "off the shelf" pieces at great prices. One of the best things - if you can't find something you like, they'll make it for you! 
Check them out at 1700 West Belleview Avenue  Littleton, CO 80120 or call them at (303) 761-6100.



Happy Boutique hopping! Don't forget, for this month, you can purchase four hours of boutique shopping for $250!


Call 720-207-4912 to find out more information about Kristin Golden Image Consulting's "Boutique Awareness Month" and our boutique shopping specials. 





Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting


www.kristingolden.com



Saturday, January 21, 2012

Stack 'em up!

While there are many "new" trends hitting the runways and streets this season, there's one "trend" that I have been loving for a long time - stacked bracelets - lots of them!

I love mixing color, texture, width, size, etc. It can make your entire outfit!

For daytime, I really love some of the braided and beaded bracelets mixed with some metal ones for a fun, bohemian vibe.

When you have jewelry this great, you can keep all of your other accessories pretty simple. Then again, whoever said "less is more" obviously didn't get to see all of the great styles we have to play with!

Here are some great bracelets and some fun ways to wear them:

Mix and match beaded, braided and metal for a fun look like this one! I love the big orange bracelet at the bottom!

Ariel Gordon "silk curb bracelet" - $108. www.arielgordonjewelry.com
Blee Inara "evil eye bracelets" - starting at $35. www.bleeinara.com

Ettika "braided satin cord with single charm" - $24. www.ettika.com

CC Skye "double wrap bracelet"  - $285. www.ccskye.com


The CC Skye bracelet from above worn by Nicole Richie. 

Devora Libin "rubber skull bracelets" - $85 each. www.devoralibinjewels.com

Shashi "chan luu braided wrap bracelet" - $168. www.intermixonline.com

Happy shopping and happy stacking!

Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting

www.kristingolden.com

Friday, January 13, 2012

If you live in Denver, DEFINITELY SAVE THE DATE

Ok, so this isn't much of a blog but anyone that lives in Denver needs to know about this event! Denver Fashion Week is March 1-4 and Night 3 will feature Mondo Guerro from Project Runway! This is something you don't want to miss out on! For more information, check out 303magazine.com or check back!







Hope to see you all there!

Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting

www.kristingolden.com

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Closet full of clothes, Nothing to wear

After-Christmas sales, Clearance sales, Forever 21, Target, even Nordstrom Rack... I like them too... sometimes you get find a great gem (or two) at these places... but you can also run the risk of FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE PRICE, RATHER THAN FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE ITEM.

Do you ever stand in front of your closet - jam-packed with clothes- and say to yourself (or your spouse) "I have NOTHING to wear!"?

You're not alone. I've heard this statistic over and over that something like 80% of women wear 20% of their clothing 80% of the time. That sounds about right.

I'm guilty of it. I will walk by an item, pick it up, think "meh, it's pretty cute," check out the price, $19.99!!??, and buy it right then and there!

Did I love it? No. I loved the price. How many pieces in your closet do you have just because you loved the price?

When I take clients shopping, I don't even let them look at the prices before they try things on because cost can be such a great persuader. Once you get an item home and it's ready to be worn, you won't care what it cost anymore. So when it comes time to pick out an outfit for the day/date/important event... you will put that item on and every time, you will take it off and out of frustration, exclaim "I have NOTHING to wear!"

So, how do you avoid this dilemma?

First of all, you have GOT to purge your closet of all of those "bargain" pieces. I know that may mean getting rid of HUNDREDS of $$ worth of clothes (sometimes it DOESN'T pay to bargain shop).

But, psychologically, it is hard on us when we see a large number of garments hanging in our closet, yet we constantly wear only a set few.

So, let's get rid of the bad, the too-small, the too-big, the unflattering, and the just plain ugly. Donate it, turn it into cleaning rags, whatever... just GET IT OUT OF YOUR CLOSET!

Second, we need to make a list of what's missing from your closet. Sure you had a closet full of clothes (but you said so yourself, you had "nothing to wear"). What's missing? Are you missing jeans? Layering pieces? Jackets? Color? Shoes?

Make a list.

Now with the clothes that you do have in your closet - ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE! It's a new year, it's a great time to get that closet in shape!

Here's how I like to do it:

Start with the sleeveless, then the short-sleeve, then long-sleeve, then jackets, then dresses, then pants.
Now, color code each section starting from light to dark. I know - it sounds neurotic, but it helps, trust me, and it really doesn't take that much extra time!

The point is to make all of your clothing as visible as possible. Fold your exercise clothes, your random tee-shirts, your jeans if you have to - but try and leave as much hanging as you can.

Now you are ready to shop. You have your list, you know what's missing from your wardrobe... ready, set, go!

Just remember - if you don't LOVE IT, don't buy it! You don't want to have to do this all over again in a year do you? Trust me when I tell you that it will SAVE YOU $$ to SLOWLY rebuild you closet buying things you love, rather than buying things you "kind of" love just because they are on sale.

When you purchase a new piece, add it to your newly organize closet. Play around with how it will fit in with your other clothes. Make outfits with the pieces you have.

See how many outfits you can make with the pieces you have. Be creative. I bet you can make more outfits than you think!

It can be a tiring process - but it's worth it. Seeing clothes every morning JUST HANGING THERE that you can't/won't wear is frustrating (especially when you're not quite sure WHY you don't like them)... so cleansing your closet is a great start to cleansing all of the old from the past and being open to all of the good to come in this new year!

Check out these pictures of a recent wardrobe edit I did with a client. We had purchased a few pieces - a couple of sweaters, some patterned tops, some scarves, and some layering pieces. See the difference for yourself.



THE BEFORE

THE BEFORE

SOME OUTFITS MADE ALONG THE WAY















WE GOT RID OF 6 LARGE TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHES!

THE FINISHED PRODUCT - AN ORGANIZED CLOSET WITH CLOTHES SHE CAN WEAR!!!!!!!! SO MUCH BETTER!



Happy 2012 and happy closet cleansing!

Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting 

Thursday, December 22, 2011

To invest or not to invest? There's no question!


Investment pieces - that is what we are talking about today. Those of you who know me know that there are some things that I am willing to drop good money on... and same things that I won't buy unless the price is right.

So how do you know what's worth the extra money?

Investment pieces depend on your wardrobe, profession, and lifestyle... but for the most part, there are a few pieces that should be on everyone's list.

- A good pair of dark jeans to wear with heels
- A good pair of jeans to wear with flats
- A good, sturdy purse
- Good, quality boots
- Solid layering pieces
- A nice overcoat
- A few good bras

While I have a much longer list of things that I would love to splurge on, these are the pieces that I think are essential to have in your wardrobe and to spend a little more money on - just to make sure that you get excellent quality.

These pieces will last you for years, so when you actually break it down to "price per wear," they actually wind up costing less per wear than some of the pieces that you may initially think are cheap. It's just about being willing to spend the money upfront.

The most expensive item in your closet is the item that you only wear once (or never wear).

That being said, all of the items that I have listed above are pieces that will be worn over and over, and I can assure you that you will get your money's worth.

Here are some brands that I like. You don't have to go couture, just be very aware of the quality. You usually get what you pay for.

A good pair of jeans (for heels or flats):

Hudson Jeans

Jag Jeans

Joe's Jeans

Mother Jeans

7 for all Mankind Jeans

DL1961 Jeans

Not Your Daughter's Jeans

Kut from the Kloth Jeans

J Brand Jeans

A good, sturdy purse:
Long Champ (So Sturdy!)
Tory Burch

Kate Spade

Botkier

Michael Kors

Cole Haan

MARC by Marc Jacobs (I adore mine!!!!)

Rebecca Minkoff
Ted Baker

Good, quality boots:


STEVEN by Steve Madden


Vince Camuto

Steve Madden

Alberto Fermani 

Franco Sarto

Ivanka Trump

Stuart Weitzman (my faves!)

Sam Edelman

Enzo Angiolini

Jeffery Campbell
Solid Layering Pieces:

Classiques Entier - every woman should have this tank in at least black, white and brown!

James Perse - Long sleeve, short sleeve, v-neck and crew neck - this brand holds it's shape and looks nice after several wears!


A nice overcoat:




Elie Tahari

Patagonia
Valette

Nicole Miller
A few good bras:

Natori

Cosabella

Cosabella

Natori

Le Mystere

Wacoal

Make sure that you get fitted by a professional - they do a great job at Nordstrom, as well as many boutiques in the area including Sol Lingerie (I would not recommend Victoria's Secret). 

Also, make sure you have a good bra in nude, black, and white. Not the sexiest colors but definitely the most practical. It's never attractive to see lace or color from your bra popping out under your shirt!


So there it is - my list of "Investment Pieces." Always watch for a good deal but don't settle for poor quality just to save a few bucks... you're worth it - and it will save you money in the long run!

Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays!

Xo, Kristin @Kristin Golden Image Consulting