great food, great cause :: parallel17

In light of the recent catastrophic and devastating earthquake in Haiti, people all over are scrambling to help in any way shape or form.  The casualties and destruction caused by this earthquake is unfathomable and heart-shattering.

There are many ways to get involved - donate, raise funds, volunteer, support local businesses who are raising funds for this cause.

Parallel 17, a Vietnamese Bistro with a modern twist, is among one of Denver restaurants that are getting involved and aiding this effort.  It's an excellent restaurant to begin with (...and don't get me started on their Pommes Frites - Yukon + Sweet Potato Fries). But today and tomorrow, they will be donating 25% of all proceeds to a hospital in Haiti, which is one of the few that is still standing and treating the wounded victims.  I plan on having dinner there tomorrow with some friends so if anyone else wants to dine out for a good cause,
stop by the restaurant at some point during the day/night.

:: via likeme.net ::

Westword also has a list of restaurants and fundraising events to choose from.... so get involved and give what you can because every dollar helps.

Also, stay tuned for another event that I'll be posting within the next couple of weeks to also aid the same cause.

booka shade movement

I became a fan of Booka Shade when I first saw them play a live set @ the old Shelter back in '07.  Their funky, disco, electro-house style can guarantee a packed dance floor with body groovin', booty bumpin', music lovin' people.

One of my all time faves is Body Language.  Love, love, love.  Video embedded below for your viewing/listening pleasure.

I also found this  video via Hort during a live show they played in England in '09 called the Glade Festival. 

These are just the perfect tunes to get lost in while trying to get through a hump day.  And on that note, have a Happy Hump Day!

je veux le snood

Last week's freezing temperatures made me want to buy something warm and cozy that I can wrap around my neck.  And the scarf-addict that I am, I found this royal blue snood from Golden Hook which I fell completely in love with the color.  I want one exactly like this... or maybe I could learn how to knit so I can knit myself a variety of snoods in countless colors.

:: via Golden Hook's blog ::

The short-haired brunette in Golden Hook Lookbook 2010's is absolutely gorgeous.  A few of her close-up shots are amazing.  She makes me want to cut my hair short and learn how to speak French.  If only I had her facial bone structure... and lived in Paris.

So not only do I want this blue snood, but watching their Lookbook 2010 video makes me want to be in Paris.  Now.  Oh Paris, I can't wait to see you....

via hypebeast

Fashion Denver :: Holiday Fashion Market

So finally, a chance to sit down and spend some quality time for a much needed update.


In December, I was given the opportunity to be involved with Fashion Denver's Holiday Fashion Market.  Thanks to Brandi, aka Dreamer/Doer/Rockstar, she designated me as the Fashion Coordinator for the fashion show piece of the event.  She gave me a few racks full of beautiful creations by local designers and basically said, have at it!  And so I did...

It was a very much welcomed opportunity and undoubtedly, a pleasure to have been a part of.  Now on to some photos from the event...

 :: KimonoDragons by the talented Francis D Roces ::

 :: beautiful ::