Dress circle
Denver designer Melissa May has been popping up at fashion events all over town, recently at the Denver Art Museum, and as a semi-finalist for Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award for 2009. She’ll show her new line of cocktail and evening dresses Saturday at the Fabric Lab (above, a hand-ruffled ivory silk dupioni gown). Champagne, cupcakes and appetizers, 7:30 p.m.; fashion show at 9 p.m. Free. Fabric Lab, 3105 E. Colfax Ave.; reservations suggested, 303-321-3604.
Jean therapy
Need some help picking out the right jeans? From 6 to 8 tonight, selected Charlotte Russe stores nationwide will preview looks from the fall Refuge denim collection (shown at left) and offer styling tips from denim fit experts. The store’s new collections designed with Kitson and People’s Liberation also will be shown. Music, refreshments and gifts with purchases included. One more incentive: Buy one pair, get the second pair for 50 percent off. charlotterusse.com
Grab your crayons, kids
It’s back to school time, and along with all the supplies you’ll need for taking notes and doing homework, don’t forget makeup tools. Bobbi Brown is calling her fall introductions the Ivy League Collection and focuses on eye pencils and lip crayons. The makeup artist says she likes the items because “they’re quick, mistake-proof and can go from subtle to bold in one easy stroke.” The Creamy Eye Pencil has a built-in smudger, $20; and comes in nine shades; the lip crayons, left, in six shades, include a sharpener, $22. At Bobbi Brown counters;
