EVENTS
Carol Mier
Friday: Holiday fashions and gifts including jewelry by Holly Fillingham and Franki Cook, part of First Friday Artwalk, noon-9 p.m. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
Incroyables by Melissa May
Friday: Holiday trunk show of hair accessories and clothing, 6-9 p.m. D’Lola Bridal Boutique, 7550 Grant Place, Arvada, incroyablesby
Vertu
Through Friday: “‘Tis the Season” sale with a 20 percent storewide discount; Saturday: “Shawl Party,” learn how to look chic in a shawl, 10-5:30 p.m., includes refreshments. 300 Fillmore St., 303-333-8883,
Ugly Sweater Party
Saturday: The Mile High Bowl Association hosts its second annual party to raise funds and awareness to bring a college football bowl game to Colorado. Partygoers are encouraged to wear their “most heinous holiday sweater.” 6 p.m.-midnight. $30, $20 in advance. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, karaoke, a silent auction and door prizes. Blake Street Tavern, 2301 Blake St.,
Dan Sharp Europe
Monday-Dec. 10: Algo of Switzerland Spring 2011 trunk show, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666, dansharpluxury
Neiman Marcus
Tuesday-Dec. 9: Yvel Precious Jewels trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Level one. 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Essentiels Spa
Wednesday: VIP holiday celebration includes mini services, product showcase, gift with purchase, trunk show of local artists and refreshments, 5-8 p.m. Guests receive 20 percent off all purchases and future appointments booked that evening. RSVP and reserve a mini service to 303-440-0711 or e-mail lmydans@pop.stonewater . 2660 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-440-0711, halcyondayssalons
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Women’s Bean Project Annual Holiday Fair
Friday-Sunday: Annual sale of jewelry, food and gift baskets, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa will visit 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. The project helps women from backgrounds of unemployment and poverty learn work and interpersonal skills. 3201 Curtis St., 303-292-1919, womensbeanproject
Volunteers of America Holiday Fashion Show
Saturday: Seventh annual show features designs from Garbarini, Lawrence Covell and Mariel along with a DJ, food and refreshments. 6 p.m. VIP party, 8:30 p.m. runway show. $40, $75 catwalk seating, $100 premium catwalk seating includes VIP party, $500 cabaret tables (four premium seats), corporate sponsorships start at $2,500. Proceeds benefit the Volunteers of America Brandon Center that provides food, shelter, and life skills training for women and children who are victims of domestic violence or formerly homeless. Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th St., 720-264-3333,
Cancer Survivor Beauty & Support Day
Tuesday: Empire Beauty Schools are offering a day of complimentary hair and nail services for cancer survivors including women, men and children, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Locations include 441 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood, 6520 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada, 3811 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton, 16800 E. Mississippi Ave. in Aurora, 8996 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton,
Annual Thanksgiving Shoe Drive
Through Dec. 12: Boulder’s Pedestrian Shops are asking residents to donate new or slightly used shoes to help people in need. Customers who donate shoes will receive a 10 percent discount. 1425 Pearl Street Mall, or 2525 Arapahoe Road in the Village Shopping Center, Boulder,
Clean Out Your Closet for a Cause
Through Dec. 12: The North Metro Fire Rescue District and A Precious Child Inc. are accepting new and gently used clothing items to help local families in need. Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at seven fire stations including Station 61, 1275 W. Midway; Station 64, 13515 Lowell Blvd.; Station 65, 9900 W. 120th Ave.; Station 66, 1750 W. 160th Ave.; Station 67, 13875 S. 96th St. (all in Broomfield); Station 62, 10550 Huron St.; Station 63, 10946 Irma Drive (both in Northglenn). 303-252-3017
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. Call or visit the website for locations. 866-235-8255, ,
Dressbarn/Toys for Tots
Through Dec. 14: Dressbarn is collecting new unwrapped toys to be donated to Toys for Tots. Each person who donates a toy will receive a coupon for 15 percent off the purchase of a regular-priced item.
Pajama Program
Through March 31: The Colorado chapter of the Pajama Program is raising awareness and funds for “Danger Season” to help needy children keep warm at bedtime, with donations of new pajamas and new books. Financial donations also accepted. Visit pajama .
EXHIBITS
“Mr. Blackwell: A Retrospective”
Through April 1: Exhibit of 32 of Richard Blackwell’s gowns. A lecture, “Mr. Blackwell’s Worst- Dressed Women – The List,” begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Avenir Museum houses more than 130 accessories and garments designed by Blackwell and is the largest collection of his work.Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-1629
UPCOMING
Foot Candy
Dec. 9: Macy’s hosts a designer shoe party including music, wine and hors d’oeuvres, guest models, mini foot massages and pedicures from Frizz Salon and Spa. A suggested $10 donation will benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Macy’s Cherry Creek designers shoe salon, 6-9 p.m., RSVP to 303-698-5403.
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@ .
