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In many ways, life is about the journey rather than the destination. For some, that journey is primarily focused on creative and spiritual growth – at least, that seems to be the case for singer-songwriter Trevor Hall. Raised in a small community in South Carolina, Hall has become something of a world traveler, embarked on his own journey of self-discovery, developed a warm and welcoming base of fans throughout his more than 15-year music career and finally, has settled himself here in Colorado where he continues to nurture his creative passions. Surrounded by a mentality that prioritized sports and traditional four-year college education at a school close to home, Hall always yearned for something more. “I never really expected to kind of be on this journey — this inner journey,” said Hall in an interview with 303 Magazine. “But, you know, growing up I was always hungry as a kid.” Despite the lack of emphasis placed on creativity and the arts in his hometown, Hall still saw them as a perfect outlet for himself. “I thought, you know man, this can’t be it, you know?” said Hall, reflecting on his formative years. ” This can’t just be everything. I always had this deep, deep hunger, but I just didn’t know – at that time it wasn’t pointed in any specific direction. It was just always searching, searching, searching – and music and art really were my tools to explore, to go beyond the boundaries of just the mundane.” Hall left his hometown in the South as a teenager, finding himself in a different environment that fostered his passions. He studied at an arts-focused boarding school in California for high school. It was there that he met his roommate Sam, whose slight influence would lead Hall down a path of creative and spiritual discovery. “[Sam’s] father and brothers were with a saint in India. Like a mystic yogi in India, in like the ’70s,” said Hall. “He had a picture of the yogi on his wall and I just kind of was very, very attracted to the picture and then I learned more about him and I kind of fell in love with this being and was kind of getting answers to these questions that I think I’d had for so long, you know?” From there, Hall began to obsessively educate himself on the culture and philosophies that surrounded the yogi, which now inform many of his perspectives of the world. Hall’s perspective and spiritual practices are somewhat uncommon here in the westernized world. Perhaps that’s why Hall found himself in Boulder just a few years ago with his wife, where he continues to pursue his spiritual and creative passions. While that inner spiritual journey can sometimes cause individuals to take their practices or even themselves too seriously, that journey has had the exact opposite effect on Hall. “Well, all that stuff online is all a hoax. I just want to present myself as a very spiritually enlightened person,” said Hall, laughing as he responded to questions about his practice. “No, no – sorry, I’m just being a smartass, what’s the question really?” All jokes aside, Hall’s presence has helped him to gain an incredibly warm fanbase. The perspective fostered by his enthusiasm shines through in his music. The sense of interconnectivity and oneness crystalizes in his lyrics, creating music that is ultimately positive and uplifting. Not all of his songs are outright positive though. Some songs, like those on his most recent album, The Fruitful Darkness, detail struggle. When looking at his full discography, Hall’s music clearly illuminates the core commonalities of the human condition. The struggle, the beauty, the desperation and the hope of the journey is detailed through his music and strikes a resonating chord with his fans. All of this is precisely what has helped to develop a truly welcoming and supportive community of fans, known as Villagers. “I consider myself really, really lucky just to have the fans that I have,” said Hall, reflecting on his music career. For more than 15 years, Hall has carefully curated his music without seeing the “overnight success” that some of his fellow musicians have seen. “[My music career] was just a very, very long – still is, kind of a slow and steady journey. I’m really thankful for that because through that time, that duration of time, I’ve really gotten to know a lot of my fans and they’ve grown with me.” From performing in front of 10 people in a local cafe to signing with a label and then transitioning to acting as an independent artist, Hall’s fans have stayed supportive through all of the ups and downs of his journey. Hall’s gratitude for those fans is one of the motivating factors that drives him to continue to release music that is authentic to who he is. “I’ve always wanted my music to create that community for people, to create that feeling of oneness,” said Hall. “That — you know, we’re not all separated or alone or this and that. There’s just this togetherness that is so important in life. So, I’m pretty blessed.” That sense of community and interconnectedness was part of Hall’s decision to release his most recent single, “Put Down What You Are Carrying.” Set to release ahead of his tour, which includes an appearance at Red Rocks, the single almost stayed in the archives once the COVID-19 pandemic brought live music to a standstill. Originally, the song would act as a teaser for the tour on which Hall and his co-songwriter Brett Dennen were set to embark on. However, in these uncertain times, Hall and Dennen decided to release the single, even with the knowledge that the original tour may never look the way they had intended. They released the single with the aim of giving something good to the fans in spite of the current state of the world — and fans were ecstatic. The song seems to have come together at a time when the Villagers needed Hall’s grounding positivity the most. “I had an experience on one of my trips in India, kind of a personal experience, but through that experience, those words came to me, ‘put down what you are carrying,'” said Hall. “The song is really about letting go of the things that are just weighing us down really. It’s funny how we hold onto these experiences or things that don’t serve us.” While that song is a stand-alone single, fans won’t have to wait long for more new music from Hall. With all of the makings of an album recorded, Hall is currently compiling his recent work into a new album that will likely be released sometime this Fall. “Music is a thing, for me, it’s a thing where I’m out of my own way,” said Hall about his process. “It’s one of the only times in my life when I’m playing music or listening to music where I’m just witnessing. I’m not analyzing, I’m out of my bullshit story that I live in all the time.” Rather than going into his creative process with intention, he approaches each creative process with openness. Choosing to let his art guide him, rather than attempting to guide his art. “Sometimes I feel like I’m singing a song but a lot of the time I feel like a song is singing me. It’s this beautiful kind of conversation that you almost don’t know who is who. You lose yourself. I never have – of course, I get inspired by different things. I have somewhat of an idea, but I don’t really try to get involved because I like the music to lead me and to present itself to me. Usually, what happens for me is I just try to stay in a creative, uplifting space. Just create to create, don’t be attached to how it’s going to come out, or this or that. You’re just in that beautiful act of creation. Then, what usually happens is, I start recording a bunch of songs or I have a bunch of songs written, and they start to kind of come together.”With all of the songs recorded, Hall is letting the music take him on its own journey. “I’m kind of in the stage where we’ve recorded so many songs, the album is definitely there,” said Hall. “But I can’t really name it yet. I can’t name the shape, I can’t name the theme just yet. I have an idea around it, but I like to let it breathe. I like to let it lead me rather than lead it, I guess.” However, that’s not to say that he doesn’t have an idea of what the album will be. If The Fruitful Darkness followed Hall through struggle and darkness that taught him lessons, then his next album will be considerably brighter. Hall describes the vibe of the album he’s working on as a joyful breath of fresh air. While he expects the album to still have a few points pointed toward the darkness, this album will be a celebration of the light at the end of the tunnel rather than focusing on the lessons to be learned. “On The Fruitful Darkness it was like I just went through this and this is what I learned,” said Hall. “Whereas this album, I think it’s going to have more of a celebratory, youthful energy to it.” As for the songs that don’t make the cut? They’ll likely receive their finishing touches and be released when the time is right. In the end, the celebratory album that Hall feels is blooming is a bright light for Villagers who have already battled a tough year full of unease and uncertainty in the midst of a pandemic. If Hall’s music and community of fans can teach us anything, it’s that much like raising a child, getting through tough times can take a village. Trevor Hall’s Red Rocks show has been rescheduled for October 11 in response to concerns over COVID-19. For information on other show dates and updates about the show at Red Rocks later this year, follow Trevor Hall on social media. All photography by Emory Hall.via https://303magazine.com/2020/04/trevor-hall/ I’d love to see taupes and greens from Pat McGrath or Natasha Denona!
— Christine
via https://www.temptalia.com/what-kind-of-eyeshadow-palette-do-you-want-to-see-by-what-brand/ ![]() Meteor RiteColour Pop Meteor Rite Pressed Powder Blush ($7.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, light-medium coppery brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage that applied evenly and blended out well on bare skin. Sometimes, I find the more matte finish blushes from ColourPop can apply poorly over anything but very matte/just-powdered skin, but this particular shade was quite forgiving in its texture. The consistency was lightly powdery but easy to pick up with a brush and had good distribution of product when applied to my skin. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$7.00/0.21 oz. - $33.33 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to go on "smoothly" and have a "natural and healthy flush" that has "long wear" and "can be layered to your desired intensity." It is a lightly to moderately powdery powder blush with semi-sheer to semi-opaque, buildable color payoff. The consistency has a drier, thinner feel and though it feels silky to the touch, I found it the type of powder blush can be tricky to blend out evenly on the skin, depending on one's skin type or base preferences. The drier the skin/base, the better the formula would blend, but any natural oils or slip caused the blush to go on unevenly and was difficult to blend out. The wear was between seven and eight hours on me on average. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Blush swatches. Ingredients![]()
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![]() So SiriusSo Sirius is a bright, light-medium peach with strong, warm undertones and tons of gold shimmer that gave it a more metallic finish. The texture was soft, more loosely-pressed, so it had to be pressed and patted into place to minimize fallout. Otherwise, I’d say to use it with a dampened brush or fingertip to get maximum coverage, smoother application, and minimize fallout. It stayed on well for eight hours before I noticed signs of fading. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() Big BangBig Bang is a pale pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety with light glide, so it was denser and more substantial but had a bit of fallout. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and blended out nicely along the edges. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() QuasarQuasar is a muted, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. At times, it was almost more coral than orange. The eyeshadow had a soft, somewhat powdery texture, though it wasn’t prone to sheering out or having fallout during application, so I was able to keep its nearly opaque pigmentation that way in practice. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() NovaNova is a light, peachy brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had somewhat powdery in the pan, though it didn’t seem particularly prone to fallout (but tap off excess if you tend to be heavy-handed just in case!). It had good color payoff but had to be built up with a second layer for full coverage. The color stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() Estrella (She's Got Solstice)Estrella (She’s so Solstice) is a brighter, medium-dark, warmer pink base with flecks of gold sparkle and shimmer throughout. The consistency was slightly more loosely-pressed into the pan, so it worked better applied with a fingertip or a lightly dampened brush as dry application had light fallout and could have applied more smoothly to my lid. It had good color coverage that was buildable to full opacity with a second layer (or again, applied with fingertips/dampened brush!). This shade wore well for eight hours before fading visibly. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() Super StardustSuper Stardust is a medium-dark, coppery bronze with strong, warm undertones and a glittering, metallic finish. Per the ingredient list, it does contain plastic (PET) glitter, though the particle size was a lot smaller than the brand’s typical Pressed Glitters. The texture was creamier and denser, which seemed to help with adhesion and keeping the particles with the base pigment to reduce fallout potential. Some of the flecks of glitter blended out as I diffused the edge, so it wasn’t impervious to movement. It had good color coverage but was firm enough that it worked better with fingertips for maximum coverage in a single layer. There was slight fallout over time but had fairly good wear over an eight-hour period. Top Dupes
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![]() MarzMarz is a light green with warm, olive undertones and a metallic finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and dense without being too firmly pressed into the pan. The color showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() Earth AngelEarth Angel is a medium coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, so I’d recommend using a lighter hand to avoid excess product kicked up in the pan and to minimize fallout during application. It was more substantial and more velvety, which prevented the product’s opaque coverage from sheering out when applied and blended out. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading a bit. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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![]() ChromosphereChromosphere is a muted, medium copper-brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out well along the edges without losing its intensity. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but easy to control. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush. Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
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Reasons for this change include the present (and likely future) limitations on large public gatherings in the city of Denver, and, according to a press release, the need to provide citizens “a safe way to celebrate the culture and heritage of the LGBTQ+ community” while COVID-19 sweeps through the region. READ: 303 Street Style – Denver Pridefest 2019 ![]() Denver Pridefest 2019. Photo by Annelise Blackwood “We exhausted every option before making this decision, including postponing the event to later in the summer, which just wasn’t possible,” explained Rex Fuller, the CEO of The Center on Colfax, Colorado’s largest LGBTQ community center. “Although we will miss the energy of an in-person gathering, protecting the safety and health of the attendees, staff and volunteers who make PrideFest so special is paramount. Instead of just canceling Pride, which means so much to so many, we are working hard to create a variety of opportunities for our community to connect and celebrate virtually.” The yearly festival in Denver typically draws 450,000 people to Civic Center Park (currently closed) and raises around $1 million for The Center on Colfax, which helps fund programs for LGBTQ youth and seniors, Colorado’s transgender community, and training and legal programs. Denver Pridefest also typically stimulates the local economy in an incredibly positive way, engendering around $25 million for the city. This year’s online festival is hoping to raise for The Center on Colfax just a 10th of what it usually brings in, but organizers hope that the community will still show up in droves to support each other, albeit digitally. They also hope to offer virtual versions of many of the celebration’s usual features, including the below:
When The Center on Colfax’s physical location was closed due to coronavirus in March, the organization created a COVID-19 Response Group on Facebook for the LGTBQ+ community to support each other through digital means. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock voiced the importance of this long-standing local institution. “While we may not be able to host our traditional PrideFest events, I am urging the community to do what they can to support The Center and all the other organizations that benefit from The Center’s services. It’s crucial to do what we can to ensure that nonprofits can survive this time as well,” said Hancock. Additional details and updates about Denver’s virtual PrideFest 2020 will be posted on DenverPride.org.via https://303magazine.com/2020/04/denver-pridefest-2020-moves-online/ The Arise Music Festival had to cancel this year’s five-day, in-person celebration — originally scheduled July 30 – August 4 — but organizers aren’t taking any breaks. Quick to adapt to the drastically altered concert experience in the age of coronavirus, the Boulder-based, independently-owned festival has put the pedal to the medal to ensure the community that physical distancing doesn’t have to lead to emotional detachment and that virtual entertainment can lead to meaningful experiences. Its latest way of doing so is putting on Arise Online, a virtual gathering that debuts Saturday, May 2 from 6:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. MDT via Facebook stream. In true Arise Music Festival fashion, the event not only features musical artists, but yoga practitioners, live painters and sound healers, too. To view a schedule of performers and read descriptions of each, head over to the festival’s website. Over the past eight weeks, the Arise Music Festival has been involved in many other initiatives to support creatives and boost community morale. Earlier this month, the organization announced its sponsorship of two virtual live performance events, including the Rocky Mountain Music Festival, which occurs every Friday from 10 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. MDT. The festival also contributes a weekly segment to the WeAreDenver Network, a collaborative 27/4 live stream station created by local Denver businesses. Tune into the Arise Online virtual gathering here on May 2. Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. You can also check out 303 Magazine’s weekly list of virtual concerts here.via https://303magazine.com/2020/04/arise-online/ Tell us what you love and hate about...Single EyeshadowsI enjoy them, though I think that they can be cost-prohibitive for some (really in how you use your products) now that palettes are so prevalent. I still find I’ll reach for a pre-made palette with a really good color story over trying to put together something on my own. I think if I wasn’t blogging, it might be more 50/50, though, so it’s more a time/effort/energy constraint than I prefer one over the other. I wish more brands would maintain core shades and add-in seasonal offerings, maybe rotating every 6-9 months, and I wish we saw more cool-toned, duochrome, and accent kind of shades in single form. — Christine via https://www.temptalia.com/what-do-you-like-about-single-eyeshadows-what-dont-you-like/ Colorados First All Womxn Mural Festival Will Happen This Year Thanks to $50000 in Donations4/27/2020 At the beginning of this year, Denver artist Alex Pangburn announced her plans to organize the first all womxn and non-binary mural festival in Colorado called Babe Walls. When the announcement was made in January, Pangburn had already secured the walls and the artists to paint them and the only thing left to do was fund it. Since so much of the process had evolved through the support of the community, Pangburn decided to ask that same community to help pay the artist stipends and buy supplies and equipment, to the tune of $53,800 via a Kickstarter campaign. ![]() Alex Pangburn and R0melle at CRUSH 2019. Photo by Amanda Piela The catch of a Kickstarter campaign, versus a GoFundMe or other online fundraising site, is the “all or nothing” clause which states that the goal amount is either met in full and distributed by a certain deadline or is refunded to the donors. That deadline ends today, April 27. And as of yesterday, the full amount has been donated by 189 backers, plus an extra $101. “We want to thank each and every person that has supported us through all of this and shared our vision to bring these highlighted artists together. Every dollar will go towards artist stipends, paint supplies, lift supplies, permits, and community support. Babe Walls has thus far grown to be a supportive community of womxn and non-binary artists and we’re excited to bring what we have planned to the streets and in turn bring our community closer together,” said Pangburn. READ: The New Colorado Mural Festival Babe Walls Highlights Badass Women and Non-Binary ArtistsAltogether there will be 24 artists participating in the festival. Pangburn originally brought on five core artists to help her in the initial stages — Robyn Frances, Kaitlin Ziesmer, Ashley Joon, R0melle and Gina Ilczyszyn — adding more local womxn and non-binary artists to the roster as walls became available. What started as four or five walls offered by a property manager in Westminster grew into a two-block radius of canvases when a neighboring development offered its buildings as well. Now, with full financial backing, Babe Walls can pay all 24 artists to create wonderful works of art. With this first festival going successfully, even in the midst of a global pandemic that has stalled most other art and culture organizations, the future of Babe Walls is looking bright. Pangburn hopes that the festival will travel to different neighborhoods and cities in the coming years, ones that don’t have the bandwidth to organize and throw their own event. Although this year’s Babe Walls was originally scheduled for late May, the festival will now happen at some point later this summer (exact dates to be announced), due to the current situation. “We are so excited to announce that Babe Walls 2020 has been officially funded,” Pangburn exclaimed, “all 24 womxn and non-binary artists will be coming together this year to transform and bring together a two-block radius.” And that is a piece of good news that the Colorado art community should celebrate loudly. -- For more information, visit the Babe Walls website. via https://303magazine.com/2020/04/babe-walls-colorado-funded/ ![]() Earlier in March, there were six limited edition YSL Rouge Volupte Shines ($38.00 for 0.15 oz.) released, which had tubes decked out with stars. Then last week, there were four new, limited edition Rouge Volupte Shines and coordinating Rouge Pur Couture Lipsticks ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) released as well. Here’s the kitchen sink of swatches! ? 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