As long as it’s functional, I’m usually just fine. I store most of my products in drawers, so I don’t need anything to maintain a certain aesthetic. The only thing that comes to mind are any compacts that are difficult to open without letting the compact go flying across the room…
— Christine
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![]() The ChildColour Pop The Child 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($12.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that includes nine shades across a mix of shimmer and matte finishes. The matte shades were more powdery, though in practice, they were fairly easy to work with, were buildable and blendable, and had a decent wear time. I believe that Precious Cargo is a Super Shock Shadow, which ended up being less pigmented, though for those who expect to use it for brightening the inner tear duct or for layering, it likely would work for that role. I thought the overall color story was quite good, and it came together in a way that was also less expected/more in line with the ColourPop palettes that I loved to see a few years ago. It’s still more of an earth-toned, neutral palette, but the colors felt slightly altered to be less overdone than some of the other palettes released by the brand this year. It doesn’t come with the plush, but you can snag the same plush at Amazon ($12) or Target ($12.99). The palette launches tomorrow at 10AM PT. I’m guessing that they’ll disable discounts on it, but you can always give code TEMPTALIA a try for 10% off.
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![]() Precious CargoPrecious Cargo is a pale, white gold with a subtle, greenish-shift in its metallic finish. It had medium color coverage with a lightly creamy, more emollient texture that turned to powder when it came into contact with my skin. It felt like a Super Shock Shadow to me as it had the same spongy feel. It wore well for nine and a half hours before fading visibly. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$6.00/0.07 oz. - $85.71 Per Ounce ColourPop Super Shock Shadow is a cream-based formula that comes in a multitude of shades and finishes. The more metallic shades have the most slip to them (they have a “wetter” feel), while the more matte ones have a firmer, more clay-like consistency. Almost every shade I’ve tried from ColourPop has been exceptionally long-wearing (10+ hours of wear, usually there until I remove, even 14 hours later). The pigmentation can vary from shade to shade, but the average shade is quite pigmented. From feedback I’ve seen from readers, many love them but some don’t like them at all. They aren’t a traditional cream eyeshadow, as they are denser (more sponge-like), and they apply best with flat, firm, synthetic brushes (I like the MAC 242 and 249) for me. The brand recommends using fingers for the most pigmented application, but I’ve only felt that fingers were necessary on a few shades (usually the super glittery ones). The more matte shades can be on the drier side and vary from medium to opaque in coverage, though they're often buildable. They can be a little hard to diffuse the edges of, though some are lovely to work with. The more glittery shades have been the weakest to me, as they can be sheerer or harder to apply. Sometimes, they are more pigmented and work like the other finishes in the formula, but often, they are sheerer and only function well patted on top of more pigmented eyeshadows to add glitter. They do, however, tend to have little fallout over time with the occasional shade having a more moderate amount of fallout (but still less fallout than most powder eyeshadows with glitter). Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Shock Shadow swatches.
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![]() Right Hand MandoRight Hand Mando is a light-medium pewter gold with a greenish tinge paired with a metallic finish. The texture felt more loosely-pressed, so there was some dryness present and light fallout when working with it (unless using fingertips or a dampened brush). It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly and blended out well otherwise. It stayed on 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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![]() Just Like a TatooineJust Like a Tatooine is a light, peachy brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of color that was blendable along the edges. The texture was somewhat powdery, so I’d recommend tapping off excess or using a lighter hand to minimize it. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before showing 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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![]() Sipping SoupSipping Soup is a light-medium green with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was cooler and lighter than a lot of greens one might think are similar; it was, effectively, less dupable than I expected. The eyeshadow had a smooth, lightly emollient consistency that was blendable and easy to work with. It had opaque pigmentation that 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$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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![]() Baby FaceBaby Face is a light, mint green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a lightly powdery, but more substantial–denser, more velvety–consistency that minimized fallout potential. 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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![]() The ForceThe Force is a brighter, medium tarnished gold with warmer undertones but cooler, green-gold metallic shift. The consistency felt lightly creamy, emollient but not overly dense or thick. It had opaque pigmentation that had great adhesion and blended out with ease along the edges. The color showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). 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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![]() Little FrogLittle Frog is a light-medium green with muted, warm olive undertones and a mostly matte finish. There were sparkles visible on top of the product, but they did not translate much during application–they largely disappeared as I applied and blended it out, but I didn’t see many stray sparkles as fallout. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer. It wore 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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![]() Float Your CribFloat Your Crib is a muted, medium olive green with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had medium to semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation–it seemed more pigmented in practice than it did swatched–but it had moderate powderiness and light fallout if I wasn’t careful to tap off excess and to use more of a patting/pressing motion for initial color placement but was very blendable. It stayed on 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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![]() Droid ProtocolDroid Protocol is a darker brown with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out. It lasted 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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via https://www.temptalia.com/survey-says-october-28th-2020/ Last month’s rather abrupt closure of Acorn was one of the harder to stomach shutters in a year of indigestible conclusions. Though from the outset, a new eatery was promised to emerge in the hallowed space. On Friday, October 30 it will reopen as Bellota, a Mexican restaurant focusing on tacos, tortas, enchiladas, entrees, desserts and drinks, all delivered with the kind of prodigious execution the team has built its reputation on. Owned and operated by SMOK’s Bill Espiricueta, and Acorn and OAK’s Bryan Dayton and Steve Redzikowski, the restaurant is both the byproduct of a swiftly-executed pivot and years of loose discussions and a general desire to bring world-class fare to a city where the best Mexican food is generally a hotly-contested issue. Chef Manny Barella — who most recently spent 15 months acting as sous at Uchi Denver — has been tapped to bring the menu to life. If expectations are high — especially considering Bellota is Spanish for Acorn — Barella and the team have done a fantastic job of bringing to fruition a concept that not only fills the shoes but asserts a fresh and admirable stride. ![]() ![]() Barella grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, with an early exposure to the region’s cuisine frequently informing his cooking as he’s accrued a decade of fine dining experience. After moving stateside, his career began blossoming while working at the St. Regis in Atlanta. “On a personal level that’s when I took it a bit more seriously,” grinned the chef. It was there he met one of his early mentors Jonathan Jerusalmy, who he continued to work with at the Georgia Room — an upscale outlet at the Sea Island Resort. He’s since cooked under Cindy Pawlcyn at Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen and Massimo Falsini at Solage in Napa before relocating to Colorado three years ago to take a position at Frasca. It was during a stopgap stage at OAK in 2015 that he initially met Espiricueta. The project has only been in the works for roughly three months, with much of the menu development coming together only within the last several weeks. “I woke up on a Sunday with an Instagram message from Bill. I found that we had a lot of similarities in the ideas, concepts and expectations,” said Barella. “That was three weeks ago,” laughed Espiricueta. Even with the blistering pace, the team has materialized a menu built for recurrent visits, reigniting the torch with panache. “Acorn is ingrained in this space, it’s iconic of this space,” said Espiricueta. Click to view slideshow.The food itself favors the affordable and veers more towards the casual without losing quality. “It’s not necessarily fine dining but it’s refined and with finesse,” said Espiricueta. “We’re just looking to make street food stand out and take our fine dining background and apply it to street food,” said Barella, characterizing the sophistication as almost accidental. The team is making nostalgic food, the years of upscale experience seep across naturally. Despite the ostensible ease, the ingredient-forward list clearly means a great deal to Barella and is approached with the sweat equity of a master’s thesis. “It’s very personal for him, he’s got a chip on his shoulder and it shows,” said Espiricueta. “We all have our own personal reasons that give us this extra fuel,” said Barella. “If I had to choose a restaurant to open it would be Mexican,” he said, noting the importance of not only crafting great eats but of being an ambassador for the cuisine at large. Click to view slideshow.The dining experience itself is designed around gradual enjoyment and repeat orders. In a partial nod to the seriousness with which Uchi swiftly dispatches its nigiri, tacos are brought as they are prepared. “Tacos do not wait for anything, if it’s hot it will come out,” said Barella. The carnitas ($4.50) are prepared with Coca-Cola and condensed milk and are topped with onion, cilantro, lime and chile de arbol. The shrimp ($7) comes pressed in a griddled flour tortilla with chihuahua cheese, onions, tomato and an indispensable dollop of shrimp butter. The enchiladas verdes ($8) come two per order and see chicken confit, chihuahua cheese and crema offer a viable alternative to an otherwise justifiably taco-centered spread. While the menu is foremost intended to be enjoyed on site, continued experimentation is being geared towards finding what travels best. The agave-focused cocktails were designed by Dayton, and while a margarita and paloma are present, the drinks decidedly veer away from cantina standards. “They’re simple drinks but they have a lot of bandwidth,” said Dayton. The Autumn in Jalisco ($13) comes with Cimmaron blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes chile ancho liqueur, apple cider and lemon. The even more subtle Mexico City Martini ($13) sees Codigo rosa tequila, Trakal, Chareau aloe liqueur and lavender bitters convey a daintiness rarely associated with magueys. The frozen rumchata ($12) with rum and house horchata is alone reason enough to visit. Click to view slideshow.It’s impossible to deny that Acorn has cast a long shadow. Bellota’s opening, though swift, has clearly not been taken lightly. And Barella — for whom this will be the first kitchen he’s had fully under his stewardship — is hungry. Perhaps something supernatural saturates the space itself. More likely, the caliber comes from the unceasing attention of a team pursuing the noblest of causes, to craft the perfect taco. Bellota is located in The Source at 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver. It is open Sunday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. All photography by Brittany Werges. via https://303magazine.com/2020/10/bellota-replaces-acorn-mexican-restaurant-tacos-rino/ ![]() Insurgent Red (202)YSL Insurgent Red (202) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture LipstickYSL Insurgent Red (202) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely pigmented where a single layer really delivered opaque coverage in one go. The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and had a bit more creaminess (though still more velvety than typically creamy) but remained very lightweight. It wore well for over six hours and felt lightly hydrating over time. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Formula Overview$39.00/0.07 oz. - $557.14 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have a "luminous, glowing matte finish" and help to "smooth" and "moisturize" lips. It is silent on coverage, though promotional images by the brand show full coverage. It is also supposed to be "long-lasting" and "creamy." I can see what they mean by a "glowing" matte finish; it's more of a modern matte--not as flat or as dry-looking as matte lipsticks from many years ago. Sometimes, it seems like brands are just afraid to use the term satin or semi-matte, though! They have a semi-matte finish--less shiny in person--with subtle pearl that looks less like shimmer in person and more of that "glowing" finish as described. The texture was more velvety, so it didn't feel as wet as a traditional lipstick, but it still glided readily across my lips. I found that it had a tendency to pill a little when swatched on my arm, but most shades did not have any issue like that when applied to my actual lips. This is rare, but I have had that happen where a product was clearly designed for lip skin over skin-skin! They wore between five and seven hours, depending on the shade; deeper, richer shades (like a red) tended to last longer than lighter shades (like a peach or lighter brown). They were more on the non-drying to lightly hydrating side. Browse all of our YSL Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick swatches. IngredientsBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Isohexadecane, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aqua / Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Anise Alcohol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance.
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Quick Shop: SephoraSephora, Nordstrom, Saks, Selfridges (UK)![]() Restricted Pink (203)YSL Restricted Pink (203) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture LipstickYSL Restricted Pink (203) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium, peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in one layer, which did not build up well as the texture had a tendency to catch on imperfections and separate along lip lines. The lipstick felt lightly creamy with some velvety glide, and it was lightweight and thin, but it wasn’t as forgiving of imperfections as other shades once applied. It lasted decently for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Formula Overview$39.00/0.07 oz. - $557.14 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have a "luminous, glowing matte finish" and help to "smooth" and "moisturize" lips. It is silent on coverage, though promotional images by the brand show full coverage. It is also supposed to be "long-lasting" and "creamy." I can see what they mean by a "glowing" matte finish; it's more of a modern matte--not as flat or as dry-looking as matte lipsticks from many years ago. Sometimes, it seems like brands are just afraid to use the term satin or semi-matte, though! They have a semi-matte finish--less shiny in person--with subtle pearl that looks less like shimmer in person and more of that "glowing" finish as described. The texture was more velvety, so it didn't feel as wet as a traditional lipstick, but it still glided readily across my lips. I found that it had a tendency to pill a little when swatched on my arm, but most shades did not have any issue like that when applied to my actual lips. This is rare, but I have had that happen where a product was clearly designed for lip skin over skin-skin! They wore between five and seven hours, depending on the shade; deeper, richer shades (like a red) tended to last longer than lighter shades (like a peach or lighter brown). They were more on the non-drying to lightly hydrating side. Browse all of our YSL Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick swatches. IngredientsBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Isohexadecane, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aqua / Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Anise Alcohol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance.
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For Whitaker, great food has always remained linked to the bigger picture, with the craftsmanship of each meal continually making a more compelling case than any discussion ever could on its own. The platform has varied, though the desire to use food as a tool for igniting conversation has remained central. For a stretch, the restaurant laid dormant. Though in the weeks preceding the election, the space has been reshaped with a new goal in mind, being converted to an advocacy kitchen. Involving a series of pop-ups that highlighted the interconnected nature between local farmers, chefs, diners and the ideological and material currents that prop the whole system up, the series embarked on an ambitious path. “This is our purpose right now, our protest if you will. We feel that positivity is the most powerful form of protest, especially this year. Being a restaurant is not important right now, especially because of the systemic problems that surround restaurants and hospitality,” said events director Leigh Barnholt. “All of this was built off one conversation,” explained Tajahi Cooke, who acted as something of a maestro for the ongoing series. “I just wanted to connect people with farmers,” he continued. Whitaker opted to let others take center stage, with each event drawing attention to voices and cuisines that have yet been underrepresented in the city’s culinary conversation. The multi-pronged approach involved dinners, discussions and Bake the Vote — a weekly bake sale with proceeds going directly to organizations supporting fair and equitable voting practices. Click to view slideshow.Cooke — whose weekly Ital dinner series explored the vegan cooking of his native Jamaica — has acted both as organizer and spokesperson for a series as dense in philosophy as it is flavor. “What we put on the plate is more important than ever before,” said the chef. “We need to connect people with where our food comes from,” he continued. “We have to work together, we have to clap together, we have to fly together to get to certain things,” he noted of the abstract underpinnings fueling the whole affair. “If conversations or lessons learned are left at the door on the way out, I think we’ve missed the mark.” Cooke’s careful curation brought on the talents of Michael Diaz de Leon, a mutual acquaintance of he and Broadway Market’s Jesusio Silva. Click to view slideshow.Diaz de Leon — an El Paso native — got his start cooking eight years ago while interning at local comfort-food hub Tom’s Folk Cafe during his time attending culinary school at the El Paso Community College. “I was the worst cook in America at that time,” laughed the chef. With a longstanding interest in cooking inspired by his mother, Diaz de Leon went on to open his own food truck Comfort Company that served fried chicken, mac and cheese and pulled pork sandwiches. “I didn’t want to be another Mexican chef cooking Mexican food,” he said. Things changed when his mentor Oscar Herrera — whose Juarez hotspot Flor de Nogal has long been considered one of the region’s finest — asked him to help open Taft-Diaz in the then-opening Stanton House boutique hotel. Debuting as one of El Paso’s premier modern Mexican fine dining establishments, the restaurant took inspiration from the famed 1906 meeting between President Taft and President Diaz in which both leaders showboated through lavish feasts conducted on either side of the border. It was during this time Diaz de Leon was sent to Mexico City for what would be the most formative experience of his cooking career, a three-month apprenticeship at Enrique Olvera’s internationally-renowned Pujol. Returning stateside, Diaz de Leon continued with menu development at Taft-Diaz, the booming restaurant even attracting a visit from Olvera himself. “It was so successful Enrique actually came to do a charity dinner,” beamed Diaz de Leon. In 2019, Diaz de Leon received a call from childhood friend and then executive chef at Old Major Sarah Khosravani, who implored him to relocate to Denver and act as sous in her kitchen. With a standing desire to leave El Paso, he sprung at the opportunity, arriving in Denver on November 3. Only a few short months into his tenure, the restaurant was closed as a result of COVID-19. “I started getting really depressed,” said the chef. Not one to take the closure lying down, Diaz de Leon established a garden on his property, researching Colorado agriculture and indulging some much-needed reflection. Over the summer he established Pinchi Umami, a pop-up project focused around a custom-built cage designed to implement an open-fire cooking style inspired by Francis Mallman. After his father constructed the cage, he and his mother delivered the hand-built contraption as part of a father’s day celebration. Diaz de Leon hosted just one dinner at his house before being serendipitously tapped by Cooke to participate in the Advocacy Kitchen series. “Pinchi came out of a sheer necessity to create,” said Diaz de Leon. Click to view slideshow.During a series of Tuesday taco omakase throughout the course of October, the chef impressed upon diners and Whitaker alike his ability to consider all aspects of a dining experience. With well-curated music and a crack team involving his wife, Ryan Prieto, his sous of six years, Fernando Granados, former Old Major cohort Oaks Trombly, mixologist Andrew Booth and Barnholt herself, Diaz de Leon presented a series of meals that openly applauded family, alluding to the political undertones in its celebration of both the customary and the exquisite. He has since been asked to continue on indefinitely, sustaining BRUTØ’s grain-centered legacy with a new focus on corn. House-made tortillas will provide the backbone for Diaz de Leon’s evolving menu. The natural evolution of BRUTØ speaks to not only the flexibility of the involved parties but to the very real coalescence of mutual ingenuity and a shared desire to use food as a form of correspondence. As Diaz de Leon establishes his voice, the city should be glad for the extended opportunity to listen. Bruto is located at 1801 Blake St., Denver. The Don’t Be a Jerk Dinner with Tajahi Cooke and Forest Ragar has two seatings on Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., tickets are available here. Pinchi Umami will be setting up the cage in the Dairy Block Alley on Friday, October 30 from 4 p.m. until food sells out. Lunch and dinner services under Diaz de Leon are set to begin in November. Photography by Adrienne Thomas, except where noted. via https://303magazine.com/2020/10/six-week-long-advocacy-kitchen-bruto/ Goldyn, a successful local boutique, closed after 11 years in 2018. However, the owner of the former boutique, Vanesa Barcus, now has a new Denver-based jewelry collection she recently launched. Talisman Fine Jewelry features a collection inspired by many attributes near and dear to Barcus’ heart. As a young child, Barcus recalls her first memory related to fashion. “One of my earliest memories is probably from pre-kindergarten in the ’80s. My mom dressed me in some hideous mint-colored polyester pants — which I hated. I recall throwing a fit and refusing to go inside the classroom until she let me change and dress myself. This was my first diva moment. Or perhaps the beginning of my disdain for synthetic fabrics?” said Barcus. It wasn’t until she had the opportunity to work for an up-and-coming clothing designer, Trovata, she considered a career path within fashion. However, her love for clothing, textiles and art were always prevalent in her life. “That experience changed my life. A while after I came on board, Trovata won the CFDA/Vogue Fund Award and completely blew up before our eyes. It was thrilling, and I fell in love with fashion after that. That was where my creative side truly started to blossom,” mentioned Barcus. 303 Magazine: After owning your boutique, Goldyn, for 11 years you decided to close in 2018. Can you tell us about the fashion industry burnout you felt? Vanessa Barcus: Yes, fashion industry burnout was a big factor in my decision to close Goldyn in 2018. People just don’t realize the level of stress designers, boutique owners and others are under every day. Having to keep up with a constant rotation of extra “seasons” like pre-fall, resort, pre-spring, etc. Moreover, continually feeding into a more-more-more materialistic attitude which you’re expected to push onto the customer. On top of that dealing with day-to-day business things like personnel or marketing. It’s a hustle. I’m so glad that industry leaders like Anna Wintour and Alessandro Michele are finally talking openly about this. In addition, how they are trying to change the fashion calendar as a result. Even though [COVID-19] has been an awful reality for all of us, one silver lining has been the way this has forced a pause and a slowing down. This has awakened people to just how unnecessarily crazy things have been. Burnout is all too common. Furthermore, I’m super thankful for the slower pace of my life now. It’s all a reminder that you can choose to consciously create your own reality. 303: What ideas and values have you carried on from Goldyn to your collection, Talisman Fine Jewelry? VB: Goldyn was always about fashion as art, empowerment through self-expression and supporting sustainably-minded, independent designers. Moreover, cultivating community and collaboration were equally important. This time the tables are just turned. It’s been an incredibly positive, healing experience to work with my hands and let that creative expression run through me. This collection definitely has my energy all over it — just as Goldyn did. Much like the interdisciplinary nature of what we did at Goldyn, I take a lot of inspiration from fine artists like sculptors Alma Allen, Barbara Hepworth and Rogan Gregory. In addition, architects John Lautner and Paolo Soleri. More and more, I’ve started to view my collection as sculpture for the body. It’s timeless and very wearable for everyday, yet stands out and makes a statement. Much like the collections we carried at Goldyn. 303: You believe in creating pieces that use less waste and excess from the industry. Why is this important to you? How have you incorporated this into your collection? VB: Fashion is an enormous contributor to pollution and environmental degradation. I wouldn’t feel good about putting anything new out into the world at this point if I wasn’t doing my best to produce as little waste as possible. While there is still plenty of room to innovate and do better, I try to do everything I currently can to have sustainability in mind. Using recycled metals and creating each piece by hand, to choosing packaging that is eco-friendly and can be repurposed by the consumer. It also comes down to my overall brand ethos, which drives the collection itself. We really don’t need so many “things” in our lives — that less is more — that when we do choose to purchase something, it should be something that will last a very long time. That, by the way, is also the reason I chose to make fine jewelry specifically. 303: Your collection is inspired by many different attributes close to you. How does this reflect in your pieces such as rings, necklaces, earrings, etc.? VB: Indeed, my inspirations come from a lot of different disciplines. As I mentioned above, abstract modernist sculpture, mid-century and brutalist architecture, as well as things like my travels and my obsession with ancient Greek and Cypriot culture. They’re things I spend a lot of time researching and going down rabbit holes with in my free time. The collection reflects an amalgamation of all of these influences, mixed with what just flows from me naturally. All of these interests undoubtedly sit in my consciousness while I work. When I’m drawing designs or sculpting my wax models, I really do it intuitively without trying to think too hard on it. My designs are unquestionably my own take on what are oftentimes classic jewelry styles. However, I think you can see these influences come through in subtle ways. 303: In addition to your minimalist 14k gold jewelry, you offer hand-sewn Talisman Pouch necklaces. Can you tell us a little about these? VB: Being the Boulder-new-age-hippie-kid that I was, I’ve always carried around medicine pouches. The desire to carry our little sacred objects, whether it be for protection or for good luck, is something that has been with humans for thousands of years. When I still ran Goldyn, I was inspired to create an elevated, daintier version with 14k gold that women could wear — paired with our designer collections. I commissioned my friend and collaborator Andrea Li to sew the first iteration. This has since evolved into the current version which I sew by hand at home. A lot of time and intention goes into making those. 303: Can you tell us how your artistic perspective led you to create everyday staple pieces that also make a statement? VB: In an effort to create a collection that also encourages a “less is more” lifestyle, I wanted each piece to be very wearable and versatile. Personally, I tend to gravitate to my staple jewelry pieces each day anyhow. Wearing them helps me feel comforted and powerful at the same time. I also especially cherish everyday jewelry because it’s imbued with the wearer’s energy. From a purely aesthetic perspective, I’m definitely more of a minimalist. As a style this easily lends itself to versatility and daily wear when it comes to jewelry or apparel. I just don’t buy the idea that “everyday” jewelry needs to be plain or boring. It’s entirely possible to wear something bold that’s still your everyday go-to. 303: You moved back to the Mile High city in 2006 after living in LA for a few years. The West Coast fashion scene ultimately led you to find Denver was lacking in shops featuring up-and coming-and smaller designers. What is your impression of the Denver fashion scene currently? VB: You know, Denver has really changed and evolved a lot in that time. I actually recently moved back after two years in Portland, Oregon, and it’s interesting to see how, once again, that has shifted my lens. I really appreciate that there are some creators and innovators here trying to continually push the envelope. From designers like C.R. Lee, Mecla, Brooks and Mimi Shim — to retailers like Steadbrook, Queen City General Store, and Yucca — to stylists like Avery Ashmore and Shayla Preeshl. People here are also uniquely open and collaborative. This is something that is truly special to this community. There is admittedly still a bit of homogeneity to the culture here overall, which has a tendency to emphasize conspicuous consumption over unique self-expression. People’s horizons need to be broadened. However, I’m glad there is a community of artists and creatives who are trying to show the way towards owning your individuality. ![]() Photo by James Cromwell Holden via https://303magazine.com/2020/10/talisman-fine-jewelry/ Angie Eng came up with the idea for her latest exhibition earlier this year when the spark of social unrest and police brutality started a social movement across the nation. Like many artists, she felt the need to create. “I felt really compelled to say something,” said Eng. “I should react.” As a result, Right On! came to be as a way for Eng to address systemic racism and educate others on civil justice. The exhibition currently showing in the Museum of Boulder consists of a series of plaques painted in different skin-toned colors. Ranging from the darkest to the lightest shades, each plaque showcases a date that corresponds to a civil rights case or event in American history, from 1860 up to 2020. A beige-toned plaque reads in bold letters Jul. 26, 1990, the date the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. Apr. 11 1968, painted over a mocha color, signifies the date the Civil Rights Act was made into law. The idea of using monochrome plaques with a painted date came to Eng when she considered the work of Japanese conceptual artist, On Kawara. One of Kawara’s most memorable work was his series titled Today, a long series of date paintings to indicate the passage of time. Each painting consisted of a solid-colored background and the day’s date hand-painted in white. Kawara started the project in 1966 and continued it until his death in 2014. Remixing the old and the newAs a conceptual artist herself who’s into remixing, Eng drew inspiration from Kawara but made Right On! her own.”I wanted to do a spinoff of his paintings that he had done for four decades, but take really precise dates that corresponded with landmark civil rights cases.” Additionally, Eng blended her artwork with modern technology. While she was working on the project at the beginnings of the pandemic, restaurants started implementing QR codes for menus and other services. It gave her an idea. “I thought that was great because you could put a lot of information in the artwork and now people are trained to using them from going to restaurants.” As a result, Eng added QR codes to each art piece. Visitors can scan the code with their phone cameras and get a one-sentence explanation of the court case that occurred on that date and what it meant in American history. On top of that, it provides links to more information if people wish to learn more. While Right On! showcases important moments in the civil rights movement, it also forces the spectator to contemplate how far we have come in less than 200 years. “As impatient as people can be now about their own civil justice,” Eng said, “you have got to give people a little time. It has improved, but that also [requires] education”. A movement’s educationEng insists education is a big component of the series. She has no agenda other than to show people the facts of history. Once they know the facts, they can decide on which side they want to be on. “When people are protesting […] some people are trying to get the expression our and some are trying to advocate in a certain direction. I still think people have to be educated before they make that decision. As an educator and an artist, that is super important about the project and why I did it,” she explained. But Eng believes it is up to all of us to help others educate themselves. “As a person of color, the dialogue is ‘Go Google it’ or ‘check your history.’ No. If you are fighting for a cause and for justice for everybody, it is also up to the people that are speaking to help the other people. If you want a united community […] it’s about having that conversation so that we can move toward progress.” The Museum of Boulder is showcasing 15 from the series on the exterior of the building until November 4. The plaques are for sale and 50% of the proceeds will go towards the non-profit Creative Catalyzers and the ACLU. For more information on Angie Eng’s work, visit her official website. All photos courtesy of Angie Eng. via https://303magazine.com/2020/10/right-on-an-exhibition-on-civil-rights-boulder/ Mini or standard so long as the mini is consistent with the quality and performance of the regular-size version! I don’t think I need jumbo-sized much in makeup.
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