All photos by Mauricio Rocha.

Denver is brimming with talent and style -- and sometimes, the two clash perfectly together, as is the case with Kissing Party singer Deirdre Sage. We recently spotted the musician at the Mouth House following one of the band's performances and questioned her about her fashion choices. Continue reading to learn about her favorite places to shop in Denver, her varied style icons, and what her style mantra is.

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All photos by Mauricio Rocha

Thanks to the sun finally gracing us with its presence again this week, many Denverites are absorbing the heat. During our day in the sun, we spotted Juan Nuñez, a Denver native and fine artist, rocking a dark take on spring wear. Read on to find out where he shops, why his bag is his favorite accessory, and who his style icons are.

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All photos by Mauricio Rocha.

Although rain is splashing down on us this week, many people are still prepared to take fashion risks. One such risk-taker is Breanna Cope, spotted in Englewood rocking muted blacks and grays with a pop of color in the form of her red hair. Read on to learn why she is her own fashion icon, and to find out her favorite accessory and style mantra.

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Brandi Shigley in her treehouse book nook.

Reading is about more than following a narrative or learning facts; it can also be a profound shared experience that culminates in a better understanding of ourselves and each other. In that spirit, welcome to the Westword Book Club, a weekly feature that celebrates the books that inspire Denver artists.

After years of an effort to bring boutique fashion to Denver's fleece-clad hordes, fashionista Brandi Shigley has sharpened her focus on helping others accomplish their goals in her Do What You Love seminars. One of Shigley's loves is books, and she has created an adorable lofted nook, which she refers to as her treehouse, at Fashion Denver Showroom, her combination boutique, studio, consulting office and mini roller-rink.

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Namaste Salons

From last year's Namaste Suite 200 Hair and Fashion Show.

Namaste Salons is collaborating with Western Resource Advocates to deliver Earth, Wind and Hair, a one-of-a-kind fashion-slash-hair show, benefit and bash tomorrow night that'll blow you out of your seat with more force than one of those new Bio-Ionic hair dryers.

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All photos by Mauricio Rocha.

Before the snow came back, people were enjoying the nice spring weather in Denver. This week, we spotted nurse Veronica Morris on Market Street sporting a Louis Vuitton handbag and mint-green high heels. Continue reading to find out which family member inspires her style, where she shops, and what her favorite accessory is.

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All photos by Mauricio Rocha

People can try on many titles or jobs until they find one that suits their taste, just as they try on different clothes to find the best fit. Spray-paint artist Shane O'Connor is the other way around with many jobs, but he has always managed to retain his punk-rock edge throughout the search. Read here to find out what style icons inspire his look, what his favorite accessory is, and which material he used to make a skateboard out of.

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All photos courtesy of Tory Rust.

Dreamer, doer and Westword Mastermind Brandi Shigley is at it again, this time pairing up with restaurateurTony Pasquini. This Saturday and Sunday, Pasquini's Tony P's will host Paninaro Rewind, Shigley's fashionable take on the restaurant's already popular Discko Paninaro, an '80s throwback dance party with an Italian flair.

"This isn't going to be a traditional 'walking down the runway, here are the clothes' fashion show; it's going to be more of a performance, where our models are really going to get into the whole '80s vibe," says Shigley. Models will be dancing in the designs of Tess Vigil, Leigh Benner, Julian Donaldson, Katie Wells, Francis Roces, Talia Sandoval, Laura Gillan, Adriana Godoy Neves, Tiffany Newman, Rachel Marie, Sarah Scott and Phaedra High. Continue reading for a photo preview of the fashions.

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#76: Sahar Pazirandeh

Sahar Pazirandeh left Iran with her family in the late '80s, when she was nine years old, in the wake of changes that followed the ancient nation's Islamic revolution. She'd spent her early years in the grip of Iran's new fundamentalist face; her own mother, a former IBM executive, had to leave her job and lost many of the rights she'd previously enjoyed. "What happened to her spilled over on to me," Pazirandeh remembers. The family settled in Denver, but the specter of that dark period still hung over her as she grew into a woman in a freer atmosphere.

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All photos by Mauricio Rocha.

Green was a popular color over the weekend while smokers celebrated 4/20. Yet somewhere in the haze of green clothes and smoke, stylish people were on trend with color blocking. Over the weekend, we talked to musician and Idaho native John Missy Kidd about his style icons, his favorite tune for 2013 and why he shops in the women's department. Continue reading for more about Kidd's style.

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