Author: Kristin Holbrook

Thought the trend would end by the time the leaves turned? Think again. A pair of intensely printed jeans, so popular in spring and summer, is among fall 2012's hottest trend. I admit it. I too was skeptical at first. In fact, I still don’t own...

Editor’s Note: In Kristin Holbrook’s absence, Telluride local Daisy Barth rocks as her assistant for the weekly blog on fashion trends and tips. The most practical accessory, the handbag, dates back at least five millennia. While we can’t say for sure that no mountain man would...

Editor’s Note: In Kristin Holbrook's absence, Telluride local Daisy Barth rocks as her assistant for the weekly blog on fashion trends and tips. Team U.S.A. women athletes proudly marched in the Parade of Nations opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics wearing pleated skirts by Ralph Lauren....

Editor's Note: In Kristin's absence, Telluride local Daisy Barth is assisting with her weekly blog.  All too soon, we ladies will be putting will be putting our straw hats back on the shelf. But for the chill of the autumn days to come, we might want...

Editor's Note: The show must go on. While Kristin Holbrook of Two Skirts is out on the road – starting this weekend for the next three weeks, a combination of work and some well-earned play with family and friends –  Fashion Friday continues with the...

The Fourth of July is now past, but “sparklers” are still going strong for the rest of the summer. I’m talking about sparkling tops: sequins for summer. Historically strippers, shriners and gypsies have favored them. Among the general public, they have been relegated to the Christmas...

“Because your grandmother’s clutch is another girl’s treasure." That’s the tagline of the 3rd annual Clutch for a Cause, a benefit for the San Miguel Resource Center. Telluride-based San Miguel Resource Center is the region's only nonprofit serving victims of interpersonal violence. SMRC'S mission: eliminate sexual...

Looking for some real bang for your buck on the Fourth of July? In lieu of fireworks (which are cancelled due to the drought), cut 'em. Bangs are a Hollywood trend this year. At the Oscars, bangs were spotted on Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon, Rachel McAdams and...

Though our summer calendar features back-to-back events, Telluride does not have a lock on the market. It's that time of year when open-air festivals from Bonnaroo to Glastonbury are in full swing. For those old enough to remember – or you saw the video –...

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are winners. Big time. The Olsen twins are tiny women with a giant presence in the fashion world, made larger with the recent announcement that these style icons won top honors at the 2012 FDCA Fashion Awards. The designing duo just won...