Even if you’ve never attended one of Lela’s fabulous runway fashion shows, make sure you don’t miss the upcoming 5th annual fete featuring premier local designer Shanel Regier. Don’t let her local moniker fool you either. Her stuff is good…Dramatically good….National media attention good…Sexy, feminine and seriously good. Another treat of the show is a selection of modern jewelry by local talent, L. Edgar Duff. As always the entire block of Broadway outside the boutiuqe, between St. Paul and Buffalo, will be closed off to accommodate the runway tents set up for this exciting fashion event,. The evening kicks off at 6:30pm September 20, the cash bar opens at 7 p.m. and the runway show unfurls at 9pm with DJ Fortune spinning the musical tone of the evening. Tickets are $25 (cash only please) at the door. Parking will be available for $5 at the Public Market lot. For a full night of fashion fun, plan to come for the fun and stay for the Designer After-party at Zen Den directly following the show. For tickets or more info visit lelaboutique.com. 321 N. Broadway, 414-727-4855.
Having trouble finding a great fitting pair of pants? Have you checked out AKA Woman? If not you should definitely head to the Pant Trunk Show & Event going on September 11 – 17 at Faye’s Mequon store where you can take your pick of plenty of styles ready to try on, buy or order. What makes them so special? Think function with a fashion edge, streamlined fit and flattering design, careful tailoring and contemporary appeal. Ladies, ladies, ladies, need I say more? 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-8386, fayes123.com.
Totally in line with Detour’s offering of premium denim comes word that the store will soon be offering an exclusive limited edition of Cuyo jeans featuring Zimbabwe cotton hand loomed and constructed in Japan. Individually abraded by hand for hours to achieve a spectacular vintage finish, you simply won’t find any thing like ‘em in the city. But be forewarned, getting a leg up on the crowd will set you back $355 a pair. Are they worth it? To a well heeled aficionado of denim – definitely.
1300 E. Brady St., 414- 273-5156, shopdetour.com.
For years it’s been hinted that it’s the practice of Tantric Sex responsible for Sting’s secret smug smile. To learn more about what some believe is the profound road to bliss register for the Introduction to Tantric Sexuality class presented at A Woman’s Touch Saturday, September 13 at 1pm. The three hour class (open to both men and women 18 and older) explores the Tantric techniques used to strengthen and control sexual energy to achieve a greater sense of power and pleasure as well as how to transform our raw, primal energy into a higher state of joy, love, wisdom, and spirit. And with 20 years experience practicing and teaching various methods of therapeutic massage and bodywork under his belt, instructor Peter Ross knows a little somethin’ about the ancient practice. $65 per person. Pre-registration and pre-pay is advised to reserve a spot in this popular class. 200 N Jefferson St., Suite 101) 414-221-0400, awomanstouchonline.com
What in the heck is Biodynamics, and what does it mean to wine? If you’re like me and don’t can’t answer either question, swing by The Waterford Wine Company September 17 at 7 p.m. For their Biodynamics, “the doctrine of vital forces or life energy” wine tasting. You’ll be introduced to a process/concept/whatever that some insist goes beyond organic farming to produce a superior wine and better yet, you’ll be offered examples of both to compare and decide for yourself if it’s what it’s all cracked up to be. $35 per person. 1327 E. Brady St., 414-289-9463, waterfordwine.com.
