We gay men can get away with a lot of things -- Ascots, Fedoras, even the occasional splash of neon can work, provided it’s paired with the right ensemble. Conversely, we can also easily
slip up and fall prey to gratuitous amounts of hair product, extreme low-rise designer jeans, excessive man-tan and wearing pretty much anything from Abercrombie & Fitch.
That said, we say it’s high time to give you the HeSaid’s guide to a few of Denver’s best spots to shop, primp and
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Shop
> Nordstrom, Cherry Creek
Open less than a month, this new Nordstrom is a far cry from its sister stores at Park Meadows and
Flatiron Crossing. Eschewing the all-too-familiar suburban and pleat-happy Dad-wear, Nordstrom Cherry Creek has
stepped up to the luxury retail plate with designer wares from Versace, Valentino, Donald
J. Pliner and Dolce & Gabbana. Better yet, the men’s department is staffed with a veritable retail army of 60 sales associates, personal shoppers, and tailors, ready and waiting to help you find and outfit your inner-rock star.
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Said Tip > Check out the Clive Christian fragrances. Coined as, “the most expensive cologne in the world” these scents are worth every
penny ($765 to be exact) Outside of Nordstrom Clive is only available at Bergdorf
Goodman and select Saks Fifth Avenue stores.
Primp
> Revive Spa
Bone dry, uneven and
wind-whipped are ironically all words that could be used to describe Denver’s rugged terrain and our skin. Time to get
a dermal tune-up at Revive, the urban oasis practically obsessed with keeping our mug in shape under such extreme atmospheric duress. Choose from a menu of skin care
treatments that fuse advanced clinical approaches with holistic healing to bring that
glow back. They even have a seasonal Pumpkin Pie facial.
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Said Tip >
Opt for a session of their Microdermabrasion to reduce sun damage, fine lines or acne scars.
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> Buhok Modern Hair
Tucked back into the industrial Upper Larimer neighborhood, Buhok Modern
Hair is the place to get a top-notch cut, color or even get creative with a one-of-a-kind “textural form” do. Owned
by veteran stylist Virt Marcello, Buhok is the high-style refuge for a more discerning crowd looking for a fashion-forward cut without
the attitude, a'la Cherry Creek
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Said Tip >
Planning a wedding or commitment ceremony? Let Virt put an entire hair-plan together for everyone in the ceremony.
