ABBY SCHIRMACHER

Journalist & PR Professional

The Curio Cabinet

Abby is the Co-Founder & Editor of The Curio Cabinet, a female-owned digital magazine platform dedicated to providing genuine content to readers interested in fashion, beauty, music, food, culture and more.

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Color of Fashion Celebrates Juneteenth with Conversation and the Power of Black Voices and Perspectives

On the rooftop of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) with Denver’s skyline as the backdrop, Color of Fashion and The Black Girl Social Club bridged community and conversation with a discussion from a panel of five Black professionals. The Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 14 brought guests together while shedding light on topics like execution in the workplace, facing adversity and celebrating both individual and collective Blackness.
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Meet Tattoo By Lex: Fineline and Blackwork Artist

“Think of how many things we have in our lives that are actually with us until the day that we die,” said Alexis Samuels, the steady hand and divine illustrator behind Tattoo by Lex. Surrounded by natural light illuminating through the garage doors of her new space, Samuels etched my 12th tattoo onto my forearm – one of the 10 she has given me. Adding more personalization and beauty to her new space is vintage clothing by her best friend Chase Austin of Dusk Threads.
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Donna Beth and Alejandro Gaeta Collaborate, Crafting an Intimate Runway Bridal Collection

As the most important day in a bride’s life, a wedding is guaranteed to be an emotional experience. With modern and sophisticated bridal couture on display during La Mariée, a runway show at the Clayton Members Club on December 2, local bridal designer Donna Beth of Donna Beth Creations and Creative Director Alejandro Gaeta encapsulated the feelings, emotions and admiration for a bride on her special day.
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The Fashion Weekend Denver Needed

Color of Fashion transformed Denver Union Station into a captivating scene this past weekend, celebrating divine construction, streetwear and culture. Onlookers watched in awe as models walked through the iconic transportation hub. While those involved in the fashion community were in attendance of course, Color of Fashion Night 2, Bon Voyage, successfully introduced high fashion to one of Denver’s most visited attractions right in the heart of downtown.
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Pop-Up Chapels: The Stress-Free and Creative Microwedding

For those newly engaged couples entering the daunting reality of wedding planning, have no fear. Pop-Up Chapels, a new concept created by local wedding planning company Hitched AF, aims to save couples the headache on their special day. Often, couples are eager to plan their dream wedding seconds after their engagement. While a wedding can be the exciting moment we all dream about, it’s also a massive undertaking to plan. Say the name “wedding” to a venue or vendors, and the price automatically
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A Loft Filled With Treasure

X Marks The Spot for vintage treasure at Pits Edge Thrifting has quickly become all the rage in fashion. Although true thrifting is a skill; sifting through bins at surplus stores or picturing the potential of a wrinkled dress on a hanger is no easy feat. For Amelia Wood, owner of The Rummage Rats and co-owner of Pits Edge, located in ReCreative Denver, thrifting isn’t just collecting new clothes to add to their ensemble. It’s treasure hunting.

Heard of Roxieroids? We Promise You’ll Want One – The Curio Cabinet

Heard of Roxieroids? We Promise You’ll Want One Picture a world filled with thought-provoking images enticing viewers to feel the story behind a photograph. Whatever lies behind the lens of the camera that took the picture has the ability to transport viewers to the moment the photo was taken. For Roxanna Carrasco, this world is her reality. As a Fashion Photographer, she is constantly searching for stories to tell through her images. “I can draw inspiration from anything, from a piece of fab
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Fresh New Fashion With Hott Pink Matter

“I brought fresh flowers!” Audra Jean Stachnik exclaimed as she arrived at a recent photoshoot, carrying a bin exploding with shoes, tulle and hangers. The flowers are quite fitting, embodying the essence of her designs; cheerful, sophisticated and filled with beauty yet complex. Naturally, she would think to incorporate the organic beauty of flowers which ultimately defines her brand, Hott Pink Matter. Stachnik‘s energy comes to life when she enters a room, especially when her fashion designs