Outdoor Concerts

Ah, there is nothing quite like summertime in the Rockies. The streets of Denver are saturated with people frolicking the city, in search of the next summer activity to pass the time. People's wardrobes are reduced to tank tops and flip flops, and the smell of a charcoal grill makes any summer day splendid. So what do you do on a hot weekend in colorful Colorado? Well break out the sun screen, umbrella, cooler and lawn chairs and hit the nearest outdoor concert!

Not just any outdoor concert will do for the HiLoian, in order to know the right concert to attend you must first consult a HiLoian. Christian and Classic Rock are concerts to avoid if you plan on inviting a HiLoian. Some hair bands, although tacky can be a safe selection, for ironic purposes of course. Concerts that will guarantee you Hiloian friendship are: Jazz, Reggae, symphonic, semi-classical, and Wide spread just to name a few. Hip-Hop concerts are an interesting but fragile situation when it comes to the HiLoian. Avoid mainstream Hip-Hop at all costs, instead opt for more of the "alternative" options like Roots, The Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest.

Whatever your outdoor concert of choice maybe remember to enjoy the summer, and if you load the cooler with a cheap domestic beer, make sure it's PBR!

HiLoisms (North Denver Highlands): eating at soul food restaurants or taquerias in the hood for it's authenticity.

Bistro. Trattoria. gastropub. are just a few words restaurant purists (snobs) love to use when referring to their favorite eatery. But what happens when the HiLoian has conquered all the quaint neighborhood cafes? Very simple, start your search in the slums of the city! That's right the ghettos are home to some of the best authentic foods in town. So get out your Westword and start thumbing through the "Best of" section you say? No way! the HiLoian needs to discover these cafes before the masses get their hands on it! What better way to keep things "real" than by going to a restaurant in the hood for authenticity?! The majority of these "diamonds in the rough" have not been tested by fellow HiLoians, so already these cafes become top priority. I stated earlier that authenticity is important in selecting the proper brasserie. Wrong, Authenticity is second to being the "first" to try these hot lil dives in the hood. Being the "first" to experience anything earns the Hiloian high rankings amongst their peers. So the next time you're at a social gathering, and your friend uncorks a bottle of cab from a foreign country, try knocking their socks off by suggesting you go to a soul food cafe in five points that is home to the best corn bread, turnip green and black-eyed pea dish in town.

~thanks qweeds!

Dress to impress?

Everyday apparel can be a very complex and meticulous situation when it comes to the HiLoian. HiLoians will go to lengths in making their everyday wardrobe look as if they shopped at a thirft store tucked far away in the the mountains of Telluride, Co. To successfully achieve this look, the HiLoian must have a sharp eye when shopping. Shopping at Anthropologie is an easy way out, and the cleverest of HiLoian's can sense this coming a mile away. However wearing United Colors of Benetton can be a powerful move. Known for their provocative publicity campaign, Benetton is a sure way to score high marks with fellow HiLoians.

There are 3 essential categories in selecting the perfect HiLoian wardrobe: color, comfort and vintage. With other categories like active outdoor wear and ironic t-shirts, though not as important as the top 3, serve a very important purpose to the HiLioan wardrobe.

The hues that make up a typical "organic cotton" wardrobe are pale and muted colors. Heather (interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyish shades with flecks of color) is also a very intelligent move in acquiring the HiLoian color.

Comfort is a very important factor in selecting your clothing. Yoga gear is one of the top selections for comfort clothing. Not only does a vast majority of the HiLoian women attend Yoga classes, the right yoga outfit can score you high points within the community. If you're walking to the local farmers market or just walking the park with your bottle of Smart Water, comfort clothing is one of the essential steps to take in selecting your wardrobe.

Vintage wear is a fan fav to the HiLoian! There's a wide spectrum of vintage gear that can turn any hip, HiLoian's head. Anything from shawls, Cashmere sweaters, scarfs,(scarfs are a HUGE winner in the HiLoians eyes, but we will save that one for a future Hiloism.) denim, blazers and shoes, just to name a few. It's very important in shopping at the correct type of "vintage store". Do not attempt on getting your vintage wear at the Goodwill, instead try more of an overpriced upscale selection like Decade.