Ultra-Chic Founder of Two Skirts in Telluride Shares Her Favorite Things

Courtesy of Kristin Holbrook

1. CLOTHING DESIGNER
Never a Wallflower owner Dana Schoonover is a Denver designer, and we have become best friends through our work—we even traveled to Marrakech together last summer for inspiration! Every season, she paints an original print and transfers her art to fabric in small batches, which makes her items so unique. neverawallflower.com

2. COMMUNITY EVENT
The Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show is the most exciting event of the year. The show is locally produced, insanely creative, super fun, and for a very good cause. tellurideaidsbenefit.org

3. LUGGAGE

My MZ Wallace Large Metro Tote Deluxe slides over my carry-on suitcase handle, fits under my seat, and is machine washable. I went to Europe for two weeks with a carry-on and 13 dresses. I’m an excellent packer. MZ Wallace Large Metro Tote Deluxe, $295, mzwallace.com

4. BEAUTY PRODUCT
I love mascara and lipstick, and Bobbi Brown (a Telluride local) is my favorite. The Bobbi Brown lipstick in “Telluride” is a hit because the reddish-brown color looks great on everyone. Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color, $32. bobbibrowncosmetics.com

5. COLORADO MUSEUM
The Telluride Historical Museum is in the original Telluride Hospital. It’s fascinating what you can learn there about the mining days. Fun fact: Telluride was once called “The City of Lights” because it was the first town ever to have AC electricity.

6. FURNITURE
All my furniture is from Sage House Designs in Telluride. My white woven leather kitchen chairs by Safavieh are my favorite.Sage House Designs, 220 E. Colorado Ave., Unit 103, Telluride. sagehousedesigns.com

7. COLORADO RESTAURANT
Telluride has so many great restaurants, but my go-to is the Chop House at the New Sheridan. I can always get a seat at the bar with a bartender who knows my name and my order: Sparkling rose and truffle fries. newsheridan.com

8. COLORADO ARTIST
“MD Famous Artist” is known for his huge colorful canvases of Main Street in Telluride. His pieces are bold, brilliant and contemporary. mdfamousartist.com

9. JEWELRY
I usually wear my Mikimoto pearl studs I got for college graduation, along with a Tess suede pearl wrap necklace, which is our signature jewelry piece at Two Skirts. Tess Medium Pearl Triple Wrap Necklace, $325. shoptwoskirts.com

10. HOME DESIGN STORE
Tweed has so much color, which makes me happy. I love their artwork and home décor, plus they carry the best housewarming gift: Savon Liquide Marseille French soap. Tweed Interiors, 151 S. Pine St., Telluride. tweedinteriors.com

11. HAIR
I’ve been going to Shayla Wilkes at Yx Salon in Telluride for 20 years. I was an air-dry overnight and curling iron in the morning girl, but I just got a Dyson Air Wrap and it’s amazing for all-in-one dry and curl. I use R+CO hair products. Yx Salon, 35 S. Spruce St., Telluride.

12. GOLF CLOTHING
My friend Sutton Schuler designs a women’s golf line called Ladies Only, designed right here in Telluride. I used to dream about the concept of a great golf dress, and now they are part of her collection! Ribbed Scratch Dress, $128. ladiesonlygolf.com