While high-fashion style and sexy are likely the last things that come to mind when thinking about Del Paso Boulevard, the “I Hella Love Fashion” fashion show hosted at the trendy Greens Hotel can only be summed up by those words. Coordinated by Noelle Tavares of the clothing line Faedrah’s and sponsored by Vitamin Water and Skin Deep Finishing Institute, the open space formerly occupied by Article Salon and Boutique was transformed Saturday night into a runway showcasing some of Sacramento’s most talented designers. Models raced around backstage to receive last-minute touch-ups on their hair and makeup and took practice struts down the runway until the final minutes before the show. A

The fliers and advertisements promised big things: “Local arts, crafts and fashion vendors will descend upon K Street, transforming downtown Sacramento into a bustling creative district.” On Saturday, Sacramento News and Review hosted the inaugural Third Saturday Creative Block Party and nudged K Street in the right direction. Despite the scorching heat, more than 40 aspiring clothing and jewelry designers, artists and local businesses set up shop along K Street. “I think it’s wonderful of SN&R to have done this…it brings life to the downtown area. We’re so happy to be here,” said Ginger Wong, president of Transformations Makeup Institute, did makeup, hair and glitter tattoos. Both asp

Art enthusiasts and skateboarders came together Saturday at downtown's A Bitchin' Space Gallery for a night of skating, dance music spun by DJ Chris Martinez and, of course, art. The show, "Boards and Graphics," ran from Friday through Sunday and hosted its reception last night as part of the Second Saturday Art Walk. Curator of the show, gallery owner and skateboarder Gale Hart invited more than 30 artists from around California to participate in hand-painting skate decks, most of them created by Sacramento-based Legend skateboards. "It's really interesting to see the different styles and techniques via the skateboard as a canvas," said Mike Edwards, who attended Saturday's reception.