Remembering the Pink Poodle Posse

Poodle designs were appliquéd on skirts, and red-headed actress Lucille Ball was known for her “poodle” haircut. According to an advertisement in a New York newspaper, pink poodles even were rented to women “who only have a short time but want to make a lasting impression.”

Looking back: Best of 2009

Everybody needs to know their bra size and what the federal dollars go to.

Colorado’s first women’s literary society turns 125

The Fortnightly Club of Boulder is the oldest women’s literary club in the state, and one of the oldest in the country, founded in 1884 by Mary Rippon, a “founding mother” of the University of Colorado in Boulder. Last month, the club celebrated its 125th anniversary.

Five women who light the community

These are the stories of our women — women who have left footsteps into unmarked paths of astrogeophysics, journalism and community service.

You might have graduated high school with them or welcomed into town as your neighbors. Perhaps one of these women picked tomatoes for you from her garden or collected toys for your Christmas. These women have carpooled your kids, and they have tutored your daughters and sons.

In the garage

I stumbled upon the ad on Craigslist for “Auto Maintenance 101.” It might as well have boasted, “Stop being silly, Leah. Take the mystery out of this once and for all!”

Red Hot Mama!

Jennifer Vincent’s skin glows like a classic 1940s pinup girl. Her soft curls sparkle and shine. Her black lingerie celebrates her feminine curves. Thanks to the photography by Iman Woods, Vincent isn’t just portraying a sexy pinup model. She is one. But Woods’ Photoshop editing isn’t the only reason Vincent is glowing. She’s also six and a half months pregnant.

Business sense: You schmooze, you lose, part 2

The real networking work takes place at the event. That’s where the action is. It’s also where many women stumble.