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SPRING/ SUMMER 2015
^ Editor’s note
This edition of the Buffalo Exchange ‘Zine might be showing up while winter’s frost is still on your sidewalks, but spring, summer, and lightning bugs are most assuredly around the corner. For this issue we present to you more of what we’ve heard you like the most, and mixed in some trends on our radar that we thought were a lot of fun. We have taken the opportunity to focus on little details that make us smile; many of the DIYs are for days when you hang out in your tank top and shorts and decorate your nails, try new hair designs, or learn a new crafting skill (macramé is back!). Men, fear not, we have some tips for getting your closets into shape. You could also just enjoy the closets and styles of some of the people who took the time to share about themselves. We have an ‘Inside Your Closet’ that is a vintage treat, two really fantastic customers, and one very rockin’ employee.
Finally, we invite you to enjoy our vintage editorial that is simultaneously introducing our newest baby in the herd, The Vintage Buffalo, our online store dedicated to the unique side of our business. It will feature one-of-a-kind fashions, jewelry, and accessories. We are additionally starting ‘sell-by-mail’ which will enable those not living in cities with Buffalo Exchange stores to sell to us. Keep your antennae out this spring for the launch of these great new additions for our customers! Zine Team: Rebecca Block, Joe Carrel, Inara Edrington, Gneiss Hobbs, Stephanie Lew & Emma Robinson Publisher: Buffalo Exchange Ltd. Illustrators: Emma Robinson Printers: Arizona Lithographers & Western Web Graphics Contributors: Mary Kolego, Jadeyn Moore, Netherina Noble, Kara Perry & Delton Russell Photographers: Michael Hallsenius, Alisha Gaskins, Andrew Goodwyn, Stephanie Lew & Marita Weil Special thanks to all of the stores that contributed
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CUSTOMER PROFILE
charlotte, nc
Delton Russell
Consumer Affairs Specialist for people that live with substance use disorders
• My personal style... Utilitarian. I wear vintage pearl buttons whether I’m out in the junkyard pulling parts for my latest project or I’ve got a hot date. The things I wear that aren’t vintage are handcrafted American-made goods like Raleigh Denim jeans and Red Wing Heritage boots. • My style icons... Ironically, old redneck dudes that don’t give a damn about fashion • I spend my free time... On all things pre-1964 American, especially cars. I am quite fortunate to be part of the Iron Lords car club, a brotherhood of guys that share similar tastes as myself. • My favorite Buffalo Exchange find... A really rad vintage Pendleton! • The “go-to-items” in my closet... An old quilted flannel that has made weekly appearances for over a decade, and an awesome Bigfoot monster truck shirt from the 80s • Those overalls you’re holding... Were salvaged from a long-abandoned farm house. I took them home, hand washed them in the sink and have worn them quite often for about 3 years now. • I find inspiration from... a mix between 90s indie rock bands (Polvo, Verbena), 80s punk bands (Black Flag, Minor Threat) and southern blue collar working guys from the 70s and 80s that spent their paychecks in honky tonks listening to Johnny Paycheck and Moe Bandy. • I’m currently listening to... The Black Angels, along with bands that are always in constant rotation, like Verbena, Silver Jews and Queens of the Stone Age • My favorite thing about Buffalo Exchange... finding quality vintage clothes without having to dig through piles of bad dress shirts from the 90s
PHOTOGRAPHY: ALISHA GASKINS
Amethyst Geode Nails
with
Lynette Cenee
Perfect for festivals with eye catching detail, Lynette shows us how to create the perfect amethyst geode nail look in 4 easy steps!
You will need: 3-4 polishes of a similar color story going from light to dark, including one with glitter.
1. After painting your base coat, begin with the darkest color first and create a center point for your geode design. (This doesn’t have to be perfect, in fact it translates better if not.)
2. Taking the lighter colors, alternate between them and begin outlining the center point until you fill up the space on your nail.
3. Clean the edges with a brush and polish remover.
4. Add glitter to the center point and finish with a top coat.
For the full tutorial, visit Lynette’s channel: www.youtube.com/nailswithlynette. e n N ic k O n k N ic k O n ke P h o to by n .c o m
Lynette CenĂŠe is a multi-faceted artist, talented not only in nail design by also hair styling and make-up artistry. She is a go-to artist for countless celebrities, photo shoots, music videos, fashion shows, tv/film, magazine spreads, and every major award show. Currently she can be found freelancing for many exciting and creative projects or bouncing around Los Angeles filming content for her YouTube channel.
Additional Inpiration for SPRING
Inside My Closet
with Buffalo Exchange’s Northwest Area Manager
Mary Kolego
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself: I grew up on a sheep ranch How would you describe your style? Modern Romantic Who are your fashion icons? Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Betsy Johnson... What is your favorite Buffalo find? A Fiorucci printed rooster skirt that I got many years ago at the Tempe store What is your favorite part about the job? I love the people, the clothes and the fact that every day brings a new challenge and the potential for a great find What is the biggest fashion mistake people make? Following trends without taking into consideration what looks good on you and what you really like to wear. Good fashion is timeless. What music are you currently listening to? Brazilian Girls, Paganini, Willie Nelson, Hjaltalin, Emma Shapplin What are your favorite movies? Paris, Texas & Choose Me What is your best fashion advice? Have fun with fashion Make your own occasions
Mary at Buffalo, circa 1979
PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL HALLSENIUS
Festival Braids Are here You don’t want your hair to get in the way of jamming out to your favorite bands. Check out this braid tutorial so you can get back to the music! Hairstylist: Ely Sañudo, Aveda Institute
( ( ( ( Prep your hair by brushing it thoroughly and adding a texturizing spray.
Start from a deep side part. Gather the front section for the french braid.
Moving away from the face begin braiding while pulling sections from behind and underneath.
Once you’ve braided around the ear you’ll begin the fishtail by splitting the remaining hair into two sections.
For the full video tutorial visit YouTube.com/BuffaloExchange
( ( From the outside of the two main sections grab small subsections and bring them across to the opposite sides.
At the end of your braid tie it with an elastic and you can begin texturizing by gently pulling at the plaits.
D en V e R
a chat with employee
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Sh e l l h or n Sales Floor Expert, Buyer, Cashier, Customer Service Trainer, and expert in vintage tees and leather jackets
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. Oh man! Well, I’m a giant nerd, so I live life like I’m in The Twilight Zone, and I of course believe in ghosts and aliens and everything in between! The truth is out there, man. haha
t of your job? What is your favorite par e job! I’m so in ? Having such an incredibl My favorite part of my job Exchange Colorado, employment with Buffalo my of ect asp ry eve h wit love planet earth! I t amazing human beings on mos the of e som h wit g workin about clothing and learn far beyond my years, to ty uni ort opp the had have ess at Buff too! a huge role in my happin y pla ers tom cus Our n. fashio
How would you describe your style? Just picture this, if Guns n’ Roses had a baby with Elvira, and then let The Ramones baby-sit all the time, you’d get a now 24 year old Shelly Shellhorn. haha
How has work ing for Buff alo influenc ed your style? Working at Bu ffalo has in fluenced me greatly by su rrounding me with some of the most uniq uely stylish coworkers an customers kn d own to man. It’s inspirin g to be pushed to the limits on dr es si ng wild and craz y everyday as if yo u’ re going to the party of the century!
What is one of your favorite Buffalo finds? Holy cow, I’ve scored some amazing stuff here, but I think the thin g that takes the cake is my two-piec e white leather and silver studded Elvis suit! That thing is KILLER.
What are the biggest fashion mist akes people make? I think the biggest mistake a pers on can make when it comes to the way they dress is not HOW they do so, but WHERE they purchase their clothing . It’s important to know where your clothes are comi ng from and who made them. It’s great to recycle clothes and buy used stuff! That’s why Buffalo Exchange and other resa le shops/thrifts are so amazing to me, and that’s exactly why I only shop there!
What is your best fashion advice? The only advice I could ever give to someone about fashion is, JUST BE YOURSELF! I can’t stress enough how important that is. I think some of the best fashions in history came from people who weren’t afraid to let their inner weirdo out! Life is too short to compare yourself, or try to copy someone else, ya know?
Introducing The Vintage Bualo, a curated collection of hand picked vintage clothing and accessories from across the nation.
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Knots of fun: Macramé made easy Accessorize your festival outfit with your own DIY beaded choker What you will need:
2 cords - one piece should be 7’, the other about 4’ A clipboard to secure the cords as you knot A Marker, 7 beads - one should be larger to use as a centerpiece & Measuring tape or ruler
1 Fold both pieces of / cord in half, creating
a loop at the top. Clip the top of the loop with the clipboard to keep the cords in place while you knot. Now you have four cords to knot with, two long and two short.
2 Take one of the short / cords and create a knot
(shown below) about an inch from the top on your loop. Tighten the knot to keep it in place. Repeat this knot two more times to create the beginning of the necklace and to keep your 1” loop in place.
3 String your beads in the / order you want them in the necklace onto the other short cord. Tie the end of that short cord that carries your beads to the belt loop of your pants. This will keep the cord taut, making it easier to knot.
4 Now you will use the two / longer cords to begin the
knots for the necklace. Follow the diagram to create the knot around the 2 short cords. You will repeat this knot five times to complete one full spiral. Once you have created one full spiral, you can cut the first short cord that you used to form the loop at the top.
5 When you have created a spiral, flip the cords / around and continue with this knot again. Repeat until you have about 5� of spiral knots.
6 Slide your first small bead up and tie another knot / to secure it in place. Tie four more knots to complete the spiral. Repeat for each bead, creating a spiral between each.
7 Knot until you have repeated another 5� of spiral / knots. The section of knots on either side of your beads should be even.
8 Take all of your cords and wrap them to create / one large knot to finish. This knot can be slid through your loop as a clasp to wear your finished piece.
#MyBufExFavFind
Customers show off their fav finds from Buffalo Exchange on Instagram
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I purchased this dress at the Albuquerque, NM location this summer. It’s my favorite because it makes me feel like a princess, obviously! - Alix
INXS shirt from buffalo exchange Los Angeles, California. Thompson Twins shirt from buffalo exchange Albuquerque, New Mexico. - Melinda Tesch
I bought this coat in October at the Costa Mesa, California location. I love this jacket, because it instantly makes any outfit more put together! - Danielle Ernst
I found these while I was selling this winter in Boston. Amazing find! Loved that they were distressed and worn already. Frye boots are made tough! - Jeffrey
I bought these pants at the location on Valencia in San Francisco a couple months ago and they've been a staple in my wardrobe since. They're easy and fun to style and they're the perfect pop of color for the San Francisco gloom. - Mae Powell
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I bought my Jeffrey Campbell c r e e p e r platforms in early July of 2014 at the Buffalo Exchange located in Austin, TX. These shoes are my favorite not only for their obvious eye catching beauty, but because I truly believe a woman's closet is not complete without at least one pair of kickass shoes like these! - Parinaz Hemmat
I saw this beautiful bag hanging on the rack and I knew within seconds of laying my eyes on it that she was mine, I scooped her up so no one could get her. As I continued shopping, I found the perfect pair of chucks to match. It was a happy Saturday in the city. Purchased from Buffalo Exchange NY East Village. - Mary
I got this shirt in Phoenix, Arizona on December 26. I am so in love with this shirt. It's cute and it could go with a long skirt or high waist shorts. It's my favorite boho summer outfit! - Bella Hernandez
I found this bolo tie at the 14th street location in DC. It was the first day of a western wear sale and I bought the bolo tie for a conference I was attending the next day. It’s a favorite of mine, because it has that beautiful stone and is an eye catching piece. -Michael
CUSTOMER PROFILE
AUSTIN, tx
Netherina Noble
, Photographer & Model
• I began shopping at Buffalo Exchange... Five years ago when I first moved to Austin • My personal style... Fancy fairy lady/school girl headed out to lunch • My style icons... Donyale Luna, FKA Twigs, Cipriana Quann • This spring/summer item I’m looking forward to wearing... Tube tops! • My favorite Buffalo Exchange find... A black slip with lace and blue & silver trim • The “go-to-item” in my closet... Tights in a variety of colors • I find fashion inspiration... From other female artists, of course, but I could just as easily be inspired by the architectural design of a city building or the backdrop of a country hillside • I spend my free time... Writing pen letters to friends, trampoline-jumping, and taking photographs • I’m currently listening to... Swedish artist iamamiwhoami • My favorite movies... I Am Dina and Billy Elliott • My favorite thing about Buffalo Exchange... I can always find something stylishly different there, even at the last minute • Fashion advice... Don’t shy away from wearing something absolutely bizarre -you’ll always find someone who appreciates your eccentricity
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREW GOODWYN
ORGANIZED LIFE 6 the
TIP #1 Sock orphans never find their mates Lonely Sock Syndrome is easily cured with a couple $10 drawer organizers. It’s also smart to keep them nearby their shoe siblings.
TIP #2 Tees should all be visible at once Turn ‘em on end! Fold each arm side in, then fold in thirds or quarters to match the depth of the drawer.
TIP #3 Organize odd items by activity Whether it’s workout wear, leg warmers or jerseys, keeping them separate will ensure they don’t get lost in the midst of your daily wear.
tIPS FOR YOUR CLOSETS & DRESSERS by Rebecca Block
TIP #4 Maximize shoe space Store them toe-to-heel and lay tall boots flat. Drawers that are extra deep should be maximized with bigger, thicker items, while shallow ones should be used for smaller, flatter stuff.
TIP #5 Get the slim flocked hangers They save space and nothing’s falling off those babies.
TIP #6 Maintain the gain Once you’re organized, keep it that way. A few minutes of post-laundry maintenance* beats hours of re-organizing. *completion of said maintenance should always be celebrated with a nice cold one
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