Sweetndirty

MASS APPEAL - INSPIRATION

2011-04-29T14:23:00.000-04:00

Flawless.

2011-02-23T17:31:00.002-05:00

I love the collaboration that happens in the City of Buffalo....a big thank you to Luke Copping for including me in this amazing series of portraits. His ongoing focus of this project is profiling "creatives" in Western New York, I'm happy to be included. Check out it out: http://lukecopping.com/blog/index.php/the-erin/

xoxo

-E

Let's get physical with Buffalo Spree

2011-01-18T13:35:00.004-05:00

Check out my latest post on Buffalospree.com!

http://www.buffalospree.com/Blogs/Style-Council/Annual-2011/Spree-Style-with-Erin-Habes-Let-rsquos-get-physical/

xoxo,

E

Free Henry Photo Shoot.

2011-01-12T21:45:00.016-05:00

This past Tuesday I had the pleasure of styling the local band Free Henry! with the assistance of Hot Toddy aka (Jeff Todd).

A Big Thank You to....
Urban Threads
Visualeyes
James Hickey
City Lights Photography
Newell Nussbaumer (For letting us raid his house)
and the newly revamped Free Henry! crew (for letting me dive into their closets)

Free Henry! is gearing up for their new album, dropping soon. Stay tuned for a full post of pictures and more juicy stuff in a couple of weeks on Buffalo Spree.

Cheers,

E

Cher's closet can be yours

2011-01-06T23:30:00.004-05:00

With the app "Dress Assistant" from the new App Store for the Mac!

Color me happy.

2011-01-03T12:11:00.005-05:00

What a great way to start the New Year off with some amazing color enhanced posts. Check out my good friend Luke Copping and his "Pigment Portrait" series. Also my latest installment for Buffalo Spree, "Color me happy" with the fresh Pantone colors for Spring 2011! Enjoy the FREE Pantone link:)

http://lukecopping.com/blog/index.php/pigment/

http://www.buffalospree.com/Blogs/Style-Council/Annual-2010/Sree-Style-with-Erin-Habes-Color-me-happy/

Cheers!

Style Council: One for me; one for you

2010-12-16T19:46:00.003-05:00

Enjoy my Elmwood Village outing! http://www.buffalospree.com/Blogs/Style-Council/Annual-2010/One-for-me-one-for-you-gift-guide/

Buffalo Spree: Style Council

2010-12-14T18:12:00.004-05:00

Happy to announce that I'm the newest fashion blogger for Buffalo Spree Magazine!

It's such a pleasure, I'm a huge fan. I remember graduating from Williamsville South and creating my first jewelry line. I was working and selling my wares at Tricia's Shoes at the time. A woman from Buffalo Spree called me and wanted to use one of my pieces for a photo shoot. I was on cloud nine...thinking my jewelry was going to be in a glossy magazine!! Aww good memories:)

The true beginning of my fashion career.

Enjoy my Q & A on www.buffalospree.com, and my weekly blogging column "Style Council" every Tuesday and Thursday!

xoxo

-E

MASS APPEAL 2010 VIDEOS 1 & 2

2010-12-14T17:33:00.006-05:00

Nate Peracciny has joined our Mass Appeal team and I couldn't be any happier. Check out these visually stunning Elmwood Village branded films, they definitely give a lot to think about in the realm of what can be done to make a community appealing. Enjoy!

Episode 1

Mass Appeal 2010 ( Episode 1 of 4 ) from nathan m peracciny on Vimeo.

Episode 2

Mass Appeal 2010 ( Episode 2 of 4 ) from nathan m peracciny on Vimeo.

Thank you Nate, you rock.

xoxo

-E

Handbag heaven.

2010-12-07T16:30:00.004-05:00

I was working at Babyroom earlier this week, which shares spaces with Modern/ Nostalgia on Hertal Avenue. The new hot spot in my opinion....these stores are such a shout out to old beautiful retail spaces, tin ceiling and hardwood floors! They have a great selection of clothing, accessories...and some Sweet & Dirty favorites like: Gentle Fawn, Spiewak, and RARE eyewear!!

A battle I always found with having my store back in the day, was the lack of cool purses at a great price point. I would go to these trade shows and only find real leather bags that retailed for $300+. Of course I did find my golden gems but I always wanted to sell NICE, killer real leather bags... so my surprise when I wandered over to M/N and saw some delious finds...ranging in the $150- $200!! Score and WORTH the money. It's just such an added level of taste that everyone should invest in...

***These bags are also made out of recycled leather pieces!! So the scrapes that expensive companys don't use they take and make some pretty awesome bags:)

Check them out!

Visit M/N @ 1382 Hertal Avenue.

xoxo

E

Groovy.

2010-12-02T19:51:00.003-05:00

BUST Magazine

Wearable art concept just went to a whole-nother-level! Ideas are flowing...also note the seating:)

xoxo

-E

The heart of Anatomy.

2010-11-28T22:57:00.017-05:00

Giorgio Armani said "The difference between style and fashion is quality". With current retail's ongoing obsession with disposable clothing, do we dare say quality is the lost art of the recession era? Stores like Forever 21 and H & M have become standards...scary, I know, but everyone shops there. It's one of our dirty little secrets.

Don’t follow the trend. With fashion going so mass market cheap, everyone is starting to look like a cookie cutout. The beauty is standing out, taking pride in yourself with a stylish individualized look. Think special and custom and that’s what you get when you look at the rise in Buffalo’s emerging designers. There is a sense of revolution in the air; talented local designers stepping up to the plate selling quality clothing and accessories.

The concept is to shop local and support these creative designers. So, next time you go on a shopping binge and buy 4 skirts that will last you 4 weeks before they fall apart...buy ONE well-made skirt from a local designer that will last you 20 years.

At the heart of this Buffalo revolution is a new store, designer and state of mind, Anatomy. Owner and designer Ali Eagen, reminds me of myself at 25, so excited and intent on fulfilling a lifetime dream. Ali's story is oh so familiar: Buffalo born, moved to NYC, and a slave to the fashion industry. This fresh perspective and need for creating one's own lifestyle is key to the thriving fashion community that is starting to lay their roots down in the Queen City.

So Ali, which one are you? Sweet or Dirty?

Miss Ali Eagen

*She is also carrying my Sweet & Dirty vintage...

Anatomy is located @ 569 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222, and online www.madebyanatomy.com.

(Also thank you to my "model" friend Sean Wrafter for striking a pose)

xoxo

-E

I have a bone to pick.

2010-11-22T01:09:00.009-05:00

One of my favorite jewelry designers Erica Weiner, just opened her first store in NYC! I used to carry her line @ Sweet & Dirty...some of you might remember the "Penis Bone" necklace!??

EW is now sold in Anna Grace. Buy in.

xoxo

-E

Mass Appeal: Press

2010-11-09T20:53:00.007-05:00

Thank you to all of the photographers!!! xoxo

Nate Benson
http://natebenson.com/

Artvoice
http://blogs.artvoice.com/stillbuffalo/2010/11/08/mass-appeal-2010/

Buffalo.com
http://www.mybuffalo.com/_Mass-Appeal-2010/video/1448238/85283.html

http://www.mybuffalo.com/_Mass-Appeal/photo/11617924/85283.html?setId=77031&enlarge=true

***My dress is from Anna Grace, one of my favorite stores on Elmwood!! http://www.shopannagrace.com/

Evolutionstudio
http://evolutionstudio.zenfolio.com/p503809587

Thinkincolor
http://www.facebook.com/thinkincolorphotography

UB Spectrum
http://issuu.com/thespectrum/docs/spectrum-110810-final/8

Lukia Costello
www.facebook.com/lukia.costello

Mass Appeal: A Creative Community.

2010-11-09T20:50:00.001-05:00

***Thank YOU***

That was one of the most magical nights of my life. It truly takes a community to come together for a common goal, and this production was no exception.

I'm blessed to have some of the best students in the world that dedicate SO MUCH to my shows. This passion fuels my drive, teaching them the craft of inventing a concept and bringing it to life.

I was blown away by the TRENDS that existed on that stage Friday night….the vibe was electric. The start of the show really set the tone for me, thank you to Laura Robinson for coming up with the concept of the Warriors. That idea so brilliantly clicked and made the show come together for me....."Warriors come out to play". To give the creatives of Buffalo the opportunity to "Play" and to build your BRAND, was the spark that ignited the show. The finale left everyone speechless and covered in goosebumps, for the first time ever....Miss Morgen Love had the final say!!

Everyone worked so hard from the production, lighting, set-design, boutiques, local designers, artists, makeup, hair stylists, models, students, EVA, sponsors, volunteers, photographers, video and friends......we showed the world that BUFFALO HAS A FASHION CULTURE!!!

I leave you with this.........

"Creativity is judged in terms of its ability to communicate experience and its potential for this to be shared". -Negus, K. & Pickering, M.

We are all Warriors.

xoxo

Erin Habes

The NEW wearable art for MA.

2010-10-31T22:14:00.008-04:00

I tickle, I tease.

Amy Hartman/ Talking Leaves

Kate Palame/ ETS

Megan Lee/ Tabree

Mary Grace/ Cafe Aroma

Jeffrey Todd/ Sorrento Cheese

Adam Weekley & Rebekah Champ/ Elmwood Village Fabric

Conrad Bush/ Spot Coffee

xoxo

-E

Mass Appeal .03

2010-10-31T22:02:00.002-04:00

It's here. Get your tickets NOW, before they sellout by Wed.

For more info visit www.elmwoodvillage.org!

xoxo

-E

Mr. T, thank you.

2010-09-29T00:42:00.000-04:00

BUST Magazine

Little birds fly away.

2010-09-28T17:31:00.005-04:00

(Ade, another former student:)

One of my favorite students, Kadeem has now gone off to FIT this semester...I'm so proud of the work he is producing, his photography has blossomed into something really really great.

Check it out.

http://kjohnlasoul.com

xoxo
-E

An award.

2010-09-28T17:22:00.004-04:00

Friday night was pretty surreal, I was awarded the "Young Alumnus Achievement Award" for 2010 by the Buffalo State College Alumnus Association. The ceremony was very special, and I was surrounded by all my life mentors that have seen me grow....in my college years, the fashion industry, and now as a teacher. Thank you to Deb Ambrosini Habes , Cherry Searle, Elaine Polvinen, and to my students...I do what I do because of you!! Mad love, xoxo

Mini me.

2010-09-17T00:28:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite stores on Bedford Ave in Brooklyn.....Mini mini market's blog is super cute, and I want one of each please. My birthday is Sunday, all gifts can be sent to the mansion.

thank you.

http://www.miniminimarket.com/mini/

in the mood.

2010-09-17T00:12:00.001-04:00

Color changing nail polish. That's all I have to say.

http://www.themoodpolish.com/#

OM MANI PADME HUM

2010-09-16T21:03:00.006-04:00

I had the pleasure of helping some International students today. This Sunday @ Buffalo State, there will be a traditional Chinese Celebration. Including a fashion show of some really beautiful garments. Some guidance was needed with the line-up, choreography, and models. As a thank you, they gifted me with a "Tibetan prayer wheel" charm....pretty sweet.

*Monks and Buddhist practitioners use the Tibetan Prayer wheel to improve their karma and distribute blessings on others. Inside all Tibetan Prayer wheels there is a rolled up piece of paper with a prayer on it. By spinning the wheel the user will achieve the same effect as by saying or chanting the prayer. Tibetan Buddhists hope to achieve compassion by saying this prayer, and they also hope to get rid of negative urges and emotions.

xoxo

-E

Betty gets dirty.

2010-09-16T20:52:00.000-04:00

a sweet & dirty story.

2010-09-16T20:16:00.007-04:00

Once upon a time....two friends bonded over shopping, My So Called Life, NYC and the love for Diesel...a button became our being with the quote "I'm just a dirty Diesel Girl". One took "Sweetdiesel", the other took "Dirtydiesel"...the journey began, and now, beyond a boutique that once stood, we know each other inside and out and I'm blessed to have the Sweet to my Dirty:)

Looking at Facebook....I noticed that most of my profile pictures included my best friend Abbycakes. Good memories, great haircuts and some much needed reflection.

xoxo
-E

Buffalo Hunting.

2010-09-12T13:46:00.007-04:00

My dear friend and mentor Joan, lives and breaths O'Connell's for good reason:) CEO Bernie is killin it on this grey Sunday.....a wonderful article in the New York Times about the store. It's a Buffalo Legend. Read up.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/t-magazine/12talk-petkanas-t.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=O%27Connell%27s%20men%27s%20shop&st=cse

Buy in: http://shop.oconnellsclothing.com/

Lukia Costello.

2010-08-15T22:14:00.004-04:00

Some shots of a photo shoot I had last week with Lukia Costello! She wanted to capture me in "my element", teaching at Buffalo State College in the Fashion Program. What better way then 10 deep with some mannequins!!

Check out her website! http://www.lukiacostello.com/

xoxo

-E

Pool boy dance.

2010-06-28T21:40:00.005-04:00

I've never been too excited about bathing suit shopping........until now! I stopped into one of my favorite vintage stores Ritzy Rags on Union Rd. Heaven before my eyes, 2 racks of vintage (never-worn) bathing suits. Ok so when your a bigger girl:) you think vintage....it's not going to fit, well "My Cup Runneth Over". I scored 3 bathing suits for a total of $50, the best part all of these suits is I can now fulfill my dream of being Dixie Wentworth! All Suits ranged in the price of $15- $20, worth taking a drive.

Check out the website (swimwear in-store)
www.ritzyragsconsignment.com

xoxo
-E

I think about fashion! I'm looking for students!

2010-06-23T17:00:00.003-04:00

Vintage finds.

2010-06-18T10:47:00.006-04:00

I had the pleasure of going around Buffalo yesterday finding the goods with my friend Dana! We found some amazing finds, she scored with a killer pair of sunglasses (bitch) and a white elephant pot, that reminded us of a Jonathan Adler piece!

xoxo
-E

Cumber my bun.

2010-06-13T00:05:00.003-04:00

This is brilliant.

Via. Vagabondnyc

-E

Oliver Peoples 2010 Campaign: 'Les enfants sennuient le dimanche (The ch...

2010-06-13T00:03:00.001-04:00

I have a sick obsession with eyewear. LOVE.

xoxo

-E

Buffalo Girlfriend Getaways

2010-06-08T00:19:00.001-04:00

"Girlfriend Getaway" screening!!

2010-05-24T17:40:00.003-04:00

MAY 25, 2010 7-9PM

@ ROOM on Hertal Ave

COME AND ENJOY SOME VINO AND COOKIES FROM DELISH!!

Krudmart: New Insight!

2010-05-20T09:54:00.005-04:00

Dear Insight,

I'm in love with you.

xoxo
-E

Come see the NEW store! I'm also working on my Vintage section.....editing picture now:) It's been deemed the "Love Child of Erin Habes" lol.

http://www.krudmart.com/women-s/dresses

Zebra shoes $20

Advice on Flea Market shopping!

2010-05-17T14:14:00.002-04:00

Go to Design*Sponge for advice from pros on flea markets!

CVB part 2

2010-05-11T21:47:00.005-04:00

Shea's- Jersey Boys

Bacchus

Delish!

Albright Knox- Final reveal!

We are going to have a special screening @ ROOM, not sure on the date.
Stay tuned.

Block Club: Runway 3.0

2010-05-11T21:33:00.008-04:00

The Pierce Arrow Building,
a piece of Brooklyn in Buffalo.

Cheryl Gorski's Runway point of view.

2010-05-11T21:06:00.006-04:00

Some of my favorites:

Senior Designers

Single Items:

Wearable Art

Local Designer:

Adam Lippes
Thank you Cheryl, always amazing.

xoxo
-E

FASHION 3.0 at Pierce Arrow Bldg. | Artvoice TV

2010-05-11T20:48:00.001-04:00

FASHION 3.0 at Pierce Arrow Bldg. | Artvoice TV

Giving Morgen Love the Love.

2010-05-11T19:18:00.006-04:00

First time i met Morgen, she had such amazing swagger as she walked into Sweet & Dirty. Her style was perfection.....not to mention her smile contained 2 gold teeth. She is one of my favorite people, and it's a pleasure to see her grow as a designer on the RUNWAY!

Read her designer profile @ Auxiliary Magazine!

more of Morgan Love’s Designs can be seen at her etsy store : www.ironandfire.etsy.com

credits
photography and interview : Luke Copping
model : Kerry Quaile
makeup artist : Shianne Valletta
hair stylist : Kristin Draudt

xoxo
-E

Krudmart Grand Opening pictures!

2010-04-19T00:51:00.007-04:00

(pictures by miss Kirsten Elizabeth)

KRUDMART wants to say Thank You to all the amazing people that came to our Grand Opening Party and showed us mad love. We had an amazing store debut and an even iller party. (Word up LoPro & Mario Bee) Much Love out to Mike from Rocksmith and Ease from Mishka for coming down from NYC and showin Krudmart Love!!!

Thanks to Hennessy Black for sponsoring!!!

Doors is open!!! 212 Grand Street, Buffalo, New York.

- The krudmart

CVB Video Shoot

2010-04-18T23:16:00.005-04:00

(Thanks to my sister for taking some photos....and not fixing my scarf!)

Updates! I've been working with TrueBlueBuffalo.com and The Convention and Visitors Bureau, on a fashion tourism video for Buffalo. It's a "Girlfriend's Getaway" theme, and we have been alllllll over the city filming on Hertal, Elmwood, Main Street, Chippewa and the Galleria Mall. I'm having a blast! Wardrobe provided by ADAM, Makeup by Shianne:)

So far we have hit:
Excuria Salon
ADAM
Macy's
Shoefly
Anna Grace
Everything Elmwood
ROOM
Chocolate Bar

Places still to go:
Mode
Coo Coo U
Delish
Bacchus
Shea's
Avant
Spot
Albright Knox

xoxo
-E

INTERSECTION: Get cultured.

2010-04-15T00:49:00.004-04:00

You are cordially invited to the world-premiere production of "The Goat, or who is Sylvia?" at the Road Less Traveled Theater and to INTERSECTION located at the Burns Building immediately following.

Join us on Saturday April 24th @ 7:30 p.m., for an after-theater drinking and thinking event.

Enjoy complimentary beverages and hors d'oeurves.

ROOM will be styling the Burns Building Lofts, taking a rustic open space and giving it a New York City feel.

***Limited tickets available $20***

***Includes entrance to "The Goat, or who is Sylvia?" and the after-party Intersection***

Please email RLTPintersection@gmail.com for tickets!!!

OH THE GOAT.....

(The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? is a dramatic comedy that focuses on a middle-aged husband and father whose life turns to chaos when he falls in love with a goat. The original production premiered on Broadway in 2002 and starred Bill Pullman and Mercedes Reuhl (later replaced by Bill Irwin and Sally Field). In addition to winning a Tony, it also received the 2003 Drama Desk Award for Best New Play and a nomination for the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.)

As if I have enough planned this month???? Love it.

xoxo
-E

Runway 3.0: New Era 59FIFTY!

2010-04-15T00:27:00.005-04:00

Thank you NEW ERA!!! These are LIMITED EDITION, and will be sold at the show MAY 1!
xoxo -E

Runway 3.0 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!

2010-04-15T00:23:00.004-04:00

THEY ARE GOING TO SELL OUT.

Runway 3.0 Tickets on Sale Now!

Join the Buffalo State fashion program for Runway 3.0. This one-of-a-kind event transforms the uniquely eclectic and historical Pierce Arrow Building into a "Technology: Obsession Progression" high-tech fashion event and features designs by Buffalo State students and WNY designers including Holly Hue, Aella, Morgen Love, and Adam Lippes.

Tickets on sale now at Wegmans and the Rockwell Hall Box Office.

Ticket price for 4:00 p.m. show: $10, general; $7, student (only available on campus).
Ticket price for 9:00 p.m. show: $20, general; $100, VIP (includes 7:00 p.m. VIP reception and 9:00 p.m. VIP seating.

To reserve tickets, call the Technology Department at ext. 6018 Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or e-mail BSCRUNWAY@gmail.com.

Pay by cash or check, in person at the Technology Department office, or send a check to TEC Dept. 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 ATTN: "Buffalo State College, Fashion Technology Program, Runway VIP.” Check should be written to: Buffalo State College FTT Scholarship Fund #200716.

Dessert reception afterward presented by the hospitality students.

BSCRUNWAY Blog.

http://www.buffalostate.edu/dailyarchive.xml?tyear=2010&tmonth=4&date=4/14/2010&deid=9905

Krudmart Grand Opening Party: Save the date.

2010-04-04T13:51:00.004-04:00

Before & almost

2010-04-02T01:57:00.005-04:00

Before.

After.

and soon to be a retail store. Welcome Krudmart to Grant Street, it took 5 months of our blood, sweat and tears. Well no tears because we kept it strictly gangster.

xoxo

-E

[Dipdive] DipApproved Video+Audio » Freshly Dipped : Bijules

2010-03-26T15:02:00.000-04:00

[Dipdive] DipApproved Video+Audio » Freshly Dipped : Bijules

PRESENTING RUNWAY 3.0

2010-03-15T01:07:00.000-04:00

Presenting Runway30

View more presentations from Elaine Polvinen.

ALIAS KRUDMART MIX – That 7a.m. Sunday Morning Disco Madness

2010-03-04T23:01:00.004-05:00

http://www.krudmart.com/blog/alias-krudmart-mix-that-7a-m-sunday-morning-disco-madness/

Guns a blazin'

2010-03-04T14:33:00.004-05:00

I hate guns and so I refuse to wear anything that glamorizes them but they doesn't mean I still don't think a lot of the jewelry/fashion out there that feature guns on them are not cool looking. But when I came across this from Eccouterre, this is a definite gun-themed jewelry I could get behind! Check out the link for more pics and info!

Gun Reclamation Project Upcycles Gun Parts Into Pacifist Eco-Jewelry

You can also check out the designers: B-side by Ken & Dana

You wanna go?

2010-03-03T01:28:00.003-05:00

Courtesy of Ben Siegel.

Texture.

2010-03-03T00:42:00.004-05:00

Krudmart. 212 Grant St.
April 2010

Room for FUN.

2010-02-28T00:16:00.005-05:00

Room's (second location) Grand Opening party.....one of the best parties EVER! Gorgeous store.....Love you guys.

xoxo

- E

Some Explicit Polaroids

2010-02-28T00:02:00.004-05:00

I saw this on opening night.....AMAZING!
My girl Kelly Meg Brennen was so hot and
sexy, you all NEED to go see this play. It
gets the official Sweet & Dirty tag of approval.

Here is some more info:
TORN SPACE THEATER proudly presents

The WNY Premiere of

SOME EXPLICIT POLAROIDS

By Mark Ravenhill

Directed by David Oliver

Torn Space Theater continues its retrospective of contemporary British drama, building on our previous Western New York premieres of two plays by Sarah Kane and last season’s THE FASTEST CLOCK IN THE UNIVERSE by Philip Ridley.

The British theatre movement of the 1990’s that came to be known as “In-Yer-Face-Theatre” shook up what had become an otherwise cautious decade of playwriting. It renewed the position of the writer at the forefront of the theatre making process. Raw language and content relentlessly flung an edgy new energy at the disillusionment of heightened materialism and gave a cool and unsettling voice to Generation X.

Controversial British playwright Mark Ravenhill brought his own sensibilities to the movement and in SOME EXPLICIT POLAROIDS, his fifth play, he continues his explorations of human survival in the age of technology and hyper-consumerism, where the old guidelines of social cause and consciousness have slid into self obsession and lost identity. His brilliantly honed characters cross in unexpected ways as they reach out, clash and struggle for common ground.

In the play, hardcore activist Nick is back in the world after serving fifteen years in prison for the abduction and torture of a corporate opportunist. But he finds the world is a very different place - his once impassioned leftist girlfriend has abandoned her beliefs to become a mainstream politician, he gets involved with a group of 20-somethings lost in a culture swinging from self-help platitudes to self-medication, and his powerful nemesis from his reactionary past is desperately stalking him.

The sterling cast includes local veterans Phil Knoerzer, Kristen Tripp-Kelly, Richard Lambert, Kelly Meg Brennen, Kurt Guba and Nathan Winkelstein.

WHERE: Torn Space Theater at the Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Circle
612 Fillmore Avenue, south of Broadway at Paderewski

WHEN: February 25, 26 & 27 / March 5 & 6 / 12 & 13 / 19, 20 & 21 @ 8:00

TICKETS: General - $20.00 / Students - $12.00
CALL: 812-5733 / tornspacetheater.com

xoxo
- E

2010-02-25T19:38:00.001-05:00

Hysterical Levitation- short version from Mara Hoffman on Vimeo.

- From Starworks:

Mara Hoffman’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection has been delivered in the form a trippy mytical short film. Hysterical Levitation follows the narrative of 4 foxy witches startin’ trouble in the forest.

Mara’s collection can be found at Shopstyle.com

*As I'm watching this I can't help but think its going to turn into a porno any minute. LOL*

Pink: Phase 2

2010-02-24T02:34:00.002-05:00

I love my girls @ New Age Salon!

ombré |ˈämˌbrā| adjective (of a fabric) having a dyed, printed, or woven design in which the color is graduated from light to dark.

well in my case hair ombré.

Krudmart: I'm your bitch.

2010-02-24T02:18:00.004-05:00

NEW RETAIL LOCATION
RE-OPENING APRIL 2010: 212 GRANT STREET.

Sneak peak

2010-02-24T02:09:00.005-05:00

Available at ROOM, and soon to be in the Krudmart windows.

All things red.

2010-02-24T00:10:00.006-05:00

Found.

@ Room, new hertal location.

@ Salvation Army Cheektowaga.

xoxo -E

Krud goes to Hellz.

2010-02-22T23:46:00.005-05:00

One of my favorite newly revamped brands is Hellz Bellz, their Fall 10 collection reminds me of AFZN from back in the day. We will have some killer pieces dropping in about a month or so @ Krudmart.

http://www.hellz-bellz.com/

xoxo
- E

Get up and do something.

2010-02-22T23:31:00.001-05:00

Nike Woman from edouard salier on Vimeo.

This video just made me want to get out of bed and conquer the world. Hope it does the same for you. Great video production by Edouard Salier, for Nike Woman!

xoxo
-E

Cool Vegas elements.

2010-02-22T22:59:00.005-05:00

I'm always looking for cheap and easy ways of creating interior elements. These stuck in my head from the Project Tradeshow.
Cinder block flower vase

Layers of wool felt, bound to a black wooden crate bottom.

Love.

xoxo
- E

Vintage finds.

2010-02-21T23:02:00.005-05:00

These items will be online this week! www.krudmart.com

Good prices too:)

Shoes: size 8
Belts: s, m, l

xoxo
-E

Rochester shop

2010-02-18T14:31:00.005-05:00

I went to Rochester last weekend and went to visit my friend Kara's new apartment. We walked along Park Ave and passed by this store called Dado - looked really lovely in there - nice displays (it was closed so I couldn't explore). I happened to be looking on my twitter today and the RIT_Alumni posted about the store and it is owned by an alum! (I went there in case you can't tell...) So check out the article (there is a video on there too) and if you are in Rochester, stop by and let me know what you think!

Click for the article

day two.

2010-02-17T22:06:00.003-05:00

mega, ease, hard rock hotel, long days, hairless cats, we don't wait in line, slate, project, workroom, plateform, pool, enk, capsule, too many fucking shows, watered down drinks, not cool, pissing contest, allergic reaction, booty pants, babysitting, heart to heart talks, expensive as shit, dancing, don't you dare touch my interns ass, frank 151, rocksmith boys, mike is from buffalo, dope glasses, in heaven buying rare eyewear, duane wayne, audrina from the hills, tall skinny bitches, meeting my reps on the dance floor, 80's purple owner peeps our shit, mad love, the hundreds, lance just went to the gun store, blowin off steam, naps, getting to old for this shit, tour of buffets, corny dudes, sharing cabs, naked and famous denim is killin it, brandon you would have LOVED capsule, mishka hard-goods, crooks is dominating the game, huf are the cutest nerds, always hungry, wristbands for da club, stupid creative recreation party tonight, eating cold leftovers, $13.99 for internet, charge it to the room, mini bar, Kevlar denim, if i see another plaid button-down i'm going to scream, lots of green, dope hotel room, MOB, missing daytona hardbody, where is the swag just saying, done and over it.

Addy. One of my best interns EVER.

2010-02-17T22:03:00.003-05:00

Krudmart team goes to VEGAS.

2010-02-14T15:07:00.007-05:00

Really? YES. Lance, Joelle (new krud intern), and I are leaving for Vegas tomorrow for 4 days of WORK. We will be shopping Magic, Project, Pool, Capsule, and ENK @ the Bellagio shows. Now hold up 5 shows.......I've never seen this many shows at once. I haven't been in awhile so I'm interested to see how the industry has dealt with the economy, and the new directions some of my favorite brands have gone in. This is what I live for, love love talking to reps and getting the scoop.

Vegas here we come.

A Light Lunch: 2 weeks left!

2010-02-10T17:52:00.001-05:00

Feeling peachy.

2010-02-09T23:09:00.004-05:00

Phase 1
Phase 2

Love my NEW AGE SALON GIRLS:) All going down this friday!!

xoxo

-E

ora--recycled leather bags

2010-02-09T15:08:00.003-05:00

http://orabags.com/shop/

Nails did.

2010-02-09T00:29:00.006-05:00

I see this hotness and it makes me want mine back!!! This is Rihanna's manicure for the Grammy's......ummmm look at that pleating in her dress, love. She is like a yummy cupcake, and kind of resembles one too. lol.

xoxo
-E

KrudmartTV Featuring: R.A. The Rugged Man

2010-02-08T22:40:00.001-05:00

KrudmartTV Featuring: R.A. The Rugged Man from nathan m peracciny on Vimeo.

Nate keeps KILLIN IT with these videos.

xoxo
- E

Kate and her collage of friends.

2010-02-07T15:57:00.007-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE! Last night we enjoyed a wonderful collage show @ The Grant Street Gallery curated by Miss Kate Palame. What a stellar night!
Kate & Bobby

Mindy, Kate, & Me

Chris Fritton

Mindy darling.

The drunk guy dancing all by himself.

Benny & Me

xoxo
-E

Imbibing in the rare

2010-02-01T00:44:00.012-05:00

I'm traditionally a beer/wine drinker but whenever I get the chance to imbibe in a rare and unique cocktail - I grab it. I like gin and it seems many people my age do not enjoy it, I think they feel it is too old-fashioned. Vodka is a staple but I have to be careful and I usually have trouble with Polish vodka...

In the past couple of months, ever since I went to Craftbar in NYC (thanks to my lovely Aunt Pat for treating us!) and had a cocktail called Blonde... something (its no longer on their menu since they rotate the signature drinks), I've become obsessed with St. Germain. It is a French liqueur made of elderflowers, a bit pricey because it is hand-picked and all-natural and French of course - it is on my wish list! Since then I am really getting into more earthy-type liqueurs, including organic cucumber vodka (more about the joy of cukes below), I believe I had the Crop brand but I've heard Square One is good too.

And in another instance when I was in NYC almost two years ago I went to the Blue Smoke and they have many creative cocktails and I tried "The Porch Swing" which contains Hendrick's gin, Pimm's No. 1 cup (this was what attracted me to this drink), lemonade and cucumbers. It was delish - I recreated it that summer, of course I could not afford the amazing Hendrick's but we already had a bottle of Pimm's (it was a gift) thus I was able to recreate it using Beefeater as a substitute and it is the perfect summer drink.

Cucumbers need to become a must-have garnish in any bar - it brings such joy and refreshment to almost any drink. Get with the program cocktail bars!

Check out the links I placed with the liqueur names, worth looking at for new cocktail ideas - there's even a "winter warmer" one on the Pimm's site!

M.I.A x Thank you

2010-01-26T00:00:00.003-05:00

I needed this.

Marcus.

2010-01-25T23:51:00.002-05:00

http://marcussears.wordpress.com/

The Road Less Traveled x Mighty Taco

2010-01-25T22:35:00.013-05:00

Yeah! JE kills it again with another great trailer for The Road Less Traveled: Mighty Taco Talk Back Thursdays.....only $5!!! Students, looking for something cool to do?

A LIGHT LUNCH OPENING THIS FRIDAY!
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) opens Buffalo native A.R. Gurney’s latest play, A Light Lunch, at the Road Less Traveled Theater January 29, 2010. The production is not only a Western New York premiere, but also the second-ever production of this new play, which debuted at New York City’s Flea Theater in December...

“A Light Lunch could not be timelier,” said Behrend “It’s been a full twelve months since George W. Bush departed from the White House, and A.R. Gurney dares to ask: just what exactly has he been up to?”

The answer to that question is addressed over a lunch meeting between fledgling Texas attorney Beth (Wegrzyn) and NYC theatre agent Gary (Witten); central to the discussion is a new play-in-development by noted playwright A.R. Gurney. The subject: George W. Bush. Beth wants to purchase the rights to the play on behalf of a mysterious client, but Gary is suspicious of Beth’s motives and protective of his own client–A.R. Gurney. Sparks—both romantic and ideological—begin to fly, and it’s left to an intrusive waitress (Vitrano) to help resolve matters.

“A Light Lunch shows a very different kind of Gurney humor,” said Behrend. “It’s a farce, but it’s very political, though not always in the easy ways you might expect.”

By the end of the play, Behrend promises that Gurney not only lampoons the former President’s public image problems, but also attempts to imagine a rehabilitated and redeemed George Bush.
“Basically, Gurney gets to have it both ways; theatergoers on all points of the political spectrum should be able to appreciate this satire for being pointed but multi-lateral.”

Gurney is a Buffalo native who has enjoyed both local and national success for such plays as Love Letters, The Dining Room, Buffalo Gal, Sylvia, and Screen Play. A Light Lunch is his most recent play. Behrend praised Gurney as a key figure in Buffalo’s theater history, and plans to produce his newer and lesser known plays in coming seasons.

Starring:
Matt Witten, Jessica Wegrzyn, Lisa Vitrano, David Hayes
Directed by:
Scott Behrend

Order Tickets Online at www.roadlesstraveledproductions.or g, Please call (716) 629-3069 to reserve your tickets.

My girl Jessica Wegrzyn is making her RLTP debut, I'm so proud of her! I just used her modeling skills just a couple months ago for www.krudmart.com.... she is a doll:) Come and join us this FRIDAY, support local theater and not to mention the RLTP all-stars Jon Elston:) & Scott Behrend! True hustlers.

Xoxo
- E

Splash Panic: Looking for INTERNS!

2010-01-25T19:56:00.003-05:00

Splash Panic is an adorable store on Elmwood Avenue, they are searching for interns!! Thought i would give a shout out to any of my fashion students @ BuffState.........looking for credit!

Contact: Amanda or Alex
Splash Panic
818 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222

Email: splash@splashpanic.com

Or

Drop off your resume ASAP!

As per Facebook (Splash Panic Looking for Interns!! Anyone who is interested please message us asap. We are looking for very outgoing people who enjoy music,Fashion, and anything else that entails fun. Ummm, I'm pretty sure that pretty much includes everyone, so get back to us! Love, Splash Panic)

www.splashpanicbuffalo.com

LOVE.

2010-01-24T22:38:00.001-05:00

I'm on to the next one. Just saying.

Krudmart interior inspiration.

2010-01-24T22:01:00.007-05:00

We are in the beginning stages of developing the interior of the new Krudmart store on Grant Street. With the help of my amazing creative team: Kate Palame, Sean Wrafter, and Disco Squirrel we are all coming up with some amazing cost effective ideas.....on a strict budget so most of the fixtures, tables, and cash wrap will be made from refurbished items! Yeah!

Some hot spots I've hit up so far looking for the goods:
1. The stock exchange: http://archives.buffalorising.com/story/buffalos_stock_exchange
2. Buffalo Reuse: http://www.buffaloreuse.org/
3. The flea
4. Estate sales

Krudmart moves to Grant Street!

2010-01-24T21:52:00.006-05:00

http://www.buffalorising.com/2010/01/krudmart-heads-to-grant---the-original-brick-and-mortar.html

Cats out of the bag, lol! I'm very grateful for this new opportunity and I'll be showing you guys all the different steps of building a new store and embracing the revival of Buffalo's Westside.

xoxo
- E

Modern/ nostalgia

2010-01-24T21:36:00.006-05:00

This is one of my favorite new stores that recently opened on Allen Street! The are stocked full of amazing Women's clothing and accessories, new spring items arriving daily......I must make another visit:) Not to mention the owners Nikki Polasik and Brianne Klejdys-Long, came up with the cutest interior with amazing vintage elements, bravo ladies. (Brianne is also a Buffalo State College Fashion Program Alumni!!)

Modern/ nostalgia is also the new home for my old Mannequin Gladys, named after my Nanny. (a true fashionista) She will be stylin and profilin in Allentown! M/n also has a couple of my favorite brands: Gentle Fawn and Spiewak coats....oh yessssss.

Support local business!

Check out their blog! (thank you for the shout out girls:)

http://modernnostalgiabuffalo.blogspot.com/

Location:: 95 Allen Street; Buffalo, NY, 14202
Phone:: 716-884-4440
Mon - Fri:: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat:: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun:: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

xoxo
- E

Perfect for Buffalo gals

2010-01-06T14:07:00.005-05:00

Plush Apparel came up with legwear to keep warm and stylish! Lining leggings & tights with fleece!

http://plush-apparel.com/products.html

Since there aren't any local retailers (hey get on this!) the way to buy would be online, http://plush-apparel.com/retailers.html

Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland book of shadows!

2010-01-06T01:36:00.001-05:00

OMG. Must have.

Find out more here: Pursebuzz.com

Stud it.

2010-01-05T00:45:00.013-05:00

Maybe it's the new guy i'm dating (He is a playwright so use your imagination, i'll give you a hint very John Cusack circa early 90's) or the goth trend that has been very prevalent, but i've been dressing in all black and wanting to stud everything.....i must create.

Thank you studsandspikes.com

Rock on.

(funny note: as I'm posting this I'm watching Julia & Julia, so cute)

xoxo

mama

A is for adorable.

2010-01-03T19:51:00.011-05:00

Happy New Year my Sweet & Dirty babies!!! What a crazy year this is going to be........good news coming soon (Runway 3.0 and Krudmart)! First topic of the year......I need to give some major props to the youth of Buffalo following in Mama's footsteps! OMFG...Let's talk FASHIONistas with loads of PERSONALITY, i'm so proud:)

Check it.
Claire Geist, one of my new found favorites! Please checkout her ADORABLE blog! http://faboomadness.blogspot.com/

Matt Ambrose.....what a semester will do to a baby! Just a year ago Mama went to see him in OZ as the Tin-man. Now a full fledged FIT fashion student, and an intern for my BFF Jas, he is KILLING IT! Peep at his blog http://mattstalkin.blogspot.com/, and he has been contributing to 80 % 20 NYC's blog.

Lulu. Enough said. (My golden child) http://threecheersforyolandavega.blogspot.com/

Kaitlin Isabella- My blond beauty, she is one of the pinnacles of fashion in Buffalo and beyond. Happy to call her a friend and work colleague (Shock&Awe Dj's, Runway show #5 coming soon)

http://abuffalostance.blogspot.com/

(Change is ahead and I will fill you guys in shortly, and yes i know i need to blog more:)

Cheers to the New year!

xoxo

mama

Happy Christmas

2009-12-25T12:39:00.003-05:00

Have a great holiday.

Love, the Glitter Cat.

Obsessed.

2009-12-22T11:06:00.005-05:00

Power shoulder jacket $54

Grey dress w/ shoulder detail $30

Black/ Grey marble dress $30

I'm loving the new Piko 1988 line that just dropped at www.Krudmart.com.....Any die hard Sweet & Dirty fans out there???? Well Piko 1988 was one of my favorite S & D brands that fits like a gem, washes well, and feels amazing. Easy pieces for an easy lifestyle...got to love it. Piko 1988 fits true to size (I'm a Large and proud of it), AND you have to love the little shoulder detail:)

Check it out and a big hug to Jessica for modeling on the fly!

xoxo

Mama

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MATT IN CHINATOWN

2009-12-21T23:55:00.001-05:00

Collabs: Lisa Loeb Finally Designs a Line of Eyewear

2009-12-21T02:27:00.001-05:00

Collabs: Lisa Loeb Finally Designs a Line of Eyewear

Wahhoooo!!!

I've always loved Lisa, got to meet her once when she used to promote Candies.

Sweet.

Hey ladies....It's time to buy clothes!

2009-12-09T22:10:00.005-05:00

NEW INSIGHT: Just in

Insight Photo Shoot from Krudmart TV on Vimeo.

WWW.KRUDMART.COM

Motivation...

xoxo

Mama

Resurrected. They got mad love for mama:)

2009-12-09T22:01:00.006-05:00

Buffalo, New York (PR-WEB) December 9, 2009

Krudmart, the urban clothing boutique formerly located at 125 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, and renowned for its unparalleled progressive style, has announced a change of ownership and its new exclusive status as an online-only establishment.

Krudmart is already live and open for business on the internet at www.krudmart.com . The seven-year old company, founded by Steve Kay, was purchased in November by Lance Kutrybala. Lance is a true visionary, with an eye for modern fashion and a respect for " 90's Culture ". He is also an inspiring actor and the Host of KrudmartTV.

"Things were dope back then because Urban Culture was accessible to everyone. Music, sports, movies, etc. all had an enormous amounts of talent back then. Everything thing in the 90's had to radiate cool. This mind set is the foundation for our current approach to Krudmart." Said Lance K.

Krudmart has also announced its new Brand Manager, SUNY Buffalo graduate Nate Peracciny. With his background in photography, video production, and event promotions, Nate will insure that the Krudmart name is promoted creatively and aggressively, and that Krudmart maintains high visibility in the public consciousness.

Veteran Krudmart associate Johnny Burgasser has been promoted to Operations Manager. "Johnny's been working tirelessly to optimize Krudmart's shipping department these past few months, as we segue into online-only sales," said Peracciny. "Without his dedication, Krudmart would not be here."

Longtime Krudmart fixture Erin Habes will remain the Krudmart women's buyer. In 2010, Erin and the Krudmart team will launch the new Lady Krud division of Krudmart.com. Lady Krud will act as a prominent and dynamic media platform to showcase the female voice in modern fashion and streetwear culture.

"The new Krudmart team has pledged to take the brand to the next level and is wasting no time getting things rolling," said Peracciny, who mentioned that the brand's immediate goal was to revamp the Krudmart website with a newly developed user interface and improved visuals, "to help the consumer with their purchase options."

Krudmart's website will spotlight revolutionary artists and creative groups (such as Dante Ross, Gabriel Urist, Ra the Ruggedman, and Frank151), inform shoppers of the newest trends, give sound to underground beats, and, in Peracciny's words, "generally be a Mecca of style, knowledge, and street culture." Companies such as Huff, Black Scale, Mishka, Benny Gold, Insight, and 10Deep are among the designers that will be promoted by Krudmart.

Another new initiative in Krudmart's media plan is KrudTV, an in-house webcast set to debut in mid-December 2009 with owner Lance Kutrybala in the forefront. Focusing on new brands, national events, and the underground art scene, KrudTV will serve as "the eyes of the future", according to Perraciny.

"Our change in ownership and our new focus on online sales represents a huge growth opportunity for Krudmart," Peracciny said. "We want to transform and develop into a dependable and mature company that does more than just sell clothes. Krudmart is our life."

For more information and to stay in the know, visit www.krudmart.com .

For further information or press inquiries about Krudmart please contact:

Nathan Peracciny, Brand Manager
p| 716.866.2190
e| Nate@Krudmart.com
t| www.twitter.com/nperacciny

Krudmart Photo Shoot from Krudmart TV on Vimeo.

xoxo
Mama

Khakis will make you a man again.

2009-12-08T20:14:00.000-05:00

Khakis will make you a man again.

3 Dance Videos

2009-12-08T19:25:00.005-05:00

I am a pop-culture addict. I blame my sister for raising me on MTV. I think being all anarchisty and rejecting television for 7 years really enhanced the impact it would have on me when I finally reintegrated it into my life. One thing that I love more than anything else is a dance video (dance movies, youtube instructionals, tvshows, dance-heavy music videos). Martial arts videos are a very close second (especially anything with either capoeira or Tony Jaa). I am currently obsessed by dance videos, and I want to share 3 that I'm particularly amazed by. Unlike my earlier posted video featuring the Jamaican Dancehall phenomenon "Daggering", in such a bizzare assortment as to be freakin hilarious, these are more serious. The first two are Felix Cane's performances at the pole dancing world cahmptionship. I think she could climb the pole using ONLY HER BUTT CHEEKS! The second is a group of dancers from an upcoming John M Chu web series "The Legion of Extroardinary Dancers" performing some truly stunning choreography on "So You think You Can Dance". Enjoy! Comment!

[DAGGERING] Major Lazer: Pon De Floor

2009-12-05T02:09:00.000-05:00

Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: GEORGE STYLES

2009-11-22T19:52:00.001-05:00

Stairway to Heaven

2009-11-19T10:09:00.000-05:00

Hipster Pup?

2009-11-17T02:54:00.000-05:00

Finn in Anzevino and Florence