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The Most Searched-For American Fashion Brand Is…

Josh — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:32:35 +0000

So ladies, what do you think the most searched-for fashion brand is? Is it Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade or Vera Wang?? Nope, think again. The most searched name is Michael Kors, which makes up nearly 20 percent of total brand searches. The “Digital Luxury Group” conducted a study to see which fashion brand got the most [...]

10 Weird Christmas Finds on Pinterest

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:37:15 +0000

With all the time we spend on Pinterest, it's no wonder we've come across so much quirky and awesome stuff. Half our holiday gift and decorating ideas come from the site alone! Want to check out Disney/Star Wars mash-up art or a cheeseburger dress? They've got you covered. Not surprisingly, the site also has a whole slew of questionable holiday products you can pin and repin, like a pickle ornament or a creepy spandex reindeer costume.

The Corset Comes Back – Want To Wear One ? [VIDEO, POLL]

Mike Riley — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:09:02 +0000

It dates back to the 1300′s. Marie Antoinette wore one. So has Madonna. And probably one or more of your favorite actresses. And maybe even your BFF in the next cubicle over. But would you wear one? Actually, the corset never really went away. It’s always been the “go to” garmet for women who want [...]

10 Key Items For Your Winter Wardrobe

Joy FM Staff — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:01:09 +0000

In order to stay trendy this winter, here are 10 key items to purchase that should be a part of every fashionista’s wardrobe.

30 Years of Calvin Klein Underwear Models — Hunks of the Day

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:03:16 +0000

Calvin Klein is celebrating 30 years of underwear dominance. The fashion designer launched its iconic undies in 1982 and quickly changed the game, featuring buff bods poured into form-fitting pairs of skintight trunks. Mark Wahlberg—when he was Marky Mark—gained serious notoriety as a CK model. Sure, he’s gone on to a respectable, Academy Award-nominated career, [...]

Can High Heels REALLY Make You Fat? [VIDEO]

Mike Riley — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:22:24 +0000

I hate to be the bearer of bad news on a Monday. I mean, the Bills lost, it rained on and off all weekend, and, worst of all, Buffalo Fashion Week is over for another year. Then again, there's that disturbing headline up there, and one of the medical TV shows asking the serious question. I guess we need to look into this.

Why Do Women Let Themselves Be Railroaded By Fashion?

Mike Riley — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:52:36 +0000

I wish I understood women's fashion. If nothing else, I could understand when women talked about the latest styles, like they have been during Buffalo Fashion Week. Of course, it's not even what the fashion experts decide is stylish. I get lost on this question:

Why don't most designers show clothing in sizes real women can wear?

Buffalo, N.Y. — Unfashionably Fashionable, and Proud of It!

Meagan Kyla — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:01:09 +0000

Back in April 2012, Buffalo was voted as the least fashionable city by Bundle.com — who knew!? According to Bundle.com: Buffalo, NY ranked as the least fashionable city in America with an index of 0.10. This makes Buffalo ten times less fashionable than the average big city in America, and 32 times less fashionable than [...]

Claire from Corto's Salon Offers Hair Tips [BUFFALO FASHION WEEK] [VIDEO]

Angela Stefano — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:01:36 +0000

Before the models took to the runway at last night's (Tuesday, September 25) Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week Boutique Runway Show, Claire from Corto's Salon & Seasons Spa offered some hair care and styling tips to the audience -- and her salon was doing the models' hair and makeup, so you know she knows what she's talking about!

6 Boutique Runway Show Looks We Love [BUFFALO FASHION WEEK] [PICTURES]

Angela Stefano — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:12:35 +0000

Before I moved back to Buffalo this past spring, I was living in Boston. And while I loved wandering up and down Newbury Street and looking in the cute little boutiques, it was generally window shopping only for me; my bank account wasn’t a fan of the price tags. The nice thing about Buffalo is [...]

Alexis Bellino Talks About New Clothing Line, Hubby Jim [BUFFALO FASHION WEEK] [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:12:37 +0000

Alexis Bellino will be in Buffalo this Thursday for Fashion Week. You might know her from ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’. This is the final part of the interview. Alexis’s will show her fashion line as part of Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week’s final night, this Thursday (September 27). Get tickets at BuffaloFashionWeek.com. [button href="http://961joyfm.com/listen-to-find-out-the-fitness-routine-of-oc-housewife-alexis-belinovideo/" [...]

Buffalo Fashion Week Hosts Fashion Show at Walden Galleria [PICTURES]

Angela Stefano — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:29:38 +0000

Forget football — Sunday afternoon was all about fashion for those at the Walden Galleria for Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week’s mall fashion show. Models of all ages showed off fall fashions from Old Navy, Macy’s and bebe to a crowd of onlookers and curious shoppers. I caught the Old Navy show and absolutely loved [...]

Real Housewife Alexis Bellino Dishes on Fitness Routine [BUFFALO FASHION WEEK] [VIDEO]

Alexis — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:46:35 +0000

In part two of my three-part interview with Alexis Bellino of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County,’ we discussed her rigorous fitness routine that is often featured on the show. She’s pretty serious about her fitness! I’m hoping she will design a line of stylish workout wear in the future! You can check out [...]

Models Take Over Niagara Square [PICTURES] [BUFFALO FASHION WEEK]

Angela Stefano — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:55:27 +0000

It’s not every day you wander into Niagara Square on your lunch break and see a fashion photo shoot taking place. That this exact scenario happened today can only mean one thing: It’s Fashion Week in Buffalo! Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week kicked off this morning with a “modern-day princess” photo shoot on the McKinley Monument in [...]

The Perfect Gift? Nah — The Perfect Prize for You! [JOY FM FASHION MONTH]

Angela Stefano — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:02:55 +0000

Our Fashion Month prize for Friday, September 21, is being provided by Clarence Center’s The Perfect Gift, but don’t let the shop’s name fool you — it’s totally cool to keep your winnings for yourself! Our lucky winner will receive a Vera Bradley wristlet in Provencal, a new fall pattern, and Brighton charm earrings. And even [...]

Alexis Chats With Real Housewife, Designer Alexis Bellino [BUFFALO FASHION WEEK] [VIDEO]

Alexis — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:07:09 +0000

Yesterday (September 18), I had a chance to catch up with Alexis Bellino of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’. Alexis will premier her collection during Buffalo Fashion Week!! If you’re a fan of the show, you will know what to expect when the models walk down the runway next Thursday (September 27). In [...]

Here's Your Last Chance to Win a Joseph Ribkoff Dress From Jaqueline Shoppe [JOY FM FASHION MONTH]

Angela Stefano — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:02:47 +0000

What can we say? We love these Joseph Ribkoff dresses, you guys do, too! We’ve got another leopard-print dress from the Miss America designer and Williamsville’s Jaqueline Shoppe to give away to one lucky listener on Thursday, September 20! As an added bonus, Jaqueline Shoppe will give anyone who stops in and mentions Joy FM’s [...]

OooLaLa's Hooking You Up With a Whole New Outfit! [JOY FM FASHION MONTH]

Angela Stefano — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:31:36 +0000

The totally mod shirt! The bright handbag! The skinny jeans! Best outfit ever? Possibly. The best part? All three could be yours if you win our Fashion Month prize on Wednesday, September 19! OooLaLa in East Aurora is hooking you up, and whoever our winner is, she’s going to look fashionable as all get-out this [...]

We've Got More Vera Bradley From Monarch Gift Shop! [JOY FM FASHION MONTH]

Angela Stefano — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:52:30 +0000

Another week of Fashion Month, another Vera Bradley bag to give away! This time, we’ve got a Plum Petals-patterned (say that three times fast!) hipster as our prize for Tuesday, September 18. It’s once again courtesy of Monarch International Gift Shop in North Tonawanda. We’ll call our first name for this bag at 8:20 a.m. [...]

Round Out Your Wardrobe Courtesy of Fierce Accessories [JOY FM FASHION MONTH]

Angela Stefano — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:00:55 +0000

Need a little bit of everything to complete your wardrobe? Fierce Accessories is here to help! Sunglasses, a bracelet, earrings, a necklace, a ring and a clutch — oh, plus a coupon for 10 percent off everything in their store, located on Elmwood Avenue — all come in this gift basket, which we’ll give away [...]