DIY Studded Shorts

How to stud yo' shorts:

Step 1: Grab all your materials! You will need for this project: a pair of old shorts, a bunch of studs, a pair of pliers or screwdriver, and plenty of patience.

 Step Two: Plan out your design. Their are so many to chose from. I personally did a checkered pattern that I am quite pleased with. If your design is complicated try using some graphing paper to draw out your design. By doing this you are able to calculate the amount of studs you'll need and also determine the total cost. When planning out your design keep in mind the variety of different sizes and colors of studs!

Step 3: So the tedious but enjoyable process begins. Start by puncturing the fabric with the stud. Once the stud is in place take your pliers or screwdriver and bend the prongs inward. Continue this step until design is complete.

 Step 4: Viola!! You now have successfully studded your own pair of shorts! Now put on those beauties on & rock em' all Summer long!!   

Customer Profile- Olivia

Look at this Denver cutie as she works the hi-low floral skirt, a plain black tank top, some sparkly blue flats, and a denim hand bag!!

*What inspires your style??
-I enjoy going out and observing other people and their styles and try to modify it for myself.

*Why do you shop at Buffalo Exchange?
-I shop here because it is practical, affordable, and high-quality goods. I enjoy the fact that each garment is looked at independently before buying it for the store, and they are always up with the latest trends.

*What is your favorite find here at Buffalo Exchange?
- Honestly everything I find here is a score! Recently I bought a pair of high-waist shorts that I plan on wearing all the time. Also, this hi-low floral skirt I'm wearing right now is ideal for summer!  


Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex would like to thank Olivia for being a regular customer, and keeping Denver fashionable!!!

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Customer Profile- Isaiah Richardson

Check out Isaiah in his Canadian tuxedo as he rocks a pair of 511 Levi dark wash jeans, a commuter jean jacket (Levi), Ralph Lauren shoes & shirt, a Domo hat, Polo pocket square, and a Hilfiger tie.

What inspires your style?
-Different films inspire my style right now. Joeseph Gordon-Levitt in Inception gave me some good ideas.

Why do you shop at Buffalo Exchange?
-You can find so many things to amp your style up for good prices. Plus knowing you took something somebody else didn't want, need or couldn't rock makes you feel great!

What has been your favorite find here?
-Brand new burgundy Clarks & a clean jean jacket.

What is your ideal find?
-Some dope accessories, pocket watch etc... 

Artist of the Month- Alex Cutler

*How would you describe your style of art?
- I paint people; however, at this juncture I have no interest in capturing who the people are or even their precise likeness. I often aim to evoke, unsettle and perplex; I find people are the best vessel to convey these emotions due to how easy it is for the viewer to relate and attempt to make sense of the situations I paint them in. Subject matter varies and I often find myself painting situations that dance the line between real and surreal with no clear evidence that the situation was invented or actually took place. On the technical side I paint oil on canvas and draw in graphite/charcoal. I embrace classical style and pull inspiration from a multitude of artist (Freud, Manet, Borremans, Schiele, Fischl). I aim to play with the viewer through my brush strokes and leave evidence that they are in fact looking at a painting.

*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?
-  It all starts with a thought or feeling that I develop into a situation to paint. I then search for source material either through images pulled from films/books/photographs to formulate my situation or I orchestrate it from life and snap a series of photos to work from ( most of my situations would be to difficult to paint from life). I then have a time frame to paint this before I lose my interest so I will spend everyday from 9-5 or later painting and listen to music or watching documentaries, most often about War. if I do not complete it in time It is abandoned or destroyed. 

*What motivates you to create? 
-This question is silly to me. It just happens.  There is no one thing nor group of things I could specifically write here. I will tell you however that like all things creative; it comes in waves and cannot be forced. When I'm hot there is nothing I cannot do and my productivity reflects it. When I'm not, I shouldn't even pick up a brush because I'm likely to do more bad than good.

*Do you incorporate creativity-boosting activities into your daily routine?

-I recently started drinking coffee however I think my tolerance is too low so it can sometime hinder my abilities. 

*Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?
- I want my art to hit on a multitude of levels. I aim to evoke some sort of initial response (confusion,wonder, unease). I aim to create something impressive technically to affirm to those who are uncomfortable and question the imagery that I can in-fact paint and chose to paint this for a reason. Which leads to my goal of pushing the boundaries within the art community of can be painted. I feel something seemingly drab and mundane can carry the same impact of something bright colorful and I enjoy playing between the two. I also aim to create something that will provide prolonged entertainment and strike one in a multitude of ways for years to come. 
*If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be?
- Be ready to fail. It is not easy and it's not a "job."  There is no paycheck and security. On the bright side there are a lot of ways to be an artist these days and you can make it as one if you are passionate and smart. The question is what do you aim to achieve with your art and can you survive doing it.  Are you going to make doggy portraits and sell them consistently to everyone around town or are you going to try and make something true that may offend and rub the wrong way but potentially have actual value. My sincere apologies to those who make really good doggy portraits.

Get a little bit more personal with Alex and check him out at:

alexcutlerart.com

alexjerrecutler.tumblr.com

EARTH DAY SALE!!!! SPEND A DOLLAR AND HELP THE BUNNIES!!

On Saturday April 20th Buffalo Exchange will be having a $1 sale! All Earth Day $1 Sale proceeds will go to The HSUS's Be Cruelty-Free campaign to end needless cosmetics testing on animals that causes suffering and death to rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice.Chemicals in animal-tested cosmetics can be harmful to you & our planet! We encourage you to buy products that are cruelty-free because no animals are harmed & the ingredients have been safely used for decades. Lets work together to end cosmetics testing on animals forever! To help, see humanesociety.org/buffaloexchange

ART ON THE WALLS

The alley of Buffalo Exchange is a sight to see! Come down and experience the art work of Mark Sink and many other photographers from around the world!!!