Thrifting Your Halloween Costume With Buffalo Exchange
Thrifting Halloween Costumes With Buffalo Exchange By: Caitlin Thompson October 24, 2022 Whether you want to be a spooky witch, werewolf, or even a Spice Girl this Halloween, Buffalo Exchange has got you covered! Buffalo Exchange is a local buy, sell, and trade thrift store located in the Cary Court Shopping area in Carytown. Thrifting your costume is a great way to shop sustainably this Halloween season. In collaboration with Buffalo Exchange we created a 2022 thrifted halloween lookbook. If you are in need of last minute costume ideas we have got you covered! All of these costumes came from our own closet or thrifted from Buffalo Exchange. Be as heavenly as Madelyn in this fairytale angel costume. Just look for a white flowy dress and white wings! Connect with your inner 1920’s flapper girl. Erin is styled in this amazing black flapper, lace gloves, and a headband. Madeline channeled all of her spooky energy into being a witch. To be this spooky find a black dress and a big witch hat. Grr! Marr is scaring everyone in this werewolf costume. Furry leg warmers really pull the costume together. If you’re a sports fan Jada’s New York Knicks costume would be a great way to show support for your favorite team. Erin is channeling our favorite spice girl, Ginger Spice, wearing her iconic Union jack dress. Barbie stands no chance next to Madelyn’s beautiful doll costume! Having a big skirt and rigid movements is the key. Marr is on their way to save the day! Make any all-back outfit into a bat woman costume with a bat on your chest. Arrrgghhh! Jada is stunning in this adorable pirate costume. Bringing a fun prop along can really tie any look together. In the mystical world of Harry Potter Erin would be the best Gryffindor student. Stick to the color palette that matches your Harry Potter house. Madeleine is ready to get her groove on in this spunky 80s costume. Bright colors and tight clothes are the keys to nailing any 80s look. Be more sustainable this halloween season and shop second-hand with Buffalo Exchange! Stylist: Sydney Robinson Photographer: Julie Dinh Models: Madelyn Carter, Madeline Martin, Erin Wardlaw, Jada King, & Marr Hovastak Creative Director: Carolina Gomez Fashion Director: Madden Cook Buffalo Exchange Follow us on Instagram!
MamerSass: Streetwear But Make It Sustainable
BY EBONIQUE LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOM KHUN;STYLISTS: ANNIE MILLER, KAYLEE AHN AND NABIHA RAIS Based in Chincoteague, Virginia and expanding its reach to Richmond, vintage boutique MamerSass Reinvented Fashions provides the ultimate guide on repurposed streetwear. While daily Americans waste thirteen million pounds of textiles, MamerSass is shifting the fashion industry as owners Jamey Brittingham and Derek Garrett upcycle used fabrics to tell a new story. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry, and by ditching the practices of fast fashion, MamerSass seeks to be a part of the solution. A solution that they make look easy, one might add. In our shoot, this season’s trend of animal print is pervasive. The utility shirt looks edgy as it is worn atop a zebra-striped top. The star of the outfit may be the fur bucket hat, though. One-third of the ‘80’s fashion starter kit (you know, the bucket hat with the chunky gold chain and coke bottle glasses) gets revamped with its cool black and white spots. Brightly-colored oversized jackets and accessories are paired with boldly-patterned tops, but maintain an effortless vibe with black bottoms and classic boots. The featured patchwork is emblematic of streetwear and its ode to past decades. Another subtle, yet unforgettable detail in our styling can be seen in the layered chains. In a sense, the chains tailor the long, open-button shirt and baggy pant by adding an eye-catching accent to the sporty, relaxed look. The outfit is further pulled together with black mid-calf boots that accentuate the cinched track pants. Clearly, the self-proclaimed “slow fashion retailer” is actually right on the mark with their fast-paced consumer. …And to think these old textiles could have ended up in a landfill… MODELS: AYUSH BAJGAIN, SONIA MALHI, NIMA JAWADIAN, NICKY REARDON, MINDY TRAN and JONATHAN PAVIA
Jewelry Gets Astrological: Sun and Selene
BY AMINA AYOUD AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAMANTHA SON; STYLIST: CHRISTINA VEHAMUA & HAIR: CHARLOTTE FINN & ANNA VANCHERI RICHMOND Va- Everybody needs a go-to jewelry piece. A good necklace or ring can spice up a bland outfit in no time. From gold to silver, with so much to choose from, it can be hard to find that perfect piece. Not to fear, Sun and Selene have got you covered. The Richmond brand aims to bring out the “Modern Goddess” in all of us with jewelry ranging from flashy earrings to rings adorned with beautiful stones in a multitude of metals. Starting in January 2017, Sun and Selene seek to inspire those who wear their jewelry. Brittanny Chanel Deraffele, the founder of Sun and Selene, created her collections based around human history, astrology, and ancient mythology. The jewelry is handcrafted by Deraffele in her studio mostly with the use of recycled materials to create pieces that are one of a kind. Deraffele continues to blend a mix of creativity and culture into every piece she creates with fun and inspired designs to match. Our stylist for the shoot Christina Veha, a freshman, styled with a minimalist mindset, stuck with neutral browns and creams. It was all about the jewelry with the clothes as a backdrop. The muted tones played perfectly with the gold jewelry that was pulled, ranging from statement earrings to midi rings centered around mythology and zodiac signs. There was a clear focus on diversity and inclusion in the native Richmond brand. With each piece catering to people from all walks of life, you’ll be sure to find jewelry that fits your personal style. MODELS: RISHIKA GADDAM, RICKAYA SYKES, ANNIE MILLER
Brick & Mortar Launches Fashionable (and Instagrammable) Coffee Hub
BY SYDNEY HECKMAN AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOM KHUN; STYLIST: DANIELLA OSUNA & CHRISTINA VEHA RICHMOND, VA– RCFU highlights the local company Brick & Mortar in their newest fashion collaboration. The company is centered around sustainable and philanthropic efforts. They describe themselves as ethical and homemade in addition to other things, “…functional design, sustainable style, and unique works…our vintage selection focuses on timeless, casual, and day-to-day essentials to wear season after season” as described by the owner, Mat. Senior fashion director, Daniella Osuna, styled the shot sticking to the classic vintage look. She curated a neutral color palette and pulled earthy colors to incorporate the ethical approaches B&M takes daily into their business practices. In lieu of colder temperatures, she made sure to include layering to inspire us to layer up as well. Dom Khun, the senior creative director, and photographer decided to use natural lighting and simplistic scenery to encompass the values of the company as well. As of August 2019, Brick & Mortar launched an in-store coffee shop that features a specialty menu from around the globe and multi-roaster that keeps up with high demands. The drinks featured in the photoshoot collaboration included the toasted s’mores latte and regular coffee. The space provides a gathering place for the community and spark up conversations about great denim, local causes, and the minimalistic aesthetics in the store. MODELS: VICTORIA SPIEGEL, OMNI HUBBARD, CIARA RASCONA
Falling into a New Season with Barnes & Noble
Fall is a time when the leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping and clothes are getting warmer. Fall steers away from bright and vibrant patterns to more simple ones with neutral and subdued colors that look amazing on anyone. At VCU, we pride ourselves on our diversity which carries into our students’ individual styles, ranging from sporty to casual to preppy looks. Stylist Tom Mai wanted to show how easy it is to represent VCU while keeping the fun fall fashion we all know. Barnes & Noble showcases how they have a range of VCU merchandise to fit anyone’s sense of style. Fall is a time where the layering of clothing is a must to stay warm. Having a quick pullover sweatshirt is essential to everyone’s fall fashion. recommended site In this preppy look, there is a light-colored button-up with jeans paired with a warm VCU Rams sweatshirt. The simple layering of the sweatshirt took this summer outfit and made it into a fall one. As fall begins, it is also the beginning of VCU’s basketball season. Who said supporting your team couldn’t be fun and fashionable? The contrast between the white shirt and black shorts has a sense of familiarity while also making the VCU logo the main focus. The white top is loose and flowy to give more mobility to the outfit. However, nothing is more representative of fall than a flannel. In this look, she paired a black VCU shirt with a brown flannel and jeans. This look is stylish while also still having a high level of comfort. None of these styles have to exist on their own. Everyone has their own style that can complement one another to give everyone their own sense of identity. This fall find what creates your identity.
How to Be Cool for the Summer with Urban Outfitters
What do we love most about summer? The days get longer, and brighter, and hotter, in more ways than one. Summer provides us the chance to live more than we have in finicky months of winter and early spring. It’s also the perfect time for mixing and matching various textures like sensual satin, or practical linen. Pairing a delicately ribbed top with a satin midi skirt sends the message that you’re into all things comfy and cute. Don’t forget that there are patterned shirts just begging to come out of hibernation and enjoy the fun and sun that has become synonymous with this time of year. During the long months of summer, we often inadvertently reach for clothing items that allow us to just breathe. Here’s where that linen comes in, and cutesy sandals too. just breathe 40% off with code how very on trend of you The graphic tee love doesn’t have to stop with a crop-top though, a band tee paired with nautical pinstripe pants is summer dream come true. And, if you’d really like to channel the relaxed aesthetic of summer, there’s (probably) nothing more iconic–or sensible, than a worn-in pair of overalls. Feeling a little weary about rocking the overall trend? Fear not, try pairing them with a pastel relaxed fit shirt, it doesn’t get more effortless than that. So there’s a lot to adore about the soft exhale of the summer season. Humid kisses from crushes, and golden hour lit laughter with friends. But perhaps what we cherish most can’t be explained, only felt. Maybe each year what we really fall in love with, is the promise of possibility that summer brings. Possibilities in our closets, in our relationships, and in our lives. really
How Fab’rik is Redefining the “Gal on the Go”
Today, a girl boss can be a single mother who works hard for her kids. A girl boss can also be a college student who doesn’t know where they want to end up, but is constantly challenging herself to figure that out. The women we should look up to today aren’t a cookie cutter version of whom we may constantly see on social media, but a diverse group who use their energy and drive to set the way for their successors. Because at the end of the day, that is what being empowered is. It is your ability to envision a future for yourself, and overcome any obstacle in order to make it into a reality. It is the ability to know your values, and never let temporary satisfaction taint them. Our first model walks in, knowing what she wants. She wears a monochromatic outfit pairing a white blazer with jeans. She wears a purple lace top, to give the look a bit of playfulness. She included a matching snake skin belt that adds a bit of fun to the otherwise put together outfit. www.newmusicaward.com The second model twirls around the supermarket in a ballerina-esque dress. She styles the dress with a white blouse underneath which embodies her youth and style. She finds herself strolling through the aisles with a basket in her hands, and enjoying an iced coffee while finding time to relax in between her busy day. The last model exudes “fierce” from head to toe. She wears a red one shoulder top paired with black shorts and a cheetah kimono that drapes around her. Her heels make her look elegant, while her space buns show off her creative personality. She is poised, yet holds herself with power. Free Fabric,