By Jessica Pruitt, Buffalo Exchange HQ; Clothing from Buffalo Exchange Tucson

Calling all dads! Are you hip to the jive? Are you jiggy with it? You bet you are! If you’re rocking socks with sandals, chunky white sneakers and slightly oversized Hawaiian shirts, this is your time to shine! Go figure – we all finally realized that our dads were right when they told us that practicality is important. Read on to find out our favorite dad fashion of the year!

Beach Dad

Beach dad is ready to catch a wave or change a diaper – whichever comes first! For a perfectly practical fun-in-the-sun look, we paired some 80s-style swim trunks with a striped tee, a Hawaiian-print shirt (of course!) a retro Ocean Pacific hat and Tevas. This Patagonia messenger bag makes for a surreptitious way to tote diapers, sand toys and sunscreen for the whole family. Dad fashion done right!

Dad on the Go

For the dad with a million and one things to do, you can’t beat these Columbia shorts (easy to clean!) and this dinosaur pocket tee. Not only is your kid sure to love it, but the pocket makes a great place to store a pacifier. Finish off the look with a beige Disney hat (VERY 90s dad, if you ask us), comfy Vans and couch potato-print socks to express what you’d rather be doing.

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By Aarian Frye, Buffalo Exchange HQ

Summer is by far my favorite season. The longer days give way to warm nights that feel full of possibility. It’s the season of “Yes, and – .“ For example: “Do you want to go to the beach?” “Yes, AND let’s check out this free concert in the park!” See what I mean? The only hard part of all this freedom is deciding what to wear. With so many cute summer trends, how do you decide what’s necessary to have in your closet? I’ve got you covered! Whether you plan on relaxing at home or heading out on a cross-country roadtrip with your best friends, read ahead for the summer essentials you’ll want to have in your wardrobe.

Macra-made In the Shade

This season, macramé and crochet are for more than just art projects! We’re seeing this knit and knot technique used everywhere, from pants and shorts to tank tops. Find yourself a matching rainbow set for double the fun.

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Styling by Buffalo Exchange Santa Monica, Photography by Amanda Adam

Turn up the sunshine with these fun warm-weather looks! We headed down to the Santa Monica Pier with photographer Amanda Adam to showcase some of our favorite summer outfit ideas, styled by Buffalo Exchange Santa Monica.

Polka Dot Pop

For those of us who love layers, summer style can feel a little lacking. But with bold, pop-arty prints like black and white stripes and ladybug polka dots, it doesn’t have to! Here’s one of our favorite summer outfit ideas: pair a fun printed dress with a matching belt bag and sneakers for a fantastic look that won’t hold you back from winning at roll a ball.

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By Savannah Timpani and Amy Donegan, Buffalo Exchange HQ

At Buffalo Exchange, we’re all about personal style. Each of us has our own unique fashion journey, so we talked to Amy Donegan, an Administrative Assistant who has worked at Buffalo Exchange Headquarters for 7 years. She tells us how her style has evolved over the years!

How would you describe your personal style?

Up until a little while ago, I was unaware that I had my own personal style. Being the youngest girl growing up, I received a lot of hand-me-downs. I didn’t mind because my sisters had the coolest style and still do. Now, I would say my personal style is very eclectic. I pick my outfits depending on my mood that day. Some of my favorite looks are western (love my cowboy boots!), boho or just classic black and white. I always strive to express an understated elegance in whatever I wear.

What spurred your style evolution?

In 2015, I lost a significant amount of weight and really tried to explore and embrace different pieces that I never would have thought of wearing before. It’s wonderful working for a company that encourages you to express your individuality and personal style. While my sizes were changing, Buffalo was a great place to trade my clothes in for a fresh wardrobe! Plus, there’s such a wide variety of brands and styles that I really had the chance to figure out my own unique personal style.

What is different about your personal style now?

My clothes are much more vibrant! Before, I did wear color, but I more often gravitated towards black and grey. I still wear those colors, but now I pair them with bright patterns. I also have lots of fun with accessories. A hat, scarf or jewelry can add flair to any outfit.

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By Amelia Gotobed

Summer is going to be here before we know it – and with it comes new trends to try on. Our favorite? Sporty chic looks with touches of red, white and blue. And don’t worry – you don’t need to be an athlete to rock them!

Sporty Chic Stripes

Taking a cue from sports uniforms of the past, lots of this summer’s styles are featuring retro athletic details like taping up the sides. These give a sporty chic update to otherwise routine outfits. We love seeing this on everything from dresses and rompers to denim and high tops. Doesn’t this romper look like it would go perfectly with a pair of roller skates and tube socks?

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By Aarian Frye, Buffalo Exchange HQ

There are many things I love about my mother, from her sense of humor to her generous spirit. If I had to choose one of my favorites things about her, it’s that she’s never been risk-adverse. She’s braver than I am by a long shot, and doesn’t back down from a challenge… unless the challenge is allowing me – her one and only daughter (Hi, Mom!) – to dress her in outfits outside of her comfort zone. However, she agreed when I added in this one important caveat: my mom could dress me as well *cue ominous lightning strike*.  Read ahead for our Freaky Friday  of an afternoon shopping session at Buffalo Exchange Tucson to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Check, Please

First, my mom picks out this checkered skirt and off-the-shoulder blouse for me – good job, Mom! This actually looks like a lot of the things I already own. My only hang up is the silhouette of the skirt – I don’t find the knee-length bell shape to be particularly flattering on me. This would be an ideal look for a Mother’s Day brunch, though, and I could definitely see myself wearing this outfit beyond the Buffalo Exchange dressing rooms!

The Clash

“Oh, Aarian, no,” is my mother’s response to this striped ruffle blouse and floral jeans. Oops. Guess my mom is not much of a pattern clasher. Nonetheless, she tries them on – and doesn’t totally hate it! This is a huge victory in my eyes. If you’re also hesitant about mixing patterns, I recommend keeping the color scheme soft and simple, like we did here.

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By Savannah, Buffalo Exchange HQ

It’s my first Mother’s Day being a mama and I can barely believe how fast the days have gone by.  My little Luca will be exactly six months on May 13. He’s already grown so much and it’s so fun to see his personality come to life. For me, motherhood has been the greatest gift. I feel like my heart could explode with love and happiness nearly every day. But real talk, being a new mom has changed pretty much everything, including my personal style and outlook on life. Here are some lessons that I’ve learned over the past 15 months, all in time to ring in my first Mother’s Day in style.

Yay, We’re Pregnant! Wait… What?

When my husband and I found out we were going to be a new mom and dad, it came as a total surprise. I know now that he was THE BEST SURPRISE of my life, but I was totally unnerved at the time. We had planned everything out – when to get married, where to buy a house, when to have kids, etc.  Everything seemed to be going according to plan and then BOOM, BABY! I was nervous and felt like it was way too soon. Looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Luca came into our lives exactly when he was meant to. Lesson #1: Trust the timing of your life. There is no such thing as ‘perfect timing’ and everyone’s path in life is different and constantly changing. Rather than question it, go with the flow. You may be amazed at the outcome!

The Times They Are a Changin’

I loved being pregnant, but it was also pretty hectic for me. Not only was my body changing every day, but my heart, mind and home were also going through massive reconstruction. I’m talking from-the-ground-up type of remodeling. From buying little infant Converse (I just HAD TO HAVE THEM) to a changing table, we were getting more and more ready for Luca’s arrival. I already had an unreal amount of love for my little guy and felt an enormous amount of responsibility to protect and provide for him. As someone used to worrying only about myself, preparing to be a new mom made for some pretty major changes. Lesson #2: Change is good.

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