A Farewell
We are so thankful to have been a part of the tapestry of Buffalo, NY, media these last 6 years.
Style
Bekka Kulik: Perennial Punk
“There are no other options. There’s no turning back for me. This is what I want to do.”
The Qween City Shopping Listicle for the Holiday Pandemic of 2020
We can’t meet at our favorite vendor markets this year, but we wanted to shout out some of our absolute favorite artisans, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and magic-makers in the city this Quaran-Holiday Season. This is only a small (but favorite, natch) snapshot of the incredible artistic tapestry of Buffalo, New York.
Pandemic Holidaze: Gifts & Goods
There is a true proliferation of artisan and craftspeople in town, and we invite you to discover just a small snippet here today.
Lauren Szmak | Loti Henna Studio
Meet Lauren Szmak, Loti Henna Studio.
Ashley & Jessica Fox: Ace Appearances
“We only had each other, so we had to be each others’ partners, lovers, best friends, harshest critics… We were all that we had.”
Solis: The Beautymakers
“As a creator, being able to capture these moments and being able to see the before, during, and after is so incredible…I don’t want to leave because I want to see it happen. I want to take pictures of it happening.”
SCENE: A Day at Gypsy Parlor
Qween City recently had a chance to hang with the gang of Gypsy Parlor, in anticipation of this year’s Dining Out for Life to benefit Evergreen Health. Come see us this Tuesday, October 9, from 5 p.m. on. Come hungry! 25 percent of sales will go directly to fighting HIV in WNY.
SCENE: In the Studio with Destiny Rogowski
Ashera enacts some new facets of herself at Sweet Heart Pin Up Studio.
Jamie Doktor: Tease Artiste
“Women KNOW they can do this. You can do this, too.”
House Tour: Inside the Editor’s Abode
Buffalo Spree’s Elizabeth Licata opened her Allentown home to Qween City for an incredible photo shoot recently. We couldn’t choose just a few so have opted to show the full spread here.
Naa Kwaley: Like a Boss
“I expect things to go well, but if they don’t, I have the foundation to step back, rework stuff and do it again.”
SCENE: On the Road with FabUBus
Lara and Kristy spent an afternoon in pure luxury aboard the FabUBus.
Lindsay Robson: Social Seamstress
“I just love being out in the wild, I guess you would say.”
Out & About: Runway 10: Remember | Imagine
Walking into the Buffalo State College Sports Arena on Saturday, April 22 felt a bit like stepping into fashion week. The arena buzzed with an excitement, yet controlled chaos for “Runway 10: Remember | Imagine”.
Erin Moser: Countess of Chroma
“I put a tarp on the floor in my room and I cut hair in my room and charged friends like $5 for a color and then we would go to Denny’s and eat fries.”
Salon Sirens: The Women of Shianne Waxing Studio
“Taking your pants off and having someone all up in your genitals is a really personal experience.”