Olivia, 19, and Denny, 23, looked comfortable and casual for a day at the Art Fest. Denny’s board shorts and necklaces and Olivia’s feather earrings, aviators, and knit hat made them fit right in with the Allentown crowd.

The official start of summer is only a few days away and with the vernal equinox comes my permission to break out all your favorite warm-weather ensembles. But a whole new season also means tons of new opportunities to commit crimes of fashion. Lucky for you, I’m here to provide a few summer dos and don’ts in order to keep you looking hot as the temperature rises.

Do get a…

The official start of summer is only a few days away and with the vernal equinox comes my permission to break out all your favorite warm-weather ensembles. But a whole new season also means tons of new opportunities to commit crimes of fashion. Lucky for you, I’m here to provide a few summer dos and don’ts in order to keep you looking hot as the temperature rises.

Do remember…

Kate, 19, of Hamburg, and Nick, 22, of Fairport, not only looked simple and summery - they matched! Kate’s sundress and Nick’s striped shirt and boat shoes could easily go from the Art Fest to dinner on Elmwood.

Natalie Kreher may work in a cubicle by day, but by night, she is one of Buffalo’s most exciting up-and-coming food bloggers. Her site, Natalie Eats Buffalo, is already getting a lot of attention and, with the addition of her new style blog, Natalie Styles Buffalo, Kreher is on her way to becoming the go-to guide for local fashion and food.

Kreher got her start in the…

We’re all excited about summer – it means barbeques, trips to the beach, and the opportunity to step outside without getting hypothermia. But warm weather also presents a footwear challenge for men in the form of sandals. Are they warm-weather appropriate? Yes. Are they stylish? Not always.

Your best bet is to embrace the flip flop. Rubber flip flops are great for the pool or…

Kim, right, and Keona, left, caught my eye immediately. Kim’s matching hat, bag, and shoes had a very vintage feel, while Keona’s striped dress and sweater knotted around her shoulders made her look ready for the country club. Their classic, ladylike look definitely made them stand out from the crowd.

Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week is in need of some models to work local designers’ clothes at the annual fashion bash. Here’s your chance to walk the runway in style.

An open casting call for wannabe models will go down from 4 to 7 p.m. June 25, and 1 to 4 p.m. June 26 at the Walden Galleria, in the former Metro Park location on the mall’s first floor.

Men and women are…

Simone, left, 17, and Tess, right, 16, both of Clarence, nailed the perfect summer look. We’re loving Simone’s ballerina skirt and bright pink bag, and Tess’s gladiator sandals and cuffed shorts are great for any occasion.

Rachel Gottlieb, the gal behind Buffalo Gal Frills, produces fabulous scarves and jewelry out of recycled t-shirts. But the Buffalo native isn’t a graduate of design school and she has little to no experience in fashion. In fact, she is just like you and I, she just happens to produce very stylish – not to mention inexpensive – accessories.

Gottlieb began producing her…