Another Friday, another new sponsor! Blush Boutique is signing on as the Feature Friday sponsor for the next two weeks.

We know the weather is hot, summer is still in full swing – the last thing on your mind is fall…but we’re diving right in. Blush is already stocking up on must-have fashions for next season at their Orchard Park and Elmwood Ave locations. AND they’re gearing up to open their third store – Main Street in Williamsville on August 31. With locations all over WNY, there is now literally no reason NOT to shop local. Plus, Blush has a bumpin’ Instagram account that is constantly updated with their latest looks, sales, accessories, etc. So, for the next two weeks we’re showcasing Blush styles you (or your girlfriend or friend that’s a girl) will want to have.

Winner gets this:

and $25 to Blush

And the Winner is…

@morninggloryblog aka Ashley Schaffert aka Morning Glory Blogger! Sure, anyone can take a picture of flowers, but this shot is way more than that. The lighting, the shadow from the window, the rustic bouquet – damn girl! Word on the street is that Ashley is breaking into the wedding photography scene, so definitely keep an eye out for that. Be sure to check out the rest of her account, it’s full of awesome nautical shit and shots from around the city. Congrats Ashley! Email us at hey@risecollaborative.com for details on how to obtain your gift card to Blush and your signature “Buffalo is the New Black” tee.

Wedding blooms.

A photo posted by Ashley Schaffert (@morninggloryblog) on Aug 17, 2016 at 4:54pm PDT

Help us Rise

Our print edition is really happening. Sponsors, writers, photographers, and artists from all over the city are coming in strong. It’s not too late – we’re still looking for all the support we can get our hands on. If you’re a small business that wants to be a part of the city’s resurgence, check this out for more details:

Let’s Get Back to Those Grams

 

#tbt to the time I had a guided tour of the @richardsonctr interior. @hotelhenrybflo has things looking much different these days 🙂

A photo posted by steve soroka (@stephenjames716) on Aug 11, 2016 at 11:35am PDT

Overview #igersbuffalo #risebflo #capturebuffalo #hashtagstepoutbuffalo #buffalobisons #featuremeigersbuffalo #baseball #ballpark #buffalo #newyork #wny #716

A photo posted by Peter Moraca (@petraios) on Aug 12, 2016 at 4:32am PDT

Cooking up something magical with Jenn & Victor of @laspuertasbuff for next weekend. #icecreamparty

A photo posted by Sam Scarcello (@archerandsometimessam) on Aug 12, 2016 at 6:09am PDT

One of those moments that you have to pull over for. // #buffalo #buffalony #risebflo #delawarepark #olmsted #forestlawn #forestlawncemetery #travelbuf

A photo posted by Billy Sandora-Nastyn (@billybobn) on Aug 12, 2016 at 10:50am PDT

Kinkaid Photo Art #spacemantourist #rooftop #rooftopview #buffalo #newyork #buffalony #buffalove #visitbuffaloniagara #risebflo #ilovenewyork #newyorkstateofmind

A photo posted by Robert W Kinkaid (@kinkaidphotoart) on Aug 12, 2016 at 6:50pm PDT

Playing on the tracks. #nickelcitypretty #blog #blogger #buffaloblogger #buffalove #buffalo #travelbuf #hashtagstepoutbuffalo #risebflo #oldfirstward #firstward #traintracks #mural #rustbelt

A photo posted by Lindsay – Nickel City Pretty (@nickelcitypretty) on Aug 14, 2016 at 6:00am PDT

Being able to walk around the inside of this 1929 Art Deco masterpiece was a great experience. Seeing all of these people enjoying local vendors in this architectural gem felt right. Now let’s restore it to its old glory! Central Terminal – Buffalo, NY

A photo posted by Matt Digati (@mattdigati) on Aug 14, 2016 at 9:23am PDT

2am alarm went off to try to see the meteors last night but I hit snooze, seems like I made the right choice and it rained all night anyway #agameoftones #moodygrams #artofvisuals #aov5k #heatercentral #loaded_lenses #judeallen1 #ig_color #feedbacknation #illgrammers #illest_shots #way2ill #weekly_feature #thecreative #houseoftones #igersmood #roamtheplanet #neverstopexploring #fatalframes #special_shots #createexplore #visualarchitects #theimaged #agameoftones10k #exklusive_shot #buffalony #capturebuffalo #igersbuffalo #RiseBFLO #hashtagstepoutbuffalo

A photo posted by Dave ⚔ (@djanker) on Aug 12, 2016 at 5:47am PDT

Basic shapes in plain sight

A photo posted by James (@jayvisual) on Aug 11, 2016 at 3:49pm PDT

Lest we forget how impossibly beautiful Buffalo’s city hall is. #viewbuffalo #stepoutbuffalo #explorebuffalo #capturebuffalo #risebflo #buffalove #yeahbuffalo

A photo posted by Hanna Dekker (@fffilth) on Aug 16, 2016 at 8:49am PDT

Let’s Go Buffalo! Woke up the first morning in Wyoming & drove through a herd of Bison at sunrise. Yesterday evening, this guy was taking his sweet ass time in the wrong lane as we were leaving Yellowstone.

A photo posted by TwoGuysGoodBuys.com (@twoguysgoodbuys) on Aug 17, 2016 at 12:29pm PDT

Rising moon #buffalo #buffalony #buffalove #westernnewyork #wny #igbuffalony #igbuffalo #buffalonewyork #buffaloforreal #exploreyourcity #explorebuffalo #exploreeverything #explore #igcity #igcitylove #ignight #featuremeigersbuffalo #capturebuffalo #riseBFLO #hashtagstepoutbuffalo #travelBUF #summer #nikonphotography #buffaloarchitecture #golddome #buffalosavingsbank #viewbuffalo #lunar

A photo posted by buffalogrl716 (@buffalogrl716) on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:44am PDT

Sky Flyer! Of course it’s another County Fair pic! #buffalo #buffalonewyork #hashtagstepoutbuffalo #hashtag #stepoutbuffalo #igers #igersbuffalo #featuremeigersbuffalo #capturebuffalo #risebflo #buffalo716 #716 #eriecountyfair #ecfair #buffalolove #buffaloinstameet #instabuff #yearlytradition #fairfun #rides #fairrides #instagram #instagrammer #iphoneogram #iphoneonly #iphoneographer #iphoneography

A photo posted by Harini Chandrashekar (@harinisk) on Aug 17, 2016 at 9:56am PDT

Spectral Locus sunglasses reflection #albrightknox #akpublicart #spectrallocus #amandabrowder #travelbuf #promotebuffalo #explorebuffalo #igersbuffalo #featuremeigersbuffalo #visitbuffaloniagara #buffalocitylife #risebflo #buffalove16 #nikoncoolpixl820 #nikoncoolpix #supportlocalart #buffaloart #buffalony

A photo posted by Skyler Bogdan Photos (@sbogdanphotos) on Aug 17, 2016 at 2:15pm PDT

. . . . . #latergram #sunflower #flowers #garden #pretty #bridge #creek #water #summer #sky #musiconmain #williamsville #buffalo #buffalony #glenfalls #park #nature #outdoors #liveauthentic #livefolk #gooutside #thatsdarling #vsco #vscocam #vsconature #igersbuffalo #capturebuffalo #garden #risebflo #beon2 #hashtagstepoutbuffalo

A photo posted by @meganjleary on Aug 16, 2016 at 5:50am PDT

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A photo posted by @brandonxwatson on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:36am PDT

I love so many things about working here at the @hotelatthelafayette, but the summer garden in the parking lot might be my favorite

A photo posted by City Lights Studio Photography (@city_lights_studio) on Aug 18, 2016 at 7:47am PDT

Views for days on the roof of Buffalo General???? #BNMC #medicalcampus #development #urbanrenewal #buffalo #buffalove #yeahbuffalo #risebflo #igersbuffalo #wny #716

A photo posted by Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (@bnmedicalcampus) on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:55am PDT

@fat_bobs caters to any style weddings! This glam wedding at had the pleasure of delicious BBQ in the fanciest way! @shawphotographyco #partyonbrides #catering #buffalo #bbq #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #buffalowedding

A photo posted by Buffalo Indie Weddings (@buffaloindieweddings) on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:48am PDT

In passing

A photo posted by Mike Shriver (@mike.shriver) on Aug 18, 2016 at 9:22am PDT