The Buttonista Show

THANK GOD IT'S TUESDAY! Finally, we are embracing fall and getting right the F to it with a fresh, fabulous and occasionally questionable series of looks from the 2021 Met Gala and MTV Awards. But have no fear, the Buttonista is here with the help of one hell of an Instagram Poll series recapping all the hits and misses from The Met where YOU dished your very own hot takes on celeb fashion. That's not it, though --today's episode also features some lessons learned for us regular people out there, and it wouldn't be complete without a quick forecast of what's in for this coming season.

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:32)

Fashion-focused AF topics brought to you by Miller Lite and the Times Union (1:10)

Thank you's in order after last week's big news (3:13)

The story behind the Hudson River wet suit (4:30)

Was Pete Davidson at Gaffney's? (6:40)

Hate It Or Love It: Official Met Gala Fashion Review (10:41)

Looks we loved (15:08)

Looks we hated (25:01)

Met Gala Takeaways for IRL (33:33)

Talking trends for fall (39:07)

Don't mind the Buttonista just crying some HAPPY TEARS over here on the latest episode of the podcast! Maybe it's the end-of-summer emotions running high, or maybe it's the big announcement about halfway through the show, but there is a major sense of excitement in the air as we say au revoir to summer and welcome fall...when the time is right, OK?!?! Settle in and kick off the pre-fall vibes and feel free to laugh, cry, learn and look forward to a whole bunch of stuff as we approach the latter half of 2021. Let's go, girls!

And don't forget, you can still get tickets to this Friday's "Off the Mask" event to support NAMI-NYS where I will be co-hosting the fashion show with Capital Region broadcast legend Benita Zahn. Stick around toward the end of the show for an interview with Kate Tortora who shares all the details about the event and why supporting mental health is so important.

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:22)

It's finally time to swim in the Hudson River (1:00)

Clearing the air on the official start of fall (4:20)

Four things I'll miss about summer (9:03)

Four things I'm looking forward to this fall (15:15)

An official suggestion on how to get a fresh start for a new season (19:50)

Good News Alert: Man, I Feel Like A (Free) Woman (26:40)

Team part-time job (30:22)

"Face Time" with Kate from NAMI-NYS (46:13)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

Oh, hello there! Happy as hell to report the Buttonista is well rested, recharged and ready to end August on a high note with the latest edition of The Capital Region's Best Dressed coming out before the month is done. Things are a'brewin' in the good news category (stay tuned for next week) and Two Buttons Deep is giving back to teachers starting NOW with a special Big Tip Energy to #ClearTheCart and buy supplies for local educators trying to trick out their classroom for fall. Thanks in advance for following along with another stream of consciousness recapping this fashion-forward life here in the 518.

Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:00)

Friday night's outfit details from the Travers Wine & Beer Festival (4:34)

A brief Travers Day report (5:37)

The Buttonista's honest thoughts about sleeping with your makeup on (7:32)

What's going on with pop culture these days? (9:09)

The perfect excuse for spending an entire Sunday in bed (13:52)

A preview into big news for next week's episode (16:12)

Receiving the fashion we think we deserve (21:45)

One article that should make you want to subscribe to the Times Union now (28:30)

Big Tip Energy - Back to School Edition (31:44)

This show is best enjoyed with a Miller Lite and a copy of the Times Union.

HELLO FROM THE EAST COAST! Thank God It's Tuesday! The Buttonista has returned from a trip out West and needs an IV drip of Stewart's Shops coffee to get back into tip top shape before Travers Weekend. This week, it's all about breaking down the last leg of a very long vaca to give you the travel recs you didn't ask for (but you might need), and of course saving room to prep for the peak summer in Saratoga vibes coming ASAP by the time this little #ChasingFriday gig we do is complete.

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:18)

The Buttonista's special guest on today's show (1:36)

What happened to the Hurricane? (5:07)

Why Airbnb is the way to be (5:56)

"Instagram Anxiety" on vacation (8:00)

Embracing sporty vibes in L.A. (15:05)

Book your next trip to Palm Springs, and bring me (20:45)

Officially in pursuit of indoor/outdoor living (24:45)

Go-to airport attire tips (26:13)

Heading into Travers Weekend with the Times Union and the Green Sheet (32:11)

Ticket giveaway to the 23rd Annual Travers Craft Wine & Beverage Tasting ft. the Buttonista (40:20)

Well, well, well, if it isn't the BUTTONISTA feeling alive and (un)well from Nashville, Tennessee for Episode 50 of the show. What a freaking milestone, OK?! In true Honky Tonk USA Fashion, it's time to giddy the f*ck up and debrief on this past weekend's events at a BFF's bachelorette party, breaking down the peaks and pits of the location, the itinerary and more. (Spoiler alert: it was all incredibly awesome.)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:10)

Giddy the F*ck Up - literally sponsored by Miller Lite (1:50)

Thoughts on the low cost carrier Allegiant Air (4:12)

Do Bluetooth headphones work on a plane? (7:45)

Getting sappy for a second about Episode 50 (11:24)

 You don't need math, you just need Splitwise (15:15)

Q&A - Thoughts on the boozy bike tour (20:24)

The Buttonista's bar and restaurant recs in Nashville (25:28)

Why I might owe an apology to George Washington (32:52)

Maybe it's time to lay down (37:26)

This show is best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

Giddy up, ya'll! It's the Buttonista's last episode on the East Coast before heading away on vacation to Nashville, Tennessee, AKA the land of cowboy boots...or not? Asking for a friend.

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:16)

A trick question about the best time to shower (1:55)

Getting ready for Nashville (6:10)

Next stop: my future wedding venue (14:45)

Almost clear of the "27 Club" curse (18:10)

The Cuomo scandal / fangirling over the Times Union in the national spotlight (23:20)

An innocent internet search gone wrong (30:43)

This show is best enjoyed with a Miller Lite and a copy of the Times Union.

Thank God It's Tuesday! The Buttonista's hosting a one woman pajama party and inviting you to listen in from wherever you happen to be sitting in your own bathrobe right now. It's time to get comfortable, crack open an ice cold, 96-calorie Miller Lite and settle in for the latest fashion tips and hot takes nobody asked for.

What happens to the belt on the bathrobe? (1:30)

Weekapping The Capital Region's Best Dressed (2:45)

Why can't the Buttonista pull off a French beret? (4:00)

One podcast you should listen to besides this one (8:15)

The item(s) I'm adding to my wardrobe for self improvement and maximum unattractiveness (10:00)

Dishing the skinny on SKIMS and the High Waisted Revolution (18:10)

Why is it important to be the coolest dressed person on vacation? (23:55)

Ready, set, get the Shop App (29:05)

Score a four-pack of Stewart's Shops pint glasses if you do this ONE thing (31:10)

What Olympic athlete would you be OK with dating? Obscure sports only. (34:13)

Answering some questions from the 'Gram (41:20)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

The Buttonista is BACK with another episode of the show while all things Saratoga race through her veins as we're hitting peak summer vibes in Upstate, NY and beyond. There's no time to stop for a bathroom break this time around with so much to talk about, from shoplifting on security cameras to designing the perfect day at the races and/or out and about downtown. The Buttonista might also try to destroy the 518's bagel monopoly in one single show, but nobody asked for that. 

THE PEAKS AND THE PITS:

Where can you make the most worthwhile  investment for $0.99 (3:05)

What interrupted the Buttonista's bathroom break this time? (5:53)

Shop(lifting) Local at Violet's of Saratoga (13:10)

Another reason why the shoplifter really shouldn't have shoplifted ft. a British accent (24:00)

The Buttonista's tips for Summer in Saratoga / Introducing a new drinking schedule (26:40)

Uncommon Grounds' bagel monopoly needs to end (37:45)

Thoughts on the Ben and Jen reunion brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash (43:44)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

The Buttonista is back with a three-beverage podcast, and shockingly none of them are Miller Lite. Just simply paving the path to get back to 100 percent after an absolute banger of an opening weekend at the races in Saratoga Springs.

-What it actually took to recover from the weekend (:39)

-Performance review of "All Buttons Deep" and the Hot Pepper Challenge  (3:32)

-Feeling good about the Buttonista's near future (7:56)

-Thoughts on Saturday's psychedelic track dress (9:37)

-The hard and fast rule about uncomfortable shoes (11:00)

-What was in the sky last night? (11:44)

-Plans for National Hot Dog Day (19:30)

-Answering your questions from the 'gram (22:00)

Best enjoyed with a Miller Lite.

-Preparing for Summer in Saratoga / Weekend Recap (2:05) 

-Determining the likelihood of me wearing the blue strapless dress from IG to the track (4:15) 

-Is Botox for me, or was I "asking for a friend?" (7:35) 

-The Buttonista's advice to be the best dressed wedding guest (30:40) 

-My thoughts on Addison Rae getting a 'real job' and then get fired for it because of the haters (46:10) 

-What would John Stamos know about Ashley Olsen's viral machete pic? (51:15)

Best enjoyed with Miller Lite & The Albany Times Union