Shopping Season

A whole season devoted to shopping...what could possibly be more suited to fit me?! As a self-professed shopping addict I have learned that I need to save as much money as I can so that I can buy more things. Smokin Joes has become the best place to do this. I can get so much more stuff for my money than at other stores. I went shopping there yesterday for gifts for my family and I honestly found something for everyone. I bought my Uncle Mike a Buck Wear T-shirt, he's an avid hunter so I know he will just love it. My gramma will be the recipient of a beautiful cross ornament and some christmas knick knacks (which Smokin Joes has a TON of).

Smokin Joes even has wrapping supplies... well I'm not sure if there are any left if you saw the amount I bought. I hate when I go shopping and stores run out of gift boxes, Smokin Joes had them for $.50 for 2 boxes! They also had a ton of bows and gift tags cheaper than the dollar store... how on earth do you beat the dollar store?!


You will have to stop in and check out the great deals and do it soon before I buuy out the store!

Pretty Party!

The cocktail dresses and party tops are in!!! I tried on about 9 dresses and tops at Smokin Joes today and they were all so cute. They're by a company called Sky and have been worn by the Real Housewives of Orange County, Hayden Penettiere, Vanessa Minillo, and Jessica Simpson. Of course I ended up buyng a dress for New Year's Eve and a party top to wear the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. You better go buy one before I get the rest of them ;)

Snow Snow Snow

I just got word that a new attraction is coming to Niagara Falls! It is called Snow Park Niagara and they are going to have outdoor snow tubing and ice skating downtown. I heard that thew ice rink will be NHL regulation sized and the snow tubing hill will be 50-feet high. I'm really excited to go to this, there's nothing to do in the Falls during winter! And I was added as a friend on their Facebook and MySpace pages... I think they know I shop at Smokin Joes too much.

Ahhh They're driving me crazy!!

So, I went into Smokin Joes today and everything is all switched around... but, it looks AWESOME! The men's suit department now has their own room with more suits than I can imagine or count to (hey, I didn't study math in college, okay). Just kidding, I could probably count them if I tried but I would definitely be there a while!

The show department moved to where the suits use to be and I think they got a lot more things in. I found these fabulous red Eckko shoes. Eckko is really not my style but these were great. They even had Harley Davidson boots for men and women.

On top of all that I spotted a new women's section that now carries....drum roll please.... SMET! I saw the SMET shirts on the Real World and was so mad because I knew it'd be like 3 years before it got to our neck of the woods. But thanks to my crew at Smokin Joes I will be able to wear the trendy stuff while it's still trendy! (I call them my 'crew' because I am there so much.. they probably call me a stalker ;) )

Anyway, if you haven't been in yet, check it out but bring your wallet because I guarantee you will find something you want.

Party!

Clothes, clothes, everywhere

Wow, I can't believe how much awesome stuff comes into Smokin Joes all the time! Yesterday I went grocery shopping there and afterward stopped in the boutique section. They now have Levi's and Calvin Klein jeans for men!! I bought two pairs for my boyfriend, I should have bought more at those prices but maybe next time. You should stop in and pick some up before I go back and buy them all.

The boutique manager also told me that some really cute woman's party/cocktail dresses will be in soon too. There's some insider information for ya for reading my blog!

Halloween Contest!

Children 12 and under can enter the Smokin Joes Halloween Coloring Contest and have the chance to win some great prizes!

Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each of the following age groups:
0-3
4-6
7-9
10-12

Entry forms may be obtained and submitted at the Smokin Joes Customer Service department at 2293 Saunders Settlement Rd. (Rt. 31) in Sanborn. The deadline for entries is noon on Oct. 31. Winners will be announced on Nov. 1. All entries will be on display at Smokin Joes Café.

Smokin Joes now has Jones New york suits at 20% Off!! This is on top of their already great prices. How they stay in business... I have no idea! Plus they even offer in-store tailoring. All the other designer suits start at only $60! Check out the great deals you can get only at Smokin Joes.

Spooktacular Savings!!

Smokin Joes now has Halloween stuff in stock!! I went there today to see what they had for my Halloween party and they have some really cute decorations, party hats, and even Halloween cards. The Halloween party hats are really fun and come in different colors and styles. They still have a lot there but I am sure it won't last for long at thier prices!

Stop in today and check them out.

Just Peachy

The Lewiston Kiwanis Peach festival was this weekend and if you missed it, you missed out! Smokin Joes sponsored the Peach Queen Fashion Show. All 23 contestants strutted their stuff in apparel by Ed Hardy, YMI, Nine West, and Of The Earth. They looked like super models!

The winner of the Peach Queen pageant was Shannon Roemer.

For more photos visit http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=du4drze.4hdatq16&x=0&y=vm4zw4&localeid=en_US

Game Season!!

School is back in swing and so is football, soccer, and soon to be hockey season. That only means one thing.. a lot of time spent on bleachers and benches. Smokin Joes has a great was to stay comfortable while watching the game. They now have $3.99 padded back supported Stadium seats that are perfect for the long games outside and indoors. Pick yours up in the grocery section at Smokin Joes!!

Birthdays!

This summer has been filled with birthdays.  Three in June, four in July, and two in August, I am overwhelmed!  My mom's birthday was last week and I was trying to figure out what to get her. I was faced with the same problem I have had every year...What do you get a woman who has everything and doesn't need or want anything? While sifting through the mail, I saw the Smokin Joes grocery flier (yes, I signed up for their newsletters too), and on it was an ad for the jewelry department.

It was destined for me because they are having a sale on all peridot jewelry, August's birthstone.  It was all 15% off!! Plus the Leslie gold jewelry that I got my mom last year was 10% off.  Needless to say I went in and bought her a beautiful peridot necklace and matching bracelet set. The best part is I spent under my budget, but she doesn't know that so shhhh.

School Savings!

Summer is almost over and that only means one thing....School starts soon! Bummer. But, I am a little less bummed out because I found great deals that Smokin Joes has for back to school. I am going to college so I need to stock up on great clothes like Ed Hardy and Junk Food, comfy jeans by Of The Earth, and cute accessories and book bags. They have a great new line of organic bags by Of The Earth that are perfect for books. And get this, I can even save money on my groceries from there! They have deli meats that are WAY cheaper than the other stores and they even have a dollar aisle. Talk about saving a broke college kid some money!

This semester is going to be a lot easier with the help of Smokin Joes. With all the money I'll save, I will be able to go on spring break!!

Why Am I?

I came across a really great pair of jeans yesterday! Why am I so excited? Well, if you are anything like me you know that great jeans are hard to come by for less that $70. I found a the best jeans ever and they fit me like a dream, aka they make my derriere look good! I got them at Smokin Joes. They are by YMI Jeanswear. I never heard of them before so I asked someone there about them. They told me that the jeans I had tried on were worn by celebrities and even Miss Universe. I really loved the different washes and styles of them. Plus they aren't very low rise so I won't be showing of my derriere outside of the jeans!

The best part is that most of them are around $30... Smokin Joes even has shorts too.

Going Green

I had to go to Smokin Joes the other day for gas, which I got for $3.94 a gallon. I never thought I would be excited to pay that for gas but those are the times. They give you 5 cents off a gallon when you pay with cash, talk about a good deal! Anyway, I stopped inside to see what new things they got in and I saw an entirely new line of clothing called Of The Earth. It is an organic clothing and fabric line. Smokin Joes has Of The Earth bags, shirts, and pants. They are REALLY comfortable. I bought a cute bag for my school books and a T-shirt so everyone else knows that I am going green too! Of The Earth started out with baby, children and adult clothing as well as bath, bedding and furniture. Of The Earth now has Organic apparel and home for the entire family.

Be a part of the Going Green trend and stop in Smokin Joes for your Of The Earth products!

Junk Food!

No, I am not talking about potato chips.  This is better than chips.  Smokin Joes now carries Junk Food T-shirts.  They have a ton of them there too.  If you haven't heard of them you have been living under a rock, but I will explain anyway.  They are vintage looking T-shirts that feature various bands and images from pop culture.  They have ones with Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and even ones with the Smurfs!

I bought a really cute on that has this cartoon on the front and above it it says "Little Miss Sunshine."  They had the matching sweater there too.  Junk Food T's have caught on in Hollywood and have been seen on Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Miley Cyrus.  The best part is that they start at only $20! Talk about a good deal.  These are really great for back to school and can be dressed up or down. Paris Hilton had one on at an NYC fashion show.

Smokin Joes also had some for guys too that had the old Batman symbol and other neat pop culture symbols from when we were younger.

Wedding Season!

This weekend I had the pleasure of dragging my boyfriend to a friend's wedding. The day before I asked him if he had a suit to wear. He said "yes" and I asked him to put it on... good thing too! It looked like it fit him in high school. After talking him into buying a new suit I decided to take him to Smokin Joes first. The menswear manager Burt Fatta came over to help him find the perfect suit.

They had a ton of suits from short to big and tall and in hard to find colors and styles too. On top of all that they were name brands which my boyfriend was happy about.

He found one that looked awesome on him and can you believe it was only $60?! I thought my eyes were beginning to go bad. The only problem was that the sleeves were a little too long. Again, to my surprise, Burt informed us that there was an on site tailor who could help us. Millie came right over and said that she would have the sleeves hemmed for us in time for the wedding.

Burt also showed us their selection of dress shirts, ties, and cuff links to go with the suit. They were all designer too like Calvin Klein, DKNY, and Calibri. We would have got them had I not already bought a dress shirt, tie, and cuff links at Smokin Joes for his birthday!

My boyfriend was happy this 'ordeal' only cost him $60 and he has a nice suit that will last a long time. I was happy that he wouldn't look like a schmuck at the wedding.

I wear my sunglasses at night

Well I don't really wear them at night, I just thought of that song. Anyway, I went back to Smokin Joes this weekend to check out their new shirts the girl told me about. They are really cute by the way, but I not only found the shirts, I found sunglasses!! Sunglasses that match the swimsuit I just bought. Needless to say I was so excited. They looked awesome. I am going on vacation to Palm Beach in August and these would be perfect to wear with my swimsuit. The sunglasses start at $185, but after my last mistake with the swimsuit I knew these were the best price.

I went home and googled the glasses I bought and guess how much they were, $255! I knew Smokin Joes wouldn't disappoint. They saved me $70.. oo that's a new hoodie.

I think I may be going back to Smokin Joes, soon.

No More Beach Bums!

Now you no longer have an excuse for going to the beach in your shabby swimsuit that's 3 years old. Say bye bye to polka dots, stripes, solid colors and the chance that someone else has the same swimsuit as you.

Ed Hardy is taking over! I went to Smokin Joes yesterday and saw a salesgirl hanging up the swimsuits from Ed Hardy they just got in. I've slowly gotten addicted to their tank tops and hoodies and became really excited when I saw these swimsuits. The best part is Ed Hardy has 1 and 2 piece swimsuits in really hot designs.

I looked and left without buying but later regretted not picking one up. I went to the grocery store and saw on the front cover of a magazine Heidi Montag from the Hills in one of Ed Hardy's swimsuits. My guilt set in and I knew I had to have one, so I went back this morning and bought it. Here's the best part. I thought that I would be able to get better deal online but nope. Smokin Joes has their swimsuits starting at $105, the cheapest I saw online was $155.

Now that I have my awesome swimsuit I just need to make it a bit warmer around here so I can show it off. The sales girl also told me that new short sleeved and long sleeved shirts are coming in next week!

Oh here's the one I bought

Get a new suit for summer!

Summer is officially here which usually means a wedding is happening somewhere every weekend! You probably have one coming up and are thinking...gee I hope that old suit in the back of the closet still fits me.

Don't worry - we have you covered! Get a new suit from Smokin Joes Men's shop. Our salesman BURT will help you choose a suit to fit your body type. We have suits for short, through big and tall. Our seamstress Millie, will tailor the suit to fit you to a T!

Smokin Joes carries all the name brands you love: Donald Trump, Tommy Hilfiger, Phat Farm, DKNY, JONES NY, Kenneth Cole and more. Suits start at only $49.99

Stop in today!

Tuscarora Olympian

Frank Mount Pleasant may not sound like a familiar name but he has one of the largest displays at the Native American Museum of Art. Frank was an Olympic athlete from the Tuscarora Reservation who participated in the 1908 Olympic games in London. Frank began his athletic career in 1904 at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania where he excelled in football and track.

The 1908 Olympian placed sixth in the long jump despite a ligament injury and was awarded two Olympic Commemorative medals. Today the Native America Museum of Art, located on the Tuscarora Reservation, is home to six of Frank’s track and field medals including the two Olympic medals.

Frank eventually became the first American Indian to earn a diploma and served as an Army lieutenant in WWI and was decorated for bravery. Photos and memorabilia of Frank Mount Pleasant are on display year-round and museum entrance is free to patrons.

For your wedding....

Smokin Joes provides you with a beautiful selection of jewelry, evening bags and accessories to make your day special.

So what do we have? Almost everything except your gown! Our Jewelry Department provides custom jewelry and can even match a wedding band to virtually any ring.

Smokin Joes also carries Tuxedos and Suits by designer name brands like Jones New York, The Donald Trump Collection, Kenneth Cole and more. Why rent a tux when you can own one starting at $69.99!

Don't forget about the beaded handbags in our boutique for the bride, mom, and all of the bridesmaids. Choose from a variety of colors and styles. Did we mention that they make great attendant gifts?

Don't forget about your bridesmaids and flower girl gifts for your rehearsal dinner. We have a large gift shop with something for everyone. And to surprise your groom and his groomsmen, Smokin Joes has the largest cigar humidor in Western New York. Our staff will help you choose the cigar - wether it's for a first time cigar smoker or for an old pro!

Our prices are among the best in Western New York, so stop in and save on your wedding expenses!

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Shop Smart

A guide for buying Diamonds

Ever go shopping without knowing what you’re looking for? Of course! For shoes, a cute bag, or even clothing - but when it comes to jewelry what you don’t know could empty your pocketbook. Learn the basics of shopping for fine jewelry from professional jeweler Rob Young of Smokin Joes® fine jewelry department.

“The first thing people ask when they come in is, “where is the diamond jewelry?” said Young. “What they don’t know is what they should be looking for.”

Finding the perfect diamond jewelry for your budget isn’t always easy, but these tips can help you know what to look for. The industry refers to diamond classifications by the ‘4 C’s’ of a Diamond; Cut, Carat, Color, Clarity. Each of these C’s determines the diamond’s worth and level of perfection.

The 4 C’s of a Diamond
CUT: Refers to the proportions and finish of a diamond. It may also mean shape.
CARAT: Refers to the actual weight of the diamond. Ex. ¼ ct., 1ct. etc.
COLOR: Diamonds typically display colors of yellow, gray, or brown. The whiter or more colorless a diamond is, the more valuable. The color scale ranges from
D-M, with D being the most colorless.
CLARITY: It is the position of a diamond on a FLAWLESS to IMPERFECT scale. Very rarely is a diamond considered flawless....

FL-Flawless
These stones have no imperfections inside or on the outside of the stone under the magnification of a loupe of a 10 power. These are very hard to find and VERY expensive.

IF-Internally Flawless
These stones have no inclusions under a loupe with a 10-power magnification.

VVS1, VVS2-Very Very Slightly Imperfect
These stones have very small inclusions, which are very difficult to see under a loupe with a 10-power magnification.

VS1, VS2-Very Slightly Imperfect
These stones have small inclusions, which are slightly difficult to difficult to see under a loupe with a 10-power magnification.

SI1, SI2-Slightly Imperfect
These stones have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under a loupe with a 10 power magnification, or visible to the naked eye.

I1, I2, I3-Imperfect
These stones have inclusions, which range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.

Don’t get carried away looking for the most flawless diamond with a D on the color scale. It is most likely that you won’t find it unless you stole it from Queen Elizabeth herself! What you can look for is something that fits your budget. The clarity and color scales are judged by looking at a diamond through a microscope and without a trained eye, it is hard to tell the difference between a D, E, F or FL, IF, VVS, or VS.

Another thing to look for is a certified diamond. The certification of a diamond by an independent third party is a guarantee of the diamond’s quality. The certificate includes the diamond’s weight, actual measurements, clarity, and color grade. It also contains information on the shape and style, proportions, and symmetry ratings.

Smokin Joes® diamonds are certified by the Gemological Institute of America, (GIA) which is the world’s foremost authority in gemology, diamond grading, jewelry education, and gemology research. The European Gemological Laboratory, (EGL) USA is also one of the world’s premier independent gemological laboratories.

Rob Young the on premise jeweler at Smokin Joes, offering custom work, sizing and appraisals. He specializes in diamond settings and remounting stones. Our trained jewelry specialists are looking forward to making your selection process easy and enjoyable. Smokin Joes jewelry is guaranteed to be the highest in quality and craftsmanship.