I was mildly disappointed with myself last night for being sartorially lazy on Valentine’s Day. You know I love theme dressing, yet I didn’t wear my vintage Moschino heart dress … … or my vintage Gemma Kahng heart vest. But I decided to forgive myself for not dressing to code because I did have an…
Wednesday’s Video: Phala’s Ring
I already blogged about February’s Jewel of the Month — Phala’s redesigned ring — but I now have better video showing the piece before, during, and after the process. More importantly, I have Phala’s own description of what led to her redesign project and what the ring symbolizes for her. Even though it’s a sad…
2019 Grammys: The Best of the Rest
At the end of my post about Cardi B’s stellar Best Dressed/Wear What You Want style at Sunday’s Grammys, I promised that my next post would be about the best of the rest. Then my mind momentarily went blank, because who could compare to Cardi? Once I took a deep breath, I remembered that there…
My Best Dressed at the 2019 Grammys Is …
Do I even need to write this post? Surely, you already know that my beloved Cardi B, who hit the red carpet in fall/winter 1995 couture Mugler, is the winner of my prestigious Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award for the 2019 Grammys. Embed from Getty Images While that was her most jaw-dropping vintage…
Wednesday’s Video: Valentine’s Day Rings
If you’re happily coupled up and you’ve set your heart on some Wendy Brandes jewelry, this is the moment to drop a hint about a Valentine’s Day gift. Set bae on the right track by sharing the link to this video of two particularly romantic styles — my embracing-swans ring and diamond keepsake locket ring….
Another Political Fashion Slay
I’ve been in disbelief about the recent fashion statements emerging from the political scene, but it’s clearly time I get used to the new Democratic women of Congress. Look at them wearing suffragette white today! .@HouseDemWomen wearing suffragette white and continuing the fight for equality at the #SOTU. #StateOfTheWomen #HerStory pic.twitter.com/D6XM0BoPAQ — Congresswoman Deb Haaland…
Work in Progress: Earring Detail
“To be a king, and wear a crown, is a thing more glorious to them that see it, than it is pleasant for them that bear it,” – Elizabeth I, 1601. View this post on Instagram “A crown of kisses to the queen of dreams” — Albert Camus to Maria Casares. #valentinesday #jewelry #diamonds #crown…
And the Best Super Bowl Ad of 2019 Is …
To be honest, I barely looked at the game. I was there just for Cardi B’s Pepsi commercial — and she was barely in it! — so I was gratified by Burger King’s 45-second-long ad starring the late Andy Warhol. I appreciate expensive corporate risk-taking … when it causes no harm. How many people watching…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, January 28: It’s not easy to beat Lady Gaga for my Best Dressed/Wear What You Want award, but Michael B. Jordan managed it at the SAG Awards. Tuesday, January 29: I continue to be excited by large-and-in-charge dresses, and there were…
Jewel of the Month: Ring Redesign With Rubies
I was going to wait until we were further into February to reveal the Jewel of the Month, but I just put the finishing touches on it today and I can’t resist sharing! Gorgeous client Phala asked me to turn her classic ruby-accented engagement ring and wedding band into a nontraditional, single ring. For inspiration,…