I’m amazed that gorgeous blogger Vyque of Fasshonaburu got a picture of us at the Independent Fashion Bloggers Dress Up Soiree in which I’m smiling but not showing teeth. I’m sure I haven’t taken a picture like that in 20 years.
The closest to a Mona Lisa smile that I'll ever get.
Hmmm. My memory is going. Have I mentioned that Independent Fashion Bloggers is having a contest? If you haven’t done it already, click here to give my photo five hearts so I can be a winner.
UPDATED TO ADD: Gorgeous blogger Annie Spandex asked me to explain the beads. Because I’m lazy, I’m just going to quote from an earlier post: “The red necklace I appear to be wearing in the photo is actually dozens of strands of Mardi Gras beads. People were supposed to give out beads if they liked your outfit (taking one’s top off was not required, though not expressly forbidden either). Thanks to my heart-wrenching WWD story and the aggressive bead-seeking action of the Fasshonaburu girls, I eventually staggered home with 47 necklaces.” There ya go!
What a sultry picture! So sexy a smile 🙂
Voted. 🙂 What’s the story behind all the beads? I missed that.
You look like the cat that ate the canary.
Teeth or no teeth, your smile lights up the room. Vyque is gorge, too.
Is that you???? Without the trademark smile( which I hope is insured by Lloyds of London) I am not sure it is you. I am sure that Da Vinci would have loved to paint you.
I don’t think I have exclaimed enough on my love for your red lipstick.
I have tried to vote, but had problems…will try again now!
I would not recognize you, if not for the fauxny and the leopard dress.
omg…it almost doesn’t look like you!
I was voter #119 and I gave you 5 hearts because you have an amazing smile, great beads, and you’re wearing leopard!
J’adore! A smile is a smile, beautiful no less.
You *do* look like the cat after dining on the canary…! You also happen to look stunning, as always. BTW, the Polyvores are excellent, we are going to have to go chase after your friend.
Hope your week is wacky and wonderful!
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Teeth or no teeth you are still gorgeous!
Wait that doesn’t right….you know what I mean – LOL!
This picture is absolutely stunning!!
*giggle* I think you look fabulous though! (p.s. great post title)
Nice pic. I’m quite the opposite – I rarely smile with my teeth. I have all of them, so I’m not sure what my problem is.
Like whoa- I hardly recognize you without your trademark pearly whites showing!
Such a great photo of you two! Off to vote now 🙂
I’m beginning to think that it’s impossible for you to take a bad picture. Jerk. p.s. I did a ring post the other day and your Diana ring was the clear favorite!
Ha! We’re trading places–I’m smiling and in leopard and you’re not smiling…next you’ll be wearing floral print and scowling!
*That* is the most amazingly sexy smile/expression I’ve seen in a long time!
Hi there-with or without teeth, that red lipstick smile is a winner every time!!
You do have an enviable set of teeth I must admit.
I’m going to say hey Señorita in a Justin Timberlake stylie!
Beautiful smile, WendyB
nice smile miss wendy. next time, i would like to see a fashionable pout! 🙂
By the way, have you receive the mag yet? please let me know.
besos!
Oh I think this photo is great of both of you! And your red lips always look awesome, WendyB, even sans teeth!
you look lovely w/ that red lipstick.
Great photo! I’ll vote.
I absolutely adore your look. You pull off red lips so fabulously! 🙂
mona lisa smile?!?!? hahaha! i can’t even do THAT much in photos. hence, no photos of me if i can help it.
Love it. When I smile with no teeth, I look like I’ve swallowed a comb. When you smile with no teeth, you look like you’ve just hatched a plan for world domination.
You look modelicious, darling WB!
xoxox,
CC
you got my vote! looking gorgeous xx
I actually think you both look a bit different then usual but yet still two very hot ladies! Great pic!
Wow, all that out of Mardi Gras beads? Way cool!
absolutely gorgeous; i really do love the red lips!
bisous, xx
I cannot believe that necklace is strands of Mardi Gras beads!! You’re a genius!
i voted! you looked AMAAAAAZING!
prefer you with Miss Universe smile…must show off pearly whites always! SMILEsss* Bling!
Wow, Wendy! You look like a movie star! Can I get an autograph, please?! =)
But I love the big smile too, it’s so you!
The other girl is lovely too! =)
MEOW! You are too hot, lady.
Word verification is-Wicked.
Love it!
Now, if I didn’t know that famous dress, I’m not sure I would have recognised a non-toothy Wendy Brandes!
Love the red lipstick on you:) You look lovely whether you smile or not:)
xoxo
Mimi
That smile is fantastic! And the signature red lipstick!
I’ve voted for you 3x–from my laptop, my hubby’s laptop and from my iMac at work. =)
anti-spam word: sohungry
i voted!
did you win? I hope you won.
love the leopard with the red lipstick, so classic. And the mardi gras beads look great (I would have never thought of mardi gras breads being a nice accessory, but it works well).
You look fantastic, teeth or no teeth. I think it’s pretty much impossible for you to look bad. Loving the story about beads too!
you look absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous with or without teeth. I voted for you.
By the curious vanity of googling myself I finally have the answer to the mystery of the beads! (I’d forgotten to check back–doh!) Thanks for the update and compliment. 🙂 I can’t imagine what 47 necklaces must feel like!