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This Has Grrrrr-own on Me

September 8, 2008 by WendyB

I’ve gone from being amused by this kitschy Maison Martin Margiela bag to craving it.

The style of my bad-ass blonde friend from 1983 must be influencing me, because you know she would have loved this bag. She probably would have hung a feathered roach clip from it.

Unfortunately, a wolf bag is not something I am inclined to spend $1,195 on, but if one of you wants to buy it for me, don’t hold back! (But only buy me this gift after you buy this.)

Meanwhile, here’s a vintage wolf sweater to check out on eBay.


And don’t forget my Isabella Wolf-Fang necklaces and earrings! The silver wolf necklace is very suitable for men as well as women. Two of my gorgeous male clients wear that piece. Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com if you’d like to purchase anything.

Isabella Wolf-Fang Necklace and Earrings
© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008
Photos by SquareMoose

Another good wolf is my grandson, whose name is Wolfgang, though we call him Wolfie.

Oh great. Now I’ve got a Meat Loaf song stuck in my head. You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth starts with an annoying, breathy conversation: “On a hot summer night, would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?” Ugh! I need some Duran Duran to cleanse my brain.

UPDATED TO ADD: There’s no wolf, but you can get a delightfully tacky, airbrushed horse t-shirt at Dorothy Perkins for 14 pounds.

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  1. Deja Pseu says

    September 8, 2008 at 6:20 am

    I’m also reminded of the “Flight of the Conchords” guys. They’ve made those animal motifs cool again.

  2. enc says

    September 8, 2008 at 7:04 am

    Me too^^. Brett wears that kind of top/sweatshirt/sweater in every episode.

    That bag is JUST the kind of thing old blondie up there would put a roach clip on.

  3. Step Right Up says

    September 8, 2008 at 8:06 am

    Just curious, which one are you in that photo from your younger years? I’m guessing maybe the one with the Jordache jeans and perm?

    Replace that wolf on the bag with a scowling weasel and I think they’d see an increase in sales.

  4. Ida says

    September 8, 2008 at 8:15 am

    That bag is so ridiculously chic.

  5. Practically Perfect In Every Way says

    September 8, 2008 at 8:23 am

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FxSM88H-G4

    that would make you officially the leader of our pack

  6. Blogette says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:06 am

    Love the earrings and necklace.
    My German lecturer was named Wolfgang! Such a lovely name!!

  7. Joy says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:21 am

    hey wendy! i am loving your blog!! cheers!

  8. CoutureCarrie says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:37 am

    Grrrrrrr (in a good way!).
    Love that MMM bag.

    And your comments are so hystercial Wendy – thanks!

    Love the new profile pic, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

  9. TINE says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:49 am

    Mmm..I love anything with animals on it. I would love the bag more if it had a Bengal tiger on it..my fav animal!

  10. Bella says

    September 8, 2008 at 10:20 am

    The Isabella Wolf-Fang Necklace is wonderful!

  11. Princess Poochie says

    September 8, 2008 at 10:54 am

    I think I had a wolf t-shirt just like that… back in the day.

    Luv
    Poochie

  12. lisa says

    September 8, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Your Isabella necklace has howled its way into my heart. 🙂

  13. La Belette Rouge says

    September 8, 2008 at 11:56 am

    My 1/2 brother was crazy about wolves. When he died his girlfriend gave me a really tacky acrylic wolf blanket to remember him by. I feel guilty every time I recoil at its unattractiveness.

    Your necklace would be a much better reminder of him. However, as much as I would love to buy the wolf–I am saving my pennies for a custom Wendy weasel necklace. 🙂

  14. Sharon Rose says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    Hi there-I’m sure henry would be very intrigued if you brought the Margiela bag home! Love the Dotty P top!

  15. miss cavendish says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Definitely 1983. But would it have longevity beyond, say, next month?

  16. Prunella Jones says

    September 8, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    I had a tee shirt very much in the style of the wolf bag back in the eighties. It had a tiger on it. I think I bought it at Deb to go with my black stirrup pants. Grrrrr.

    The blond chick looks like my cousin Becky. She had a right sass mouth on her. I bet that’s you in the Rush hat and black and white dolphin shorts.

  17. Nina says

    September 8, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    Hi! I dunno if you remember me but I used to have the blog Chez Beaute. My new site is Femme Rationale. If you don’t mind, I’ve already linked you on my new site since you were linked before on my old one. Please stop by and say hi when you have a chance. 🙂

    Anyway, I love that wolf necklace. And I agree w/deja pseu – my first thought was flight of the conchords when i saw the wolf sweatshirt.

  18. Isabel says

    September 8, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Ooooh, I love wolf paraphenalia! I have a wolf t-shirt and if I could afford it, I would totally buy your wolf fang necklace.

  19. Make Do and Mend says

    September 8, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Enc’s roach clip comment cracked me up I almost started the like the bag but although I think the shape is fab I don’t like the wolf print whereas your wolves are beautiful.

  20. Sal says

    September 8, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    Good choice: Duran Duran over Meatloaf ANY day.

  21. Sable Crow says

    September 8, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    This post has me howling with pleasure. I love that wolf-fang necklace. It’s a needful thing. Grrr.

  22. TheSundayBest says

    September 8, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Looks like I’m not the only one who has the Flight of Conchords wolf sweatshirt jones going. I used to see those all the time at Value Village and think, who’d wear that?

    Answer – me but now it’s too damn late!!!

    That 80’s picture is TOTALLY AWESOME DUDE.

  23. the iron chic says

    September 8, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Thanks for putting Meatloaf in my brain again!

    Aghhhhh. It took me a month to get that “I would do anything for love” business out of my head.

  24. Skye says

    September 8, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    I love that wolf bag, and Wolfie is an incredibly cute name – fabulousness all Round

  25. WendyB says

    September 8, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    I’m ashamed to say I’m the only person who hasn’t watched Flight of the Conchords.

  26. fashion herald says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Her name is Rio and she’s dancing by the sand. and I’m sure when she’s done she’s picking up that bag and having a drink with the boys. Want it.

  27. Lynette says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    That wolf purse is a something else. And you’re so right–I’ll bet the blonde would eat it up.

  28. Imelda Matt says

    September 9, 2008 at 2:00 am

    Who knew when I spent $7 on this tee (http://www.imelda.com.au/well_shod_well_imformed/2008/05/hot-trannie-mes.html) 2 years ago, I’d be soooo far ahead of the curve. The best part is I bought from a $2 (I believe you call ’em Dime Stores) shop.

  29. Bobble Bee says

    September 9, 2008 at 11:17 am

    THOSE are some bad-ass girls, the rest is a joke!

  30. Grant Miller says

    September 9, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    You’re gonna love the wolf tshirt I got you!!!

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