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Look, Ma, No Teeth! (Don’t Forget to Vote)

October 5, 2009 by WendyB

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.

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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!

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  1. Sher says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    What a sultry picture! So sexy a smile ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Annie Spandex says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Voted. ๐Ÿ™‚ What’s the story behind all the beads? I missed that.

  3. enc says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    You look like the cat that ate the canary.

    Teeth or no teeth, your smile lights up the room. Vyque is gorge, too.

  4. La Belette Rouge says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    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.

  5. Rosie says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    I don’t think I have exclaimed enough on my love for your red lipstick.

  6. hanako66 says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    I have tried to vote, but had problems…will try again now!

  7. K-Line says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    I would not recognize you, if not for the fauxny and the leopard dress.

  8. jennine says

    October 5, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    omg…it almost doesn’t look like you!

  9. Natalie says

    October 5, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I was voter #119 and I gave you 5 hearts because you have an amazing smile, great beads, and you’re wearing leopard!

  10. Michael says

    October 5, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    J’adore! A smile is a smile, beautiful no less.

  11. The Preppy Princess says

    October 5, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    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!
    tp

  12. Midtown Girl says

    October 5, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Teeth or no teeth you are still gorgeous!

    Wait that doesn’t right….you know what I mean – LOL!

    This picture is absolutely stunning!!

  13. lipstickatthemailbox says

    October 5, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    *giggle* I think you look fabulous though! (p.s. great post title)

  14. BeckEye says

    October 5, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    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.

  15. dreamsequins says

    October 5, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Like whoa- I hardly recognize you without your trademark pearly whites showing!

  16. Ela says

    October 5, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Such a great photo of you two! Off to vote now ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Kristin says

    October 6, 2009 at 12:06 am

    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!

  18. The Clothes Horse says

    October 6, 2009 at 12:40 am

    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!

  19. Kim Yamaguchi says

    October 6, 2009 at 12:53 am

    *That* is the most amazingly sexy smile/expression I’ve seen in a long time!

  20. Sharon Rose says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:49 am

    Hi there-with or without teeth, that red lipstick smile is a winner every time!!

  21. Queen Michelle says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:47 am

    You do have an enviable set of teeth I must admit.

  22. Make Do Style says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:16 am

    I’m going to say hey Seรฑorita in a Justin Timberlake stylie!

  23. janettaylor says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:24 am

    Beautiful smile, WendyB

  24. miss j. says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:35 am

    nice smile miss wendy. next time, i would like to see a fashionable pout! ๐Ÿ™‚
    By the way, have you receive the mag yet? please let me know.

    besos!

  25. AsianCajuns (Lauren) says

    October 6, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Oh I think this photo is great of both of you! And your red lips always look awesome, WendyB, even sans teeth!

  26. fashionista says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:32 am

    you look lovely w/ that red lipstick.

  27. Kristin says

    October 6, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Great photo! I’ll vote.

  28. Cafe Fashionista says

    October 6, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I absolutely adore your look. You pull off red lips so fabulously! ๐Ÿ™‚

  29. drollgirl says

    October 6, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    mona lisa smile?!?!? hahaha! i can’t even do THAT much in photos. hence, no photos of me if i can help it.

  30. Sally says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    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.

  31. Couture Carrie says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    You look modelicious, darling WB!

    xoxox,
    CC

  32. hannahlizabeth says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    you got my vote! looking gorgeous xx

  33. 3 says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    I actually think you both look a bit different then usual but yet still two very hot ladies! Great pic!

  34. Shop N' Chomp says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    Wow, all that out of Mardi Gras beads? Way cool!

  35. la couturier says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    absolutely gorgeous; i really do love the red lips!

    bisous, xx

  36. districtofchic says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    I cannot believe that necklace is strands of Mardi Gras beads!! You’re a genius!

  37. geri says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    i voted! you looked AMAAAAAZING!

  38. lenorenevermore says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    prefer you with Miss Universe smile…must show off pearly whites always! SMILEsss* Bling!

  39. I. Grace says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    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! =)

  40. Elizabeth Marie says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    MEOW! You are too hot, lady.

    Word verification is-Wicked.

    Love it!

  41. Denise @ Swelle says

    October 7, 2009 at 5:49 am

    Now, if I didn’t know that famous dress, I’m not sure I would have recognised a non-toothy Wendy Brandes!

  42. La Mimi says

    October 7, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Love the red lipstick on you:) You look lovely whether you smile or not:)

    xoxo
    Mimi

  43. Topaz Horizon says

    October 8, 2009 at 9:38 am

    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

  44. punky says

    October 9, 2009 at 9:53 am

    i voted!
    did you win? I hope you won.

  45. IdStyle says

    October 9, 2009 at 10:09 am

    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).

  46. * Fashion Dreamer * says

    October 11, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    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!

  47. issa says

    October 11, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    you look absolutely stunning!

  48. Leah says

    October 12, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Gorgeous with or without teeth. I voted for you.

  49. Annie Spandex says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:37 am

    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. ๐Ÿ™‚ I can’t imagine what 47 necklaces must feel like!

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