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,…
Wednesday’s Video: Cool Hearts, Not Regular
Whether you’re buying a gift for someone else or yourself, I have cool heart jewelry — not regular heart jewelry — that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. – GIF from Imnotaregularmom GIFs My heart designs are more than meets the eye — and would you expect anything less from me? The diamond-pavé Sophie pendant twists from…
Paris Fashion Week: Large and In Charge
In 2013, I blogged about a conversation I’d had with a fashion designer five years prior, when he was planning a runway show. I said that if it were my show, I’d use ONLY black models as a big “fuck you” to the fashion industry’s glaring prejudices. That designer didn’t take the hint, but last…
My Best Dressed at the SAG Awards Is …
The red carpet was good at last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. How good? Lady Gaga was merely the first runner-up for my prestigious Best Dressed/Where What You Want combo award, rather than the winner. That said, I 100% loved Gaga’s white Christian Dior couture gown. (Are those tiny, lacy shorts peeking out from the…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, January 21: Like dogs? Like cigars? Let me put a cigar-smoking dog on a signet ring for you like I did for January’s Jewel of the Month. Tuesday, January 22: Every so often, ads transcend their origins in corporate strategy and…