This vintage butt-bow dress is beautiful, isn’t it? ’60s gown$325 at Maire McLeod Speaking of bows, the New York Observer jumped on my bow bandwagon with this story. And speaking of bandwagons, you bloggers were months ahead of the designers and fashion media with your interest in band/military-style jackets. Bravo! Balmain is copying YOU! Here…
Vintage Moschino Picks of the Day
I like to keep an eye out for fun Moschino pieces on eBay. Check out this “emoticon” jacket. The same seller has a Moschino jacket with heart buttons that would be great for Valentine’s day…and other days too. If you bid on eBay, don’t forget to snipe! If you prefer the “buy it now” option,…
Introducing Fulvia
Of the Roman noblewoman Fulvia (wife of Marc Antony), the historian Plutarch wrote, “She was a woman who took no interest in spinning or managing a household, nor could she be content to rule a husband who had no ambition for public life: her desire was to govern those who governed or to command a…
A Dedication …
… to all the assholes I dealt with today. Starring my new Siobhan ring. Siobhan Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008
Where Are You Now, Gold Bugs?
Continuing my thoughts from a week ago…. Gold is down below $800 an ounce (yay!) and headed for a big weekly loss. Naturally, I haven’t heard from any would-be gold investors today, because THIS would be the time to buy gold. I only hear from them when gold is at a high. Speaking of investing,…
One That Got Away, Others That Didn’t
You win some, you lose some on eBay. Here’s one that got away. I should have bid higher for this caped Patrick Kelly jacket. It went for under $100. What was I thinking? I was thinking I have enough jackets, that’s what I was thinking! But I don’t have one like this. This auction was…
Curses!
Gorgeous blogger Moira of Dog Art Today cruelly sent me a link to an October 30 Christie’s auction of fabulous vintage clothing called Resurrection: Avant-Garde Fashion. Now I’m pining for numerous pieces that I’ll never have, including, but definitely not limited to: Stephen Sprouse Norma Kamali Norma Kamali Paco Rabanne Ossie Clark UPDATED TO ADD:…
Thursday Book Club: Juana La Loca
Halloween is coming, so it’s a good time for spooky jewelry! Yesterday, I gave you bats. Today I give you skulls. My Juana Skull Necklace is now available in sterling silver with white sapphire eyes for $500. Juana Skull Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Want it? Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. The…
Go Batty for Halloween
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I have a new necklace design just in time. Check out my bat, who is keeping a watchful eye on you from his agate bat cave. Bat Necklace in sterling silver and agate© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg The necklace is $875. Since no two pieces…
Madonna and Guy Ritchie to Divorce?
Meh. Never thought much of him to begin with. My picture of Madonna in concert I’m more intrigued by the fact that the upscale Times of London is attributing the story to booby tabloid The Sun! Rupert Murdoch happens to own both. Do you think he got wind of some hot gossip? UPDATED TO ADD:…