If you’re in New York City tomorrow, join me and eight other fabulous designers at Swoonery Jewelry Salon, 578 5th Avenue, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special jewelry shopping spree as well as a glass of Champagne. To RSVP, email eryn at wendybrandes dot com. And check out this week’s video to…
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Election-Day Video, Links, and Liuba
Hallelujah! Election Day is here at last. I’m jealous of all of you who have voted already. The majority of states have early voting, but New York does not because Republicans in our state senate have refused to pass voting-reform legislation. As a result, today is likely to be madness, and I’ll get to see…
Video: Get Out and Vote!
Next Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day! In this video, I explain why: every vote really does matter; you should vote even if you don’t 100% LOVE your choices; this is the wrong election to complain that “they’re all the same” because they’re not; when you don’t vote, the people who benefit the most are…
What Wendy Wore: Shiny, Happy Homegrown Vintage
I almost got through all of October without doing a single outfit post! The upcoming election has taken up all my bandwidth. Luckily, I took a single photo early in the month that featured some silvery homegrown vintage. What Wendy Wore Jacket: Stacy Lomman (2011) T-shirt: Some old thing! Jeans: Madewell (2016) Shoes: Hogan (2009)…
Write Postcards to Get Out the Vote
I came home from the gym tonight looking like a hot mess and did an Instagram story to explain how you can help get out the vote by writing postcards to voters. In case you miss it on the ‘gram, here it is. The last days before Election Day are the most impactful time, so…
Throwback Thursday and Ring Giveaway!
Check out the big NYC rings I’m wearing in this photo from 2012! Now you can WIN your own sterling-silver NYC set! Here are the rules: Follow me on Instagram. Like THIS photo. TAG three friends in the comments here who would rock these statement rings.⠀ The giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents…
Wednesday’s Video: Let’s Hang Out in NYC and Columbus!
I’m doing soooo many events in November. Come hang out with me in real life in both New York City and Columbus, Ohio! There will be silver jewelry, gold jewelry, thoughts on luxury, and more. I give you the scoop in this week’s video. Related links and information for New York: November 8-9: Initiatives in…
Coming Soon: The Metropolitan Museum’s Jewelry Show
This week’s video is about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s November exhibition called “Jewelry: The Body Transformed.” I am extra-excited about this show because I have strong feelings about jewelry as art, of course. Check out what I have to say! Sorry about all the reading from the book from the Paris jewelry exhibit, but…
Wednesday’s Video: Unboxing a Skull
October is basically Halloween Month, so I’m going to have a second Jewel of the Month post soon with a new, spooky design. In the meantime, enjoy this leisurely unboxing video for my “Carpe Diem” diamond skull medallion. (Isn’t my new branded ribbon pretty?) If you missed the first Jewel of the Month on Monday,…
I Am the Queen of This Met Gala Theme
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that next year’s spring Costume Institute exhibition will be themed “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” aka “Wendy’s Special Occasion Wardrobe.” I know that tickets to the exhibit’s opening gala cost big bucks … … but someone should still invite me as his or her guest, because I’m clearly a VIP…