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Throwback Thursday: Be Like 1993 WendyB in Mesh

July 18, 2019 by WendyB

I was searching teh Interwebs for a black bodysuit, when I came across one that made me think, “Didn’t I wear that in 1993?” The answer is: Not exactly, but close enough. Bodysuits (or “bodies,” as the great fashion editor Polly Mellon called them) have made a big comeback that is a bit baffling to…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Fashion, pictures of me, Throwback Thursday, vintage WendyB photos Tagged With: 1990s style, bodysuits

Never Again Is Now: We Locked Down ICE!

July 17, 2019 by WendyB

Yesterday, I went to Washington, D.C., for the “Never Again Is Now” protest organized by #JewsAgainstIce and immigrant-rights organization Movimiento Cosecha. Hundreds of peaceful activists marched from the National Mall … View this post on Instagram Yesterday’s walk from the National Mall to the ICE building. #neveragainisnow #jewsagainstice #activate #protest #abolishice #closethecamps A post shared…

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Filed Under: activism, In the News, politics, racism Tagged With: activism

Throwback Thursday: London Bloggers, 10 Years Ago

July 11, 2019 by WendyB

Ten years ago today, I was in London, drinking Pimm’s with my London blogger friends for FIVE HOURS at Harvey Nicks. via GIPHY This has been my year of feeling nostalgic for the “original gangster” fashion bloggers. My subconscious must have become aware of the 10th anniversary of blogging’s heyday before I ever looked at…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, Fashion, pictures of me, Throwback Thursday, travel Tagged With: trudie styler, zac posen

Wednesday’s Video: The Gold Lamé Toga Met Its Match

July 10, 2019 by WendyB

My newest YouTube video is a sequel. Part I came out in April, when I confessed that a vintage gold lamé toga by designer Stephen Burrows was a fashion mistake. I don’t make too many of those with vintage, but when I do, it’s a disco doozy. OG blogger Sheila from Ephemera — an expert…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, blogger fashion round-ups, blogs and bloggers, Fashion, golden girls gang, gorgeous friends, video, vintage, vintage designers, vintage WendyB photos, wardrobe therapy, wear what you want, Who wore it best Tagged With: fashion faux pas, fashion mistake, youtube fashion

Mood: Megan Rapinoe

July 7, 2019 by WendyB

I am inspired by the triumph of the USA women’s soccer team in the World Cup and the athletes’ fight for equal pay. I am especially inspired by Megan Rapinoe. “behold the field in which I grow my fucks and see that it is barren” -megan rapinoe pic.twitter.com/cEjuHzOmEz — lady (@LadyLovesTaft) June 28, 2019 Big…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, feminism, In the News, sports Tagged With: women's team, world cup

Throwback Thursday: July 4, Past and Present

July 4, 2019 by WendyB

I love an excuse for a themed outfit. Accordingly, on many 4th of July holidays, I’ve worn the Castelbajac sailor outfit I got in 2010. This year, I don’t feel costume-y. Instead, I’ve acknowledged the day by texting the word RESIST to 50409 and using Resistbot to tell Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and New York senators…

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Filed Under: Castelbajac, Fashion, holidays, homegrown vintage, pictures of me, Special Occasions, Throwback Thursday Tagged With: 4th of july, ashish, freedom for all, join my coven, slow fashion, slow fashion movement, witches unite

Wednesday’s Video: I Couldn’t Fool Eryn a 4th Time!

July 3, 2019 by WendyB

Well, this is awkward! In today’s video, I brag about about my ability to plan a surprise for someone, and then I fail to surprise my target. I’m going to put the blame on my right-hand woman Eryn, who was also my would-be victim. She didn’t give me much time to work with. Planning a…

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Filed Under: Business, Eryn Patton, video Tagged With: new job

What Wendy Wore: Ossie Clark at the Loebs Again

June 27, 2019 by WendyB

MrB almost always attends the annual Gerald Loeb Awards for business and financial journalism. He got the Loeb lifetime achievement award himlsef in 2002, and I don’t think a year’s gone by when someone hasn’t thanked him in an acceptance speech. I often go to the Loebs with him to catch up with people I’ve…

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Filed Under: designers, dresses, Fashion, homegrown vintage, Ossie Clark, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, repeat offender collage, Throwback Thursday, vintage, vintage designers, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: celia birtwell, loeb awards, slow fashion, slow fashion movement

Jewels of the Month: Time to Give Women a Hand

June 12, 2019 by WendyB

I’ve got a limited number of my sterling-silver emoji earrings left. Ten of those depict hand gestures; they’re sold as single studs that you can mix and match. Through Sunday, June 16, at 11:59 p.m. ET, I will donate $10 from each $35 purchase of a single stud to your choice of She Should Run…

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Filed Under: #NOPE of the Day, earrings, emoji, featured jewel, feminism, Good Causes, In the News, jewel of the month, Jewelry, news, politics, rants, single earrings, stud earrings Tagged With: emoji earrings, joe biden, joe biden's finger, liuba grechen shirley, she should run, vote mama

I’m an InStore Design Awards Finalist!

June 11, 2019 by WendyB

I’m delighted to say that the custom ring I made for gorgeous client Laura was a two-time finalist in the 2019 InStore Design Awards. The ring won second place in the category of Best Ring Over $5,000, and tied for third place in the Best Platinum Jewelry category. I so enjoyed making this ring! Lately,…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, awards, Custom work, Jewelry, my designs Tagged With: custom jewelry, instore design awards, tourmaline ring

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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