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Throwback Thursday: Short Hair, Suit Jacket

March 20, 2014 by WendyB

Whenever a celebrity cuts her hair into a pixie — or pretends to — lots of other women are tempted to do the same. Not me, though. I had ultra-short hair for years. I’m pixied out. I previously posted this photo of my supershort 1992 ‘do. But I just rediscovered this photo from 1997. My…

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Filed Under: hair, Throwback Thursday, vintage WendyB photos

What Wendy Wore: Gangsta Boo’s Sunglasses

March 19, 2014 by WendyB

My gorgeous rapper friend Gangsta Boo was in town last night to perform at Webster Hall with her group Da Mafia 6ix. Before the show, some fabulous sunglasses from Her Tiny Teeth arrived for Boo at my apartment. I was amused that the frames were made from “door knocker” earrings. Boo received one gold pair…

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Filed Under: blue lipstick, Gangsta Boo, music, outfit post, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore

What Wendy Wore: Birthday Booties From BarbaraB

March 17, 2014 by WendyB

In January, my gorgeous mother BarbaraB got me floral Givenchy booties as a belated birthday gift. With all the snow and general bad weather we’ve had in New York City this winter, I didn’t get a chance to wear these until this week. First, I tried them with my usual outfit of jeans and a…

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Filed Under: outfit post, pictures of me, versace, What Wendy Wore

Throwback Thursday: Pearl Choker at 2006 Oscars

March 13, 2014 by WendyB

I wore a pearl choker to Vanity Fair’s Oscar party this year. I wore the choker to the same event in 2006. I was wearing an emerald-green Zang Toi gown which I further accessorized with a beaded, peacock-feather fan and a tux-clad MrB. We also went to the Oscar ceremony that year, and I managed…

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Filed Under: cats, chokers, oscars, pictures of me, Throwback Thursday, vintage WendyB photos

Fat Cat With a History of Violence

March 12, 2014 by WendyB

For the past 24 hours, I’ve been laughing over the story of a Portland, Ore., man who called 911 after his 22-lb cat went on the rampage. Lux, the cat, scratched the dude’s 7-month-old baby, so the guy kicked Lux in the rear. Lux didn’t take kindly to that and charged the whole family, leading…

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Filed Under: Dogs, vintage WendyB photos

What Wendy Wore: Blue Lipstick #2 by Melt Cosmetics

March 10, 2014 by WendyB

I was very pleased with the blue lipstick — Doll by Ka’Oir — that I wore to my designing friend Zang Toi’s Fall/Winter 2014 runway show last month. Because I was happy with that one, I wasn’t planning on buying another blue lipstick, but I couldn’t resist a deeper shade by Melt Cosmetics, mainly because…

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Filed Under: blue lipstick, movies, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, Stacy Lomman, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

Throwback Thursday: My Original Engagement Ring

March 6, 2014 by WendyB

I’ve mentioned before on this blog that I redesigned my own engagement ring years after my 2001 wedding, but I’ve never found a good picture of the original to share. Turns out I wasn’t looking in the right place, because here’s a close-up of my first setting. As you can see, there’s nothing extraordinary about…

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Filed Under: engagement rings, my designs, redesigns, Throwback Thursday

The Unseen Paul McCartney and the Photobombing MrB

March 4, 2014 by WendyB

Last night, I had the horrifying realization that my almost-husband Paul McCartney was at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday and — somehow — I didn’t see him. Best!Party!Ever! turned into Worst!Missed!Opportunity!Ever! in the blink of an eye. I started desperately searching for information about what time Macca and his lovely wife arrived at…

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Filed Under: Beatles, oscars, pictures of me

What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi at Vanity Fair’s 2014 Oscar Party

March 3, 2014 by WendyB

Every year, the Vanity Fair Oscar party is the Best!Party!Ever! Last night was no exception. We walked in right behind Paula Patton, who is quite tall and looked RADIANT without that up-to-no-good Robin Thicke by her side. I couldn’t get over her perfect skin. Paula, Glenn Close, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck all had their…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, movies, my designs, oscars, outfit post, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi for a Pre-Oscar Party

March 1, 2014 by WendyB

The last time I wore the mermaid outfit by my designing friend Zang Toi, the weather in New York City was monsoon-like. Now, in Los Angeles, the weather is … monsoon-like. MrB said cheerfully, “At least you’re dressed to swim home!” Indeed I am! What Wendy Wore Halter and skirt: Zang Toi (2013) Shoes: Tom…

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Filed Under: awards shows, oscars, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

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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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