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Flashback From HuffPost: Kept Outta “Compton”

October 18, 2019 by WendyB

I’ve been republishing all my old Huffington Post pieces on this blog, because they could vanish at any moment from HuffPost. You never know about archives these days. This story is from four years ago, after the N.W.A. movie Straight Outta Compton came out. The movie depicted five group members — Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Huffington Post, journalism, movies, music Tagged With: arabian prince, n.w.a., straight outta compton

Pennie Smith and the Clash, 40 Years Ago Today

September 21, 2019 by WendyB

Punk-rock legends The Clash played the Palladium in New York City on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, 1979. The second night — which was 40 years ago today — was the show during which Paul Simonon smashed his bass guitar.  Photographer Pennie Smith‘s shot of that moment became the cover art of The Clash’s London…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, movies Tagged With: pennie smith, the clash

The Final Friday the 13th Earrings!

September 13, 2019 by WendyB

Friday the 13th is always my excuse to post this gif of my silver hockey mask and chainsaw earrings, created by the once-hyped shopping app Spring. Alas, Spring is no more … and my earrings will be gone as well once my last four pairs are sold. Whether you’re a horror-movie fan, an Eminem fan,…

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Filed Under: earrings, Eminem, emoji, Jewelry, movies, music, stud earrings Tagged With: chainsaw, friday the 13th earrings, halloween earrings, halloween jewelry, jason hockey mask, jason voorhees

Olivia Colman’s Dress; Week in Review

March 3, 2019 by WendyB

Before I get to the blog week in review, I need to share Elizabeth Paton’s New York Times story about how Best Actress winner Olivia Colman got her custom-made Prada gown for the ceremony — even though she is 45 and not a size zero. This story answers nearly all of the questions I asked…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, awards shows, Celebrities, Fashion, favorite brands, movies, oscars, prada, video Tagged With: olivia colman

Wednesday’s Video: Crazy Ancient Romans

August 22, 2018 by WendyB

Have you seen Crazy Rich Asians yet? I highly recommend it. It’s cute and funny, and a big ring plays an important role, which always pleases me as a jewelry designer. Anyway, my own video this week is about crazy ancient Romans (who aren’t cute and funny, but that’s okay) and one of my poison-ring…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Arts & Entertainment, History, Jewelry, lockets, movies, poison rings, queens, rings, video Tagged With: crazy rich asians

Throwback Thursday: My SATC Earrings

June 7, 2018 by WendyB

Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of Sex and the City‘s debut on HBO, and there are tributes and think pieces everywhere. This isn’t one of them, because when it comes to SATC, my heart belongs not to the original television series but to 2010’s Sex and the City 2 movie.  SATC 2 was widely panned,…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Arts & Entertainment, earrings, Jewelry, movies, pictures of me, sex and the city 2, Throwback Thursday Tagged With: kim cattrall, limited-edition jewelry, satc, sex and the city

My Best Dressed at the 2018 Oscars Is …

March 5, 2018 by WendyB

Last night’s Academy Awards — the 90th such ceremony but the first of the #TimesUp, post-Harvey Weinstein era —  had its highs and lows, both off the red carpet and on it. And there’s no getting to the red carpet without dealing with everything else first. On the bright side, Jordan Peele was nominated for…

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Filed Under: awards shows, Best Dressed/Wear What You Want Award, Celebrities, designers, dresses, Fashion, homegrown vintage, movies, oscars, parties, Special Occasions, vanity fair oscar party, vintage Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

What Wendy Wore: Casual on Repeat for Jumanji

December 19, 2017 by WendyB

MrB and I went to a screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle tonight and we laughed our heads off.  Go see it, because who among us doesn’t desperately need a funny movie these days? Not only that, but my stepdaughter Laura Yanovich was the first assistant editor, so the editing is extra-extra-good. Also, Jack…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Fashion, jeans, movies, outfit post, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, sweaters, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: jumanji, slow fashion

The Week in Review

December 3, 2017 by WendyB

In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, November 27, and Tuesday, November 28: My post-Thanksgiving promotion of 0% discount and a 50% charitable donation generated some good business — a special welcome to my new engagement ring customers! Alas, none of the purchases triggered donations to the ACLU,…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities, In the News, movies, week in review Tagged With: greta gerwig, lady bird, saoirse ronan

Edward the Dog or Edward the Porg?

October 17, 2017 by WendyB

Happy adoptaversary to Edward the dog! It’s been a mostly enjoyable two years of cuteness and mischief. However, I’ve recently come to suspect he’s not a dog at all. Based on the trailer for The Last Jedi, it appears he may be a porg. Behold! Just found out my dog is really a porg. #starwars…

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Filed Under: Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Dogs, movies Tagged With: star wars

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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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