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Jewels of the Month: The Maneater Collection, Revisited

August 22, 2019 by WendyB

Throwback Thursday is a good time for me to wish a belated happy anniversary to JCK, the bible of the jewelry trade, which has been celebrating its 150th year in business throughout 2019. Yes, you read that number right! It’s been 150 years since the American Horological Journal — the watch-oriented progenitor of today’s sleek…

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Filed Under: art, Arts & Entertainment, Jewelry, maneater collection, museums, my designs Tagged With: art jewelry, high jewelry, jewelry as art, wearable art

Happy Birthday, Gangsta Boo!

August 7, 2019 by WendyB

I’ve got to interrupt my series of gun-control posts for a hot second to send a birthday shout-out to my gorgeous friend Lola Mitchell, aka the legendary rapper Gangsta Boo. I’m so sad I couldn’t celebrate with her in L.A. or Memphis, but at least we got to hang out in June. Not only that,…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Gangsta Boo, music

Happy Birthday, Almost-Husband Paul McCartney

June 18, 2019 by WendyB

After close to four decades, I still remember the birthdays of my bass-playing crushes from my teen years. John Taylor of Duran Duran will be 58 this Thursday … … and my almost-husband Paul McCartney turned 77 today! View this post on Instagram It's my birthday too, yeah 🥳 #PaulMcCartney A post shared by Paul…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Beatles, music Tagged With: almost husband, duran duran, paul mccartney

Game of Thrones: Conclusion and Questions

May 19, 2019 by WendyB

This is a fact. At the end, it will always be the animals that will be loyal to us#GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/xM9RjcpcN8 — Mrs. Chips (@Patolalalala) May 20, 2019 Drogon and Ghost: the best bois of Westeros and Essos combined! Another fact: This was an awesome visual. "You're a Dragon. Be a Dragon." The best shot of…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment Tagged With: daenerys, dragons, game of thrones finale

Dracarys: We’re All Angry Queens Now

May 19, 2019 by WendyB

Can you feel it now? The anger? via GIPHY The gif above is from Mad Men and I’ve thought of it almost daily since that well-timed episode aired just over four years ago. The scene pops into my head whenever the most powerful people in the our country display their hatred, greed, and criminality —…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, feminism, In the News, news, politics, TV Tagged With: cersei, daenerys, dragons, game of thrones, game of thrones finale

She’s Not a Mad Queen; She’s an Angry Queen.

May 17, 2019 by WendyB

General Specific: Now is not the time to discuss this, Mad Scientist. Angry Scientist: First of all, I am not mad! I am angry! I am an angry scientist! That is what it is saying on my card of businesses! Sheep in the Big City “To Bleat or Not to Bleat,” Season 1, Episode 2…

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Filed Under: anne boleyn, Arts & Entertainment, History, queens, TV Tagged With: daenerys, dragons, game of thrones, game of thrones finale, lannisters, starks, tyrion, varys

2019 Met Gala: Best of the Rest

May 8, 2019 by WendyB

Have you ever had that experience where you’re trying your damndest to get a life-changing opportunity, and you’ve put in your best effort, and you’ve been your best self, and you’ve gotten to the final round — and the people in charge pick your fucking Tether? Whether it’s a school admission, a job, or a…

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Filed Under: Best Dressed/Wear What You Want Award, Celebrities, Fashion, lady gaga, Met Gala Tagged With: cardi b, janelle monae, katy perry, met gala 2019, tracee ellis ross

My Best Dressed at the 2019 Met Gala Is …

May 6, 2019 by WendyB

I’ve had an eagle eye on the attendees of tonight’s Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Só Observando GIF from Robertdeniro GIFs As I wrote earlier, I wasn’t convinced that the celebrity guests were going to live up to the theme of the exhibition the Met Gala is promoting, which is “Camp:…

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Filed Under: Best Dressed/Wear What You Want Award, Celebrities, Fashion, Met Gala, museums Tagged With: camp, camp notes on fashion, janelle monae, susan sontag

Game of Thrones “I’ll Miss Them Most” Spoilers

April 28, 2019 by WendyB

I seriously have eye strain from tonight’s Game of Thrones episode. How we all watched #GameofThrones tonight. For the screen is dark and full of terrors… pic.twitter.com/uNuwamszXM — LA White (@OrangeMoon_2002) April 29, 2019 But I saw enough to say, “NOOOOOOOOOOO!” when the Mormonts died. I pledged my eternal allegiance to tiny, badass, giant-killing Lyanna…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, TV Tagged With: arya stark, battle of winterfell, game of thrones, iron throne, night king

Get Crazy With Christina Castle & Gangsta Boo

April 19, 2019 by WendyB

Like I told you a couple of weeks ago, two of my gorgeous musician friends collaborated on a hot song that dropped today: Get Christina Castle and Gangsta Boo’s “Crazy Lover” now! “Crazy Lover” OUT NOW on all streaming services!! All my Crazy Lovers stream, share it and leave a 👄🔪 below!! #CrazyLover pic.twitter.com/4p2UbYT4tR —…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Gangsta Boo, music Tagged With: christina castle, christina castle and gangsta boo, crazy lover, new music

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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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