If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that my jewelry designs are largely inspired by interesting historical women, including Cleopatra, Elizabeth I and Anne Boleyn. But I’m also fascinated by ladies of more recent vintage such as Sally Randall, the mid-’80s New York It girl whom I wrote about…
Arts & Entertainment
Norris Church Mailer and the Importance of Newspapers
I was online all morning yesterday and didn’t get to open the paper version of the New York Times till early afternoon. I was flipping past the obituary pages because I’d already seen the story about the death of Playboy-Bunny-turned-cop-turned-murderer-turned-fugitive Laurie “Bambi” Bembenek all over the web, but then I glimpsed another story made me…
If Looks Could Kill: Angelina Jolie’s Jawline
I am fascinated with the ultra-defined appearance of Angelina Jolie’s jawline in this poster for The Tourist, her new movie with Johnny Depp. That jawline is so sharp that it makes me think of a hatchet or a throwing knife. Angelina could cut a bitch with her own face! I like it. It’s good to…
What Wendy Wore: Smells Like Teen Spirit
I’ve been listening to Nirvana’s Nevermind album recently. When it came out in 1991, I got it on cassette after work and ran home to listen to it even though I had the beginnings of a headache. In fact, I listened to it over and over on full blast until my headache developed into a…
Foot Fetish: Hi-Wedge Sneakers
I’ve wanted a pair of high-wedge sneakers for a long time. Last year, I tried on these happy-looking See by Chloe sneakers, but they didn’t fit. I noticed this pair by Ash on Saks.com last weekend. They don’t make my heart sing so much that I want to order them, but if I wandered by…
I Spy My Yigal Azrouël on Law & Order
I’m hard at work on changes to my website that I hope will be implemented later this month. As always, the computer is on my lap and Law & Order reruns are on the TV. I looked up just in time to recognize a brightly colored dress on a character who was being questioned by…
Holiday Jewelry Sale November 17 – 19
The holidays are coming and WendyB jewelry makes a great gift. You can shop in person next Thursday and Friday at BoConcept, where I will be with other designers including Zang Toi. Those who can’t make it to that sale can shop my virtual pre-sale on Wednesday, November 17. Check back that day to see…
I Was Too Damn Sick to Vote Properly
If you don’t follow blogger, illustrator and pug-lover Gemma Correll, you should: Gemma’s Twitter Gemma’s Facebook Gemma’s blog This cartoon by Gemma depicts what happened to me on Monday night after I suddenly developed a fever. After researching the possible causes of my fever, I felt much worse and did go to bed early. I…
Let Taylor Momsen Be Bad!
The fashion police — both online and offline — are mighty agitated over 17-year-old Gossip Girl actress/singer Taylor Momsen’s punk/Goth look. WTF! If she’s not your kid, why are you so upset? Personally, I’m not alarmed by a style that first épater‘d la bourgeoisie over three decades ago. I just see it as a great…
Important Culinary Announcement
Nearly everything tastes better with Jack Daniel’s Spicy Southwest Mustard on it. I don’t put it on Peeps or Cadbury Dairy Milk, but all meats and vegetables are fair game.