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The Week in Review, Plus the Chicken Necklace Pre-Order

July 20, 2014 by WendyB

Here’s what was on the blog this week: Monday: Trend-spotting WGSN has an eye on my emoji earrings. Wednesday: Wearing orange in Athens. Thursday: My Patrick Kelly leopard-print gown, photographed in five different years. Friday: The legend of Aegeus. Don’t forget that I’m offering a last chance to order one of my sterling silver Chicken…

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Filed Under: kickstarter, week in review

Jewel of the Month: The Chicken on Nest Necklace Is Back

July 9, 2014 by WendyB

My Chicken on Nest necklace has been Jewel of the Month before. You might remember the smaller-than-a-dime, sterling-silver chicken … … that opened up to reveal three gold-plated eggs. If you’ve always wondered, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” I have the answer. My egg locket came first, inspired by a work I…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, jewel of the month, kickstarter, my designs, necklaces

Wendy’s Week in Review: October 8 – October 14

October 14, 2012 by WendyB

In case you missed anything, this is what I had on the blog this week. Monday: Stacy Lomman’s designs at the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show. Tuesday: Henry the dog says, “Thththttpt!” Wednesday: A plain 18K-gold chain retails for $800 nowadays. Thursday: JCK Magazine interviewed me about Jennifer Aniston’s engagement ring. Friday: My new SRSLY?…

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Filed Under: birthdays, kickstarter, Stacy Lomman, week in review

What We Wore: Gold Coast Fashion Award Show

October 8, 2012 by WendyB

My new niece, Sabrina Berry, is a considerate infant. She made her debut in a Chicago suburb when I was already on my way to the Windy City for the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show, held September 28 as a fundraiser for Lurie Children’s Hospital. The Gold Coast organizers invite “the hottest new design talent”…

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Filed Under: dresses, fashion shows, kickstarter, outfit post, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, What Wendy Wore

Wendy’s Week in Review: October 1 – October 7

October 7, 2012 by WendyB

In case you missed anything, this is what I had on the blog this week. Monday: Pink’s denim jumpsuit. Tuesday: My niece, Sabrina. Wednesday: Zang Toi’s Spring 2013 show and Halloween sale on bat necklaces. Thursday: High-fashion and wedge sneakers. Friday: Do I look like Liza Minnelli? and New mid-finger rings. Saturday: Two knights don’t…

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Filed Under: kickstarter, Stacy Lomman, week in review

I’m a Fashion Group International Rising Star Finalist!

January 4, 2012 by WendyB

I’m thrilled to be a finalist for Fashion Group International‘s Rising Star Award in the fine jewelry category for the second year in a row. The finalists were announced yesterday in Women’s Wear Daily. Here is a scan of the article. Did you see that gorgeous blogger/designer Stacy Lomman is a finalist in the women’s…

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Filed Under: awards, kickstarter, pictures of me, Press

Kickstart Stacy Lomman’s Spring 2012 “Biohazard” Collection

July 20, 2011 by WendyB

Nearly one year ago, I wrote about crowdfunding site Kickstarter for the Independent Fashion Bloggers website. Kickstarter provides a platform for would-be entrepreneurs to announce a project, set a target financial goal and a target date for raising that sum, then solicit pledges that are processed via Amazon. The donors’ accounts aren’t charged unless the…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, designers, fashion shows, gorgeous friends, kickstarter, pictures of me

OMG! Kickstarter Worked!

September 20, 2010 by WendyB

A great big “THANK YOU!!!” is hereby given to the 41 people who sponsored my Kickstarter effort to raise money to produce new ring designs overseas. Kickstarter enables all-or-nothing fundraising. Users have to meet their minimum amount or they don’t get any money. I initially planned to do two ring sets: OMG and LOLZ. For…

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Filed Under: kickstarter, swear rings

OMG! Get Smart (About Quantity)

September 7, 2010 by WendyB

There are only five days left to pre-order my new OMG, LOLZ and NYC rings (with free shipping) via Kickstarter! CLICK HERE TO ORDER! The great thing about my rings is that they give you that cool knuckle-duster look without paralyzing your fingers. You can even type in them. I’m wearing the OMG set while…

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Filed Under: education, get smart, kickstarter, swear rings

Blogs, Brands, Bullshizz

August 27, 2010 by WendyB

The front-page story in WWD today is “Advertisers Go Social: Brand-Blogger Linkups Marketings’ New Rage.”  Gorgeous blogger Jennine (of The Coveted and Independent Fashion Bloggers) is quoted extensively in the article. I’m glad the story highlighted Jennine’s “IFB Fair Compensation Manifesto” and her criticism of the Coach Poppy ad campaign, in which 334 bloggers were…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, In the News, independent fashion bloggers, kickstarter, swear rings

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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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