The Couture and JCK fine-jewelry trade shows are taking place in Las Vegas this weekend. WWD reports that the color orange is expected to be a key trend. If you want to be first to flaunt jewels in a citrus-y shade, check out my Edburga poison ring set with a vivid fire opal cabochon. The…
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What Wendy Wore: Dolce & Gabbana and Rihanna’s Necklace
I sure do love leopard print, and one of my major fashion regrets is that I missed out on a two-toned leopard-print dress by Dolce & Gabbana in 2010. After I saw this bit of perfection on Rihanna I searched for it everywhere but to no avail. It was sold out in my size. I’m…
The Agony and Ecstasy of a Small Business, Revisited
Last year, I wrote a story for the Huffington Post called “The Agony and Ecstasy of a Small Business.” It dealt with economies of scale, which is something I’ve also discussed on this blog here, here and here. In manufacturing, economies of scale means that the bigger the order (of widgets, iPhones, pens or jewelry),…
Career Stories: Gene Weingarten and Skylar Grey
I generally don’t covet anyone else’s exact career path. You have to take the bad with the good, and I wind up thinking that one or more aspects of that other person’s experience wouldn’t be ideal for me. Like having to be Donald Trump’s daughter, for instance. But I’ve finally found my fantasy job and…
Thank You to the Peeps at Patricia Field
I’m happy to say that the very apologetic and gracious peeps at Patricia Field have pulled the copy of my swear rings from the website after a chat with my gorgeous publicist, Sakita Holley. READ MY PREVIOUS POST ON THE KNOCKOFF RINGS. As I expected, the Patricia Field team had unwittingly purchased the pieces from…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 8 – October 14
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?…
Gold-Chain Sticker Shock Strikes Again
The price of gold has more than tripled since I started my first jewelry business in 2005. If you have questions about why gold costs what it costs, I have answers for you in these posts: Get Smart (About the Price of Gold) Get Smart (About the Price of Gold), Part II If those posts…
What We Wore: Gold Coast Fashion Award Show
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”…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 1 – October 7
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…
Call Me (an Energy Waster), Maybe
The Wizard of Oz said, “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain,” but I always like to explore what’s going on behind the scenes. Being online all the time, I was intrigued by two stories in the New York Times about the cost of meeting all of our digital needs. The first story,…