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Spacenook and Versace

June 25, 2018 by WendyB

At the end of last week, I finally felt I’d had enough of Spacenook, the social-media giant that seems intent on ending democracy here and around the world. I was all set to delete my personal account until I realized I needed it for my business and political pages. As if it had felt my…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, age, dumb shit on Facebook, evil empire, Fashion, versace, vintage WendyB photos Tagged With: homegrown vintage, poodle, slow fashion, spacenook

“Do Not Be So Presumptuous”: A Note From Richard Kimball

April 3, 2018 by WendyB

In my last post, I redacted the name of a jeweler who publicly criticized my ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes collaboration because I didn’t want to create undue trouble for him even though I was like … I figured it was one thing for me to write about his mean-boy comment, but another thing for…

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Filed Under: dumb shit on Facebook, feminism, Jewelry, social networking Tagged With: anza gems, anza pure x wendy brandes

Vote for My Rings (Because Safety First!)

March 23, 2018 by WendyB

In the early days of blogging, I had fun campaigning for online contests, but this time I’m conflicted. It’s been eight years since the vast reach and power of Poodle made that tech company my personal Voldemort. I never imagined that the social-media company that I will now refer to as Spacenook would become even…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, awards, birthstone, dumb shit on Facebook, evil empire, Jewelry, my designs, rings, social networking Tagged With: jewelry contest, tiara, wedding jewelry, wedding tiara

When Kids Ask Those Awkward Questions

January 26, 2010 by WendyB

If your child asks,  “If drugs are so bad for me, why did you do them when you were a teenager?” I suggest you answer, “Because I wasn’t sure they led to stupid children till now.” WendyB:  Answering idiotic questions with brutal honesty since forever. UPDATED: I didn’t include the Rachel Leigh Cook anti-drug ad…

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Filed Under: Beatles, dumb shit on Facebook, TV, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: dumb shit on Facebook, i hate your children, rachel leigh cook

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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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