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Santa Claws Is Coming to Town

December 24, 2013 by WendyB

He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good … … so be good for goodness sake, because Santa Claws looks like one angry S.O.B.!

Filed Under: cats, holidays

What Wendy Wore: Devo “Energy Dome” for Halloween

November 4, 2013 by WendyB

In a 2011 New York Times op-ed article marking Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday, David Hajdu wrote that 14 is a “formative age” when it comes to musical taste: “You’re in the ninth grade, confronting the tyrannies of sex and adulthood, struggling to figure out what kind of adult you’d like to be, and you turn…

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Filed Under: holidays, music, outfit post, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, What Wendy Wore

What Wendy Wore: Halloween Eve Disco Costume

November 1, 2013 by WendyB

I love Halloween, but there have been a few years recently when I missed dressing up for one reason or another. I decided to celebrate twice this year to make up for that. For Halloween Eve — October 30 — Stacy Lomman and I put on our disco best to go to my gorgeous friend…

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Filed Under: holidays, my designs, on the town, outfit post, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, What Wendy Wore

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Pumpkin Edition

October 31, 2013 by WendyB

Here are some “vintage” pumpkin photos for Halloween. Last year, gorgeous blogger Susan of Une femme d’un certain age paid tribute to FitzRoy the cat in pumpkin form. The year before that, I was thrilled by this photo of a pumpkin carved to look like rapper Rick Ross. I was so amused by the inclusion…

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Halloween Is Coming and My Skull Rings Are Hot

October 30, 2013 by WendyB

Thank you to gorgeous Marissa Stempien.com of JustLuxe.com for including my Memento Mori skull ring in her story on “dark and sinister” jewelry! I’m in exceptionally good company, considering an Alexander McQueen design is also on Marissa’s list of “the creepiest, most hauntingly beautiful jewelry.” Click the photo to read the story. In addition, my…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, holidays, Press, skulls

Throwback Thursday: The 4th of July Outfit

July 4, 2013 by WendyB

I like repeating theme outfits for holidays. I have a Moschino heart dress for Valentine’s Day and a red, white and blue Alexander McQueen dress for Bastille Day. My 4th of July outfit is my sailor outfit by JC de Castelbajac. Here it is in 2011 … … and here it is in 2012, with…

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Filed Under: holidays, pictures of me, Throwback Thursday

Happy Mother’s Day, BarbaraB! And Week in Review

May 12, 2013 by WendyB

The Internets have already declared that my mother, BarbaraB, is a style icon, but in case you need further proof, check out this photo of us. My appreciation of towering hair and a good hairpiece must have come from BarbaraB. Look at her rocking that wiglet! You can see more photos of her here. Happy…

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Filed Under: holidays, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, week in review

Get Your Bunny Earrings in Time for Easter

March 22, 2013 by WendyB

I picked up a few more sterling-silver bunny stud earrings from my manufacturer yesterday.If you’re in the U.S. and order by Monday night, you can get yours in time for Easter Sunday.  Order a pair … … or, if seeing two bunnies together makes you kinda nervous … … you can get just one bun….

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Filed Under: Custom work, earrings, holiday gift ideas, holidays, my designs

What Wendy Wore: Family Guy Epiphany & 2 Seinfeld References

February 19, 2013 by WendyB

When I had the chance to wear my highly flammable, oversize, costume-store-purchased pirate shirt to an Adam Ant concert last year, I had a Family Guy moment. In the Family Guy episode “Boys Don’t Cry,” the Griffin family is on the run from people who think baby Stewie is possessed by the devil. Stewie dresses…

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Filed Under: birthdays, Family Guy, hair, on the town, outfit post, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, The WendyB Pose, TV, Valentine's Day, vintage, wardrobe therapy, What Wendy Wore

Valentine’s Day Reminder: Down to the Wire for Jewelry!

February 12, 2013 by WendyB

If you’re in the U.S., you can still order Valentine’s Day jewelry from me and get it in time. Just choose overnight delivery on checkout. (If you’re in New York City, you can order on the 14th and I can send your order by messenger. Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com for that…

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Filed Under: earrings, gift ideas, giveaway, holiday gift ideas, my designs, necklaces, Valentine's Day

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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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