In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: I had a little operation that’s limiting my pinkie-ring-wearing ability and Lady Gaga has Prince’s flair for an exciting exit. Tuesday: My colored-gem rings — including one with amethyst, February’s birthstone — are getting some love. Wednesday: Order your PERSIST necklace…
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RIP, Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore died today at age 80 of complications from pneumonia. In the headline for her obituary, the New York Times said she “incarnated the modern woman on TV.”. Embed from Getty Images It wasn’t just her The Mary Tyler Moore Show character of Mary Richards, a single woman working as television-news producer, that…
RIP, Carrie Fisher
I had a bad feeling about this. When Carrie Fisher’s mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, issued this statement two days after Fisher had a heart attack aboard a plane from London to Los Angeles, I read between the lines. Carrie is in stable condition.If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans &…
RIP, George Michael
I’m devastated … though not entirely surprised: Singer George Michael has died at the far-too-young age of 53. His manager said the cause was heart failure, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Michael’s death followed decades of drug use and psychological and physical trauma. At the beginning of his career, Michael appeared to be the gorgeous…
RIP, China Machado and Franca Sozzani
This year has robbed us of David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, our faith in our democracy — the list of obituaries goes on and on. In the fashion world, Bill Cunningham, the original street-style photographer, was a huge loss. But if there’s a fashion heaven, Bill is no doubt giving a warm welcome to two…
RIP, Zsa Zsa Gabor
I’ve got to pay my respects to Zsa Zsa Gabor, a woman who really knew how to wear my favorite color: leopard. Embed from Getty Images She also gave great advice on romance and jewelry, saying, “I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back.” Yasss, dahlink! Zsa Zsa died at the…
RIP, Pete Burns. Plus, Nothing Is New About Patient Zero.
The year 2016 must really hate us because another musical icon is gone. Pete Burns of Dead or Alive died of cardiac arrest this Sunday at age 57. Pete never achieved the lasting fame of David Bowie or Prince, but he was a big deal to me and a lot of other 1980s kids. The…
Week in Review … Plus Billy, Betsy, and Qandeel
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: The Vegas Gems at JCK. Tuesday: A lost and found ring. Wednesday: RIP, Garry Marshall and Pondering media descriptions of Meredith McIver. Thursday: One dress, three cities. Saturday: My ninth blogversary. Over on Instagram, I featured some of my gorgeous clients…
RIP, Garry Marshall
Late last night, Access Hollywood broke the news that director/producer Garry Marshall died of pneumonia complications following a stroke. He was 81. Embed from Getty Images Marshall directed a number of hit movies, including Pretty Woman (1990) and The Princess Diaries (2001), but before that, he was the creator of the iconic 1970s television shows…
RIP, Bill Cunningham
There’s no one to dress for, now that Bill Cunningham is gone. Embed from Getty Images The legendary New York Times style photographer died on Saturday, at age 87, after being hospitalized for a stroke. Though the Times sounded optimistic about a quick recovery on Thursday, when the New York Post broke the news of…