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Wimmin-Haters and the Grammy Dress Code

February 8, 2013 by WendyB

I spent some time poking around teh Internets yesterday, looking for someone to confirm the authenticity of a wimmin-hating dress-code email sent out by CBS’s official prudes ahead of Sunday’s Grammy telecast. Did you see this? It was first reported by Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood on Wednesday. A source leaked the memo to her,…

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Filed Under: awards shows, Celebrities, feminism, Grammys, rants, TV

Too Mainstream? Get the Fuck Out of Here.

January 29, 2013 by WendyB

The reaction to my “romantic, gothic, alien” jewelry that I hear (and enjoy) the most is, “I’ve never seen anything like that in my life.” Other jewelers gasp when they see that my golden egg locket opens to reveal a tiny, diamond-eyed silver chicken … which, in turn, opens to reveal three gold eggs. I…

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Filed Under: earrings, lockets, my designs, necklaces, rants, rings, stores, WENDYB by Wendy Brandes

Kanye West, Azealia Banks & a New Year’s Resolution

December 30, 2012 by WendyB

Yesterday, after I gave Kanye West a pat on the back for his edgy wardrobe choices, he went right back to doing what he does best: complaining about how the world won’t let Kanye West be great. While venting at a second show in Atlantic City last night he said the Grammys have done him…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, music, my designs, pictures of me, rants, Stacy Lomman

Torture by Vonage

November 29, 2012 by WendyB

I’m tortured by a television ad for Vonage phone service, in which customer Kimberly Klecza explains why she uses Vonage to call her Nana. Kimberly really does say, “Letters and text messages are just thrown aside … conversations you don’t get rid of … they’re memories.” Yes, of course, there’s nothing like hearing a loved…

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Filed Under: rants, TV

Adam Ant: From Halloween Costume to Concert Attire

November 1, 2012 by WendyB

Between Hurricane Sandy and work, I didn’t get around to making Halloween plans. I had a great costume in mind too. My favorite part about dressing up is the hair and makeup, so I’m definitely not going to stick a pair of cat ears on my head, draw on some eyeliner whiskers and call it…

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Filed Under: age, concerts, lady gaga, music, outfit post, prada, rants, What Wendy Wore

I’ve Got Love for the Olympics Women … Plus Miley Cyrus

August 13, 2012 by WendyB

I normally have no interest in sports, but I enjoyed the Olympics so much that I’m sad to see it end. The swimming, diving, and gymnastics were my favorites, though I liked track and field too.  I preferred watching the women’s competitions. You can catch men playing sports on television every day but where besides…

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Filed Under: feminism, Miley Cyrus, rants, sports

Hot for Jeremy Scott, Sympathetic to Nicki Minaj

June 6, 2012 by WendyB

I’ve always had a passion for whimsical fashion. Designer Jeremy Scott‘s work definitely has a sense of humor, so I’ve often admired it, though I haven’t purchased anything yet. Maybe I’ll rectify that because, once again, I’m salivating over one of his pieces — a Rainbow Brite-worthy jacket worn by Nicki Minaj. I wouldn’t wear…

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Filed Under: designers, Gangsta Boo, music, pictures of me, rants

What Wendy Wore: Neon-Pink Chris Benz to the Elly Awards

May 18, 2012 by WendyB

As I said in a recent post, I have worn neon-colored clothes since the 1980s. IF YOU MISSED MY HUFFINGTON POST PIECE ON NEON, CLICK HERE. When I saw this neon-pink-and-black Spring 2012 dress by designer Chris Benz last fall, I took a chance and ordered it. I don’t usually go for blousy tops, but…

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Filed Under: Eminem, feminism, Gangsta Boo, Huffington Post, outfit post, pictures of me, rants, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™, What Wendy Wore

Spartacus, Madonna, Aging Disgracefully and YOLO Rings

April 7, 2012 by WendyB

I hardly knew what to do with myself last night now that the Starz television show Spartacus is over for the season. Gorgeous blogger/designer/neighbor Stacy Lomman came over every Friday so we could drink pink Champagne while watching Romans and their slaves being killed in ingenious ways. (That guy who got his face cut off?…

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Filed Under: age, Eminem, Gangsta Boo, lady gaga, madonna, my designs, pictures of me, rants, rings, TV, WENDYB by Wendy Brandes

Stacy Lomman’s Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World

March 13, 2012 by WendyB

Gorgeous designer/blogger Stacy Lomman presented her Fall 2012 collection on February 16. The “Modern World” looks of this collection — her fourth — were inspired by ’60s Mod, especially Courrèges, who is a longtime fashion hero of Stacy’s. But the styles weren’t costume-like or vintage-looking. They’re modernized Mod, if you will. Here, let Stacy tell…

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Filed Under: designers, fashion shows, models, pictures of me, rants, Stacy Lomman, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™

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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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