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Bid for NieNie, Win Immortality

September 8, 2008 by WendyB

Don’t forget to bid on my auction to raise money for NieNie, the blogger who was severely burned in a plane crash. Click here to read about her and to bid. Look at NieNie with her gorgeous family. Now bid! We hit $500 this morning. This means the winner will definitely get a silver necklace…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, charity, my designs, necklaces, nienie

This Has Grrrrr-own on Me

September 8, 2008 by WendyB

I’ve gone from being amused by this kitschy Maison Martin Margiela bag to craving it. The style of my bad-ass blonde friend from 1983 must be influencing me, because you know she would have loved this bag. She probably would have hung a feathered roach clip from it. Unfortunately, a wolf bag is not something…

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Filed Under: earrings, ebay, gorgeous clients, handbags, music, my designs, necklaces, sweaters, vintage

Melissa Goes Gamine

September 7, 2008 by WendyB

When my gorgeous client Melissa told me she had gotten a pixie haircut, I insisted she take a photo. Click to enlarge.Check out Melissa’s previous hairstyle here. I was thrilled by how glamorous she looks. Those big shades are just right with that cut. And I had to agree with her comment, “I think my…

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Filed Under: gorgeous clients, hair, health, my designs, necklaces, rings

NieNie Auction

September 6, 2008 by WendyB

Some of you may have read about Stephanie Nielson, aka NieNie, a blogger who was terribly injured in a small plane crash last month. NieNie’s husband Christian was burned over 30% of his body, and Stephanie was burned over 80% of hers. Flight instructor Doug Kinneard died in the crash. Stephanie and Christian, a few…

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Filed Under: charity, my designs, necklaces, nienie

Career Options

August 28, 2008 by WendyB

Today’s my lucky day. There is a “quality control technician” job opening at Cadbury. But does “organoleptic testing” mean “eating candy”? Because I could do that. Here’s the description: Provide laboratory technical support for all product preparation and production areas, with respect to the physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing of raw, packaging, and finished product….

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, food, insanity, my designs, rings

Suzanne Vega Wears My Lotus Necklace

August 27, 2008 by WendyB

Look very, very closely at this picture of gorgeous singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega. She’s wearing my ruby Lotus Flower Necklace. I swear! It’s at the bottom of the bunch of little charms she’s wearing. Click to enlarge, then get very close to the screen.A magnifying glass might be necessary. Suzanne was performing in Brooklyn last week….

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Filed Under: Celebrities, music, my designs, necklaces

Today’s eBay Picks Continue the Pink Theme

August 25, 2008 by WendyB

As seen on Gwyneth Paltrow and Adriana Lima … … a beautiful Zac Posen dress. If you bid, don’t forget to snipe! Or if you prefer to “buy it now,” check out this Temperley dress. UPDATED TO ADD: Pretty Face asked for some jewelry. I’ve been thinking pink for a while now. Today, specifically, I…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, dresses, ebay, my designs, rings

Another Convert

August 22, 2008 by WendyB

When gorgeous client Melissa told me she bought Olivia Morris flats adorned with a Celia Birtwell print, I asked her to send me a photo. I didn’t expect it would come with a bonus: a glimpse of rolled jeans! Way to go, Melissa! Well, we already knew she had good taste. She wears WendyB jewelry,…

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Filed Under: gorgeous clients, jeans, shoes

A New Venture

August 7, 2008 by WendyB

A big thanks to all you blog readers! If you hadn’t been so supportive of this blog, maybe I wouldn’t have continued writing it for over a year. If I hadn’t continued, I wouldn’t have written about designer Christian Francis Roth. If I hadn’t written about Christian, he wouldn’t have contacted me. And if he…

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Filed Under: christian francis roth, francis + wendy, my designs, Press

The Cost of Living

August 4, 2008 by WendyB

Last month, I bought 16 inches of heavy 18K chain for $444. The same chain cost me $255 in 2006.

Filed Under: Business, gold, prices

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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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