Thanks to everyone who came to the trunk show yesterday. Congratulations to Abby, who won the diamond and gold Lotus necklace in the drawing! Lotus Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Check out the hot shoes that gorgeous client Kathy was wearing. Anyone able to guess where she got these shoes? Leave your guess…
Jewelry
How to Be a Smart Shopper
For those of you who have dug some spare change out of the sofa lately, here are some shopping ideas. You can buy this metal and glass necklace by Louis Vuitton for $17,760. You read that right. METAL and GLASS for nearly $18,000. Picture from Marie Claire Or, for just $25 more, you can get…
About This Blog
If you are a new reader who is visiting due to my Marie Claire story, you might be wondering what the hell is going on here. If you’re an old reader who joined me at some point since I started this blog last July, you might be wondering the same thing. A second photo from…
Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part III
Pretend you’re hearing that TV announcer voice: “Previously, on Wendy Brandes Jewelry….” Now go read these: Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part I Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part II You’re finally ready for the last episode of the Empress Matilda chronicles. As I’ve said, Matilda was a real fighter. That’s why the necklace I designed for…
The Pig Has Landed
Fernando von Bakonstein has safely returned to his Illinois home. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the International House of Blogcakes for future iHog adventures. To reminisce about the pig’s visit with me, click here. Here’s one last iHog photo. Someone came to my blog by searching for “jewelry-sniffing dog.” I was sure they really…
Liar Pants
My delightful graphic designer Lori Kadezabek turned 30 today. Her boyfriend got her my Isabella Wolf-Fang Necklace in silver. Isabella Wolf-Fang Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Lori picked out the necklace herself, but her BF wanted to surprise her, so he told me that if she asked, I should say I hadn’t heard…
Have Dust Ruffle, Will Travel
Last week, our friend David Ng, the executive editor of the New York Daily News, received an award from the Asian American Federation. I wore a dress by Zang Toi to the celebratory dinner. Isn’t it a little like couch upholstery, complete with dust ruffle? But in a nice way. David told a touching story…
Weirdly Specific Search Term of the Day
The weirdly specific search term of the day is: “how much does it cost to buy a rose online and have it delivered to your grandmother.” It would be amusing if the cost of flowers depended on the identity of the recipient. You could send a dozen roses to Mom for $29.99, but Grandma would…
Fernando Loves the Ladies
Fernando the iHog has been making lots of female friends in NYC. Fernando with the talented Cheryl Tan Fernando with gorgeous client Melissa.Look closely: She’s wearing my Juana Peekaboo Skull Necklace Annie from Poetic & Chic was in town.She helped Fernando peek in the window of the Prada store in Soho
You’re Running Out of Time
Only a week left till Mother’s Day! Dewdrop Earrings in 18K yellow gold, ametrine and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Ametrine is the name for a naturally occurring combination of amethyst (purple) and citrine (deep yellow) in single crystal. For more information about these earrings or any other designs, contact me at…