Ms. and Mr. Observationmode! MrOM models the Memento Mori ring by Wendy Brandes If you’d like to inquire about the Memento Mori ring, send an email to me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. The ring is available in gold and silver, and can be sized for women or men.
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Gorgeous Client’s Gorgeous Family
I’ve been anxiously awaiting photos of gorgeous blogger/client Jennifer wearing her new WendyB Diana ring and necklace. It looks like I’ll be waiting a while longer because as Jennifer explained, “We had girls’ night on Saturday night and I wore my beautiful jewelry…. however, everyone was willing to wear it for me and no one…
Los Angeles Shopping: Roseark
One of my stops during my trip to Los Angeles was Roseark (formerly known as Kaviar and Kind) in West Hollywood. If you’re ever in the area, stop by 8533 Sunset Boulevard and ask to see my designs. This beautiful boutique carries my Papessa Prayer Locket, Xenobia Ring and many other pieces. The lovely ladies…
Engaging Engagement Rings
Contrary to popular belief, engagement rings don’t have to be boring. A round solitaire is about as traditional a stone as you can get, but even those can be spiced up. I encourage clients to be creative. In 2007 or so, my gorgeous client Deb and her husband asked for an engagement ring in which…
"I’m Not Dead!"
Like the Monty Python dude, I’m not dead! If you are getting an error when clicking on a link to my main website, www.wendybrandes.com, it’s because we’re in the middle of relaunching it. If you want to check out my wares, you can see some of them at the old site here. Or email me…
A Basic Wardrobe, Postscript
I forgot to mention an important wardrobe basic for evenings out. Double-sided tape! From 2006Vintage Marie France dress, Cleopatra Necklace by Wendy Brandes and lots of Hollywood Fashion Tape Previous Basic Wardrobe posts: Part I Part II Part III UPDATED TO ADD: Here is another shot of the necklace. Cleopatra Necklace in 18K yellow gold…
Gold, Guns and Zombies
Gold prices hit a new high this week, topping $1,000 an ounce. Global economic and political instability increases demand for gold, which is seen as a safe haven. I’m always amused the people who take it a little too far — the ones that truly believe the apocalypse coming and that gold will be the…
Helpful Hints for Owners of Precious Items
I can’t remember which blog originally tipped me off to the Prada Fairy Bag controversy, but thanks! The ink on the bags can bleed if it gets wet. Prada apparently didn’t know that when they started selling the bags. Now they know, thanks to customer complaints, and hopefully salespeople are warning new customers. There is…
B Is for Bargain
Boleyn Necklace in 18K yellow and rose gold and diamonds© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008(Photo by John Muggenborg) I am now doing my Anne Boleyn necklace in sterling silver with no diamonds for $300, a steal compared to the $9,000 gold and diamond version! The pendant from the top of the crown to the bottom of the…
Out to Dinner Outfit
I’ve been trying to break my jeans-and-t-shirt-and-lots-of-jewelry habit, so this is what I wore to dinner at Landmarc restaurant last night. That’s my Alexander McQueen sweater and skirt from 2004 with Henry’s new Prada bag. I can’t seem to get the hang of Photoshop (the shame!) so I couldn’t fit in the shoes — the…