Last week, designer Zang Toi invited me to a wonderful lunch and fashion show at his showroom. The guest of honor was … Jill Zarin, otherwise known as the redhead from The Real Housewives of New York. Seriously, y’all! Zang knows everyone from brides and grooms to Housewives. Zang and Jill I think other Housewives…
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Melissa Goes Gamine
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…
Career Options
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….
Today’s eBay Picks Continue the Pink Theme
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…
My New Design Speaks for Itself
Luna Ring © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008South Sea pearl and 1.91 carats of diamonds, set in platinum
Don’t Sit on the Bench
Play a game with me on Vox Pop. It’s easy; all you have to do is vote for your favorite necklace. Speaking of my designs, here are the “official” photos of my Cleves Ring. Two views of Cleves Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photos by John Muggenborg As always, email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com…
Cleves Ring: Completed
Remember the wax model of my Cleves Ring? Here’s the finished version in silver. These are just photos I took myself, rather than the professional photos that will eventually appear on my website. In the professional photos, you’ll be able to see that the swans have tiny diamond eyes. Front viewCleves Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008…
Thank You, Ladies!
I’ve been remiss about expressing gratitude for some recent link love. First, thanks to gorgeous blogger Somlynn for featuring me on Phoenix Picks. Also, gorgeous blogger Fabulous Girl came to my recent trunk show and gave me a good review (phew!). Speaking of reviews, check out this hilarious takedown of Angelina Jolie’s new movie. But…
Avert Your Eyes, Skull Haters
Here is a one-of-a-kind ring that I recently finished. The skull is carved in onyx and the green stones are tsavorite. Skull Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008All photos by Squaremoose In the next photo, you’re looking past the shank to see the diamonds that are set on the INSIDE of the ring. Everything is set in…
Cleves Ring: A Work in Progress
I’ve been working on a swan ring to match my Cleves Necklace. Here is the necklace. Cleves Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2009 Photo by John Muggenborg The Cleves Ring will have two swans facing each other, forming a heart with their necks. All together now: Awwwwww! Here is an unfinished wax model of the ring….