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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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…
NieNie Auction
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…
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….
Suzanne Vega Wears My Lotus Necklace
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….
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…
A New Venture
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…
MMMMMMMMMMMMelissa
This week, gorgeous client Melissa received her custom-ordered “M” Boleyn necklace from me. We celebrated with numerous glasses of Prosecco. After the drinks, my photography skills were impaired, so you can just barely see the necklace on Melissa in this photo. MMMMMMMMMelissa Here’s a better look at the necklace. Boleyn Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by…
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…