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…
Shopping
Browsing Bluefly
If you’re size 9.5 or 10 and looking for a pair of gladiator sandals, Bluefly has this spiffy Michael Kors model.Size 9 fringe lovers need to see these Pradas. If you want flower feet like WendyB, there are a few options. The sandal below is nice. Here are two more: a black pump and a…
Keeping an Eye on eBay
Check out this bold ’60s shift with matching coat. It’s so Stephen Sprouse! Click on the photos to get to the auction. This Bastille-Day-themed Lanvin dress is perfect for one of you Francophiles. And for those willing to shell out the big bucks, I think this origami-like Zandra Rhodes jacket is exquisite. If you’re going…
Online Shopping Alert!
There’s a 30-percent-off sale at Neiman Marcus today. This Alexander McQueen gown would have been a nice choice for the Costume Institute Gala. Today, it’s $5054, down from $7220. Of course, for that price you could get a great piece of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. Since you missed the gala, and I need your support more…
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…
Summer Is Coming
How fabulous is this vintage Giorgio Sant’Angelo bathing suit with matching pants (and top)? $350 at Dorothea’s Closet Vintage
Snipe, Dammit!
My peeps, some of you are driving me crazy with your complaints about losing eBay auctions at “the last second.” If you are serious about winning anything, you must snipe. A snipe is an automated, last-second bid. The people who are beating you out are most likely using sniping services (which eBay finds perfectly “legal”)….
Great Ossie Clark Dress on eBay UK
I have this style and it’s beautiful. Photo from seller This is how it looks hemmed. Photo from a few years ago
YSL Getty Wedge
I love the “dripping paint” effect on this shoe. It’s available in brown at Barneys for $690. The black pair is listed on Bluefly for $469, but don’t get too excited: there were no sizes listed in the dropdown menu when I looked.
I, Max.
My gorgeous sister Terri Berry and her handsome husband Tim Berry are the proud parents of a rescued Pekingese named Max. When they first got him, I congratulated her on his unique name. Then I suggested she liven it up by giving him a middle initial and last name too. “Max E. Pad” has a…