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June 9, 2008 by WendyB

Net-a-Porter has another sartorial option for anyone who wants to join my Golden Girls gang. (Be warned: you’ll have to be jumped in by these bitches.) Stella McCartney dress $2,595 on Net-a-Porter I’ve realized I need to give y’all an update on Net-a-Porter. I recently ordered — and returned — a few things, and the…

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Filed Under: dresses, golden girls gang, shopping suggestions

A Tribute to YSL’s Mondrian Tribute

June 7, 2008 by WendyB

One of the most memorable pieces designed by the late Yves Saint Laurent was his Mondrian dress. Photo from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Since the original isn’t too easy to come by, you can pay tribute in Diane Von Furstenberg’s Mondian dress. The red version is on sale at Bergdorf Goodman for $251, down…

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Filed Under: clothes, designers, handbags, shoes, shopping suggestions, vintage

Hello, Gorgeous!

June 7, 2008 by WendyB

Still love these shoes. They’ve gone on sale since I first noticed them in April. If you wear a 40 or a 41, you can buy them here. If you’re not the right size, you can console yourself with this hilarious post from Grant Miller. Speaking of shoes, I’ve been getting a lot of use…

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Let Us Pray

May 30, 2008 by WendyB

Some famous twins are starting an “edgy” jewelry line with a famous jeweler. Please God, let them not rip off my shizz. You all know where you saw the Matilda first! I will call on you to testify if I have to. On a happier note, how sweet is this blouse? Buy it for $18.99…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, shopping suggestions, tops

All You Need Is Mice

May 25, 2008 by WendyB

Have you always dreamed of owning mice made of felt? Me neither! But now that I’ve seen The House of Mouse on Etsy, I’ve recognized the mouse-shaped hole in my life. I dare you to resist them! UPDATED TO ADD: Thank you, Pamcasso, for pointing out these adorable chocolate mice.

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Meet Mr. Dino

May 23, 2008 by WendyB

Earlier this month, I recommended the labels Paganne, Leonard and Goldworm to those who appreciate Pucci-esque prints. Another designer of great prints in the ’60s was Mr. Dino. According to the Vintage Fashion Guild, the business was owned by Max Cohen, who designed all the prints himself. Cohen’s wife, a fan of Dean Martin, came…

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Filed Under: dresses, ebay, shopping suggestions, vintage designers

Wrap It Up and Put a Bow on It

May 21, 2008 by WendyB

Designer Kit Pistol has cute patent-leather bows for those of you who like to stick doodads in your hair.

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A Red Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots

May 20, 2008 by WendyB

David Szeto top $342, down from $685, on Net-a-Porter Sweater from Jennine’s Etsy store $18.99 (Doesn’t Jennine look spectacular modeling it?) If you don’t care for red leopard, perhaps you should try some Def Leppard. UPDATED TO ADD: Got some red leopard pants for you here.

Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, leopard print, sales, shopping suggestions, tops

Backwards Heel

May 15, 2008 by WendyB

If you want to do the backwards-heel thing without being a Marc Jacobs enabler, Y-3’s got you covered. Y-3 Wedge$750 on eLuxury Marc Jacobs Backwards Heel$1,100 on Net-a-Porter Last month, my dear friend Fernando von Bakonstein was perplexed by this style. Fernando ponders a shoe in Paris Speaking of shoes, Jildor has lots of gladiator…

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We’ll Start Our Own Gang

May 14, 2008 by WendyB

One of you has to buy this sequined Antik Batik jacket. It’s on sale at Yoox for $130, down from $268. I’ll wear my matching sequined Antik Batik dress. We’ll start a terrifying gang called the Golden Girls and have violent initiation ceremonies. For our more casual gang days, you’ll need a pair of Acne…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, golden girls gang, jackets, jeans, pictures of me, sales, shopping suggestions

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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