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Happy Birthday, Almost-Husband Paul McCartney

June 18, 2011 by WendyB

In honor of my almost-husband Paul McCartney’s 69th birthday, here is a list of my posts mentioning him … including the one that explains why he’s my almost-husband: It’s a Beatles-ful Day in the Neighborhood A Few of My Favorite Things (with the explanation) My Dogs Are Lazy Jane Asher, ’60s Chick Lunatic of the…

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Filed Under: Beatles, birthdays

Father’s Day Shopping Suggestion: Cufflinks

June 12, 2011 by WendyB

Father’s Day is June 21 and, like last year, I’ve got cufflinks for every type of guy. All of these styles are still at 2010 — or even earlier — prices, even though metal prices have been soaring for years. (Silver has doubled in the past 12 months.) Many of my prices will double by…

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Filed Under: cufflinks, holiday gift ideas, holidays, shopping suggestions

What Wendy Wore: Flower Feet for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2011 by WendyB

For Mother’s Day brunch, I needed to dress to impress — after all, my mom is a style icon! So I wore a chartreuse Yves Saint Laurent skirt that I got between 2002 and 2005, during my chartreuse-skirt period. That era was exactly like Picasso’s blue period, except without all the groundbreaking art. We had…

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, holidays, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, What Wendy Wore

My Almost-Husband Paul McCartney to Wed Nancy Shevell

May 6, 2011 by WendyB

Yesterday, at the benefit luncheon for the Trust for the National Mall (to which I wore my Alexander McQueen suit), I had a enjoyable and completely biased chat with a woman at my table about how the third time’s the charm when it comes to wives. In our experience, men who have been married twice…

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Filed Under: Beatles, Celebrities, In the News, weddings

Buy Jewelry (on Sale!) for Mother’s Day

May 1, 2011 by WendyB

Next Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day, so take advantage of the final days of my People Stylewatch sale while buying jewelry for that special lady. Just enter “PEOPLE” during final checkout to get 20% off all items under $250. Need help/got questions? Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. CLICK TO VISIT MY…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, sale

Kate Middleton For the Win; Best Wedding Hat

April 29, 2011 by WendyB

Most days, I can’t haul my ass out of bed before the crack of noon, but I’m up to watch the royal wedding. Kate Middleton for the win, as this highlarious Tumblr puts it. For other royal merriment, follow Not Kate Middleton and Queen_UK on Twitter. I’ve been irked at some fashion police criticism of…

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Filed Under: queens, weddings

Pondering the Patrick Kelly Leopard Dress, Again

February 22, 2011 by WendyB

Y’all know that I love to wear my vintage Patrick Kelly leopard gown for a big event on an annual basis. I got the dress on eBay in April 2008 and opened the package just as I was getting dressed for a Tribeca Film Festival party. Before I put on the Ossie Clark dress I…

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Filed Under: leopard print, parties, pictures of me, vintage, wear what you want

What Wendy Wore: The Valentine’s Day Moschino

February 14, 2011 by WendyB

It’s b-a-a-a-a-ck! My vintage Moschino heart dress skipped last Valentine’s Day but I wore it to The Monkey Bar tonight. What Wendy Wore Dress: Moschino (seen previously here and here) Shoes: Lagerfeld (1994) Tights: Wolford Jewelry: My own Diana and Siobhan rings I don’t care for those shiny tights with this dress at all. Oh…

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Filed Under: holidays, outfit post, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore

Hearts for Valentine’s Day … and a Discount Code

February 10, 2011 by WendyB

There is still time to order one of my heart designs for Valentine’s Day if you live in the U.S.! Just click the photos below to get your order in before 5 PM ET on Friday, February 11. Choose the express mail option and you’ll have your jewelry on Saturday. Use the word “VALENTINE” at…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, my designs, necklaces, rings, sale

Spotted: My Birthday/Holiday Gift From MrB

January 6, 2011 by WendyB

Whenever I photograph a purse, I try to get one of the dogs to pose with it. The Prada bag that MrB surprised me with for my birthday/holiday gift last month is so big … … that it required the presence of both dogs! I was impressed that MrB was brave enough to manage another…

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Filed Under: birthdays, dog next to purse, Dogs, handbags, music, prada

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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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