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What Wendy Wore: Short Sprouse Skirt on a Cold Day

April 16, 2014 by WendyB

I braved yesterday’s late spring chill in an age-inappropriate Stephen Sprouse mini. This is what happens when one hasn’t done the laundry OR the dry cleaning in a very long time. What Wendy Wore “Pillow sweater”: Dsquared (purchased at Chalk, 2012) Skirt: Vintage Stephen Sprouse (possibly purchased in 2006) Boots: Prada (2008) Lipstick: Pleasure Bomb…

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Filed Under: Gangsta Boo, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, vintage, vintage designers, What Wendy Wore

What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi for a Pre-Oscar Party

March 1, 2014 by WendyB

The last time I wore the mermaid outfit by my designing friend Zang Toi, the weather in New York City was monsoon-like. Now, in Los Angeles, the weather is … monsoon-like. MrB said cheerfully, “At least you’re dressed to swim home!” Indeed I am! What Wendy Wore Halter and skirt: Zang Toi (2013) Shoes: Tom…

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Filed Under: awards shows, oscars, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

My Met Gala Winners Are Miley Cyrus and Linda Fargo

May 6, 2013 by WendyB

As I expected, many of the guests at tonight’s Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wore beautiful evening gowns, rather than anything related to the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” exhibit that is being celebrated. Some of the gowns are very striking, but they’d be suitable for practically any red-carpet occasion. Actress Hailee…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, Met Gala, Miley Cyrus, museums, parties Tagged With: #metgala, met gala, punk

What Wendy Would Have Worn to the Met Gala: W.O.W. Style

May 6, 2013 by WendyB

Every year, my invitation to the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art gets lost in the mail. It’s such a shame, because I would wear a real costume to match the party theme, instead of one of the generically pretty designer dresses that so many guests fall back on. Remember the superhero-themed…

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Filed Under: inspiration, Met Gala, museums, music, parties, pictures of me Tagged With: #metgala, costume institute, met gala, punk

What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi to Vanity Fair Oscar Party

February 25, 2013 by WendyB

I was super-excited to go to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles last night. This event is a major thrill for me … but that doesn’t always mean I get a new dress for the occasion. I actually enjoy wearing the same dress to events that are just a few months apart, especially…

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Filed Under: awards shows, Fashion Repeats Itself, gorgeous family, oscars, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

What Wendy Wore: The Weinstein Company Pre-Oscar Party

February 24, 2013 by WendyB

I’m in Los Angeles for Oscar festivities! I’m not going to the ceremony this time, but that’s okay. I’ve already lurked seductively behind George Clooney on the Oscar red carpet once in my life — who could ask for anything more? Last night was The Weinstein Company’s pre-Oscar part at Soho House. Dorothy Pomerantz, writing…

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Filed Under: dresses, hair, makeup, music, oscars, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, travel, vintage, What Wendy Wore

A New Year’s Eve Action Shot

January 2, 2013 by WendyB

One more photo from New Year’s Eve, courtesy of my harem-loving friend Jesse. Artsy, isn’t it! UPDATED TO ADD: Oops! I lied. Here’s one more. How could I not share the photo that Stacy Lomman took of me heading back to my apartment? Also, I love that Stacy included me in her list of top…

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Filed Under: holidays, parties, pictures of me

What Wendy Wore: New Year’s Eve, Hostess Style

January 1, 2013 by WendyB

A “hostess gown” is described by the website Vintage Fashion Guild as “a dressy full length garment for [home] entertaining, but not as formal as evening wear. Other than the full length, the lines followed current fashion.” The style was most popular from the 1930s to the 1970s, according to the site. In a December…

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, gorgeous friends, holidays, on the town, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, The WendyB Pose, vintage designers, What Wendy Wore

What Wendy Wore: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

February 27, 2012 by WendyB

MrB and I must leave for the Vanity Fair Oscar party, but I had to take a moment to challenge Angelina Jolie at her leg game. What Wendy Wore Dress: Zang Toi (2012) Shoes: Tom Ford (2012) Hair and makeup: Stephanie Daniel Jewelry: My own designs

Filed Under: oscars, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

What Wendy Wore: Gold Sequins for New Year’s Eve 2012

January 1, 2012 by WendyB

The color gold was on my mind as I got ready for New Year’s Eve. Much to my delight, it was on other people’s minds too. MrB and I gave gorgeous blogger/designer Stacy Lomman a ride to our dinner at Indochine. When Stacy turned up at our apartment wearing gold sequins that matched mine, I…

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Filed Under: dresses, golden girls gang, gorgeous friends, great minds think alike, holidays, leopard print, on the town, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore

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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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