It’s been a long time since I’ve done the Halloween ho stroll, to borrow a phrase from the highlarious Michael K of Dlisted. I’m more likely to dress for the holiday as a non-sexy Anne Boleyn, Adam Ant, member of Devo, or random Mod girl. That said, I figured that for a drinks date on…
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Throwback Thursday: McQueen Top, Now and Then
With only a few weeks before the start of the fall season, it’s time for me to make sure that all my summer clothes have gotten out and about. I hadn’t worn this Alexander McQueen top yet this year, so it got to go to dinner at the uptown Red Farm. (Good Chinese food; I…
What Wendy Wore: “I Saw It in the Window”
MrB and I went to a wedding at Saybrook Point Inn and Spa in Connecticut last weekend. The ceremony was outside on the marina. Old Saybrook, Connecticut #ct #boats #blueskies #pretty #wedding A photo posted by Wendy Brandes (@wendybrandes) on Aug 22, 2015 at 3:48pm PDT I was amused to see that people on a…
What Wendy Wore: Sequins for “99 Homes” Screening
I spent 10 years in business journalism, and the gyrations of the stock market are more than enough to bring back the memories, thank you very much. I wouldn’t normally seek out a movie related to the post-housing-bubble foreclosure crisis, but I’m glad MrB and I caught a screening of 99 Homes last week. I…
What Wendy Wore: An Act of God
You’ve got until Sunday, Aug. 2, to catch actor Jim Parsons (aka Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory) in An Act of God at Studio 54. Parsons plays God, who is wrestling with “wrath-management” issues while he’s in the midst of updating the Ten Commandments. The by-the-book angel Gabriel is played by Tim Kazurinsky…
What Wendy Wore: New York vs. Florida
At the end of last month — in between New York’s numerous snowstorms — I wore this 2004 sweater-and-skirt set out to dinner with friends. What Wendy Wore in the Cold Sweater: Alexander McQueen (2004, purchased at Bergdorf Goodman) Skirt: McQueen (2004, purchased with sweater) Boots: Prada (2008 or 2009, recently seen here) Purse: Louis…
What Wendy Wore: Shawn Love’s Play, BarbaraB’s Birthday
At the beginning of this month, I went to my friend Shawn Love’s one-woman play, My Private Revolution. Shawn describes her work as “a rhythmical and powerful journey addressing social issues and celebrating the power of individual choice. It’s about overcoming abuse and finding healing and forgiveness. A thought-provoking, transformational and heart-wrenching play filled with…
Throwback Thursday: Castelbajac Lego Dress Over the Years
My name is Wendy Brandes and I’m a Jean-Charles de Castelbajac-aholic. One of my first Castelbajac purchases was a Lego-print dress and matching shoes, which I got in 2009. I wear the shoes frequently, and I do the full, head-to-toe Lego look about once a year. I haven’t always photographed the combo, but I did…
What We Wore: Independence Day Colors
MrB and I had a 4th of July dinner with our designing friend Zang Toi last night. Zang and I made a nice red, white and blue pair. Zang wore one of his trademark, self-designed mini-kilts. (I love those shoes he wears with them; I’m noticing a lot of menswear looks in women’s shoes for…
What Wendy Wore: Green Jacket, Green Ring
Last week, I went to visit gorgeous editor Tina Huynh at W Magazine. I can never resist taking a photo by the big W in that office. What Wendy Wore to W Jacket: Castelbajac (2011) T-shirt: Splendid Jeans: Acne (2008-ish) Shoes: Louis Vuitton (2004-ish) I wore that Castelbajac jacket practically every day for a year…