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great minds think alike

Great Minds Think Alike … About Cutouts

September 25, 2012 by WendyB

Many designers have done slashed necklines, but I was struck by the fact that I spotted the 1980s Geoffrey Beene online mere seconds after I saw the Spring 2013 Versace. Business-y slashed neckline versus boudoir slashed neckline … which do you prefer?

Filed Under: dresses, great minds think alike, versace, vintage

Great Minds Think Alike: “Snow Globe” Clutches

August 29, 2012 by WendyB

When I admired a gel-filled PVC clutch by Christopher Kane in May, I didn’t imagine I’d see the look again … … but today, I spotted Kotur’s gel-filled, acrylic “Pink Snow Globe Clutch” on New York Magazine’s website. I’ve got to keep my eye out for more of these. They remind me of lava lamps,…

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Filed Under: great minds think alike, handbags

Good Wedding Cake, Not-So-Good Wedding Cake

July 20, 2012 by WendyB

MrB and I are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Last year, I tried on my wedding gown for a blog post, but this year I’m going to concentrate on cake. I loved my crazy-looking wedding cake by Ron Ben-Israel. Here’s another shot of it. Guests lined up to take pictures of that cake….

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Filed Under: anniversaries, food, great minds think alike, vintage WendyB photos, weddings

Topshop Drama Drags On; Letter Rings for Sale

June 14, 2012 by WendyB

Topshop has announced a new designer collaboration. Not with me, sillies! Instead, the U.K.-based fast-fashion chain struck a deal with 27-year-old British designer J.W. Anderson. Apparently, he’s an up-and-comer, but he’s certainly not a Margiela, Lagerfeld or Versace as far as name recognition goes. The latter three designers/design houses have all worked with H&M, a…

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Filed Under: great minds think alike, my designs, rings, rip-offs, swear rings, topshop

Great Minds Think Alike … About Embroidered Boots

June 13, 2012 by WendyB

I’ve always wanted a pair of embroidered vintage Golo boots. Aren’t they spectacular? These suede Jimmy Choo boots remind me of the Golos … … but the Choos are more subtle, with less embroidery and muted colors. I’m going to hold out for the eye-catching originals.

Filed Under: boots, great minds think alike

Great Minds Think Alike: Silver Wedges by Prada & Louboutin

May 26, 2012 by WendyB

When I wore my silver Prada wedges to Milan Fashion Week in 2007, the shoes were already a couple of years old, so I was amused by all the photographers taking pictures of them. I thought it would be hilarious if that style appeared on someone’s runway the following season thanks to all the publicity….

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Filed Under: great minds think alike, Ossie Clark, pictures of me, prada, shoes

Update on Topshop’s Version of My Swear Rings

May 1, 2012 by WendyB

I’m quote-happy today! One of MrB’s favorite quotes is, “It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission.” That one is attributed to the late U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. Many of my jewelry designs are inspired by extraordinary women and I’m going to have to do a tribute to Hopper…

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Filed Under: great minds think alike, my designs, swear rings

What Wendy Wore: Watanabe Jacket, Stacy Lomman Vest

May 1, 2012 by WendyB

Last night, MrB and I went to an event hosted by The Weinstein Company, so I was inspired to wear the same Junya Watanabe jacket I wore to a Weinstein event in February. I am the anti-wardrobe-remixer. I got this jacket at Bergdorf Goodman. I was very excited to see it on Bergdorf’s homepage recently….

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Filed Under: cats, Gangsta Boo, great minds think alike, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, Stacy Lomman, swear rings, versace, What Wendy Wore

I’m SMH at Topshop’s Version of My Swear Rings

April 29, 2012 by WendyB

The sterling-silver swear-ring set from my WENDYB by Wendy Brandes line has been one of my most popular designs since I introduced it at a designer friend’s runway show in 2008. Word and letter jewelry has been around for ages, and I’m not the first designer to do “Fuck” jewelry. I’ve said myself that there’s nothing…

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Filed Under: Gangsta Boo, great minds think alike, jewel of the month, rings, swear rings, topshop, WENDYB by Wendy Brandes

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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