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My Best Dressed at the Met Gala: Dita, SJP and Lupita

May 5, 2014 by WendyB

As if there had been any doubt, tonight’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala proved that the attendees of this event are very comfortable with “pretty.” Last year’s gala, which celebrated the opening of the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” exhibit, should have inspired a lot of fun theme dressing, but with a few exceptions…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, designers, dresses, Met Gala, models, museums, vintage designers

NYFW Throwback Thursday: Zang Toi’s Models

September 5, 2013 by WendyB

The New York Times says New York Fashion Week, as we know it, maybe be nearing the end of its run, as designers lean towards smaller presentations or going digital. But for now, the shows are kicking off as usual. I’m looking forward to going to my designing friend Zang Toi‘s show at Lincoln Center…

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Filed Under: fashion shows, models, Throwback Thursday

Prada, My Design Process and Runway Bravery

July 3, 2013 by WendyB

I like this quote about jewelry from an interview that fashion designer Miuccia Prada did with the New York Times in May: “I’m interested in jewels … I know what it is: I only like antique jewelry because I like the stories attached to them. I like to know who was wearing them. It’s the…

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Filed Under: earrings, In the News, interview, models, my designs, prada, shoes

Words of Wisdom From Gianni Versace and Liu Qianping

January 17, 2013 by WendyB

I posted an eye-catching vintage dress by Versace’s diffusion label, Versus, earlier this month. Gorgeous designer/blogger/stylist/neighbor/BFF Stacy Lomman took notice and paid me a visit with a big Versace book in hand. She thought she spotted the Versace season that was then re-interpreted by Versus. While I flipped through the book admiring the photos of…

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Filed Under: age, models, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, versace, vintage WendyB photos, wear what you want, Wear What You Want icon, Words of Wisdom

OMG! Tennille Is So Kinky!

May 3, 2012 by WendyB

I love this photo of my gorgeous body-painted friend, makeup artist/model Tennille Nielsen, rocking my OMG rings at crotch level. In case you don’t remember the rings from my recent Topshop post, here’s a closeup of them. I’ll share more pictures from Tennille’s shoot later. By the way, Tennille is my go-to girl for makeup…

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Filed Under: gorgeous friends, models, my designs, rings

Musings on Music, Reality TV and Thierry Mugler

April 2, 2012 by WendyB

I like to watch music videos while I’m at the gym. Isn’t that quaint? MTV doesn’t play many music videos these days. I remember when it did. The first video the network aired when it debuted right after midnight on August 1, 1981, was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The Buggles need…

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Filed Under: etsy, Fashion Repeats Itself, fashion trends, jackets, lady gaga, models, never is the next new thing, suits, vintage, vintage designers

Stacy Lomman’s Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World

March 13, 2012 by WendyB

Gorgeous designer/blogger Stacy Lomman presented her Fall 2012 collection on February 16. The “Modern World” looks of this collection — her fourth — were inspired by ’60s Mod, especially Courrèges, who is a longtime fashion hero of Stacy’s. But the styles weren’t costume-like or vintage-looking. They’re modernized Mod, if you will. Here, let Stacy tell…

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Filed Under: designers, fashion shows, models, pictures of me, rants, Stacy Lomman, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™

Cleopatra Girls

February 16, 2012 by WendyB

Earlier this week, I posted a photo of gorgeous model/DJ/musician/actress Tolula Adeyemi wearing my silver Cleopatra earrings. Now you can see her wearing them on Essence’s website, too. Tolula did a photo diary for the site for New York Fashion Week. In addition to the Cleopatra earrings, she’s wearing my Agrippina poison ring, Clemence ring,…

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Filed Under: earrings, Gangsta Boo, models

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 13: Earrings Fit for a Queen

February 13, 2012 by WendyB

If you’ve been reading my blog long enough, you’ve seen my gold and diamond Cleopatra earrings on Kim Cattrall in Sex and the City 2. And you’ve seen the silver version on a flock of bloggers and friends. Now you can see the silver Cleos on gorgeous model/DJ/musician/actress Tolula Adeyemi. Tolula was introduced to me…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, books, earrings, History, holiday gift ideas, holidays, models, queens, sex and the city 2, Valentine's Day

No Super Bowl Ring, Just Wendy Brandes Rings, for Gisele

February 10, 2012 by WendyB

Model Gisele Bündchen, wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has been getting grief for her unsportsmanlike conduct after the Patriots lost the Super Bowl. Leaving Indianapolis’s Lucas Oil Stadium, she was trailed by cameras and a classy guy who yelled, “”Eli owns your husband!” — referring to Eli Manning, quarterback of the winning…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, models, sports, swear rings, swearing, Valentine's Day

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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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