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Slow-Fashion Year in Review: What Wendy Wore in 2017

December 31, 2017 by WendyB

To bring 2017 to a close, I’m taking a look back at 12 “What Wendy Wore” highlights, with an emphasis on slow fashion. Click the photos for the original posts. January began with all gold everything, as I rang in 2017 in a gold gown first worn in 2004. This time, I added a crown….

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Fashion, homegrown vintage, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, The WendyB Pose, versace, vintage, vintage WendyB photos, What Wendy Wore, year in review Tagged With: slow fashion

What Wendy Wore: Casual on Repeat for Jumanji

December 19, 2017 by WendyB

MrB and I went to a screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle tonight and we laughed our heads off.  Go see it, because who among us doesn’t desperately need a funny movie these days? Not only that, but my stepdaughter Laura Yanovich was the first assistant editor, so the editing is extra-extra-good. Also, Jack…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Fashion, jeans, movies, outfit post, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, sweaters, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: jumanji, slow fashion

Throwback Thursday: CPJ Outfits From 2007-2017

November 16, 2017 by WendyB

Last night, MrB and I went to the annual International Press Freedom Awards dinner held by the Committee to Protect Journalists. CPJ is a cause near and dear to our hearts — so dear, in fact, that MrB served as chairman for six years. The organization is an independent nonprofit that promotes press freedom worldwide…

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Filed Under: Committee to Protect Journalists, Fashion, journalism, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, Special Occasions, Throwback Thursday, vanity fair oscar party, vintage, vintage WendyB photos, wear what you want, What Wendy Wore, zang toi Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

What Wendy Wore: Vienna, Dressy and Casual

September 16, 2017 by WendyB

I’ve done Throwback Thursday and Flashback Friday posts this week. I’m not sure how today’s post should be categorized. Seen-Before Saturday? Near the end of MrB’s working vacation in Europe, we attended the Global Editors Network Summit’s Data Journalism Awards dinner in Vienna. MrB is president of the awards, so he did some speaking and…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Fashion, leopard print, outfit post, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, shorts, travel, vintage WendyB photos, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: slow fashion

Throwback Thursday: Stephen Sprouse Skirt

August 31, 2017 by WendyB

I can’t remember exactly where or when I got my pink Stephen Sprouse skirt, which is from his Hardcore 1988 collection. I think it was in 2006. The first photo I can find of it is from 2007. This is how I wore it in 2011, while out on the town with my friend Julie….

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Filed Under: 80s style, About Wendy, boots, designers, Fashion, favorite brands, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, repeat offender collage, shoes, skirts, Throwback Thursday, vintage, vintage designers, vintage WendyB photos, wardrobe therapy, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: debbie harry, stephen sprouse

Throwback Thursday: 1 Wedding, 1 Anniversary

August 3, 2017 by WendyB

My gorgeous friend Alyssa Brownell and her fabulous man, Robert, got married last month. Alyssa wore my 18K gold tiara, as I’ve mentioned. The entire day was beautiful. There were a lot of happy tears during the ceremony in the awe-inspiring Church of St. Francis Xavier. Saturday afternoon church … #notmyusualsaturday #wedding A post shared…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, anniversaries, dresses, Fashion, favorite brands, homegrown vintage, on the town, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, repeat offender collage, Special Occasions, Throwback Thursday, weddings, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: slow fashion

What Wendy Wore: Sailor Suit by Castelbajac

July 3, 2017 by WendyB

The 4th of July holiday means it is time to get out my JC de Castelbajac sailor outfit! What Wendy Wore Top: Castelbajac (2010) Pants: Castelbajac (2010) Shoes: Terry de Havilland (made in 2004, acquired in 2012) It’s a tradition! Oops! I almost forgot last year’s outing. In all this time, I’m pretty sure I’ve never…

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Filed Under: Castelbajac, designers, Fashion, holidays, outfit post, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, Special Occasions, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: 4th of july outfit

What Wendy Wore: Sequins, Then and Now

June 20, 2017 by WendyB

Look, I changed my shoes (click to enlarge photos)! What Wendy Wore in 2015 and 2017 Both years – Top: G-Lish from now-closed Patricia Field store (2015, first seen here) Both years – Shorts: Castelbajac (2013, first seen here) 2015 Shoes: Prada (2010) 2017 Shoes: Prada (2011, first seen here) The 2015 photo was taken…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Castelbajac, designers, Fashion, favorite brands, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, repeat offender collage, shorts, The WendyB Pose, travel, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: patricia field, slow fashion

What Wendy Wore: Prada Lip Dress From 2012

May 19, 2017 by WendyB

On Wednesday, I went to the 50th-anniversary fundraising dinner for the State University of New York’s Educational Opportunity Program. The EOP provides college access and support to low-income students in New York State — young adults who are often the first ones in their families to go to college. These students haven’t had the advantages…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, charity, dresses, earrings, emoji, Fashion, Good Causes, Jewelry, necklaces, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, repeat offender collage, stud earrings, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: 2012 prada dress, slow fashion

Wednesday’s Video: 1989 Dress and Slow Fashion

May 10, 2017 by WendyB

In this week’s YouTube video, I talk about the 1989 dress that you saw in yesterday’s post, as well as some other ’80s pieces. That gets me into talking about slow fashion and homegrown vintage.  I like keeping my clothes forever (or at least until they fall apart or don’t fit anymore). I encourage other…

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Filed Under: 80s style, About Wendy, Fashion, repeat offender collage, video, vintage, wear what you want Tagged With: 1980s style, homegrown vintage, slow fashion

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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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