I’m glad I’m not a celebrity. I would hate to dress up for the paparazzi every time I take the dogs out or make an emergency Cadbury Dairy Milk run. My standard dog-walking look this summer has been unbrushed hair, an oversize concert t-shirt, bike shorts and flip flops. And that’s chic compared to what…
Fashion
Teenage Dream: Converse Ultra-High-Tops
I tried to get an interview with someone from Converse for my Huffington Post wedge sneaker story, but, unfortunately, it didn’t work out. I wanted to ask the company about its sales because it seems to me that Converse’s classic Chuck Taylor sneaker — whether low-top or high-top — has become more popular than ever…
In Love With Vintage Todd Oldham Beaded Boots
I’ve always been fond of 1990s fashion designer Todd Oldham, and I’ve acquired a number of his pieces, including this tie-dyed velvet skirt. You know what would be a great addition to my Oldham collection? These beaded boots, available from vintage dealer Marilyn Glass via 1stdibs.com. I’m in love. As much as I like Todd,…
What Wendy Wore: “Oh, These Old Things!”
For MrB’s second birthday dinner last Wednesday, I wore homegrown vintage. What Wendy Wore Dress: Versace (2002 or 2003) Shoes: Prada (2003) Purse: Prada (2007) Necklace: My own redesigned pearl pendant When I wear this Pucci-esque Versace, I like to post a few of my many previous photos of it. Clearly, I don’t believe there’s…
Bloggers on Huffington Post; the Truth About Sporty Spice
My looooong–awaited post on wedge sneakers is finally live on the Huffington Post’s Stylelist site. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY. I started working on this in May! But, as often happens when I hold on to a post for a long time, I got to add some good information to it. During the Spice…
Making a Long Story Longer: Update on Topshop, Swear Rings
In the past week, I received a number of emails and tweets from gorgeous readers who are concerned about my situation with Topshop, so I realized I should give you an update. But first I’m going to go way back to the beginning for the sake of those of you who don’t know the story,…
With Age Comes Wisdom … and IDGAF Style
I’m amused by the many people on my Twitter timeline who think that old age begins at 30. That doesn’t surprise me; I felt the same way. (Now 30 is the good old days to me. Oh, if only I knew then what I know now, etc.) It’s human nature. In 1827, the almost-49-year-old English…
The Bride Wore a Mullet Dress
I posted a pair of wedding bands last month. They got put to good use this Saturday when my friends Shawn and Laurrell got married! The ceremony was held in a beautiful spot in Central Park. Shawn adores hot pink and butterflies, as you can see from this photo of the fans that were given…
Rings and Nails Worthy of a Queen Cobra
I’m excited that my pal, celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival, has been named the official “nail ambassador” for beauty-product company Sally Hansen. Tracylee has been doing my nails since November 2010, shortly after I made a non-New Year’s resolution to make sure my fingers looked good enough to represent my ring designs. Lately, I’ve been addicted…
Hair Today …
My gorgeous friend Keith Carpenter has been cutting my hair since the early ’90s. We’ve been through a lot of styles together, including pixies and perms. Yesterday, when he indicated a lock of hair near my face and asked, “What if we cut this off completely?”, I replied, “Why not?” I figured it wasn’t a…