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My New York Style Icon Is …

February 11, 2010 by WendyB

Click on the photo from Patrick McMullan’s book to find out! There are quite a few pictures of the stylish lady in question on Danceteria’s MySpace page. Comments will be back in my next post.

Filed Under: style icons Tagged With: palladium, sally randall

Classic Carly Simon

February 15, 2009 by WendyB

People have been asking Carly Simon to tell them who inspired “You’re So Vain” since the song was a No. 1 hit in 1973. “You had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself gavotte.” I’ve always loved Carly’s sexy-hippy ’70s style. The cover of her 1971 Anticipation album From the cover of her…

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Filed Under: books, Celebrities, music, style icons

Sign of the Apocalypse

October 29, 2008 by WendyB

I just found out that Elle’s bloglebrity style director, Kate Lanphear, has her own Facebook fan group. She is taking over the world.

Filed Under: insanity, style icons

Open Letter to Adventurous Dressers

October 27, 2008 by WendyB

Dear Adventurous Dressers:I love y’all. You peeps are total eye candy. I am always thankful when I see someone with unique style. But if you’re dressing in an eye-catching way, don’t whine* when people stare at you. Hello! Thefreedictionary.com defines “eye-catching” as “to be attractive or different enough to be noticed by people.” So why…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, clothes, style icons

Seriously, Fashion Bloggers…

October 12, 2008 by WendyB

…stop it. I GET that Elle’s Kate Lanphear is great. You’ve made that crystal clear. Each of the following links goes to a different blog’s Lanphear post: Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great Kate Lanphear is great…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, coco, obsessions, style icons

Awesome Dis

October 12, 2008 by WendyB

“The poor guy does what he can,” — Yves Saint Laurent about his successor, Tom Ford. The late Yves Saint Laurent, as I like to remember him

Filed Under: designers, style icons

The Hardest-Working Woman in Show Biz

October 8, 2008 by WendyB

Here are two pictures I took of Madonna in concert at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Every time I see her perform, I think, “I really must work out more.” Anyone who wondered why I failed to wear rubber bangles to the show can read my sad reason here.

Filed Under: Celebrities, madonna, music, style icons

In Honor of Madonna’s 50th Birthday

August 16, 2008 by WendyB

I have a Madonna concert t-shirt that’s older than some of you bloggers. Click the photo to see what year the shirt is from Speaking of people who weren’t born when I bought my t-shirt, congratulations to Style Rookie, Childhood Flames, Fashion Robot, Fashion Toast, That’s Just My Vibe and Fashion Pirates who are all…

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Filed Under: birthdays, blogs and bloggers, Celebrities, madonna, music, style icons, t-shirts

Hairy Noon and Night

August 11, 2008 by WendyB

I’m eager to see the new production of the musical Hair at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. I’m not eager to go to the park early to line up for the free tickets. The online option seems even more onerous than the real-life line. Basically, I need to find some sucker to take care…

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Filed Under: style icons, theater

The Gladiator Strikes Back

March 25, 2008 by WendyB

I’ve been keeping an eye out for gladiator sandals since last year. I’ve loved this style since 1985, when I had a pair of flat white gladiators. I felt so chic when I wore them with my Guess ankle-zip jeans and oversize blouse! I’ve been searching for a photo that shows me wearing those shoes…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, pictures of me, shoes, style icons

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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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