Thank you to Amanda Gizzi of National Jeweler for including my Cleves winged earrings in her post about black and gold jewelry! CLICK TO READ AMANDA’S STYLE FILE STORY. The earrings — inspired by Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII — are onyx set in 18K yellow gold and accented with 41…
Wendy Brandes Rebel Jewelry on JCK Online
When I found out that JCK was looking for examples of jewelry with rebellious motifs, I hardly knew what to send in! I make a lot of jewelry with attitude. For instance … Finally, I narrowed it down to my silver middle finger emoji ring and my more recent 18K gold earrings celebrating 40 years…
Emmy Awards Postscript
I forgot to include Kerry Washington in last night’s post on the fashion at the Emmys. Embed from Getty Images Her sleek, cut-out dress by Brandon Maxwell — combined with her advanced pregnancy — was definitely a “Wear What You Want” look. I approve! Judith Light still gets the award though. Separately, Fast Company wrote…
10 Years Ago Today: CPJ Honors Walter Cronkite
Ten years ago today, the Committee to Protect Journalists honored iconic CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite for 25 years of service as CPJ’s honorary chairman. MrB and I were there! Here’s a goofy photo someone took with my camera. And here’s Getty Images more serious, action shot, in which I’m identified as “guest.” LOL. Embed…
My Best Dressed at the 2016 Emmy Awards Is …
The television folks at the Emmy Awards don’t always give great red carpet, but tonight’s 2016 event impressed me. First of all, Kristen Bell’s Zuhair Murad was one of the most beautiful gowns I’ve seen in a long time. Embed from Getty Images I would wear that in a hot second! Like Bell, Sarah Paulson…
10 Years Ago: MrB at the Emmys
The Emmys are on tonight. Normally, on Emmy night, I like to show off MrB’s Emmy. But I don’t think I’ve ever shared this photo of MrB holding his Emmy in 2006. Embed from Getty Images MrB received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Business & Financial Reporting from the National Academy of Television Arts &…
Back to Work!
I took a couple of weeks off from this necklace design while my goldsmith was traveling, but now we’re back to work. That’s the labradorite feather carving that I got late last year, positioned on top of the sketch. Carved labradorite for a 2016 design #video #pretty #peacockcolors #labradorite #feather #mineral #jewelrydesign #jewelrydesigner #carving #oneofakind…
Throwback Thursday: Rhythmic Gymnastics in Rio
Last month, while I was at the gym during non-primetime television hours, I caught an hour of the rhythmic gymnastic competition from the Olympics in Rio. I was like this … … totally glued to the screen, jaw dropped. Embed from Getty Images We’re all captivated by regular gymnastics — properly called artistic gymnastics —…
Katerina Perez Hearts New York (Jewelry)
Thank you to fine-jewelry expert Katerina Perez for including me in her “New York in Jewellery” post. CLICK HERE TO READ KATERINA’S POST ON NEW YORK-THEMED DESIGNS. In her introduction, Katerina describes how New York City inspires creative people of all kinds, including jewelers. “New York is a multi-faceted city, and has attracted creative types…
A Contender for Best Dressed of 2016
It’s only September, but I know Lupita Nyong’o is going to be a contender for my 2016 Best Dressed/Wear What You Want award. Embed from Getty Images Lupita wore a custom House of Herrera dress at the Toronto International Film Festival for Saturday’s premiere of her movie Queen of Katwe. The only flaw is her…