Erica M. Blumenthal, writing for the New York Times Thursday Styles section, has declared that this is the year of the daisy: “Expect a floral explosion as spring fashion starts to arrive in stores, and no flower is getting more love this season than the daisy. The relentlessly cheerful print, iconic in a grungy way…
What Wendy Wore: Vintage Patrick Kelly in Spain
My Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day Jewels of the Month countdown made me postpone a number of outfit posts, so it’s time to catch up on fashion. MrB and I visited Madrid and Pamplona in last month. While MrB spoke to journalism students, I sampled hot chocolate and churros at every opportunity. The lovely Cristina showed me…
Living the Mullet Life
Sometimes, the popular misuse of the word “literally” is mildly annoying. Other times, it’s super annoying, as in this Grammys tweet from MTV. When I read that, I was like … Yes, the actress/singer did look cute with a mullet hairstyle. Embed from Getty Images But she’s definitely not the only one who can work…
Best Dressed at the Grammys, Plus Other Musical Fashions
The music industry is usually much more interesting than Hollywood in terms of fashion, but as I watched the Grammy Awards red carpet tonight, I started to fear that no one would come through for me. Luckily, Lady Gaga showed up in full “Life on Mars” costume for the David Bowie tribute she performed later…
A Description of My Jewelry Designs
I recently started working with Luxe Intelligence, a brand and business development company that specializes in fine jewelry. It’s great to be with people who really understand this particular industry, which has its own unique challenges. The lovely Elisabeth Boniface of Luxe has been writing up the clients on the company blog, and she did…
Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #14 of 14
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you don’t have a Valentine, maybe you can be mine. I’m not shy about saying it: I’m your No. 1 fan! The final entry for my Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day countdown is my brand-new emoji-inspired earring. I decided to improve upon the standard pointing finger emoji … … and turn it…
Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #13 of 14
I’ve been excited about rubies for my Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day countdown, so here are some more rubies with a punk twist. Proving Valentine’s Day red doesn’t have to be all hearts are these ruby-eyed skull earrings. There’s a matching necklace … … and a ring. For those with an unlimited budget, I’d recommend a different…
Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #12 of 14
The Vampire Diana heart ring has been a Jewel of the Month before, but I’ve got to revisit it for this Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day countdown. My Vampire Diana designs — hearts with stakes through them — were inspired by my favorite bloodsucker, Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I started out with a silver ring…
Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #11 of 14
Here’s a jewelry design for Throwback Thursday that’s also ruby-red for Valentine’s Day: my Lady Jane necklace. The true story of Lady Jane Grey — the “Nine Day Queen” of Tudor times — inspired me to create this teardrop-shaped pendant in 2008. It was made from two pieces of custom-cut rock crystal, loose rubies, and…
Valentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #10 of 14
For today’s anti-Valentine’s Day choice, I’ve got a classic mismatched earring pair. “Screw U” comes in silver … … and 18K yellow gold. If you’re in one of those “it’s complicated” relationships that has a lot of ups and downs, you can get the single heart earring as well. That way you’re prepared for the…