In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: Midlife rebels and pierced ears. (We’re all getting pierced septums next.) Tuesday: Sad to see Patricia Field’s big store go … along with my feathered top. Thursday: Throwback to the 2005 premiere of King Kong. Friday: Are you a bad shopper?…
What Wendy Wore: Black and Blue and Kinda Old
Have you heard about the 3-7-14 shopping rule from costume designer Jenn Rogien? I’m sure this is very handy for a lot of people, but I always have trouble following the rules. This summer, I hit the vintage racks at Bond 07 by Selima with my friend Julie Matos, who enjoys playing stylist for me….
Throwback Thursday: King Kong’s 2005 Times Square Premiere
Ten years and five days ago, MrB and I attended the big Times Square premiere of the latest King Kong remake. That’s the one that starred Jack Black, Naomi Watts and Adrien Brody. The invitation called for festive attire, so I chose a vintage Ossie Clark dress with a Celia Birtwell print. In my first…
The End of an Era for Patricia Field
I’m sad to see that Patricia Field is closing her eponymous store. I used to browse there when I was in high school; I couldn’t afford to buy anything, but I liked to look. Back then, the store was located on East 8th Street. My most memorable visit was on July 31, 1984, when my…
Hoop Earrings, Plus Multiple Piercings for Midlife Rebels
I was pleased to see WhoWhatWear’s recent story about the popularity of gold hoop earrings among fashion bloggers, because I’d had a good feeling about hoops last year. I love it when my predictions are confirmed in a timely manner! (In late October, the New York Times had a good feeling about them too.) Meanwhile,…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Monday, Nov. 16: The Jewel of the Month for November was my Dragon and Knight Maneater ring. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Looking sharp with Alyson Walsh. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Adele feels all grown up. Um … hello? Thursday, Nov. 19: I need to wear…
What Wendy Wore: December Festivities Begin
The December celebrations are beginning — and it’s finally a bit cold in New York — so I’m getting out all my winter skirts and dresses. MrB and I had a lovely dinner with friends on Wednesday. What Wendy Wore Sweater: Dsquared (2012) Skirt: Moschino (2005/2006) Boots: Prada (2008) Purse: Yves Saint Laurent (2013) Necklace:…
Throwback Thursday: Zang Toi Sweater and Skirt
I’ve been wondering what year I got the Zang Toi sweater that I wore to an event in October. I could have asked Zang; I was just lazy about doing it. But now I’ve found a photo of the sweater and matching skirt from September 2005. Woot! It’s officially homegrown vintage! I never wore the…
Jewel of the Month: FitzRoy the Cat Y-Necklace
Early this year, I unveiled the first part of a mini-collection inspired by FitzRoy, my cat who is Instagram-famous for sitting in a big orange bowl. Cartier has its iconic panther designs, but the Exotic Shorthair cat demographic was sadly neglected by the fine-jewelry industry. I had to come to the rescue. First, I did…
You Might Literally Die If You Miss My Jewelry Sale
If you missed Jessica Bennett’s recent New York Times story on the latest developments in Internet-speak, you better read it if you ever hope to communicate with me again. Srsly, the new jargon is so second-nature for me now that I just can’t even when people don’t use it. When I get a text, email…