In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently, including Katie Couric and lots of Oscar stuff. Monday, Feb. 24: Katie Couric speaks at the Columbia Daily Spectator dinner. Tuesday, Feb. 25: White guys on late-night television. Wednesday, Feb. 26: Nasty Gal stops selling a copy of my swear-ring design. Thursday, Feb….
Huffing and Puffing to Do My Huffington Puffer Story
The unusually cold and snowy winter we’ve had in New York City had me eager to do one of my Huffington Post fashion round-ups about stylish puffer (aka puffa) jackets, but it wasn’t meant to be. I didn’t get as many volunteers as I would like. Maybe I’ll try again next year. There should be…
Throwback Thursday: My Original Engagement Ring
I’ve mentioned before on this blog that I redesigned my own engagement ring years after my 2001 wedding, but I’ve never found a good picture of the original to share. Turns out I wasn’t looking in the right place, because here’s a close-up of my first setting. As you can see, there’s nothing extraordinary about…
Two New Custom Necklaces
I love doing custom work for gorgeous clients. My policy is that if you can describe it and pay for it, I can make it! I did two custom necklaces recently. The first one was for a gentleman who wanted to get his entrepreneurial daughter a necklace that featured the name of her start-up company…
The Unseen Paul McCartney and the Photobombing MrB
Last night, I had the horrifying realization that my almost-husband Paul McCartney was at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday and — somehow — I didn’t see him. Best!Party!Ever! turned into Worst!Missed!Opportunity!Ever! in the blink of an eye. I started desperately searching for information about what time Macca and his lovely wife arrived at…
ICYMI: All of My Oscar Posts
I have done five Oscar-related posts since Friday. In case you missed anything, here’s a list, from oldest to newest. Friday: Big companies pay to put jewelry on the red carpet. Saturday: Dressing like a mermaid for the Weinstein Co.’s pre-Oscar party. Sunday: My choices for best dressed at the Oscars. Plus, Grammy-nominated singer Skylar…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi at Vanity Fair’s 2014 Oscar Party
Every year, the Vanity Fair Oscar party is the Best!Party!Ever! Last night was no exception. We walked in right behind Paula Patton, who is quite tall and looked RADIANT without that up-to-no-good Robin Thicke by her side. I couldn’t get over her perfect skin. Paula, Glenn Close, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck all had their…
First Look: My New Maneater Ring Design at an Oscar Party
I’ve been keeping the newest design from my signature Wendy Brandes luxury line under wraps for a long time, but, now that it’s romping around Elton John’s Oscar party, it’s time for y’all to have a look. Actress Leven Rambin Instagrammed this photo of my bull and bullfighter Maneater ring. Leven spotted the ring on…
My Best Dressed at the Oscars: Pharrell, Jared, Lupita
The men are killing it again! At the Grammys, the dudes outdid the ladies when it came to adventurous fashion, and they repeated their achievement at tonight’s Oscars. Tuxedos are getting lively! I liked the blue tuxes worn by Kevin Spacey and Jason Sudeikis, and the burgundy one worn by Michael Strahan. E! red carpet…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi for a Pre-Oscar Party
The last time I wore the mermaid outfit by my designing friend Zang Toi, the weather in New York City was monsoon-like. Now, in Los Angeles, the weather is … monsoon-like. MrB said cheerfully, “At least you’re dressed to swim home!” Indeed I am! What Wendy Wore Halter and skirt: Zang Toi (2013) Shoes: Tom…