In case you missed anything on the blog this week, here are links to all my posts: Monday: Family fotos. Tuesday: Blue lipstick and a Zang Toi jacket. Wednesday: The official spokescat of Wendy Brandes Jewelry. Thursday: Vintage selfie. Friday: Wearing my heart on my sleeveless vest. Saturday: Fucking furniture! And you definitely don’t want…
I’m Waiting for the Obtuse Ottoman Sale
I am amused by a giant sign in the window of a Manhattan furniture store. How do they know the sofas aren’t stupid, though? Have IQ tests been given? What if the sofas are street smart and not book smart? And has anyone thought to check the sofas’ emotional intelligence? So many questions here.
What Wendy Wore: Belated Valentine’s Day Report
MrB and I had Valentine’s Day dinner at Balthazar last week. I had surprised him earlier by sending roses to his office. After all, does a bouquet even EXIST if your colleagues don’t see it? I have a Moschino heart dress that I like to wear on Valentine’s Day, but this year, I wasn’t in…
Throwback Thursday: Pre-Camera-Phone Selfie
While browsing through old photos for last week’s Throwback Thursday post inspired by Marc Jacobs, I came across this pre-camera-phone selfie of me and MrB. This was taken in January 2002, about three months after I got my first digital camera. My technique has improved since then, fortunately!
FitzRoy: Official SpokesCat of Wendy Brandes Jewelry
If you’re not already following my company Instagram account — run by gorgeous employee Eryn — here’s a new incentive: FitzRoy the cat has graciously agreed to be our house model. Here is his debut. As you can see, he’s doing his best Blue Steel while wearing my Mia scent locket. FitzRoy enjoys working from…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi’s Fall 2014 Show
My designing friend Zang Toi (pronounced “Toy”) presented his Fall 2014 collection at the tents at Lincoln Center last Wednesday. Zang is often inspired by places and eras, and this season’s inspiration was 1930s Shanghai, aka the “Paris of the Orient.” Highlights included the sleek trouser suits Zang does so well … … brocade ……
Family Photos
GeorgeB’s big birthday on Saturday was a lot of fun. After the celebratory dinner, Terri Berry and I lined up with Dad for an updated version of our 1989 birthday photo. Then we gave him kisses … … which inspired his sons-in-law to do the same. My mom and nephew got in on the kissing…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: My almost-husband Paul McCartney and the rest of the Beatles celebrate an anniversary. Tuesday: Fine jewelry should be fun! Wednesday: Feeling a little like a trendsetter. Thursday: Throwback to Marc Jacobs 2004. Friday: Feeling the Valentine’s Day love from Elle. Saturday:…
Happy Birthday, GeorgeB!
My handsome father, GeorgeB, is turning 75 today. The family is getting together for a celebration. GeorgeB is expecting us this time, unlike in 1989, when we threw him a surprise 50th birthday party. Back then, there seemed to be an eternity between me and 50. Now it’s around the corner. Saying “time flies” doesn’t…
Valentine’s Day (and Anti-Valentine’s Day) Love From Elle
Happy Valentine’s Day, anti-Valentine’s Day or day-after-Galentine’s Day, y’all! Whatever holiday you celebrate is okay with me. I don’t discriminate! Big thanks to Danielle Prescod of Elle for including three of my designs in an online feature called “Valentine’s Day Jewelry for the Funny Girl.” (That’s so perfect. I am passionate about fine jewelry with personality.)…