I sell my stud earrings as singles so customers can mix and match and make their own pairs. For instance, the combination of my silver syringe and anatomical heart studs is perfect for fans of the 1994 classic movie Pulp Fiction. Here’s the clip of the notorious scene where hitman Vincent Vega (John Travolta) plunges…
Pining for Vintage Anne Klein Boots
I’ve been looking for these vintage Anne Klein Couture boots for years, and, finally, found a pair on eBay for a “Buy It Now” price! Alas, they are a European size 38 and I’m a 36.5. I was thinking that maybe I could make them work anyway, but the heel-to-toe measurement is a full inch…
Throwback Thursday: Busy Business Lady, Busy With Business
Whenever I’m super-busy, I like to tell MrB that I’m a “busy businesswoman doing business.” That’s inspired by this Family Guy moment. I don’t have a lot of photos of me in the office during my corporate days, but I’ve dug up two. This one is from 1995, when I worked for the Wall Street…
What Wendy Wore: Madonna-Inspired for Nine Inch Nails
A few hours before the Nine Inch Nails concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Monday, I was at the gym thinking, “I guess I’ll just wear my Damien Hirst skull t-shirt and jeans AGAIN.” I wear that combination a lot. Then Madonna’s 1984 “Lucky Star” video came on the music-video station I was watching…
Customer of the Day: Serena and Her Daisy Pendant
Gorgeous client Serena (owner of my IDGAF necklace, among other pieces) recently contacted me with a special request. She wanted a pendant made in memory of her beloved dog, a bullmastiff named Daisy. Daisy died from lymphoma this March, aged seven. Serena emailed me: “We had Daisy since she was six weeks old. She was…
The Perfect Top for a Monday Morning, Plus a Tupac Ring
This “Fuck Work” holographic sequin tank top by Ashish, available at Browns of London, made me LOL. Unfortunately, there are very, very, VERY few workplaces where one might get away with wearing this. Maybe it’s better to save this top for after you’ve won the lottery and told your boss to take this job and…
The Week in Review
In case you missed anything, here’s what was on the blog this week. Tuesday: Advice for women in science and women in general. Wednesday: See my nameplate necklace in Da Mafia 6ix’s “Go Hard” video. Thursday: Me and mom in 1985. Friday: Me and mom in 1967. Saturday: It’s a pantsuit! It’s a gown! It’s…
It’s a Suit! It’s a Gown! It’s a Suit! It’s a Gown!
Last year, I pined for a vintage trompe l’oeil Roberta di Camerino dress that looked like a green pantsuit. Now my gorgeous friend Cherie of Shrimpton Couture has an even more desirable version in red. So highlarious. Argh! I want it.
Happy Birthday, BarbaraB!
Happy birthday to my gorgeous mother, BarbaraB! I thought I’d celebrate by sharing this March 1967 vacation photo of us. What do you mean, you can’t see me? I’m there! Admittedly, I became a lot easier to spot after I was born in December of that year. Did you know that during the first month…
Throwback Thursday: Favorite, Possibly Fiorucci, Dress in 1985
I’ve been looking for photos of this favorite 1980s dress for a while! Unfortunately, I’m sitting in this July 1985 shot, meaning you can’t see the whole dress, but BarbaraB’s boobaciousness makes up for that. If I remember correctly, I got this dress at Fiorucci, which was only THE best store in the world. The…