I’ve met many fascinating women through blogging. Sometimes I’ve been lucky enough to get to spend time with them in real life, while others have remained good email/Twitter/Instagram pen pals for years. Then there are those that I follow enthusiastically even though I haven’t had the pleasure of making a personal connection. Kyrzayda Rodriguez is…
Throwback Thursday: Need Some Fucks to Give (or Wear)?
Almost 10 years ago to the day — during New York Fashion Week — I introduced one of my most famous and enduring jewelry designs: my sterling-silver swear ring set. The rings immediately took off with my gorgeous, adventurous blogging customers including Queen Michelle of Kingdom of Style … … and Julia of the Thank…
Wednesday’s Video: Welcome to My Fall/Winter 2018 Look!
I’m so excited to share my gorgeous Fall/Winter 2018 images! Enjoy! Credits Styling & Creative Direction: Shannon Stokes Set Assistant: Jade Mayo Photography: Emmanuel Monsalve Makeup: Beau Derrick Hair: Gonn Kinoshita Manicurist: Mayumi Abuku Model: Grace Ming
Your Vote Matters
New York had its congressional primaries in June, and I spent a couple of hours standing on a sidewalk corner during evening rush hour on primary day, reminding people that they still had time to vote. It was informative. Every African-American woman I spoke to said she had already voted by that point. Black men…
What Wendy Wore: Temple Fancy, Square Casual
When I mentioned last week that I’d been admiring the Egyptian jewelry in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I held back on what brought me to the museum. This was not your ordinary cultural outing, but the fantastic wedding reception of Ben Cotton and Abigail Fisch, which was held in the museum’s Temple of Dendur….
Throwback Thursday: Appropriate for Tennis
Ten years ago — as part of a runway collaboration with a fashion designer — I created an enormous silver tennis-racquet necklace. Here is a photo of it next to regular-size tennis balls. I took that photo to help people judge the size of the piece (I had the measurements on my website too, but…
Wednesday’s Video: Vintage Clothing FAQ, Part 5
Last year, I did four FAQ videos about vintage clothes. If you missed them, check ’em out now! Vintage clothing FAQ, part 1: Cleaning, storing, collecting. Vintage clothing FAQ, part 2: Vintage sizing and alterations. Vintage clothing FAQ, part 3: “New with tags” and other ways to find unworn vintage. Vintage clothing FAQ, part 4:…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. (Not too much, to be honest!) Monday, Aug. 6, 2018: Out with the old-old Keith Haring sneakers, in with the new-old. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018: Talking tiaras and basketball-playing angels. Monday, Aug. 13, 2018: Brace yourself for skinny eyebrows. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018:…
Throwback Thursday: Singapore Sling in 2002
While looking through some photos I took in Singapore in 2002, I found this one of me drinking a Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel, where the cocktail was invented. I can’t for the life of me remember what one of those tastes like! I’m going to have to order one next time I’m at a…
Wednesday’s Video: Crazy Ancient Romans
Have you seen Crazy Rich Asians yet? I highly recommend it. It’s cute and funny, and a big ring plays an important role, which always pleases me as a jewelry designer. Anyway, my own video this week is about crazy ancient Romans (who aren’t cute and funny, but that’s okay) and one of my poison-ring…