The hot color combination at the Emmys was pink and red, worn by, among others, Marisa Tomei. Embed from Getty Images People have said that I look like Marisa. What do you think? Obviously, I get Liza Minnelli more often. View this post on Instagram Someone asked me yesterday if I’ve ever been told that…
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What Wendy Tried: Oscar de la Renta on Oscar Weekend
I hadn’t visited Decades in Los Angeles — aka vintage-gown heaven — in forever, and I rectified that yesterday. I emailed fabulous sales associate Helena before I went in and told her I only wanted to see over-the-top designs. I believe this one was by Oscar de la Renta. I tried on a lot of…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi and “Garters” to Cabaret
Cabaret is one of my favorite musicals, but somehow I’d never managed to see the live theater version starring Alan Cumming as the Emcee. Not in 1993, when he did it in London, nor in 1998 on Broadway. Well, he’s back in his star-making role — only through March — at Studio 54 and I…
What Wendy Wore: Halloween With the Damned
My gorgeous friend Stacy Lomman got us tickets to see iconic punk band the Damned perform at Irving Plaza on Halloween, so I wasn’t sure what costume I should wear or if I should wear one at all. I mean, what if I decided to wade into the mosh pit and do some crowd surfing?…
Throwback Thursday: Big Hair and Big Lashes From the ’80s
I keep finding more mid-1980s photos. Last week, I shared a summer 1986 photo of my linen vest from Parachute. I think the photo below is from late 1985/early 1986, judging from the dyed black hair. I dyed my hair in a shower stall during my freshman year at Northwestern University. It’s a bit Steve…
Amanda Lear: Leader of the (Fashion) Pack
The name Amanda Lear has long rattled around in the back of my mind particularly because she modeled for one of my all-time favorite designers, Ossie Clark, in the 1960s. Here she is in one of his simpler-looking ensembles … … and here she is in one of Celia Birtwell’s famous prints for Ossie. She…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 15 – October 21
This week included more drama with my swear rings. Monday: Eek! A swear-ring knockoff has been spotted on another retailer’s website. Tuesday: I should have bought these silver wedge sneakers by Giuseppe Zanotti; October’s Jewel of the Month was inspired by Marie Antoinette. Wednesday: Happy 40th birthday to Eminem! And the nice peeps at Patricia…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 1 – October 7
In case you missed anything, this is what I had on the blog this week. Monday: Pink’s denim jumpsuit. Tuesday: My niece, Sabrina. Wednesday: Zang Toi’s Spring 2013 show and Halloween sale on bat necklaces. Thursday: High-fashion and wedge sneakers. Friday: Do I look like Liza Minnelli? and New mid-finger rings. Saturday: Two knights don’t…
“That International Zensation … Fraulein Sally Bowles”
I enjoyed reading this 1973 interview with Liza Minnelli, posted by gorgeous blogger Liz of Vintage-a-Peel yesterday. Liza talked custom-made eyelashes and glittery shoes, and showed off some of her Halston outfits. She also namechecked Marchesa Luisa Casati, 30 years before the womenswear label Marchesa was named after the exotically dressed socialite of the early…
A Tip of the Hat to Philip Treacy
I’m yearning for warmer weather in part because I miss wearing the vintage Philip Treacy hat I got last year. (It’s a good weight for spring, summer and fall, but too light for New York winters.) The hat has Andy Warhol’s portrait of Elizabeth Taylor on it and I love the way her lips match…