I became obsessed with the crazy, whimsical designs of Jean-Claude de Castelbajac in 2009. I can’t say I wasn’t warned: Look at this tag from one of my Castelbajac jackets. Since 2009, I’ve gotten rainbow high-heel loafers; a boob-cloud top; a Lego dress; a sailor outfit; a sailor vest; a smiling skirt; and an army…
It Was 26 Years Ago Today
Twenty-six years ago today, I saw Duran Duran at Madison Square Garden. I saved the ticket stub in a scrapbook. I also saved two clippings about the after-party at the Cat Club because I was there. I went to the concert with a music critic from a New Jersey newspaper. She’d been invited to the…
Customer of the Day: Karen D. and Her Bat Necklace
My high-school classmate Karen D. was kind enough to share photos of her 1980s Jim Morrison and Madonna jackets with us in May. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE JACKETS. Now she’s sharing her thoughts about bats — but not the kind of bat that Carrie Underwood introduces to a pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive in…
You Won’t Regret Reading This Story
Today, MrB was reading something online and chuckling. “You have to read this article,” he said to me. “What’s it about?” I asked. He replied, “You have to see for yourself.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY.
Unexpected Cut to Black: James Gandolfini, 1961-2013
I watched the pilot episode of The Sopranos when it aired in 1999, and decided it was too violent and the whole mob-boss-goes-to-a-psychiatrist concept was too strange. I didn’t tune in again for years despite all the praise for the series. I’m like that with a lot of shows. They’re critically acclaimed and sweeping the…
Cindy Brady Wore Prada: FGI’s Rising Star Dialogues
I was honored to be a part of Fashion Group International’s first Rising Star Dialogues panel: “Roadmap to Owning Your Own Business.” The panel, which took place yesterday, was moderated by public-relations powerhouse James LaForce. The other participants were designer Tia Cibani, formerly of Ports 1961, now head of her own line; Wes Gordon, one…
Hairstyles I Have Loved Forevah
I loved these singers’ hairstyles back in the day and I still love them. Joan Jett … Embed from Getty Images Chrissie Hynde … Embed from Getty Images Debbie Harry … Embed from Getty Images … and Joey Ramone. Embed from Getty Images I guess I like heavy bangs! For your reading pleasure, here’s a…
I’m Having an Andy Warhol Moment
The famous auction-house Christie’s is having a gay pride-themed online sale of Andy Warhol’s drawings and photos. I wonder how MrB would feel about my acquiring some of those naked male model photos. What?! It’s art! To celebrate the sale, Christie’s asked a bunch of folks to answer a Warholian questionnaire, and one of those…
The Blog Week in Review
If you missed anything on the blog this week, here’s the list: Monday: A dragon inspired a lot of my jewelry designs. Wednesday: Wearing Jason Wu in Illinois. Thursday: Throwback to ’80s stores American High and Think Big. Friday: Happy hour with Jorge and Stacy Lomman. Saturday: The customer of the day is Arlene Henriques.
Customer of the Day: Arlene Henriques and Her Little Woolf
My pun-tastic Virginia Woolf Whistle necklace was my Jewel of the Month in December 2009. The pendant — which is a working whistle — required 1.4 ounces of gold and is adorned with 112 diamonds totaling 1.13 carats. The whistle pops open to reveal a tiny wolf (or “woolf,” in honor of Virginia) with diamond…