My gorgeous friend Alyssa, who is an excellent cook, invited a bunch of us wimmins over for a fabulous dinner at her apartment last night. Of course, I asked designer/blogger/stylist Stacy Lomman what I should wear. I let her make all my outfit decisions lately, even for casual occasions. I prefer her taste to my…
Love Valentine’s Day? Hate It? I’ve Got Jewelry for You.
I bristle when I hear people complain that Valentine’s Day is a manufactured, consumerist holiday, then claim that THEY always express love with thoughtful gifts or acts on ordinary days. That would be lovely if it were true, but I suspect many of those folks of talking the talk, but not walking the walk. Blame…
February’s Birthstone is Amethyst …
… and I have no doubt that February babies will be thrilled to get any of my amethyst designs. It’s the last day of January, so let’s look at the options! My double-stone Clemence ring with amethyst and citrine set in 18K gold is available exclusively at Max & Chloe. I’ve only made one of…
OMG-Worthy: Devil in Vintage Moschino
I don’t know which I like better: this devilish vintage Moschino skirt … … or the dress version. Both are highlarious. (By the way, you can follow my highlarious fashion board on Pinterest by clicking here.)
Too Mainstream? Get the Fuck Out of Here.
The reaction to my “romantic, gothic, alien” jewelry that I hear (and enjoy) the most is, “I’ve never seen anything like that in my life.” Other jewelers gasp when they see that my golden egg locket opens to reveal a tiny, diamond-eyed silver chicken … which, in turn, opens to reveal three gold eggs. I…
What Wendy Wore: Stylist’s Own Sweater
You know those times you’re looking at a fashion editorial in a magazine and see the Best!Thing!Ever!? And you have to have that thing, so you look for the store credits and then get depressed when it says “stylist’s own”? I felt like I was in a fashion magazine on Sunday when designer/blogger/FIT instructor/stylist/neighbor Stacy…
Elisabeth Moss and Her Diamond Studs at the SAG Awards
I was at dinner with friends last night (L’Apicio; get the polenta with short ribs) so I didn’t watch the Screen Actors Guild Awards live. Judging from the photos, I didn’t miss much fashion-wise. As for jewelry, the hot story seemed to be Elisabeth Moss’s Forevermark diamond studs, valued at $1 million. The best view…
Favorite Tweets and the Week in Review
Recently, I’ve gotten some heartwarming tweets. On Friday, I met with Jennifer Heebner, a senior editor at jewelry industry publication JCK Magazine. JCK was so supportive of me in 2012, choosing me to be its “JCK Asks…” interviewee in the November issue. (Melissa Rose Bernardo‘s introduction to my interview made me laugh out loud.) My…
What Wendy Wore: Stacy Lomman to FGI’s Rising Star Awards
Fashion Group International held its annual Rising Star Awards luncheon yesterday at Cipriani. Last year, I won the Rising Star Award for fine jewelry, and designer/blogger/stylist Stacy Lomman was a finalist in the women’s apparel category. (To give you an idea of how prestigious the apparel category is: A past Rising Star winner in the apparel…
Red Lipstick #4: Chanel Rouge Double Intensité in Ruby Lite
I haven’t reviewed a new red lipstick since 2010. Back then, I wrote that I couldn’t get too excited about any new reds because: “I’m still devoted to MAC’s Pro Longwear Lipcolor in Lasting Lust. I rarely want to wear another red because I love Lasting Lust’s color and the endurance so much. For me,…