Those of you who follow one or more of my myriad Instagram accounts probably need no introduction, but for the rest of you, here’s our new kitten — Robin! View this post on Instagram Meowmie and I haz decided dat #bebecat will be named Robin after Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Da nickname for Robert…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Tuesday, Sept. 17: I met Elizabeth Warren for a second time. I also told readers for the nth time that Amazon is pure evil and should be avoided. Thursday, Sept. 19: Squeezing in the last of the summer looks. Sundresses after Labor Day?…
F@#! Yes, You Should Buy These Earrings
Fuck yeah, I’ve been waiting for these stud earrings to be finished! These are 18K rose gold and sold as singles. One stud is already spoken for, but the other is still available for $400. The rose gold version not on my website, so holla at me at info@wendybrandes.com if you want it! (For yellow…
Shopping My Closet for the Hot Emmys Color Combo
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…
My Best Dressed at the 2019 Emmys Is …
Actor Billy Porter did it again! After winning my prestigious Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award for the Oscars in February, he was head and shoulders above the rest of the attendees at last night’s Emmys in his sparkling Michael Kors suit and statement Stephen Jones hat. Embed from Getty Images Porter, who won for his role…
Wishlist: Dress With Hood by Pauline Trigere
I’ve always loved a hooded dress! Check out this 1960s Pauline Trigere I found on 1stdibs.com It’s actually two pieces. Here’s the plain dress, which is nothing too exciting. Add the hood and it’s a whole new story. I especially like that it’s not just a head piece, but something that goes over the shoulders…
I’d Give an Emmy to Jessica Chastain’s Game of Thrones
The 2019 Emmys just ended with the award for Outstanding Drama Series going to Game of Thrones, reminding me that — before the show’s disappointing final episodes in April — actor/producer Jessica Chastain Instagrammed a video of herself trying to squeeze some pre-finale Game of Thrones spoilers out of her X-Men movie co-star Sophie Turner,…
Pennie Smith and the Clash, 40 Years Ago Today
Punk-rock legends The Clash played the Palladium in New York City on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, 1979. The second night — which was 40 years ago today — was the show during which Paul Simonon smashed his bass guitar. Photographer Pennie Smith‘s shot of that moment became the cover art of The Clash’s London…
Climate Strike Today, March on DC Tomorrow
Today, three days before the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City, young people — and adults! — will strike all across the U.S. and world to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. FIND A LOCAL ACTION HERE. If you’re in New York City, you’re in luck, because future Nobel…
What Wendy Wore: Not Autumn Yet
I don’t care about Labor Day — it’s still summer until Monday! That’s why I wore a summer dress to my stepdaughter’s 30th birthday dinner last week (I’ve known her since she was eight! Holy shit!) What Wendy Wore Dress: Possible vintage Michael Vollbracht (2005-ish?) Shoes: Prada (2010) Purse Louis Vuitton Cerise (2005) I didn’t realize till…