I have searched high and low for this rare vintage Moschino “dripping chocolate” bag for over a decade … and I recently found it on Poshmark. My first thought was that I certainly should not buy a very expensive novelty bag. My second thought was that money should be no object when it comes to…
Flashback: A Dress Worthy of a Nobel Prize
The winners of the 2019 Nobel Prizes are being announced this week, and the Nobels always remind me of an unusual fashion story I wrote for the Huffington Post in 2012. I’ve been republishing my HuffPost pieces on this blog, because I’m worried that they’ll vanish into the ether one of these days, and this…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, Sept. 30: Introducing Robin, the new bébé cat in my life. Believe it or not, he’s gotten even cuter since that post. View this post on Instagram I hyp-mo-tizes you wif da eyes 👀 #beberobin #bébérobin #exoticshorthair #flatface #kitten #squishface #smushfacecat #smooshfacecat…
Weekend Movie Recommendation: Hustlers
If you’re looking for a movie to see this weekend, check out Hustlers. It’s based on the true story of ex-strippers who started drugging men and maxing out their credit cards. Definitely not behavior I encourage, but it made for a great film. Here’s the original, fascinating article by Jessica Pressler — maybe read it…
A New Hair Icon for Me?
As I’ve said many times, Joan Jett has been a hair icon for me for over 30 years. Embed from Getty Images Four years ago, Yolandi Vi$$er and her extreme mullet were added to my list of hair muses. Embed from Getty Images I don’t think I’m ready to give up my own mullet hairstyle,…
Introducing Robin, the Bébé Cat
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…