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Michael Kors’s Sleek Winning Streak Continues

May 21, 2012 by WendyB

I’ve been hyp-mo-tized by the streamlined neon dresses in Michael Kors’s Resort 2012 collection, especially this pink gown. I like that sleek silhouette so much that I couldn’t help ogling this similarly cut Kors dress on Bergdorf Goodman’s website even though I try to avoid wearing black for evening. It’s so good that if someone…

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While I’m Waiting for Game of Thrones to Start …

May 20, 2012 by WendyB

… I’ll take the opportunity to brag that Julie Gerstein of The Frisky thinks my jewelry designs are “very reminiscent of Cersei, Sansa, Dany and the lot.” Woot! I’d love to see my jewelry on any of the Game of Thrones ladies, but let’s not forget about Peter Dinklage, who won an Emmy for playing…

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Filed Under: cufflinks, Press, TV

What Wendy Wore: Neon-Pink Chris Benz to the Elly Awards

May 18, 2012 by WendyB

As I said in a recent post, I have worn neon-colored clothes since the 1980s. IF YOU MISSED MY HUFFINGTON POST PIECE ON NEON, CLICK HERE. When I saw this neon-pink-and-black Spring 2012 dress by designer Chris Benz last fall, I took a chance and ordered it. I don’t usually go for blousy tops, but…

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Filed Under: Eminem, feminism, Gangsta Boo, Huffington Post, outfit post, pictures of me, rants, The Bitchtastic Guide to Business™, What Wendy Wore

RIP, Disco Goddess Donna Summer

May 17, 2012 by WendyB

Disco diva and five-time Grammy winner Donna Summer has died of cancer at the way-too-young age of 63. In 1979, all the 12-year-olds like me AND our parents were happily singing “Toot toot, ahhhh, beep beep!” along with her song “Bad Girls,” which was about prostitutes. Good clean family fun! My best friend and I…

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Filed Under: fashion shows, music, obits, Rihanna

Futuristic Vintage: Paco Rabanne Jacket

May 16, 2012 by WendyB

Isn’t it amazing how this Paco Rabanne jacket from 1967 still looks fashion-forward? I would love to wear it. It would be perfect with jeans and a black t-shirt. What can I say? The year 1967 produced all kinds of stylish things … like me!

Filed Under: age, jackets, vintage, vintage designers

This Week’s Sale: 50% Off Genie-in-a-Bottle Designs

May 15, 2012 by WendyB

This week only, my silver and gold Genie in a Bottle locket is 50% off. It is normally $1,800, but will be $900 through Sunday. The locket is sterling silver. The little genie inside is 18K yellow gold. The bottle is “corked” with a black pearl, and the pendant hangs from a 28″ ball chain….

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Filed Under: cufflinks, holiday gift ideas, lockets, my designs, necklaces, sale

In Dutch and InStyle

May 14, 2012 by WendyB

After looking over the list of English expressions that include the word “Dutch,” I feel like I have to give the Dutch a little leeway when they use English. At least, that’s what I decided after I saw a post that Dutch site Style Today did about my swear rings (and Topshop’s similar design). The…

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Filed Under: magazines, Press, swear rings

What Wendy Wore: Ossie Clark for Mother’s Day

May 13, 2012 by WendyB

My grandmother on my mother’s side is named Ruth. She’s 93 years old. Her grandchildren call her “Nan” and her great-grandchildren call her “G.G.” for “great-grandma.” The family took her out for lunch for Mother’s Day. Nan’s husband, my grandfather Sam, died when I was 16. Sam’s sister was named Martha. Ruth’s brother was named…

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Filed Under: fashion trends, gorgeous family, holidays, Ossie Clark, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, What Wendy Wore

America’s Next Top Model?

May 12, 2012 by WendyB

ProPublica — the nonprofit journalism organization where MrB is editor-in-chief  — partnered with Selfless Tee to produce a t-shirt last month. The shirt featured a design by Ryan Grossman that said “Journalism With Moral Force.” Selfless Tee creates cause-inspired T-shirts that help support a range of non-profits, and ProPublica got $7 from every $22 t-shirt…

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, journalism, never is the next new thing, t-shirts

Snakes on My Fingers, Snakes on My Lobes

May 11, 2012 by WendyB

April’s gold manicure — my third with Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips — didn’t last as long as my previous Sally Hansen manicures, so celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival gave me a new look sooner than expected. The “” strips are holding up nicely. Three out of four ain’t bad! I’m enjoying this look….

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Filed Under: earrings, my designs, nail polish, queens

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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