NOTE TO YELAWOLF FANS: Scroll to the bottom for the Yelawolf health news. Then scroll up a bit for a cute picture of Gangsta Boo and Speakerfoxxx. I was so busy with my Valentine’s Day jewelry countdown that I never got to post about Valentine’s Day itself! I think it’s worth doing belatedly because I…
Jewel of the Month: Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
All you March babies are entitled to a fabulous birthday gift this month, and I’ve got the perfect thing. I made one of my 18K gold Livia poison rings with March’s birthstone, aquamarine. My aquamarine is a curved, polished cabochon, rather than the more typical faceted gem. The cut gives the stone a soft, gorgeous…
Sheila and Her Wendy Brandes Ring
It’s always wonderful to hear from a happy customer! Gorgeous blogger Sheila of Ephemera emailed me these pictures of herself wearing the lapis lazuli ring she purchased from me. Click the photos to read about the occasion for the ring and Sheila’s jewelry-wearing philosophy. Here is a look at the ring as it appears on…
What Wendy Wore: Stacy Lomman Jacket for Travel
Once I find something I like, I stick with it. I wore this Stacy Lomman jacket and scarf combination nearly every day last week, including travel to and from Los Angeles. I just changed the black t-shirt regularly, and the shoes occasionally. What Wendy Wore Jacket: Stacy Lomman (2011) T-shirt: Splendid Scarf: Alexander McQueen (2010)…
WENDYB by Wendy Brandes Rings in Nylon Magazine
Run out to your newsstand and get the March 2012 issue of Nylon Magazine! The gold-plated swear rings from my WENDYB by Wendy Brandes line are on page 88. Here is a scan. There’s lots of great stuff in the issue in addition to my rings. If you’re into the pastels being shown for spring,…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi at Vanity Fair Oscar Party
You already got a look at the Zang Toi dress I wore to Vanity Fair’s Oscar party in Los Angeles on Sunday. Now you can look some more! What Wendy Wore Dress: Zang Toi (2012) Shoes: Tom Ford (2012) Hair and makeup: Stephanie Daniel Nails: Tracylee Percival Necklace: My own Gloriana design Earrings: My own…
Mind-Blowing Street Style From Essence.com
Gorgeous blogger and jewelry muse Marian Kihogo let me know that a picture taken of her wearing my jewelry during New York Fashion Week was featured on Essence.com. She looks regal, like always! While searching for Marian’s picture, this photo of blogger Sai Sankoh jumped out at me. This has got to be one of…
What Wendy Wore: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
MrB and I must leave for the Vanity Fair Oscar party, but I had to take a moment to challenge Angelina Jolie at her leg game. What Wendy Wore Dress: Zang Toi (2012) Shoes: Tom Ford (2012) Hair and makeup: Stephanie Daniel Jewelry: My own designs
What Wendy Wore: Watanabe to the Weinstein Party
Remember that crazy Junya Watanabe jacket I tried on at Bergdorf Goodman earlier this week? I bought it, of course, and wore it to the Weinstein Company pre-Oscar party in Los Angeles last night. The event was fabulous! Tony Bennett was there and sang “Autumn Leaves” to the Weinstein brothers’ mother. And I spotted Meryl…
Latest Manicure by Tracylee Percival
Every time I get my nails done by celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival, I think, “This is my favorite manicure, ever.” Then the next one is even better than that! Tracylee never disappoints. This is my latest favorite. Tracylee did this with long-lasting Gelish colors Star Burst and Black Shadow. She layered purple glitter over…