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What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi at Vanity Fair Oscar Party

February 29, 2012 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, Family Guy, mullets, oscars, outfit post, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

Mind-Blowing Street Style From Essence.com

February 28, 2012 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, fashion shows, Street Style

What Wendy Wore: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

February 27, 2012 by WendyB

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

Filed Under: oscars, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

What Wendy Wore: Watanabe to the Weinstein Party

February 26, 2012 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: Bergdorf Goodman, Celebrities, jackets, oscars, outfit post, pictures of me, versace, What Wendy Wore

Latest Manicure by Tracylee Percival

February 25, 2012 by WendyB

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…

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What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi’s Fall 2012 Show

February 24, 2012 by WendyB

My designing friend Zang Toi‘s lucky number is 13, so he schedules his runway shows for the thirteenth of the month whenever he can. Sure enough, he showed his black, white and red Gstaad-inspired collection at Lincoln Center on February 13 in the early afternoon. When this gown — which reminded me of a hanbok…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, fashion shows, outfit post, pictures of me, What Wendy Wore, zang toi

Seen at Bergdorfs: Crazy Junya Watanabe Jacket

February 23, 2012 by WendyB

My gorgeous friend Debra and I visited Bergdorf Goodman to do some research for our respective jobs. (Really!) While we were there, I spotted a wild and crazy “motorcycle” jacket by Junya Watanabe: bright blue, ultra-cropped, belted under the bosom, with an explosion of ruffles on the shoulders. We spent a few minutes saying, “What…

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Filed Under: Bergdorf Goodman, gorgeous friends, jackets, pictures of me

Get Denim-Shirt Inspiration From the Huffington Post

February 23, 2012 by WendyB

Look at this sex-ay headless lady in a denim shirt! She wants you to read my latest fashion-blogger trend story on the Huffington Post. This one happens to be about denim shirts. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY. Please leave a nice comment for the multitude of gorgeous bloggers who sent me photos for my…

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Filed Under: blogger fashion round-ups, fashion trends, Huffington Post

Romantic Advice From a Jewelry Designer

February 22, 2012 by WendyB

While texting with a lovelorn friend yesterday, I realized that designing jewelry has taught me three things that straight women need to know about bad relationships. I preserved my texts for your amusement/edification. They’re below along with my elaborations. 1. Even precious things are replaceable. Okay, that was a little bit of textual exaggeration. Not…

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What to Say When You Didn’t Get the Memo

February 21, 2012 by WendyB

If you find yourself wildly out of step with the dress code, remember what Noël Coward said upon arriving at a party wearing an ordinary suit, only to discover all the other men wearing white tie and tails: “Please, I don’t want anyone to apologize for overdressing.” You’re welcome, Hillary Clinton!

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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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