I started this blog in 2007 with the motto “Wear What You Want.” As I explain in my FAQ: “I chose ‘Wear What You Want’ as my blog’s motto because I want people to know the style rules … and then break them! Forget the self-appointed fashion police who snark on anyone who shows a…
These Music Videos Are Clean, in a Way
I managed to drag myself to the gym early today. One of the advantages of that is that MTV and VH1 air videos in the morning instead of reality shows. This morning I saw Avril Lavigne’s “Wish You Were Here” video, in which she appears in a bathtub. I only take showers, but tubs make…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry Goes International With Harper’s Bazaar
I wish I could travel to as many interesting places as my jewelry does, but, for now, I’m living vicariously. I finally got a hard copy of November’s inaugural issue of Harper’s Bazaar Brasil, in which supermodel Gisele Bündchen is wearing two of my rings. I think they’re the “3” from the two-ring emoticon heart set…
I’d Pluck It
I’m not the world’s biggest fan of floral prints, but I do like some, especially the abstract ones textile designer Celia Birtwell created for her husband, clothing designer Ossie Clark, in the 1960s and 1970s. Now a current designer has caught my eye with a hyper-realistic floral look. I spotted this Mary Katrantzou dress in…
“Winter Solstice” Manicure by Tracylee Percival
After quite a few Minx manicures, I told celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival that I was ready to get back to nail art. She suggested glitter for the holiday season. We’re calling this look “Winter Solstice.” The bottom layer is Star Burst by Gelish. Tracylee added turquoise, blue and purple glitter, as well as a few…
Crown Jewels, Elizabeth Taylor Jewels, My Jewels
Crown jewels? How could I not love this commercial? Android Smartphone is Straight Talk’s Crown Jewel – Watch more funny videos here The crown jewels would probably be a bargain compared to Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels, which brought in a record-setting $115 million at auction. (When Taylor died in March, I wrote about her jewelry on…
Foghorn Leghorn Would Say, “That’s a Joke, Son!”
In 2001, when I did my first jewelry designs — my own engagement ring and wedding band — I opted for a lot of exposed metal surface with a satin finish. I wanted to do something that contrasted with the popular “bling” look of high-polished white metal dripping with pavé diamonds. I was tired of…
Prowling for Peplums; Bloggers on Huffington Post
It took a while, but my Huffington Post Stylelist piece on bloggers wearing peplums is live. Check out the slideshow and leave a nice comment for the participants! CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY ON HUFFINGTON POST While I was working on the post, I browsed the Internets for eye-catching peplums. These are a few…
Get It (on Sale) While You Can
After all that I’ve written about the high price of gold — including my posts from July and October — you’d think I’d be immune to sticker shock, but I guess it doesn’t work that way. I nearly passed out on Friday while I was at a wholesaler getting this 18-inch, 18K-rose-gold chain and clasp….
Wendy Brandes Jewelry in Entertainment Weekly
Gorgeous blogger Brie of If You’re Into It emailed me last night, excited to say she’d spotted my Cleves swan ring in the Dec. 16, 2011, issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine. I felt bad for Brie because I often get emails like this, and 99.9% of the time, I have to tell the eagle-eyed sender…