I’m in San Francisco! I want to thank gorgeous bloggers Annie (Poetic & Chic), Jeanne (Periodic Elements of Style) and Patti (CuteMess Industries) for meeting up with me last night. We had a lovely dinner at Fringale, where those who can never get enough pig can indulge in bacon-wrapped pork. From left: Annie, Patti, WendyB…
Pining for Pimm’s at Harrods
I was thinking of gorgeous ex-blogger Miss L of London and her sadly defunct Times of Glory blog, so I looked up her post about my visit last year with her and the adorable Sharon Rose. It was a perfect day, as she said, and I love this picture she took of Sharon and me….
Brought to You by the Letter W
One of my jewelers made this “W” initial pendant for me for my 40th birthday. I’ve been wearing it a lot lately. I only wear my own designs, so it’s rare that I get a jewelry gift that I can wear. MrB got me quite a bit of beautiful jewelry back in the day but,…
The Pen Is Pinker Than the Sword
I’ve been brightening up the inside of my purse lately. In addition to my purple wallet, I have a red phone, a turquoise business-card holder and a green datebook. I also have a heart-shaped, light-blue keychain by Aspinal, which I got in an issue of Tatler last year. I love that British magazines sometimes include…
More Todd Oldham for Two Bloggers
After I posted on the recent unemployment of designer Todd “La-Z-Boy” Oldham, gorgeous blogger Miss Cavendish mentioned she was looking for an early ’90s Vogue cover that showed Todd’s Western look. I didn’t track down the photo in question, but I did take a picture of my own Western-style Todd jacket. Here you go, Miss…
Doing It Bloggy Style
If you haven’t checked out gorgeous blogger Thumbelina Fashionista, you must. Her personal style gets an A+ from me. You won’t see any of the shredded t-shirts, studded bracelets and DIY Balmain jackets that have a kudzu-like stranglehold on the fashion blogosphere. Thumbelina sticks to exquisite, high-quality pieces that are elegantly assembled even on casual…
Todd Oldham Flashback
I stumbled across a great video of designer Todd Oldham‘s 1993 Spring show here. The clothes are colorful, models are glamazons and everyone looks like they’re having a great time. So much better than a lot of shows today, where blank-faced, half-starved souls wobble down runways. And 1993 Todd is as cute as a button….
This Just In: Candytuft Stacking Rings
Candytuft is a flowering plant that has nothing whatsoever to do with candy. Candytuft My colorful new silver stacking rings, however, reminded me both of little flowers and candy, so I’m calling them Candytuft because I like the sound of it. Candytuft Stacking Rings © Wendy Brandes Each sterling silver ring is set with six…
I Heart This Dress
My friend Evan has this Bob Mackie dress at his vintage store Frock. $645 at Frock Check out the fuchsia ruffle at the bottom. There’s also an adorable fuchsia sequin heart on the back. If I had this one, I’d wear it on Valentine’s Day, of course. I have a flair for the obvious. Evan…
More of the Latex Look from Kova & T
Kova & T was early on the latex-look legging scene. I’d be drooling over the new latex-look one-shoulder dress if it didn’t appear to be so damn short. Kova & T$510 at Net-a-Porter I love shiny black clothes. I love one-shoulder dresses too. But I don’t love “too short” even if MrB thinks there is…