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October 9, 2008 by WendyB

Madonna was wearing some awesome arm bands during her concerts this week. That reminded me I’d been meaning to share this real latex (not just latex-looking) arm band from Betty La Bamba with you. Keep an eye on Betty’s Etsy shop for other genuine latex items.

Filed Under: etsy, latex, madonna

The Hardest-Working Woman in Show Biz

October 8, 2008 by WendyB

Here are two pictures I took of Madonna in concert at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Every time I see her perform, I think, “I really must work out more.” Anyone who wondered why I failed to wear rubber bangles to the show can read my sad reason here.

Filed Under: Celebrities, madonna, music, style icons

Red Leopard Redux

October 7, 2008 by WendyB

Thanks to Gnarlitude Jen for pointing out these red “cheetah” (but let’s say leopard) pants by Balmain. $1,535 at Net-a-Porter Want the look for less? The Tripp red leopard jeans I posted about here are on sale at Hot Topic for $18.98.

Filed Under: leopard print, pants

Strike a Fashion-Blogger Pose

October 7, 2008 by WendyB

Here’s what I’m wearing to see Madonna tonight. Same rolled-up Acne jeans Old Prada bootsSplendid t-shirtVintage Stephen Sprouse jacket I was having some serious ’80s nostalgia so I got out my earrings from 1984: the heart-locket earring you see Madonna wearing in the Borderline video, and a guitar-pick earring given to me by the first…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, madonna, pictures of me, prada, vintage

Voila!

October 7, 2008 by WendyB

Hold onto your hats! You’re about to see my rolled-up, baggy jeans at last. Here’s the outfit I wore to see Madonna at Madison Square Garden last night. Acne “Generic Girl” jeansMichael Stars t-shirtSteve J & Yoni P hand-painted jacket13-year-old Prada shoes I am assuming the traditional fashion blogger pose by coyly looking down at…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, jackets, madonna, pictures of me, prada

Easy Tags

October 6, 2008 by WendyB

I have tons of tags to attend to. If you’ve tagged me, I haven’t forgotten you. ENC is getting hers done first because she gave me the easiest one. Here are 11 little things about me. 1. Clothes Shop: Bergdorf Goodman2. Furniture Shop: Wherever a decorator drags me.3. Sweet: Cadbury with a twist of melamine4….

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Filed Under: memes, restaurants, stores, tags, things to do in nyc

Feeling Squirrelly? I’ve Got the Solution.

October 6, 2008 by WendyB

By popular demand, the tiny squirrel from my acorn necklace is now available on its own. (Please note, photos are larger than life.) Gold Squirrel Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008$400 Silver Squirrel Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008$125 If you’d like to order one, drop me a line at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. UPDATED TO ADD: You…

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Filed Under: my designs, necklaces

A Sad Case

October 5, 2008 by WendyB

The health-care situation in the U.S. is terrible. But I can’t stand people who act like health care in other nations is sheer perfection. I’ve been following the sad story of a U.K. reality-TV personality named Jade Goody who is only 27 and has advanced cervical cancer. She suffered from symptoms for THREE YEARS and…

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Filed Under: health, In the News

More Family Fotos

October 4, 2008 by WendyB

My nephew, Sebastian Berry(Thanks to ENC for the speech bubble) From the left, Tim Berry, Max Berry, Sebastian Berry and my sister Terri Berry WendyB and Sebastian Berry meeting for the first time Terri Berry and Sebastian Berry. When I first saw this, I thought it was a picture of me! Multitasking: rocking a baby,…

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, sebastian berry

It Came From the Blogosphere

October 4, 2008 by WendyB

Some reading material for you. Holy shizz! A real-life Golden Girls meeting! I’m jealous. Love this anti-hater rant from Oscar winner Diablo Cody. You tell them, girl! (But don’t forget, if they hate you, you’re doing something right. As Katt Williams says, “You need haters…what the fuck is you complaining about?”) Here’s the rest of…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers

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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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