I feel compelled to respond to a few more search terms that have led people to this blog. How much does jewelry designers make? Well, some designers does make a lot and some does make a little. It does depend on a variety of factors. I does not recommend it as a get-rich-quick scheme. Lady…
Hot Links
I’ve got something for everyone today. For bloggers who have gotten nasty comments: Gala Darling’s helpful post on dealing with negativity. (By the way, does everyone know that Val from Life of a Valley Girl has shut down her blog due to stalking?) For latex-loving pervs and fashionistas: Eli at Thrift Eye has got shiny…
Ossie Clark in Cabaret
Last night, I watched one of my favorite movies, Cabaret, for the first time in years. I was thrilled to realize that Liza Minnelli was wearing the blouse version of an Ossie Clark dress that I own. Liza wearing Ossie in Cabaret My Ossie dress I still love the choreography for “Mein Herr.” Mein Herr
Bloggers’ Delight
The handsome street-style blogger Craig of Altamira NYC was kind enough to arrange a bloggers’ get-together this evening. Be sure to keep an eye on his blog for photos. He took a few pictures of me standing on the street and after a shot or two, suggested I try a pose that looked a more…
Ugly Captcha of the Day
I guessed right. It IS a “W” on the end. My initial choice was two upside-down “A’s” but I couldn’t find those on my keyboard.
Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part III
Pretend you’re hearing that TV announcer voice: “Previously, on Wendy Brandes Jewelry….” Now go read these: Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part I Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part II You’re finally ready for the last episode of the Empress Matilda chronicles. As I’ve said, Matilda was a real fighter. That’s why the necklace I designed for…
Just When You Thought It Was Safe…
…and you weren’t going to read anything else about big pussies…. Oh noes!!!! In reality, that cat is one of the most petite pussies I have ever encountered. It’s just the angle of the camera that is making him look so large.
Backwards Heel
If you want to do the backwards-heel thing without being a Marc Jacobs enabler, Y-3’s got you covered. Y-3 Wedge$750 on eLuxury Marc Jacobs Backwards Heel$1,100 on Net-a-Porter Last month, my dear friend Fernando von Bakonstein was perplexed by this style. Fernando ponders a shoe in Paris Speaking of shoes, Jildor has lots of gladiator…
Can’t Get Enough WendyB?
If so, you need help! Seriously, even I’ve had enough of me. If it were possible, I’d go on a vacation without me. That said, it was awfully nice of gorgeous blogger Vyque from Fasshonaburu to do a big interview with … me. Check it out here for her sake! Totally random 2003 photo of…
We’ll Start Our Own Gang
One of you has to buy this sequined Antik Batik jacket. It’s on sale at Yoox for $130, down from $268. I’ll wear my matching sequined Antik Batik dress. We’ll start a terrifying gang called the Golden Girls and have violent initiation ceremonies. For our more casual gang days, you’ll need a pair of Acne…