This was my lucky week: two visits from California bloggers! Last night, I had dinner at Butter with gorgeous newlyweds Elizabeth and Dave of Observationmode. (Well, technically, Elizabeth is Observationmode and Dave is Mr. Observationmode.) The talented Craig from Altamira NYC was my date and our photographer. Craig! You should have told me that I…
Leggings Flashback
Terri Berry, my gorgeous sister, was recently reminiscing about my college uniform of Danskin leggings and Hanes men’s t-shirts. She forgot to mention my denim jacket and red Gap cardigan. Paris 1989 Amsterdam 1989 With family friends in Stuttgart 1989 Looks like I packed pretty light for that European vacation, eh? I can remember handwashing…
Out and About With the Stay at Home Mom
The gorgeous Leah of Style for the Stay at Home Mom came to town and we hit the downtown stores yesterday. Leah wanted to investigate Uniqlo (aka the Japanese Gap), so we started there. We weren’t particularly impressed by the merchandise. Even worse, I took what I thought was a good photo of Leah but…
America’s Next Top Model: WendyB
Yesterday I was doing a photo shoot with Marie Claire for a portrait to accompany an essay I wrote for the magazine (I’ll let you know when it’s time to buy my issue). As you may have noticed, I’m always very smiley in photos, but the magazine wanted a “serious” look. I thought I had…
"I’m Not Dead!"
Like the Monty Python dude, I’m not dead! If you are getting an error when clicking on a link to my main website, www.wendybrandes.com, it’s because we’re in the middle of relaunching it. If you want to check out my wares, you can see some of them at the old site here. Or email me…
A Basic Wardrobe, Postscript
I forgot to mention an important wardrobe basic for evenings out. Double-sided tape! From 2006Vintage Marie France dress, Cleopatra Necklace by Wendy Brandes and lots of Hollywood Fashion Tape Previous Basic Wardrobe posts: Part I Part II Part III UPDATED TO ADD: Here is another shot of the necklace. Cleopatra Necklace in 18K yellow gold…
A Basic Wardrobe, Part III
I’m finally wrapping up my posts on my basic wardrobe, after being tagged by the gorgeous K.Line. Here are my first two posts: A Basic Wardrobe, Part I: Old Basics A Basic Wardrobe, Part II: Lipstick, Shoes and Jewelry At last, I’m up to the clothes I wear nowadays. Daytime is all about (yawn) denim…
Lunatic of the Day
Heather Mills, who always brings the crazy, admitted to pouring water over the head of Paul McCartney’s lawyer in court. Even the judge hated her insane ass. Embed from Getty Images I don’t think McCartney should have to pay her any money at all. She should have to compensate him for being a blight upon…
Good Advice of the Day
Zsa Zsa Gabor said, “I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.” Embed from Getty Images Listen to Zsa Zsa, Silda!
Strange Comment of the Day
“Enjoy!” — Staples employee, after ringing up my purchase of two padded envelopes and one roll of packing tape. I’m lovin’ it!