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’60s-Style Patent Boots

October 24, 2007 by WendyB

Shopbop has lots of stylish patent leather accessories. I love patent. In my experience it holds up really well. My 12-year-old Prada Mary Janes are black patent. On Shopbop, these white patent boots caught my eye. Paul & Joe Patent “Flea” Stretch Boot If you’ve ever gone shopping for original ’60s go-go boots, you’ll know…

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Filed Under: boots, coats, pictures of me, shopping suggestions

Eat It, Huckers!

October 23, 2007 by WendyB

If you’re looking for thinspiration, skip this post. My gorgeous client Tina is the co-author of The Ski House Cookbook, which, as the cover cutely explains, is a collection of “Warm Winter Dishes for Cold Weather Fun.” Even cuter: each recipe has a difficulty rating just like ski runs do. Beware of the black diamond-rated…

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Filed Under: books, gorgeous clients

Send in the Fabulous Clowns

October 22, 2007 by WendyB

I’m madly in love with this over-the-top vintage Clovis Ruffin sweater, available for $275 on eBay. This is one of those pieces where I thought, “Oh my God! No!” swiftly followed by “I love it, I need it, I want to marry it!” So Isabella Blow-meets-Minnie Mouse! If you can rock this, you have achieved…

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Filed Under: dresses, Ossie Clark, pictures of me, shopping suggestions, sweaters, vintage

Wise Move?

October 22, 2007 by WendyB

After thinking about it for a while, I broke down and ordered this little owl face made of rock crystal and onyx. I’m going to make a necklace out of him. Crystal owl face While I was still wondering whether this was a wise investment, teh Interweb offered me some positive reinforcement. These were the…

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Filed Under: necklaces

I’m Working on It

October 22, 2007 by WendyB

Just to prove that the long-promised rebranding of my company is really happening, I thought I’d share my new logo. I’m wondering what color my new packaging should be. Here are the choices for background color for my suede boxes. Any thoughts? My Gigi Caron packaging has been a gold logo on a burgundy box….

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Filed Under: my designs

PSA: J. Crew Lexington Jacket

October 22, 2007 by WendyB

J. Crew’s popular Lexington jacket ($250) is back in a variety of solid colors including yellow and the pinkish “azalea.” Not as Balenciaga-esque as the Bella jacket, but that’s sold out except in navy. I can’t vouch for the quality, but the style is timeless. I say be bold and go for a bright color.

Filed Under: jackets, shopping suggestions

Why Does Buyer’s Guilt Focus on Fashion?

October 21, 2007 by WendyB

The short answer: sexism, my friends! If you have very little patience or time, you can stop here. Otherwise, you may continue. The long, meandering answer starts momentarily. If you would like to use the restroom, you might want to do it now. I’ll wait. Take your time. Okay! Welcome back! As I’ve read more…

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Filed Under: feminism, Ossie Clark, pictures of me, queens, shopping suggestions

Niceness Alert!

October 20, 2007 by WendyB

Once in a while, something great happens that I didn’t expect or even know I wanted, and I am so happy that, upon reflection, I realize it was secretly my one and only desire all along and that I will never want anything again. Unfortunately, the “never want anything again” part only lasts a minute…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, leopard print, pictures of me

Protected: Asshat Alert!

October 19, 2007 by WendyB

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, insanity

Thursday Book Club: Jane Seymour

October 18, 2007 by WendyB

Thursday book club is back. Yes, I know it’s Friday! Give me a break, I had a bad day yesterday. Also making a return appearance: the six wives of Henry VIII, or Henry teh 8 as the Googlers like to say. The mnemonic device for Henry’s wives is “Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.” So…

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Filed Under: book club, queens

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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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