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The Beatles in Skinny Jeans in Hamburg

August 6, 2007 by WendyB

Embed from Getty Images The real reason for my love for skinny jeans. This post is for Melanie!


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Filed Under: Beatles, dedications, jeans, style icons

Recycle Your Jeans at Barneys

August 6, 2007 by WendyB

Bring in your old jeans to Barneys and get 20% off your next pair. I don’t see my favorites, Acne, on the list of brands participating. But I do see Goldsign, which had an eye-popping pair of spray-painted silver jeans on display recently. Very glam rock! I’m sure Marc Bolan would have dared to wear…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, jeans, sales

Elton John’s Glasses

August 6, 2007 by WendyB

As In Yr Fshn correctly points out, one shouldn’t mention crazy glasses without giving props to Elton John. Check out Elton!

Filed Under: accessories, style icons

Glam Rock Shoes on Sale

August 5, 2007 by WendyB

The glam rock mood has really struck me after browsing through pictures of Freddie Mercury. In the ’60s and ’70s, Terry de Havilland’s shoes were worn by the likes of Bianca Jagger, Anita Pallenberg and David and Angie Bowie. More recently, Sienna Miller has rocked his outrageous wedges and Amy Winehouse sported a pair of…

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Filed Under: sales, shoes

Stars on Your Eyes

August 5, 2007 by WendyB

Behind Big Glasses posted about red sunglasses and included a star-shaped pair in the photos. That reminded me of a pair of shades Freddie Mercury of Queen wore in the “We Will Rock You” video way back in 1977. I couldn’t find a photo of Freddie wearing the glasses but I was able to find…

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Filed Under: style icons, sunglasses

The Answer Is No

August 5, 2007 by WendyB

Someone got to my Gigi Caron site by Googling: “I have a broken tooth can I pull it myself.” In case that person did not find the answer s/he wanted on a jewelry site, I will reply here: “Are you insane? Go to a dentist.” I wonder if it was Britney Spears. That kind of…

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Filed Under: Britney Spears, insanity

Great Minds Think Alike

August 5, 2007 by WendyB

Days after I compared my beloved Prada Gaufre bags to shar-peis, New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham compares Gaufre bags to…shar-peis. (Photo credit: Bill Cunningham/New York Times. Site requires registration.)

Filed Under: Dogs, fashion trends, favorite brands, great minds think alike, handbags, prada

Bright Colors in Stockholm Shops

August 2, 2007 by WendyB

Filed Under: travel

Imitation of Christ Seeking Buyers

August 2, 2007 by WendyB

WWD reports that designer Tara Subkoff is seeking buyers for her line, Imitation of Christ. Apparently, she’s experiencing classic small business woes. The finances aren’t there to keep up with demand, and she’s had to cancel shipments of her fall-winter collection. That’s a small business owner’s worst nightmare – getting the orders but not being…

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Filed Under: Business

Vintage Jewelry Shopping Suggestions

August 2, 2007 by WendyB

Ruby Lane is a great site for shopping for vintage and antique jewelry. You can also find a few interesting things on Fashiondig. (Photo from Fashiondig.)

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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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