I’ve got a reminder for my New York peeps: Tomorrow (Thursday, September 13) is our state primary day! Get out and vote! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your registration and polling site online now so you know where to go. Confirm your registration. Find your polling place. If you turn…
September 11: The 17th Anniversary
Seventeen years ago today, I was working across the street from the World Trade Center in what was then called the World Financial Center. Here’s what I’ve written about 9/11 since I started this blog, from the oldest post to the most recent. 2007: September 11 Is Here Again. 2008: Laughing While Crying, The Prodigal…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Wednesday, August 29: Vintage clothing FAQ video, part 5. Thursday, August 30: Serena Williams, her catsuit, and the French guy who thinks ruffled panties are more respectful. Friday, August 31: Two August outfits, one super-fancy and one super-casual. Tuesday, September 4: Get your…
Thinking of Kyrzayda
I’ve met many fascinating women through blogging. Sometimes I’ve been lucky enough to get to spend time with them in real life, while others have remained good email/Twitter/Instagram pen pals for years. Then there are those that I follow enthusiastically even though I haven’t had the pleasure of making a personal connection. Kyrzayda Rodriguez is…
Throwback Thursday: Need Some Fucks to Give (or Wear)?
Almost 10 years ago to the day — during New York Fashion Week — I introduced one of my most famous and enduring jewelry designs: my sterling-silver swear ring set. The rings immediately took off with my gorgeous, adventurous blogging customers including Queen Michelle of Kingdom of Style … … and Julia of the Thank…
Wednesday’s Video: Welcome to My Fall/Winter 2018 Look!
I’m so excited to share my gorgeous Fall/Winter 2018 images! Enjoy! Credits Styling & Creative Direction: Shannon Stokes Set Assistant: Jade Mayo Photography: Emmanuel Monsalve Makeup: Beau Derrick Hair: Gonn Kinoshita Manicurist: Mayumi Abuku Model: Grace Ming
Your Vote Matters
New York had its congressional primaries in June, and I spent a couple of hours standing on a sidewalk corner during evening rush hour on primary day, reminding people that they still had time to vote. It was informative. Every African-American woman I spoke to said she had already voted by that point. Black men…
What Wendy Wore: Temple Fancy, Square Casual
When I mentioned last week that I’d been admiring the Egyptian jewelry in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I held back on what brought me to the museum. This was not your ordinary cultural outing, but the fantastic wedding reception of Ben Cotton and Abigail Fisch, which was held in the museum’s Temple of Dendur….
Throwback Thursday: Appropriate for Tennis
Ten years ago — as part of a runway collaboration with a fashion designer — I created an enormous silver tennis-racquet necklace. Here is a photo of it next to regular-size tennis balls. I took that photo to help people judge the size of the piece (I had the measurements on my website too, but…
Wednesday’s Video: Vintage Clothing FAQ, Part 5
Last year, I did four FAQ videos about vintage clothes. If you missed them, check ’em out now! Vintage clothing FAQ, part 1: Cleaning, storing, collecting. Vintage clothing FAQ, part 2: Vintage sizing and alterations. Vintage clothing FAQ, part 3: “New with tags” and other ways to find unworn vintage. Vintage clothing FAQ, part 4:…