I am sad to see that John Lennon’s first wife, Cynthia, died today of cancer at age 75. In the 1980s, I read her book, A Twist of Lennon, again and again. I was always most interested in the Beatles’ early Liverpool and Hamburg days, and Cynthia had that covered. I wish I could find…
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Madonna Is Queen
Madonna took a bad fall while performing “Living for Love” at the Brit Awards in London last night. Apparently, an Armani cape that was supposed to open when tugged by a dancer didn’t, so Madonna was yanked down several stairs by her neck. The lyrics of “Living for Love” include: “Took me to heaven and…
What Wendy Wore: Weinstein and Vanity Fair Oscar Parties
I’m in Los Angeles, thrilled to be away from the 1 degree winter weather at home in New York. Last night, we went to a super-fun Oscar viewing party hosted by movie producer Harvey Weinstein, followed by the Vanity Fair after-party. There’s been a couple of times when I’ve worn a dress to the black-tie…
The Weeks in Review
I haven’t done a week in review post in a month! In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog in the last few weeks. Monday, Dec. 22: My Victoria buckle ring in Vogue Gioiello. Tuesday, Dec. 23: Wearing vintage for a birthday dinner. Wednesday, Dec. 24: A holiday wish list inspired by…
RIP, Robin Williams
Since learning of comedian Robin Williams’s death yesterday — apparently by suicide — I keep returning to a November 2009 interview that he did with Dave Itzkoff for the New York Times. Williams was nearing the end of his “Weapons of Self Destruction” stand-up tour, which had been interrupted that March by open-heart surgery to…
Wanderlust 2014: I Tuned In to Liverpool
Back in 1980, I got a fever and the only prescription was John, Paul, George and Ringo. Since then, I’ve wanted to go to Liverpool, the Fab Four’s hometown. It’s difficult to schedule a trip to Liverpool though. It doesn’t top most non-Beatlemaniac vacation lists, so every year, I’ve told myself, “Maybe next year.” Then…
Just David Letterman, Retiring.
I’m very sad about David Letterman retiring! Even when it comes to television hosts, I’m like Stewie on Family Guy. Dave was so different and shocking when he first got on the air. The parents kept watching Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show and the kids all switched to Letterman. People forget how revolutionary Letterman…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently, including Katie Couric and lots of Oscar stuff. Monday, Feb. 24: Katie Couric speaks at the Columbia Daily Spectator dinner. Tuesday, Feb. 25: White guys on late-night television. Wednesday, Feb. 26: Nasty Gal stops selling a copy of my swear-ring design. Thursday, Feb….
ICYMI: All of My Oscar Posts
I have done five Oscar-related posts since Friday. In case you missed anything, here’s a list, from oldest to newest. Friday: Big companies pay to put jewelry on the red carpet. Saturday: Dressing like a mermaid for the Weinstein Co.’s pre-Oscar party. Sunday: My choices for best dressed at the Oscars. Plus, Grammy-nominated singer Skylar…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: My almost-husband Paul McCartney and the rest of the Beatles celebrate an anniversary. Tuesday: Fine jewelry should be fun! Wednesday: Feeling a little like a trendsetter. Thursday: Throwback to Marc Jacobs 2004. Friday: Feeling the Valentine’s Day love from Elle. Saturday:…