I love this tweet. As a woman, I just want the same rights as a rattlesnake. pic.twitter.com/JQIFDoDTUL — Jackie Carbajal (@jackiecarbajal) February 22, 2018 As if I needed another good reason to keep designing snake-themed jewelry! Took my pet snake for a walk yesterday because it was so nice out 🐍 ☀️ #jewelrydesigner #ring #snakering…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, Feb. 19: Slow-fashion outfit for Valentine’s Day. Tuesday, Feb. 20: Three easy ways to take action on gun control. Wednesday, Feb. 21: My jewelry is now available on 1stdibs.com, and I’ll tell you why that’s so great. Friday, Feb. 23: Keep…
Keep Up the Protests and End the NRA
It really is happening: The survivors of last week’s Parkland, Fla., school shooting are shredding the NRA and its paid-for politicians, while jolting their anti-gun elders out of our “nothing will ever change” mindset. On a CNN Wednesday, the high-school students exposed Florida Senator Marco Rubio for the hired help that he is, then faced…
Wednesday’s Video: OMG! I’m on 1stdibs.com!
See anything you recognize in the screen cap below? How about that beautiful amethyst cocktail ring? That is my Marie Antoinette ring, meaning one of my dreams has come true: My jewelry is on 1stdibs.com, where you can shop for the world’s most gorgeous furniture, art, clothing (vintage and recent), and fine jewelry. CLICK HERE…
Three Easy Ways to Take Action on Gun Control
At long last, I’m convinced that this country is going to do an about-face on gun laws thanks to the fury of the student survivors of last Wednesday’s Parkland, Fla., school shooting. “We call BS!” repeated Emma Gonzalez, a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, as she listed the usual arguments against change at…
What Wendy Wore: Slow Fashion for Valentine’s Week
MrB and I went to Blue Water Grill for a Valentine’s Day dinner last week. I considered taking the holiday theme to the extreme by wearing my vintage Moschino heart dress, but I ultimately opted for Valentine’s-red boots instead. Much to my delight, the next day, Elle declared that red boots are the new white…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog recently. Tuesday, Feb. 6: RIP, John Maloney of Frasier. Wednesday, Feb. 7: I’ve got some great new imagery coming out for the jewelry line. See a video from behind the scenes at a recent photo shoot. Friday, Feb. 9: I hope some of you…
Throwback Thursday: Partying Like It’s 1998
MrB and I are celebrating our 20th date-a-versary today. That means that on this day in 1998, he and I started … um … “going steady”? “Became an item”? I’m not sure how to word it in a way that doesn’t make y’all feel like … Phoebe Buffay GIF from Phoebe GIFs It wasn’t our…
Happy Valentine’s Day From Hi-Rez and Me
If you need an emergency Valentine’s Day card, I suggest that you print out this romantic message from rapper Hi-Rez. Happy Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/QqnMrbuLMA — Hi-Rez (@HiRezTheRapper) February 14, 2018 Who wouldn’t be charmed by that missive? Especially when you point out that Hi-Rez is wearing the awesome nameplate necklace I made for him ……
Wednesday’s Video: Behind the Scenes on YouTube
We’ve been doing a lot of organizing around the office related to the coming roll-out of new brand imagery. As we move forward with Wendy Brandes Jewelry, we’ve also been looking back at what we’ve done, which inspired my right-hand woman Eryn to put together this short highlights video of clothing and accessories seen in…