On September 11, 2001, 3,051 children ages 18 and under lost a parent during the coordinated terrorist attacks on the U.S. Those parents were in the airplanes that were turned into weapons, in the World Trade Center, and in the Pentagon. Some of their children now want to tell a story of hope through a…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, September 4: My previous week-in-review post, plus some thoughts about Taylor Swift and Game of Thrones. Tuesday, September 5: An outfit post featuring a short-sleeved Patrick Kelly jacket. Wednesday, September 6: In this week’s YouTube video, I spoke about repairing and…
Donate to Islands Devastated by Irma
When I was a kid, I had the good fortune to visit St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands more than once. They and other Caribbean islands have been badly affected by Hurricane Irma. In some places, nearly all of the housing is gone. Author Tobias Buckell put together this helpful list…
Wednesday’s Video: Jewelry Cleaning & Repairs
I was inspired to do this week’s YouTube video about jewelry cleaning and repairs because customers frequently bring other designers’ fine jewelry to me, desperate for help. Accordingly, I’ve got advice for jewelry customers and other designers/retailers. Remember: If you are my customer, please bring (or mail) your Wendy Brandes jewelry back to me if…
What Wendy Wore: Musical Patrick Kelly
Remember how Eryn and I went to a jewelry-industry breakfast in July and got caught giving the stink-eye to a totally innocent designer? We took an outfit photo on our way out. What Wendy Wore Jacket: Vintage Patrick Kelly (purchased on eBay in 2010) T-shirt: MaxMara (pre-2005) Jeans: Madewell (2016) Shoes: Onex (2015) Purse: Louis…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, August 28: I recently wrote two big, serious posts: One about sexism and one about racism. Wednesday, August 30: On YouTube, I spoke about my love for Debbie Harry while educating folks about designer Stephen Sprouse and the origins of rap…
Congratulations to Eryn and Donnie!
My right-hand woman Eryn is finally wed to her right-hand man, Donnie! Check out Eryn’s beautiful non-white gown. Stay tuned for more and better photos of the dress … and the Wendy Brandes wedding bands! In the meantime, here’s Donnie working on his duckface. His pout is coming along nicely!
Flashback Friday: More Vintage Sprouse
I have two vintage Stephen Sprouse skirts, as I mentioned in Wednesday’s rap-tastic YouTube video. I shared pictures of my frequently worn pink Sprouse skirt yesterday. Here’s my “Rock Sticker” skirt, as I styled it recently. What Wendy Wore Top: Top: L’Agence (2013) Skirt: Vintage Stephen Sprouse (purchased from Decades, years ago) Shoes: Manolo Blahnik…
Throwback Thursday: Stephen Sprouse Skirt
I can’t remember exactly where or when I got my pink Stephen Sprouse skirt, which is from his Hardcore 1988 collection. I think it was in 2006. The first photo I can find of it is from 2007. This is how I wore it in 2011, while out on the town with my friend Julie….
Woman Crush Wednesday Video: Debbie Harry
Like one of Stefon’s club recommendations, my YouTube video for this week has everything. I talked about my longtime crush on Blondie lead singer, Debbie Harry; one of her and my favorite designers, Stephen Sprouse; and the history of rap. If you stay for the demonstration of my own straight-fire rapping skills, you get two…