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The Week in Review

September 4, 2017 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, music, TV, week in review Tagged With: dragons, game of thrones

Congratulations to Eryn and Donnie!

September 2, 2017 by WendyB

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!

Filed Under: Eryn Patton, Special Occasions, weddings Tagged With: nontraditional wedding gown, wedding day

Flashback Friday: More Vintage Sprouse

September 1, 2017 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: 80s style, designers, Fashion, outfit post, skirts, vintage, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: 1980s fashion, stephen sprouse

Throwback Thursday: Stephen Sprouse Skirt

August 31, 2017 by WendyB

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….

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Filed Under: 80s style, About Wendy, boots, designers, Fashion, favorite brands, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, repeat offender collage, shoes, skirts, Throwback Thursday, vintage, vintage designers, vintage WendyB photos, wardrobe therapy, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: debbie harry, stephen sprouse

Woman Crush Wednesday Video: Debbie Harry

August 30, 2017 by WendyB

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…

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Filed Under: 80s style, About Wendy, Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities, designers, Fashion, jackets, music, outfit post, video, video, vintage, vintage designers, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: blondie, debbie harry, stephen sprouse

Recent Posts: Gropers and Manipulators

August 28, 2017 by WendyB

In case you missed them, I did two big posts recently. The challenges and dangers of confronting aggressive men in front of other people. Taylor Swift wants you to think she’s a victim, Miley wants you to think she’s a good girl, and the Game of Thrones showrunners want you to rubber-stamp all their worst…

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Filed Under: feminism, In the News, racism, racism Tagged With: racism, sexism

Blonde Machination: Taylor, Miley, Game of Thrones

August 27, 2017 by WendyB

I’m glad I managed to publish Thursday’s blog post a couple of hours before Taylor Swift’s new single was released.  I stand by my praise of Swift’s matter-of-fact testimony against a sexual harasser who had the nerve to sue her for complaining about his bad behavior.  It’s too bad that she didn’t set those statements…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities, Miley Cyrus, MTV VMAs, music Tagged With: game of thrones, taylor swift

Caught on Camera: Halle, Taylor, and Me

August 24, 2017 by WendyB

Taylor Swift announced on Wednesday that her sixth studio album, coming out November 10, will be called Reputation. That got me thinking that if I were a pop star dropping a new album, the most appropriate name for it would be Procrastination. I could schedule my album for the 10th of Never. A post shared…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Celebrities, feminism, In the News, politics Tagged With: harassment, hillary clinton, taylor swift

Wendy Brandes Wedding in JCK Magazine

August 22, 2017 by WendyB

A big thank you to Amy Elliott of JCK Magazine for today’s write-up of my recently announced Wendy Brandes Wedding collection! CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY. I love the way Amy describes my Queen of Scots tiara: “It’s glitz-free, feels more like a Victorian antique find than a newly minted design, and, as you…

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Filed Under: engagement rings, Press, wedding bands Tagged With: alternative engagement rings, jck magazine, unisex wedding jewelry, wedding jewelry

Solar Eclipse Video: Moon-Inspired Jewelry

August 21, 2017 by WendyB

I’m sharing this week’s YouTube video a couple of days earlier than usual because it’s inspired by today’s solar eclipse. Sun- and moon-themed jewelry is quite common. In the sun category, I’ve had my Gloriana necklace style around for a long time. Usually I prefer the 18K yellow gold version, but white gold is nice…

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Filed Under: Jewelry, necklaces, pearls, platinum, rings Tagged With: eclipse jewelry, solar eclipse

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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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