The good news is that I made it to Allan & Suzi’s vintage/consignment boutique in its downtown Manhattan location for one last shopping spree. The bad news is that the store closed last month so you won’t be able to follow in my retail footsteps. Alas! First Patricia Field, now Allan & Suzi. New York…
RIP, Anita Pallenberg
I was in Europe two weeks ago when news broke of Anita Pallenberg’s death at age 75, and I want to pay tribute to her, belatedly, because she was a style icon. Embed from Getty Images In the 1960s and ’70s, Anita was a model and actress (Barbarella, Performance), but she really made her mark…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Sunday, June 18: Happy 75th birthday to my almost-husband, Paul McCartney! Monday, June 19: I’m ahead in the square-bag department. I’m also nominated for a 2017 Women’s Jewelry Association Award for Excellence! Tuesday, June 20: Same sequins in 2015 and 2017. Wednesday,…
Gay Pride Weekend in New York
New York’s LGBT Pride march is taking place on Sunday. If you’re going, keep your eyes peeled for Frances Goldin on the corner of East 18th Street and 5th Avenue. Goldin has been attending Pride for over 30 years, carrying a sign that says, “I Adore My Lesbian Daughters/Keep Them Safe.” Embed from Getty Images…
Throwback Thursday: Celine Dion’s Oscar Tux
Céline Dion was talking about fashion with People magazine recently, and I was glad to learn that she isn’t traumatized by the criticism of the backwards John Galliano tuxedo she wore to the 1999 Oscars. Embed from Getty Images Céline said: “When I wore that look, yes it was at the Oscars, and when I…
Wednesday’s Video: Vintage Clothing FAQ, Part 2
Today’s video is the second in a series in which I answer frequently asked questions about vintage clothes. In this segment, I talk about sizing and alterations. You get a bonus history lesson when I discuss England’s post-World-War-II food rationing! Last week, in the first part of the FAQ, I spoke about where I store…
What Wendy Wore: Sequins, Then and Now
Look, I changed my shoes (click to enlarge photos)! What Wendy Wore in 2015 and 2017 Both years – Top: G-Lish from now-closed Patricia Field store (2015, first seen here) Both years – Shorts: Castelbajac (2013, first seen here) 2015 Shoes: Prada (2010) 2017 Shoes: Prada (2011, first seen here) The 2015 photo was taken…
It’s an Honor to Be Nominated by WJA!
I’m delighted to be nominated in the design category for the Women’s Jewelry Association’s 2017 Awards for Excellence! This is the second year in a row that I’ve been nominated. Thank you, WJA! These awards have always recognized women in the jewelry and watch industries “who have demonstrated significant achievements throughout their careers.” This year,…
Shopping My Closet for a Square Bag
Shout out to New York Magazine for alerting me to this square bag by Moynat. I’ve been inspired to dust off my old square bag by Muxart. (Isn’t it odd that the brand names are so close?) It was never as glamorous as the Moynat bag and it’s a little the worse for wear now,…
Happy 75th to My Almost-Husband, Paul McCartney
My almost-husband Paul McCartney turned 75 today! I like that number. #ThrowbackOfTheDay: @PaulMcCartney loved a selfie back in the '60s pic.twitter.com/KWDpn2WotS — NME (@NME) June 18, 2017 Sir Paul’s birthday reminds me that I’ve been meaning to write about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. (The release date…