Nine years ago — minus just one day! — I published a post called, “Why Does Buyer’s Guilt Focus on Fashion?” In it, I wrote: “I’m always annoyed at how a fashion is incorrectly perceived as a woman’s topic, and therefore trivialized and criticized. We’re told we should feel bad about it even though men…
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The Weeks in Review, Plus Wax Jewelry Models
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Monday, Sept. 5: September’s birthstone is sapphire and it comes in a rainbow of colors. Tuesday, Sept. 6: Love big diamonds? This is the wedding ring of your dreams. Wednesday, Sept. 7: Snake jewelry and signet rings have endured since ancient times. Friday,…
Jewel of the Month: September’s Birthstone, Sapphire
Most people think of sapphire — September’s birthstone — as a blue gem, but it comes in a range of colors. Pink is one of my favorites. In fact, I used 262 one-millimeter pink sapphires in my Pink Elephant and Tipsy Writer Maneater ring. Nevertheless, with sapphires in mind, I decided to wear blue for…
The Week in Review (and Don’t Forget My Sale)
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: RIP, Bill Cunningham. Tuesday: Thinking of the people of Istanbul. Wednesday: Game of Thrones engagement rings. Thursday: Ossie Clark and Purrkoy the kitten go together well. Don’t forget to check out my Independence sale. It only runs through tomorrow! CLICK HERE…
RIP, Bill Cunningham
There’s no one to dress for, now that Bill Cunningham is gone. Embed from Getty Images The legendary New York Times style photographer died on Saturday, at age 87, after being hospitalized for a stroke. Though the Times sounded optimistic about a quick recovery on Thursday, when the New York Post broke the news of…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: My Best Dressed/Wear What You Want winner at the Tony Awards was Cate Blanchett, but there was a lot of competition. Tuesday: Follow my Instagram for sneak peeks of new designs! Wednesday: The same Ossie Clark dress in 2007, 2014, and…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog in the past two weeks. Monday, May 30: I was on my way to the big jewelry trade shows in Las Vegas. Tuesday, May 31: I still hate a “crisp white shirt.” Wednesday, June 1: June has several birthstones, but my favorite is the…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: My diamond ring won second place in its category at the JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards. Tuesday: I enjoyed doing this interview with InDesign. Wednesday: What’s Instagram going to do if we all start wearing these vintage tops? Thursday: Wearing Ossie Clark…
The Wearing of the Green (Gems) for St. Patrick’s Day
I hated the color green for a long time. I wouldn’t consider wearing green clothes. Then, suddenly, something changed and I loved green. That might be due to Zang Toi, who got me into this gown for the 2006 Oscars. I suspect I couldn’t resist the matching peacock-feather fan. Once I committed to green, I…
What Wendy Wore: Vintage Patrick Kelly in Spain
My Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day Jewels of the Month countdown made me postpone a number of outfit posts, so it’s time to catch up on fashion. MrB and I visited Madrid and Pamplona in last month. While MrB spoke to journalism students, I sampled hot chocolate and churros at every opportunity. The lovely Cristina showed me…