Brittany Siminitz — the gorgeous marketplace maven at jewelry trade publication JCK — took a look back at her complete list of “Britt’s Picks” for 2016. My punk earring pair (in gold) and trio (in platinum) were a pick in August. I love what Brittany wrote. Here’s part of it: “If anyone, like me, feels…
RIP, Carrie Fisher
I had a bad feeling about this. When Carrie Fisher’s mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, issued this statement two days after Fisher had a heart attack aboard a plane from London to Los Angeles, I read between the lines. Carrie is in stable condition.If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans &…
Year in Review: Jewels of the Month for 2016
My Jewel of the Month posts highlight my newest — or sometimes my newsiest — jewelry designs. Here are 2016’s hot jewels from both my luxe signature line and my social-media-inspired WENDYB by Wendy Brandes diffusion line. Click the photos to read the original posts. Redesigning old jewelry is one of my specialties. January’s Jewel…
RIP, George Michael
I’m devastated … though not entirely surprised: Singer George Michael has died at the far-too-young age of 53. His manager said the cause was heart failure, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Michael’s death followed decades of drug use and psychological and physical trauma. At the beginning of his career, Michael appeared to be the gorgeous…
Thanks for the Love, JCK!
Thanks to Rob Bates of JCK for including one of my posts about consignment in “28 of the Year’s Best Jewelry Reads (and Two Videos) That Didn’t Appear on JCKonline.” Another thank you goes out to designer Marla Aaron, whose anti-consignment stance inspired my post.
Some Pre-Holiday Laughs for the Ladies
This is from 2014 (and largely scripted, I believe), but it just went around the Interwebs again for some reason, and I’m glad it did. “Meh” is one of my favorite moments, but it’s all high-larious. Enjoy!
RIP, China Machado and Franca Sozzani
This year has robbed us of David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, our faith in our democracy — the list of obituaries goes on and on. In the fashion world, Bill Cunningham, the original street-style photographer, was a huge loss. But if there’s a fashion heaven, Bill is no doubt giving a warm welcome to two…
Feminist Jewelry for the Holidays: Last Call!
Order RIGHT NOW and select overnight delivery in order to get a NASTY necklace for your favorite NASTY women in time for Xmas/ Hanukkah/Festivus/whatever! Gorgeous blogger Becky Stone of Diamonds in the Library included this necklace in her recent roundup of feminist jewelry. But what really delighted me was that she went beyond highlighting the…
Shop ANZA Gems for Jewelry That Gives Back
I’m delighted to announce that ANZA Gems has launched its e-commerce site, meaning you can now buy my one-of-a-kind ruby dangle ring with a simple click! This sweet #ruby ring from our collaboration with @wendybrandesjewelry will bring you holiday cheer all year! Looks pretty festive next to this specimen of ruby in zoisite from the…
RIP, Zsa Zsa Gabor
I’ve got to pay my respects to Zsa Zsa Gabor, a woman who really knew how to wear my favorite color: leopard. Embed from Getty Images She also gave great advice on romance and jewelry, saying, “I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back.” Yasss, dahlink! Zsa Zsa died at the…