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The Week in Review

December 18, 2016 by WendyB

In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, Dec. 12: Going on strike. Tuesday, Dec. 13: True patriots displaying the American flag. Wednesday, Dec. 14: Platinum for the holidays. Over on Instagram, we had a beautiful new close-up of my Cleves swan necklace. Those of you who are concerned…

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Jewels of the Month: Platinum for the Holidays

December 14, 2016 by WendyB

Still finishing your holiday shopping? Or are you like me and just getting started? Not to worry! If you’re in the continental U.S., I can get jewelry to you in time for Christmas Day if you order by Dec. 21. (If you’re in New York City, you have until Dec. 23. I’ll messenger your purchase…

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Filed Under: jewel of the month, Jewelry, platinum Tagged With: platinum, platinum guild international, platinum jewelry

Photos From the Strike

December 13, 2016 by WendyB

Here are a few photos and a video from yesterday’s protest. I don’t know why I didn’t take a selfie with the woman who exclaimed, “This is my first time in New York City and I’m exhilarated to be doing this!” She was a good representative of the energy there. #treason #treason #treason A photo…

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Filed Under: In the News, politics Tagged With: fascism, never putin, never trump, protest, save democracy

Today, We Strike

December 12, 2016 by WendyB

Read about the Women and Allies Nationwide Protest and join a march in your city. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. If you can’t spend the day, drop by on your lunch hour or after work/school. And if you can’t make it physically, flex your economic muscles by refusing to spend any money for 24 hours.

Filed Under: feminism, In the News, politics

The Week in Review

December 11, 2016 by WendyB

My big news this week is that my friend Stef and I launched a new blog: The Activist Playbook. We want this website to become a centralized resource for people who wish to join the fight against fascism in America. It will include daily actions you can take to resist the dismantling of our democracy….

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Filed Under: week in review Tagged With: bella hadid, never trump, the activist playbook

Don’t Spend Your Money on December 12

December 11, 2016 by WendyB

Here’s something I don’t normally say on this blog: Don’t shop with me on Monday, December 12. Don’t shop anywhere that day. Instead, join the Women and Allies Nationwide Protest. If you can, take off from work — feel free to use heel spurs as your excuse — and join a march in your city…

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Filed Under: In the News, politics

#BoycottNBC

December 9, 2016 by WendyB

Even though my friend Stef and I have launched an activism-focused blog — The Activist Playbook — you can expect some cross-posting on the same topics here. If you don’t like it, you can click here for the egress, as a modern-day P.T. Barnum might say. I just can’t keep quiet when I believe recent…

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Filed Under: In the News, politics Tagged With: #boycottnbc, #nevertrump, boycott nbc

A Tribute to John Lennon, Plus the Activist Playbook

December 8, 2016 by WendyB

John Lennon was assassinated outside his New York City apartment building 36 years ago today. Embed from Getty Images In memory of John, you might want to make a donation to the Coalition to Stop Gun violence. If you prefer to be more hands on, you can join a local organization dedicated to stopping gun…

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Filed Under: Beatles, In the News, politics Tagged With: activism, activist playbook, anti-fascism, anti-nazi, john lennon, never trump, not my president

Put December 12 on Your Calendar

December 7, 2016 by WendyB

Tell your boss you won’t be in on December 12. The Women and Allies Nationwide Protest* is scheduled for that day! If you’re in New York or Houston, you can join a protest to show you’re not going to tolerate a government that abuses the citizens it is supposed to serve. New York City: Starts…

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Wendy Brandes X Bella Hadid X Farren Fucci X Paper

December 6, 2016 by WendyB

That was fast! I teased model Bella Hadid’s cover story for Paper Magazine barely over two weeks ago, and the issue went online today! I’m thrilled to have been the exclusive jeweler for this shoot. Behold the gorgeous Bella on the cover, wearing my Cleves and Memento Mori earrings; one-of-a-kind, turquoise-and-ruby skull ring; and Lion…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, models, Press Tagged With: bella hadid, bella hadid cover, break the internet, farren fucci, karlie floss, mickey boardman, paper magazine

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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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