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Wednesday’s Video: Revisiting My 15 Minutes of Fame

December 20, 2017 by WendyB

Remember when Inside Edition flashed my photos last month? If you missed the excitement, not to worry: I have a whole video about it this week. It’s not that I’m so obsessed with my 15 minutes seconds of fame (though I am). I’ve been talking a lot about “slow fashion” in my videos generally, and…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, video Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

Throwback Thursday: CPJ Outfits From 2007-2017

November 16, 2017 by WendyB

Last night, MrB and I went to the annual International Press Freedom Awards dinner held by the Committee to Protect Journalists. CPJ is a cause near and dear to our hearts — so dear, in fact, that MrB served as chairman for six years. The organization is an independent nonprofit that promotes press freedom worldwide…

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Filed Under: Committee to Protect Journalists, Fashion, journalism, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, repeat offender collage, Special Occasions, Throwback Thursday, vanity fair oscar party, vintage, vintage WendyB photos, wear what you want, What Wendy Wore, zang toi Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

Wednesday’s Video: Slow Fashion, Purse Edition

November 15, 2017 by WendyB

Continuing this week’s posts about slow fashion, my new YouTube video stars a few purses that “One Woman” has used for 10 or more years. I’ve had to dig around for photos of a couple of the pre-2007/pre-blog purses featured. At first, I was puzzled by the fact that my rainbow monogram Louis Vuitton —…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, accessories, Fashion, handbags, purses, video, vintage WendyB photos Tagged With: homegrown vintage, louis vuitton, slow fashion

Another Slow-Fashion Fan: Tami Roman

November 14, 2017 by WendyB

In my excitement over my unexpected appearance as “One Woman” on Inside Edition yesterday, I forgot to mention another proud slow-fashion fan. Shout-out to my gorgeous rapper friend Gangsta Boo for pointing out this hi-fucking-larious “Bonnet Chronicles” Instagram post by reality-TV star Tami Roman about wearing shoes till the heel falls off. I can’t even…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Fashion, video Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

How Tiffany Haddish Got One Woman on Inside Edition

November 13, 2017 by WendyB

Over the weekend, Tiffany Haddish became the first female African-American comedian to host Saturday Night Live in its 42-year existence (and she killed it!). In fact, only 13 episodes of 834 have been hosted by an African-American woman from any part of the entertainment business, and that counts Queen Latifah twice. Black female hosts on…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities, Cute/Funny/Weird, Fashion, prada, TV Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

Wednesday’s Video: Vintage Clothing FAQ, Part 4

August 9, 2017 by WendyB

I’m continuing my series of FAQ videos about vintage clothing today with Part 4. Wondering how vintage clothing differs from resale or dead stock or consignment? I’ll tell you! If you missed the earlier vintage FAQ videos, you can check them out now. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 In today’s video, I’m wearing a…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, Fashion, jackets, outfit post, suits, video, vintage, vintage WendyB photos, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

Shopping My Closet for a Square Bag

June 19, 2017 by WendyB

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,…

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Filed Under: Fashion, Fashion Repeats Itself, handbags, purses Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

Wednesday’s Video: Betsey Johnson and More Edie

May 24, 2017 by WendyB

Catch me talking about my “homegrown vintage” Betsey Johnson leopard jacket in my new YouTube video! This video builds on last week’s, which referenced style icon Edie Sedgwick, because Edie was Betsey’s fit model in the 1960s. This jacket is especially dear to me because the late New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham photographed me…

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Filed Under: 80s style, About Wendy, Fashion, leopard print, outfit post, pictures of me, Street Style, video, vintage, vintage WendyB photos, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: homegrown vintage, slow fashion

Wednesday’s Video: 1989 Dress and Slow Fashion

May 10, 2017 by WendyB

In this week’s YouTube video, I talk about the 1989 dress that you saw in yesterday’s post, as well as some other ’80s pieces. That gets me into talking about slow fashion and homegrown vintage.  I like keeping my clothes forever (or at least until they fall apart or don’t fit anymore). I encourage other…

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Filed Under: 80s style, About Wendy, Fashion, repeat offender collage, video, vintage, wear what you want Tagged With: 1980s style, homegrown vintage, slow fashion

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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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