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Wednesday’s Video: “Queens Cower Before No Man”

August 14, 2019 by WendyB

I’ve already shared a couple of videos about my “Immortal Style” image campaign with 76-year-old model Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone, but I have more to say! While the response to the photos has been overwhelmingly positive, there have been a few people who have criticized the unretouched images for not being prettier/softer/more flattering….

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Filed Under: Fashion, models Tagged With: #grombre, advanced style, ageism, ageism in fashion, immortal style, judith boyd, natural hair, older models, style after 40, style after 50, style after 60, style after 70, style crone, white hair

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X Style Crone on CBS

June 21, 2019 by WendyB

Congrats to 76-year-old fashion influencer Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone, for this wonderful feature on CBS Denver! I’ve known Judith since 2010 through blogging and, just this year, I developed an entire brand campaign around her called “Immortal Style.” I’ve been rolling out all the images on the blog for weeks. I’m beyond thrilled…

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Filed Under: In the News, Jewelry, models, my designs, this just in Tagged With: advanced style, fashion over 40, fashion over 50, fashion over 60, immortal style, judith boyd, style crone

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X The Style Crone, Part 6

June 19, 2019 by WendyB

Here’s the sixth look from my “Immortal Style” brand campaign starring 76-year-old model Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone. These photos feature my Carpe Diem black-diamond skull medallion and matching earrings. Here’s a closer look at the necklace … … and the earrings. These one-of-a-kind designs are not onyx! Each skull shape is cut from…

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Filed Under: diamonds, earrings, Jewelry, my designs, necklaces Tagged With: black diamonds, disrupt aging, fashion over 40, fashion over 50, fashion over 60, immortal style, judith boyd, style crone

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X The Style Crone, Part 5

June 5, 2019 by WendyB

Here’s the fifth look from my “Immortal Style” brand campaign starring 76-year-old model Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone. She’s modeling my Queen of Scots snake necklace and earrings. Shout-out to my stylist Shannon Stokes for putting Judith in this blue sweater — it really brings out her beautiful eyes. Plus, I’m allllll about the…

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Filed Under: earrings, feminism, gold, In the News, inspiration, Jewelry, models, necklaces, racism Tagged With: dracarys, fashion over 50, fashion over 60, fuck your beauty standards, immortal style, judith boyd, mary queen of scots, style crone

The Weeks in Review

June 2, 2019 by WendyB

In case you missed it, here’s what’s been in on the blog in the past two months. Sunday, April 7: A tribute to the wonderful people of Catstagram. Monday, April 8: High-heel flip flops are back. Tuesday, April 9: If you missed Reconstruction on PBS, catch up on it now, and learn some history that…

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Filed Under: week in review Tagged With: daenerys, fenty, game of thrones, immortal style, judith boyd, style crone

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X Style Crone, and Fenty Too

May 29, 2019 by WendyB

It looks like Rihanna and I are on the same page! The musician and fashion/beauty mogul introduced Fenty, her new luxury clothing line under the LVMH corporate umbrella, with hand-picked models including 68-year-old JoAni Johnson. What better time to reveal the fourth image in my “Immortal Style” campaign featuring 76-year-old Judith Boyd, aka the Style…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, Jewelry, jewelry designer, my designs, Rihanna, skulls, tiara Tagged With: fenty, immortal style, joani johnson, judith boyd, style after 40, style after 50, style after 60, style crone

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 3

May 22, 2019 by WendyB

The rollout of my Immortal Style campaign continues! In this third image, 76-year-old model Judith Boyd — aka the Style Crone — wears the full suite of my Mary Queen of Scots snake designs: necklace, earrings, ring, and tiara. This collection was inspired by the term that the advisors of Elizabeth I used for Mary:…

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Filed Under: earrings, Jewelry, my designs, necklaces, rings Tagged With: elizabeth I, immortal style, judith boyd, mary queen of scots, style crone, tiara

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone, Part 2

May 15, 2019 by WendyB

It’s time to reveal the second image from my new brand campaign with Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone. In this one, she’s modeling my turquoise skull ring. The hand-carved skull is set in 18K yellow gold and accented by 192 rubies weighing a total of 1.84 carats. This one-of-a-kind piece is available on my…

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Filed Under: diamonds, earrings, inspiration, Jewelry, jewelry designer, mourning jewelry, my designs, rings, skulls Tagged With: #grombre, black diamonds, cufflinks, immortal style, judith boyd, natural hair, silver fox, skull jewelry, style crone, style over 50, style over 60, style over 70

Wendy Brandes Jewelry X the Style Crone

May 9, 2019 by WendyB

Just in case you missed her yesterday on the blog (and Instagram and YouTube!) I want to be sure you take a good long look at the new face of Wendy Brandes Jewelry: Judith Boyd, aka the Style Crone. Behold — and click to see the full horizontal image on my website)! In this photo,…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, age, Fashion, feminism, golden girls gang, Jewelry, models, OMG-worthy, skulls, video Tagged With: #grombre, aging disgracefully, immortal style, judith boyd, style crone, style over 50, style over 60, style over 70

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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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