In February, after my Valentine’s Day post, I promised myself I was going to turn over a new leaf in March — right in time for spring — and go back to blogging regularly. I was quite the prolific blogger for almost 13 years. I even blogged through the first couple of months of the…
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Get NASTY About Abortion Rights
Once again, my famous sterling-silver NASTY necklace is raising funds for abortion rights! From now through September 18 (or until inventory runs out), I will donate $100 of the $300 purchase price of each necklace sold to the group of 10 Texas abortion funds that I mentioned in last week’s post. (As always, I will…
Fine Jewelry for the Holidays
If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas present (or a belated Hanukkah gift) for a loved one or yourself, I’ve got some fresh jewelry options for you! For responsibly sourced jewelry that gives back to mining communities in Tanzania and Kenya, check out the ANZA PURE x Wendy Brandes rough-gemstone designs in 18K gold that…
Tag Us on Instagram!
I love seeing my gorgeous customers enjoying their new jewelry. Tag WendyBrandesJewelry on Instagram so I can peep you, like horror fanatic Jillian did with her photo of her new hockey mask and chainsaw earring set. I’m on Twitter also (at least for now, but that’s a whole separate story), which is where Mrs. SMH…
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…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Tuesday: Giving Tuesday is over, but you can still give to these worthy causes. Thursday: Recommended reading for World AIDS Day. Saturday: My holiday/birthday wish list is all about staying warm. Over on Instagram, you can see another one of my NASTY…
Holiday Wish List
The last time I did a holiday/birthday wish list — at my right-hand woman Eryn’s behest — was in 2014. That one was inspired by Gwen Stefani’s 2005 video for “Cool.” Looking back at the list, I am struck by a bad case of non-buyer’s remorse: I still yearn for that Junya Watanabe denim skirt!…