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Year in Review: Jewels of the Month for 2019

December 30, 2019 by WendyB

The highlight of 2019 for Wendy Brandes Jewelry was a gem of a person! I am still madly in love with the photo shoot I did with Judith Boyd, aka Style Crone, because I’m always trying to show that jewelry is for everyone. When I did appearances this year, I decorated my booth/case with photos…

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Filed Under: birthstone, Custom work, diamonds, earrings, featured jewel, gems, gold, gorgeous clients, jewel of the month, Jewelry, jewelry designer, lockets, maneater collection, my designs, necklaces, redesigns, skulls, year in review Tagged With: custom jewelry, custom ring, judith boyd, redesigned jewelry, skull jewelry, style crone, widow jewelry, widow's ring

The Weeks in Review

August 18, 2019 by WendyB

In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog recently. Monday, August 5: The first thing you should do to combat gun violence is both the easiest and most important. Tuesday, August 6: This week, there was a vigil to draw attention to victims of gun violence. That’s in the past now, but…

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Filed Under: week in review Tagged With: ageism, gun control now, gwen berry, style crone

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

Back From the Glencoe Festival of Art

July 31, 2019 by WendyB

Whoa! I think the past week was the longest break I’ve taken from blogging in 12 years! I was preparing for the Glencoe Festival of Art in Glencoe, Ill., — my first outdoor art festival. Then I was at the festival, and then I was recovering from the festival! Thank you to my gorgeous sister…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, travel Tagged With: glencoe festival of art, judith boyd, maye musk, style crone, style over 50, style over 60, style over 70

A “Dirty Dozen” Blogversary

July 23, 2019 by WendyB

It’s my 12th blogversary! It’s Dirty Dozen time! I mean, literally, here’s a video from D12. That video starts with OG rapper Ice-T (the husband of my OG obsession, Coco). His lines include direct quotes from The Warriors, an OG movie. That’s appropriate because I’m an OG blogger from the big burst of fashion blogs…

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Filed Under: anniversaries, blogs and bloggers, blogversary, Fashion, Special Occasions Tagged With: d12, ice-t, judith boyd, kingdom of style, style crone, the warriors

The Weeks in Review

July 14, 2019 by WendyB

In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog in June. Monday, June 3:  Giambattista Valli floof meets H&M. Wednesday, June 5: More photos of the Style Crone. Thursday, June 6: Sheila of Ephemera has a vintage toga party. Monday, June 10: Belatedly celebrating Ossie Clark’s 77th birthday. Tuesday, June 11: Always a…

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Filed Under: week in review Tagged With: activism, concentration camps, elizabeth warren, megan rapinoe, paul mccartney, style crone, tiffany caban

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

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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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