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What Wendy Wore: Valentine’s Day

February 18, 2017 by WendyB

On Valentine’s Day, I wore my 1990s leather vest by Gemma Kahng. I’ve worn it before for Valentine’s Day and anniversaries. It’s got heart buttons too. My Diana heart ring went well with the vest. You know I love theme dressing! MrB and I went to Aquagrill. They have a great oysters there. MrB likes…

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Filed Under: Fashion, holidays, Jewelry, my designs, rings, Special Occasions, Valentine's Day, vests, vintage, What Wendy Wore Tagged With: gemma kahng, heart jewelry, shrek, valentine's day

What to Watch for a Happy Galentine’s Day

February 14, 2017 by WendyB

In honor of February 14, I’m going to dole out some tough love, because I’m tired of people who moan that occasions like Valentine’s Day are overrated, too stressful, or no fun. via GIPHY Stop waiting around for someone else to make your (holi)day! You’ve got to squeeze all the celebratory moments you can out…

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Filed Under: holidays, Special Occasions, Valentine's Day Tagged With: galentine's day, valentine's day

Fashion Repeats Itself: Rihanna Wears Black Mesh

February 8, 2012 by WendyB

Just a week ago, I did a Fashion Repeats Itself post comparing new black, mesh-topped dresses to a bodysuit I wore in 1993. On Sunday, Rihanna outdid the dress-wearing ladies by sporting a bodysuit JUST LIKE ME! Well, maybe not just like me. She forgot the mom jeans. The other thing Rihanna is missing is…

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Filed Under: cufflinks, Fashion Repeats Itself, holiday gift ideas, holidays, necklaces, Rihanna, Valentine's Day Tagged With: valentine's day

Valentine’s Day Sale on February 10

February 2, 2010 by WendyB

UPDATED FEBRUARY 10: The sale has been postponed till February 11 due to heavy snow. Virtual pre-sale is extended through February 10. More details here. The rest of this post was published before the blizzard came though! Join me on February 10, have a glass of Prosecco and buy someone a beautiful Valentine’s gift from…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, sale, things to do in nyc Tagged With: valentine's day

Be Pretty in Pink for Less

January 9, 2010 by WendyB

As I’ve said before, I’m discontinuing my Mignonette earring style in order to focus on new designs. I have just a few Mignonettes remaining, including my all-time favorite pair in 18K white gold, diamonds and beautiful pink-striped rhodochrosite. This is the only pair I made with rhodochrosite so it is one-of-a-kind! These earrings are normally…

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Filed Under: earrings, my designs, sale Tagged With: pink earrings, rhodochrosite, valentine's day

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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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