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Fashion Repeats Itself: Trompe L’oeil Zippers

February 22, 2016 by WendyB

I’ve always had a love for trompe l’oeil clothing. Fashion that makes me laugh! That’s what I’m all about. Back in 2009, I had a dress with a big faux zipper down the back. I wore that to a fashion show that featured a vomiting front-row attendee and a fainting runway model.  In other words,…

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Filed Under: Fashion Repeats Itself, pictures of me, vintage

OMG-Worthy: Vintage Trompe L’oeil Gown

December 8, 2012 by WendyB

I’ve previously documented my passion for trompe l’oeil clothing, so it should be no surprise that this vintage Roberta Di Camerino gown blew my mind when I saw it on 1stdibs.com. I’m amazed that it’s a wool jersey. I figured it would be some kind of slippery nylon. SO! MUCH! FUN!

Filed Under: dresses, OMG-worthy, vintage

My Best Dressed at the 2021 Grammys Is …

March 15, 2021 by WendyB

The winner of my Best Dressed/Wear What You Want award for the 2020 Grammys is Billy Porter and his fabulous mechanical hat! Yeah, I said 2020. I know the 2021 Grammys ceremony was on last night, and I’ll get to that eventually, but I’m a wee bit behind! There was a lot going on when…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, awards shows, Best Dressed/Wear What You Want Award, Celebrities, dresses, Fashion, feminism, Grammys, In the News, music, OMG-worthy, politics, racism Tagged With: beyonce, grammys 2021, megan thee stallion, neil portnow, the weeknd

Huffing and Puffing to Do My Huffington Puffer Story

March 7, 2014 by WendyB

The unusually cold and snowy winter we’ve had in New York City had me eager to do one of my Huffington Post fashion round-ups about stylish puffer (aka puffa) jackets, but it wasn’t meant to be. I didn’t get as many volunteers as I would like. Maybe I’ll try again next year. There should be…

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Filed Under: blogs and bloggers, fashion trends, Huffington Post, jackets, vintage

What Wendy Wore: New Year’s Eve, Hostess Style

January 1, 2013 by WendyB

A “hostess gown” is described by the website Vintage Fashion Guild as “a dressy full length garment for [home] entertaining, but not as formal as evening wear. Other than the full length, the lines followed current fashion.” The style was most popular from the 1930s to the 1970s, according to the site. In a December…

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, gorgeous friends, holidays, on the town, outfit post, parties, pictures of me, Stacy Lomman, The WendyB Pose, vintage designers, What Wendy Wore

A High Heel That’s as Comfortable as a Sneaker, Guaranteed

October 4, 2012 by WendyB

The “Big City Pump Silhouette Sneaker” by Be&D is highlarious. You’d definitely get the best of both worlds with that one. I’m normally a big fan of trompe l’oeil fashion, but I prefer real heel height, so I’ve been wearing the hell out of my Thelma wedge sneakers by Ash Shoes. I wore them to,…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, Huffington Post, outfit post, pictures of me, prada, sneakers, Stacy Lomman, travel, What Wendy Wore

What Would Carine Roitfeld Think?

February 19, 2010 by WendyB

I’m still in love with trompe l’oeil clothing. The latest piece to catch my eye is this vintage Moschino jacket with a pocket that looks like a purse. French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld once said, “… I do not like handbags. I do not wear handbags. It is not a nice look, to carry a…

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Filed Under: jackets, vintage Tagged With: carine roitfeld, moschino

Sweatergasm

December 8, 2009 by WendyB

I wrote about Antoni & Alison’s cool intarsia sweaters in June 2008 but I never got one. I couldn’t make a decision because they were all so cute. Spotting another intarsia piece online recently reminded me about Antoni & Alison, so I checked the website and nearly passed out. You know how I feel about…

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Filed Under: polls, sweaters Tagged With: antoni & alison

Tricky Pick of the Day

November 6, 2009 by WendyB

I have a weakness for trompe l’oeil clothing: Trompe l’oeil stitched motorcycle jacket Trompe l’oeil safety pin skirt Trompe l’oeil zipper dress Trompe l’oeil ribbon neckline dress Trompe l’oeil Lego dress But I don’t like wearing a “crisp white shirt.” The fact that a “crisp white shirt” is supposed to be a wardrobe staple irks…

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Filed Under: Castelbajac, shopping suggestions, tops Tagged With: proenza schouler

Outfit Post: A Stitch in Time

November 1, 2009 by WendyB

I don’t love being in front of a camera. I have one look: a big smile. If I don’t smile, my eyes are still smiling. If my eyes aren’t smiling, I look sad instead of serious or sexy. Plus I’m always disappointed that I don’t look like a young Sophia Loren in the pictures. Inside,…

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Filed Under: acne jeans, jackets, my designs, necklaces, outfit post, pictures of me, shoes Tagged With: jayne mansfield, sophia loren

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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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