Yoox is having a cutely named “Be My Valentino” sale of Valentino items through Feb. 14. You have to register for the site to shop the sale. How do you pronounce “Yoox,” anyway? Inquiring minds want to know. A romantic Valentino top Also, my Sophie heart necklace is about to be sent off to its…
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Musings on Voting and Football
If you live in one of the Super Tuesday states, don’t forget to vote. There’s no excuse not to vote because Buffy the Vampire Slayer is off the air. Some years ago, a woman I worked with went to her disorganized voting place, waited and waited and then left before getting to vote because the…
Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to all the gorgeous clients who fought their way through a monsoon to come to my trunk show last night. Congratulations to Christine, who won the diamond earrings in the drawing! Among the pieces sold were: Sunflower Ring Dewdrop Earrings in green amethyst Medici Poison Ring And there’s even more to be grateful…
Theodoric of York
A while ago, in a comment, gorgeous client Applevenusian mentioned the Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber skit from Saturday Night Live. Thanks to YouTube, you can all enjoy this skit about the medieval barber who treats every ailment with a good blood-letting. This has nearly all of the best SNL players in it, including frequent…
Sold! Part II
I had a great trunk show last night. Thanks to everyone who came! Here are a few of the things that sold: Diana Ring © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Papessa Prayer Locket in rose goldPapessa Locket © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by SquareMoose Clemence Ring in rock crystal and black spinelClemence Ring © Wendy…
A Few of My Favorite Things
Gorgeous client Shell recently asked me which of my own pieces are my favorites. That’s a tough question! But here are a few things that I like to wear. The Queen of Scots necklace, which you’ve all seen plenty of times (and I haven’t even gotten to my Mary Queen of Scots Book Club post…
Eat It, Huckers!
If you’re looking for thinspiration, skip this post. My gorgeous client Tina is the co-author of The Ski House Cookbook, which, as the cover cutely explains, is a collection of “Warm Winter Dishes for Cold Weather Fun.” Even cuter: each recipe has a difficulty rating just like ski runs do. Beware of the black diamond-rated…
Pining for Saipan
One of my custom-made rings is living in Saipan with my gorgeous client Deb. She sent me this photo of the ring contemplating the sunset. Deb originally moved to Saipan with her ex-parrot, Rodney. Rodney flew away to become king of the local birds, and now Deb has a handsome human named Brad to keep…
For Social Butterflies Only
You shy people better move along. Nothing to see here. For the more daring fashionistas, I present the supersize Butterfly Ring. (Butterfly Ring © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008) (Photo by John Muggenborg) The ring is 3″ at its widest point and 2 1/2″ high. The sample was made with blackened sterling silver and set with CZ….
Do You Ever Feel Like Something Is Missing?
Yet you can’t quite figure out what it is? “I can’t put my finger on it, but something is amiss, ” thought Gwendolyn. “Luckily, a LBD is always appropriate!” Gorgeous future client (ahem!) Jane, noticing my latex fetish, directed me to Syren Latex. Syren has high-end leggings as well as air-conditioned dresses. They also have…