In the beginning, there were emoji earrings … and earrings that should be emojis. Then there were customers who didn’t have pierced ears and needed their emojis in necklace form. Now, thanks to a request from gorgeous customer Cara, there are emoji rings. Cara asked for two: the peace sign … … and the ever-popular…
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Single on Valentine’s Day? I Have Jewelry for That.
Valentine’s Day is coming up — and not everyone is too happy about that. But cheer up! Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great jewelry. I’ve got waaaaay better options for single-lady self-gifting than a standard right-hand ring. Or you can turn it into Gal-entine’s Day by getting omething…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi to FGI’s Rising Star Awards
Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Awards lunch was held on Tuesday at Cipriani (the home of delicious Bellinis). I won the Rising Star Award for fine jewelry in 2012. This year, I nominated jewelry-designing sisters Yolanda and Amaia Torrubia of Torrubia & Torrubia for the same category, so I went to the lunch to show support….
Wendy Brandes Jewelry’s Emoji Earrings on Elle.com
A huge thank you goes out to Danielle Prescod of Elle.com for including my emoji single stud earrings in her “Style Splurge, Style Steal” feature today! The $35 earrings are the steal; a gorgeous Sergio Rossi sandal selling for $1,150 is the splurge. I’m glad that Danielle singled out my middle finger emoji earring in…
So ’80s! Single Earrings Catch On at the Golden Globes
Okay, here’s one more Golden Globes-related post because I’m so pleased to see Vogue recognizing the single-earring trend on the red carpet. Emma Watson, Amber Heard and Adèle Exarchopoulos of Blue Is the Warmest Color were all representing. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I was a huge fan of…
Build a Pair: The Latest Mix and Match Stud Earrings
Ever since I introduced my single stud earrings in 2012, I’ve encouraged my gorgeous clients to create their own mix-and-match pairs. Here are my most recent customer-created favorites. The peace sign and the gun emoji combo made me laugh. Clever! Each sterling-silver earring is $35. To recreate this pair, get the peace sign here and…
In New York? Shop With Me at Zang Toi’s Showroom Today
If you’re in New York but missed last night’s emoji pop-up shop, you can catch up with me at my designing friend Zang Toi’s showroom today. I’ll be there from noon till 7 PM or so. Zang Toi 18 E 48th St., 20th floor Between Madison and 5th Avenues Yesterday’s event at Eyebeam Art +…
Emoji Pop-Up Shop Is Tonight in NYC!
If you’re in New York tonight, don’t forget that you can shop for my WENDYB by Wendy Brandes jewelry in person at the Emoji Art & Design Show. Eyebeam Art + Technology Center 540 West 21st Street Between 10th and 11th Avenues 7 to 9 PM The press preview is at 6 PM. If you…
The Mandela Sign Language Scandal and Better Options
Have you seen the story about the fake sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s funeral? Well, even if you have, you haven’t REALLY experienced the story unless you’ve read Michael K’s version on Dlisted. I will not be satisfied until Michael K takes over all reporting for CNN, Fox News, the New York Times and…
Latest Blog Mentions and This Week’s Emoji Pop-Up Shop
Thank you to JustLuxe.com for featuring my 18K gold chicken-in-the-egg locket in its “Six Geese-A-Laying: The Perfect Golden Eggs for the Holidays” slideshow. The egg locket opens up to reveal a tiny silver hen with diamond eyes. Lift the hen off her nest, and you’ll spy three 18K gold eggs. I’ve only made one of…