The Fall 2013 fashion shows have wrapped up and Eric Wilson of The New York Times, who observed a lot of mini-trends on the runways, picked one that stood out to him: “… most intriguing, both in its pervasiveness and its silliness,” he wrote, “is the fur skirt.” But, Wilson wondered, why does the fur…
Jewelry
Harper’s Bazaar Tells Us to Think Pink!
I just came across this “Think Pink” page in the March issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Makes me crave the sight of Washington, D.C.,’s cherry blossoms, which are due to bloom at the end of this month. If you’re interested in pink jewelry options in addition to those on Bazaar’s page, take a look at a…
WWD Likes Social-Media Jewelry; Buy Yours From Me!
I was excited to see today’s Women’s Wear Daily story about the social-media-influenced fine-jewelry designs. While my signature Wendy Brandes line is inspired by women’s history, my WENDYB by Wendy Brandes diffusion line is all about pop culture, particularly the online world. My first design for the diffusion line was the four-ring swear ring set…
Two Custom Necklaces in Sterling Silver
Can’t find the jewelry design of your dreams? Let me make it for you! I do custom engagement/wedding rings in both traditional and avant-garde styles. I can also do any other kind of non-wedding jewelry. Want a big tiger ring? Got ya covered. Fancy cufflinks that look like your dogs? Sure thing. Want to put your…
“Exit Through the Gift Shop”*
I can’t resist a museum gift shop. When I’m at one in real life, I’m drawn to catalogs and books. On the Internets, I look at fashion. Last night, I was browsing some gift shops online when I hit the Guggenheim‘s site. Why didn’t I know that this New York City museum sells a reproduction…
New Earring on the Website. Plus, the Week(s) in Review
You know when someone is talking nonsense to you and it would be way too rude to say, “So what?” so you say, “Annnnndddd?” instead? Obviously, it isn’t that much better than “So what?” So bite your tongue and let your lobe(s) do the bitching with my single ampersand earring in sterling silver. I gave…
A Lesson in Layering Jewelry From Lori
Check out my gorgeous client Lori Kadezabek wearing all her sterling-silver Wendy Brandes necklaces at once. From the top down, she’s got my teeny Genie, my vampire stake and my Isabella wolf-fang. (Cool top too, right?) Lori ordered herself a genie after I put that style on sale last week. The same day, I got…
Win a Wendy Brandes Necklace From Lucky Today
Today is the day! You only have 24 hours to enter Lucky Magazine’s Lucky Breaks Giveaway to win a diamond necklace from my collection.
Valentine’s Day Reminder: Down to the Wire for Jewelry!
If you’re in the U.S., you can still order Valentine’s Day jewelry from me and get it in time. Just choose overnight delivery on checkout. (If you’re in New York City, you can order on the 14th and I can send your order by messenger. Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com for that…
Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate With a Snake.
It’s the Chinese New Year today — welcome to the Year of the Snake, like it or not! Alas, a lot of people don’t like it very much, according to Friday’s Wall Street Journal. The Snake is seen as less auspicious than the Year of the Dragon that just ended. And there’s another problem when…