Earlier this year, I ogled a L.A.M.B. dress on the soon-to-be-defunct eLuxury. I didn’t plan to get it, but when it was reduced further I couldn’t resist. More recently, I was rummaging through my gorgeous client Melissa‘s closet (she was rummaging with me — I didn’t break into her house) and I found she had…
Jewelry
Great Minds Think Alike … About Flowers
Gorgeous blogger Fabulous Girl and I met up for drinks at Butter on Thursday so she could show me a diamond ring that needs repair. However, I became distracted by a J. Crew ring she was wearing. After I commented on it (“Oh my God!”) two or three times, she asked me if I wanted…
Disappointed?
Didn’t get what you wanted for Xmas? Wendy Brandes Jewelry is having a sale till December 31. Treat yourself! Lotus Flower Necklace in sterling silver with sapphireThere’s one left in stock! UPDATED TO ADD: You will also be doing a good deed by keeping me out of future Wall Street Journal stories like this one…
Donald Brooks Dress Debut
Earlier this month, I mentioned that I got this vintage Donald Brooks dress on eBay. The dress in its original form. Photos by eBay seller. After having the wonderful Jean of Ghost Tailor make some serious alterations, I wore it to my birthday dinner with MrB last night. In this picture, I’m wearing the dress…
MMMBop
Make someone’s holiday month merry! I usually make my Boleyn initial necklaces to order, but I happen to have one silver M in stock and ready to go. If you order by Monday, I will send it out by express mail and you’ll have it in time for Christmas. Take a look at the gold…
I Blame the Ladies
I went out with a bunch of L.A.-based bloggers and I am a little tipsy. I meant to name these new earrings tonight but now I can’t come up with anything. What do you think? They’re 18K rose gold with gold-colored pearls. The earrings, not the drunk bloggers. Interested in these? Email me wbjewelry at…
Same Old, Same Old
Here I am a couple of days ago, in my Black Halo top, Acne jeans and Karl Lagerfeld shoes from 1994. My Prada Gaufre bag is on the table. I’m standing in a hotel lobby. And here I am in March 2008, in my Black Halo top, Acne jeans and 1994 Karl Lagerfeld shoes. My…
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Jewelry photos are strange. All the small pieces look big … and all the big pieces look small. From this picture, you might think my new Wildflower Earrings were harmless little studs, but I assure you that they are actually big, bold, kickass earrings. I bet you didn’t know that flowers could kick ass. Well,…
Sale! Sale! Sale!
I’m pleased to announce the holiday sale at Wendy Brandes Jewelry. Check it out. Now! I command you. The discount codes are on the product pages, so click on the item you want to see which promo code is on its page. This bat wants to go to a loving home.He’s 10% off; how can…
Turn Over a New Leaf
Are you the type of person who resolves to turn over a new leaf every New Year’s Eve, only to break your resolution by January 2? WendyB is here to help. My new Oak Leaf Necklace will remind you to stick with your resolution. Much more glamorous than a string tied around your finger, no?…