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Great Minds Think Alike … About Stripes

January 6, 2009 by WendyB

Rewind! I meant to do a “great minds think alike” post about the vintage Clovis Ruffin dress I wore on New Year’s. The stripes are on the diagonal and so am I! Clearly Gwen Stefani agrees that black-and-white-striped, one-shoulder dresses never go out of style. Embed from Getty Images Gwen wore her dress first, but…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, dresses, great minds think alike, holidays, vintage

Topshop’s Ossie Clark Ripoff

October 23, 2008 by WendyB

I’ve mentioned before that Topshop has been using textile designer Celia Birtwell’s association with Ossie Clark to knock off the late designer’s work. To sum it up for those who didn’t read my previous post on the topic, Celia was married to Ossie back in the day. She designed the striking prints that were used…

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Filed Under: dresses, great minds think alike, Ossie Clark, pictures of me

Great Minds Think Alike … About Hearts

September 28, 2008 by WendyB

I came across this vintage Patrick Kelly dress on Vast Vintage. Doesn’t it remind you of the vintage Moschino I wore on Valentine’s Day?

Filed Under: dresses, great minds think alike, pictures of me, vintage

Great Minds Think Alike … About Feathers

September 20, 2008 by WendyB

I spotted this vintage Michel Goma dress at CMadeleine‘s. Doesn’t the print remind you of this Ossie Clark?

Filed Under: dresses, great minds think alike, Ossie Clark, vintage

Moschino’s Got Balls

June 17, 2008 by WendyB

These Moschino shoes are very Pierre Hardy, no? Moschino shoes Pierre Hardy shoes

Filed Under: great minds think alike, shoes

Great Minds Think Alike About … Boots

May 9, 2008 by WendyB

Here’s a photo taken in London by Face Hunter this week: And here’s a photo taken by me in Paris last month: Now I want to know who makes these boots! UPDATED TO ADD: It’s not the same person. Check out my original post. For the record, I heart these boots. They looked clownish to…

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Filed Under: boots, great minds think alike, Street Style

No, Really, Cut It Out

March 13, 2008 by WendyB

I think the cut-out wedge is a funny little trend. I wrote about some of the more expensive versions here. This shoe is more moderately priced. BCBGirls Proud Wedge, $97.99 , heels.com Via Trendinista And if you’re really thrifty, Target has a version. Xhilaration Tonia Wedge Sandals, $17.99, Target.com I think this proves that manufacturers…

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Filed Under: great minds think alike, shoes

Great Minds Think Alike About Floral Rings

February 21, 2008 by WendyB

It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Original Diorette ring by Dior. More variations can be seen here. Juicy Couture’s ring via The Glam Guide I hope Juicy doesn’t decide to pay me a compliment like this. Thanks, but no thanks.

Filed Under: great minds think alike, rings

Models and White Powder

February 8, 2008 by WendyB

My adorable designer friend Zang Toi showed his Adirondacks-inspired fall 2008 collection at Bryant Park today. You can see a video of the whole show here. (Select “shows” and then mouse over the images for his name. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the rockin’ music he really used.) Check out the fake snow sprinkled around the…

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Filed Under: designers, great minds think alike, sweaters, vintage, zang toi

Cut It Out, You Heel!

February 6, 2008 by WendyB

Along with other bloggers, I’ve been observing the recent stampede of cut-out heels with interest. Robert Clergerie Giuseppe Zanotti Dior KORS Michael Kors Nine West The Nine West shoes in action at Kingdom of Style More KORS Michael Kors Luichiny United Nude was ahead of the pack when it launched its Mobius style in 2003….

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Filed Under: bedroom alert, great minds think alike, shoes

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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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