I very rarely suffer from buyer’s remorse, but every once in a while I come down with a case of non-buyer’s remorse. Right now I have it bad for the silver Giuseppe Zanotti wedge sneakers that Sporty Spice wore at the Olympic closing ceremonies. I loved those sneakers when I saw them, but I sternly…
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A High Heel That’s as Comfortable as a Sneaker, Guaranteed
The “Big City Pump Silhouette Sneaker” by Be&D is highlarious. You’d definitely get the best of both worlds with that one. I’m normally a big fan of trompe l’oeil fashion, but I prefer real heel height, so I’ve been wearing the hell out of my Thelma wedge sneakers by Ash Shoes. I wore them to,…
What Shontelle Wore at NYFW: Wendy Brandes Jewelry
Gorgeous Barbados-born singer/songwriter Shontelle — Rihanna’s childhood friend — has been out and about during New York Fashion Week, and she’s been wearing my jewelry! You know Shontelle: Her song “Impossible” was a big hit in 2010. Shontelle has been spending quality time with one of my favorite rings: the onyx skull with tsavorite (green…
Teenage Dream: Converse Ultra-High-Tops
I tried to get an interview with someone from Converse for my Huffington Post wedge sneaker story, but, unfortunately, it didn’t work out. I wanted to ask the company about its sales because it seems to me that Converse’s classic Chuck Taylor sneaker — whether low-top or high-top — has become more popular than ever…
In Love With Vintage Todd Oldham Beaded Boots
I’ve always been fond of 1990s fashion designer Todd Oldham, and I’ve acquired a number of his pieces, including this tie-dyed velvet skirt. You know what would be a great addition to my Oldham collection? These beaded boots, available from vintage dealer Marilyn Glass via 1stdibs.com. I’m in love. As much as I like Todd,…
Bloggers on Huffington Post; the Truth About Sporty Spice
My looooong–awaited post on wedge sneakers is finally live on the Huffington Post’s Stylelist site. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY. I started working on this in May! But, as often happens when I hold on to a post for a long time, I got to add some good information to it. During the Spice…
What Wendy Wore: Happy 4th of July!
Yesterday, I said I wouldn’t show you my new Terry de Havilland shoes until today. The reason for that should now be obvious: They’re perfect for the 4th of July. Terry’s wife Liz told me that the flag shoes were originally designed in 1972, but that this particular pair was made for the 2004 opening…
London Bloggers, the Queen and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Cobbler
Tomorrow is the 4th of July. Normally, I’d be packing to go to London to visit my peeps there. Then I’d go on to Paris for Bastille Day. But my summer travel got pushed up to June this year. I didn’t have time to blog about the trip as it was happening because I spent…
What Wendy Wore: Casual in Castelbajac
I love to take boat rides when I’m traveling. Maybe I’m a sailor at heart. I certainly dress the part on occasion, thanks to designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. While too many viewings of Titanic have scared me off ocean crossings, I never get tired of the Bateaux Mouches in Paris. During a visit to the…
Great Minds Think Alike … About Embroidered Boots
I’ve always wanted a pair of embroidered vintage Golo boots. Aren’t they spectacular? These suede Jimmy Choo boots remind me of the Golos … … but the Choos are more subtle, with less embroidery and muted colors. I’m going to hold out for the eye-catching originals.