For my birthday today, I have to post a Kids in the Hall clip. Here’s what was on the blog this week: Monday: Gwen Stefani does Vogue and she does it well. Tuesday: Keith Richards turns 69. Wednesday: Jewelry under $100. Thursday: A beautiful bride and her Wendy Brandes engagement ring. Friday: The NRA is…
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Wendy’s Week in Review: December 9 – December 15
When are people going to learn that “reporting” based on lightning-fast readings of Twitter and/or Facebook feeds isn’t real reporting? I was aggravated at the beginning of this month when at least a dozen gossip and news websites wrote that a quasi-celebrity was tweeting insults about a major celebrity. The story even made it to…
Cat Photo Frenzy and the Week in Review
MrB says that ever since FitzRoy the cat came home with me in April, our apartment has been like a French farce, with doors constantly opening and closing. Animal traffic flow is the issue. Because I test allergic to cats, FitzRoy isn’t allowed in the master bedroom. But Gigi the dog eats and sleeps in…
Distressed About Leather, Plus the Week in Review
As a lifelong feminist, it pains me to admit it, but there is one thing that men are often* better at than women … SHOPPING. Surprise! But it’s true. And I’m not talking about how men are hunters and women are gatherers when it comes to trips to the mall. I’m more interested in the…
Cyber Monday Sale Code and Week in Review
Through tomorrow, Cyber Monday, I’m offering an additional 25% off all jewelry on my sale page. To get the discount, use the code THX2012 in the final step of the checkout process. (You won’t see the request for the code until that last page; don’t freak out!) And Small Business Saturday was yesterday, but if…
Wendy’s Week in Review: November 12 – November 17
I didn’t get to watch the American Music Awards tonight. Was there anyone deserving of one of my highly coveted Wear What You Want awards? From what I’ve seen online, it looks like there was a lot of lace. Pink tweeted her cool hairdo before the event, so I’ll have to check out her complete…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry in Ocean Home; Week in Review
A huge thanks to the editors at Ocean Home magazine for including great shots of my jewelry in the December/January issue. My Marie Antoinette ring has a page all to itself! My Marie Antoinette earrings and one-of-a-kind, rose-quartz “seashell” ring are featured too. You can follow Ocean Home on Twitter here. Here’s what I had…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 29 – November 4
Obviously, Hurricane Sandy was the big news in my area this week. Here are a few ways to help people affected by the storm: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. If you’re in New York City, check for volunteer opportunities at NYC Service. Give blood; many regularly scheduled…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 22 – October 28
This week, I added “at sign” and hashtag sterling-silver single earrings to my WENDYB by Wendy Brandes diffusion line. They are $35 per earring ($70 per pair). I only made two of each design and I might have to raise the prices slightly for the next batch, so get ’em now if you like the…
Wendy’s Week in Review: October 15 – October 21
This week included more drama with my swear rings. Monday: Eek! A swear-ring knockoff has been spotted on another retailer’s website. Tuesday: I should have bought these silver wedge sneakers by Giuseppe Zanotti; October’s Jewel of the Month was inspired by Marie Antoinette. Wednesday: Happy 40th birthday to Eminem! And the nice peeps at Patricia…