My designing friend Zang Toi had a sample sale earlier this week, and I joined him at his showroom to sell my WENDYB by Wendy Brandes jewelry. In between customers, I admired Zang’s offerings, including this dress from his Spring 2014 “Ballet Babe” collection. I couldn’t resist trying on a couple of dresses. I decided…
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What Wendy Wore: Blue Lipstick #2 by Melt Cosmetics
I was very pleased with the blue lipstick — Doll by Ka’Oir — that I wore to my designing friend Zang Toi’s Fall/Winter 2014 runway show last month. Because I was happy with that one, I wasn’t planning on buying another blue lipstick, but I couldn’t resist a deeper shade by Melt Cosmetics, mainly because…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi at Vanity Fair’s 2014 Oscar Party
Every year, the Vanity Fair Oscar party is the Best!Party!Ever! Last night was no exception. We walked in right behind Paula Patton, who is quite tall and looked RADIANT without that up-to-no-good Robin Thicke by her side. I couldn’t get over her perfect skin. Paula, Glenn Close, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck all had their…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi for a Pre-Oscar Party
The last time I wore the mermaid outfit by my designing friend Zang Toi, the weather in New York City was monsoon-like. Now, in Los Angeles, the weather is … monsoon-like. MrB said cheerfully, “At least you’re dressed to swim home!” Indeed I am! What Wendy Wore Halter and skirt: Zang Toi (2013) Shoes: Tom…
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi’s Fall 2014 Show
My designing friend Zang Toi (pronounced “Toy”) presented his Fall 2014 collection at the tents at Lincoln Center last Wednesday. Zang is often inspired by places and eras, and this season’s inspiration was 1930s Shanghai, aka the “Paris of the Orient.” Highlights included the sleek trouser suits Zang does so well … … brocade ……
What Wendy Wore: Zang Toi to FGI’s Rising Star Awards
Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Awards lunch was held on Tuesday at Cipriani (the home of delicious Bellinis). I won the Rising Star Award for fine jewelry in 2012. This year, I nominated jewelry-designing sisters Yolanda and Amaia Torrubia of Torrubia & Torrubia for the same category, so I went to the lunch to show support….
What Wendy Wore: Meeting Bloggers Past and Present
MrB gave a speech about ethics in journalism on Sunday night. He was addressing the alumni of an interesting program called Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics. The FASPE website says: “The Fellowships provide journalism, law, medical, and seminary students a structured program of study that initially focuses on the role of…
Year in Review: What Wendy Wore in 2013
Here’s a “What Wendy Wore” outfit for each month of 2013. Click the photos for the original posts. I got the year off to a lively start with the vintage dress I wore last New Year’s Eve. I wore fuchsia again in February to Vanity Fair’s Oscar party. My designing friend Zang Toi made this…
What Wendy Will Wear: Zang Toi’s Fall 2014 Show
Whenever my designing friend Zang Toi and I do a sale together, we end up buying each others’ wares. Yesterday, Zang bought my heart and bunny stud earrings for the ladies in his office. I tried on a jacket that I’d admired during the runway show for Zang’s Spring 2013 Bouquet D’Amour collection. It’s pinstriped…
In New York? Shop With Me at Zang Toi’s Showroom Today
If you’re in New York but missed last night’s emoji pop-up shop, you can catch up with me at my designing friend Zang Toi’s showroom today. I’ll be there from noon till 7 PM or so. Zang Toi 18 E 48th St., 20th floor Between Madison and 5th Avenues Yesterday’s event at Eyebeam Art +…