I started out 2019 with a fashion choice that was simultaneously rare for me … yet typical. What was rare that I wore a dress that I’d never worn before. What was typical for me is that I’d owned the dress for four years before wearing it once. And this wasn’t even the longest I’ve…
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Tuesday’s the Day: Nobody Is Above the Law
“NOW’S THE TIME. Stop watching the news and getting depressed. Stop asking what you, as just one person, can do. You can do something — SHOW UP. There are more than 500 impeachment eve events THIS TUESDAY — find one, bring a friend, and SHOW UP.” – Ezra Levin, co-founder of activist network Indivisible If…
Pennie Smith and the Clash, 40 Years Ago Today
Punk-rock legends The Clash played the Palladium in New York City on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, 1979. The second night — which was 40 years ago today — was the show during which Paul Simonon smashed his bass guitar. Photographer Pennie Smith‘s shot of that moment became the cover art of The Clash’s London…
Meeting Warren Again, Hating Bezos Again
Last night, Democratic presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren gave a rousing speech in New York City’s Washington Square Park. I was there with my fellow activist friends Debra and Susan. We all agreed that Warren gave off the energy of a winner. View this post on Instagram Sound up! Walking onstage to @dollyparton ‘s #9to5…
Wedding Wednesday: Brown Diamond for a Dude
Two years ago, I shared this photo of a brown-diamond engagement ring that I custom-made for a man to wear. (It’s shown next to one of my own platinum styles.) View this post on Instagram Man's 18K gold yellow ring with brown diamond, shown next to my own platinum thumb ring. Custom-made for a gorgeous…
20 Years Later: JFK Jr., Carolyn, and Lauren
It’s been 20 years since the Friday-evening small-plane crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr.; his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy; and one of Carolyn’s older twin sisters, Lauren Bessette. I was the managing editor of People magazine’s website, three months into the job after spending the previous 10 years in business news. This era seems so…
What Wendy Wore: Ossie Clark at the Loebs Again
MrB almost always attends the annual Gerald Loeb Awards for business and financial journalism. He got the Loeb lifetime achievement award himlsef in 2002, and I don’t think a year’s gone by when someone hasn’t thanked him in an acceptance speech. I often go to the Loebs with him to catch up with people I’ve…
RIP, Gloria Vanderbilt
I wish I could find a shareable version of Richard Avedon’s starkly chic portrait of Gloria Vanderbilt wearing Mainbocher for Harper’s Bazaar. Fortunately, Gloria herself posted it on Instagram. CLICK HERE. Vanderbilt died Monday aged 95 from stomach cancer. She was born into fame thanks to her father, a wealthy and dissolute great-grandson of 19th-century…
Jewels of the Month: Time to Give Women a Hand
I’ve got a limited number of my sterling-silver emoji earrings left. Ten of those depict hand gestures; they’re sold as single studs that you can mix and match. Through Sunday, June 16, at 11:59 p.m. ET, I will donate $10 from each $35 purchase of a single stud to your choice of She Should Run…
Game of Thrones: Conclusion and Questions
This is a fact. At the end, it will always be the animals that will be loyal to us#GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/xM9RjcpcN8 — Mrs. Chips (@Patolalalala) May 20, 2019 Drogon and Ghost: the best bois of Westeros and Essos combined! Another fact: This was an awesome visual. "You're a Dragon. Be a Dragon." The best shot of…