New York’s LGBT Pride march is taking place on Sunday. If you’re going, keep your eyes peeled for Frances Goldin on the corner of East 18th Street and 5th Avenue. Goldin has been attending Pride for over 30 years, carrying a sign that says, “I Adore My Lesbian Daughters/Keep Them Safe.” Embed from Getty Images…
Throwback Thursday: Celine Dion’s Oscar Tux
Céline Dion was talking about fashion with People magazine recently, and I was glad to learn that she isn’t traumatized by the criticism of the backwards John Galliano tuxedo she wore to the 1999 Oscars. Embed from Getty Images Céline said: “When I wore that look, yes it was at the Oscars, and when I…
Wednesday’s Video: Vintage Clothing FAQ, Part 2
Today’s video is the second in a series in which I answer frequently asked questions about vintage clothes. In this segment, I talk about sizing and alterations. You get a bonus history lesson when I discuss England’s post-World-War-II food rationing! Last week, in the first part of the FAQ, I spoke about where I store…
What Wendy Wore: Sequins, Then and Now
Look, I changed my shoes (click to enlarge photos)! What Wendy Wore in 2015 and 2017 Both years – Top: G-Lish from now-closed Patricia Field store (2015, first seen here) Both years – Shorts: Castelbajac (2013, first seen here) 2015 Shoes: Prada (2010) 2017 Shoes: Prada (2011, first seen here) The 2015 photo was taken…
It’s an Honor to Be Nominated by WJA!
I’m delighted to be nominated in the design category for the Women’s Jewelry Association’s 2017 Awards for Excellence! This is the second year in a row that I’ve been nominated. Thank you, WJA! These awards have always recognized women in the jewelry and watch industries “who have demonstrated significant achievements throughout their careers.” This year,…
Shopping My Closet for a Square Bag
Shout out to New York Magazine for alerting me to this square bag by Moynat. I’ve been inspired to dust off my old square bag by Muxart. (Isn’t it odd that the brand names are so close?) It was never as glamorous as the Moynat bag and it’s a little the worse for wear now,…
Happy 75th to My Almost-Husband, Paul McCartney
My almost-husband Paul McCartney turned 75 today! I like that number. #ThrowbackOfTheDay: @PaulMcCartney loved a selfie back in the '60s pic.twitter.com/KWDpn2WotS — NME (@NME) June 18, 2017 Sir Paul’s birthday reminds me that I’ve been meaning to write about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. (The release date…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, June 12: Thoughts on the deaths of Adam West, EMD, and Libet Johnson. Tuesday, June 13: Wearing my “windowpane” Ossie Clark dress. Wednesday, June 14: Answering questions I get about vintage clothes. Thursday, June 15: Vegas Gems. Friday, June 16: June…
Pearls, Pearls, Pearls: June’s Birthstone Has a Moment
June’s birthstone is the pearl, and it’s having a fashion moment with the faux version turning up on denim and shoes. Gorgeous jewelry blogger Monica Stephenson wore pearl-adorned jeans by Tu es mon TRÉSOR to a gold-industry conference in April. I was up on the stage participating in a panel about jewelry and story-telling and…
Throwback Thursday: Vegas Gems
I skipped last week’s big jewelry trade shows in Las Vegas because I have a new plan for working with retailers — one that I will reveal soon. The decision made sense from a business perspective, but personally, I missed seeing the group of jewelry-industry women known as the Vegas Gems. Click the photos to…