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Wendy Brandes Jewelry is basically a fashion/jewelry blog, but I also write about medieval history, feminism, dogs and anything else that inspires me.
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eBay Pick of the Day: Ossie Clark Sweater
I haven't seen many vintage Ossie Clark sweaters. I recently posted about the only one that I own here.Not my favorite photoWell, right now, on eBay, there's an Ossie Clark cardigan with very similar detailing to my sweater. That means that if you ge...
Peace Out
The rage for studs is still going strong. (Am I the only one not attempting a DIY "Balmain" blazer?) Of course, this isn't the first time around for the studded look. Check out this 1990 Moschino leather jacket, just sold at Katy Kane Vintage &...
More Todd Oldham for Two Bloggers
After I posted on the recent unemployment of designer Todd "La-Z-Boy" Oldham, gorgeous blogger Miss Cavendish mentioned she was looking for an early '90s Vogue cover that showed Todd's Western look. I didn't track down the photo in question, but I di...
Todd Oldham Flashback
I stumbled across a great video of designer Todd Oldham's 1993 Spring show here. The clothes are colorful, models are glamazons and everyone looks like they're having a great time. So much better than a lot of shows today, where blank-faced, half-sta...
I Heart This Dress
My friend Evan has this Bob Mackie dress at his vintage store Frock.$645 at FrockCheck out the fuchsia ruffle at the bottom. There's also an adorable fuchsia sequin heart on the back. If I had this one, I'd wear it on Valentine's Day, of course. I ha...
Brother, Can You Spare £1,145?
Because I would like to buy this shabby-chic Junya Watanabe denim jacket. £1,145.00 at BrownsI regret not buying this vintage Cavalli denim jacket while I had the chance. At $645, it was a steal!Vintage CavalliIf you are not reading this via an RSS ...
Ass Flowers Are the New Butt Bow
I loved handsome blogger Dale's comment on my last post, referring to the Zang Toi dress that I wore to an Oscar party: "Awesome, why do I never get invited? Next time, it's flowers on my ass and I'm a shoo-in!" Meanwhile, my gorgeous friend Jane, w...
Gorgeous Blogger Overload
Check out gorgeous blogger Pamela's account of gorgeous blogger Jennine's party earlier this week.A bunch o' bloggers.Photo from Market PubliqueI wore a vintage jumpsuit from gorgeous blogger Cherie at Shrimpton Couture. I think I wore it backwards, ...
Same Time, Next Year?
Last year, I wore a vintage Moschino dress to Valentine's Day dinner at a restaurant called Balthazar. This year, I wore the same vintage Moschino dress to Valentine's Day dinner at Balthazar.Want to place bets on next year's outfit?If you are not re...
Last Summer? At Band Camp?
For anyone still looking for a band jacket/military jacket, Rice and Beans Vintage has a beauty for $80.FrontBackMy previous posts on this style are here, here, here, here and here. And here's some Adam Ant as a bonus.If you are not reading this via ...
eBay Picks of the Day: Kansai Yamamoto
Kansai Yamamoto is a Japanese designer who did costumes for David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust days. The Ziggy Stardust Companion has a great page on the costumes here.Bowie in a Kansai Yamamoto costumeFrom The Ziggy Stardust Companion I'm pretty sure...
I'm a Pretty Girl (So Vote for Me)
My gorgeous mother, BarbaraB, took me to see Patti Lupone in the musical Gypsy this week. I'd seen the play last March, but after a ceiling vent fell on an audience member, I couldn't really focus on Patti's big finale. I wanted to experience an acci...
Great Minds Think Alike ... About Stripes
Rewind! I meant to do a "great minds think alike" post about the vintage Clovis Ruffin dress I wore on New Year's. Clearly Gwen Stefani agrees that black-and-white-striped, one-shoulder dresses never go out of style.The stripes are on the diagonal an...
Mr. Blackwell, Part III
I've written about cool-fashion-designer-turned-really-annoying-fashion-critic Mr. Blackwell before (here and here). I just found another example of his work from the pre-annoying days. Check out this classic, strapless black dress.It's available fo...
Come On, Get Happy
I dare you to be in a bad mood while wearing this vintage dress.$160 at Dorothea's ClosetI bet you're in a better mood just looking at it! Now for some Partridge Family to put you right over the top. ...
Important Stuff. Also, Dresses.
MrB is the chairman of the most amazing organization called the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). You have to click that link and do some reading, because I can't begin to describe what people in other countries go through to tell the truth. It...
Vintage YSL on eBay
Love this suit with a brocade jacket and harem pants! ...
eBay Buy-It-Now Picks
The eBay seller Science Fiction Vintage has some great pieces at good prices. I'm very tempted by the Japanese caped suit.This backwards tuxedo dress by Pierre Cardin would allow me to have my Celine Dion moment.And those of you young gals who are al...
