Love Valentine’s Day? Hate It? I’ve Got Jewelry for You.
I bristle when I hear people complain that Valentine’s Day is a manufactured, consumerist holiday, then claim that THEY always express love with thoughtful gifts or acts on ordinary days. That would be...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Sale: Teeny Genie Necklace
My teeny genie necklace in blackened sterling-silver is more than half off now through Valentine’s Day. You can see how it looks paired with my Little Woolf necklace in silver on gorgeous Nina of Love...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Reminder: Down to the Wire for Jewelry!
If you’re in the U.S., you can still order Valentine’s Day jewelry from me and get it in time. Just choose overnight delivery on checkout. (If you’re in New York City, you can order on the 14th and I...
View ArticleWhat Wendy Wore: Family Guy Epiphany & 2 Seinfeld References
When I had the chance to wear my highly flammable, oversize, costume-store-purchased pirate shirt to an Adam Ant concert last year, I had a Family Guy moment. In the Family Guy episode “Boys Don’t...
View ArticleSingle on Valentine’s Day? I Have Jewelry for That.
Valentine’s Day is coming up — and not everyone is too happy about that. But cheer up! Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great jewelry. I’ve got waaaaay better options for...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Sale, Plus Romantic Jewelry Under $100
Valentine’s Day jewelry is coming, and if you’re looking for a gift for your true love, check out my sale of heart-themed and pink jewelry. There is even a pair of emoticon heart cufflinks for a...
View ArticleRose-Gold Valentine’s Day Locket on Sale and in Action
Rose gold got hot last year and it’s still going strong in 2014. Anything in a pink tone is romantic, so I put my Papessa locket in rose gold and diamonds on sale (65% off!) through Valentine’s Day....
View ArticleLast Day for Guaranteed Valentine’s Delivery Outside New York!
Attention, last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers! You need to order by noon EST today to receive your jewelry by Valentine’s Day. Please choose express delivery. I’ve added a few new pieces to the sale...
View ArticleValentine’s Day (and Anti-Valentine’s Day) Love From Elle
Happy Valentine’s Day, anti-Valentine’s Day or day-after-Galentine’s Day, y’all! Whatever holiday you celebrate is okay with me. I don’t discriminate! Big thanks to Danielle Prescod of Elle for...
View ArticleWhat Wendy Wore: Belated Valentine’s Day Report
MrB and I had Valentine’s Day dinner at Balthazar last week. I had surprised him earlier by sending roses to his office. After all, does a bouquet even EXIST if your colleagues don’t see it? I have a...
View ArticleSnow-Day Sale: 50% Off Gold Jewelry
I hope all of you on the East Coast are at home — or on your way home — to take shelter from this crazy winter storm. There are travel warnings in effect so pay attention to those and don’t get stuck...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Splurge: The “Sophie” Twisting-Heart Necklace
Thanks to Erika Winters of PriceScope for including my Sophie twisting-heart necklace in her Valentine’s Day gift list of “9 Diamond Hearts for Your Love.” CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST. This...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day From Purrkoy!
Purrkoy, the kitten with the heart-shaped nose, would like to wish you a happy Valentine’s Day. There’s no place PK would rather spend Valentine’s Day than in the bathroom sink. It’s his favorite spot....
View ArticleWhat Wendy Wore: The Valentine’s Day Moschino Returns
I hadn’t worn my vintage Moschino heart dress for Valentine’s Day since 2011, so I figured it was due for an outing last night. What Wendy Wore Dress: Vintage Moschino (possibly acquired in 2008;...
View ArticleWendy Brandes Jewelry in the San Francisco Chronicle
I’ve got to give a belated thank you to the San Francisco Chronicle for including a nice big photo of my gold IDGAF necklace in a Valentine’s Day story called “Tough-Love Tactics.” The Chronicle also...
View ArticleValentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #6 of 14
Damn, girl! The day before hitting the stage with Coldplay at the Super Bowl, Beyonce released a surprise single and video called “Formation.” She outdid herself with this Hurricane-Katrina-referring...
View ArticleValentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #7 of 14
How’s THIS for a Super Bowl 50 ring? Today’s Valentine’s Day selection is the redesigned engagement/50th anniversary ring I made for my mother last year, using her original center diamond and...
View ArticleValentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #8 of 14
I’m definitely NOT feeling the love today, which is good, because it’s time for an anti-Valentine’s Day choice for my Valentine’s Day/anti-Valentine’s Day jewelry gift-guide countdown. I’ve got a few...
View ArticleValentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #9 of 14
You’ve got one more day to order for Valentine’s Day delivery. How about this BAE necklace for your bae? I like the way “bae” can be applied to your girlfriend or your platonic gal pal. If you don’t...
View ArticleValentine’s Day/Anti-Valentine’s Day Countdown: #10 of 14
For today’s anti-Valentine’s Day choice, I’ve got a classic mismatched earring pair. “Screw U” comes in silver … … and 18K yellow gold. If you’re in one of those “it’s complicated” relationships that...
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