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October 31, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Wendi Would… Share Favorite Artists and Designers

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Fashion is an art form all it’s own. You might call it “decorative” or “applied art” as opposed to fine art, but what’s the distinction? The same amount of artistic expression goes into clothes, a piece of pottery, or a painting. Today, fine art at the moment seems less concerned with beauty, so you could say that fashion – which is always about a concept

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October 25, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Dare to Wear: COLOR!

Step outside your comfort zone in some bold-hued pieces! This season, orange is the new black. As are pink, blue, red, green, yellow, and a whole symphony of hues that demand attention.

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October 23, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Launch Into Leather

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Knowing how much I’m IN to the texture of everything in my wardrobe, from undergarments to jewelry to handbags, I can’t believe I haven’t written about leather. As integral to winter as white cotton is to summer, black leather has always been my go-to cover up for jackets. But, this season, it dominates our wardrobe from top to toe and day to evening. Here’s how to

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October 18, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Wendi Would… Tell the WENDISTRY Story

Yep, it’s a long one… Mix yourself a cocktail 😉 It started with a date. A Groupon painting class which offered a 20″x20″ canvas, brushes & palette knives, all the paints you could possibly want, wine, crackers, cheese, and fruit snacks, plus a live DJ making the atmosphere completely creative. I signed Scott and me up, and for three hours on a spring Saturday afternoon in

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October 16, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Glam Gal: Leah Frazier

Ever meet one of those people who exemplify what you aspire to be, and yet are so easy-going and approachable at the same time? Count yourself lucky if you have because that sums up my “Glam Gal” for October – Leah Frazier. Leah has been a personal shopper/personal stylist for over seven years now, as well as a fashion journalist for the same amount of time. In

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October 10, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Why It Matters to Dress for the Day

I have to admit… I’m frequently shocked at what people consider “safe for public consumption” when it comes their attire these days. It’s like the communication of clothing has gone the way of cursive handwriting. It seems the only thing that matters is the wearer’s personal comfort. Call me old-fashioned, but I long for the days of my grandmother. Hat, gloves, stockings, lipstick… the final

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September 28, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Prints Charming: How to Carry Head-to-Toe Patterns

As if we needed a reminder that fashion should be fun, this season isn’t bashful with traditional prints (like polka dots and plaids) playing along with whimsical patterns.  For every minimalist, there is a MAXimalist dressing with peacock prowess. And, there’s no where better to spot the “Prints-cesses” than on the street at New York Fashion Week. While some of their choices are bit beyond

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September 26, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

That Velvet Touch

You know me… I’m all about TOUCH when it comes to my favorite fashions.  The feel of fabrics and textures on the body and in the hand is most of what inspired me to create my handbags, and especially to paint them with such a heavy impasto technique. For fall, velvet and brocade are at the forefront with all their rich connotations.  These lush and

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September 21, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

How to Wear It: Fur Accents

I love the idea that a single item – the new shape of a coat, cat-eye sunnies, a statement bag – can reinvigorate your style in an instant. Owning a good fur (whether real or faux) is a no-brainer for fall, but finding interesting options, other than a coat, can be tough. So, I went in search of some new pieces to add to the mix. Enter ACCESSORIES!  From your

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September 18, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Come And Go Trunk Show: Wendistry Handbags and Diadem Jewelry During DADA Fall Art Walk

SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS SATURDAY! Join me and Andrea Reich of Diadem Jewelry at Shortell Design Gallery for a come-and-go Trunk Show this Saturday, September 24th, from 1pm to 4pm, in the Dallas Design District. We’ve planned this show to coincide with the “2016 DADA Fall Gallery Art Walk” which will be going on from 12noon to 6pm. This is a great opportunity to start or enhance your art,

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September 13, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

September Says: Goodbye to Summer with 8 Great Accessories Trends for Fall

After months of daydreaming about Fall Fashion, it’s finally officially here. But what trends will you be actually be wanting to wear this Fall 2016?  Lots.  Let’s check them out… #8  The Lug Life:   Practical yet punkish, the hiking boot has emerged as a surprising new trend that’s tough enough to take on your day no matter what comes. #7  Say “Hey!” to the Furse:

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September 12, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis Leave a Comment

Bags and Beauty: Check Out this Season’s Purses and Polishes

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If you have those “matchy-matchy” inclinations, you’re already coordinating your polish with your purse.  For those of us who need to catch up, think about how often your hands come in contact with your bag and how this synergy is the perfect way to display your freshly painted nails. I’ve been keeping an eye on some of the latest Fall 2016 arrivals, and so many

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Shown at New York Fashion Week, Wendistry is a contemporary hand-painted accessories atelier with a focus on capsule collections, “slow fashion” standards, and artisanal functionality.

But I have a higher purpose. Helping women discover that fashion has the power to transform, it’s not so much about who you are as it is about who you WANT to be.

My clients look to make a statement without saying a word. Ladies who look for exclusive items they don’t have in their closet. Are YOU a Wendistry woman?

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