Need I say it more than twice?

Yes I must, this is thrice: Built By Wendy Fall 08 is everything I want to wear.

Built By Wendy Collection, Fall 2008.

“CATHY stayed at Thrushcross Grange five weeks: till Christmas. By that time her ankle was thoroughly cured, and her manners much improved. The mistress visited her often in the interval, and commenced her plan of reform by trying to raise her self-respect with fine clothes and flattery, which she took readily; so that, instead of a wild, hatless little savage jumping into the house, and rushing to squeeze us all breathless, there ‘lighted from a handsome black pony a very dignified person, with brown ringlets falling from the cover of a feathered beaver, and a long cloth habit, which she was obliged to hold up with both hands that she might sail in. Hindley lifted her from her horse, exclaiming delightedly, ‘Why, Cathy, you are quite a beauty! I should scarcely have known you: you look like a lady now. Isabella Linton is not to be compared with her, is she, Frances?’ ‘Isabella has not her natural advantages,’ replied his wife: ‘but she must mind and not grow wild again here. Ellen, help Miss Catherine off with her things – Stay, dear, you will disarrange your curls – let me untie your hat.” Chapter 7, Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte.

Dear Wendy,

Why must you tempt me?      Especially with this light floral nightgown?

This one looks perfect to lounge in whilst sipping gin rickeys and perusing through Djuna Barnes.

If you are not familiar with this gamine, Brooklyn-based line, then you MUST visit their online site: www.builtbywendy.com.

Wendy Mullin’s clothes are retro-inspired styles that always look fresh and modern. I live two blocks away from their Williamsburg store. And I am afraid to visit lest I experience some frenzied spending bliss. I myself own a peach-fused blouse from 2 summers ago that I still love. It is gauzy and light. I still get compliments… enjoy!