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Beauty Buzz: Girl’s Best Friend, Part Deux

By Kirsten|February 8th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

I have talked about my love for dry shampoo before, but some of my brunette beauties pointed out that the dry shampoo powders left their hair looking a little grey and dusty.

So I have discovered another magical product that will cure this problem. KMS Hairplay Makeover Spray. It is a spray rather than a powder and it is clear. It’s made with rice powder which absorbs the extra oil in your hair and it gives hair a boost of volume. So there you have it, no more bad hair days.

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xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

By Kirsten|February 7th, 2009|Why Did You Date Him?, WhyDid Wisdom|

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In the last couple of months a few of my girlfriends have experienced some very wonky breakups. Breaking up sucks. We all know that and we’ve all been there.

Sometimes it is almost as painful to watch a breakup as it is to be in the middle of one (okay, probably not even close to “as painful” but it still sucks). No matter what you say, your pal is totally bummed and basically the only person who’s going to be able to pull her out of that blackhole of wallowing is her.

So to you hot young babes suffering from serious heart pain, here are my tips on ways to forget that loser (because he really was one, after all) and get back on that horse (preferably a stallion). (more…)

Why Did You Wear That: T-shirt Wars

By Kirsten|February 6th, 2009|Why Did You Wear That?|

I am a t-shirt junkie. I don’t mean like actual “t-shirts” I mean the kind of t-shirts that look “really cool” and you paid way too much money for. (I sometimes secretly believe I was a rocker in a past life).

One of my favorite brands of these overpriced t-shirts is Kain. They make really great loose fitting tees and tanks that are sheer and have a great drapey pocket. They only come in a few colors, but somehow, when you put on this oversized t-shirt, you still look incredibly sexy without trying too hard. Oh- and they’re really soft. Sounds perfect, right? Here’s the kicker: they are $85 a pop. Ouch!

So, brilliant discovery!!! Express makes nearly the exact same t-shirt and guess how much it costs? $24.50!!

Can you tell the difference?

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And as usual… you’re welcome.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: What “City” Are YOU Living In??

By Kirsten|February 4th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

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Okay, so I just finished watching this Monday’s DVR’ed episode of The City (yes, lame, I know) and I have a few things to get off my chest.

Other than the fact that The City is basically just very well packaged air, I am a little disheartened by their depiction of what it is like to live in New York City.

First of all, the girls’ apartments in this show are ridiculous. I believe that Olivia lives where she does (except they keep calling her an “Upper East Sider” and her apartment is actually in Tribeca) because she is clearly living on daddy’s dime. Now, as most people who actually live in Manhattan know, there is no way on Earth, Whitney is able to afford her “Gramercy” apartment on her DVF fashion salary without either the help of her parental units or a sugar daddy. I have friends who have worked at DVF and trust me, they do not live in massive luxury buildings in Gramercy. Try more like a 5th floor walk up in the East Village.

And Erin? I’m not sure what exactly she does (except that she now has some title-less job at One Management), but again… girls with entry level jobs in New York City are NOT living in apartments like hers without financial assistance.

So to people in Manhattan, we are very well aware that this show is basically B.S., but for little girls in Iowa who dream of moving to the “Big City” and pursuing a career in fashion I feel sad. They are getting an idea of something that is just not even close to accurate. I get it, who the heck wants to watch Whitney squash cockroaches or ride the subway? But that’s reality. And isn’t The City supposed to be a “reality show”?

**Note: There was one highlight in Monday’s episode. When model Allie asked Kelly Cutrone if she liked her outfit, Kelly replied that she hated the leggings. Thank you, Kelly. Your support in the “leggings are not pants” campaign is invaluable.

xx,

WhyDid