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Why Did You Wear That: Step It Up

By Kirsten|November 24th, 2009|Why Did You Wear That?|

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Dear ladies who wear sneakers on your commute,

I’ve asked you to please stop once. I am going to ask you again. Consider it an early Christmas present for me? What if I bargain with you?

Okay, well, I have found a happy medium for us. FitFlop now makes their amazing “workout in a shoe” in a boot style. Looks a little bit like an UGG boot, but that’s better than white sneakers. So for whatever reason you think you need to wear sneakers on your commute- whether it be comfort (ha! beauty is pain, ladies), or a physical ailment, these babies will be not only comfortable, but also somewhat stylish.

pBBW1-6655962dt FitFlop MukLuk, $140

pBBW1-6655942dt FitFlop Inuk, $200

045_chocolate_1 Anna Sui for FitFlop Shakoha, $195

They’re not Louboutins, but they’ll have to do. Happy commuting.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That? is turning ONE and wants you to help blow out the candles!

By Kirsten|November 23rd, 2009|Uncategorized|

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Beauty Buzz: Clawing Her Way to the Top

By Kirsten|November 19th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

I was literally JUST discussing acrylic nails with my manicurist while he lacquered me up with Butter’s La Moss as I lounged at my very favorite hangout, Ryan Darius Salon. (Seriously, I’m concerned they are going to either start charging me rent or put me to work shampooing!)

We were laughing about airbrushed tips and butterfly nail art and the next thing you know, as I’m catching up on the TV that I missed for various reasons, I see THIS:
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1117-blake_lively_nails_zoom_bd Really? Really, Serena? Are we doing this? You’re one PATH ride, an airbrushed kitty, and a couple of rhinestones away from belonging in a different state (Jersey, anyone?) I’m sure there is a perfectly good explanation for this oversight in styling. I’ll be patiently awaiting this explanation.

Thanks.

xx,

WhyDid

P.S. you almost, ALMOST killed Gaga’s appearance for me.

Givin’ Him the Eye

By Kirsten|November 18th, 2009|Why Did You Date Him?, WhyDid Wisdom|

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As many of you are well aware, there is a serious BBM (Blackberry Messenger) obsession/sickness going on. Peronally, the only reason I like BBM is for the amazing emoticons (although, I have a few suggestions- Blackberry, have your people call my people). It has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that you can check whether or not your “friends” have read your message or not, stalkers. Big fan of the “thumbs up,” fyi.

Anyway, my point is being lost here. Let’s talk about emoticons. A while ago, I had an incredibly traumatic experience that involved none other than the dreaded “wink face.” Who knew a semi-colon and a half parentheses could wreak such havoc? Yeah, I wasn’t aware either. Thanks a lot, punctation marks.

A young lady (and I’m really stretching the word “lady” here) tweeted a little somethin’ somethin’ about my then bf. The statement wasn’t particularly racy… that is, until she added the “;-)” after it. Um, I think we all know what the wink face means. Oh no, you didn’t! I, myself have given the ol’ wink face a time or two in my day (i.e., the neverending facebook message romance, along with my epistolary BBM love story). I KNOW what the wink face means, biotch.

Now the smiley face, that is a safer emoticon. That just means you’re happy. I’m cool with you, smiley face. Smiley face can be used in many contexts and is even safe to use with family members. Do not over “smiley” though. For one, no one is that happy and also, you don’t want to dilute the effect of a smiley. Use it only when you really are happy.

Kiss face (:-*), you’re nothing but trouble. Please use this one wisely. I use it for my girlfriends who I adore madly. It is reserved only for very special people. I’m no “kiss face slut.” I suggest you not be one either.

Thumbs up and thumbs down, are certainly my favorites. I insert a thumbs down rather than my typical response of “ew” to texts that I don’t like.

In closing, I suggest thinking before you emoticon. I’m not sure if that is even proper English or if, in fact, “emoticon” can be used as a verb, but that’s fine. You get what I’m saying. A wink face (more like a wonk face) basically put the nail in the coffin of my last relationship, so this clearly is not a subject to be taken lightly. Use your emoticons wisely and give your thumbs a rest!

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