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WhyDid Wisdom: Grasping At Straws

By Kirsten|January 13th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

While I tried to sleep last night with a dog curled around my left foot and a cat purring like a diesel engine in my right ear, I wasn’t particularly thrilled to wake up to a talking cat on TV this morning. That’s right, Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch was my wakeup call. Seeing as our family zoo partied all night, I was far too tired to bother changing the channel before opening my laptop and sipping on my morning beverage. So, when the credits rolled for Sabrina, I still didn’t bother changing the channel. I was too immersed in Twitter updates and Google Analytics to exert the extra effort.

Then something caught my ears:

“Everything you’re chasing is worth nothing.”

Some creepy spiritual infomercial was on, but this gentleman put into words something I have thought to myself many times. Right before I moved to Los Angeles, I think I was guilty of this very same thing. For so long, I had been putting emphasis on all the wrong things. Things that just did not and should not matter.

I am no longer 22, bright eyed and naive, so why in the world would I still be chasing the same things? The novelty of nightclubs and i-bankers and “celebrities” should wear off after a while, shouldn’t it? When does one realize that he or she is not a celebrity and is most likely not going to be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame any time soon? Why on earth are so many people still grasping at straws and trying to “live the dream”?

Our culture has somehow tricked itself into thinking that we are all a whole lot more important than we really are. With reality shows focusing on just about every topic under the sun and “stars” who are famous for adding nothing of value to humanity (talking to you Kardashians and Hilton), we all are under the impression that fame and fortune is just within reach.

The sad truth is that most people will never reach fame or fortune but will certainly exhaust themselves trying. Racking up credit card debt to buy “things” that make them feel good temporarily and to be “seen” at places that will make them feel “cool” in that moment. At the end of the day, none of this garbage matters. It’s all just white noise.

The things that matter are much simpler. Meaningful relationships, family, health, and kindess are just a few to start. Unfortunately, for some, they may not even realize what’s important until it is too late. And alas, they’ll be the last one in the nightclub with cranberry stains on their clothes and the janitors mopping the floor. Alone.

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: It’s a Wrap!

By Kirsten|January 12th, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

In 1973 Diane von Furstenberg debuted her first wrap dress which through up’s and down’s would remain a constant staple piece in any savvy woman’s arsenal. Despite some business woes in the late seventies, DVF was relaunched in 1997 and has been growing stronger since. The reason her clothing (especially that wrap dress) has maintained popularity is because they are designed for women to wear on an every day basis. They are functional, yet still beautiful. Most of her designs can easily transcend day to night. And the best part? Basically ever body type looks fantastic in her wraps!

DVF Jeanne Wrap Dress in Simple Winter Garden, $325

So, when I heard she had introduced a wrap romper to her line this season, I was ecstatic. I mean, I don’t know that anyone needs a wrap romper, per se… but I just love anything romper. When you add DVF + romper it =’s a huge win in my book.

DVF Skylar Romper in Vintage Hearts, $385

While my love for rompers is unwavering, I know that not everyone (unbelievably) feels the same way. What do you think about the DVF wrap romper? Love it? Hate it?

I think I’ll wrap that up to go.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Sloth Prevention 101

By Kirsten|January 11th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

When you work in a creative field, at times you can feel completely sucked dry without an ounce of creativity to spare. It isn’t a job where you see immediate results like sales figures or dolla dolla bills ya’ll, so it is easy to get discouraged. Creativity comes from a personal place and demands you to constantly put a piece of yourself out there. At times, it can be completely and utterly exhausting. When I get to that point, it is very very easy for me to want to “sloth.” However, we all know that slothing is not a healthy place to be.

So, this is as much for me as it is for you:

Get Up! There is nothing I love more than lounging in bed all day with my computer. I mean, who doesn’t want to be able to “work” from bed? Well, beds = slothing. Plus, it’s pretty easy to get caught in a Millionaire Matchmaker marathon (not that I would know or anything). By getting up and making some coffee or tea and opening the blinds for some natural light, you will already be gearing up for a great day.
Get Out! Being out in the world will often times trigger something in that pretty little head of yours. Inspiration often strikes you when you least expect it. Be sure to bring a note pad or better yet, send yourself a text!
Read something. (and I do not mean The Superficial or Perez). Read a book. By reading someone else’s great work, you will most certainly feel inspired to create your own masterpiece. BTW, totes nothing wrong with reading gossip blogs… guilty pleasure and great source of fugly celeb outfits.
Disconnect. By being constantly inundated with texts, BBM’s, IM’s,Facebook, Twitter, and on and on…. it’s really easy to get distracted. As Rachel Zoe might say, “Shut. It. Down.”
Gimme a break. I know that many of us have “deadlines” but when you try and force a square peg into a round hole… well, you know the outcome. Take a little break and work on something else. When you come back to your project, you’ll have a fresh perspective.

With that said, I’m closing my Mac and going to sip on some coffee before taking a run. When I return, expect something rivaling that of the Sistine Chapel… or at least another post.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Eat That?: Roll Along Lil Doggies

By Kirsten|January 10th, 2011|New York, Why Did You Eat That?|

While in the midst of packing up the few final boxes of my New York apartment last week, my packing companion informed me he was craving a New York hot dog. Seems reasonable. So, of course, the first place I thought of was Crif Dogs in the East Village. They claim to be the number one weiner in the city, and I would tend to agree.

Now, it’s hard to go wrong when it comes to hot dogs, but Crif Dogs really outdid themselves in order to make sure they would not disappoint. The chihuahua (bacon wrapped dog with avocado and sour cream) is my personal fave. Couple that with some tater tots and cheese dipping sauce and you’ve got a meal made in heaven. So, let’s say you’re ready to kick it up a notch… Well, you’re in luck. It just so happens that Crif Dogs houses a “secret” bar. That way if your hot dog has you ready for a little more excitement, you can enter through the phonebooth located on the left wall to a little place called PDT (Please Don’t Tell). Now, while this is probably not news to most of you, I’m going to go ahead and spell it out for those of you who aren’t familiar:

So, you go into said “phonebooth,” pick up the receiver to get the hostess on the line and ask to be seated. If you have reservations, this shouldn’t be a problem. Otherwise, the hostess will give you the once over and decide whether or not there is any room for you inside.

Once inside, you will have a few rules to follow, but they are totally worth it when it comes to the delicious concoctions from the bartenders (mixologists?). Don’t bother ordering something average. You will be snubbed. If you’d like to just cut to the chase or you get a little snacky at the bar, you can order the same hot dogs from Crif Dogs.

Crif Dogs/PDT

113 St. Marks Place

New York, NY 10009

While munching on hot dogs sounds like a pretty casual outing, you may want to spruce up a little if you want to stand a chance of getting in next door. Try a little bit of casual, elegance with a touch of East Village hipster. (Fellas, don’t even bother coming in your suits- We saw more than a handful of rejects).

Forever 21 Trad Plaid Flannel Shirt, $12.50

Diane von Furstenberg Sequin Dax Shorts, $113

Hue Ribbed Sweater Tights, $22

Dolce Vita Hawk Lace Up Clog Booties, $265

Where my dogs at?

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume XXXV

By Kirsten|January 8th, 2011|The List|

Sorry for the delay. Traveling from one coast to the other has a tendency to throw you somewhat off schedule. That being said, airports are a great place to gather annoyance. Without further adieu, here is this week’s list in its regular format.

Mr. Pibb instead of Dr. Pepper. You’re not fooling anyone.
Overly plucked eyebrows.
Jeans without pockets. They’re just about as bad as leggings in my book. Plus NO ONE looks good in them. I don’t care how cute your tuchus is.
Flameless candles. I mean, really? Aren’t those just called lights?
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I wanted as an 18 year old young woman was a 16 year old boy.
Ingrown hairs.
Kim Kardashian’s nose 3.0. Stop preaching to little girls to “learn to love what they see in the mirror” when what you really mean is “make a sex tape that makes you enough money so you can afford to change anything you don’t like in the mirror.”
Paying for luggage on airplanes. Perhaps if you didn’t charge us, there wouldn’t be such a clusterfuck when it comes to the overhead bins.
Self entitled undeserving people. Know your role. And while we’re at it, slow your roll.
Cankles.

xx,

WhyDid

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