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Beauty Buzz: Big Bang Theory

By Kirsten|March 24th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

The bangs this season are serious. Designers like Twinkle by Wenlan (shown above) and Mulberry showed their collections styled with blunt bangs. If you’re going to try out bangs, you’re going to need to commit. They are thick, heavy, and blunt. These bangs are not for the faint of heart. In. It. To. Win. It. Think Anna Karina:

Bangs are a great way to change up your look without the permanence of color or full on cut. Many a celeb has tested out this trend herself:

Maybe you’ll love them, maybe you’ll hate them, but they’ll grow out in a couple of months! And luckily, side pinned bangs are another one of springs hottest trends.

You’re banging, baby.

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via Elle and Paristocrats

Would You Wednesday: Scissor Sisters

By Kirsten|March 23rd, 2011|Beauty Buzz, Why Did or Why Don't?|

Today I did something that I really dread doing. No, I didn’t go to the dentist. Not the gyno either. I went to get a haircut. Ever since I moved to Los Angeles and my old hairdresser moved out of the states, I have not done a thing to my hair. No color, no cutting, no nothing. I have a hard time trusting just anyone with the care of my hair. Finally, I gave in as I stared at my straggly strands. It was high time to care of the straw I was calling “hair.” I headed over to Neihule Salon, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best.

Luckily, I was in good hands. The woman in charge of the fate of my locks was Whitney Thomas. I told her all about my follicle fears and she understood. She showed me how much she was going to cut and made sure I was okay with it. A wash, snip, and blow dry later, I left with shiny, bouncy, freshly trimmed hair.

I did my due diligence by coming home and inspecting every square inch of my head to make sure I loved it. I did. (So, if you’re scissor shy just like me, I’d head on over and give Whitney a visit). I felt even better about my new ‘do when I saw these photos of Brooklyn Decker:

WTF?! What made Brooklyn do such a thing to her hair? Did she think looking like Meg Ryan would help her movie career in the Rom-Com arena? Perhaps she thought that this was the hairdo of marital bliss. (I did see a few moms in my pilates class with the same style). She spent an awful lot of time on set with Jennifer Anniston, so it’s also possible that she figured creating her own “Rachel” would land her a recurring role on a sitcom. Welp, at least her dress was cute.

BTW- she’s TWENTY THREE! So… did BK get a little scissor happy?

snip, snip.

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via JustJared

Girl Crush: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

By Kirsten|March 23rd, 2011|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

My what big eyes you have… I’ve loved Amanda Seyfried since she played the dopey Karen Smith in Mean Girls alongside Lady Lohan, herself. So what a perfect choice she was for the storybook turned mega movie, Red Riding Hood, released earlier this month. With classic fairytale features, they couldn’t have cast a better beauty for little Ms. Hood.

It doesn’t take much for Amanda to look lovely. With gigantic green eyes, perfectly porcelain skin, and hair that dreams were made of, it would really be hard for this stunning starlet to look bad. Her red carpet style is simple, understated, and very sexy. She knows her legs are her best feature and she isn’t afraid to show them off (smart girl). During her downtime, Ms. Seyfried can be spotted around town with dog, Finn and her signature sunglasses. Her style is always effortlessly chic.

1. American Apparel The Wool Cape, $170, 2. Ray-Ban XL Wayfarer, $145, 3. DOMA Detachable Hood Leather Jacket, $598, 4. Brian Atwood Lana Patent Peep Toe Pumps, $525, 5. Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream, $32, 6. Banana Republic Coy Combat Boot, $119.99, 7. Ralph Lauren Collection Ruffle Washed Linen Dress, $1,498, 8. Lanvin Plisse Dress, $1,975, 9. Benefit Dandelion, $28

…The better to see you with, my dear.

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via JustJared, TheIapolis

Why Did You Wear That: Hot Pants

By Kirsten|March 22nd, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Another trend from the oh so styling 70’s are the infamous hotpants. While the originals are hardly suitable for public viewing, I’ve interpreted them into my own fashion. I love denim, but how many different washes and cuts can you have before growing bored? By adding some color to your denim game you can really switch things up. Now your bottom isn’t the “neutral” and you’ve added an instant pop to any outfit.

Add a floral patterned top or a sheer neutral blouse to your “hot pants” to balance the bold. A pair of strappy neutral or metallic high heeled (platform) sandals will finish off your look and have you doing the hustle in no time.

1. Rich & Skinny Bikini Flare Jeans, $156, 2. Rag & Bone Zipper Skinny Jeans, $198, 3. Dittos Skinny Suzie, $180, 4. Rich & Skinny Bikini Crop, $172, 5. Vince Five Pocket Skinny Pants, $225, 6. American Apparel Unisex Mineral Wash Stretch Bull Denim Slim Slack, $74

get down on it.

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via Martin Klasch

Why Did You Wear That: Candy Coated Rain Drops

By Kirsten|March 22nd, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

I get that everyone is itching for spring to show up. And fast. However, it seems that some of you have forgotten that little grade school ditty, “April showers bring May flowers.” Ah, yes, we have an entire month more of moody weather before the clouds part and the birds chirp. Seeing as I spent the last 5 years in New York City, I know a thing or two about navigating Mother Nature’s temperamental tendencies. Having a few simple things in your arsenal can help take a rainy day from miserable to manageable.

Rain repellent coat: It’s tricky to find a coat that is 1. warm, 2. cute, 3. water resistant, but I think I’ve found the answer here, Burberry Zip Front Field Jacket with Detachable Hood, $695
Scarf: You don’t necessarily need a scarf, but I like one to keep any stray rain drops from making themselves at home inside my coat. Also, in seriously inclement weather, it can double as a guard for your tediously blown out tresses, Love Quotes Hand Knotted Tassel Scarf, $88
Rainboots: I’ve mentioned before that I worked in offices full of girls in wellies. However, at times, the rain is only here for a short while. Then you’re stuck all day looking like a jerk in giant rubber boots. I love these because they actually double as pretty cute combat boots, Hunter Bixen Rainboots, $150
Rain repellent tote: Your bag will get wet. It just will. No use drenching your Balenciaga. Swap out your everyday bag for a waterproof tote to keep it and its contents safe from the storm, Matt and Nat Zocalo Tote, $175
Sturdy and portable umbrella: Emphasis on sturdy. I have had way too many dinky umbrellas blow inside out on me to trust a $5 ‘brella off the street. At the same time, I have no interest in toting around a walking stick size umbrella either, Windpro Auto Umbrella, $24.85
Anti Frizz product: The cherry on top with bad weather is the havoc it wreaks on our follicles. Might as well protect your hair from the humidity ahead of time, Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel, $22