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Why Did You Wear That: The Real King of the Jungle

By Kirsten|March 21st, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Tigers, leopards, cheetahs. They get all the credit. Season after season, animal print, namely leopard, remains en vogue. Well, what about the quiet king of the jungle? The giraffe? With pleasantly patterned pelts, and lashes you could only wish for, the lanky giraffe has been long overlooked. It is the supermodel of the safari, afterall.

It’s true, I’m biased. My very favorite animals (other than Smitty) are giraffes. My fiance thought I was mocking him when we first started hanging out (guess he didn’t read number two) until my parents verified that I, too, was mad for giraffes. Match made in heaven.

So if you’re tired of tigers, and cheetahs, and leopards- oh my! Why not try on a different pattern from our long legged friends?:

1. Markus Lupfer Giraffe Sequin Jumper, $450, 2. Cappelli Printed Toyo Handbag, $25.60, 3. Kashmere Black Ombre Giraffe Printed Cashmere Scarf, $125.99, 4. Brian Lichtenberg Sleeveless One Shoulder Dress, $398, 5. Giambattista Valli Giraffe Linen Wedge, $650, 6. Giambattista Valli Linen and Silk Georgette Animal Print Dress, $2,590, 7. dELiAs Lace Giraffe Burnout Tee, $19.50, 8. Kenneth Jay Lane White and Brown Enamel Giraffe Bracelet, $75, 9. Just Cavalli Printed Jersey Wrap Dress, $450, 10. The Balm Shady Lady Vol. 3, $39.50, 11. Tepper Jackson Giraffe Messenger Bag, $48, 12. Amika Tourmaline Curler, $105

Five fun facts about giraffes:

Giraffes have 18 inch purply-black tongues.
Despite their long necks, giraffes have seven vertebrae just like humans… they just happen to be up to ten inches long.
Giraffes can eat up to 75 pounds of food a day.
Giraffe calfs are dropped from their mom’s womb head first to the ground. The fall doesn’t hurt the calf, but instead, causes it to take its first deep breath (a lal the doctor slapping a baby’s back).
Not so fast? Giraffes can run up to 34 mph and when they run, their back legs cross their front (their front legs are 10% longer than their hind legs).

Now who’s king?

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via GPSTracking

Why Did You Eat That: Follow the Yellow Brick Road

By Kirsten|March 20th, 2011|Recipes, Why Did You Eat That?|

This past weekend we met some friends for dinner in Culver City. We tried a place that none of us had been – to save the embarrassment it will remain nameless. The company was great. The food, not so much.

To try and make up for our hellacious dinner, we headed over a few blocks to the Culver Hotel to grab a drink. I obviously had never heard of the place, but was pleased upon arrival. It looked like an old building in Tribeca and the room where the hotel bar was located had soaring ceilings and all of the old world charm from when it opened back in 1924. Not only is the room impressive, so is the history. With more rumored scandal surrounding it than Lindsay Lohan, just being in the place makes you feel like a part of the legend. Some of the stories include hidden passageways during prohibition to sneak in women and booze, housing the munchkins from the Wizard of Oz, and late night high stake poker games. Talk about old Hollywood.

I would definitely try and avoid showing up during the “live entertainment” however. There was live singing halfway through our visit and not only did it clear the place out, it didn’t suit the vibe of the room or the crowd. We couldn’t wait to finish our cocktails and hit the yellow brick road.

Can’t make it to the Culver? Sip on this:

Marilyn Monroe:

1oz apple brandy

4oz champagne or sparkling wine

1 dash grenadine syrup

cherry

off to see the Wizard!

xx,

WhyDid

A Day of Silence: For Japan With Love

By Kirsten|March 17th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

Today a friend told me about something called For Japan With Love. I hadn’t heard anything about it, but as soon as I did, I was moved to take part in it.

So, rather than blog today about how obnoxious it is when people stand in the “walk” side of the escalator or why you’re stupid for staying with a cheater, I am taking a day of silence and calling you to action. We spend so much time worrying about such trivial matters in our own self obsessed lives that we never take a moment to think about others. People who are suffering from real problems. People who lost their lives, their homes, their loved ones. People who lost everything. They aren’t worried about what they are going to have for dinner. They’re worried about where their next meal will come from.

In standard American form, we have tried to make this disaster all about us. Yes, nuclear power is scary. No, your yacht is not that important. Japan doesn’t need you to design a bracelet for the victims of the earthquake. They need your prayers, your donations, your support.

Today, rather than worry about what you’re going to wear tonight or whether or not you should buy those new shoes, do something, anything, to help someone less fortunate. Low on cash? Donate clothing. How much of that stuff shoved in the back of your closet do you really wear anyway? Clothes I was planning to sell on Ebay, I’m donating.

Just because this problem doesn’t directly affect you, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care. That iPad you’re reading this on? Parts of that came from Japan. The Toshiba TV you’re watching the Kardashians on? Their plant has been shut down. The camera that took these pictures? Japan.

While you spend today helping out Japan, don’t forget that this is an ongoing process. Think about those who are less fortunate and suffering not only today, but everyday.

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via The Big Picture

Why Did You Wear That: Erin Go Bra

By Kirsten|March 17th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Roberto Cavalli Feather Print Jersey Push Up Bra, $240

As much as I love a good theme party, I despise themed clothing on holidays. Sorry, I just do. I especially despise it after the age of twelve. Needless to say I’m not wearing green today. Pinch me. I dare you. Anyway, I’m not a complete curmudgeon. So, in celebration of the Irish (they’re great people afterall: potatoes, Guinness, folklore), there’s a little Irish phrase, “erin go bragh” that essentially translates into “Ireland Forever.” I’ve gone ahead and translated it into brassieres and done a little erin go bra-ing of my own. Because if there is one thing I do love, it’s lingerie. This is about as festive as I’ll get. Take what you can get, lasses.

1. La Perla Feuillage Tulle Triangle Bra, $590, 2. Eberjey Delirious Triangle Bra, $36, 3. Free People Scandalous Bandeau, $28, 4. Fleur of England Tease Front Tie Boudoir Bra, $94.80, 5. Chantelle Romance Demi Bra, $108, 6. Myla Push Up Bra, $128, 7. Princesse Tam Tam Mademoiselle Underwire Bra, $70, 8. Eberjey Fireworks Bralette, $41

Top o’ the mornin’!

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Orange You Going to Try This?

By Kirsten|March 17th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

While red lips are here to stay, at times they can seem a little heavy for the warmer spring and summer months. Luckily, makeup artists everywhere were painting a new shade on the lips of the models backstage at the Spring shows (shown here at Milly). A variation on fire engine red was tangerine orange. Whether is was glossy or matte, deep coral or soft peach, this hue showed up on runway after runway.

Just like red lipstick, orange also takes a bit of trial and error to find the perfect shade for your skin and hair. Below are three citrus fueled shades to test out on your pretty pucker:

1. MAC Pro Longwear Lip Creme in Good To Go, $16, 2. Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Hara, $22, 3. Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Intense #40, $19