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Beauty Buzz: Why Is My Face Melting Off?

By Kirsten|June 9th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Now that the weather is finally starting to cooperate, we have a whole new set of beauty issues to deal with. My pals in New York told me the thermometer reached a sweat inducing 100 degrees this week. Ah… I remember those days. The days of getting ready in the morning only to have your face melt off before you’ve even reached the subway station. By the time you get to work (or wherever your final destination may be) you look as if you’ve just completed a marathon- only no one’s going to hand you a medal. Maybe a towel- but definitely not a medal.

Well, here’s a little assistance from a woman who’s been in your sweaty shoes. I learned quickly not to bother with heavy amounts of makeup and to not even attempt to fight the east coast humidity. Instead, I picked a few makeup bag essentials that will hold up to even the most sweltering heat.

1. Rebecca Minkoff Made Up Studded Cosmetic Case, $53.99, 2. NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage, $25, 3. Trish McEvoy Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15, $35, 4. Benefit Cosmetics Girl Meets Pearl Luminizer, $30, 5. Diorshow Waterproof Mascara, $24.50, 6. Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics, $2.99, 7. Sephora Matte Blotting Papers, $8

By keeping your face gunk free and focusing mainly on your pout, you can win the battle against summer weather. A light powder (especially with SPF!) is a great way to get coverage while fighting shine. Now- I’m going to go ahead and contradict myself here: You’re going to be shiny. So, you may as well work with your given situation by corralling the shine to where you want it. Your cheekbones. Swiping a matte pink (the color of the season) across your lips and topping it all off with a coat of waterproof mascara will having you looking hot (figuratively, not literally). Don’t forget to keep blotting papers and some metal free rubber bands handy!

Hot has a whole new meaning.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: How Does Your Garden Grow?

By Kirsten|June 8th, 2011|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how much I loved my new hobby– gardening. While at first, I hit a little rough patch (no pun intended), with a little help from my FMIL (future mother in law) I got my gorgeous little garden in check. Now that my buds have blossomed it’s all a matter of maintenance. Our wonderful gardener, Antonio (Yes, we have a gardener. No, he doesn’t look like he belongs on the cover of a Jaclyn Smith novel), comes twice a month to do the heavy lifting, but the rest of the time it’s up to me. So, every night (except for Tuesdays- that’s sprinkler day) I head outside after work with my trusty watering can and sprinkle my petals with water and lots of love. While my mother would argue that these are not “play clothes,” I am a grown woman and I can do what I want… Okay, actually, I change when I’m digging in the dirt. For a simple, spring sprinkle, however, this is just fine.

1. American Apparel Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck, $24, 2. CeCe Black Cashmere Boyfriend V-Neck, $124.99, 3. CC Skye Zoe Necklace, $145, 4. Forever 21 Breezy Floral Skirt, $10.50, 5. We Who See Fringe Boot, $78, 6. Free People Ruffle Slouch Socks, $16

With silver bells and cockle shells…

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Eat That: Life’s Just a Bowl of Cherries

By Kirsten|June 6th, 2011|Recipes, Why Did You Eat That?|

As promised, it rained all weekend here. I don’t know about you, but when the sky is grey, my thighs get hungry. However, I’ve gotten back onboard the health train and had to deny my womanly thighs their cries for all things comfort food and instead placate them with something that was delicious, yet still healthy. While Jewish sausage and cheese omelets were being cooked up in my kitchen, I crafted up my very own delightful meal. It may look like dessert for breakfast (and as a matter of fact, tasted like it), but this breakfast was low in calories, high in thigh satisfaction. Behold, the thigh pleaser:

What you need:

Fage 0% Greek Yogurt
Cherries (sliced)
Honey
Only thing I would add? Some sliced almonds for a little crunch.

What you do:

You’re kidding, right? Yogurt in bowl. Sliced cherries on top. Drizzle honey. Eat!

So during this whole “cherry extravaganza” I also decided to partake in my own little science experiment. You know how they often reference “cherry stained lips”? Well, I wanted to know if you could, in fact, stain your lips with cherries. So, I went ahead and rubbed my ripe little lips (and cheeks) with cherries, but alas, nothing. Moral of the story? Cherries are for eating.

live and laugh at it all!

xx,

WhyDid

Weekend Playlist: Guest DJ

By Kirsten|June 4th, 2011|Guest Blogger, Weekend Playlist|

Like most, I had a Tuesday for a Monday this week (due to Memorial Day). I initially thought, “Yay, no way will the start of this week blow like the others do!” But I was dead wrong. I arrived at work with double the usual amount of work and attempted to make it through my day with RedBull alone. Half way through the day I started up my iPod on my fav song and decided to let Genius do the rest. A minute and a half into Le Blorr’s “Oh Christopher” I was smiling ear to ear. I’d like to share this great mix in hopes that it can have the same effect on you fine people. If I was a Von Trapp these songs would def be things I’d sing about.

Bastard LoveChild of Rock and Roll– Oh Christopher

Phantograms– Mouthful of Diamonds

Fleetwood Mac– Gypsy

Jonsi– Go Do

Billie Holliday– The Way You Look Tonight

M83– We Own the Sky

Warpaint– Stars

Donora– I Think I Like You

Telepopmusik– Breathe

YACHT– Psychic City (voodoo city)

Ghostland Observatory– Give Me the Beat

xx,

Katie

The List Volume XLVI

By Kirsten|June 3rd, 2011|The List|

Let’s keep it short and bittersweet… kind of like the cocktail I had at 5 o’clock.

Bacne.Take care of your craters before slipping into a halter. Thx.
Burnt popcorn. (To be honest, I don’t like popcorn at all).
Open toed shoes are a privilege. If you insist on wearing them, please make sure your toes are presentable.
San Francisco’s weather.
Melodrama.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey. This is a grown up Jersey Shore and it’s gotta go. (Ya hear that, Bravo?)
Dirty grout.
The smell of laundry that’s been left in the washer too long.
High waisted jeans. Everyone looks like an a-hole in them. No one’s vajay and entire female reproductive system needs to be accentuated to that degree.
People who will not, no matter how hard I stomp, huff, and/or puff get out of the middle of the sidewalk. MOVE.