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Friday Frocks: LWD

By Kirsten|June 3rd, 2011|Friday Frocks|

Despite the fact that the whole “don’t wear white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day” stigma is really no longer relevant, many people still follow these strict guidelines. Seeing as we are now in the “safe zone” of wearing white, I think it’s high time to trade in that trusty black cocktail dress for something a little lighter. May I suggest white? Nothing says summertime like golden skin against stark white hemlines.

By the way, how about a little history lesson on the rules of white between Memorial Day and Labor Day?:

Most of the folk-lore about wearing white seems to be rooted in the South (in other words, the part of the United States that is below the Mason Dixon Line). For GRITS (girls raised in the south), wearing white before Easter or after Labor Day is simply a clear sign of bad manners and poor class. Still today, many Southern ladies would never be seen wearing white in the winter or fall months, that is unless they were getting married.

There you have it, ladies. Time to move into this century. Ever heard of winter white? Anyway, why not slip into one of this white hot frocks this weekend?

1. BB Dakota Jessica Dress, $66, 2. Forever 21 Crochet Yoke Surplice Dress, $19.80, 3. Kimberly Ovitz Buren Dress, $585, 4. INC International Concepts Lace Sheath Dress, $99.50, 5. Style Stalker Trust Fund Dress, $119, 6. Mark & Badgley by Badgley Mischka Crepe Caftan, $295, 7. Isabel Marant Danel Zip Trimmed Crocheted Lace Mini, $825, 8. Torn by Ronny Kobo Sari Ruched Dress, $315, 9. Free People Off the Shoulder Dress, $168, 10. Marciano Mindi Pencil Dress, $188

xx,

WhyDid

Why Don’t You Take a Vacation?

By Kirsten|June 2nd, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

I know that last weekend was Memorial Day, but come on. The weather hasn’t gotten nearly nice enough here in the Bay to even sorta kinda feel like summer. Hell, I had on a sweater yesterday! As I longingly look at snapshots on Facebook of friends by the beach and pan through emails from Gilt JetSetter, I mentally transport myself to a chaise lounge chair in Honolulu (sipping a mai tai, of course). I can hear the waves, feel the sun, and even smell the suntan lotion on my sunkissed skin- can you feel it? Then I hear that oh so familiar email “ding” and am brought right back to reality. Oh, that’s right. I’m in an office. wearing glasses and not the sun protective type.

Well, until I get a little time to hop a flight to Hawaii, I’ve come up with a temporary mood boosting, mind tricking fix. I’m going to smell like vacation. That’s right. Don’t underestimate the power of scent. Slathering on a few of these products in the morning can transport you from even the dreariest climate to your dream destination. Hey… it’s cheaper than a vacation.

1. St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Advanced Body Moisturizer, $5.49 2. Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, $6.99, 3. Escada Taj Sunset Eau de Toilette, $55, 4. Beach Sexy Tan Enhancing Shimmer Lotion with Tint, $12, 5. Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Sugar Scrub, $36, 6. Philosophy Melon Daiquiri Lip Shine, $10

Bon voyage!

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Picture Phone Peekaboo

By Kirsten|June 1st, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

As many of you have probably read, another young starlet has a “nude photo scandal.” The lovely Blake Lively of Gossip Girl fame allegedly has some leaked naughty nude photos running rampant via the web. Her reps were quick to deny they were Blake (shocker), but the resemblance is uncanny.

A couple of things: 1. If I was Blake, I’d claim that body. Don’t care whose it is- Yowza! 2. If this is not, in fact, Blake, I trust that the fine folks over at Victoria’s Secret/Sports Illustrated, are on the hunt for the young lady who this bodacious bod belongs to.

Okay, so back to the real topic at hand. When the hell are girls (especially those of the celebrity species) going to learn? If you take naked pics and send them to your beau du jour, at some point in time an unintended audience will probably be fortunate enough to enjoy your nekkid body. Now, (Dad- earmuffs), I have sent some racy photos to a significant other before… And while I do wish this fella was no longer in possession of said sexy photos, they weren’t something I’m morbidly ashamed of. That said- I would NOT want the entire world to see them. I take care of my body and would like to keep its splendor strictly reserved for my future hubs and my best gal pals (not modest, kids). If I wanted the entire planet to see all my nooks and crannies, I’d just do a spread in Playboy. At least I’d get paid…

So what do you think? Yay or nay to nudie photos?

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via The Superficial

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