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Setting the Mood: Such a Beach.

By Kirsten|July 9th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

With temperatures upwards of ninety, It’s been nearly impossible to keep hair frizz free, let alone poker straight. The mere thought of standing in a tiny bathroom with a blowdryer fighting against my natural curl pattern is enough to have me contemplating pulling a Demi a la GI Jane. Seeing as I do not have the bone structure to pull off a buzz cut, I have to deal with my tempestuous tresses in another fashion. I’d like to go ahead and thank the Olsens for making crazy, messy, hair en vogue. I’d then like to give myself a little pat on the back for keeping the messy hair momentum going. Summer is the perfect time to let your hair go wild, much like your weekends. Should you not be freshly emerging from the sea like a golden goddess, there are luckily a few tools that will give you the look of sea salted, windblown mermaid hair.

Alterna Summer Hair Ocean Waves Texturizing Spray, $20, Sultra Bombshell Curling Iron, $130, Josie Maran Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist, $22, Helen of Troy 3 in 1 Styling Iron, $69.99

Surf’s up.

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume LXXIX

By Kirsten|July 6th, 2012|The List|

Alright, so, I do think these e-cards have gotten a bit (by “a bit” I mean “completely”) excessive, but when I saw this one the other day, I couldn’t help but laugh… and then realize it could have been tailor made for me. If only I had a unicorn…

Leaving my ID in the copier at FedEx. Score for the 19 year old 5’7 blonde who found it. Enjoy the Amaretto sours.
The insane heatwave that’s happening here in New York. Every day I wake up thinking there is NO WAY it could be hotter. Spoiler alert: it is.
Hair in the drain. I mean, I know it’s mine, but…
The last few times I have gone to Starbucks I merely ordered iced coffee. They forgot it. They did not, however, forget the gentleman behind me’s iced skim double shot hold the water two pumps of vanilla I’ve stopped listening ’cause you’re too high maintenance frappuccino.
Delusional people.

Having the most ridiculous dreams for yourself and actually saying them out loud (try it).
Black diamond studs.
The Sultra Bombshell. My girlfriends have been raving and now I see why.
Fun fact: sometimes I walk around the city with no actual destination and listen to my iPod pretending it’s my personal movie soundtrack.
Delusional people.

May your weekend be full of glitter, unicorns, and giggles. Now, if you don’t mind, my unicorn is thirsty. It’s hot out here.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Stop Traffic

By Kirsten|July 5th, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Okay, let’s be serious, I’ve never been accused of being the type of beauty who could stop traffic, but it was fun to pretend. And sometimes, a pair of fabulous shoes and leather shorts are all it really takes to get the brakes pumping. I love the contrast of pairing rocker like leather shorts with a clean tailored white blouse. The contradictions continue with the styling of hair in a tousled top knot and strapping on studded sandals. You may not stop traffic, per se, but you’re sure to turn a few heads.

sunglasses: Ray Ban Wayfarer, shirt: American Apparel, shorts: (similar here), sandals: (similar pricey, similar purse friendly), bag: Balenciaga

Remember to look both ways before crossing the street.

xx,

WhyDid

Weekend (Except Not Really) Playlist: Independent Woman

By Kirsten|July 4th, 2012|Weekend Playlist|

So, if you were smart you took today as a holiday and decided that the rest of the week would just continue on as your respective weekend. That said, you are going to need a playlist to get you through those five tedious days off. Thank goodness I’m here to supply you with a musical “snack” for that time period after your barbecue and beers. So, sit back, relax, and celebrate your independence with this special fourth of July mid-week Weekend Playlist.

Setting the Mood: There Will Be Fireworks

By Kirsten|July 2nd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Ever pick up the newspaper…. who am I kidding, who reads newspapers. Ever look at your Twitter newsfeed and after scanning the headlines think to yourself, “Dang it, I’m pretty psyched to be an American.”? Yeah, I think that sometimes too. Other times, I’m ready to flee the country, but today isn’t going to be one of those days. Today we are going to celebrate and channel all that is fabulous about the good ol’ U S of A… and find ways to wear it. That’s right, we are doing all things stars, stripes, blue, red, and white.

Back around Memorial Day, the trend of sporting patriotic style made its debut and seems that since then, being proud to be an American only became that much more on trend. Well, as it turns out, this week we commemorate our great country’s independence and I really can’t think of a better time to get your patriotism on.