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Why Did You Wear That: Toot It and Boot It

By Kirsten|October 16th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

You know what I like almost as much as cashmere sweaters, puppies, and unicorns? Boots! A great pair of boots (or twenty) makes winter and the impending arctic ice storms (almost) bearable. In addition to the standard short black bootie, knee high boots, and riding boots, there are four trend heavy boots I’ve picked up on for this fall…and you should too. Toss one (or two, or three, or four) of these styles into your regularly scheduled program to kick things up a bit (had to).

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Rosalyn Booties, $139.50, 2. Gucci Lace Up Leater Ankle Boots, $760, 3. Sam Edelman Lace Up Platform Booties, $225, 4. Seychelles Suede Lac Up Ankle Boot, $130, 5. Ash Nevada Ankle Boot, $295, 6. Alexander McQueen Studded Leather Ankle Boots, $1,185, 7. Frye Jenna Disc Short Booties, $348, 8. Deena & Ozzy Stud Moto Boot, $89, 9. Sam Edelman Keegan Tassel Booties, $225, 10. Christian Louboutin Pouliche 70 Fringed Suede Boots, $2,195, 11. 7 for All Mankind Mirage Fringe Ankle Boot, $325, 12. Carlos by Carlos Santana Ringo Boot, $149.95, 13. KORS Michael Kors Wayland Bootie, $325, 14. Isabel Marant Dicker Suede Ankle Boots, $565, 15. Dolce Vita JuJu Suede Ankle Boot, $119, 16. Madewell The Barnwood Booties, $198

Boot, scoot, boogie.

xx,

WhyDid

Monday Mashup: Miley Takes Manhattan

By Kirsten|October 15th, 2012|Celebrity Style, Monday Mashup, Why Did You Wear That?|

Oh, Miley. You can take the girl out of the country… and put her in a cityscape printed skirt, I suppose. Listen, I think it’s clear how much I love New York, but I don’t even own, dare I say, an I <3 NY t-shirt. I appreciate her adoration of Gotham, but from what I can deduce from her outfit, she’s a big fan of Batman. I mean, look at her bustier. Tell me it doesn’t resemble the Batmobile. Is she a walking diorama? Is she acting out her own Batman sequel wherein she swoops in and saves our fair city? And what would Lady Liberty say? Bitch stole my look?

So is Miley’s skyline one you’d like to see?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: You Can Ring My Biel

By Kirsten|October 12th, 2012|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Let’s go ahead and start off by saying it takes a whole heck of a lot to make Jessica Biel look bad. That face, that hair, that body. She’s working with all the right equipment, so when I saw this picture of her traipsing all over Paris in this over the top get up, I had to hold an intervention. Girl, why so much? At first I just assumed this had to be a costume for some upcoming movie role about an 80’s hair band or something, but lo and behold, she was just shopping at Fendi. Yikes. To be fair, I’d actually like each of the pieces if worn individually, but the combination of the jacket, top, pants, and boots is just too much. I like studs as much as the next gal, but this just seems to be a bit overkill. Thoughts?

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume LXXXV

By Kirsten|October 12th, 2012|The List|

Seeing as I’m now back in the dating pool (though I don’t date a lot… reasons following), I have remembered why it is that dating can be both glorious and horrifying at the same time. While some men are gallant and chivalrous like white knights, others are more like the town idiots riding around town on broke down donkeys.

The good ones are far and few between and the bad ones are so bad, they almost cancel out all the good ones… making me want to just throw in the towel and start the adoption process… and I know I’m not alone in this. So go ahead and print this out, ladies. Post it by the watercooler in your office or better yet, the men’s bathroom. Pass it along anonymously (or not) to the men in your lives in hopes that somehow, some way they’ll get the hint.

When you ask for my number and I say I’ll just take yours and then you make me call you so you have mine. Unfair.
Asking for my Instagram info rather than my phone number. Are you serious? (By the way, WhyDid is now on Instagram: whydid_dotcom).
Telling me about all the other girls you’re dating. Well, that clears up what’s going to happen after dinner: Nada.
I appreciate you offering to buy me a drink. But please, PLEASE, do not berate me for politely declining. As a matter of fact, you should thank me. I just saved you fifteen dollars.
If I do not ask you to come upstairs after a date, this is not the time to pout like a child. Just ’cause you bought me dinner doesn’t mean I owe you anything.

Remembering minor details, ie; I don’t drink anything without a straw.
Finding out what neighborhood I live in and then picking the restaurant based on that.
The ol’ make sure I get in a cab safely tell the driver where I’m going, pass him a $20, and give him a stern warning that I better arrive home in one piece.
Treating my friends as kindly as you treat me (non-romantically, of course).
Not looking at your phone for one second during our date.

Welp, who wants to order in Chinese?
xx,
WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: This Little Light of Mine

By Kirsten|October 11th, 2012|WhyDid Wisdom|

I like to say that I still have yet to peak. You see, I was never the most popular or the best looking or the president of well, anything, but I’ve always hung around some pretty extraordinary people and done some pretty noteworthy things. I really have nothing to complain about, but I can no longer deny the reason behind why I have yet to rise to the top. You see, while I’m far from failing or flailing, I’ve been happy to live just right under the surface of greatness. Right below the radar, if you will.

As I recently did a little introspection, I realized I prefer to be a bit passive and just hope that things will come to me and “work out how they are supposed to” rather than getting up and making those things happen myself. Now, I get that some will still argue that things really do work out the way they are predetermined and you can’t force anything to happen that is not meant to (aka, you can never make someone love you)–and I believe there is some truth to that. However, I find myself saying, “when this” or “when that” and basically making excuses as to why I’m not doing exactly what it is that I was put on this planet to do. Doing that not only makes me a procrastinator (and a bit of a wimp), but also means that I’m not living presently.

And while flying under the radar won’t exactly harm you, per se, it’s also not going to get you to where you want to be. If not today or tomorrow, then when? What are we waiting for? Better yet– what are we so scared of? I think Drake said it best when he so aptly stated, “YOLO.” Here’s the thing, being at the top or the forefront, you are making yourself a target. The leader of the pack is the first one to get hit by a cab. You can’t be ripped down if you’re hiding in the bushes.

By putting yourself out there in whatever context that may be (career, dating, dreams), you are making yourself vulnerable. It would seem that sometimes it’s more comfortable living in limbo than having a definitive answer. If you don’t ever try, then you can’t be rejected, right? Rejection is not an easy pill to swallow and at times I don’t think my overly sensitive soul could handle it. So, rather than excel, I coast. Even down to the way I dress sometimes. I’ll stick on my glasses just to tone down my curve hugging dress and deflect any potential attention. I’d rather be a wallflower than a centerpiece.

By selling yourself short or getting too comfortable doing the conventional thing, you will never fully become the person you want to or are meant to be. And in all honesty, it’s sort of selfish to keep your gifts all to yourself. Sure, it’s frightening to think that shining could potentially mean crashing and burning, but if you never even give yourself a shot at arson, all you’ll ever be is a big ol’ waxy wick.

So, I’m wondering: are you living the life you want? Are you living up to your full potential? Are you diving in head first or just dipping your toe in the shallow end to be safe? Are you going to look back and say, “coulda, woulda, shoulda”? Because the only thing worse than failing is wishing that you’d tried.

Come on, get your lighter out, girl. It’s time to shine.

xx,

WhyDid