Why Did You Wear That: Golden Girls

By Kirsten|January 14th, 2013|Celebrity Style, Red Carpet Recap, Why Did You Wear That?|

I stayed up putting this together until 4am last night… which led me to sleep in this morning, throwing off my entire schedule… and that’s why you’ve had to wait so long to hear what I’m sure you’ve been fidgeting in your seat hoping all day long to hear: my opinion.

And so below you’ll find my picks for the best, the worst, and the biggest trends that were seen on the red carpet from last night’s Golden Globes. It’s funny how different some of these dresses look in photographs as opposed to watching them live on TV. The colors look different, there’s no movement, and a little bit of the magic is sucked out of them. While gathering these snaps, I started to question my original picks, but then decided to go with the dresses that made me grin from the get go.

Last night’s show was all about the women of Hollywood and they certainly dressed the part. This is the first time in a long time where I actually had a hard time whittling down my choices and debating on how much to include in my recap. But enough about me, let’s get down to business.

The Best:

Emily Blunt in Michael Kors, Naomi Watts in Zac Posen, Julianne Moore in Tom Ford

The Worst:

Sienna Miller in Erderm, Lucy Liu in Carolina Herrera, Halle Berry in Atelier Versace

And with every award show, there tends to be a trend or two that rules the red carpet. This year, without a doubt, it was the presence of black. At one point, I was left scratching my head wondering if this show was being held in Los Angeles or New York. Contrary to the belief that black is boring, the ladies found ways to wear this staple that were the least bit dull.

Sprinkled in with basic black were pops of tangerine, bits of blush, and lots of sparkle. Here are some trends that stood out and can probably expect to see more of during upcoming award shows.

Total Black Out:

Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen, Eva Longoria in Emilio Pucci, Rachel Weisz in Louis Vuitton

Zosia Mamet in Tony Ward, Amy Poehler in Stella McCartney, Allison Williams in J. Mendel

Olivia Munn in Giorgio Armani, Sarah Paulson in Reem Acra, Katharine McPhee in Theyskens’ Theory

Kristen Wiig in Michael Kors, Rosie Huntington Whiteley in Saint Laurent, Kate Hudson

On the Flip Side:

Anne Hathaway in Chanel, Julianne Hough in Monique Lhuillier, Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy

Orange You Glad You Didn’t Wear Black?:

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta, Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture, Marion Cotillard Christian Dior Couture

Blushing Beauties:

Hayden Panettiere in Roberto Cavalli, Amy Adams in Marchesa, Megan Fox in Dolce & Gabbana

Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars:

Kerry Washington in Miu Miu, Isla Fisher in Reem Acra, Connie Britton Kaufman Franco

I Might Have Embellished a Bit:

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad, Michelle Dockery, Kristen Bell in Jenny Packham

BFF4L:

Lena Dunham in Zac Posen, Taylor Swift in Donna Karan

Nice work, ladies. Now hit the showers.

xx,

WhyDid

Weekend Playlist: I Love the 90’s…ish

By Kirsten|January 12th, 2013|Weekend Playlist|

Sure, sure, Timberlake stole the headlines this week after “hinting” at the release of new music, but as giddy as that made us, let’s not forget all the other excitement happening for children of the 90’s. I mean, Destiny’s Child reuniting for the Superbowl? Britney Spears recording a new album? A TLC reunion tour complete with hologram?

This is almost too much for me to handle. It’s like Christmas came late this year. To celebrate the return of the 90’s (and early 2000’s), I have compiled some of the best early songs from our re-emerging artists. I threw in a little Christina (because I love her) and Jessica Simpson (I know…) for good measure. Do you have ANY idea what used to happen when “Genie in a Bottle” came on while I was cruising in my red Volkswagen Cabriolet? It’s probably better that you don’t.

We’re ready.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Bring Sexy Back.

By Kirsten|January 11th, 2013|Friday Frocks|

In case you missed it, yesterday, ol’ Justin Timberlake very slyly announced his return to music. The internet went crazy… ’cause while we enjoyed you on the silver screen, JT, we missed you on the radio and check updates at Radio Waves. So, let’s take our d out of the box and get back in the booth. Remember this plea to the pop star?

A new album is near and in preparation of “bringing sexy back,” I’ve compiled a collection of dresses that do just that. Sure, I like JT just fine, but I really just wanted an excuse to showcase spine friendly frocks. The vertebrae is the new decollete and these little numbers would be just perfect for shimmying to Timberlake’s new tunes.

1. Boulee Avery Lace Dress, $231, 2. Lovers + Friends Worth the Wait Dress, $134.40, 3. Nightcap Clothing Lace Priscilla Dress, $352, 4. Three Floor Bad Girl Dress, $308, 5. T by Alexander Wang Drape Bac Mini Dress, $109, 6. Lovers + Friends Sway Mini Dress, $245, 7. For Love & Lemons Little Lover Dress, $172.80, 8. UNIF Christy Drape Dress, $87, 9. Free People Bringing Sexy Back Dress, $128, 10. For Love & Lemons Medina Velvet Mini Dress, $159

So brace yourself, kiddos, as Andy Cohen stated, there’s been a richter scale warning issued for imminent “panty drop.”

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Don’t Quit Your Day Job

By Kirsten|January 10th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

Manicures played a HUGE role in beauty last couple of years and I get the feeling thist trend isn’t going to lose momentum anytime soon. I do, however, think they’ll get toned down a bit (buh-bye pointed talons). That said, keeping your phalanges fully decked out can start to add up, so beauty brands started to wise up with clever ways to DIY your digits. One of the first on the scene was Sally Hansen Salon Effects. These fun designs were great, but still didn’t quite have the lifespan of the popular and ever shiny gel manicure. Well, that Sally sure did use her noggin when coming up with the latest installment of at home manicures. Combine the ease of applying Salon Effects strips and the staying power of a gel manicure and you’ve got Sally Hansen Insta Gel. I strolled passed a display of these one afternoon at CVS and figured, “Wine Not?” (That was the color I chose- complete coincidence).

Honestly, I think it’s a brilliant idea and I was really hoping for the best since I love all of the fun patterns that can’t be recreated in your standard nail salon, but I think for me… I will stick to letting the professionals go to work. I just really am not good at at home “manual labor.” However, if you’re someone who’s a bit more meticulous or you don’t have access to a salon offering gel manicures. The starter kit was $29.99 and the refill kits (love this one) are only $14.99 (half the price of a salon manicure). In the meantime, I won’t be quitting my day job.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Bottoms Up!

By Kirsten|January 9th, 2013|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

I bought a pair of questionably patterned pants about a month ago, which Serena apparently wore on an episode of Gossip Girl. This is basically the closest I’ll ever get to looking like Blake Lively. These were a post holiday sale impulse purchase and while it took me a while to actually wear them (in public), I do kind of love them. Something I try to do during the colder winter months is stock up on pants of interest. I realize this is the opposite of what most stylists might suggest, but I love the idea of bringing drama to an outfit from the bottom up. Rather than slipping on a sparkly top, I slide into patterned pants, velvet leggings, or leather embellished trousers and “top” them off with a simple tee or neutral blouse and leave the rest up to accessories. If you’re looking to switch things up, I suggest starting from the bottom up.

top: Elizabeth and James (similar here), pants: Rag & Bone, shoes: B Brian Atwood, bag: DIY original (How To coming soon!), hair: top knot with a fishtail twist

Bottoms up!

xx,

WhyDid

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