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Friday Frocks: Red, White, and Breezy

By Kirsten|July 5th, 2013|Friday Frocks|

You survived the fireworks (I did too- barely). You’re surviving the hangover (hair of the dog). And now summer is in full swing. Continue your holiday weekend party sporting something in the flag color scheme. Let it swang, let it hang.

1. Free People Cutout Bodycon Slip Dress, 2. Splendid Ruched Cotton and Modal Blend Jersey Minidress, 3. Dolce Vita Hanni Sleeveless Dress, 4. Joie Dawna Tank Dress, 5. Forever 21 Off the Shoulder Fit & Flare Dress, 6. BB Dakota Royer Cross Back Dress, 7. Nightcap Clothing Parlor Lace Dress, 8. For Love & Lemons Lulu Americana Dress, 9. The Furies Manchu Tank Dress, 10. Forever 21 Chambray Shirt Dress

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Baby, You’re a Firework

By Kirsten|July 4th, 2013|Personal Style|

This year’s Fourth of July couldn’t have fallen more perfectly on the calendar. A four day weekend? God bless, is right. This, however, led many to stress out over where they’d spend such a fortuitous long weekend. I couldn’t even begin to tell you where I was last year during the Fourth. I’ve given it a bit of thought, and I have zero recollection. Sadly, that has no correlation to the amount of fun that was had. The year before, I watched fireworks alone on my rooftop, simply because it was less frightening to hear the fireworks if I could actually see them. To be honest, fireworks scare me, but I also have an irrational fear of dragonflies, so it doesn’t hold much weight. I do, however, love the ol’ US of A despite all its flaws. I’ve never been one to wear a Christmas sweater or paint my face for a football game, but I do think it’s nice to give a patriotic nod to our great United States by adding a bit of red, white, and blue to your holiday ensemble– in a totally non-obvious manner, of course.

bikini: Cia Maritima, shorts, H&M, glasses: random party store, bag: c/o Violetta, dog: Smitty In the City, necklace: c/o Nashelle, bracelet: c/o Style Queen

hat: Quicksilver, shirt: vintage Limited (as in middle school vintage), dress: American Apparel, boots: Frye, bracelets: Alex & Ani, c/o Style Queen

Happy Fourth of July from WhyDid. Sparkle responsibly.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Star Spangled Beauty

By Kirsten|July 2nd, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

Alright, so you can’t even begin to stomach strapping on a star studded tank top or holiday color coordinated outfit. That’s fine. Just don’t be a totally Sally Suckpants refusing to play along whatsoever. Incorporate a little bit of your American pride this Fourth of July by wearing the colors of our flag on your face (and nails). Navy liner rimming your lids, cherry red lips, and a slick white manicure will have people believing Lenny Kravitz wrote American Woman for you- and why shouldn’t they?

1. Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in True Red, 2. Ciaté Paint Pot in Mistress, 3. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Red Orange Shellac, 4. Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Scorch, 5. Makeup Forever Glitter Eyeshadow in Iridescent White, 6. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner in Yeyo, 7. Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Deep Blue, 8. NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Mandchourie Golden Infused Deni/Rich Navy, 9. butter LONDON 3 Free Lacquer in Blagger

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: God Bless…

By Kirsten|July 1st, 2013|Setting the Mood|

At times I may complain that ol’ US of A has gone down the sh…. I feel blessed to live in a country where what I say, do, wear, and think can’t really be censored… well, for the meantime, at least. I believe Congress is working on that. Sure there are Kardashians and fast food chains, but for the most part, the United States of America is what so many people dream of, work for, and aspire to be. Perhaps we should remember where we came from and attempt to become model citizens of the great states of America…again. Let’s make Abe and George proud. Bake that apple pie, put on your best red, white, and blue, and celebrate… we’re Americans, ya’ll.