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Setting the Mood: Start Walkin’

By Kirsten|October 31st, 2011|Setting the Mood|

Sure stilettos are sexy, but there is something so empowering about slipping into your favorite fall boots for the first time. Boots come in all shapes, sizes, and shades. You could quite literally spend a year’s salary (or more) on all the amazing options… but I’m not encouraging that.

From Nancy Sinatra to Wonder Woman, some of history’s strongest women made a living by working it in their boots. So let’s take a note from the fearless femmes who have come before us and do the same.

xx,

WhyDid

Boots (clockwise): Brian Atwood Studded Elaphe, $1,880, Versace Pin Heeled Nappa, $1,125, Swedish Hasbeens Combat $430,Bally Colorblock, $995, Dolce & Gabbana Plaid and Leather Lace-Up, $1,045

Weekend Playlist: Fright Night Car and Automobile Day

By Kirsten|October 29th, 2011|Weekend Playlist|

Seeing as Halloween falls on a Monday this year … lame… most people will be taking full advantage of the entire weekend to really spook it up. And while you may not be hitting up the hottest cluuuuurb this year, you’ll probably attend some type of Halloween fete. Perhaps, if you’re a really ambitious, you’ll actually be the one throwing said soiree. You’ve thought of everything from eyeball ice cubes to black martinis but have you even taken a moment to consider a hauntingly hip playlist? No? You were too busy making pina ghouladas? That’s fine. I’ve gone ahead and done it for you. You owe me.

Happy haunting.

trucks have been becoming more popular every day trucking industry that provides more people than the government allows them to participate in. how much does an 18 wheeler weighSo there is going to be changes in all of these products in different countries that the government does not even consider to have an impact.”

He continued, “I hope that we can bring back to business what is happening in some places – trucking companies and small companies that can do what this market does on a daily basis so that we can all have the same opportunity that our state has and that we have here in the U.S. at the same time.”

The company believes that “in the long run it will improve access to new jobs.” By doing not make a lot of trips to the United States to pick up more equipment these days they can get a greater number of customers in the U.S.

He said that, “We see as a result of the United States we have really been able to keep pace with our competitors to the cost of goods and services as a whole. If we were unable to meet our budget needs from our initial position, we might as well find another way to attract, attract and compete on cheaper, lower priced equipment (rather than trucking at $500-$600 a month to drive), and get them to where they want, with better price points.”
xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Tricks Up Your Sleeve

By Kirsten|October 28th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Even though people are getting more and more into Halloween every year, it also seems that a lot of you lovely ladies like to wait until the absolute very last minute to attempt to pull together some type of festive get up. That’s alright, hold off on the non PMS related freak out and take a deep breath (and sip of prosecco). Most likely, you already have something in your very own closet that can easily be crafted into a crowd pleasing costume. Don’t believe me? Here are a few suggestions to get your brain ticking:

1. Forever 21 Leopard Print Dress, $24.80, 2. Target Mardi Gras Venetian Black Cat Mask, $12.99

1. bebe Multi Stripe Shine Bodycon Dress, $69, 2. Devil Horns, Tail, and Choker, Set, $9.99

1. 213 Industry Tutu Dress, $127, 2. Gem Stone Tiara, $3.93

1. Forever 21 Fit and Flare Dress, $24.80, 2. Stetson Cloth Safari Hat, $55, 3. Frye Dakota Mid Lace Boots, $178

1. Jen’s Pirate Booty Nena Tunic $79.20, 2. Black Pirate Hat and Eye Patch, $3.49

Look at all the tricks (and treats) you had up your sleeve.

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume LVIII

By Kirsten|October 28th, 2011|The List|

Last week, I challenged you to make even the most mundane items slutty. This week, let’s just go ahead and point out the already played out Halloween costumes for this year (seemed to work out for you folks last year).

Black Swan. You’ve been planning this for 9 months haven’t you?
Nicki Minaj. This is this year’s Lady Gaga.
Charlie Sheen.
Amy Winehouse. Just ew.
Steve Jobs. Too soon.
Pan Am flight attendant.
Any of the Kardashians. Ever.
Angry Birds.
William and Kate.
Justin Bieber.

Hey, there’s still time to make a swap.

xx,
WhyDid

P.S. Last year’s list.

WhyDid Wisdom: Behind the Mask

By Kirsten|October 27th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

Like I said, I think people really enjoy holidays like Halloween because it allows them to escape their reality and be someone or something else for a day. Feeling a need to transport yourself from an everyday mundane pencil pushing 9 to 5 for just one night of fun is one thing. However, when you start living your life as a self created character on a day to day basis, it’s time to re-evaluate.

There’s a lot of pressure to present yourself in a certain fashion. Maybe you hang around a fancy pants crew and feel as though you’ve got to keep up with the Joneses. Or maybe you feign an interest in something that your boyfriend enjoys because you want him to like you more. Whatever the case may be, you’ve got to get exhausted eventually, no? Keeping up appearances is not easy… especially when it’s something foreign to you.

Throughout life, we do change. We change based on experiences, age, and circumstances. We are shaped by our environment and we learn new things and meet new people. All of these things are what mold us into who we are. What you can’t forget is that piece of you that’s always been there. Your core. It’s so easy to forget who you and to where you came from with all the noise and garbage out there. Sometimes we want to forget because it’s a painful place or maybe it’s just embarrassing. But why should you be embarrassed of what makes you you? Over the years, I’ve met lots of people from all walks of life. The people I love most are those with interesting stories and imperfect lives. They are the people who acknowledge their faults and… embrace them. It’s endearing to be around someone like that. Even though your backgrounds might not be exactly the same, you form a camaraderie. It’s much easier to be yourself around someone who is being his or herself. That’s what real relationships are made of.

It’s true. You can be whoever you want. Just know that eventually being anyone other than yourself will catch up to (a very exhausted) you. Take a minute and look at yourself in the mirror. Remember the girl who’s behind the mask. See all the things that make you beautiful, perfect or not.

So maybe Halloween is more than just one day a year… After all, we’re all wearing masks, aren’t we?

xx,

WhyDid

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