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Why Did You Wear That: Being Angela Bower

By Kirsten|March 16th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s no secret how I feel about the current state of TV programming. Reality TV shows full of Kardashians and overpaid, undereducated wannabes. Why can’t we can some quality TV back? Remember TGIF? Those were the days. One of my absolute favorite TV shows is Who’s The Boss? I fall asleep watching that and Golden Girls. Seeing as I spend so much time with Angela and co., I started to notice that Angela had some pretty serious style.

I know, you’re thinking Sam (Alyssa Milano) was the hottie on Who’s the Boss? but let’s not sell Angela short. While you may only think of her as an uptight ad agency executive (remember when it was sexy for women to be smart?), Angela is the poster child of sportswear. Silk blouses, oversized blazers, pops of color, jumpsuits, and turtleneck tunics are a just a few of Angela’s style staples. Add some big hair and those large plastic frames and you too, could be running Wallace and McQuade.

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit, $1,100, 2. Jill Stuart Destine Blouse with Neck Tie, $378, 3. Donna Karan Collection Cashmere Turtleneck Tunic, $995, 4. Steven Alan Renada Double Breasted Silk Blazer, $385, 5. Halston Heritage Stretch Satin Jersey Jumpsuit, $355, 6. Love Moschino Long Sleeve Sweater, $170, 7. Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Blazer, $185, 8. Wylie Eyeglasses, $35, 9. DKNY V-Neck Silk Jumpsuit, $295, 10. Jill Stuart Doreen Top, $428

Toooony!

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Do You Have a Hall Pass?

By Kirsten|March 16th, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

I haven’t seen Hall Pass (nor do I plan on it) but it certainly got me thinking… would people really do this? Basically, from what I can tell from the previews, the premise is that these married men receive a one week “hall pass” from their wives to do whatever they like (no rules) for one week. Sounds like a fantastic idea.

Couple things: 1). if your hubsters even has an inkling of wanting to go frolick in greener pastures, you should probs just let him go. Forever. 2). If you’re dumb enough to agree to such, you need to go ahead and seek therapy STAT.

I feel similarly to bachelor/bachelorette parties, but we can get into that at another time. Why on Earth would you go handing out a hall pass to your husband like naive substitute teacher?

Class is dismissed.

xx,

WhyDid

Monday Mashup: Victorious Vampires

By Kirsten|March 14th, 2011|Monday Mashup|

The latest US Weekly did a feature called, “What’s in My Bag” featuring Vampire Diaries’ Nina Dobrev. Cute idea, right? Well, here’s the problem… as the Fug Girls so brilliantly pointed out… US Weekly used a picture of Victoria Justice rather than Nina, herself. Whoops! A major blunder by any publishing standards. However, I’m kind of willing to cut them a break… kind of (they are a nationally published CELEBRITY GOSSIP magazine. Should probs get the facts straight, right?). Take a gander at the photo below and you tell me who is who:

(btw- Nina is on the left. Victoria’s on the right).

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Eat That: It’s Pie Time You Try This

By Kirsten|March 14th, 2011|Recipes, Why Did You Eat That?|

On Saturday night, my dad made us delicious chicken and veggies on the grill. While that was awfully healthy, I was left craving something sweet for dessert. We headed to Nob Hill to pick up something and decided on some decadent chocolate pie. While, the pie certainly satisfied my sweet tooth, it was not nearly as delightful as a pie that my mom used to make. I immediately picked up the phone and demanded the recipe (okay, I just asked politely).

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of Kahlua (or Godiva liqueur)

1/4 cup of milk

10-15 Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies

Large container of Cool Whip (you can use Lite – if you must)

Directions:

Place Kahlua and milk in a small bowl (wide enough to put a cookie in).

Dip cookies in the the Kahlua/milk mixture quickly (so as not to get too soggy) and place in the bottom of a pie plate (use five to six cookies going around the outside and one cookie in the center).

After all the cookies are placed inside the pan, use your fingers to crush cookies into a crust.

Use half of the Cool Whip to cover the cookie crust.

Repeat step two adding a second layer of cookies. (DO NOT crush the cookies this time!)

Use the remaining Cool Whip to cover up the cookie layer.

Crumble cookies or shave a chocolate bar on top for a little pizazz.

Cover pie and place in freezer until ready to enjoy. Let sit about 10-15 minutes before devouring.

It’s easy. It’s delicious. You’re so, very welcome. You may need to do an extra 20 minutes on the elliptical to make up for it, but this pie is totally worth it.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Yeah Baby!

By Kirsten|March 11th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s no secret that the runways have been channeling the swinging seventies and we’ve seen that flares are making a re-emergence. With spring just around the corner, what better way to get into the spirit than with a flowy patterned frock? I’m not talking about fembots and shooting bullets out of your brassiere. I’m talking about flowing fabrics in psychedelic prints.

Top (L to R): Topshop Dandelion Print One Bell Sleeve Dress, $100, Betsey Johnson Winter Bouquet Burnout Chiffon Tunic, $278, Parker Double Flared Sleeve Dress, $220, Halston Heritage Tunic Mini Dress, $219 Bottom (L to R): Halston Heritage Metallic Pleated Deep V Dress, $395, Nightcap Clothing Priscilla Dress, $264, Winter Kate Devi Dress, $215, Voom by Joy Han Faire Bell Sleeve Off the Shoulder Dress, $195

These breezy dresses would look great paired with flat over the knee boots and a leather jacket until it’s warm enough to lose the boots and strap on some platform sandals.