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Why Did You Eat That: Pure Bliss

By Kirsten|January 24th, 2011|Los Angeles, Why Did You Eat That?|

Yes, birthdays should last longer than just a day. I mean we’ve spent the last 364 building up to just one day? Why not go ahead and spread one’s birthday out over a few days… a week perhaps? Well, thanks to some super spoiling, that’s exactly what I did. After spending the day getting royally pampered at bliss, I was whisked off to an “overnight adventure”- location TBA.

It was a beautiful night and we drove with the windows down until we reached Malibu where we turned into the Malibu Beach Inn. Sheer bliss ensued (for the second time that day).

After checking in and settling in our cozy but well appointed room, we cranked up the fireplace and spent some time out on the balcony which overlooks the ocean. I couldn’t believe that it was the middle of January, yet here I was at the beach. I mean, I know I haven’t been 100% sold on Los Angeles just yet, but this weather certainly does make a strong argument.

Dinner was just downstairs at the hotel’s restaurant, Carbon Beach Club. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, though I can’t really imagine who would want to sit inside when you could be dining almost literally on top of the ocean. Call me crazy. Anyway, while the heaters and fire pit kept us warm, we began to order the spicy tuna tartar and caprese salad. Both were very fresh and delicious. The spicy tuna tartar is a really different and original take on your run of the mill tartar. For dinner we had the three cheese ravioli (um, you had me at ravioli) and the NY steak. Again, both were insanely delicious and I had to stop myself from shoveling every last morsel of the ravioli into my mouth. Clearly, I needed to leave room for dessert: cheesecake with fig and a lemon tart. We left incredibly stuffed and happy. So stuffed that I conveniently slipped into a food coma while listening to the crashing waves.

I also awoke to the sound of crashing waves. And then it was time for brunch. Back downstairs we went. Brunch was also a delight. Huevos rancheros and prosciutto sandwiches are the best way to start your Sunday. Oh- a delicious bloody Mary never hurt anyone either. I really would have stayed there forever, but alas… it was time to depart and return to reality. Goodbye Malibu Beach Inn… goodbye birthday week.

I will leave my bags packed until next time:

(L to R): Fluxus Nomad Scarf, $48, Bear Creek Weekender, $498, Madewell Mae Open Drape Jacket, $88, C & C Triblend Slim Jogger Pant, $26, Ray-Ban Metal Aviator, $129

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Minaj A Trois

By Kirsten|January 21st, 2011|Celebrity Style|

Looks like someone is gunning for Rihanna’s spot on WhyDid’s Most Wanted list. I couldn’t pick just one fugly outfit courtesy of Miss Nicki Minaj because there were far too many to choose from. So here’s just a sampling of some of her most recent get ups.

I know. She looks insane- and I mean that in the literal sense of the word.

I can’t lie… I actually quite like her as a human (if, in fact, she is one). She’s incredibly charming in interviews and she seems reasonably intelligent. I understand that she is a “spirited” young lady, but I just wish she would try and reel in her wardrobe choices.

In photo number one, I think she may be channeling a piece of chewing gum left to die on the underside of a schooldesk, but I could be wrong. I also have a really, really difficult time with haircolor that could not possibly occur in nature. Like, you’re not fooling anyone, Nickster. The jig is up. By the looks of things, Miss Minaj may have stock in spandex… Perhaps she is smarter than I thought.

Thoughts?

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: It’s My Party

By Kirsten|January 21st, 2011|Friday Frocks|

Every girl wants to look great on her special day. Most guys really just don’t seem to understand how important the “birthday dress” is. Probably because they are much more interested in our “birthday suits.” Last night, before dinner at Cecconi’s , I fussed about not having a birthday dress. Someone pointed out that I had a ton of dresses in my closet. “But they are all blaaaack!” I whined. Luckily, after a little digging, I found a dress I had yet to wear and it wasn’t black! Crisis averted. I avoided the birthday blues, but I suggest planning ahead of time. Here are some very fun, very “birthday” dresses.

(L to R): Red Valentino Sequin Embellished Tulle Dress, $795, Herve Leger Geometric Pattern Party Dress, $2,500, Vera Wang One Shoulder Tulle Bustier Dress, $2,300, BCBG One Shoulder Tulle Dress, $398

(L to R): Alice and Olivia Vanda Bandage Shift Dress, $596, Nicole Miller Sequin and Tulle Dress, $485, Young Fabulous and Broke Hazel Dress, $295, Foley and Corinna Beaded Godet Dress, $490

Cry if you want to.

xx,

WhyDid

Thank You.

By Kirsten|January 20th, 2011|Uncategorized|

Okay, so someone learned how to use Photoshop. Yes, this looks like a collage a la 9th grade, but I just wanted to thank all of the very special people in my life who have always made my birthday (and everyday) so very special for me. I love and appreciate you all. Thank you for being a part of my special day and part of my life!

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Age Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number, Right?

By Kirsten|January 20th, 2011|WhyDid Wisdom|

So, yes, it’s true. I’m having a birthday today. As this is not one of the super fun ones like twenty one… or twenty five… I’m going low key with it. While it is not a “big” one, I have found it harder and harder to realize I’m a grown woman now. I don’t know that someone could call me a “girl” though I still sort of feel like one. I suppose it’s time to get this show on the road.

Even though I still get carded (er.. an unusually awkward moment at Soho House last week), I am well aware that I am no longer the new girl in town. Girls like Emma Roberts, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, and Victoria Justice are well on their way to becoming the screen queens in Hollywood. Wasn’t Hannah Montana in diapers like… last week? Didn’t I babysit her? While out one afternoon, we overheard a young lady attempting to purchase beer and the clerk checked her ID which said she was born in 1990 making her twenty one. PEOPLE BORN IN 1990 are TWENTY ONE!!! How crazy is that?

It is so weird to realize that pretty soon I will have to adhere to dressing “age appropriate” and behaving like a lady rather than a child. (Guess that means no more dancing on tables at Cipriani- see how that dates me?). It’s also bizarre when you start to notice that you actually are aging. Like WTF is that wrinkle? Wasn’t there yesterday. Oh, and this extra dimple on my derriere? Welcome. Make yourself at home.

My dad (wise man that he is) once quoted someone as saying, “Being beautiful is like having an ATM account that you can only make withdrawals from.” Well, then. I guess he has got a point. Yes, you can get Botox and plastic surgery and whatever else, but it will never be the same as the glow of true youth. I asked my mom (who was and still is a very beautiful woman) if it was difficult getting older and aging gracefully. She said it absolutely is, but you start to treasure other aspects about yourself. Instead of relying so heavily on appearance you emphasize your wit and intelligence. I think if/when I ever have a little girl, I’m going to stress to her that she is smart and kind rather than cute or pretty. Might as well give her a head start.

I guess my point is to appreciate what you’ve been given. Heaven knows I wish I had appreciated my insane metabolism and 18-23 year old bod that I didn’t even have to work for. Brooklyn Decker, who? So, with that said… I’m going to go ahead and enjoy the rest of this special day by putting on a short skirt, sipping on a bellini, and maybe- just maybe dancing on a table. Hell, I’m older, not dead!

xx,

WhyDid

P dot S- happy birthday to everyone else who shares today with me!

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