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Look for Less: Dolce, Dolce, Dolce

By Kirsten|January 16th, 2013|Look for Less, Why Did You Wear That?|

Remember the bag in last week’s outfit post? Well, months and months (ie., about a year) ago, I spotted this adorable Dolce & Gabbana bag on net-a-porter. What a delight! Then I saw the price tag. Hardly delightful coming in at a cool three grand. So, in the infamous words of my mother I said, “I can make that.” And that I did. It took me a while to go about gathering up all of my supplies, but last week, I finally complete my mission and I am not one to boast, but I think it turned out pretty amazing… dare I say even better? I love mine more than Dolce’s (sorry, Stefano) because it’s personalized with my own charms and oh yeah, it didn’t cost $3,000.

What you need:

Black Purse:

I recommend a bag that is not particularly thick so as to be able to stitch through it with limited cursing.

Thread, needle, scissors, needle threader

Charms and pins

What you do:

Thread the needle.

Attach charms one by one.

Continue attaching charms in pins until you end up with…

This!

And you may end up with a few pricks (no more than your average Friday night out), but the pay off is well worth the work. La dolce vita!

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Go Shorty…

By Kirsten|January 15th, 2013|Setting the Mood|

I love birthdays. I love them the way most normal people love Christmas or Thanksgiving. Not only do I love celebrating mine, but I also love celebrating those of others. Perhaps it’s because it is one special day that is all yours (except that you share it with 19,178,082 on average…) or perhaps it is one great excuse to corral all of your nearest and dearest into one room to have a good time and catch up. Who can say “no” to a birthday invite?

When I look back on birthdays past (minus last year), they are some of my most treasured moments. Even though some of the people in the pictures have changed year after year and some have remained consistent, I smile when I think about those fun filled days and nights and am so thankful to have another day on this planet. Plus, I really like cake. And presents. Speaking of which, have you picked out mine yet? Three day shipping should get it here by Friday, FYI. (Let me know if you need my shipping address).

Ippolita Disc 18 karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings, $5,000, Jimmy Choo Rob Pruitt Cayla Embellished Patent Leather Clutch, $1,350, Sophia Webster Lana Embellished PVC and Suede Sandals, $535, Kiki De Montparnasse Chantilly Lace Bra, $350 and Chantilly Lace Thong, $225

So, what does every girl need to make her feel special on her birthday other than friends and cake? In my expert opinion, once you’ve secured your birthday frock, a little bling, some killer shoes, shiny clutch, and perfect underpinnings are precisely what you need to get the party started and keep it going.

And a pony wouldn’t hurt.

xx,

WhyDid

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.