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Why Did or Why Don’t?: An Overall Bad Idea

By Kirsten|October 17th, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?, Why Did You Wear That?|

They were bad the first go ’round, and yet, here they are again trying to make a comeback (if we can even call it that). Just like the eighties (as a decade), it seems we’re always trying to “bring back” some of the worst trends. Didn’t we learn our lesson the first time? It’s like needing to touch the stove just to make sure it’s hot.

Which trend is being rehashed this time? Overalls or bibs or dungarees or hogwashers. Call them what you will, but they can only be categorized under, “Bad.” While they made appearances on runways from Altuzarra, Phillip Lim, and Rebecca Minkoff, I don’t think even designers can make this outdated style seem fresh, let alone chic.

Some famous wearers of overalls circa 1990: T-Boz, ‘Nsync, Old MacDonald. And where are they now? Let’s learn from our mistakes, ladies, and leave the overalls to the farmer in the dell.

Ya’ll don’t come back now, ya hear?

xx,

WhyDid

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Why Did You Wear That: Toot It and Boot It

By Kirsten|October 16th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

You know what I like almost as much as cashmere sweaters, puppies, and unicorns? Boots! A great pair of boots (or twenty) makes winter and the impending arctic ice storms (almost) bearable. In addition to the standard short black bootie, knee high boots, and riding boots, there are four trend heavy boots I’ve picked up on for this fall…and you should too. Toss one (or two, or three, or four) of these styles into your regularly scheduled program to kick things up a bit (had to).

1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Rosalyn Booties, $139.50, 2. Gucci Lace Up Leater Ankle Boots, $760, 3. Sam Edelman Lace Up Platform Booties, $225, 4. Seychelles Suede Lac Up Ankle Boot, $130, 5. Ash Nevada Ankle Boot, $295, 6. Alexander McQueen Studded Leather Ankle Boots, $1,185, 7. Frye Jenna Disc Short Booties, $348, 8. Deena & Ozzy Stud Moto Boot, $89, 9. Sam Edelman Keegan Tassel Booties, $225, 10. Christian Louboutin Pouliche 70 Fringed Suede Boots, $2,195, 11. 7 for All Mankind Mirage Fringe Ankle Boot, $325, 12. Carlos by Carlos Santana Ringo Boot, $149.95, 13. KORS Michael Kors Wayland Bootie, $325, 14. Isabel Marant Dicker Suede Ankle Boots, $565, 15. Dolce Vita JuJu Suede Ankle Boot, $119, 16. Madewell The Barnwood Booties, $198

Boot, scoot, boogie.

xx,

WhyDid

Monday Mashup: Miley Takes Manhattan

By Kirsten|October 15th, 2012|Celebrity Style, Monday Mashup, Why Did You Wear That?|

Oh, Miley. You can take the girl out of the country… and put her in a cityscape printed skirt, I suppose. Listen, I think it’s clear how much I love New York, but I don’t even own, dare I say, an I <3 NY t-shirt. I appreciate her adoration of Gotham, but from what I can deduce from her outfit, she’s a big fan of Batman. I mean, look at her bustier. Tell me it doesn’t resemble the Batmobile. Is she a walking diorama? Is she acting out her own Batman sequel wherein she swoops in and saves our fair city? And what would Lady Liberty say? Bitch stole my look?

So is Miley’s skyline one you’d like to see?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: You Can Ring My Biel

By Kirsten|October 12th, 2012|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Let’s go ahead and start off by saying it takes a whole heck of a lot to make Jessica Biel look bad. That face, that hair, that body. She’s working with all the right equipment, so when I saw this picture of her traipsing all over Paris in this over the top get up, I had to hold an intervention. Girl, why so much? At first I just assumed this had to be a costume for some upcoming movie role about an 80’s hair band or something, but lo and behold, she was just shopping at Fendi. Yikes. To be fair, I’d actually like each of the pieces if worn individually, but the combination of the jacket, top, pants, and boots is just too much. I like studs as much as the next gal, but this just seems to be a bit overkill. Thoughts?

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume LXXXV

By Kirsten|October 12th, 2012|The List|

Seeing as I’m now back in the dating pool (though I don’t date a lot… reasons following), I have remembered why it is that dating can be both glorious and horrifying at the same time. While some men are gallant and chivalrous like white knights, others are more like the town idiots riding around town on broke down donkeys.

The good ones are far and few between and the bad ones are so bad, they almost cancel out all the good ones… making me want to just throw in the towel and start the adoption process… and I know I’m not alone in this. So go ahead and print this out, ladies. Post it by the watercooler in your office or better yet, the men’s bathroom. Pass it along anonymously (or not) to the men in your lives in hopes that somehow, some way they’ll get the hint.

When you ask for my number and I say I’ll just take yours and then you make me call you so you have mine. Unfair.
Asking for my Instagram info rather than my phone number. Are you serious? (By the way, WhyDid is now on Instagram: whydid_dotcom).
Telling me about all the other girls you’re dating. Well, that clears up what’s going to happen after dinner: Nada.
I appreciate you offering to buy me a drink. But please, PLEASE, do not berate me for politely declining. As a matter of fact, you should thank me. I just saved you fifteen dollars.
If I do not ask you to come upstairs after a date, this is not the time to pout like a child. Just ’cause you bought me dinner doesn’t mean I owe you anything.

Remembering minor details, ie; I don’t drink anything without a straw.
Finding out what neighborhood I live in and then picking the restaurant based on that.
The ol’ make sure I get in a cab safely tell the driver where I’m going, pass him a $20, and give him a stern warning that I better arrive home in one piece.
Treating my friends as kindly as you treat me (non-romantically, of course).
Not looking at your phone for one second during our date.

Welp, who wants to order in Chinese?
xx,
WhyDid

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