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Why Did You Wear That: Park It

By |June 7th, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|
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why cant i feed the ducks

Growing up, I always loved to feed the ducks at Wheeling Park.  My animal obsession clearly began at an early age.  I gave up meat for several years as a kid because I realized that bacon came from pigs and at that time I was campaigning for a pot belly pig of my own.  I remember this particular park was full of animals.  They had a mini zoo complete with strutting peacocks.  So, it was sad to return to see that you aren’t even allowed to feed the ducks anymore.  Now, it’s just kind of a pond with paddle boats… hardly the magical playland that it used to be…

wheeling park pond

paddle boats duck pond

striped platform wedge sandals

straw clutch banglesearrings: random Soho street vendor, top: ISSI, jeans: Frankie B., clutch: vintage (mom), bracelets: it’s hard to tell, shoes: Steve Madden (I know!)

I’m ducking out now.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Let’s Rock

By |June 5th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|
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nina nguyen necklaceIt’s true.  Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.  However, in the off chance that you aren’t dripping in them or perhaps, you’ve decided to give yours a day off, there are some other stones out there that are sure to add a bit of unexpected glamour to your get up.  Take a cue from your college requirement filling geology course.  That’s right, geodes and nature’s minerals are the new rocks you should be rocking.

I recently bought a Nina Nguyen necklace on Hautelook and it’s been a fan favorite with friends and family.  These gems make for great (and somewhat) affordable gifts as well.  Hey, they’re cheaper than diamonds… but just as pretty.

rock jewelry1. Charles Albert Tabasco Geode Ring, $175, 2. Gigi Chic Green Druzy Pendant Necklace, $65, 3. Nina Nguyen Bardot Bracelet, $98, 4. Nina Nguyen Vortex Geode Beaded Necklace, $195, 5. Dara Ettinger Lauren Half Geode Necklace, $138, 6. Nikki Baker Druzy and Pearl Earrings, $213, 7. Dara Ettinger Disco Ball Ring, $128, 8.  Charles Albert Tabasco Geode Three Stone Ring, $200

Ready to rock?

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Turn it Down

By |June 4th, 2012|Setting the Mood|
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muted color paletteWell, in case you were wondering, neon is a HUGE trend for summer.  So huge, in fact, that I’m already over it.  Having arrived back in New York, I could not believe how much neon I saw on the gorgeous girls of Manhattan.  It wasn’t just a matter of a bright sighting here and there… It was more like packs of girls who looked like a pack of highlighters.  Each lovely lady clad in a dayglow shade.  Well, I knew I’d had enough when I, myself, was sporting a tank top as bright as the highlighted passages in my summer reading.  Everywhere I looked, someone else was wearing a similar style.  I wanted to hide, but it’s awfully difficult to be inconspicuous when sunglasses are needed just to take a gander in my direction.

So what better antidote to neon than the muted shades of a summer sky?  For once, being subdued will be what makes you stand out.

pastel clothing

J Brand Twisted Tie Dye Mid Rise Skinny Jeans, $200, Victoria Beckham Crepe Tank, $175, Illesteva Round Frame Matte Acetate Sunglasses, $165, Diane von Furstenberg Niabi Crepe Maxi Dress, $485

Bright idea, eh?

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Cut It Out

By |June 1st, 2012|Friday Frocks|
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pink scissorsSpeaking of cutting things up.  Another trend for summer that will most likely carry into fall is that of the cut out dress.  Instead of the daring deep V or the slit all the way up to… designers have opted for the unexpected flash of flesh.  This look is very specific, so let’s not get carried away with too much ventilation- though the impending heatwave may make it tempting.  The look is a peek of skin, not “I was accosted by the cousin of Edward Scissorhands on the way to The Darby.”  So embrace the trend, but not too tightly.

cut out dresses1. Forever21 Ruched Cutout Dress, $19.80, 2. T by Alexander Wang Cutout Silk Maxi Dress, $350, 3. Kimchi Blue Twill Cutout Bodycon Dress, $59, 4. BCBG Baile Cutout Gown, $328, 5. findersKEEPERS In My Arms Dress, $168, 6. Reverse High/Low Cutout Dress, $79, 7. Forever21 Cutout Sweetheart Tube Dress, $29.80, 8. Susana Monaco Zola Dress, $207, 9. Sandro Reve Printed Stretch Cotton Blend Dress, $320, 10. Rachel Pally Alina Dress, $202

Cut it out.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: BB Queen

By |May 31st, 2012|Beauty Buzz|
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bb creamSmashbox Camera Ready BB Cream

Remember last week when I schooled you on the beauty basic that is primer? And the best primers for mature skin.  Well, while doing my due diligence and rounding up the best primers on the market, I kept stumbling across this product called “BB cream.”  I had seen a couple of commercials also touting the unfamiliar name, but really thought nothing of it until, I noticed that Sephora had an entire product section devoted to this elusive beauty balm.

Being a total beauty junkie, I was utterly intrigued and hightailed it over to get myself some Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream.  BB Cream is supposed to be the secret to totally flawless skin when worn under your foundation.  The original BB creams (made popular in Asia) contain skin lighteners… not something I particularly need, seeing as I’m resembling Casper these days (can you say vitamin D deficiency?).  They have been mostly removed from the Western versions, but they have not skimped on the other benefits.  Most BB creams contain sunscreen, moisturizers, and anti-aging ingredients (much like primers).  The main difference I noticed with Smashbox’s version, at least, was the amazing coverage.  To be honest, I don’t actually wear foundation.  Usually just something tinted and a bit of powder.  This particular potion is the answer to all my complexion prayers.  It’s enough coverage to hide any unsightly blemishes (not that I ever have those), but not so heavy that I feel like I’m wearing an opera mask.  It stayed put all day and I got several compliments on what lovely skin I had all day.

There may be a bit of redundancy with primers and BB cream in my book.  I would, however, be more likely to trade my primer in for Smashbox’s Camera Ready, unless, of course, you have a primer that is made with water from the fountain of youth… and diamonds.  You don’t, do you?

xx,

WhyDid

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