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WhyDid Wisdom: Hang in There

By Kirsten|April 11th, 2012|WhyDid Wisdom|

A lot of you are probably doing some spring cleaning of your closets and while that is all good and fine (actually it’s applaudable), why not really give your closet a full fledged makeover? Having an organized closet is not just about purging it of the old and re-hanging what’s left behind shape and color. (If you need a refresher course in the art of closet cleaning, click right here).

Instead of just re-organizing what you’ve got, why don’t you go ahead and give your beloved closet a little extra aesthetic appeal? Take a look at your closet. Look at your hangers. Seriously, look. There are plastic ones, mismatched ones, clippy ones and even –gasp– wire ones. You love your clothes so much, why on Earth don’t you treat them better? They deserve a little respect, no? I mean the top that accents your delicate cleavage without making you look like a tart. The trousers that perfectly drape over your toned behind. Your clothes are working hard to make you look good. Show them some love, goddammit.

Recently, my best pal, Katie, decided to give her closet a mini overhaul and I convinced her that she NEEDED to make the switch to velvet hangers in the process. These hangers are not new to the market, but if you haven’t heard about them or you have yet to convert… now’s the time to do so. Not only do they take up (literally) half as much space, they keep all your strappy straps stuck on and they just look a lot nicer. Proof:

Ask Katie if she loves her new hangers. (She’s shaking her pretty head “yes”). My closet has been 94.2% converted completely to these hangers and I will never go back. Buy them in bulk or do it little by little, but seriously… just do it.

Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers

Cleaning out your closet can be hard, but just hang in there.

xx,

WhyDid

image via Elle Decor

Smart Is the New Pretty: It’s Getting Hairy

By Kirsten|April 11th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

I love animals. I could spend hours upon hours watching cute animal videos on YouTube. I have even been told that I should probably just be dropped off at a farm or petting zoo and stay there. And if Fido shared my love for Fendi, I’d say that’s probably true.

I’m apparently not alone because cute fuzzy wuzzy cats and dogs are still number one as far as content goes. [Mashable]
Or you could always just use that stray cat hair to build your own Lady Gag replica. [Paper Mag]
This particular cat (a Sphynx) is not exactly thrilled about having its picture taken. [Huffington Post]
Sadly, there are still people who don’t appreciate animals. They should be shot. [Huffington Post]
Who can forget about the original cute fuzzy animal, the mammoth? [Huffington Post]
Animals aren’t the only ones who are hairy. Check out Bliss’s new ultimate “He-wax.” And please also recall when we delved into the world of male waxing… [Racked]
And if your man isn’t the only one having a bad hair day, why not try these clever ways to fix your fro? [InStyle]
Rooney Mara is sporting some not so dragon like hair now. [Glamour]

It’s a hairy scary world out there.

xx,

WhyDid

image via Beautiful You

Why Did You Wear That: Put Me In, Coach

By Kirsten|April 10th, 2012|Look for Less, Why Did You Wear That?|

With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of outdoor music festivals. The first of which to kick things off is Coachella. Coachella is not only one of the bigger music festivals, it’s one of the most photographed. Let’s just say it’s a sartorialist’s wet dream. The look is usually a bit boho meets Beverly Hills, but some have taken the hippy dippy look to extremes. I can’t say I’ve ever had the desire to camp out for three days with no working plumbing, but if you happen to be someone who favors the port-o-potty over pate, then perhaps you’re headed out that way this weekend. If that’s the case, you may be thinking, “What to wear? What to wear?” Well, I’ve come up with three looks that are sure to have you looking like you’re with the band. (Just please do me a favor and keep your shoes on).

hat: Club Monaco Jody Straw Hat, $69.50, top: Roxy Sky of Stars Crochet Lace Crop Top, $49.50, skirt: Collective Concepts Crochet Waist Maxi Skirt, $78

top: Blood is the New Black Metal Bears Distressed Tank, $29, shorts: RUNWAYDREAMZ Handmade Vintage Half Studded Shorts, $168, sandals: DV by Dolce Vita Archer Nude Sandals, $69

sunglasses: Ray-Ban New Wayfarer, $125, dress: Juicy Couture Daisy Guipure Crochet Lace Dress, $298 , boots: Report Marks Bootie, $110

This is also an opportune time to test out chalking your tresses!!

Rock on.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Just Another Day at the Beach

By Kirsten|April 9th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

I’m not quite sure where the phrase, “Life’s a beach.” came from, but I am quite certain if that were the case, people would be a whole lot happier. Whether it be the white sandy beaches off the Gulf Coast of Florida or the majestic rocky points in Half Moon Bay, the beach is one of those things that’s just so beautiful no man could have made it. Most people have fond memories from time spent by the sea. I know I do. (Well, except that incident with a dragonfly in Daytona). We spent our summers there, took family vacations there, and some who are very lucky call it home. With the weather warming up, it’s hard not to start daydreaming about spreading out your towel on the soft sand and soaking up a little bit of sun (with proper SPF, of course).

hat: Nordstrom Stripe Straw Hat, $28, bikini: Yves Saint Laurent High Waisted Bandeau Bikini, $525, sunglasses: Miu Miu Cat Eye Frame Glitter Acetate and Metal Sunglasses, $390

Just another day at the beach…

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Cadbury Cuties

By Kirsten|April 6th, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

While some of you may only look forward to the Easter season for those delicious Cadbury cream eggs and Peeps, others take this day pretty seriously. For instance, my mother. For as long as I had no say in the matter, my mom decked me out from head to toe (literally). She didn’t just stop with a pretty pastel frock for Sunday service. She went as far as sewing fresh flowers into my bonnet and that little handbag I was holding. She was at least kind enough to tuck away some jelly beans in my bag so as to keep me quiet during all those songs at church. Did I mention I’m tone deaf? Anyway, if you’re anything like my mom, you’re probably looking to deck yourself out this Sunday. Lucky for you (and the Easter bunny), everything pastel and floral is right on trend this spring and you should have no trouble at all finding something pretty to wear. And for my non-Easter celebrating friends, Happy Passover. Chag Sameach.