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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

Setting the Mood: Jonesing for January

By Kirsten|January 7th, 2013|Setting the Mood|

For some of you, the party is over. For others (ahem, yours truly) the party is just beginning… and you’re obviously invited. But in case you can’t make it, I understand that January can be a bit bleak, what with the blizzards and below freezing temperatures. It might be quite tempting to barricade yourself inside until the nightmare that is Valentine’s Day passes. In the off chance that you’re looking to be a functioning part of society and perhaps secure a date for V-day, it might be necessary to self medicate in the form of shiny accessories, a heavenly scent, and the perfect shade of red lipstick. Hey, just because I have plans to drown in a pint of Haagen Dazs with How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days’ credits rolling doesn’t mean you have to.

1. Brian Atwood Hamper Leather and Velvet Platform Pumps, $1,795, 2. Alexander McQueen Embroidered Unicorn Skull Bag, $2,455, 3. Blue Life Twisted Sleeveless Jumpsuit, $115, 4. Byredo Gypsy Water, $220, 5. CC Skye The F-U Ring, $52, 6. B Brian Atwood Cassiane High Sandal, $425, 7. House of Exposure Helmut Red Lipstick, $25, 8. Paige Paloma Leather Leggings, $299, 9. Boulee Suri Blouse, $187, 10. Fleur du Mal Leather Silk Lined Triangle Bra, $350

Cookies and Cream or Mint Chocolate Chip?

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Shine and Shout

By Kirsten|December 31st, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Maybe you aren’t the “sequin dress” kinda gal (really?) or maybe you just haven’t had the time or funds to go out and fetch yourself a sparkly ensemble. That’s no reason for you to be anything less than bright this evening. Whether you’re a little sparkle shy or simply looking for a last minute fix, there are several ways to shine. Grab a jewel encrusted clutch, put on your party shoes, or just add some sparkle to your peepers to spruce up any look. You aren’t a wallflower so you certainly shouldn’t look like one.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequin Striped Skinny Jeans, $225, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Glitter, $14, Gianvito Rossi Glitter Effect Satin Twill Pumps, $595, Diane von Furstenberg Tonda Small Crystal Clutch, $395

Wishing you a beautiful, bright, and happy New Year!

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Party Favors

By Kirsten|December 26th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Well, you (hopefully) made it unscathed through the holiday and while you’d probably like to plop down with an adult beverage and breathe a big sigh of relief, you’re forgetting that there’s one last hurdle standing between you and that mimosa. It’s called New Year’s Eve and if you’ve been gracious enough to offer up your home for the celebration of ball’s dropping across all time zones, then you’re going to need to do a little bit of decorating. While, I’m a big fan of Hilary’s Countdown Cocktails, what are we doing with the table? A plastic table cloth and flameless candles are just not going to cut it. I’m a pretty big proponent of getting all of my guests involved. No one is too cool for a “prop” and if you think you are, you’re probably at the wrong party.

A couple of weeks ago, my dear, dear friend, Tiffany, celebrated her birthday and I crafted up these place settings that I find to be downright genius. Not to toot my own horn or anything… ba-dum-ching! With three pretty inexpensive and easy to find items, I created pretty and fun place settings to get guests in the mood.

Toot, toot.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Fifty Shades of White

By Kirsten|December 3rd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

It is upon us. The bone chilling, dark at 3pm, hibernation inducing months of winter. And while the delicately falling snowflakes sure do make for a beautiful backdrop (until the garbage trucks and foot traffic destroy the pristine piles of snow turning them into straight slush), it can be easy to want to just wrap yourself up in the all black uniform of winter. However, in the past couple of years and this one most noticeably, the once faux pas after Labor Day white accessories have become the “it” girl’s go to for breaking up a mostly dark ensemble. Do winter white from head to toe, or just accent your head and toes with white accessories. But remember, we’re channeling a soft snowflake, not the abominable snowman.