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Setting the Mood: Ready, Set, Summer.

By Kirsten|May 19th, 2014|Setting the Mood|

The unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, is upon us (the official start of summer is June 21) wherein I realize I have been like the grasshoppers rather than ants all spring. Meaning, while everyone packs up their cars, boards the Luxury Liner or (shudder) the LIRR, I’m left waving goodbye and cursing myself for not having thought ahead to make plans or get a boyfriend. It’s not all a loss though, I won’t suffer through the hell that is Hamptons traffic and there is a pool two blocks away that will be potentially slightly less crowded. And just because I may be catching my Vitamin D all by my lonesome doesn’t mean I have to look like it. Perhaps I could even fool myself into believing that I’m on my own very exclusive private island called Manhattan.

Melissa Odabash Woven Panama Hat, K Jacques St. Tropez Metallic Leather Sandals, Illesteva Leonard Round Frame Acetate Sunglasses, MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Tote

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: The Daisies of Our Lives

By Kirsten|May 12th, 2014|Setting the Mood|

Truth be told, I don’t care much for daisies. I often lump them into the same category as carnations, which are the cantaloupe of flowers in my book. However, there is something quite sunny about a daisy. And who doesn’t love playing “He Loves Me Not” with the petals? Honestly, you have a better chance of getting an accurate read from a bud than boy these days. So when you combine daisies with denim, you’ve got a combination that even Catherine Bach would stamp her seal of approval on.

Moschino Cheap and Chic Daisy Intarsia Sweater, Eugenia Kim Daisy Embellished Flower Metal Headband, Simone Rocha Faux Pearl Embellished Satin Flats, Alice + Olivia Earla Cotton Blend Daisy Jacquard Skirt

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Mother, May I?

By Kirsten|May 6th, 2014|Setting the Mood|

We’ve all watched that YouTube video where people applied for the hardest job in the world, right? Threw you for a real loop, didn’t it? I’ve never been one who thought mothers have it easy, mostly because I saw how much my own mother did for me, my two brothers and menagerie of pets that I just had to have over the years. Along with the endless amount of time she dedicated to all of us, she forfeited so much of her own life to make sure that everyone else was fed, happy, and not bleeding. Because I’m sort of selfish and Smitty isn’t particularly interested in sharing me, I’m undecided as to whether or not I will have little mini versions of my DNA someday. Oh, yeah, and finding a suitable mate might also sway my decision. Don’t get me wrong. I like kids… of other people… across the restaurant. And while my personal feelings on motherhood may flit between this or that, one constant is how much I love, appreciate, and respect my own mother. It’s nice to spend a day thanking all the moms out there who do so much, though it probably should be at least nine months out of the year.

Bamford Rose, Geranium, and Jasmine Soap Set, Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print PVC Pa ssport Cover, Skin Pima Cotton Robe, Fornasetti Ortensia Rose, Iris, and Orange Candle

Setting the Mood: Five Alive

By Kirsten|April 28th, 2014|Setting the Mood|

Somehow it seems we’ve made it through the showers of April without drowning and soon it will be May, one of my favorite months. So, bring on the flowers. Also, go ahead and bring on the tequila because Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Sure, some people take it to extremes kind of like St. Patrick’s Day, but because I could easily eat Mexican food every day for the rest of my life, I’m happy to have a designated day for it. Fun fact: Cinco de Mayo (also called El Día de la Batalla de Puebla) is not actually Mexico’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Another reason to indulge in Mexican culture.

Anna Sui Lace Paneled Silk Kimono, Eugenia Kim Sylvie Floral Embellished Headband, Charlotte Olympia Rosa Rose Appliquéd Leather Sandals, Alexander McQueen The De Manta Printed Clutch

Olé!

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: How Very American

By Kirsten|April 21st, 2014|Setting the Mood|

There is nothing more American other than maybe our flag, apple pie, or childhood obesity than denim. A long time fashion staple that started off as casual and has since gone couture, every man, woman, child, and sometimes dog has and should own a pair of well fitted jeans. Beyond being a closet staple, April 23, 2014 marks this year’s Denim Day (so be sure to slip into your favorite pair to show your support). I had never actually heard of this event until this year, but I most certainly will be taking part- because standing up for what you believe is also very American. So, with that said, this week will be dedicated strictly to denim.