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Would You Wednesday: Claws Are Out

By Kirsten|September 5th, 2012|Beauty Buzz, Why Did or Why Don't?|

Nail art has fast become a girl’s way of expressing herself on the cheap. Well, cheaper than a closet full of Lanvin. Long gone are the days of the mundane Ballet Slippers and neutral nail. We’ve graduate from glitter to full blown graphic designs. But what happens when things go a little too far… as in too far from your cuticle?

Celebrities from Beyonce to Fergie have been seen with nails that resemble those of Lee Press On’s gone rogue. I was just hoping this would be one of those trends that catches on like wildfire in a rainstorm. Sadly, it’s only gotten more popular and I’ve seen more than a few fashionistas walking around with sharpened claws. As a matter of fact, the other day I saw a young lady with nails so long she could have retired her utensils and just speared her steak with her fingernails. Better yet, they probably could have used her assistance back in the kitchen. Here’s to hoping she doesn’t wear contact lenses and has an iPhone with Siri to transcribe her text messages.

Listen, I’m all for funky phalanges, but I’m worried girls are catty enough without claws. What do you think of this extended trend?

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: The Fame

By Kirsten|August 30th, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

When asked to preview and review Lady Gaga’s latest project, her perfume, I was a bit hesitant. I mean, when’s the last time you’ve thought, “Dang, I wish there was an easier way for me to smell like blood and semen. Someone should bottle that!” But alas, I was intrigued, so I obliged.

Well, joke’s on me. After spending two years working with Haus Laboraties, Ms. Gaga’s first ever fragrance is quite surprising. The packaging is elegant, the bottle is edgy yet beautiful (and would look great on your vanity), and the smell is hardly reminiscent of body fluid– not that I’m familiar with such. The scent is actually quite sweet and feminine with notes of crushed Tiger Orchid, Jasmine Sambac, and apricot nectar. And while I would and have definitely worn this scent, I can’t help but wish it was a bit more unique. You know, the type of perfume that people can name the moment it hits their olfactories. What is unique, however, is that the liquid is black, but when sprayed is clear (though you can kinda see it on your skin for a brief moment). All in all, it’s a lovely scent that is sure to get all the little monsters hearts racing and crack a smile on even the straightest of poker faces. My only real complaint is that the scent lasts only about as long as 15 minutes of fame. I’d like it to last at least long enough for me to dance all night to Born This Way.

Want to give it a whiff before it is available to the public in early September? You’re in luck. One of you lucky ladies will win your very own bottle of Fame to go gaga over. Stay tuned on Twitter for your chance to enter.

Oh, and could you stop calling me?

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: The End Is Near

By Kirsten|August 21st, 2012|Setting the Mood|

It’s happening. That subtle cooling of the summer air. When I went to take Smitty out to stretch his morning legs the other day, there was a distinct difference in the breeze. Gone was the suffocating stuffiness. Instead I was greeted with a slightly chilled end of summer climate. This only means one thing: fall is fast approaching. So enjoy the last few weeks of strappy sundresses, easy espadrilles, and nearly nonexistent shorts, because very soon, we’ll be bundled up and longing for those steamy summer afternoons.

Three Floor Field Trip Parka, $318, 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel, $895, Converse Moto Leather Sneakers, $75, Helmut Lang Draped Jersey Dress, $295,

Don’t forget… pride cometh before…

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Baby, There’s a Shark in the Water

By Kirsten|August 13th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

So apparently it’s everyone’s (except for me) favorite week. What week is that you may ask? Oh, just Shark Week. Why sharks are so intriguing to the general population, I will never completely understand. I don’t see why we don’t have something like “Koala Bear Week” instead. Full disclosure: I have no interest in sharks. They scare me and you aren’t going to find me in a shark cage anytime this century. I’m not even going to lie- just looking up these pictures of sharks made me nervous. But, I aim to please so strap on your scuba tank, churn up the chum, and keep your eyes peeled for Jaws… ’cause I’m getting involved in Shark Week the only way I know how: with some “shark-cessories.” (I just made that up).

1. Charles Albert Megalodon Shark Tooth Pendant Necklace, $315, 2. Dezso by Sara Beltran Shark Tooth and Garnet Stud Earrings, $850, 3. Vanessa Mooney Charm & Chain Tooth Bracelet, $48.50, 4. Paul Smith iPhone 4 Case, $125, 5. Heather Hawkins Double Layer Shark Tooth Necklace, $154

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go take a Xanax.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Keep On Rockin’ Me

By Kirsten|July 16th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

I’ve said before that I actually might have been a rockstar in a past life. Maybe I even missed my calling… except for the fact that I’m tone deaf and lacking any and all musical talent. So, scratch that. Doesn’t mean I can’t channel my inner rock goddess in the form of fashion. I mean, we all know that fashion and music go hand in hand (leather and lace). Being a rockstar doesn’t necessarily mean decking yourself out in head to toe leather- though I’m not opposed to such… shall we talk about my sophomore year of highschool homecoming dress? Adding an edgier item to any ensemble can take you from Miley Cyrus to Pat Benatar.