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Setting the Mood: It Was All a Dream

By Kirsten|June 11th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

bag: WGACA Vintage Chanel Mini Flap Bag, $3,500, sunglasses case: Jonathan Adler Heart Sunglasses Case, $40, shoes: Christian Louboutin Daffodile 160 Crystal Embellished Suede Pumps, $6,395, chandelier: Dainolite Lighting 3-Light Crystal Mini Chandelier, $137, bracelet: Aurelie Bidermann 18 Karat Rose Gold Dipped Lace Cuff, $1,370, mirror: Venetian Gems Celina Mirror, $1,000

Ever have one of those mornings where you wake up with a smile on your face only to have the gut crashing realization that the day before (and your current reality) was a complete and utter disaster? Oh yeah. I’m having one of those. While I certainly don’t know the answer to everything, I do know two things quite intimately: 1. There is such a thing as too many mimosas, and 2. You have no one but yourself to blame for making the same mistakes time and again.

To perk up my less than perfect disposition, I’ve gathered together a few of my favorite things to remind myself, “Hey, life’s not so bad.” Some of those best things are free (it’s true what they say), while others may break the bank (a girl can dream, right?). So, this is a semi-self-centered post, but I suspect you may be smitten with some of my obsessions as well.

And while you may not be able to wake up from this terrible dream, at least you’ll have other things to smile about.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Turn it Down

By Kirsten|June 4th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Well, 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.

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

Beauty Buzz: BB Queen

By Kirsten|May 31st, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

Smashbox 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

Setting the Mood: American as Apple Pie

By Kirsten|May 28th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

I know I may complain a bit (who me?) and threaten to run off to the south of France from time to time, but the fact is, we do live in a truly great country. We’re free to do what we please- whether that be speak our minds or watch as much Real Housewives as our brains can tolerate. Clearly, seeing as there is an entire market dedicated to apparel smattered with our American flag, I am not alone in my love of the land of the free. So, let’s try and remember why we’ve been awarded the freedoms that we have and wear our flags oh so proudly.

Torn by Ronny Kobo Boyfriend Tee, $174.60, RUNWAYDREAMZ Vintage American Flag Shorts, $179, Wildfox Couture American Heart Manhattan Cardigan, $269, Converse All Star Specialty Flag, $84.13

God bless!

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Prime Time

By admin|May 24th, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

A crucial step you may be missing (as was I for the majority of my makeup wearing life) is something that happens before the rouge, before the mascara, and even before your foundation. This very imperative, but often neglected step is the application of a little something called primer. Primer should be applied the moment you are done moisturizing so as to “lock” in your moisturizer and create the smoothest “canvas” possible. I know, I know. It’s starting to get steamy outside, so the last thing you feel like doing is adding another layer to your fabulous face. You’ve worked awfully hard getting that face painted to perfection, so applying a primer to prevent your face from melting off seems like a worthy cause, no? And here’s the best part: many primers have added benefits like built in SPF or anti-aging ingredients.