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Setting the Mood: Beach Blanket Bingo

By Kirsten|May 14th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

iconic bikinis Next to being naked, there’s nothing I’d rather be wearing than a bikini. Quite strange coming from someone who writes about clothes on a daily basis- the irony is not lost on me. I don’t know what started it. Perhaps that “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” dance recital number? I have more bathing suits than one probably should (and could) ever possibly wear. I can’t stop my retail impulses when I spot a perfect two piece. And my love affair with swimwear doesn’t stop with string bikinis.

These ladies wearing some of the most iconic bathing suits prove that a bikini doesn’t necessarily have to be teeny and a bathing suit doesn’t have to be all T & A to be sexy.

Lisa Marie Fernandez The Garance Glossed Swimsuit, $260, Chloe Lace-Up Bandeau Bikini, $460, Stella McCartney Cutout Printed Swimsuit, $665

xx,

WhyDid

Seeting the Mood: Flower Power

By Kirsten|May 7th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

Are we done? Are we done with those April showers? Cause you’ve been awfully temperamental this year, Ms. Nature. I don’t really know what your problem is, but it’s May and you promised flowers. And I’m going to hold you to that.

What girl doesn’t like receiving or at least admiring fresh flowers? The answer is a cold hearted one. Remember when Lady Malks, taught us what our favorite flowers said about us? I think there’s a lot to be said about your taste in flora and fauna. Granted, I’ve rarely met a flower I didn’t like. Although there are a few flowers that I just can not (will not) tolerate. Carnations and gerber daisies – the cantaloupe of flowers. Why don’t you just send me an Edible Arrangement?

Well, anyway, flowers aren’t just for sniffing anymore. This year, there’s a plethora of ways to wear your florals, having you looking fresh as a flower (not a daisy).

shorts: Citizens of Humanity Chloe High Waist Cut Off Shorts, $172, chair: Anthropologie Blythe Chair, $1,598, dress: Lipsy Simple Floral Dress, $99.98, shoes: Steve Madden Winonna Wedge Sandal, $99.95

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Best Kept Secret

By Kirsten|May 3rd, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

Back in March, I was fortunate enough to test out the new line from Kerastase called Cristalliste. It’s been touted as the “best kept secret for long hair” and I’ve gotta say… they weren’t kidding. That’s why I couldn’t possibly keep Cristalliste a secret for long. While, I was open to sharing my latest haircare find, I do have some other secrets. And don’t we all?

Kerastase Cristalliste is now available in salons and online but, I figured I’d give you pretty ladies a chance to divulge your best kept hair secrets for a chance to win some Cristalliste of your own. But first, I will share my best kept hair secrets with you… What kind of friend would I be otherwise?

Now that I’ve shown you mine, it’s time to show me yours.

The nitty gritty: To enter, “like” Kerastase’s Facebook page and leave your best kept hair secret in the comments section of this blog post by Monday, May 14th 2012. Please be sure to include your name and email address (so you can be notified). Three winners will be chosen. Sorry, contest is open to US residents only.

Time to show and tell!

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: On a Roll

By Kirsten|April 30th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

(You may want to go ahead and turn up this past weekend’s playlist to feel the full effect of this installment of Setting the Mood).

Planning a party for a friend is a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. While there are lots of intricate details like finding the perfect venue, picking a theme, cupcakes or cake?, and making sure there are plenty of party props, one of the most difficult tasks may be figuring out what to wear. While doing some research on what exactly made the 70’s and disco era tick, I found that perhaps I showed up during the wrong decade. With an excess of sparkle and shimmer and an overall sense of carefree ease, these groovy gals really had it figured out. Throw in some rollerskates and feathered hair a la Farrah Fawcett and you’re all set.

shorts: Costume Dept. The Vintage Shorts, $44, wedges: Chica Chola Platform Wedge, $160, dress:Hale Bob Studio 54 Sequin Dress, $139.99

You can ring my bell.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Sunshine State of Mind

By Kirsten|April 23rd, 2012|Setting the Mood|

When I picked up and fled the left coast, I didn’t book a return ticket. I really had no plans, but ended up landing in the sunny state of Florida. I didn’t know how long I’d stay or what I planned on doing, but it was an escape and a good one at that. Being surrounded by beautiful weather and scenery and even more beautiful friends proved to be just the right dosage of vitamin D (sunshine) and vitamin C (Florida oranges, of course) to get me back on my feet. I sometimes forget that my roots are actually right here in Florida. I spent the majority of my youth growing up in the Sunshine State. Maybe it’s because I’ve moved around so much that it seems so foreign or that any time I’ve come back to visit, it hasn’t been for more than a long weekend. However, being back for an extended period of time, I’ve found that it all still resonates with me. I remember the school field trips to Cape Canaveral, the family road trips to Disney, running barefoot in the backyard and collecting hermit crabs in the Indian River. I’m leaving again in a week and I don’t really know what is up next, but I can’t say I won’t be back. Perhaps when I said I was coming home, I really meant here? Stay tuned…