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Setting the Mood: Start Walkin’

By Kirsten|October 31st, 2011|Setting the Mood|

Sure stilettos are sexy, but there is something so empowering about slipping into your favorite fall boots for the first time. Boots come in all shapes, sizes, and shades. You could quite literally spend a year’s salary (or more) on all the amazing options… but I’m not encouraging that.

From Nancy Sinatra to Wonder Woman, some of history’s strongest women made a living by working it in their boots. So let’s take a note from the fearless femmes who have come before us and do the same.

xx,

WhyDid

Boots (clockwise): Brian Atwood Studded Elaphe, $1,880, Versace Pin Heeled Nappa, $1,125, Swedish Hasbeens Combat $430,Bally Colorblock, $995, Dolce & Gabbana Plaid and Leather Lace-Up, $1,045

Setting the Mood: Spooked

By Kirsten|October 24th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

It seems like every year people are getting more and more into the Halloween spirit. Maybe I just don’t recall it from when I was little or maybe people are feeling like they need a bit more of an escape and dressing up as someone else for a day does just the trick. I think it makes everyone feel like they are finally able to get in touch with their inner “dark side.” We all have one afterall.

xx,

WhyDid

Gloves: Lanvin Crystal Embellished Long Leather Gloves, $1.555

Ring: Alexander McQueen Silver Plated Swarovski Crystal Skull Ring, $405

Corset: Ender Legard Corsetry Ava Stretch Silk Satin Balconette Corset, $720

Boots: Alexander McQueen Lace Up Leather Ankle Boots, $1,580

Would You Wednesday: Color Me Beautiful

By Kirsten|October 19th, 2011|Beauty Buzz, Why Did or Why Don't?|

Lately, A-List ladies have been trading in conventionally colored coifs for wild shades that you’d normally only see on Rainbow Brite and My Little Pony. Two of the latest to try this trend on their tresses are Katy Perry (who has gone through several shades of pink) and Lauren Conrad (with a pale ombre peach). While they’ve been making a splash with their colorful new ‘do’s, they aren’t the first to go ROYGBIV on us.

Oh yes, it seems that celebrities have run the gamut on high impact hairdo’s. But what I really want to know is whether or not this hairdo is actually a hairDON’T. I’m all for self expression and trying out the newest in beauty… but looking like a Skittle probably isn’t in the cards for me. I don’t think my hairbrush wants to taste the rainbow. Call me a traditionalist, but I think I’ll stick to haircolors commonly occurring in nature. What do you think?

Now I’m craving Starburst. Great.

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Who’s Afraid?

By Kirsten|October 17th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

Pumpkins aren’t the only stars of fall. Many a city girl may venture off in search of an orchard in order to capture herself the first perfect ruby red fruit of the season. For some reason, all the apple picking makes me think of plaid and capes… which then leads me to think about one of my favorite storybook characters, Little Red Riding hood. There’s such a combination of wide eyed naivete and dark mischief to that tale. And I think there lies a little of each in all of us. Fall is the most magical season of the year (and a good reason to live in the Northeast). There’s just something about it that stirs up nostalgia and creates excitement. Yet another one of life’s little contradictions.

Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

xx,

WhyDid

Cape: Burberry Brit Leather Trimmed Wool Cape, $650

Pants: Etoile Isabel Marant Gary Tartan Wool Cropped Pants, $385

Shoes: Bloch Gwen Studded Leather Brogues, $295

Setting the Mood: Don’t be a Tragedy

By Kirsten|October 10th, 2011|Setting the Mood|

The Great Gatsby is considered one of the best literary works of the 20th century. (If you haven’t read it, you really should– don’t wait for the movie remake with Leo– that’s cheating). It’s also often cited as inspiration for parties, weddings, even runway collections. While there is no denying the glamour that was the roaring 20’s, it seems that perhaps we’ve forgotten what a tragic story The Great Gatsby really is. Sure Gatsby threw one heck of a party, but let’s remember (SPOILER ALERT) that this romanticized tale ends in multiple deaths and a suicide. So, next time you’re looking to throw a theme party full of old world glitz, perhaps you should just notate the attire as “Roaring 20’s” rather than “Gatsby.” The clothes were fabulous. The plotline? Tragic.

xx,

WhyDid

Hat: Stella McCartney Wool-Felt Cloche, $325

Dress: Temperley Serafina Gown, $2,720

Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Embellished Flats, $650

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