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Friday Frocks: In the Navy

By Kirsten|November 4th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

We all have a go to LBD, but have you ever thought about swapping it out for a LND (little navy dress)? The ladies of the Navy (or the WAVES) certainly do look snazzy in the crisp color. Navy looks great with metallics, nudes, and grey and despite what you may think… Navy can even be paired with black (as shown in dress #9).

1. Boulee Illusion Stretch Sheath, $218, 2.American Eagle Party Dress, $49.50, 3.TIBI Beaded Shift Dress, $363, 4. bebe Ribbon Pleated Strapless Dress, $159, 5. For Love and Lemons Wicca Dress, $99, 6. Vava by Joy Han Gabrielle Mini, $63, 7. Alice + Olivia Sadie Beaded Dress, $596, 8. Contrarian Barbara Bibb Dress, $381, 9. Kimberly Taylor Marilyn Dress, $350, 10. Forever21 Scoop Cut Knit Dress, $12.90

Anchors away!

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Tricks Up Your Sleeve

By Kirsten|October 28th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Even though people are getting more and more into Halloween every year, it also seems that a lot of you lovely ladies like to wait until the absolute very last minute to attempt to pull together some type of festive get up. That’s alright, hold off on the non PMS related freak out and take a deep breath (and sip of prosecco). Most likely, you already have something in your very own closet that can easily be crafted into a crowd pleasing costume. Don’t believe me? Here are a few suggestions to get your brain ticking:

1. Forever 21 Leopard Print Dress, $24.80, 2. Target Mardi Gras Venetian Black Cat Mask, $12.99

1. bebe Multi Stripe Shine Bodycon Dress, $69, 2. Devil Horns, Tail, and Choker, Set, $9.99

1. 213 Industry Tutu Dress, $127, 2. Gem Stone Tiara, $3.93

1. Forever 21 Fit and Flare Dress, $24.80, 2. Stetson Cloth Safari Hat, $55, 3. Frye Dakota Mid Lace Boots, $178

1. Jen’s Pirate Booty Nena Tunic $79.20, 2. Black Pirate Hat and Eye Patch, $3.49

Look at all the tricks (and treats) you had up your sleeve.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Witchy Woman

By Kirsten|October 21st, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s that time of year again. It’s always some time of year again though. Anyway, the time of year I’m talking about is Halloween. And while some of you may be crotch deep in slutty costumes, some of us are a little tired of plopping down 50 bucks for a pre-packaged costume the size of a dinner napkin from Ricky’s only to exile said costume to the far corners of our closets the day after fright night. Luckily, there are quite a few frocks that can do double duty. Not only are they spot on for Fall, they’d also make for very good witchy, vampy costumes with the right makeup and props. Now to be clear, vampires just really aren’t my thing, but I’m not here to judge. I’m in front of my TV every Monday night for Gossip Girl… so…

Anyway, wearing a black lace or deep red velvet frock with some snagged stockings, smokey eyes, and maroon lips would make for a very sultry, very sexy (not slutty) Halloween costume. Pop some vampire teeth and fake blood in your clutch for added effect and you’ll be utterly bewitching.

1. Camilla and Marc Courtesy Frock, $492, 2. Plastic Island Gatsby Lace Dress, $180, 3. Rebecca Minkoff Frida Lace Dress, $428, 4. The Battalion Marion Lace Maxi, $99, 5. Insight Rouched and Ready Dress, $66, 6. Free People Floral Lace Fit and Flare Dress, $128, 7. One Teaspoon Sweet Lace Mini Dress, $108,8. Theyskens’ Theory Knock Yara Sweater Dress, $395, 9. Forever 21 Lace Peplum Dress, $19.84, 10. Free People Bell Sleeve Lace Trim Tunic, $183.33

The best part about a freaky frock? If you happened to have a slumber party with your very own Edward Cullen, you simply must wash your face to make the walk of shame home at the break of dawn.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

By Kirsten|October 14th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Quite frequently (especially during this time of year) we receive invites for cocktail parties or invitations with a dress code stating “cocktail attire,” but what does that really mean? We’ve come to know that slipping into a slinky LBD (little black dress) is the way to go, but shall we take a little trip back in time? Well, you have no choice… cause we’re gonna.

Cocktail parties first gained popularity in the 1920’s during prohibition (aka when alcohol was illegal). So, since the sale and consumption of alcohol in public would land you behind bars (no pun intended), cocktail parties popped up as private social gatherings. And just like us modern girls, the ladies of the 20’s realized that they needed a little something special to wear to these functions. Alas, cocktail attire was born! The first cocktail dresses were waistless, knee length, and reminiscent of the flapper (cause a lot of them were flappers). And these ladies knew how to accessorize! Small embellished bags, gloves, and hats were all a part of the attire. Shoes were slipper like and often dyed to match the dresses.

By the 1950’s, cocktail hour was part of the culture and while the tradition continued, groups opted to go out rather than stay in, which is more in line with what we consider our modern day cocktail hour or “happy hour.” This week, let’s check out some frocks that would have made even the tartiest flapper smile.

1. Oscar de la Renta Feather Trimmed Silk Mesh Dress, $5,390, 2. Red Valentino Bow Dress, $611, 3. Kova & T Windsor Cocktail Dress, $429, 4. French Connection Winter Bex Beads Dress, $328, 5. Juicy Couture Guipure Lace Dress, $328, 6. Vanessa Bruno Athe Dress, $360, 7. Top Shop Scallop Embellished Drop Waist Dress, $330, 8. Top Shop Lace Panel Pleated Tunic, $76, 9. Accidentally in Love Crinkle Popover Dress, $54, 10. Tibi Rococo Print Silk Twill Cap Sleeve Dress, $462

It’s five o’clock somewhere, right?

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Second Skin

By Kirsten|September 30th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

There’s been plenty of buzz in regards to Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman costume for the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises film… and judging by this photo, I can see why. Anne looks pretty sexual. The funny thing is, there’s not much skin showing. The only skin that is showing is that of her leather catsuit. Throughout time we’ve seen that if you stick a woman in some skin tight leather, you’ve immediately got yourself a bombshell. There is just something about black leather that can make even the most demure damn suddenly sexy.