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Doing it Wright

WhyDid YouWearThat — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:36:13 +0000

This stunner must be good at her job. In this outfit, she is “marketing” all of her best assets.

Name: Jennifer Wright

Wearing: Dress by H&M, Bebe shoes

Occupation: Account Executive at Kaiser Marketing

Hometown: Wheeling, West Virginia

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and your bag was only big enough for 3 items, what would they be?

   1. Iphone, so I can tweet to come save me
   2. Peanut Butter- makes everything taste delicious since I’ll probably have to eat a couple bugs
   3. A book on how to make rafts out of sand so I can float home

Favorite beauty product: Karen Scott capillary concealer.

Style icon: I don’t really have one, I like the way Rachel Bilson dresses…. I’ll guess I’ll embrace that one

This summer I can’t wait to wear: My new stripper bikini from a random store in Hollywood…yes, I’m serious, I really love it.

Style tip for all the fashion degenerates: Don’t try so hard to be “different” you just look like everyone else trying to be different…be yourself!

Best Splurge (it was worth every penny): My T3 Featherweight Hair Dryer Tourmaline Professional Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer – I swear by it, my hair should be falling out at this point….but it’s still going strong!

Trend you’d like to see die: MC hammer pants aren’t hot unless you have a 4 foot crotch

Currently coveting: The perfect black clutch. Potentially Tory Burtch’s Reva Clutch? Not 100% though…any ideas? **(Might I suggest this one by Malini Murjani- can be converted to small shoulder bag)

Fun fact: I really love the city of Pittsburgh, it is the most amazing place in the world! City of Champs!

Biggest personal fashion flop: WHY DID I think it was okay to wear belly shirts in 2005?

Well, Jen, we’ll forgive you for the crop tops cause it looks like since then, you’ve been doing all the “Wright” things.

xx,

WhyDid

Pure Parfet-tion

WhyDid YouWearThat — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:15:51 +0000

This California girl is a real natural beauty (and another east coast transplant). Her eclectic style is the epitome of east meets west.

Name: Katie Parfet

Wearing: vintage black party dress, vintage Cole Haan lace up boots, J. Crew grey cardigan, vintage black Coach shoulder bag

Occupation: Ambassador of Sole, TOMS Shoes

Hometown: Pelham, New York

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and your bag was only big enough for 3 items, what would they be? cherry chapstick (because I’m addicted), the perfect pair of jean cut-offs, and a good fashion magazine… I mean book.

Favorite beauty product: Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. Any day now I’m going to learn to apply makeup…

Style icon: Natasha Khan by day, Erin Wasson by night.

This summer I can’t wait to wear: TOMS Shoes Cordones line (Hipper TOMS, with laces!)

Style tip for all the fashion degenerates: If you’re showing major leg, cover up on top and vice versa.

Best Splurge (it was worth every penny): Pauric Sweeney black overnight purse. Great for an everyday computer tote or airport carry-on.

Trend you’d like to see die: Orange spray tans ruin even the prettiest of outfits.

Currently coveting: an unfussy floral dress that won’t wrinkle in my suitcase. Looking forward to scooping one up in New York next weekend.

Fun fact: it’s my birthday!

Biggest personal fashion flop: wearing leggings more days than not this winter.

Tisk tisk on the leggings, Katie lady, but we’ll let it slide. We love that you put your heart and “sole” into your style.

xx,

WhyDid

Excuse Me, Sheriff, There’s a New Marshall in Town.

WhyDid YouWearThat — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:39:33 +0000

This sexy on screen siren is so en fuego, I had to choose two photos of her. Originally an East Coaster, she has now transplanted herself to the West Coast.

Wearing: blouse- Club Monaco, shorts- The Limited, cardigan- vintage, gold lurex belt- vintage (courtesy of her mother, Becky Marshall- thanks, mom!)

Wearing:dashiki- Emanuel Ungaro (courtesy of one of her bff’s), wooden bangle- vintage (see, mixing designer with vintage is so chic).

Name: Krystal Marshall

Occupation: Actor

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and your bag was only big enough for 3 items, what would they be:

A machete, which I would use to cut down trees to make a shelter, and then cut apart the bag (that the machete came in) to make a fierce leather swimsuit.
A value size container of Aleve… because cramps will follow you anywhere- even a deserted island.
A Venus razor. I’d take apart the four razor blades and attach one to the end of a stick so I could spear fish, one to a smaller stick so I could chop fruit, one I’d use for beauty (i.e., shaving my legs/bikini area, arching my brows, and cutting split ends), and the last one is for emergencies. Like, in case I have to kill myself.

Favorite beauty product: Origins “Never a Dull Moment” exfoliating scrub, Rembrandt whitening trays

Style icon: MK Olsen

This summer, I can’t wait to wear: Rompers, jumpsuits, halters, and linen

Style tip for all the fashion degenerates: “Less is more.” Oh, and if you think you look fat in something, chances are you probably do.

Best splurge (it was worth every penny): Marc Jacobs double breasted military coat

Trend you’d like to see die: Peep toe booties

Currently coveting:Erin Wasson’s wardrobe, body, and life.

Fun Fact:I plan to single handedly bring back full bottom underwear. I’m sick and tired of bikini briefs being shoved to the back of the drawer and only worn you-know-when. Enough!

Biggest personal fashion flop:At times, my cameltoe can be offensive.

Well, Miss Marshall, with those looks and all that spunk, I get the feeling we will be seeing a lot more of your face. (And we’re pretty happy about that).

xx,

WhyDid

Real People, Real Style.

WhyDid YouWearThat — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:45:13 +0000

In my 20-something years of life, I have learned that positive reinforcement is the best way to motivate people. So, instead of just making fun of the fashion f*ck ups, I’ve decided to praise those of you who are making the world a prettier place… one outfit at a time.

We found this blonde bombshell right here in Manhattan.

Name: Natalie Decleve

Occupation: PR and Events Manager, Kiki De Montparnasse

Hometown: Palo Alto, CA

Wearing: dress- 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, bag- vintage Dior (remember what I told you about vintage bags being cool?), shoes- Michael Kors Collection (sorry, can’t really see them, but they were divine), bangle- Forever 21, necklace- vintage, ring- rando no name designer from a boutique in Hoboken

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and your bag was only big enough for 3 items, what would they be: My super soft and slouchy Inhabit cashmere sweater (hey you didn’t say it was a tropical island…), my subscription to Bazaar (can I do that?), a box of French macaroons.

Favorite beauty product: L’artisan Parfumeur, Poivre Piquant perfume

Style icon: Kate Moss

This summer, I can’t wait to wear: my bright turquoise Calypso linen mu-mu and destroyed denim (not together, obvi!)

Style tip for all the fashion degenerates: If you don’t feel confident wearing it, don’t.

Best splurge (it was worth every penny): Balenciaga motorcycle bag in grey - the older it gets, the cooler it looks.

Trend you’d like to see die: One shouldered anything – why is it still happening?! WHY?! Oh- and Marc Jacobs. Just in general. Like I say after every season’s show: The Emperor’s New Clothes…

Currently coveting: Miu Miu Nappa bag in nude leather… ahh I’m obsessed!

And we are obsessed with you, Ms. Decleve. Well done.

xx,

WhyDid