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Why Did You Wear That: Holiday Red-y

By Kirsten|December 12th, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

And the hits just keep on coming thanks to my ahead of her time mother. This is yet another adorable dress straight from the closet of Georgia Lynn. I’m so thankful my mom had the good sense to hold onto some of her favorite pieces. While I won’t be inheriting any Chanel tweed jackets (wasn’t her bohemian style), I’m happy to give several stunners of the sweater dress variety a new home. True, you won’t be able to go out and grab this exact one but, I think it’s a great example of a dress that’s more than appropriate for a couple of upcoming holiday party occasions.

The office holiday party.
Semi-formal family functions (whether yours or his).

A form fitting sweater dress (or knit) in a festive color (we all know emerald green would be a fantastic choice as well) at a moderate length says, “Cheers!” not “cheap.” No one wants to be the girl in a mini dancing on the desk/table with a lampshade on her head. And should you have one too many egg nogs and find yourself perched upon said table, this dress will be long enough to keep Victoria’s secret.

dress: vintage, boots: Steve Madden, bag: Amrita Singh, hair: Sultra Bombshell

Thanks, I’ll have another.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid and Win: You Want This Kohl in Your Stocking.

By Kirsten|December 10th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

We all dream of designer duds, but not all of us have the deep pockets to afford them. That’s why all of the luxury designer collaborations have been major for all of us aspiring fashionistas. There was Missoni for Target, Margiela for H&M, Christopher Kane for Topshop, and Prabal Gurung for J. Crew to name a few. This past October, Narciso Rogriguez unveiled its collaboration with Kohl’s at the IAC building in New York. I was fortunate enough to score an invite to a truly beautiful event. As if the atmosphere and passed cocktails/hors d’ooeuvres weren’t enough, we were all gifted a serious swag bag on the way out chocked full of pieces from the collection. Several attendees were decked out in the pieces as well, and I’ve got to say, they looked absolutely fabulous. The look was strong colorblocking, detailed tailoring, and bright pops of color and pattern.

I was super psyched about a pair of really rad silk pajama pants in my bag, but alas all items were size Medium, which means they are sadly a little bit too big. Sucks for me… awesome for two of you! Since I don’t have one millimeter of spare closet space, I will be giving away my goodies to two winners who follow and retweet this message. Be sure to include the #hashtag for the prize you’d like to win. ‘Tis the season for sharing (and how amazing would these little numbers be for holiday soirees?).

Good luck!

xx,

WhyDid

Note: Narciso Rodriguez and Kohl’s are not directly affiliated with this contest.

Why Did You Wear That: Fur Sure

By admin|December 5th, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Let’s just preface this with my acknowledgement that not all of you are going to like this post. I understand and respect that… hence that is why I posted this little ditty a few weeks ago. However, I’m a sucker for family history and, of course, a good story, so while PETA may be showing up any ol’ minute to spatter me with paint, the show must (and will) go on.

This glorious coat was my grandmother’s, who I lovingly refer to as “Ocean Eyes.” Not only did this coat belong to my beauty of a matriarch, it was a gift… from her beautiful daughter (that would be my mom if you couldn’t do the math). My mom bought this coat for my grandmother with her very first paycheck. How cute is that? The hat, that coincidentally matches, was my great grandmother, Reba’s (and yes, she had red hair). While I felt a bit like an extra from Anna Karenina in all this fur, I found a way to make it work (which you could replicate using the faux versions, my dears).

Speaking of which– Sure, this coat would look amazing over a garnet hued ballgown, but alas, I’m not on my way to the opera this afternoon. Instead, I’m taking my favorite furry accessory, Smitty, for a stroll. So, why not take your glamorous look a bit downtown by pairing it with the ever so classic jeans and white t-shirt? I love the contrast of super luxurious and All-American girl next door. With fur (faux or otherwise) it is important to keep it simple. In this instance, I believe there could be too much of a good thing. Just ask the folks of Fur Hat World.

hat: vintage, coat, vintage, t-shirt: American Apparel, scarf: Love Quotes, jeans: 7 for All Mankind (Gwenevere), boots: Steve Madden, dog: heaven

Like, fur sure.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Dress Up

By Kirsten|November 28th, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s always so relaxing to go home. There are no worries, no pressure, nothing to do, and I gain about ten pounds. Turns out, the fine folks here are not particularly interested in juicing, Pilates, or whether or not hunting gear should be worn to dinner at Applebee’s. That said, I am looking forward to heading home (to New York), starting a cleanse, and hitting the treadmill– hard. In the meantime, I played a little game of dress up in a sweater dress of my mother’s that I’ve been eying for several years. It hung in my closet in New York for a bit, but never got any play because I couldn’t quite figure out when and where I wanted to wear it, so I returned it during my West Coast intermission. Now seems like the perfect time for this knit confection to make its way back to my closet once again. Let’s give it another go. Whaddya say?

dress: vintage, bag: Balenciaga, boots: All Saints, hat: Croft & Barrow

Thanks, mom.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Nightie Night

By Kirsten|November 27th, 2012|Why Did You Wear That?|

Along with spritzing myself with a bit of perfume before bed, I also enjoy a good nightie. No, I don’t mean a nightcap, although I do enjoy those too. I am talking about a good ol’ fashion nightgown. Maybe not the style that the Golden Girls don- but now that you mention it, I love those too- I’m just talking about a simple chemise in satin, silk, chiffon, or the softest cotton. Yes, it’s true. I’m a lady.

Sure, in the 90’s we all did the whole “boxer shorts” or Soffe cheer shorts thing, but I never could get down with the women who ended up wearing giant flannels or nasty t-shirts and ratty old boxers. Girlfriend, take a little pride in your night attire. If your man wanted to go to bed with his pal, Larry, he would… and in that case, Larry would know better than to wear that stained USC shirt to bed with his boo. I get the irony: this is all very hilarious coming from a lady who sleeps alone, but I stand firm.

Over the years I’ve amassed quite the collection of nighties and knickers. So many that the ones that did not fit inside my closet (yes, there are more) are hanging “decoratively” on my closet door handles. I know what you’re thinking… “How is this girl single?!” No? That wasn’t what you were thinking. Hm… Anyway, it’s true, I don’t get invited to too many sleepovers anymore. No more pillow fights or Truth or Dare for me, but I always am sure to be wearing my boudoir best ’cause you never know who you might meet in your dreams.

1. Elle Macpherson Intimates Obsidian Phoenix Lace Trimmed Stretch Silk Satin Chemise, $175, 2. Eberjey Leonora Lace Trimmed Chemise, $97, 3. Stella McCartney Clara Whispering Stretch Silk Chemise, $250, 4. The Lake and Stars Royale Chemise, $122.50, 5. Julianne Aimee Chemise, $137.50, 6. Honeydew Intimates Emma Elegance Chemise, $45, 7. Only Hearts Sara’s Lace Chemise, $52.50, 8. Cosabella Peacock Babydoll, $193.50, 9. Hanky Panky Sheer Enchantment Babydoll, $98, 10. Chantelle Eternelle Chemise, $135