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Why Did You Wear That: Candy Coated Rain Drops

By Kirsten|March 22nd, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

I get that everyone is itching for spring to show up. And fast. However, it seems that some of you have forgotten that little grade school ditty, “April showers bring May flowers.” Ah, yes, we have an entire month more of moody weather before the clouds part and the birds chirp. Seeing as I spent the last 5 years in New York City, I know a thing or two about navigating Mother Nature’s temperamental tendencies. Having a few simple things in your arsenal can help take a rainy day from miserable to manageable.

Rain repellent coat: It’s tricky to find a coat that is 1. warm, 2. cute, 3. water resistant, but I think I’ve found the answer here, Burberry Zip Front Field Jacket with Detachable Hood, $695
Scarf: You don’t necessarily need a scarf, but I like one to keep any stray rain drops from making themselves at home inside my coat. Also, in seriously inclement weather, it can double as a guard for your tediously blown out tresses, Love Quotes Hand Knotted Tassel Scarf, $88
Rainboots: I’ve mentioned before that I worked in offices full of girls in wellies. However, at times, the rain is only here for a short while. Then you’re stuck all day looking like a jerk in giant rubber boots. I love these because they actually double as pretty cute combat boots, Hunter Bixen Rainboots, $150
Rain repellent tote: Your bag will get wet. It just will. No use drenching your Balenciaga. Swap out your everyday bag for a waterproof tote to keep it and its contents safe from the storm, Matt and Nat Zocalo Tote, $175
Sturdy and portable umbrella: Emphasis on sturdy. I have had way too many dinky umbrellas blow inside out on me to trust a $5 ‘brella off the street. At the same time, I have no interest in toting around a walking stick size umbrella either, Windpro Auto Umbrella, $24.85
Anti Frizz product: The cherry on top with bad weather is the havoc it wreaks on our follicles. Might as well protect your hair from the humidity ahead of time, Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel, $22

Come again another day!

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via Guardian

Why Did You Wear That: The Real King of the Jungle

By Kirsten|March 21st, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Tigers, leopards, cheetahs. They get all the credit. Season after season, animal print, namely leopard, remains en vogue. Well, what about the quiet king of the jungle? The giraffe? With pleasantly patterned pelts, and lashes you could only wish for, the lanky giraffe has been long overlooked. It is the supermodel of the safari, afterall.

It’s true, I’m biased. My very favorite animals (other than Smitty) are giraffes. My fiance thought I was mocking him when we first started hanging out (guess he didn’t read number two) until my parents verified that I, too, was mad for giraffes. Match made in heaven.

So if you’re tired of tigers, and cheetahs, and leopards- oh my! Why not try on a different pattern from our long legged friends?:

1. Markus Lupfer Giraffe Sequin Jumper, $450, 2. Cappelli Printed Toyo Handbag, $25.60, 3. Kashmere Black Ombre Giraffe Printed Cashmere Scarf, $125.99, 4. Brian Lichtenberg Sleeveless One Shoulder Dress, $398, 5. Giambattista Valli Giraffe Linen Wedge, $650, 6. Giambattista Valli Linen and Silk Georgette Animal Print Dress, $2,590, 7. dELiAs Lace Giraffe Burnout Tee, $19.50, 8. Kenneth Jay Lane White and Brown Enamel Giraffe Bracelet, $75, 9. Just Cavalli Printed Jersey Wrap Dress, $450, 10. The Balm Shady Lady Vol. 3, $39.50, 11. Tepper Jackson Giraffe Messenger Bag, $48, 12. Amika Tourmaline Curler, $105

Five fun facts about giraffes:

Giraffes have 18 inch purply-black tongues.
Despite their long necks, giraffes have seven vertebrae just like humans… they just happen to be up to ten inches long.
Giraffes can eat up to 75 pounds of food a day.
Giraffe calfs are dropped from their mom’s womb head first to the ground. The fall doesn’t hurt the calf, but instead, causes it to take its first deep breath (a lal the doctor slapping a baby’s back).
Not so fast? Giraffes can run up to 34 mph and when they run, their back legs cross their front (their front legs are 10% longer than their hind legs).

Now who’s king?

xx,

WhyDid

Photo via GPSTracking

Why Did You Wear That: Erin Go Bra

By Kirsten|March 17th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

Roberto Cavalli Feather Print Jersey Push Up Bra, $240

As much as I love a good theme party, I despise themed clothing on holidays. Sorry, I just do. I especially despise it after the age of twelve. Needless to say I’m not wearing green today. Pinch me. I dare you. Anyway, I’m not a complete curmudgeon. So, in celebration of the Irish (they’re great people afterall: potatoes, Guinness, folklore), there’s a little Irish phrase, “erin go bragh” that essentially translates into “Ireland Forever.” I’ve gone ahead and translated it into brassieres and done a little erin go bra-ing of my own. Because if there is one thing I do love, it’s lingerie. This is about as festive as I’ll get. Take what you can get, lasses.

1. La Perla Feuillage Tulle Triangle Bra, $590, 2. Eberjey Delirious Triangle Bra, $36, 3. Free People Scandalous Bandeau, $28, 4. Fleur of England Tease Front Tie Boudoir Bra, $94.80, 5. Chantelle Romance Demi Bra, $108, 6. Myla Push Up Bra, $128, 7. Princesse Tam Tam Mademoiselle Underwire Bra, $70, 8. Eberjey Fireworks Bralette, $41

Top o’ the mornin’!

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Being Angela Bower

By Kirsten|March 16th, 2011|Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s no secret how I feel about the current state of TV programming. Reality TV shows full of Kardashians and overpaid, undereducated wannabes. Why can’t we can some quality TV back? Remember TGIF? Those were the days. One of my absolute favorite TV shows is Who’s The Boss? I fall asleep watching that and Golden Girls. Seeing as I spend so much time with Angela and co., I started to notice that Angela had some pretty serious style.

I know, you’re thinking Sam (Alyssa Milano) was the hottie on Who’s the Boss? but let’s not sell Angela short. While you may only think of her as an uptight ad agency executive (remember when it was sexy for women to be smart?), Angela is the poster child of sportswear. Silk blouses, oversized blazers, pops of color, jumpsuits, and turtleneck tunics are a just a few of Angela’s style staples. Add some big hair and those large plastic frames and you too, could be running Wallace and McQuade.

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit, $1,100, 2. Jill Stuart Destine Blouse with Neck Tie, $378, 3. Donna Karan Collection Cashmere Turtleneck Tunic, $995, 4. Steven Alan Renada Double Breasted Silk Blazer, $385, 5. Halston Heritage Stretch Satin Jersey Jumpsuit, $355, 6. Love Moschino Long Sleeve Sweater, $170, 7. Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Blazer, $185, 8. Wylie Eyeglasses, $35, 9. DKNY V-Neck Silk Jumpsuit, $295, 10. Jill Stuart Doreen Top, $428

Toooony!

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Yeah Baby!

By Kirsten|March 11th, 2011|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

It’s no secret that the runways have been channeling the swinging seventies and we’ve seen that flares are making a re-emergence. With spring just around the corner, what better way to get into the spirit than with a flowy patterned frock? I’m not talking about fembots and shooting bullets out of your brassiere. I’m talking about flowing fabrics in psychedelic prints.

Top (L to R): Topshop Dandelion Print One Bell Sleeve Dress, $100, Betsey Johnson Winter Bouquet Burnout Chiffon Tunic, $278, Parker Double Flared Sleeve Dress, $220, Halston Heritage Tunic Mini Dress, $219 Bottom (L to R): Halston Heritage Metallic Pleated Deep V Dress, $395, Nightcap Clothing Priscilla Dress, $264, Winter Kate Devi Dress, $215, Voom by Joy Han Faire Bell Sleeve Off the Shoulder Dress, $195

These breezy dresses would look great paired with flat over the knee boots and a leather jacket until it’s warm enough to lose the boots and strap on some platform sandals.