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WhyDid Wisdom: Moving Right Along…

By Kirsten|November 2nd, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

In my mere four years of living in New York City, I’ve lived in SIX different apartments. I’ve basically lived all the way up and down the westside. First there was our summer sublet on 63rd and West End, followed by my first solo apartment right smack dab in the middle of Meatpacking. When I could no longer take the bottle popping noise from Wednesday through Sunday, I moved up to proper Chelsea to one of my very favorite apartments ever. Unfortunately, the owner sold it and I was back on the apartment hunt. I was, then, lucky enough to spend the next year living with one of my best college girlfriends. At the end of that lease we both made the incredibly wise decision to move in with our significant others (sense the sarcasm?). I moved into a beautiful apartment in Tribeca, where I lived for the past six months. I thought this was the last stop on the train (at least for a while). I painted and decorated and made a beautiful home… and then, the fairytale turned more into a horror story. When things crumbled for good, I again, was on the prowl for the perfect apartment.

Luckily, with the help of a couple amazing girlfriends, I managed to secure the holy grail as far as apartments for single girls in the city go. We had looked at several different apartments and felt more discouraged the more we looked. Finally, we opened the door to the last one, and as cheesy as it sounds, we all teared up and knew this was “the one.” So now, here I am in my new home with my loyal sidekick (my pup). Now that the boxes are unpacked, it’s time to decorate. Feeling the need for a serious change (and not the kind that involves chopping/dying of my hair), I have decided to ditch my typical Moroccan/Bohemian look and have decided to go for “Mod Glam.” My furniture (which I refuse to part with) is a bit modern, with clean lines, while my color scheme, pillows, and rugs suggest more of an old Hollywood glamorous feel. Therefore, I have decided to combine them to create my very own girly space. Below are some photos where I pulled my inspiration.

gasl_herrera_11 apartment therapy 44492499 ccover-720911 12070_EX1 And while I lay awake on the morning of my move, full of anxiety… What did I do? I ordered chandeliers, of course!! I stumbled upon a website called www.gallery802.com where I was able to score TWO for under $300.

a46-370-4 A46-387BLUE So while I lick my wounds and let my little broken heart heal, I will at least have a great space to sip pink champagne and gossip with the girls. Your living space can certainly make all the difference in your daily outlook. A healthy living environment means a healthy you.

xx,

WhyDid

P.S. I clearly consider myself a bit of a “moving expert” at this point. So, if you ever have questions or need suggestions, I’m your girl.

www.flatrate.com (highly recommend)- they may seem a bit more expensive, but it’s well worth it. I had a HORRIFIC experience with Oz Moving this go around.

WhyDid Wisdom: Know Your Role

By Kirsten|September 25th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

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I have really beautiful friends. Always have. And they are legitimately beautiful- not just because they are my friends and I love them and they’re “beautiful on the inside” (which they also happen to be). They are grade “A” stunners.

For instance, one of my friends has the most ridiculously amazingly long perfect legs. I wish I had a pair of my own. Another one has Rapunzel perfectly naturally blond hair and universally attractive facial features. Another one with an ass you could rest your drink on and rock hard abs. One who never has a bad hair day and has perfect skin (I doubt she even owns zit cream). The list goes on. Walking into a room with this group, the record stops and conversation comes to a halt. The best part is, they hardly notice.

Though it’s always good to roll with a group of beautiful girls, at times, you may feel like the ugly duckling. Fear not, pretty girl, you have your place in the crowd. Rather than get jealous, as many girls do, or resent your friends for their natural beauty, figure out your own special features. If you can’t compete with your friend with the gams, but you have some ample bosom, play that up. If you have beautiful shoulders and toned arms, show those off. Chances are, your girlfriends covet one or more of your God given assets. And thank your friend with the booty for the free round of drinks that were just sent over.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Dogs and D-Cups

By Kirsten|September 19th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

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So, I am a firm believer that men should be men and women should be women. And I do believe that part of that is men spoiling women. However, there a couple of things that women should be completely independent on.

Girls love gifts and those gifts can range from lingerie to diamonds to those shoes you’ve been lusting over. Sometimes a guy may suggest a puppy. Maybe he suggests he will buy you some breast enhancements. Take the jewelry. Accept the shoes. Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT accept the puppy or the boob job.

Both are great things to have, however, they are the type of purchases a woman should make on her own. Heaven forbid, you and the bf break up. If he bought you the dog, he’s going to think he has some sort of right to the dog. If he doesn’t straight out take the dog back, he will always use it as a string for communication. To keep your dog happy during such times you can go on https://dope.dog/ to get CBD treats.

As for the boobs, you should probably think about what kind of boyfriend you have if he’s suggesting a boob job in the first place. Also, you never want a guy throwing that back in your face. He will always be able to say he owns a part of your body… and well, that’s just creepy.

So, in this case, max out the credit card. Buy your own dog. Buy your own boobs. Both are incredibly wise investments. You’ll get a good return on both.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: America’s Next Top Midget

By Kirsten|September 9th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

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Seriously, Tyra? You’ve gone too far this time. Cycle 13 of America’s Next Top Model (slated to premiere tonight) is dedicated to “models” who are 5’7 and under. Yeah, that’s right. Anyone over 5’7 who showed up to the auditions was turned away.

Basically, the show has given in to the fact that it’s a total joke. While I have tuned in to several seasons from start to finish (it is good entertainment, after all) none of the winners or contestants have ever gone on to have legitimate modeling careers. The only posing they are doing is on the banquettes of NY nightclubs.

Maybe producers decided that tall girls were no longer interesting. After the casting fiasco for the shorty showdown, perhaps they are on to something. Either that or maybe the tall girls realized this was not the way to go about getting signed to an agency and a kiss of death to their career.

Being a lofty 5’7, myself, I just find the whole concept silly. I did the obligatory stint in modeling that most girls go through after arriving in Manhattan, but soon realized I was a good two inches too short and 5 years too late. Granted Kate Moss is only 5’7, but she makes up for her lack of height in sheer badassness (not sure that’s a word, but we’re talking about Kate here). I would assume the real working models of the world think of this as a kind of insult? Either way, I will probably still tune in and watch Tyra talk about herself and teach the girls how to “smile with their eyes.” Good reality TV is hard to find.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: A Few Things…

By Kirsten|August 27th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|

So clearly, I have had a bit of extra time on my hands these days. This has gven me the opportunity to conjure up some deep thoughts…

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Did I NOT get the memo that cowboy boots are making a comeback? I remember hussing around Manhattan in tiny short shorts and cowboy boots circa 2005, but that was courtesy of the Dukes of Hazard remake (you have NO idea how much it hurts me to give Jessica Simpson credit for anything). Anyway, I’ve seen more than a couple young ladies strutting the streets wearing cowboy boots recently. Now that summer finally arrived and temperatures are nearing the 90’s, there’s nothing I’m less interested in sticking my foot in than a bulky leather boot. P-U. For the record, the original Daisy (Catherine Bach) didn’t even wear cowboy boots.

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Now that’s how short shorts are done!

I keep seeing this commercial for Maybelline’s SuperStay 24 Hour Makeup. Um, really? I personally do not wear foundation because I don’t like it, but for the life of me I can not understand why anyone needs to have their makeup stay on their face for 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS!!! Ever heard of letting your skin breathe? Facewash? Acne?

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Dear Carrie Bradshaw- I just rewatched the Sex and the City movie with my mom last night (don’t judge me) and I have a bone to pick with you. Other than the fact that you all overacted your characters, you also gave girls across the country “false hope.” Remember when your sweet sweet assistant Louise (from St. Louis) reminded you to go grab your $450 Manolo’s from the apartment before they changed the locks? And you corrected her that they were $525? Um, well… girls around the globe probably saved up their funds in hopes of slipping on these shoes and finding their own Mr. Big… until they got to the store and the shoes were actually $945!!!

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