Smart Is the New Pretty

Smart is the New Pretty: For the Dogs

By Kirsten|July 9th, 2014|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

We take special care to ensure that we don’t scorch our skin in the sun by slathering on SPF. We tote around jugs of water to prevent dehydration in the midst of inclement climates, but what about our ever loyal, very hairy best pals? They come along for the ride because isn’t that better than being stuck at home in the a/c? Maybe not if you aren’t just as steadfast in planning for your pooch as you are for yourself. Here are a few summer safety tips to keep your best friend frisky:

Ever sear your feet while making a trip between your beach towel and the beverage cart? Well, how do you think Fido feels being forced to stroll along beside you on the steaming pavement? Check out this chart that shows you just how hot that pavement is.
Heard of a foxtail? I hadn’t either, but apparently these plants are especially dangerous for dogs doing donuts in the yard. They have razor sharp needles that can get into dogs’ paws, noses, and ears causing serious pain. Steer clear.
Sure, Smitty looks pretty damn cute with a puppy cut, but should all dogs be shorn for the summer months? Not necessarily as their fur serves as insulation. Figure out what the best length for your pooch is.
Humans aren’t the only ones who need SPF and fortunately, they actually make the stuff for Sparky.
And just like we are susceptible to heat stroke during especially sweltering days, so are our dogs. Here’s what to look for and how to treat them.

dog at the beach

xx,

WhyDid

Smart Is the New Pretty: Pitch In

By Kirsten|June 13th, 2014|Smart Is the New Pretty|

Summer weekends are meant for bikinis, barbecues, and making new friends. Last weekend while we all chipped in to chop vegetables, pureé rotting mangoes, and grill up scallops (in our bikinis), I smiled to myself thinking how much fun I was having and how thankful I was to be surrounded by a group of lovely humans who were not only unafraid to get their hands dirty, but were also smart, funny, and interesting. (I was also thankful we actually made it safely out east after our non-teen driver texted away). Ugh. Who wants to be the pouty girl in the corner who doesn’t dare lift a finger so as to not chip her manicure? Not you. So, if you aren’t that awesome in the kitchen, volunteer to craft up a clever cocktail (have you heard of the “Phrostie”?) and be sure to have something worthwhile to talk about.

First and foremost, remember that while you’re having fun in the sun, all is not well with the world- starting with terror group ISIS. [NY Mag]
Okay, let’s lighten the mood. Lilo wants to laser off her signature freckles. Sounds reasonable. [The Superficial]
Maybe she’s gunning for the role of Wonder Woman. They’re doing a remake… [Elle]
If you’re looking for a job, you could always be a border babysitter. They’re hiring. [NY Post]
The real estate in Manhattan (and Brooklyn) is very expensive afterall. [NY Observer]
At least you can now afford a Larry Clark original photo though. [NY Mag]
He does it for the kids– much like this graffiti artist who got himself busted via Instagram. [NY Post]
In the Hamptons? You may very well run into Eric Cantor. [Page Six]
Well, good thing you didn’t bother booking that trip to Brazil because the bus drivers have revolted. [AP]
And perhaps, if you strike up a conversation with the cute guy across the table, he can take you out for the new “It” burger back in the city. [NY Post]
Maybe he’ll use OpenTable to secure your seating. They’re having the best week ever. [AP]
But I guess none of this will matter if we don’t survive the Friday the 13th solar flares. [NY Post]
Not even the best sunscreens on the market can protect you from that. [StyleList]

So, enjoy the weekend, but always be an asset- not a liability. Otherwise, this might be your last invitation to dinner.

xx,

WhyDid

Smart Is the New Pretty: Shut. It. Down.

By Kirsten|October 2nd, 2013|Smart Is the New Pretty|

On the second day of October, we also find ourselves on the second day of the government shutdown. I can’t take full credit, but I do hold myself slightly accountable as I haven’t been keeping up with keeping you up to date. Therefore, I’m reinstating “Smart Is the New Pretty” effective immediately. Heaven knows it doesn’t matter how great you look if you can’t keep up an intelligent conversation and it would appear that our country is all kinds of out of whack.

The National Zoo may have turned off their panda cam, but The San Diego Zoo didn’t. (Phew!) [CBS News]
Sadly, the government isn’t the only place shutting down. The New York City Opera has filed for bankruptcy. [NPR]
And the Jacksonville Airport was shut down after reports of suspicious packages. [NBC News]
Mark Jacobs shut down Paris Fashion Week with his collection for Louis Vuitton before confirming he will be leaving the fashion house to focus on his own brand. [NY Times]
Hedi Slimane would like to shut down your Saint Laurent parody T’s. [The Cut]
New York should probably go ahead and shut down the ‘pop up’ biker gang. [NY Post]
I’m about to shut down anyone who doesn’t love dogs and think they’re Earth angels. [Huffington Post]
Perhaps little girls would be able to shut down low self esteem if they had pups. Don’t worry- Bloomberg is here to help. [The Cut]
Banksy’s latest piece in New York gets shut down overnight. [Gawker]

Do me a favor and don’t shut down your brain just because our politicians have decided to shut it down.

xx,

WhyDid

Smart Is the New Pretty: If You Kan’t Beat ‘Em…

By Kirsten|June 18th, 2013|Smart Is the New Pretty|

We started the week off with Miss USA proving that smart truly is the new pretty. Miss Utah thinks we need to “create education better” and proved her own point with her answer to the question about equal pay (in case you missed it, watch the awkwardness ensue here). You know I make it a point not to post about Kim but…

OK, Kids. Baby Kimye has arrived and it has a name (allegedly)– and I KAN’T. [NY Mag]
Kan’t imagine giving up wine during pregnancy? Don’t worry- it’s a-oK to have a glass while knocked up. [NY Daily News]
If you like it, you should probably put a kap on it. [Gawker]
Kap’n Krunch is a fraud. Sorry, kids. [Gawker]
Real Housewives of New York kaught “acting” up. [Jezebel]
Krop tops for men? It’s happening. [Fashionista]
In kase of a hurricane, it’s best to be prepared, New York. [NY Mag]
‘Kause you never wanna miss a game… [Vogue]
Kalling all bachelorettes! Have you tried this new party trend? (Kan’t wait to get hitched!) [NY Post]
Oh yeah, and Serena Williams is a Ku— [Deadspin]

K, kalling it a night, kiddos. Kongrats, Kim & Kanye!

kk,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: Sharing is Caring

By Kirsten|April 15th, 2013|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I realize you consider yourself a bit of an “environmentalist” by not actually having a newspaper delivered, so I’ve gone ahead and collected some headlines to make you sound like that might actually be true rather than a cop out as to why you have no clue.

There was never a reason to watch golf until Adam Scott. [People]
But don’t think you’ll get his attention with crafty texts of fake status updates. [Glamour]
Behold: the collapse of gold. [Gawker]
Won’t matter to these Apple execs though. [Bloomberg]
Or Sean Parker’s $9M wedding decor plans. [Betabeat]
Also making it a good time for $500M renovation of Wrigley Field. [AP]
Justin Bieber is a bigger dimwit than once thought! [NY Post]
And he probably doesn’t know what a VHS tape is, but now you can make your YouTube videos look like one. [Mashable]
These animal mashups should totally exist in real life. [Mashable]
P.S. dinosaurs can swim! [Huffington Post]

So carry on with your Monday and thanks for recycling.

xx,

WhyDid

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