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Would You Wednesday: Are We Doing This, Ladies?

By Kirsten|March 4th, 2011|Celebrity Style, Why Did or Why Don't?|

Okay, so I pride myself on being pretty good at spotting trends–and folks, I think I’ve found one. Seems to me like the return of the belly shirt is happening once again.

Camilla Belle showed up to the premiere of From Prada To Nada with her belly bare in Jason Wu and I figured it was just a one off. However, not one, but two mega watt music divas have shown off their taught tummies this week in belly baring tops. Rihanna sported one in Sydney and Jennifer Lopez exposed herself in LA (homegirl looks fan-freaking-tastic for 41, no?).

So this is my question: Are we doing this? Will we go ahead and hop on this trend train? I’m cool with it. I like crop tops and I mean, my stomach is probably one of my favorite body parts, but just give me heads up so I lay off the Sour Patch Kids and up the crunches.

All aboard!

xx,

WhyDid

images via JustJared

Why Did You Wear That: Falling Flat

By Kirsten|March 2nd, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

A trend you can look forward to this spring is a wobbly one. We’ve seen wedges and espadrilles season after season, but this year our wedges are falling a little flat. Literally. Wedges have taken a bit of a different shape and I’m not sure I like it. Instead of making your feet look teeny like they usually do, these flat footed shoes makes you look more like you’re wearing snowshoes. They’re sort of like a pontoon boat, no? But alas, there may be no escaping these wonky wedges as Michael Kors, Phillip Lim 3.1, and Fendi have all docked their boats at the marina (sorry, too much?).

What are your feelings on these clodhoppers?

Ahoy!

xx,

WhyDid

photos via Style.com

Why Did You Wear That: Denim on Denim Crime

By Kirsten|February 23rd, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

Another trend that was once a fashion faux pas is double denim. While you are probably rolling your eyes and ready to click that cute little “x,” hear me out. Kate Bosworth can clearly do no wrong and here she is as a shining example of how denim on denim can look totally chic. Britney and JT, on the other hand, are exemplifying that it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

The trick when wearing “denim times two” is to make certain that the pieces are distinctly different shades. Also, the silhouettes should also be contrasting proportions. Don’t wear boyfriend jeans with a blousey shirt or vice versa (jeggings and a denim tube top). If you’re going to attempt this somewhat controversial trend, try a dark skinny pant with a loose chambray button down just like Kate.

don’t break my heart…

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Going the Distance

By Kirsten|February 16th, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

Luckily. I, myself have never really had to deal with a long distance relationship. However, I know quite a few people who have dabbled in frequent flyer flings. I require far too much time and attention to be a candidate for one. One thing I’ve learned from talking with friends who have decided to partake in pen pal passion, is that the math is simple. How ever long you’ve been dating… divide it by 3.6. Let me break it down for you… If you are lucky, you will get to see your beloved every weekend for two days. So two times fifty two (that’s 104)… Not a whole lot considering there are 365 days a year. So, basically, if you’ve been dating for a year, you’ve really only been dating for three months (tops).

Another thing that was brought up was the fact that a long distance relationship can sometimes deflect the real relationship flaws because you are only able to spend a short amount of time with someone and then return to your normal life. So, anything that may have been going wrong over the weekend is forgotten about in the lag time between your next flight. When you can only see someone for a short period of time, you are on your very best behavior. Day to day life and challenges are not really a part of your relationship. People can show you the parts of them that they want you to see and nothing else. While emailing, texting, and Skyping, you can “play a role” of who you want your mate to think you are. It is incredibly difficult to really know someone who is thousands of miles away. Often times, when the real life proposition of moving to the same city is breached, it is quite scary.

Though sometimes it is unavoidable, I think that long distance relationships are really just time fillers for people who don’t really want to commit. Unless there is a plan and time period for one (or both) party(ies) to relocate, it’s just like being in a holding pattern until you’re ready to land.

Now boarding rows 10-21.

xx,

WhyDid

*P.S. there are certain clauses to this. Like if you happened to be dating before one of you had to move and have every intention of reuniting shortly.

Would You Wednesday: Sock on This

By Kirsten|February 2nd, 2011|Why Did or Why Don't?|

For as long as I can remember, socks and sandals have not only been a fashion faux pas, they’ve been a fashion “oh heeeeell no.” Well, it seems things, they are a changin’… or it’s just another sign of the apocalypse. In any case, it seems that wearing socks with your sandals is becoming somewhat socially acceptable.

Shown above by Burberry, socks with sandals can actually look quite chic and the trend is popping up all over the place for spring. While I like it in the photo, I worry that like most things, this trend will not be translated properly by the masses and then we’ll be bombarded with a bunch of jackasses who got it all wrong. I guess this a good trend for the gals who can’t wait to wear their new spring sandals… or just need a pedicure.

So, socks and sandals: tres geek or tres chic?

You sock.

xx,

WhyDid

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