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Would You Wednesday: Thigh’s the Limit

By Kirsten|May 16th, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?|

First it was side boob, now it’s the extreme leg slit. Seems like ladies are looking for any place they can to show off a little bit of skin. The first to really give it a go was Angelina Jolie at the Oscars. Her leg caused such a stir that it got its own Twitter account. She was not to be outdone by the beautiful Anja Rubik at this year’s Met Gala. Her slit was dangerously high, though I doubt anyone’s complaining. So, are legs the new side boob which were, of course, the new cleavage?

Ecote Double Slit Skirt, $69, Helmut Kinetic Jersey Slit Front Skirt, $160, Rick Owens Lilies Drape Maxi Skirt, $580, Nightcap Clothing Thigh High Skirt, $143

So would you wear a slit way up there to your derriere?

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: I See Through You

By Kirsten|May 9th, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?|

This past Monday, the Super Bowl of fashion, the Met Gala happened in New York City. As any good fashionista knows, you better arrive dressed to impress or risk being on every news media outlet’s worst dressed list. And deck themselves out is precisely what this year’s A-list did. While there are always a few stand out trends (like Wintour in white and a smattering of sunshine-y yellow), the one trend that seemed to catch everyone’s eye… and breath… was the see through gowns showing off some skin and some seriously gorgeous gams.

To some, this excess of skin may be offensive, but I personally have no problem with it… so long as it’s done with taste rather than haste. I grew up in a kind of “naked house” (it was mostly me and mom… so there was no need for modesty). I’d wear a tissue if I could get away with it and as a matter of fact, I have a dress that I reference as the “tissue dress.” I get it though, one can take a little bit of chic cheekiness and turn it into just a lot of cheek. And while I’m not put off by the female body, some people just don’t appreciate some good side boob and are abhorred by the mere trace of a nipple.

So would you don one of these daring dresses?

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Sisterhood of the Traveling What?

By Kirsten|May 2nd, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?|

It seems like there are dating sites for just about anything these days. They have sites dedicated to everyone from Christians to Jews to those who are married. If you’ve got a specific interest, there’s a site for it. That is why it is no surprise at all that a new “dating site” called Miss Travel has popped up. Basically, this site is for “attractive” women to get hooked up with “generous” travelers in search of travel companions. Now, wealthy gentlemen looking for pretty young things is nothing new… hello, Millionaire Matchmaker?? And remember that whole “cash for class” college scheme? I’m just wondering where exactly we draw the line? There’s a very fine line between pay to play and possible prostitution.

I mean, I’m in need of a vacation pretty badly, but uh… I think I’ll keep saving my pennies til I can take myself. So what do you think? Would you try out Miss Travel?

Bon voyage!

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: It’s So Clear

By Kirsten|April 18th, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?|

When putting together the perfect head to toe look, shoes have often been one of my greatest frustrations. Don’t get me wrong, I love shoes, but why do I never have the right ones? Not owning the right footwear to put the finishing touches on an otherwise impeccable ensemble, can leave me writhing on my closet floor and contemplating whether I should even bother leaving the house today. I mean, who needs Wednesday anyway?

Even if you have all the “staple” shoes in your shoe rack, there are still times, when none of them will do. It’s almost as if you’d be better off going barefoot and trying to call it a “Cinderella.” What if there was such a thing as an invisible shoe? Something that would give you those extra five inches of Gisele? Something that no one would really notice. Oh, right… there are such shoes…

3.1 Phillip Lim Cody d’Orsay Heels, $625

No, but seriously… do you remember those? Prom, homecoming? Anyone? You’re all a bunch of liars. I owned not one, but two pairs of clear heels during my time in highschool. They accompanied me to several formal dances and assisted me in gracing the dancefloor with my sweet, sweet moves. I’m not exactly sure how shoes most often associated with strippers and working the pole became au courant, but it would appear that they are, yet again, making another attempt at popularity. Kinda like that head cheerleader who always stole your seat in precalculus. So, whattya say? Would you wear these abominations to footwear?

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Whose Side Are You On?

By Kirsten|April 4th, 2012|Why Did or Why Don't?|

The side boob isn’t really anything new, but in the past couple of years, it’s been making a pretty strong campaign to be the new sexy skin . Could it be? Side boob the new cleavage? Somehow the side boob is sexy without being slutty. It’s suggestive without being too saucy. Celebrities have been spotted all over town letting their mammaries sneak out the side to catch some fresh air. I’m talking about good girls like Ann Hathaway and Lauren Conrad. I mean, it’s not like I’m using Lindsay Lohan as my moral compass. Even magazines have taken notice of this sneaky sideways trend and April’s covers are smattered with side boob.

This past weekend, I slipped into a new dress that was not exactly brassiere friendly. So, I snapped that baby right off and wore the dress sans support. When I gave myself a gander in the mirror, I wondered, “Is there such a thing as too much side boob?” Well, what could I do but take a quick poll on Twitter?:

Question: is there such a thing as too much side boob?

— why did dot com (@WhyDid_dotcom) March 31, 2012

said side boob in question: twitter.com/WhyDid_dotcom/…

— why did dot com (@WhyDid_dotcom) March 31, 2012

Uh, Dad, if you’re reading… I absolutely wore a sweater over this. When I arrived at my destination, there were a few more young children than I had anticipated so I did keep my arms mostly glued to my sides so as to avoid any awkward nursing attempts. What did everyone else think of my free flowing friends? The general consensus was positive. Both males and females commented on my peek-a-boo sideshow. Granted, I did get a couple of not so friendly glances from a few women, but I guess that’s to be expected. It seems that the side boob is also less offensive than the over the top push up cleavage of days yore.

So, now I ask you, my lovely WhyDid readers: Is “side boob” the new cleavage? And is there such a thing as too much?

Now, pick a side.

xx,

WhyDid

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