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The List Volume LXXVII

By Kirsten|June 22nd, 2012|The List|

Dating may be one of the hardest things that we, as women, have to deal with. Fighting frizz? No biggie. Running on cobblestones in five inch heels? Child’s play. Passing the bar? Nailed it. That’s why I’m here to give you some of my greatest life lessons in love. Sure, sure, we all know how great I am when it comes to relationships, but would you ever take advice from someone who hasn’t been through hell? You know, they say those who can’t do, teach. Well, I’m pretty sure that I fall under that category. So, my children, do as I say, not as I do.

Thou shall not divulge all your secrets upfront. (And don’t expect him to either). I’m not saying be a liar, but hold off on letting him know about your bowel movements or past heartbreaks. Let him fall for you before you scare him off. And be aware: he probably has some secrets of his own that will eventually come to light.
Thou shall agree to disagree. You aren’t always going to see eye to eye. Learn to pick and choose your battles before beating him to death.
Thou shall not be desperate. Tattoo this on your forehead: DBDG – Don’t Be Desperate, Girl. Men can smell desperation/vulnerability a mile away. FYI: It’s a pheromone for douchebags.
Thou shall not make initial contact. Give him the eye, the smile, or the hair toss to let him know you’re interested. Anything past that falls on his shoulders. Make him work for it- you’re worth it, afterall.
Thou shall not conform. Do NOT tailor your tastes to his. Next thing you know, you’ll be climbing trees in the Redwood Forest when you’d rather be sippin’ cocktails poolside at the Mondrian.
Thou shall not split the bill. In no situation is it ever acceptable for a man you are newly dating to expect you to go Dutch. If you do the mandatory “reach for your wallet” move and he accepts, he’s either 1). not into you, 2). a cheap mother f*cker, 3). tacky. You don’t not want any of those.
Thou shall not repeat past mistakes. Uh, this should be self-explanatory, but can speak from experience that it’s not. Fool me once, shame on you… fool me twice… It’s my own damn fault. Fool me more than twice, I need to go to rehab.
Thou shall not double text. Ever. Words to live by: No answer is your answer.
Thou shall not settle. I know it feels scary now that your Facebook feed reads more of a bridal blog or “Babybook” but that’s no reason for you to feel compelled to grab the next willing young man to be your mate. I can guarantee that being alone is a hell of a lot better than being with the wrong one.
Thou shall not be a hater. Being bitter won’t ever make it better. Be happy for others who are in love and your prince charming will too some day arrive on his white horse.

Happy dating!

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: You’re Doing It Wrong

By admin|June 21st, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

It’s very, very easy to get stuck in your very own beauty rut. We’ve learned to do things a certain way and tend to stick to what’s worked for us. However, you might have grown a bit too accustomed to your regular regimen. Here are five ways to shake things up and get more out of your beauty routine:

Get dirty. Here’s a secret: I only wash my hair twice a week. Gross? Meh. Let’s consider it water conservation. I have about two feet of hair and it’s a bit on the dry side. Not to mention, blowing out my naturally wavy locks, puts a lot of stress on my tresses. Dry shampoo and perfecting the art of a top knot, allow for extra time between washes. Give your hair a break and let your body’s own natural oil seep in and condition your hair.
Eyes first. We’ve been taught to paint on our pretty faces by starting with foundation and finishing with our eyes. Well, here’s the thing: when you finally do reach the grand finale smokey eye, you’re pretty likely to ruin the perfect palette you created in the first place with flecks of shadow and liner smudging your face. Why not try starting your eyes and then completing the look by smoothing off any mess with your foundation, bronzer, and blush?
Brush it off. Before even stepping foot into the shower, you should use a dry brush to exfoliate your skin. This will not only deflake any and all tired summer skin, but it also increases circulation which aids in the fight against cellulite. Two birds, one brush. (Try this one from Elemis).
Don’t brush it out. So, pretty much the only time I ever brush my hair is right before I wash it (which I’ve mentioned only happens twice a week). I brush to get all the tangles out pre-sudsing and then use a comb to release any new snags post conditioning. Marcia Brady was wrong: you absolutely can overdo it with the brushing.
Crank it up. When flat ironing your hair, it’s actually better to turn the heat all the way up and make one pass down your tresses than to use moderate heat and go over and over and over… your hair.

See what a little bit of backwards thinking can do?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Jumping at the Chance

By Kirsten|June 20th, 2012|Celebrity Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

Another one of my favorite “all in one” outfits is the jumpsuit; a very close cousin of the romper. While you may equate the jumpsuit to the disco queens of the 70’s or the Angela Bowers of the 80’s, the jumpsuit is actually being made quite current by the A-list of the red carpet. The jumpsuit started its reemergence last year, and I “jumped” right on that trend (couldn’t help it). This look can be both casual (see my favorite American Apparel version here) and incredibly glamorous (remember when Rose Byrne first wore one to the SAG Awards?). So, whether you choose to wear yours with flats for Sunday brunch or heels for Saturday night fever, this trend is sure to leave you looking anything but out of style.

1. Sparkle & Fade Open Back Jumper, $59, 2. Smith Tie Dye Jumper, $79, 3. Day Birger et Mikkelsen Ofelia Pleated Chiffon Jumpsuit, $250, 4. Kimchi Blue Crochet Jumper, $99, 5. Forever21 Elasticized Abstract Print Jumpsuit, $24.80, 6. Coincidence & Chance Gaucho Jumper, $49, 7. Sandro Preference Crepe Jumpsuit, $340, 8. ALICE by Temperley Lavender Jumpsuit, $450, 9. Free People Solid and Lace Jumpsuit, $328, 10.Edith A. Miller Maryam Jumpsuit, $330

Make ya wanna jump, jump!

xx,

WhyDid

Setting the Mood: Out East

By admin|June 18th, 2012|Setting the Mood|

sweater: Topin Hamptons Pullover, $64, necklace: Marina Fehr 18K Rose Gold Plated Hamptons Necklace, $295, sandals: Brian Atwood April Suede Espadrille, $355, shorts: J. Crew Printed Cotton Twill Shorts, $60, sunglasses: Carven Anastasie Flip Up Sunglasses, $360

Every summer New Yorkers flee the hustle and bustle of the big city to sit in hours of traffic only to arrive in the Hamptons where they can rub elbows with the same folks they did back in the Big Apple. And while it may seem silly to spend over four hours (if you’re lucky) of travel time to and from Manhattan’s version of weekend summer camp, there certainly is something to be said for fresh air, swimming pools, and pretty people. I do believe the Hamptons are why summer Fridays were even invented.

So, whether your scene is sweating and socializing under the big white tent at polo, sipping Andre Balazs rose and table dancing at Sunset Beach, or just kicking off your sandals and relaxing at The Surf Lodge, the look is (or should be) casual elegance. This is what makes it easy to spot the locals versus the visitors.

Now hop on the jitney or your seaplane, and see you out there.

xx,

WhyDid

Friday Frocks: Tee Time

By Kirsten|June 15th, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Fridays are meant to be casual… as are the weekends. And while we may strap ourselves into the tightest tops, shortest skirts, and highest heels for a night out, I, for one, can not wait to get home and get out of my constricting couture and slip into something much more comfortable. Enter the t-shirt dress. Remember those sleep shirts you wore as a kid? Might have been your dad’s or just an oversized tee with your favorite band (NKOTB). Now, you can take your favorite slouchy tee to the streets by sporting this casual yet chic style.