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Weekend Playlist: The Anti-Valentine

By Kirsten|February 4th, 2012|Weekend Playlist|

So, let’s say you’re not into the love fest that is Valentine’s Day. Nothing wrong with that (and you are not alone, my friend). Some of my most fun Valentine’s Days were not spent lamenting love, but cutting loose with friends instead. Whether that included cupcakes and sappy rom-com’s at home or dancing on tables at Cipriani, a playlist was needed. I found it much easier than expected to compile a list of songs that will have love as the furthest thing from your mind.

ex ex,

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Friday Frocks: Be Mine, Valentine.

By Kirsten|February 3rd, 2012|Friday Frocks, Why Did You Wear That?|

Shall we go ahead and acknowledge the upcoming calendar holiday (ahem, Valentine’s Day)? Knowing you pretty (and smart) ladies, you’ve probably already got a handful (or more) of handsome suitors just willing you to be their Valentines. As a matter of fact, they’re probably doodling your name as we speak. Whether or not you oblige one of these lucky gentlemen on their offer or opt to hit the town with your favorite gal pals instead, it’s never too early to start planning your outfit. Stick to traditional red, a splash of fuchsia, or spice things up with a playful pattern. These frocks are sure to get all kinds of hearts aflutter.

1. DKNY Cutout Stretch Ponte Dress, $295, 2. Lipsy Lace Panel Dress, $63.56, 3. Herve Leger Colorblock Lola Dress, $1,590, 4. Kimberly Taylor Diana Dress, $193, 5. Mc Q Alexander McQueen Racer Dress, $365, 6. Lucca Couture Cutout Ponte Dress, $29.99, 7. Diane von Furstenberg Tamika Colorblock Dress, $345, 8. Juicy Couture Printed Ruffle Neck Dress, $178, 9. Matthew Williamson Rainbow Satin and Crochet Appliqued Lace Dress, $2,675, 10. Parker Ruffle Side Dress, $198

Looking fine, Valentine.

xx,

WhyDid

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The List Volume LXIV

By Kirsten|February 3rd, 2012|The List|

Earlier this year, the fine folks of Lake Superior State University created a list of “banished” words (words that are overused and just need to stop being spoken… or spelled). In case you missed it, here was this year’s list from LSSU:

Amazing
Baby bump
Shared sacrifice
Occupy
Blowback
Man cave
The new normal
Pet parent
Win the future
Trickeration
Ginormous
Thank you in advance

While I think they did a fine job summarizing some of the most trite words in our vocabulary, here are ten more words that I think may need to be added to the list. The sheer utterance of these makes my blood boil.

Amazeballs
Sunday Funday
Obsessed
Rise and grind
Get excited
Just saying
Don’t mind if I do
Literally
Curated
That’s what I’m talking about

Are you guilty of any (or all) of these commonly used words? Are there any that you think should be added?
xx,
WhyDid

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WhyDid Wisdom: There Will Be Unicorns

By Kirsten|February 2nd, 2012|WhyDid Wisdom|

“The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” – Hamlet Act III, scene III

You’ve probably heard this quote before… or maybe even even (mis)quoted it yourself. But what does it really mean? When this phrase is uttered (incorrectly or not), it is meant to say that one is so adamantly opposed to the “charge”, that one’s objection may indicate the exact opposite.

Have you ever caught someone in the midst of a lie and when you question that person, the alibi is so airtight that it’s almost too perfect? There is such an elaborate excuse that you can tell it’s been pre-meditated? Right around that time is when your antennae should go up and your brow should furrow. Talk about a red flag. The party in question is basically giving him/herself away.

It’s like when my dog (Smitty) pees on something. He gets all worked up and it’s a dead giveaway. Guilty as charged… hence another popular phrase, “Guilty dog barks the loudest.”

May seem like a straightforward explanation, but protest can also take the form of boasting or bragging. As we all know (or at least should), boastfulness most times stems from deep insecurity. Those who paint the prettiest pictures are usually the ones with the most to hide.

When I scroll through my Facebook feed and see people leaving elaborate status updates about how great life is or how much they are “over it” or how in love they are with his/her boyfriend/girlfriend, I feel really embarrassed for those individuals. Partly because I’ve definitely been guilty of doing it before… so I can spot it from a mile away. Here’s the thing, people who are living really fabulous lives are out doing just that… living their fabulous lives. Not updating their Facebook pages. People who are deeply in love with someone don’t have to broadcast it. People who are over it… are over it.

So, next time you’re feeling bummed cause you see that everyone is out popping bottles alongside Jay-Z at the hottest club on the planet and there are models and unicorns- UNICORNS- there, just chuckle to yourself knowing that this is really code for sitting home alone watching Golden Girls with a quart of Haagen Dazs and there’s probably a cat involved… not that there’s anything wrong with that either.

The rest is silence.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Mad for Plaid

By Kirsten|February 1st, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

They say what goes around comes around and just like the 80’s, the 90’s are now making a comeback. Whether you’re a product of the 90’s or you just remember the decade fondly, you are probably relieved to be able to revel in a little bit of nostalgia not involving sweatbands and permed hair. A time when grunge music took center stage, so did many of the fashion trends that went along with it. Flannel shirts and shaggy hair were par for the course and while I do not condone actual “grunge,” I love the undone edgy look. I snatched this particular shirt from my mom’s house, so it very well may be from the 90’s, but it probably won’t be too hard to find one of your own.